Page Four FONTANA'S SEA EXPLORER SHIP FIVE crew members, left to right, Ken Clements, Jerry Burley and Harry Hart, listen intently as Lt. Donald D. Smith explains the capabili- ties of a Navy fighter at NAF_ The Sea Explorers toured the Station last week. teen·agers turn"d · out last Thursday at Officers the first summer dance of the season. An outside swim-dance party is to be . held July 12 at the club, according to Mrs. F. F_ Reck, Chair- man of the Youth Activities Committee_ Nearly 130 of the younger set were on hand for the most recent affair. REWARDED FOR hi. contribution to VX-5's op";' pC~ 9;3m since 1957, Billy G. Mathews, AOJ-Pl, receives a certificate of appreciation from Cdr_ Joseph E. Schwager. Mathews also received a fielder's glove from the softball team. -Photo by Petree, AN THE ROCKETEER SHDWBOAT JUNE 29 " MY GEISHA" (119 Min.) Shirley Mcclaine, Yves Monlond, Bob Cummings 7 p.rn.. (Comedy-Dromo in Color) Modern story of o movie-star-wife who is reiecled fOl' the lead in her direclor..nusband's new film. She disguises a s on authentic Geishc, gelS the role plus more than she bargained for. Don't miss this, it's superbI (Adults and Young Peoplel JUNE 30 -.M.ATINEE- " GUNfiGHTERS Of ABILEt.fE" (70 Min.1 Busler Crabbe I p.m. SHORT, "Donald's Diary" (7 Min.1 "Radar Men No. 12" (13 Min.) - 'EViENING- " THE DAY THE SKY EXPLODES" (80 Min.) Paul Hubschmid, Madelaine Fischer 7 p.m. No synopsis o...ailoble EHORT, " Pest of a Show" (7 Min.1 "Triple Crossed" (16 Min.1 SUN.-MON. JULY 1·2 " THE VIKINGS" (115 Min.) Kirk Douglcs, Tony Curtis 7 p.m. (Adyentur. in color) Clcssic oction·pocked tole of two Norsemen, eoch of opposite nco ture, who cre unaware they are brothers. Their dual love of a pretty coptiYe sloye, fights with on evil king, raids on the Eng· lish coost fill this with Viking lQ(e. (Adulls and Young Peoplel TUES..WED. JULY 3-4 " JESSIC..... (105 Min.) Angie Dickenson, Maurice Cheyalier 7 p.m. (Comedy.Drama in Color) A very prelly young American widow becomes a midwife in her husbands former 1Iolian village - much to the men's delight and the women's scorn. The wives revolt and hOlch a spicy plot 10 make her leoye. It's frankly soucy. SHORT: "Zoom at the Top" (Roadrunnerl (7 Min.) (Adults) THURS..fIU. JULY S-6 " TRA'PElf" (105 Min.) Surl Lancaster, Gino Lollabrlgida, Tony Curtis 7 p.m. (Circus Oromo in Color) Behind-scenes wilh a young aerialist who seeks instruction from on old moster, who used 10 do the Iriple somersault but is now crippled. Romantic problems and eorgerness wit hthe high-har odd up to a superb big show. (Adults) SHORT, "Ain't She Tweet" (7 Min.) Grasing and Dwight Fine a graphic demonstration of the fun and ease in learning folk dancing. You're invited to par· ticipate in free lessons cur- rently offered by the Desert Dancers. What's My Line? Two newcomers to NOTS from different parts of the country are this weeks What's My Line candidates. Richard S. Hughes, a recent graduate of La Sierra college at Riverside, is working at the Ex- plosives and Pyrotechnic division in the Explosives Res ear c h branch. In college he majored in physics and minored in mathe- matics. Born in Tacoma Park, Maryland, he moved to Califor- nia 14 years ago. He presently lives in China Lake at 206B Byrnes with his wife, Eve Lou and 14 month old son, John Rich- ard. Bar bar a Barton comes to NOTS from Wheeler, Texas and has been employed at the sta- tion for the past two weeks. She has a four week old son, Ronald Wayne. She is presently working at the Budget division of the Cen- tral staff as a clerk typist. Friday, June 29, 1962 SPORT SLANTS Intramural Softball Enters Second Half Softball With the Station intramural softball season at the half-way mark, the Ridgecrest Merchants team seem to be headed for an- other undefeated season. This fine club is managed by Denny Crager who also does the catch- ing. Other players are Bob Koch- man, Bert Andreason, Bob For- rester, Bill Underwood, Buddy Deffis, Bill Martin, Bob Craw- ford, Max Smith, Bob Short, Lyn Johnson, Chuck Fritchman, Bill McCulley and Jack Zavalinga. Wilson Signs Contract Another former Station base- ball player, Bill Wilson, who played short stop on last sea- son's team signed a bonus con- tract with the Boston Red Sox last week. Bill will play with the Red Sox team in the Instruction- al League in Arizona this winter and will. report to Seattle Red Sox farm club of the Pacific Coast League for the 1963 sea- son. Dave Martin, last season's catcher, is working out with the Los Angeles Rookie team at Dod- ger Stadium and will probably sign a professional contract next week. Softball Schedule July 2: NOTS vs NAF .... 7 p.m. Staff vs VX-5 ._...... 9 p.m. July 3: VX-5 vs NAF ...... 7 p.m. Merchants vs NOTS ............._ ..