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VOLUME XVIII $4.00 per year (This $4 per year subscription NUMBER 1 THE NINTH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION also pays one year's dues.) Single copy, 35c. Columbus, Ohio - 286 Zimpfer St., Columbus, Ohio - Hickory 4·9709 ~ July-August, 1964 Reunion-World's Fair Spells a Double-Header MANHATTAN GETS 1965 REUNION-HOTELS And 'Twas a Great D,ay for the Irish ••• Hope to Get a"Want MAKE TREME,NDOUS RATE CONCESSIONS Ad" Column Started IN SPITE OF WORLD'S FAIR BUSINESS The Greater New York Chapter had planned to make a bid In The Octofoil Soon for the 1964 Reunion when the vote was taken in Springfield, Ill. The Newspaper Committee at in 1963, in order that the members and their families could "kill the Philadelphia Reunion recom­ mended and the body approved two birds with one stone"-attend the Reunion and also visit the -t the recommendatio~ that every World's Fair exhibitions while in New York City. However, effort be made to secure some kind when difficulty was encountered getting hotel rates the same as of advertising for The Octofoil the rates had been in previous years, the New York delegates • during coming months, hoping to withdrew their bid. help defray production costs with ft· revenue from the ads. Since the Springfield Reunion the New Yorkers have been Efforts have been made pre­ busy putting the heat on the Hotel Magnates-with the result viously to get display ads from national concerns. This has proven that an agreement was reached whereby members of the Ninth unsuccessful because of the lim­ Infantry Division Association and their families will enjoy mod- .. ited circulation. Advertising agen­ est rates at the fabulous Hotel Statler during the Reunion and cies would not take the account for a few days before or after the Reunion in order to visit the. because commissions would be small. World's Fair. Evidently the hotels, come to the conclusion that It was decided to make an ap­ they would still be depending on the city's tremendous conven­ peal to any member having items tion patronage long after the Fair has become history. AnYway, for sale that other members might the rates quoted to the Board before New York City was selected be interested in to write out a short ad, listing the. item for sale, as the 1965 Reunion City, were much less than the 1964 Reunion or some service available, an item hotel rates. And the Fair will still be going full-blast. that is available for a trade on O'KEEFFE ELECTED something else-just. any kind of ,mnal waad .afl-=.f1.::k:' ~~A1Httt~~=IJN)~~~;ia~~: ory A~.wken,N. J., and 50 cents a line for one insertion, or The following members were giv- prexy is Walter O'Keeffe, 1859 35 cents for two or more insertions, en citations for meritorious service Woodbine St., Ridgewood, Queens, allowing an average of six words to the Association during the Re- N. Y. Walter is a past president of to each line. union-banquet: The outgoing mem- the New York Chapter. He chalked -PAY 1·9·6·5 DUES N·O·W I- ber of the Board of Governors re- up an enviable record while Dresi­ ceiving citations were Francis Ma- dent of the Chapter. But unlike her, Alfons Cuprys, John Clouser many members who want to rest on GOLFERS PUT ON A and John Rizzo. Others for outstand- past laurels when they become past ing Chapter work, with the excep- officers, O'Keeffe put his shoulder to GOOD SHOW DURING tion of two non-chapter members: the wheel and worked harder as a Father Gerald Rowan, Paul Walton "has-been" than he did while hold­ THE 19TH REUNION for their contributions. From the ing office. He is active in other vet­ Two days after the last issue of Chapters: New York, Edward Egan; erans' service organizations fighting The Octofoil went into the mail a New England, Peter Cusack; Ohio, for better legislation in behalf of the letter was received from Jerry Paul S. Plunkett; Philadelphia-Dela- honorably discharged veterans, espe­ Northman giving details of the the ware Valley, Nick D'Agostino; TIli- cially the service-connected disabled. golf activities being arranged for the nois, Charles Koskie. '-PAY 1-9·6-5 DUES N-O·W I- 19th Reunion. After learning it was too late to get the desired publicity about the golfers schedule to the AL CUPRYS EXTENDS THANKS TO ALL members, Jerry and his assistant, John "Duco" Boden, just "dug in" WHO HELPED MAKE REUNION A BIG and really started to plug for the SUCCESS-FOND MEMORIES LINGER ON success of the golf project without . the needed publicity. And they made Al Cuprys was the very busy and efficient chairman of the 'I a success of the event that was held at Springfield Country Club, located 1964 Ninth Infantry Division Association Reunion Committee. on the fringe of Philadelphia. Those who attended are witnesses to the fact that AI and his Northman announced the winners various committeemen and the officers of the Philadelphia­ at the Reunion banquet and awards Delaware Valley Chapter did an outstanding job of conducting were made to the following: William O'Shea, from Patterson, this most successful and enjoyable Reunion. In a letter to The N. J., Hqtr. Co. 47th, had the low Octofoil a few days after the conclusion of the Reunion Al has gross score with a 77. asked that the following message be relayed to all the members: Cecil Overton, from Muskegon, TOM ORBAND HAD MRS. McAVY ENJOYED Mich., H Co., 47th, had the low net I will always say, "The Ninth Infantry Division Association with a 72. is a great and wonderful organization." TO WIRE HIS REGRETS VISIT TO THE REUNION APAR GETS LICKED And to the many who contributed so free of their talent Many former 39th Regt. men were The Octofoil is in receipt of a very The father and son trophy was disappointed when Secretary Quinn sweet letter from Mrs. Lillian Mc­ won by George Apar, B Co., 47th, and time to make the 1964 Reunion a great success, I want to announced he had the following tel­ Avoy, one of the Ninth Division's and his son, Bruce, of New York extend my sincere thanks and gratitude. It is impossible to egram from Tom Orband, Bingham­ fine Gold Star Mothers. Mrs. Mc­ City. Junior beat pop by three name them all, but just to mention a few who were most help­ ton, N. Y.: Avoy's address is 3 Georgia Ave., strokes. ful, I might point to each and every chairman and co-chairman "Dan tell the gang I am sorry I Villas, N. J. 08251. The letter speaks ODDS AND ENDS cannot make it this year. Wife is in for itself and is signed by Mrs. Mc­ Frank Ozart who flew to Phila­ of a committee, to the various Chapter Presidents, the Board hospital now for 3 weeks. Say hello Avoy and her daughter, Mrs. Ann delphia from Chicago, had his clubs of Governors, the Convention Floor Committees, Distinguished to the gang.-Tom Orband." J. Bucholski. The letter: lugged by John Clouser in his car Guests, especially the Gold Star Parents and The Octofoil Tom is a live-wire spark plug for Dear Mr. Plunkett: I am writing all the way from the Windy City. editors; the wives, children and friends along with the entire activities in New York State for the to express my sincere thanks to all Jim Driskell was somewhat dis­ enjoyment of his old outfit. the boys in the Ninth Division for appointed when he couldn't rent one rank and file membership pitched in and contributed their parts -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- the wonderful time they showed my of those electric golf carts to go in making a success of the Reunion. Without their efforts the New Y orhers Have daughter, Ann, and I, at the Reunion. around the course. What has become Reunion could not have been a success-again I want to con­ They are the nicest and kindest of that old Infantry walking spirit? vey my heartfelt gratitude. Big Plans For ~65 boys I have ever met and wish them -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- It's a cinch with Walter O'Keeffe good luck in this world.-Sincerely, HOPKINS HOPS OUT OF Thank God for the success of our efforts during and before in the "Driver's Seat" surprises at Lillian I. McAvoy & Ann Bucholski. this grand assembly of former Ninth Division men and their the 1965 Reunion will be plentiful. The Octofoil has assurances from HOSPITAL TO BANQUET loved ones. If those attended had an enjoyable time during the Philadelphia did a wonderful job­ Secretary Quinn and the Philadel­ Reunion, the Reunion Chairman, Philadelphia-Delaware Valley and already O'Keeffe and his New phia-Delaware Valley Chapter that Sgt. Elias O. Hopkins was a non­ York buddies are out to make the arrangements will be made for Mrs. com at Division Headquarters. He Officers and all the Committees feel that is ample reward for Philadelphia Reunion look like a mi­ McAvoy to attend Memorial Serv­ was a hospital patient when the Re­ any efforts that have been put forth. May God bless each and nor league exhibition. They may do ices in Worcester, Mass., on No­ union convened in Philadelphia. But everyone of you, individually and collectively, until Wf! meet it, but if they do, they'll certainly vember 8. the old sarge found his clothes and in New York City for our 1965 Get-Together. Thank you, again. have to burn a lot of midnight oil­ -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- made it to Philadelphia in time to working night and day with full A farmer doesn't have to go to attend the banquet. His home is 30 Sincerely submitted by steam ahead! work. He just wakes up and there Lewis St" Feasterville, Pa. ALFONS J. CUPRYS, Chairman, 1964 Reunion C01l1~ -PAY 1·9·6-5 DUES N-O-W!- it is. -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- Page 2 THE OCTOFOIL July-August, 1964 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~cKenzie Does a THE MEMORIAL FU,ND OF THE OCTOfO'l Job of Evaluating THE 9TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION forms 3579 should be sent to 286 Zimpfer St., Columbus, Ohio * Scholarship Information EDITORIAL AND EECUTIVE OFFICES - COLUMBUS, OHIO Octofoil Editor•••••••••.