Evening star., 1932-05-01
D. c.. Naval Reserve

Efforts are to be made by the local
branch Of the United States Naval
Reserve Oficers' Association to use
its influence toward combating some
Of the cuts in the naval appropriations
made by the House of Representatives
While the Reserve units are interested
primarily in the blow delivered to their
branch OF the naval service, neverthe-
less they are anxious that the regular
establishment be better provided for
than Is done in the House bill.
While no definite program has been
mapped out, 1t was said following a
meeting of the chapter last week that
plans would be made to contact some
Senators who have been friendly to the
Reserve and to the Navy as a whole
and urge them to try to put in the bill
funds which will prevent a breakdown
of the training. Hope was expressed by
speakers at the meeting. it was said,
that 1t would be possible to at least pro-
vide for the annual cruises this Sum-
mer. The Navy Department recently
issued an order canceling the training
voyages for the Reserves for the current
year. owing to the demand for Federal
economy.
While the Atlantic Training Squadron
now is on the West Coast, having been
sent there oStensibly to participate in
the war games being held by the United
States Fleet, 1t Is understood that the
training ships will be back on this
coast. and there is a hope that the
plans for the cruises might still be
carried out.
The officers and former officers at
the meeting stressed the point that they
would rather see the funds for the
cruises restored more than anything
else, as the personnel looks forward
each year with great interest to these
sea voyages. 1t was indicated also that
some Of the members would seek to
obtain the support of the local Amer
ican Legion posts in their efforts to get
funds sufficient to carry out the annual
cruising program.
During the meeting last Monday night
Comdr. j. A. Scofleld, a Reserve officer
on active duty at the Navy Department
and former commander of the local
Reserve Battalion, explained the cuts in
the Navy appropriation bill to the mem
bers Of the unit.
1t was also pointed out during the
meeting that the National Reserve As
sociation also is working through its
Legislative Committee to save the Re-
O~A W oSAA2C Vi IAlC were CuL
out in the House bill
Whether the cruisers are restored or
not. Lieut.. Harold E. Richardson. com
mander Of the local Reserve battalion.
said that there would be no let-down
during the Summer months in the drill
work at the Reserve Armory. As
matter OF fact, he said, the drilling
would be more intensive to make un
tor the loss OF the practical training
and experience received during the an
nual cruises.
There will be series Of competitions
conducted between the various divisions
OF the organization in naval activities,
!nere VIII be contests in signaling, in
1antry drill and target practice. How
ever, the shooting will be confined to
the ootter mounted on the drill gun in
the drill hall of the armory.
Hope that the local Reseryists would
get in some cruising work on a small
scale was renewed this week, when in
formation was received that the organi-
zation might obtain the small boat
which was originally allotted to it and
Wnlch was later recalled. 1t was learned
mat a work order" was received here
this week providing for remodeling
work on the vessel, which is at the
Charleston Navy Yard.
The boat Is a 40-footer. and Is to be
converted into a small cruising vessel
by having cabin built, and berths as
well as a galley installed. This would
provide facilities for six or eight men
70 taKe snort week end trips down the
obtain some valuable training In river
plotting and In seamanship, as we'll as
learn how to handle small power boats
shortly after the original order was
issued. 1t was Cancelled on account of
tne economy drive, as it was estimated
tnat 1t would require approximately
$500 to fit the boat out as planned
However. it Is believed that the order
was renewed In view of the fact that
the cruises had been Cancelled and the
Reservists would not receive any train
ing on the water this Summer at all
unless 1t was provided.
The Naval Reserve Athletic Assoc;a-
ton, composed Of the enlisted personnel
OF the local battalion, held a dance at
the armory last week.
Ensign Thomas J. Williamson. having
moved to Oklahoma City, Okla his
records have been transferred to the
headquarters, 9th Naval District.
Lieut.. Charles A. Rowe, Aviation VOL
unteer Reserve, having moved to Dallas
Tex, his records also have been trans
fered to the headquarters, Sth Naval |
District.
The records of Marion H. Baker. sea-
man, first class, have been transferred |
to the headquarters, Sd Naval District |
at New York City
William D. Becktal, boatswains mate
has been transferred to the 18th Naval |
District.
The local Reserve headquarters has
received the records of William @. |
Blaisdell, seaman, first class, from the |
receiving station at Hampton Roads, Va.
Charles B. Edmonds. machinist's
mate, first class, has been honorably |
discharged on account of expiration of
enlistment.
Gustav Maurer, chief photographer.
has been retired upon completion of 80 |
years service, 20 Of which were spent |
In the Regular establishment
Otto Rider, commissary steward, having
moved to Pasadena, Calf, his records |
will preside at the House Committee |
dinner meeting Wednesday, at o'cIock |