__ 9 p.m. July 5: Genge vs Salt- wells _ ...._ .............. 7 p.m. Staff vs Marines .. 9 p.m. NOTS All-Stars vs L.A. All-Stars, Beer Hut Diamond ...... 8 p.m. T-BALL AND AAA STANDINGS - JU!'IE 22 T-Ball Won Lost ORIOLES ....._ .........._ .._ .... 2 0 Senators ......._ ......._ ..._._.... 1 0 Buccaneers ._..........._ ........1 1 Lions ..._ ......._ ............._ .... 0 1 Terriers ......._ ............._ .... 0 1 Ducks ..........._ ............._ .... 0 1 AAA Won Lost REDS ..........._ ............._ .... 2 0 Hawks ........._ ........._ ..._ ..._ 2 0 Padres ...__...._ ............._.... 1 1 Angels ......._._.................. 1 1 Mounties ....._ .................. 0 2 Cubs ............._ ............._ .... 0 2 All Stars The NOTS All Stars defeated Kernville last Friday by a score of 20 to 10. Tony Scanlan was the winning pitcher. Scanlan pitched seven innings, giving up 6 runs on 5 hits, striking out 8. Swimming Classes At Station Pool A summer program in water safety will be conducted by the Red Cross in conjunction with the local elementary school dis- trict beginning July 9. The swimming classes are not restricted entirely to the younger set, however, as a senior life- saving class will also be offered for anyone over 16 years of age. The classes are scheduled to beg i n July 9 for the ele- mentary school and on July 10 for senior lifesavers and will be conducted in the station pool. The five week course will be held daily from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for the elementary classes and from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for the senior lifesavers. Carol Chatterton, ~ed Cross water safety chairman for China Lake, is in charge of the pro- gram. Last year 680 children par- tiCipated in the program. He was relieved in the 8th inn- ing by Jack Gann who pitched the last two innings. Gann gave up 4 runs on 2 hits. The All Stars clobbered Kernville with 15 hits, 3 of which were home runs, 1 by Frank Lueder from NAF and 2 by Al Williams from NOTS. The All Stars have improved considerably with the addition of new players, more are still needed however, so all military personnel interested in trying out for the team are urged to contact Lt. Pollard at 8493. Bowling The China Lake Bowling Asso- ciation held their annual meet- ing Thursday night and elected the following officials, President -Jim Peck; Vice Presidents - Del Prescott and Jim Poore; Ex- ecutive Directors - Cliff Max- well, Harold Moore, John Strom- men and Bert Kaucher; Secre- tary-Treasurer-Ev Yelland; and Assistant Secretary-Treasurer- Bob Owens. • NOTICE: The Gear Issue Room will be closed July 3rd and 4th. Local Girls Complete Aquatic School Christine Leininger, 201 Shangrila Circle and Mary de- Lancey, 701-B Nimitz, last week completed a lO-day course in water safety at the American Red Cross National Aquatic School, La k e Sequoia, Mira- monte, California. Christine and Mary were se- lected by the Kern Red Cross chapter to attend the school on scholarships provided by the Wo- men's association of the Com- missioned Officers mess and the Ridgecrest Rotary club. They'll use the specialized training in teaching swimming for the local summer school swimming pro- gram. Both are Burroughs' high graduates. Christine was named "Girl of the Year" by the Girls Athletic association. lI1ary was president of the Girls Athletic association. Both were swim· ming team members and helped in coaching. Meetings••• MAD HATTARS, a newly form- ed motorcycle club, will hold a meeting Monday evening, 7:30 p.m. at 604 Atkins street for the purpose of meeting new mem- bers. • ENGINEERING DEPT_ Recre- ation association will sponsor a spaghetti dinner and swim party at the NAF pool on Tuesday, July 3, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. More ·information may be obtained at 84941. • NAVY WIVES will hold their biweekly meeting Monday, July 2 at 7:30 p.m. in their pink hut on Halsey Ave. New station ar- rivals are particularly urged to attend. • CHIEFS CLUB will hold a Luau for members this Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Dress is Hawaiian style and entertainment will fea- ture a Hawaiian band fro"1 Los Angeles. The pigs will be put in the ground tbe night before and removed Saturday_noon. More information may be obtained from Chief Duncan at the club. • In Hough Takes NAF Helm • Capt. Hough INCOMING - Capt_ J_ W_ Hough, 1939 Annapolis gradu- ate and Naval Aviator for more than two decades, will as· sume command of the Naval Air Facility here tomorrow morning. The former Chief of Staff to the Commander, Na- val Forces, Philippine Islands, has led an active naval career. Captain J. W. Hough, formerly assigned as Chief of Staff to the Commander, Naval Forces, Phil- ippine Islands and a Naval Avia- tor who won his wings in early 1942, joins the Naval Ordnance Test Station command complex this week as Commanding Offi- cer, Naval Air Facility, Chi n a Lake. He is to relieve Captain T. A. "Tag" Grell tomorrow during formal change - of - command and retirement c ere m 0 n i e s scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m. in Hanger 3. A Nebraska City, Neb., native who was graduated from An- napolis with the class of 1939, Captain Hough earned his sea legs in pre-World War II days while assigned to the USS Ranger. He subsequently served in de- stroyers, USS Upshure, Eberle and Bristol and was enrolled in flight training at Pensacola in 1941. 