•••• PAUL S. PLUNKm, 286 Zimpfer St., Columbus, Ohio the 19th Reunion The Memorial Fund of the Ninth Infantry Division Association was *Assistant Editor••••••••••••••. "DICK" PESTEL, 1422 Dyer Road, Grove City, Ohio established by the members of the association to commemorate the memory By JOE McKENZIE, of their comrades who paid the supreme sacrifie in battle. As a part of this NATIONAL OFFICERS 90 Washington Avenue, *. WALTER O'KEEFFE President, 1859 Woodbine* St., Ridgewood, Queens, N. Y. * Waltham, Massachusetts fund the association established a scholarship program. Scholarships are VINCENT GUGLIELMI NO, 1st 'Yiee Pres., 114 Charles St., Floral Park, L.I., N.Y. Our Convention in Philadelphia awarded each year to relatives of men who served in The Ninth Infantry HERBERT OLSEN, 2nd 'Yiee-President, 389 Highland Avenue, Randolph, Mass. Division. SALVATORE P. TRAPANI, 3rd 'Yiee.President, 4733 Wyocanda Rd., Rockville, Md. leaves many pleasant memories with HARRISON DAYSH, Judge ..4d.,ocate, 4303 Carriage Court, Roek Creek Highlands, those who attended. The Convention ELIGIBILITY FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Kensington, Maryland Committee deserves much praise for DANIEL QUINN, Secretary, 412 Gregory Ave., Weehawken, New Jersey A person who wishes to apply for a scholarship must be related to a THOMAS BOYLE, Treasurer, 39 Hall Ave., Somerville, Mass. their efforts to make everyone man who has served with The Ninth Infantry Division. Children of former happy. members of the division will be given first consideration, but children of BOARD OF GOVERNORS For those who liked to dance there 1965- 1967- men killed in combat given first preference. Applicants who are not children Frank O.art, Chicago, Ill. William Hennemuth, 505 North Wille, was plenty of music. For those who of former members of the division will not be considered unless no child Richard Pestel, Grove City, Ohio Mt. Prospect, Ill. liked to walk-the sidewalks were of a former member qualifies. Walter O'Keeffe, Rid~wood, Queens, Ronald Murphy, 44 Strawberry Lane, wide and clear of rushing bargain New York Scituate, Mass. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Herbert Clegg, Fayetteville, N. C. Emil Langer, 30·07 89th St., Jackson hunters. Mother Nature provided t1}e Leonard DeBell, Warren, Michigan Hei,l:hts, N. Y. kind of weather most of us liked. The following procedures must be followed by those wishing to apply 1966 - Arthur MacDougall, 5051 Homestead Liquid and solid foods were in abun­ for the scholarships: Harry Orenstein, Bronx, New York St., Philadelphia, Pa. John Bonkowski, Detroit, Michigan Board Member Emeritus dance. So all that was missing was 1. Send a letter of application to the chairman of the scholarship Victor Butswinkus, Philadelphia, Pa. Maj. Gen. Louis A. Craig (Retired) more members of the Ninth. All bus­ committee stating the following: name. address, age, and sex of Frank S. Wade, Port Tobacco, Md. Honorary Chaplain Emeritus mess men want more and being good the applicant; name, address, and occupation of the applicant's Henry Shimkoski, Worcester, Mass. Father Ed Connors, Worcester, Mass. business men the committee was parents or guardians; the name and address of the secondary ready to welcome more. school the applicant is attending or has attended and gradu­ * Tk't9me1al publication of the Ninth*Infantry Division Associatio_flices lo-* cated at 2.'06 Zimpfer St., Columbus, Ohio. Single copy price is 35 cents pel' issue 01' IN FOR SURPRISES ated; the name and address of the college the applicant ex­ by mail $4.00 pel' year, payable in advance. This 84 subscription price automatically There seems to be a feeling among pects to attend; the vocational goal of the applicant; and the entitles any former Ninth Division man, who qualifies in accordance with the Asso­ ciation By-Laws, to one year's dues as a member of the Ninth Infantry Division Asso­ men that if they go they will not name of and degree of relationship to a former member of the ciation. Members should notify the National Secretary, Daniel Quinn, 412 Gregory meet anyone they know. How sur­ division. The unit and dates of service in the division of the Ave., Weehawken, N.J., of any change in address. prised they will be if only they go former member must be included. Published six times yearly, July.August, September-October, November-Decem­ ber, January-February, March·April, May.June, by and for the members of the Ninth for the first time. This applies to our 2. A transcript of the applicant's high school record must be in­ Infantry Division Association. News items, feature stories, photographs and art ma­ National Convention and to the Me­ cluded with the letter of application. The transcript must in­ terial from members will be appreciated. Every eftort will be made to return photo­ morial Mass. clude at least the first seven semesters of the applicant's record. graphs and art work in good condition. Please address all communications to Paul S. 13 FROM 26TH FIELD 3. The applicant must have a counselor or principal of the high Plunkett, Editor, The Octofoil, 286 Zimpfer St., Columbus, Ohio. An extract from the certificate of incorporation of the Ninth Infantry Division Thirteen men of 26th F.A. were in school he or she is attending write a letter of recommendation Association reads: "This Association is formed by the oflicers and men of the Ninth Philadelphia. If they did not know to the chairman of the scholarship conunittee. Infantry Division in order to perpetuate the memory of our fallen comrades, to pre­ one another in the army they surely 4. Effective with the 1965 scholarship award, the applicant must serve the esprit de corps of the division, to assist in promoting an everlasting world peace exclusively of means of educational activities and to serve as an information knew each other before they left take the PSAT given every October. The applicant must list the bureau to former members of the Ninth Infantry Division." Philadelphia. Bill Meadows, with his name and address of the chairman of the scholarship committee Copy must be received on 01' before the 10th of each month to guarantee publica. wife and two children, both under in the space on the application for the PSAT requiring three tion on tbe 20th. Photographs mast be received on 01' before the 5th day of publica­ tion month. six, had a good. All were at the Fri­ names of institutions or individuals to be sent the results of Entered as second class matter at the Columbus, Ohio, Post Oflice. Authorized day night dance. The children had as the test. as of October 29, 1958. good a time as their mother and fa­ 5. THE APPLICATION MlJST BE SENT TO THE CHAIRMAN VOLUME XVIII JULY-AUGUST, 1964 NUMBER 1 ther. Bill is anA Btry. man from OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITI'EE BY MARCH 15. Appli­ I9~Hm!i1!!il!1i1!!il!ffi!!rn!i1!!iI.!1iI§l.!!iUii1.!1ru!ilJ!!imi1mi1!1iU!i1!!ilriill1il!ffi!!il!!i1!!iI.!1iI!!i1!!il!!iU!ru!ilJr!i1!ii1Hi1!1iI!!i1!!il!1illiil!!iIDIDDetroit. Jim Salvatorelli, also from cations received after March 15 will not be considered. F.'&!!I A Btry., and from Camden, N. J., 6. All applicants must accept the decision of the Scholarship Com­ was at the Sheraton. Dan Mezeika mittee as final. and Dennis Martin represented B 7. Information to determine financial need will be requested by NINTH INFANTRY DMSION ASS'Na Btry. Mrs. Mazeika had a good time the Scholarship Committee after the applications have been con­ meeting many wives whom she did sidered. Only the top ten contenders will be asked to submit 1VIEMBERSHIP APPLICATION not meet in Worcester. C Btry. was information on financial need. represented by John Boden, who 8. All applications must be sent to: John J. Clouser, Scholarship Dan Quinn, NatL Secretary, 9th Infantry Division Assn., was on the Convention Committee; Chainnan. Ninth Infantry Division Association, 200 North Elm 412 Gregory Ave., Weehawken, N.J. Tom Boyle and Marcus Sciarappa. Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois. The medical detachment was repre­ Enclosed please find 1965 dues for: sented by Isadore Blitzstein, who was accompanied by his wife and three APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHP daughters. The four McKenzies car­ Name Serial No. _ ried the banner for Service Battery. in the Chesley Mischler and Donald Relar LADIES' AUXILIARY Street Address ------of Hdqtrs. and the Keystone State, .;, were in Philadelphia. John Clouser, of the ~;~. 1~" from IlliDow. an;. Richard Wilso:r:t, .City' --- '" 4 =- ZOne State,,-1",_ from New Jersey, also represented NINTH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION Hdqtrs. Btry. Mesdames- Sciarappa, Boden, Mischler and Wilson were Mrs. Tippie Plunkett, Secretary-Treasurer I was a member of: present with their husbands. Ninth Infantry Division Association Ladies' Auxiliary ENGINEERS REPRESENTED 286 Zimpfer Street, Columbus, Ohio Battery ; Company ; Regiment 9th Div. I am sure that Arthur Schmidt of the 15th Engineers could count more I would like to become a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the than 13 men from the 15th who were attending the Philadelphia Reunion. to the Ninth Infantry Division Association. Enclosed is check or I wish to sign up for the following: Many other units were well repre­ money order for $1.50 for 1965 dues. Please mail my member­ sented. Anyone attending would not ship card to- Regular Member, per year ------$ 4.00 0 be alone in any of the big cities. Make plans now to be in New Donation Memorial Scholarship Fund ------0 York City next summer. Name Three-Year Member $11.00 0 MEMORIAL MASS Father Edward Connors has an­ Street LIFE MEMBERSIDP $50.00 nounced that he will celebrate his 0 twentieth Memorial Mass on Sun­ day, November 8th. If you are in City State . Octofoil Automobile License Disc $ •50 0 Worcester you will witness an event Decals 25c; (5) five for $ that will linger in your mind for 1.00 0 many a year.