'NAF Change Of Command Program 8:30-Concert by the Marine Corps Supply 0 e pot Band, Barstow, Califor- nia. 8:50-Naval Air Facility Pa- rade Formation. 9:00-Prayer by Chap Ia i n Wicker_ 9:0S-Reading of retirement orders for Commander F_A_Yourek by Captain T_ A. Grell_ 9:10-Certificate of Retire- ment for Captain T. A. Grell presented by Cap- tain Charles Blenman, Jr., or his representa- tive. 9:3S-Reading of 0 f fie i a I orders: Captain T_ A_ -Grell - Captain J_ W_ Hough_ 10:05-Prayer by C hap la i n Fenning. 10:IO-Air Salute, Pass in Re- view. ROCKETEER OFFICE HOUSING BLDG., TOP DECK PHONES 71354, 72082, 71655 Vol. XVII, No_ 24 Navil Ordnance Test Station, China Like, California Fri_, June 29, 1962 PasadenaMan 'Outstanding' ,NEWS In Southern California I ROUND-UP George Pollak, deputy for ad- ministration at NOTS, Pasadena, was awarded the Harry F_ Sco- ville Award for 1962 by the Los Angeles Chapter of the Ameri- can SOCiety for Public Adminis- tration, at a .meeting of the so- ciety last Wednesday. Pollak, 33, a 1952 graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles with a master's degree in public administration, has spent his entire working ca- reer in federal civil service. At o,!e time he served as a budget specialist at NOTS, China Lake. He went to NOTS, Pasadena in 1956 as a management analyst. In 1960 he received an award for outstanding performance and sup e rio r acomplishment based on tbe development of a new laboratory policy formula- tion regarding contractor and government laboratory relation- ships. In his current assignment Pol- lak is responsible to the officer in charge for maintaining an ef- fective public, community and management relations program at Pasadena. Additionally, he co- ordinates management pol icy and administration_ George Pollak Founded in 1939, the ASPA is a national society dedicated to the promotion of government ad- ministration as a science. Its membership includes adminis- trators from every level of gov- ernment in addition to educa- tors. SafetyCheckProcedures Apply To All Personnel Beginning with this issue the ROCKETEER will publish a weekly series of articles explain- ing the provisions of NOTS No- tice 5560 which concerns the changeover to new motor ve- hicle permits. This article contains a general explanation of the Notice to- gether with the major required administrative actions. Later ar· ticles will detail procedures to be followed by station person- nel in making the changeover. The notice will apply to all privately owned motor vehicles that are driven or parked with- in the boundaries of NOTS, Chi- na Lake. Procedure for changing to new permits at NOTS, Pasadena will be issued by the officer in charge there. The directive further requests that all departments and com- mands assist in the adoption of the new method. The depart- ments and military commands can assist this changeover by helping in the distribution of the appropriate forms to their personnel. These forms will ap- ply only to permanent permits for vehicles operated on station_ Work permits and parking per- mits will be obtained during the changeover period by making ap- plication directly to Vehicle Con- trol Office at the Main Gate. The forms will be ready for distribution by August 1. NOTS military and civilian car owners shall have the new permit af- fixed to their cars within 30 days after the distribution of the ap- (Continued on Page 3) • New Medal Due • Marine History Approved WASHINGTON - The list of actions for which the new Armed Forces Expeditionary medal will be awarded is nearing final com- pletion. . The State Department has ap- proved a list of actions submit- ted by the Joint Chief of Staff. Pentagon approval is now need- ed before awards can be made. lI1edals will go to those who served in engagements since July 1958 in which they encount- ered foreign armed opposition or imminent hostile action even tbough it did not materialize. ANNAPOLIS - "Soldiers of the Sea," Col Heinl's controver· sial history of the Marine Corps, has now been cleared for publi- cation by the Defense depart- ment. The book was twice refused clearance by the Defense depart- ment because of the interservice rivalry present in one of the chapters. Fireworks At China Lake Fourth of July fireworks will again come to China Lake. The Little League is sponsoring a fireworks display at Mirror Lake. The activities are scheduled to begin on Field No.1 at 6:15 p.m. with the raising of the flag by the Little League Color Guard. An exhibition between 12 year olds from "A League" will then take place. The blue team under manager Robin Fuller will con- sist of players from the White Sox, Pirates, and Yankees. The blue team managed by Lee Gil- bert will include players from the Dodgers, Giants and Red Sox. Following the game will be the crowning of Miss Little Lea- gue and the presentation of cer- tificates to Little League spon- sors. Because of the program, an "Open House" will be in effect from 5:00 p.m. until after the completion of the fireworks dis- play. Designated a Naval Aviator more than two decades ago, Cap- tain Hough's wartime duties in- cluded s e r vic e with Patrol Squadrons VP-74 and VP-204. · Assigned duties in the re- search and development fields during the closing days of World War II, Captain Hough was as- signed to the Bureau of Ord- nance and gained his first com- mand two years later over VP- 143. He returned to Bureau dut- ies following this command for assignments in anti-submarine warfare. Captain and ·Mrs. Hough and their two sons, Jack, Jr., 16, and David E., 11, will live tempor- arily in quarters at 3A Wasp Circle. He will occupy permanent quarters at 602 Lexington at a later date. Important Housing Change Notice On Page 3 Capt_ Grell RETIRING-Capt. T_A_ "Tag" Grell, skipper of Naval Air Facility here since 1959, ends 25-year Navy career tomorrow morning. The veteran Naval Aviator will make his home in Virginia. Capt. G r e II won Navy's Silver and Bronze stars for World War II air combat in Europe and Pacific. "Godspeed, Safe Voyage' Offered Captain Grell The close of one career and the beginning of a new one oc- curs tomorrow morning for Navy Captain T. A. "Tag" Grell, Com- manding Officer of Cbina Lake's Naval Air Facility since J u 1Y 1959. Like his successor, "Tag" Grell served his first tour of sea duty in the USS Ranger, follow- ing graduation from the U_ S. Naval Academy in 1938. And, though a tour of destroy- er duty was spliced in between his Ranger cruise and enroll- ment at Pensacola in flight train- ing, the retiring four-striper re- alled for a ROCKETEER re- porter recently, "There was nev- er any doubt in my mind about becoming an aviator. "Flying today is perhaps one of the most formidable chal- lenges a young man in the Navy faces. The complexities and re- finements of our modern planes leave little room for error. "But, the challenge in my early days was one of a differ- ent nature," he reminisced. The challenge presented in becom- ing a Naval aviator, twenty years ago, according to the Detroit, Mich., native, "was a very per· sonal one." . A man of medium height and powerfully built, "Tag" Grell earned his Navy wings at a time when America was teeterinl! on the brink of w.hat later burst into World War Jl. His training was predicated on mortal combat and victory, two elements that guided him suc- cessfully through engagements from the continent of Europe to the far-flung islands of the Pa- cific. He helped rack up one of the Navy's most impressive combat records while s e r v i n g with (Continued on Page 3) Like to Draw? Here's Your Chance Ever think that you'd like to become a cartoonist? Well, here's your chance. The Rocketeer is searching for an artist to serve as a part· time member of its staff. In coniunction with the Rocketeer's "New Look," due for debut July 6, it is planned to include one cartoon panel weekly_ Cartoonist candidates may be male or female, but in either case, possess that rare talent of seeing in his fellow man and surroundings the lighter side of life_Then, pro- jecting this humor into the form of a cartoon. Think you qualify? Give it a whirl by submitting samples of your work today to the -Rocketeer office, Building 35, topside_Better yet, stop by and meet some of the Rocketeer staff members_ .J~ For the most part, they're the lighter side of life. r----WHAT'S MY LlNE?