-Sincerely, Joe. While attached to the Ninth Infantry Division my . "Eight Stars to Victory" $ 2.00 0 -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!-- (state relationship, whether the Ninth Division man was a hus­ (Pictorial History of 9th Division in action.) Young Stidman band, father, brother, son, etc.) Ladies' Auxiliary Member $ 1.50 0 Attends Banquet was with __ . Combat Route Map $ .50 0 Members of the Association were (give company, regiment, battery, attached unit, etc.) mighty proud of the fine young man 60th Infantry History $ .500 who approached the speaker's plat­ Make checks or money orders payable to Ninth Infantry Division form at the banquet and thanked Association. Mail to Secretary-Treasurer Tippie Plunkett, 286 Coat Lapel Octofoil Pin $ 1.25 0 them for making him the first re­ Zimpfer St., Columbus, Ohio. A 1965 card, countersigned by cipient of the Lou Becker Scholar­ .:. .:- .:. ship Award. The young man was Al­ the President and Secretary-Treasurer, will be sent as soon as Please give credit to the following Chapter: bert Stidman, 90 Ovington Ave., Ed­ the printer delivers them to headquarters. ison, N. J. He was accompanied by By order of the President: Philly-Delaware Valley 0 Greater New York 0 his proud mother and stepfather. AI's father was killed in action while MRS. BETTY MacDOUGALL, President Illinois 0 Washington, D.C. 0 serving with the Ninth Division. John Clouser, Scholarship Com­ New England 0 Michigan 0 mittee Chairman, had previously re­ ported that young Stidman was get­ Col. Frank L. Gunn TAYLOR SENDS HIS Ohio 0 Fayetteville-Fort Bragg, N.C. 0 ting excellent grade ratings in his Goes On ~~lJpstairs~~ GREETINGS TO ALL school work. Quoting from a letter Al recently Under date of June 2, 1964, Col. Wilton Taylor, a loy~ Octof?il sent to Secretary Quinn, it reads: Frank L. Gunn, GS, Chief, Strategic supporter from Lost HIlls, Calif., ED RAUKTIS WAS A VICTOR LADS WERE ON "Academically I have maintained Studies writes John Sabato in part Star Route, Stop 6, sends best re- a "B" average for each year in col­ as follo'ws' gards to all former Ninth men and AN OVERSEAS TOUR "I .I uld . tt d especially former Co. M, 47th men, BIT DISAPPOINTED' lege and I am a fraction of a point enJ~y The Octofoil is in receipt of an ex­ away from being able to graduate . am sure wo a en - including Dom Miele, New York and Edward S. Rauktis, 727 Church St., cellent picture of two of Walter Vic­ m~ the ~9t? Annual ReunIOn of the Harry Stuart of Washington, D. C. Eaton, Pa., a former Co. D, 60th man, cum laude. I hope to be able to make N~nth Dlvls;on ~ut unfortunately I Taylor is a bit riled up about the tor's sons made in Europe where it next year, and am in the top 10 had never attended a Reunion until they have been on an extended tour wl1l not be ~n thIS part of the ~oun- effort of some Congressmen and he visited Philadelphia. He roamed per cent class. In May I was elected with the Atlanta Boys' Choir. President of the Business Society for try at the tlffie of the conventIOn. Senators to suppress the purchase of and roamed around hoping to catch "Recently I was nominated for firearms to the extent of making it sight of an old buddy. He was very Full details about the enthusiasm the coming year and also Treasurer with which these talented youngsters of the Legal Society; I am also news promotion to Brigadier General. I prohibitive for outdoors sportsmen much disappointed at having no luck. will report for duty at Fort Ord, to pursue their hobbies and clean, On the registration list he saw "a were received by the groups they director for our radio station WMSM, sang before in Europe during this heading a news staff of 45." Calif., on 1 August and the promo- outdoors life. He appeals to all Gun Plunkett, Co. B." He mistook the B tion is to take place that day, thus Clubs National Rifle Association for a D and thought he'd hit pay summer, will be given in detail in -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!-- the next issue of The Octofoil. A gossip is one who talks to you I will be enroute to my new station members and Hunter Safety Schools dirt and there was an old buddy in about others. A bore is one who talks during the time of the Association to be alert about the proposals being D Co. by that name. He made a bee­ -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!­ HURRAH! to you about himself. A brilliant meeting. Please give my regards to made that would in all probability line to B Co. Plunkett's room to dis­ conversationalist is one who talks to the members of the Association and make it next to impossible for many cover this wasn't the Soldier P. he It is said that the expression, you about yourself. particularly to the AAA-O men." to engage in hunting wild game even knew overseas. Disappointed Edward "Hurrah for our side," originated -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1- -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N·O-W 1- near their own homes. went back to Easton. It is hoped during Lady Godiva's famous side­ Although man has learned through It isn't what a girl knows that -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1- that some old buddy of Ed Rauktis saddle ride down the streets of old evolution to walk in an upright posi­ should bother a man. It's how she A woman is the only being who from Co. D, 60th, will see this story Coventry. tion, his eyes still,swing from limb learned it. can skin a wolf and get a mink. ;;.aria write him a letter now-today. -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!-- to limb. -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1- -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W I- July-August, 1964 THE OCIO.011 Page 3 GEN. VAN H. BOND CAPTIVATED PHOTO ENGRAVERS DID LT. GEN. WESTMORELAND'S TAPE THE REUNION BANQUET CROWD NOT COME THROUGH RECORDING RECEIVED TOO LATE Maj. Gen. Van H. Bond's inspiring talk at the 19th Annual The Octofoil is disappointed that Reunion Banquet was_ a fitting climax to a most successful meet­ this issue goes to press without five FOR USE DURING THE REUNION ing of former Ninth Division men at the Sheraton Hotel in Phila­ pictures being printed that were President John Clouser made an ciated with him on several occasions. originally planned to be ptinted. effort to arrange for Lt. Gen. Wil­ It is my sincere hope that our prior delphia, Pa. on Thursday-Friday-Saturday, July 23-24-25. The pictures were sent to a photo When Outgoing President John Clouser suggested to the liam Westmoreland to talk over a relationship will be useful in the big engraving plant some distance from trans-oceanic telephone to members job to be done here in Vietnam. attentive listeners that the General's address should be published Columbus because their competitive of the Association during the 19th IT'S COMPLICATED verbatim in The octofoil, the suggestion brought enthusiastic prices enabled the saving of consid­ Reunion banquet. That plan was dis­ The situation in Vietnam is com­ approval. The following text of the General's address needs no erable money. Five of the pictures carded when he was advised that plicated. It is one of the most com­ were not processed in time to reach telephone service from the Saigon plex situations that has ever been comment. It's contents cannot be improved upon. It is a literary the press on D-day that the sched­ area, where Gen. Westmoreland is showe~ faced by men in uniform. It is our gem, delivered in a masterful manner. that evidence of ule called for the presses to roll. commanding American troops, was national policy to stay here as long coming straight from the heart of thIS former NInth Infantry All five will be used in the next very unsatisfactory. Arrangements as it is necessary, and to win. Our issue. were then made for the general to objective is to help the Vietnamese Division soldier: Two of the pictures represented THE ADDRESS ... myoid Comrades in arms. I could tape record his message for the people to pacify their country, to sta­ the distaff side of the Association­ members. This tape was looked for bilize their society, to develop a pli­ It is a pleasure to be with the continue by telling you some more which were likenesses of the Presi­ Philadelphia-Delaware Valley Chap­ about the Division during the war, up until the last minute, but did not able economy and to create a na­ dent and Secretary-Treasurer of the arrive. Co-Chairman John Sabato tional posture for the long run. Then ter of the Ninth Infantry Division but I'm sure you have heard most newly formed Ladies' Auxiliary. Association on the occasion of the all the stories many times. received the tape on Tuesday follow­ we go home. Another was an outstanding pic­ ing the Saturday night banquet and This war is being fought primarily 19th Annual Reunion, and to have Members of such organizations as ture Walter Victor made of Father the opportunity to talk with many forwarded it immediately to Past at the hamlet, village and district this Association, the Veterans of For­ Ed Connors in action at the Shera­ President Clouser, who had the gen­ friends and renew old acquaintances. eign Wars, the American Legion and level. It is not a war with a fixed ton Hotel in Philadelphia shortly eral's speech typec out for use in front line. The front line is every­ The last Ninth Division Reunion I similar organizations, have shown after his arrival. Another was a The Octofoil. To have heard the fol­ the world that former servicemen where and anywhere at the same attended was in Washington, D.C., group scene sent in by Francis Ma­ lowing words in General Westmore­ time. There is no rear area. The and Mr. Tom Henry was the speaker. do not shed their patriotism with her, made at the 9th Division Me­ land's voice would have been a thrill their uniform. These organizations, battle is that of gaining and holding During World War II, Tom was a morial Shrine in Worcester. The members attending the Reunion the loyalty of the people. In other war correspondent and a friend of individually and collectively, give fifth picture showed Victor But­ would have never forgotten. vigorous support to the task of keep­ words, the government of South the Division. Prior to his departure, swinkus, Philadelphia; the Octofoil GEN. WESTMORELAND'S SPEECH Vietnam must win the hearts and after the war, he visited my com­ ing America strong. This type of editor and HOINA KELET, an em­ President John Clouser, Governor united action, buttressed with the minds of the people of this country. mand post in Bavaria. He told me ploye of the Sheraton Hotel in Phil­ Otto Kerner, General Van Bond and We Americans must show them that of his visit to a small village on the continuing support of conscientious adelphia, who was one of General associates of the Ninth Infantry Di­ citizens across the nation, represents freedom does not come with the Red Rhine River where he had served as Rommel's Afrika Korps soldiers vision Association, Ladies and Gen­ Star. At the present time I believe a sergeant after World War 1. Short­ the patriotic power so necessary in before the Ninth Infantry Division tlemen: our current effort to achieve world the. whole operation is moving slow­ ly after his arrival in the village, put the famous Korps out of busi­ It is a pleasure to be able to speak ly m our favor. We must assist our word got around that Sergeant Tom peace. ness. Kelet is now an American to you this evening from Saigon by Patriotic power is that strength in­ Vietnamese friends in getting the Henry of the American Occupation citizen. means of this tape recording. I would ball surely rolling in their direction. Force of World War I had returned. spired by love and loyalty for our -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!_ like to be with you but my duties great nation and its traditions. We are beginning to see evidence He was soon surrounded by many FRANK WADE IS here scarcely permit this at this time. th.at such is the case, but progress middle - aged Haus Fraus asking PATRIOTISM BUILT IN Although many miles are between WIll not be spectacular. It will not questions about various members of Patriotic power was built into the IN TOUCH WITH us, I cherish the many close friend­ be rapid, but it must be a slow, his old outfit. One Haus Frau show­ American way of life. From the ear­ ships I made during my five years in steady process. ed him a picture of a handsome liest Colonial days, the settler found MANY OLD PALS .the famous Ninth Infantry Division. HISTORY BEING MADE American lieutenant, with these an intangible something about this It is worth the price of a Reunion As I look back to those event~ ?f This is the place where history is words written on the back of the land of virgin forests, fertile soil, and t"ip just to have the privilege of twenty years a.go, they are as VIVId being made. This is the place where picture: "I hope you will forgive and vast opportunity that inspired pride talking for a few minutes with Frank to me now as I~ they happened yes­ the reputation of the United States forge!." Tom did not say any more, and love. United to the crisis of op­ Wade, Port Tobacco, Md. about his terday. Names l~ke Thala, Kaserene, is on the line. It is going to take so I asked him, "Is that all there is pression, that spirit burst into the many and varied experiences since El Guettar, TrOl:t;la, Ut~h Beach and intelligent action by the American it to the story?" Tom said, "'No, I patriotic power that won our inde­ the preceding Reunion. Remagen, are alIve .wIth the names service men here, you members of asked her if she had forgiven and pendence. It was burned into our Frank is back on the Board of of the men o~ th.e NI:t;lth who fought the Ninth Division Association, and forgotten. She replied, 'Yes, I for­ national soul with the flames of Bos­ Governors after a short rest. He has and gave theIr lIves'm the cause of many others like you to support this gave, but I'll never forget'." ton and New York; with every bitter served as President on two different freedom. Years have pq.sse.d and now effort to aid our Vietnamese allies to HE'LL ALWAY REMEMBER defeat and heartening victory of the occasions. When he assumed the du- I find. :n:~self entrusted ."':'Ith the re­ rid themselves of the insidious Com­ I think part of this story would Revolutionary War. It has been pres­ ties of president the last time the spons.IbilIty for. our mIlrt:ary ~ffort munist insurgency. Although the apply to all of us who served with ent since then in the courage and Association was experiencing hectic here m South VIetnam. It IS a differ­ battle is now in South Vietnam, ac­ the Ninth Division. I know I shall determination shown by Americans times. Wade sit down and figured out ~nt war here than the on~ we fought tually Southeast Asia is at stake. never forget my service with the of every generation as they built this a budget and begin to apply some of m ~urope, but the cause IS the same With world conditions as they are Ninth Division, "The Old Reliable." nation of democracy and freedom. his hard headed business methods- -lIberty and freedom . today, what happens in this far­ Nor shall I forget the men who MEANINGFUL TODAY resulting -in the Association operat- BRINGING BACK MEMORIES away place directly affects the se­ served in this famous Division dur­ This power is more meaningful ing in the black for the first time in Recently. Ambassador M a x well curity and peace of the entire free ing World War n. Who could ever than ever in today's str\lggle against many moons and iU~ it.ontin.ued to Taylor arrlved to replace Mr. He?I'Y world~The Vietnamese,. with o.,y,r forget oW'· 'Conirades- who fought ConunUftism.Itis no -secnllt: that the fdllow tha\. pattem-'and: operate' in Cabot L?d~e as h~a~~f ?ur Umted help, dd with the help of our~' alongside of us, and those brave men ultimate intention of the Commu­ the black ever since. States mISSIon here I~ SaI~(:m. I ~t tralian, Ne'«r Zealand and other al­ who died for us? Who could ever nist conspiracy is to enslave the free Wade is mixed up in so many met General Ta~lor m SIcIly w~Ile lies, are going to win. But to win forget such heroes as Staff Sergeant world. A skillful assault has been projects down in St. Charles County, I ",:,as comman?mg the 34th FIeld we must need the wholehearted sup­ Briles, a platoon leader from the launched by the Sino-Soviets in Maryland, it's hard to keep up with ArtIllery Batta~lOn. I am s~re. that port of you and every other Ameri­ 899th Tank Destroyer Battalion, and which every aspect of human activi­ them' all. They range from a Lum ~any?f you wIll recal~ the mCId~nt can citizen. In that way, you will be 2nd Lieut. John Butts, Company E, ty - political, economic, scientific, and Abner crossroads grocery store ~nvolvmg the 34th Spl.Its formatIon working in concert with those'of us 60th Infantry, and Colonel Paddy ideological, and military-is involved. to a weekly newspaper and a truck- m. support of. t~~ purSUIt ?y the 82nd here to give our stouthearted Viet­ Flint, Commanding Officer, 39th In­ The form and place of the attack is ing outfit, not to mention the Ford- AIrborne DIVISI0:t;l leadmg to the namese friends the necessary assist­ fantry, the Triple A Bar Zero-and always shifting, but the pressure on Mercury agency and Howard John- capture of.~rapani on the northwest ance to emerge victorious. Pfc. Carl V. Sheridan, 47th Infantry? the free world is unrelenting. They son Restaurant franchises. coast of ~lCily. I am con~d~nt.Otto I welcome this opportunity to I could name many more, but I think have made their purpose unmistak­ Port Tobacco is about 30 miles out ~e~ner wIll remember thIS mCIdent speak to my good and old friends­ one of the war correspondents, Wil­ ably clear in Soviet Premier Khru­ of Washington, D. C., on the banks of vIv~dly. .. my much-admired friends of the liam H. StQneman, from The Chicago shchev's threat to the free world, the Potomac River. And every for- Smce that first meetmg WIth Gen­ Ninth. Best wishes for another good Daily News, summed it up by writ­ "We will bury you." mer 9th Division man who has ever eral Taylor, I have been closely asso- Reunion. ing, "The Infantry from the Ninth NElmER RED NOR DEAD stopped off and called on Wade when ------­ Division rates a mass Congressional The United States has refused to touring around his balliwick, can at­ Medal of Honor." Ernie Pyle also yield to Communist pressures. Rath­ test to the fact that they were royally Buckeye Picnickers Get Their Whistles Wet wrote, "The Ninth is good, it per­ er, with characteristic courage and entertained. formed like a beautiful machine in watchfulness, we have responded to One former Ninth man noted a the Cherbourg Campaign." the challenge by strengthening our billboard advertising Ford cars with GOOD FROM BEGINNING nation in a way that has made it a "Frank Wade's" name on the board. The Ninth Division was good from unmistakably clear that we mean He decided to investigate and try a the very beginning when it was re­ business; that we mean to be "neith­ long shot chance that this was the activated in 1940. Although it was er Red nor Dead." Wade he knew in the 39th Regt. the last regular Army Division to be The formation of a national de­ Sure enough it was the same Pink­ reactivated, it soon became an out­ fense team to meet the threat fac­ headed guy whose success in the standing one, and that was the rea­ ing us has led to another kind of business world hasn't changed him son it was selected to make the ini­ veteran. Today, swelling the ranks one little bit. But that long visit is tial landings in Africa on the 8th of of the veterans of our past conflicts, another story to be told in some fu­ November, 1942. Because of its good are those Americans who-although ture issue. combat record in Africa and Sicily, they may not have fought in a for­ Another itinerant