----, How good tire you III guessing II person's occupation? As II con- tinlting feature with a two-fold purpose, the Rock.etett" will pub- /ish pictures of perscmnel employed here_ It'll be your job to guess their occupaticms_ Once you do, "nourse, you'll .Iso have had the chance to meet some of the people who m.tu ours the wmld:" finest command_ See page four for their idmtities_ - Steff Photo by John Wedgewood , OCR Text: Page Four FONTANA'S SEA EXPLORER SHIP FIVE crew members, left to right, Ken Clements, Jerry Burley and Harry Hart, listen intently as Lt. Donald D. Smith explains the capabili- ties of a Navy fighter at NAF_ The Sea Explorers toured the Station last week. teen·agers turn"d · out last Thursday at Officers the first summer dance of the season. An outside swim-dance party is to be . held July 12 at the club, according to Mrs. F. F_ Reck, Chair- man of the Youth Activities Committee_ Nearly 130 of the younger set were on hand for the most recent affair. REWARDED FOR hi. contribution to VX-5's op";' pC~ 9;3m since 1957, Billy G. Mathews, AOJ-Pl, receives a certificate of appreciation from Cdr_ Joseph E. Schwager. Mathews also received a fielder's glove from the softball team. -Photo by Petree, AN THE ROCKETEER SHDWBOAT JUNE 29 " MY GEISHA" (119 Min.) Shirley Mcclaine, Yves Monlond, Bob Cummings 7 p.rn.. (Comedy-Dromo in Color) Modern story of o movie-star-wife who is reiecled fOl' the lead in her direclor..nusband's new film. She disguises a s on authentic Geishc, gelS the role plus more than she bargained for. Don't miss this, it's superbI (Adults and Young Peoplel JUNE 30 -.M.ATINEE- " GUNfiGHTERS Of ABILEt.fE" (70 Min.1 Busler Crabbe I p.m. SHORT, "Donald's Diary" (7 Min.1 "Radar Men No. 12" (13 Min.) - 'EViENING- " THE DAY THE SKY EXPLODES" (80 Min.) Paul Hubschmid, Madelaine Fischer 7 p.m. No synopsis o...ailoble EHORT, " Pest of a Show" (7 Min.1 "Triple Crossed" (16 Min.1 SUN.-MON. JULY 1·2 " THE VIKINGS" (115 Min.) Kirk Douglcs, Tony Curtis 7 p.m. (Adyentur. in color) Clcssic oction·pocked tole of two Norsemen, eoch of opposite nco ture, who cre unaware they are brothers. Their dual love of a pretty coptiYe sloye, fights with on evil king, raids on the Eng· lish coost fill this with Viking lQ(e. (Adulls and Young Peoplel TUES..WED. JULY 3-4 " JESSIC..... (105 Min.) Angie Dickenson, Maurice Cheyalier 7 p.m. (Comedy.Drama in Color) A very prelly young American widow becomes a midwife in her husbands former 1Iolian village - much to the men's delight and the women's scorn. The wives revolt and hOlch a spicy plot 10 make her leoye. It's frankly soucy. SHORT: "Zoom at the Top" (Roadrunnerl (7 Min.) (Adults) THURS..fIU. JULY S-6 " TRA'PElf" (105 Min.) Surl Lancaster, Gino Lollabrlgida, Tony Curtis 7 p.m. (Circus Oromo in Color) Behind-scenes wilh a young aerialist who seeks instruction from on old moster, who used 10 do the Iriple somersault but is now crippled. Romantic problems and eorgerness wit hthe high-har odd up to a superb big show. (Adults) SHORT, "Ain't She Tweet" (7 Min.) Grasing and Dwight Fine a graphic demonstration of the fun and ease in learning folk dancing. You're invited to par· ticipate in free lessons cur- rently offered by the Desert Dancers. What's My Line? Two newcomers to NOTS from different parts of the country are this weeks What's My Line candidates. Richard S. Hughes, a recent graduate of La Sierra college at Riverside, is working at the Ex- plosives and Pyrotechnic division in the Explosives Res ear c h branch. In college he majored in physics and minored in mathe- matics. Born in Tacoma Park, Maryland, he moved to Califor- nia 14 years ago. He presently lives in China Lake at 206B Byrnes with his wife, Eve Lou and 14 month old son, John Rich- ard. Bar bar a Barton comes to NOTS from Wheeler, Texas and has been employed at the sta- tion for the past two weeks. She has a four week old son, Ronald Wayne. She is presently working at the Budget division of the Cen- tral staff as a clerk typist. Friday, June 29, 1962 SPORT SLANTS Intramural Softball Enters Second Half Softball With the Station intramural softball season at the half-way mark, the Ridgecrest Merchants team seem to be headed for an- other undefeated season. This fine club is managed by Denny Crager who also does the catch- ing. Other players are Bob Koch- man, Bert Andreason, Bob For- rester, Bill Underwood, Buddy Deffis, Bill Martin, Bob Craw- ford, Max Smith, Bob Short, Lyn Johnson, Chuck Fritchman, Bill McCulley and Jack Zavalinga. Wilson Signs Contract Another former Station base- ball player, Bill Wilson, who played short stop on last sea- son's team signed a bonus con- tract with the Boston Red Sox last week. Bill will play with the Red Sox team in the Instruction- al League in Arizona this winter and will. report to Seattle Red Sox farm club of the Pacific Coast League for the 1963 sea- son. Dave Martin, last season's catcher, is working out with the Los Angeles Rookie team at Dod- ger Stadium and will probably sign a professional contract next week. Softball Schedule July 2: NOTS vs NAF .... 7 p.m. Staff vs VX-5 ._...... 9 p.m. July 3: VX-5 vs NAF ...... 7 p.m. Merchants vs NOTS ............._ ..__ 9 p.m. July 5: Genge vs Salt- wells _ ...._ .............. 