farm laborer ,) it was one of two combat-experi­ mal war-are in a very real sense turned out to be a former 39th Regt. ( enced divisions selected to partici­ also veterans. They are the veterans man. He went to work on the Wade pate in the Normandy landings. In of military service in the struggle farm, decided he liked it, sent for fact, during the Normandy cam­ between the free and Communist his wife out in Arizona, and has took paign, the Ninth Infantry Division worlds which we call the cold war. out citizenship papers in St. Charles was truly a great fighting outfit. This I need not remind you that the County-an area that has been in­ is what the Associated Press said cold war can claim its casualties just habited by the Wades ever since the about us during the Cherbourg fight­ as a hot war. In South Vietnam, in day Christopher Columbus landed ing: "American troops headed by the the de-militarized zone of Korea, or on the new world shores. Ninth Division blasted seven miles in a reconnaissance plane over Cuba -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- across the neck of the Cherbourg -the American serviceman is in as Peninsula, putting a strangle-hold on much danger of losing his life as in a HERB CLEGG EARLY 25,000 Germans in and around Cher­ Normandy invasion. REUNION ARRIVAL bourg, and then slashed the 77th MEN IN 90 COUNTRIES It's quite a trek from Fayetteville, Dick Toole again made arrangements for a picnic at the Goldcliff Nazi Division to pieces-advancip~ Today, our armed forces--our vet­ N. C. to the various cities where the 12% miles in two days for the in­ erans of the cold war-are deployed Park on Route 23, near the Tooles' ranch. Pictured above is the com­ Reunions have been held since the mittee that pitched in to make a "howling" success of the project, held vasion's fastest gain." in more than 90 countries throughout Fort Bragg-Fayetteville Reunion, but GEN. BRADLEY PRAISES 9TH the world, demonstrating to friend just before the 19th Reunion, at which time the Ohio group selected Herb Clegg, one of the main spark their various representatives for committees at the Reunion. Standing, Two days after VE Day, General and potential enemy alike, our readi­ plugs in the success story of that Omar 'Bradley wrote a letter ad­ ness and ability to deal with aggres­ back row, left to right: Dick Corbin, a former president of the Ohio memorable Reunion, continues to be Chapter; Don Jewell, Harold Stone, present president; Paul Plunkett, dressed to the Commanding Gener­ sion promptly, vigorously-and suc­ a spark plug in the Association and als of the First and Ninth Divisions. cessfully. Octofoil editor; John Hennick, Dick Pestel, Secretary-Treasurer, of the is an early arrival at all the Re­ Chapter; Dick Toole, Harry Sager, Fostoria, Ohio, and Bill Nelson, This is what he said: "Side by side, No fighting man in our history has unions. your two Divisions have fought the ever been confronted with a more Steubenville. Jimmie Hardin, a nephew of Sager's, who has been des­ Herb Clegg's personality is sym­ ignated Sager's official body guard and chauffeur, has become a very German Army in Africa, Sicily, Nor­ exacting and more profound chal­ bolic of the real Southern Hospitali­ mandy, and on into Germany, 700 lenge. To be equal to this challenge, popular lad in both Ohio Ninth Division circles and with National Re­ ty and a few minutes visit with him union visitors. miles across a continent to the final the American soldier - courageous always brings back many fond Fort defeat of the German nation. The and resolute-must carry out his Bragg memories to former Ninth American Army is studded with duties with unparralleled profession­ men. , Many a man's good fortune is due They call our language the mother splendid divisions, but never have al competence. Required to demon­ -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- to the will power of a deceased tongue because dad so seldom gets a two divisions fought longer and strate matchless quality and versa­ QUICK REMEDY relative. chance to use it. tility, he has the advantage of a mil­ harder with greater skill or courage." After weeks in a combat area, the -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W I- VERY PROUD itary heritage bred from Concord to soldier headed for the nearest tav­ J Ladies and gentlemen, I am very the Yalu River. He has known vic­ ern. Pointing to a patron lying on Noone has a better command of The old fashioned parent is one proud of the privilege of having tory-and defeat-in numerous cam­ the 'floor, he told the bartender: the language than the one who keeps who believes that stern discipline served with the Ninth Infantry Di­ paigns over 189 years of our mili- "Give me a shot of that!" his mouth shut. means exactly what it says. vision, and to be present, now, with (Continued on Page 4) -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- Page 4 THE OCTOFOIL July-August, 1964

four Stalwarts Worked Around the Clock GEN. VAN BOND'S SPEECH Eddie McGrath's Irish Tunes Thrilled Crowd (Continued from Page 3) tary history. He will not fail our na­ tion today. HISTORICAL FLAGS I read a magazine article recently, entitled "America's Historical Flags," which depicted the origins of our national flag, and other flags, which our countrymen have raised to sym­ bolize their unity, their common pur­ pose of preservation of freedom, and their defiance of tyranny. There is, yet, another flag which proclaims the determination of the American citizen as he shoulders arms in defense of our heritage of freedom. For the soldier, the official Army flag, in the national colors of red, white and blue, offers mute testi­ mony to the service he has given to his country during times of conflict. The flag is a constant reminder of the proud history of the Army, and, indeed, is the history of this great nation itself. Beginning with the Army's founding in 1775, the often agonizing, yet always noble, service of the soldier can be traced through the 145 campaign streamers affixed to its standard. From the 11 scarlet streamers for the Revolutionary War, to the 10 streamers of light blue and white for the Korean conflict, the Army story eloquently unfolds, pointing out the historic role of American servicemen and women, past and present, in the development of a strong and free nation. QUOTES PRESIDENT KENNEDY President Kennedy told the nation: "There are burdens which must be borne if freedom is to be defended­ Americans have willingly borne them before-and they will not flinch from the task now." This is the pa­ triotic power that has brought us victory in the past. It is the patriotic power so eloquently and beautifully expressed in our fighting man's code of conduct-In words of love of God and country; defense of honor and integrity; and belief in our way of life. It is the patriotic power present Pi~ture Number 15 in this room-and throughout our Picture Number 11 The four hard workers pictured above were on duty around the land. It will triumph in any crisis When Ed McGrath, popular member of the New England Chap­ clock on registration or wheret1er needed all during the 19th Re­ we may face today. ter, was invited to microphone and asked to treat the Thursday night union. Shown standing, Mrs. Al Cuprys, and AI, who waB chairman of -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1- get-together crowd with a few Irish tunes, Eddie graciously obliged. the Reunion Committee; John Sabato, co-chairman, and seated, Mrs. "MAD RUSSIAN" WENT And, as usual, he brought the house down. No one but a true son of Sabato. the ole sod can tear at the heartstrings 0/ a group, the way McGrath's -Photo by Walt.r Vidor, 340 Lynhurst Dr., S.W., Atlanta J J, Georgia. ON "POLICE DETAIL" melodious Irish ballads did, during the 19th Annual Reunion. Mike Mysyk, former 60th Regt. -Photo by Walter Victor, 340 Lynhurst DT., S.W., Atlanta II, Georgia. "Mad Russian" Mysyk Cuts the Carpet soldier, better known world-wide as the "Mad Russian," was still looking for more excitement after the 19th And the Gals Really Made Thin~s Hop ,-""" .... i Reunion come to·'a close, so he and his Cleveland, Ohio group took off for Atlantic City for several days. A police chiefs' convention was in ses­ sion there. The "Mad Russian" learned the police chief from Indi­ ana, Pennsylvania, was not in at­ tendance. That's the burg where My­ syk first saw the light of day. He talked the Chiefs into letting him sit in as a proxy for his old home town. If some of the things that happened in Atlantic City ever get back to In­ diana, Pa., it's a cinch the Mad Rus­ sian won't be allowed to light there for many a day-not until the pres­ ent chief is under six feet of dirt. Mysyk was about one year late­ but he sent The Octofoil an excellent picture made during the Springfield Reunion. It will be used in an early issue. It is hoped Angie Mysyk (Mrs. Mike) will soon recover from all the Picture Number 7 excitement and be as good as new When the "Mad Russian"-Mike Mysyk, 12604 Darlington Ave., before long so she can start training Garfield Heights, Ohio (Cleveland suburb), sheds his coat and begins and be able to keep up with the Mad to warm up for an exhibition of Russian "polka," "twist," and native Russian in New York in 1965. folk dances that have no name, it's time for others to desert the dance -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1_ floor and seek safety. Joining up with the "Mad Russian" in the pic­ Brabson Is Swinging ture shown above is the one and only John "Duco" Boden, a Phila­ delphia-Delaware J1alley Chapter member, who was here, there and From Limb to Limb everywhere during the 19th Annual Reunion. -Photo by Walter Vidor, 340 Lynhurst Dr., S.W., Atlanta JJ, Georgia. In Pennsylvania Hills William Cou, 1140 Overlook Drive, Washington, Pa., showed up at the Cadence Was Perfect- But Pace Varied Philadelphia Reunion and give a boost to a Lost and Found Detail from the Ohio Chapter. The