7 p.m. Staff vs Marines .. 9 p.m. NOTS All-Stars vs L.A. All-Stars, Beer Hut Diamond ...... 8 p.m. T-BALL AND AAA STANDINGS - JU!'IE 22 T-Ball Won Lost ORIOLES ....._ .........._ .._ .... 2 0 Senators ......._ ......._ ..._._.... 1 0 Buccaneers ._..........._ ........1 1 Lions ..._ ......._ ............._ .... 0 1 Terriers ......._ ............._ .... 0 1 Ducks ..........._ ............._ .... 0 1 AAA Won Lost REDS ..........._ ............._ .... 2 0 Hawks ........._ ........._ ..._ ..._ 2 0 Padres ...__...._ ............._.... 1 1 Angels ......._._.................. 1 1 Mounties ....._ .................. 0 2 Cubs ............._ ............._ .... 0 2 All Stars The NOTS All Stars defeated Kernville last Friday by a score of 20 to 10. Tony Scanlan was the winning pitcher. Scanlan pitched seven innings, giving up 6 runs on 5 hits, striking out 8. Swimming Classes At Station Pool A summer program in water safety will be conducted by the Red Cross in conjunction with the local elementary school dis- trict beginning July 9. The swimming classes are not restricted entirely to the younger set, however, as a senior life- saving class will also be offered for anyone over 16 years of age. The classes are scheduled to beg i n July 9 for the ele- mentary school and on July 10 for senior lifesavers and will be conducted in the station pool. The five week course will be held daily from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for the elementary classes and from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for the senior lifesavers. Carol Chatterton, ~ed Cross water safety chairman for China Lake, is in charge of the pro- gram. Last year 680 children par- tiCipated in the program. He was relieved in the 8th inn- ing by Jack Gann who pitched the last two innings. Gann gave up 4 runs on 2 hits. The All Stars clobbered Kernville with 15 hits, 3 of which were home runs, 1 by Frank Lueder from NAF and 2 by Al Williams from NOTS. The All Stars have improved considerably with the addition of new players, more are still needed however, so all military personnel interested in trying out for the team are urged to contact Lt. Pollard at 8493. Bowling The China Lake Bowling Asso- ciation held their annual meet- ing Thursday night and elected the following officials, President -Jim Peck; Vice Presidents - Del Prescott and Jim Poore; Ex- ecutive Directors - Cliff Max- well, Harold Moore, John Strom- men and Bert Kaucher; Secre- tary-Treasurer-Ev Yelland; and Assistant Secretary-Treasurer- Bob Owens. • NOTICE: The Gear Issue Room will be closed July 3rd and 4th. Local Girls Complete Aquatic School Christine Leininger, 201 Shangrila Circle and Mary de- Lancey, 701-B Nimitz, last week completed a lO-day course in water safety at the American Red Cross National Aquatic School, La k e Sequoia, Mira- monte, California. Christine and Mary were se- lected by the Kern Red Cross chapter to attend the school on scholarships provided by the Wo- men's association of the Com- missioned Officers mess and the Ridgecrest Rotary club. They'll use the specialized training in teaching swimming for the local summer school swimming pro- gram. Both are Burroughs' high graduates. Christine was named "Girl of the Year" by the Girls Athletic association. lI1ary was president of the Girls Athletic association. Both were swim· ming team members and helped in coaching. Meetings••• MAD HATTARS, a newly form- ed motorcycle club, will hold a meeting Monday evening, 7:30 p.m. at 604 Atkins street for the purpose of meeting new mem- bers. • ENGINEERING DEPT_ Recre- ation association will sponsor a spaghetti dinner and swim party at the NAF pool on Tuesday, July 3, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. More ·information may be obtained at 84941. • NAVY WIVES will hold their biweekly meeting Monday, July 2 at 7:30 p.m. in their pink hut on Halsey Ave. New station ar- rivals are particularly urged to attend. • CHIEFS CLUB will hold a Luau for members this Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Dress is Hawaiian style and entertainment will fea- ture a Hawaiian band fro"1 Los Angeles. The pigs will be put in the ground tbe night before and removed Saturday_noon. More information may be obtained from Chief Duncan at the club. • In Hough Takes NAF Helm • Capt. Hough INCOMING - Capt_ J_ W_ Hough, 1939 Annapolis gradu- ate and Naval Aviator for more than two decades, will as· sume command of the Naval Air Facility here tomorrow morning. The former Chief of Staff to the Commander, Na- val Forces, Philippine Islands, has led an active naval career. Captain J. W. Hough, formerly assigned as Chief of Staff to the Commander, Naval Forces, Phil- ippine Islands and a Naval Avia- tor who won his wings in early 1942, joins the Naval Ordnance Test Station command complex this week as Commanding Offi- cer, Naval Air Facility, Chi n a Lake. He is to relieve Captain T. A. "Tag" Grell tomorrow during formal change - of - command and retirement c ere m 0 n i e s scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m. in Hanger 3. A Nebraska City, Neb., native who was graduated from An- napolis with the class of 1939, Captain Hough earned his sea legs in pre-World War II days while assigned to the USS Ranger. He subsequently served in de- stroyers, USS Upshure, Eberle and Bristol and was enrolled in flight training at Pensacola in 1941. 'NAF Change Of Command Program 8:30-Concert by the Marine Corps Supply 0 e pot Band, Barstow, Califor- nia. 8:50-Naval Air Facility Pa- rade Formation. 9:00-Prayer by Chap Ia i n Wicker_ 9:0S-Reading of retirement orders for Commander F_A_Yourek by Captain T_ A. Grell_ 9:10-Certificate of Retire- ment for Captain T. A. Grell presented by Cap- tain Charles Blenman, Jr., or his representa- tive. 9:3S-Reading of 0 f fie i a I orders: Captain T_ A_ -Grell - Captain J_ W_ Hough_ 10:05-Prayer by C hap la i n Fenning. 10:IO-Air Salute, Pass in Re- view. ROCKETEER OFFICE HOUSING BLDG., TOP DECK PHONES 71354, 72082, 71655 Vol. XVII, No_ 24 Navil Ordnance Test Station, China Like, California Fri_, June 29, 1962 PasadenaMan 'Outstanding' ,NEWS In Southern California I ROUND-UP George Pollak, deputy for ad- ministration at NOTS, Pasadena, was awarded the Harry F_ Sco- ville Award for 1962 by the Los Angeles Chapter of the Ameri- can SOCiety for Public Adminis- tration, at a .meeting of the so- ciety last Wednesday. Pollak, 33, a 1952 graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles with a master's degree in public administration, has spent his entire working ca- reer in federal civil service. At o,!e time he served as a budget specialist at NOTS, China Lake. He went to NOTS, Pasadena in 1956 as a management analyst. In 1960 he received an award for outstanding performance and sup e rio r acomplishment based on tbe development of a new laboratory policy formula- tion regarding contractor and government laboratory relation- ships. In his current assignment Pol- lak is responsible to the officer in charge for maintaining an ef- fective public, community and management relations program at Pasadena. Additionally, he co- ordinates management pol icy and administration_ George Pollak Founded in 1939, the ASPA is a national society dedicated to the promotion of government ad- ministration as a science. Its membership includes adminis- trators from every level of gov- ernment in addition to educa- tors. SafetyCheckProcedures Apply To All Personnel Beginning with this issue the ROCKETEER will publish a weekly series of articles explain- ing the provisions of NOTS No- tice 5560 which concerns the changeover to new motor ve- hicle permits. This article contains a general explanation of the Notice to- gether with the major required administrative actions. Later ar· ticles will detail procedures to be followed by station person- nel in making the changeover. The notice will apply to all privately owned motor vehicles that are driven or parked with- in the boundaries of NOTS, Chi- na Lake. Procedure for changing to new permits at NOTS, Pasadena will be issued by the officer in charge there. The directive further requests that all departments and com- mands assist in the adoption of the new method. The depart- ments and military commands can assist this changeover by helping in the distribution of the appropriate forms to their personnel. These forms will ap- ply only to permanent permits for vehicles operated on station_ Work permits and parking per- mits will be obtained during the changeover period by making ap- plication directly to Vehicle Con- trol Office at the Main Gate. The forms will be ready for distribution by August 1. NOTS military and civilian car owners shall have the new permit af- fixed to their cars within 30 days after the distribution of the ap- (Continued on Page 3) • New Medal Due • Marine History Approved WASHINGTON - The list of actions for which the new Armed Forces Expeditionary medal will be awarded is nearing final com- pletion. . The State Department has ap- proved a list of actions submit- ted by the Joint Chief of Staff. Pentagon approval is now need- ed before awards can be made. lI1edals will go to those who served in engagements since July 1958 in which they encount- ered foreign armed opposition or imminent hostile action even tbough it did not materialize. ANNAPOLIS - "Soldiers of the Sea," Col Heinl's controver· sial history of the Marine Corps, has now been cleared for publi- cation by the Defense depart- ment. The book was twice refused clearance by the Defense depart- ment