detail had been trying to locate a former 60th Regt. Shavetail by the name of Bill Brabson. Brabson is a former president of the Ohio Chapter and at one time was a Columbus (Ohio) celebrity or character, so to speak, in radio and TV circles in that area. Then The Octofoil editor took ex­ ception to Brabson broadcasting that while in Africa the editor stole all the Shavetail's clothes and swapped them for vino. The controversy evi­ dently got too hot for Disc Jockey Brabson and he took off for parts unknown. Picture Number 8 But Cou advises Brabson has Not to be outdone by the dancing pros, Mysyk and Boden-the found himself a "home" in those distaff side of the Reunion group went into action. When Nancy Dagas­ Pennsylvania hills around Washing­ tino and Paula Meadows squared off in perfect rhythm to the orches­ ton, Pa., and is broadcasting long and tra's downbeat, all eyes were focused their way. Greater Michigan loud from one of the city's radio Chapter Bob Rumenapp has a choice seat in the "Bald Men's" Row, broadcasting stations. and he didn't miss a muscle movement, and there were plenty of body -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- movement to keep up with. NOW HE'S IN TROUBLE -Photo by Walter Victor, 340 LynhuTst Dr., S.W., Atlanta 11, Georgia...... "Am I scared! I got a letter from Picture Number 9 a man saying he'd shoot me if I A modern home is a place where A man is really broken when he Betty Boden (John's petite blonde wife), and Ed Sarnovinski are didn't stay away from his wife." a switch regulates everything but the can understand every word his wife , the center of attention when this limber couple went into action on "Well, all you have to do is stay children. isn't saying. the dance floor during the Thursday Night Get-Together at the 19th away from her." -I'AY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- Annual Reunion in the Sheraton Hotel's fabulous ballroom. "Yes, but the trouble is, he didn't One way to save face is to keep The man who wakes up to find -Photo by Walter Victor, 340 Lynhurst Dr., S.W., Atlanta 11, Georgia. :>ign his name." the lower half shut. himself famous has not been asleep. July-August, 1964 THE OCTOFOIL Page 5 Father Louis Kines Pinch Hits For Father Connors Who Was Detained Eddy Ruhl's Star Send For Pictures Performance At By "the Numbers" Walter Victor, 340 Lynhurst Dr., Reunion Enioyed S.W., Atlanta 11, Ga., has sent The Noone who registered at the, Re­ Octofoil about 45 wonderful prints of union Registration Desk in the Ho­ interesting Reunion scenes. The Oc­ tel Sheraton had any idea they tofoil budget will not pennit the would be allowed the privilege of printing of all these excellent photos. listening to a stellar performance by Below a thumbnail description is one of the world's most renowned given of some of the pictures that tenors. At both the Thursday night space limitation will not allow print­ get-together party and the Saturday ing in The Octofoil. The photos are night banquet the famous singer, filed in Victor's plant under the num­ Eddy RuW, held the listeners spell­ bers given below. It it regretable bound during the rendition of his that the banquet pictures and cock­ numbers. tail pictures made by Victor were Quotations from newspapers pub­ never seen by the members. They lished in Athens, Greece; Rome, were developed after his return to Italy; Florence, Italy, and every op­ Atlanta. Anyone desiring prints of eratic loving city in America would the pictures shown in this issue can fill many pages of The Octofoil. secure a fine glossy print, by refer­ L'Osservatore Romano, in Rome, ring to the number used, sending Italy, headlines Eddy's performance order with $1 to Walter Victor, as per as "MAGNIFICENT." Apogeyma­ the address given above: tinh, Athens, Greece, in headlines No. 57-Group of about 20 in front described Eddy as "America's great­ of Independence Hall, around the est tenor." Quoting from the Rich­ Octofoil wreath. Among the group is mond, Va. News-Leader: noted Jack O'Shea and Al Cuprys. "Mr. Ruhl has a voice of brilliant No. 75-A banquet scene, showing and resonant beauty, great power, a about 20 tables and 100 diners. certainty and simpHcity of style and No. 58--Inside bus picture, crowd equal facility vocally and dramatic­ on way to Memorial Services. Dom ally that made his singing not only Miele, Walter O'Keeffe and many authoritative but delightful." others show up plain. No. SO-Another group banquet WHY ALL THIS picture from a new angle. The many lovers of great music who were held speecWess during No. 60-A close-up of the speak­ Picture Number 30 ers' table, showing Clouser, O'Keeffe, Eddy Ruhl's performance kept ask­ an~ Pictured above is shown part of the tense crowd gathered around as Father Louis B. Kines. St. Jo­ ing others "How did this happen­ Mr. Mrs. John Sabato, Mr. and seph's College, Philadelphia, and formerly of the 39th Infantry, delivered an inspiring address during the Mrs. Kight, the mayor's proxy. how did the Philadelphia-Delaware 5~Another Memorial Services held in front of historically famous Independence Hall. President Clouser and the Rev. Valley Chapter get the world famous .No. speakers' table Fredercik E. Maser, pastor of Philadelphia's famous St. George's Methodist Church, are to the right of Fa­ VIew while Father Connors speaks Eddy Ruhl here?" banqu~t ther Kines. To his right is the Ninth's own Father Gerald Rowan and several Gold Star parents. NEPHEW IN THE NINTH No. 78--A large group of -Photo by Walter Vidor, 340 Lynhllrst Dr., S.W., Atlanta II, Georgia. tables and members. Finally The Octofoil extracted a bit of information from a member of No. 74 - Cocktail party scene­ Solemn If Solemn CAPT. BOB BUCK the Philly Chapter. It seems that a John Boden all ears for a change faces - Was a Occasion nephew of the great Eddy Ruhl had while Frank Wade talks with both h~~~, a~d Fat~er. Rowan and John SAW SCORES OF served his time with the Armed C~uuser I Forces as a Ninth Infantry Division DUSy sIgnmg autographs HIS OLD BUDDIES No. 69-An "Arab" sheik shows' up G.I., and through Victor Decesare, at the cocktail party. Although Captain Robert Buck the nephew Eddy had learned about may have been an Ammo Supply Of­ the championship Ninth Infantry Di­ No. 73-Close up view of General Van .Bond shaking hands with old ficer for Service Co. of the 47th Regt., vision team. buddIes. his acquaintanceship and friends Thrilling Ninth Division Associa­ N~. seemed to have been scattered in tion members and their families at . 62-Doc Walton receiving his every nook and corner of the Di­ the Reunion is just one of many CItatIon from President Clouser. vision. Buck and his friendly wife, hundreds of public spirited acts that No. 63-Secretary Quinn making Adele, were noted at the Thursday Eddy Ruhl has to his credit. another citation award. night get-together sitting with his Government officials credit the No. 7&-All-inclusive banquet shot . No. 54--Beautiful scene at Memo~ old buddy, Dick Toole of Circleville, famous singer with having been re­ ~ervices-practically Ohio. Visitors to that table were just sponsible for the sale of more than rIal all the del­ too frequent for anyone to be able two million dollars worth of war egatIon from New York, flanked by Max .Umansky and Frank Fazio. to keep tab on them. boll nB~hddurDi~g the~c. WBrooklyn 15, N. Y. The Octofoil ap­ many in March, 1945. Capt. Crane sincere thanks to the Philadelphia­ preciates the nice cards Sgt. Bill was a 1st Lieutenant with the 15th Delaware Valley Chapter for the was thoughtful enough to send dur­ Engineers. grand time he and everyone else at­ ing the editor's hospitalization. -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- tending the 19th Reunion experi­ Picture Number 45 -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- enced. Doc says the 47th had the Holding the beautiful Octofoil wreath, left: Past National As­ SGT. BOB STEPA DIED LOU CONNORS CROSSES THE largest crowd ever before attending, sociation Persident John Sabato, Philadelphia-Delaware Valley Chap­ but should have had even more in ter and Outgoing President John Clouser, Illinois Chapter; immedi­ BEFORE THE REUNION POND; HAS ENJOYABLE TIME attendance. Hoping to locate a for­ ately to Sabato's right is National Secretary Dan Quinn; between Sec­ Mrs. Robert Stepa called in to Re­ Lou Connors writes from Church­ mer Ninth buddy from Philly by the retary Quinn and Sabato is Father Louis Kines; Rev. Gerald Rowan union headquarters and relayed the ton, Md., and he encloses a lengthy name of William Kelly, Doc found is standing back of Clouser and to Clouser's lelt is Jerry Nothman, sad information that Sgt. Bob Stepa clipping from a newspaper about his 24 William Kellys listed in the phone a member of the Philadelphia-Delaware Valley Chapter, who was "or­ had passed away on Wednesday, July visit to Belgium and there's a large book and decided he didn't have the dained" by the Philly group as an "acting Rabbi," and then proceeded 15. The Stepas lived at 1635 S. Camac 2-column picture of Lou "going to time to start calling all those num­ to do an excellent job in that capacity when called on to say the Bene­ St., Philadelphia, Pa. Sgt. Bob had town" with some Belgium chow. The bers. diction at the Memorial Services. been looking forward with much an­ "fly in the ointment" though, is the Henry Whalen might not know it, -Photo by Walter Vidor, 340 Lynhurst Dr., S.W., Atlanta II, Georgia. ticipatoin to attending the Reunion article about Lou is all printed in but Walton is already planning to be and breaking bread with many of his French and The Octofoil's "French Hank's house guest while he's in Col. Edgar Moved Bill Dudley Comes old 15th Engl'. buddies. editor" is on a drunk and no one Manhattan for the 1965 Reunion. To the bereaved family of Sgt. was able to determined just what -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!­ to Waynesburg Back to the "Flock" Bob The Oetofoil extends its sincere was being printed about our Lou. CAPITAL PUN-ISHMENT and heartfelt sympathy. Anyway, Lou says in his English A little girl was named Carmen The last mailing address The Oc­ Bill Dudley writes from Chula, Another bulletin reaching The Oc­ part of the communication that the Cohen by her parents who had vis­ tofoil had for Lt. Col. Ralph G. Ed­ Mo., and asks to be reinstated in the tofoillists Sgt. Stepa as a former 34th people around Verviers were very ited Spain. Her mother called her gar (Retired), was 8226 N. 50th St., Association. Bill is a former Co. A, F.A. man. There wasn't sufficient friendly to him and spoke mighty Carmen all the time, but her father, Milwaukee 23, Wis. A new address 4th PIt., 60th Regt. man. He asks time to check this conflict before the kind of the Ninth Infantry Division. who was more formal, called her has recently been furnished, which that some of the old gang drop him press deadline. Lou was hoping to have some real Cohen. As a result, by the time she is 236 E. Lincoln St., Waynesburg, a card. Just send it to Bill Dudley, -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- sessions in Philadelphia with Johnny was 12 the little girl didn't know Pa. 15370. Route 2, Chula. Mo. A girl's kiss usually leaves some­ Rizzo and many other old buddies. whether she was Carmen or Cohen. -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- thing to be desired-the rest of her. -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- 'Page 6 THE OCTOFOIL July-August, 1964 New York Delegation and Engineers Rev. Frederick E. New Yorkers Held Both June and Were Represented By Large Numbers Maser Pastor For July Meetings in Union City, N. J. Famous Church By ARmUR RICHARD SCHMIDT, Stan Mrozinski, G Co., 47th, dis­ At All Events During 19th Reunion Public Relations Director, pensed suds. Ben Morell and Her­ By ARmUR RICHARD SCHMIDT, other 15th Engr. man who registered. Rev. Frederick E. Maser, D.D., Greater New York Chapter manio Suarez supervised atWetic (15th Engineers) Engineers notably missing were pastor of St. George's Methodist 69-20 69th St., Brooklyn 27, N. Y. contests. Marble race winners were; 69-20 69th Street, such stalwarts as Sid Levison, Fred Church, in Philadelphia, co-operated PResident 4-7100, Ext. 13 Jerold Madiaro, Frank Muccio, Aram with the Reunion Committee in Broo,klyn 27, N. Y. D'Amore, Byron Angell, Simon Gar- The June 5 New York Chapter Terlemezian, Gilbert Campana, Ce­ PResident 4-7100, Ext. 13 ber, George Bender, all of B Co., many ways to help make a success leste Schmucker, Danny Marrero. of the Reunion. An invitation was meeting was held at the Elk's Lodge, Among those from the New York 15th Engrs. Union City, N. J., and a large New Richard Campana, Vincent Pelle­ Chapter who took an active part in SADDENED BY STEPA'S DEAm extended the members to visit the grino, Susan Ciarello, and Laurie Old St. George's Methodist Church, Jersey representation was there. A the Philadelphia Reunion were: The Engineers were saddened by new face was Morton Horowitz, 39th Anniello. In a game to find a hidden Quinn, Fazio, Scully, Egan, Rizzo, the news that Sgt. Constantino."Bob" the world's oldest Methodist edifice. object with a paper bag over your Guides were on duty every day. Cannon Co. He "disappeared" at Faid Wadalavage, Apar, O'Keeffe, Uman- Stepa, 1635 S. Camac St., PhI1adel­ Pass, near Kasserene Pass, Africa, head, the following were named win­ sky, Miele, StralI, Russo, the Mc- phia, had passed away on July 15, Pictures noted in folder that were ners: Herman Suarez, Danny Mar­ available at the registration desk, and finally caught up with the outfit Inerneys (Gold Star parents), Harry 1964. Also by the news that Capt. when he met Dom Miele while tak­ rero, Sonya Triana, Diana Suarez. Wax, Art Schmidt and mother, Bill H. M. Crane had suffered a coronary were most impressive. The picture of Dolores Massone. the sanctuary was an unusual fine ing a civil service exam. Dom was Kreye, his family and his dad. att~ck o.n June 13, ~964,. and w~s a acting as proctor and told Mort about ROLLING PIN CONTEST The Engineers were well repre- patient m an AtlantIc CIty hOSPItal. example of colonial architecture. Old St. George's carries one back the Chapter. Jake Laskau was also The women competed in a game sented. The writer noted the follow- "UNINVITED" GUESTS at the meeting. He was having diffi­ consisted in knocking a basket ball ing and there may have been more: Further Engineer news includes to the exciting days of the American Revolution, Valley Forge and the culty getting a parking permit (for off a box by striking it with a rolling Frances K. Maher, C Co., 14 Da- the writer and his mother being "un­ seriously disabled persons). John pin on the fly. Winners: Susan Hip­ enport St., Worcester, Mass.; Frank invited" gue~ts at a .table compose.d First Continental Congress. Six of its pastors fought in the Revolution, and Rizzo recommended he seek the aid son, Carol Marienelli, Bridgit Fer­ Alice, A Co., 3911 S. Carlisle St., of the followmg Engmeers and theIr for one of the veteran service organ­ rise, Marie Anatra, Angie Ciarello, Philadelphia, Pa.; Edward J. Mc- wives: Pa,:l and Lydia Lisa, ~o'. B; John Adams, second President of the United States, worshiped there. izations. Dom Miele started his "one Rose Rago. Winners won souvenir Grath, C Co., 99 Edwards Rd., Green Pat DiColh, Co. B; Walter Milstme, man campaign" early to get the 1965 canes, secured by Irv Feinberg. Ed Harbor, Mass.; James A. Tomaso, A Mr. and Mrs. Massel, A Co.; Jerry Today, each Sunday many Meth­ odists who are visiting in Philadel­ Reunion. Horowitz recalled war ex­ Egan donned a Sherlock Holmes out­ Co., 42 Ashford St., W. Haven, Conn.; Fasano, Bob and Betty Roberts (and periences while chatting with Ed fit during the rain and continued to Steve F. Dobrino, A Co., 6041 W. thanks to Betty for courtesies shown phia from all parts of the world wor­ ship in St. George's hallowed sanc­ Egan and Lou Almassy. Laskau re­ serVe beer. Mike Yednik and Joe Lawrence St., Chicago, Ill.; Jerry Fa- my mother), Verna and Tony So­ poted that Anthony Giacobe, A Co., Vannie, 47th, kept busy. Ed Egan, sano, 294 Arlington Ave., Brooklyn, prano, Jim Tomaso, Steve Dobrin~, tuary. THE APPOINTMENTS 47th, was still in the Bronx, N. Y. Lous Almassy and others served corn N. Y., A Co.; Tony Valeri, A Co., Frank Alice, A Co.; Tony ValerI, VA Hospital. on the cob. 8281 Detroit Ave., Monroe, Mich.; and Alex Forrest, A Co. All wanted Walls of the Church were plaster­ ed in 1784 and the floors were laid Treasurer Irv Feinberg reported ROCHESTER -VISITOR Arthur R. Paulus, C Co., 147-49 to know what has happened to Joe the Chapter still in the black, but Ernie Streppa, 39th, and Roches­ Huxley St., Brooklyn, N. Y.; Paul Marino, A Co., Newcastle. Pa. He after the Revolutionary War. Many of the present wide boards are the keeps hinting certain members could ter, N. Y., was a visitor. Lisa, B Co., 3006 N. 24th St., Phila- should establish contact at once. contribute to the Welfare Fund. In­ Among the workers who kept on delphia, Pa.; Ron Murphy. C. Co., We were happy to have an oppor­ original. The Gallery was erected in 1792 come from several different enter­ working during the downpour were: 44 Strawberry Lane, Scituate, Mass.; tunity to chat with the McInerneys, prises should enable Irv to make a Vinny Guglielmino, beer; Adolph Bob Roberts, 5300 Webster Ave., the Lynches, Mrs. McAvoy, the and the present wooden Candlesticks BU~­ which adorn it have been used since sizeable contribution soon. Wadalavage, Mrs. Rizzo, frankfurt­ Philadelphia 19143; Alex T. Forrest, Freyes and Mr. and Mrs. Frank MORANO SENDS FIVE BUCKS ers, and other sandwiches; Lou Al­ 155 Wilson Ave., Beaver, Pa.; Ernest anski. It was good to meet up agam that time. The Altar Candelbra are used at Pat Morano, former Chapter prexy, massy and Ed Egan, corn; Frank Fa­ Newhart, B Co. with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Newhart now living in Chambersburg, Pa., zio, Jack Scully,McGrath (a friend Charles Hoffman, B Co., was an- and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lisa. every Sunday service and lire part of the original appointments, dating reported his wife's illness and in­ of Scully's), all kept busy during the back to 1793. ability to attend the picnic but sent rain. The Historical Center adjoining a $5 donation. Leaving the picnic early to get a ENGINEERS HELD MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR Old St. George's houses the posses­ A fish dinner was promised for the niece, Dolores, home and also to get sions of the Philadelphia and New July meeting to be held at the same Wadalavage's two sons to S. Ozone Jersey Methodist Conference Histor­ place. Dom Miele donated a dark Park transportation, the writer was LIEUTENANT WARE DURING THE REUNION ical Societies including nearly 7,000 horse prize, cigarette case and light­ able to get completely lost in the For several weeks preceding the Lieut. John Ware, Mrs. Gant has books in the Tees Memorial Library. er. John Rizzo won the prize and New Jersey jungles. Philadelphia Reunion Arthur Rich- the following to say: Valuable ancient prints and paint­ turned it in for a raffle to help to­ Dave Gelman was ill and didn't ard Schmidt and Charlie Hoffman "I think down underneath we all ings line the walls. ward picnic expenses. attend the picnic. carried on correspondence with a feel that it will be such a privilege -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- Refreshments at the bowling al­ Joe Pellegrino, Al Rago and Dom former 15th Engr. officer's mother to meet some of the men who served leys after the meeting consisted of Miele withstood the rain and called and other members of the family. with our brother and perhaps were FRANK HEIKKILA beer, shrimp, fried eels, French fried out the following winners: The officer, Lt. Ware, was one of the even with him in