because of the interservice rivalry present in one of the chapters. Fireworks At China Lake Fourth of July fireworks will again come to China Lake. The Little League is sponsoring a fireworks display at Mirror Lake. The activities are scheduled to begin on Field No.1 at 6:15 p.m. with the raising of the flag by the Little League Color Guard. An exhibition between 12 year olds from "A League" will then take place. The blue team under manager Robin Fuller will con- sist of players from the White Sox, Pirates, and Yankees. The blue team managed by Lee Gil- bert will include players from the Dodgers, Giants and Red Sox. Following the game will be the crowning of Miss Little Lea- gue and the presentation of cer- tificates to Little League spon- sors. Because of the program, an "Open House" will be in effect from 5:00 p.m. until after the completion of the fireworks dis- play. Designated a Naval Aviator more than two decades ago, Cap- tain Hough's wartime duties in- cluded s e r vic e with Patrol Squadrons VP-74 and VP-204. · Assigned duties in the re- search and development fields during the closing days of World War II, Captain Hough was as- signed to the Bureau of Ord- nance and gained his first com- mand two years later over VP- 143. He returned to Bureau dut- ies following this command for assignments in anti-submarine warfare. Captain and ·Mrs. Hough and their two sons, Jack, Jr., 16, and David E., 11, will live tempor- arily in quarters at 3A Wasp Circle. He will occupy permanent quarters at 602 Lexington at a later date. Important Housing Change Notice On Page 3 Capt_ Grell RETIRING-Capt. T_A_ "Tag" Grell, skipper of Naval Air Facility here since 1959, ends 25-year Navy career tomorrow morning. The veteran Naval Aviator will make his home in Virginia. Capt. G r e II won Navy's Silver and Bronze stars for World War II air combat in Europe and Pacific. "Godspeed, Safe Voyage' Offered Captain Grell The close of one career and the beginning of a new one oc- curs tomorrow morning for Navy Captain T. A. "Tag" Grell, Com- manding Officer of Cbina Lake's Naval Air Facility since J u 1Y 1959. Like his successor, "Tag" Grell served his first tour of sea duty in the USS Ranger, follow- ing graduation from the U_ S. Naval Academy in 1938. And, though a tour of destroy- er duty was spliced in between his Ranger cruise and enroll- ment at Pensacola in flight train- ing, the retiring four-striper re- alled for a ROCKETEER re- porter recently, "There was nev- er any doubt in my mind about becoming an aviator. "Flying today is perhaps one of the most formidable chal- lenges a young man in the Navy faces. The complexities and re- finements of our modern planes leave little room for error. "But, the challenge in my early days was one of a differ- ent nature," he reminisced. The challenge presented in becom- ing a Naval aviator, twenty years ago, according to the Detroit, Mich., native, "was a very per· sonal one." . A man of medium height and powerfully built, "Tag" Grell earned his Navy wings at a time when America was teeterinl! on the brink of w.hat later burst into World War Jl. His training was predicated on mortal combat and victory, two elements that guided him suc- cessfully through engagements from the continent of Europe to the far-flung islands of the Pa- cific. He helped rack up one of the Navy's most impressive combat records while s e r v i n g with (Continued on Page 3) Like to Draw? Here's Your Chance Ever think that you'd like to become a cartoonist? Well, here's your chance. The Rocketeer is searching for an artist to serve as a part· time member of its staff. In coniunction with the Rocketeer's "New Look," due for debut July 6, it is planned to include one cartoon panel weekly_ Cartoonist candidates may be male or female, but in either case, possess that rare talent of seeing in his fellow man and surroundings the lighter side of life_Then, pro- jecting this humor into the form of a cartoon. Think you qualify? Give it a whirl by submitting samples of your work today to the -Rocketeer office, Building 35, topside_Better yet, stop by and meet some of the Rocketeer staff members_ .J~ For the most part, they're the lighter side of life. r----WHAT'S MY LlNE?----, How good tire you III guessing II person's occupation? As II con- tinlting feature with a two-fold purpose, the Rock.etett" will pub- /ish pictures of perscmnel employed here_ It'll be your job to guess their occupaticms_ Once you do, "nourse, you'll .Iso have had the chance to meet some of the people who m.tu ours the wmld:" finest command_ See page four for their idmtities_ - Steff Photo by John Wedgewood , China Lake Museum,Rocketeer Newspaper,Rocketeer 1960s,Rocketeer 1962,Rktr6.29.1962.pdf,Rktr6.29.1962.pdf Page 1, Rktr6.29.1962.pdf Page 1