the area in which potatoes, cole slaw, ham and bolog­ Joe Pellegrino, Mrs. Mutchko, first 15th Engr. men killed in com- he was killed. Perhaps after all of WILL BE MISSED na sandwiches. Some of those bowl­ Mrs. Dwyer, Mrs. Orletti, Mrs. Rus­ bat during the African campaign. these years some of you may recall Alex Forrest, 155 Wilson Avenue, ing Were Apar, Fraenkel, Suarez, sick, Mrs. Cirille, Miss Almassy, Mrs. This correspondence culminated in some little thing that we would like Beaver, Fa., writes The Octofoil and Fazio, Almassy, Egan, Quinn, Or­ Carren, Mrs. Marero, Mrs. Parkus, a most impressive but simple Memo- to hear about him. One never gets sends copies to T. M. Gray, 150 letti and O'Keeffe. Fazio was handi­ Mrs. Frutte and Miss Terry Lee. rial Service being held for Lt. Ware over the strange feeling of having Causeway St., Boston 14, Mass., and caped with a blister on his hand but Those donating the prizes were: at his graveside in Bethel Cemetery, had them leave home the picture of W. A. Millstine, 529 Dunn Dr., Pitts­ rolled an exhibition game. In the Jerry Cosenza, Danny Quinn, Dom ~-~>-""He.rivi1le, NI* J. -"Accompanying Art health ~d t1}en never seeing them first game Ed Egan won with 152 and Miele, Walter O'Keeffe, Jack Scully, moth~r burgh 27, Pp...Alex's letter contained I and his W'as Pat DeColli, Co. anymore.'" - the sad news that Frank Heikkila Suarez won the booby prize with an Mrs. Betty Rizzo, Al Lechmanik, and B, 15th Engrs.; and accompanying Another letter from Lt. Ware's sis­ had died suddenly in Chicago while 87 score. In the second game Suarez Arthur R. Schmidt. Hoffman, also of Co. B, were Paul ter, written on Aug. 2 after the on a business trip shortly after hav­ come back with a score of 165 and Lisa, Co. B; Mrs. Hoffman, Gloria, graveside services, reads in part: ing changed planes. Fraenkel captured the "booby" prize JULY 10 CHAP'lER MEETING and their two children, Nancy and Dear Mr. Schmidt: ... We are the Alex reminds Gray and Millstine with a 69 score. This meeting also was held at the Charlene, and a cousin, Charles ones who feel that you folks who of a conversation the three had dur­ PICNIC ENJOYED Elk's Lodge, Union City, N. J., on Wider. came down for the services are the ing the Reunion wonder whether The picnic was enjoyed by every­ July 10. There will be no further MRS. WARE IS 81 one who should receive the thanks Frank would attend the Reunion. one. Just to mention a few of those meetings until after Labor Day. Shortly after the group arrived at for coming rather than we folks. He had been on a business trip to who worked so hard for its success Dave Gelman came to the meeting the cemeterY,Mrs. Minnie Ware, the My brothers and I agree it was a the West Coast, stopped off to see might be mentioned Al Rego and but announced his inability to attend lieutenant's mother, who is 81 years most thoughtful thing for you to do. his mother in Montana, had close Dom Miele did a good job selling the Reunion because of a change in old, arrived, accompanied by her It was so satisfying to talk with some plane connections in Chicago, and tickets. Joe Pellegrino sold many dates for a Salesmen's Association daughter, Mrs. Eva W. Gant, her four of those who had been with him for died on the plane while it was on advance tickets on the raffffle. Marie Convention. sons, a daughter-in-law, and a quite sometime and especially the the ground after rushing to make it. Quinn and Mrs. Rizzo took care of FAZIO REPORTS PROFIT grandchild. ones who were with him right at Frank Heikkila was a most likable the sausage stand. John Rizzo was at Frank Fazio reported the Chapter A wreath bearing the Div~ion in- the last. Time has healed the wounds the hamburger stand, and Al Orletti gra~e. individual-modest to the nth degree. made a handsome profit at the picnic. signia was placed on the Hoff- but we will never cease to honor his Always doing something worthwhile was on the franfurther detail, as­ His motion that $70 of the profits be man offered a heart-warming prayer memory, not alone because he was for others, but never wanting any sisted by Ed Egan. Jack. Scully and placed in the Chapter Welfare Fund at the graveside, and tears were fall- one of us, but because he gave his publicity for his worthy deeds. Many Adolph Wadalavage sliced pickles, was unanimously adopted. Fazio ing. life for the country in which we en- has been the time he has interceded took care of the salads. Frank Fer­ joy the good life that we have. commented on the failure of a rich After the prayer Hoffman held the Names of those attending the serv- with high authorities for the best in­ rise, Co. A, 60th, and Phil Fazio op­ member never donating to the fund. family's interest relating many inci- ices were as follows: terest of the Association or for some ened the clams. Walter O'Keeffe and Treasurer Irv Feinberg was on a dents that they had never heard be- Mr. and Mrs. Emerson E. Ware, of its members and then has written George Bako, 47th Mess Sergeant, three-week vacation and no finan­ fore. Pat DeColli made pictures of 102 Silver Ave., Glassboro, N. J. The Octofoil it isn't necessary to kept busy here and there. Lou AI­ cial report was available. the Engineers and the family. b h d mention Frank Heikkila as the one massy helped serve hot dogs, while Members enjoyed the fish dinners. All the brothers were fine looking ( rot er an sister-in-law). who had been striving for this or for Barry McGrath was passing out Harry Orenstein won the dark horse lnen, and Mrs. Ware seemed in good Mr. Frank C. Ware, Jr., 101 Gi­ that. At the Worcester Memorial soda pop. Aram Terlemezian, a pal prize, a jug of Seagram's, but de­ health. The Ware family hold a re- rard Rd., Glassboro, N. J. (brother). Services and at Reunions Frank of Mutchko, B Co., 15th Engrs., was clined to accept it and ordered it . 1 d"t d th E' Mr. and Mrs. Wm. S. Ware, Sr., on a hamburger detail. Mutchko was unIon year y an mVI e e ngI- Mayfair and Sherwood Sts., Glass- Heikkila's smiling face generated raffled over. On the next drawing neers to be their guests at any time. boro, N. J. (brother and sister-in- comradeship. there early and assisted getting the the jug went to Jack Scully. Rumor They expressed appreciation for law). HE WILL BE MISSED. fires started. Mutchko's wife and had it the booze would go toward the Engineers efforts. Efforts were Mr. and Mrs. Allen T. Ware, 8 While with the Ninth Division he daughter did a good job selling raf­ supplying the Chapter's CP at the made to get Mrs. Ware to attend the k was a Signal Officer. fle tickets. Leonard Ricco, F Co., Reunion. Reunion Banquet. She has been in- Per ins Ave., Wilmington, Delaware Frank held one of the highest es­ 47th, worked with the sausage detail. -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1- vited to be the Engineers guest at (brother and sister-in-law). chelon positions with the Westing­ the New York Reunion in 1965. Mrs. J. Carlton Gant, R.F.D. 3, house organization. But his success BEEBE VISITS WORCESTER FaDlOUS ~olumnist Secretary Quinn will be asked to Box 458. Sewell, N. J. (sister). never altered his modesty or friend­ mail the family a copy of "8 Stars to Mrs. John Enzman, Jr., 47 N. Oak liness to everyone he come in con­ TO SEE NINTH MEMORIAL Austen Lake Dies Victory." Ave., Pitman, N. J. (niece). tact regardless of what station others NOTICES POSTED Robert (Bob) H. Beebe, 5621 As­ Joe McKenzie, 95 Washington Ave., For the benefit of any other 15th Notices were posted on bulletin occupied in life. During his service in Europe he' toria Place. Orlando, Fla., made a Waltham, Mass., writes: Engrs. who knew Lt. Ware and are board's during the Reunion about hurry-up trip "up North" recently "During World War II Austen ever in the neighborhood of his fam- the 15th Engr. Memorial Services. received the Legion of Merit, Silver Star, French Croix De Guerre with and the former K Co. 47th man, said Lake wrote several articles about the ily, his mother's address is Rt. 3, Box DECOLLI DROVE RIGHT ON he had just had to squeeze out a few 9th Division for his paper. I know 458, care J. C. Gant, Sewell, N. J. Enroute back from Hurfville, Art palm and a Presidential citation with a cluster. extra miles and get on to Worcester, he visited Service Bty., 26th F.A. in POSTMASTER HELPED noted an ad in the Reunion Journal He is survived by his wife. the Mass., so they could see the Ninth France.... Only recentlv he wrote It took a bit of "sleuthing" on the advertising the El-Rosa Restaurant, former Helen Potter; a son, Larry, Division Memorial erected on the an interesting columns about Lind­ the part of Hawkshaw Schmidt to 10- operated by Joe Perella, E Co., 60th a Marine office, and a daughter, Lois, Immaculate Conception property on sey Nelson and "Tough Guy" Father cate Lt. John Ware's family, but the and Division Headquarters. The res­ a graduate student at Cornell. Gold Star Boulevard. Bob says it is Ed Connors." postmaster at Glassboro, N. J., Geo. taurant is near Vineland, N. J., and Frank was 57 years old. "something grand to behold." June 12th editions of The Boston H. McCullough, was very coopera- Joe invited former 9th men to stop To his bereaved family The Octo­ Although Father Connors was not Record - American printed feature tive and helped get the needed in- in for a free drink. Schmidt had his foil extends the heartfelt sympathy at home, which was a disappoint­ stories about the death of Austen B­ formation. heart set on taking Joe up on the of each and every member of the ment, Bob and his family visited 'the Lake. One of the stories read in part: SISTER WRITES offer-but Pat DeColli put the old Ninth Infantry Division Association. Connors Coffee Shop and he says he "Austen Lake was a military man's In one of the letters Mrs. Eva Gant buggy in high gear and speeded back -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1- could visualize the gang all crowded real combat ally in the field where wrote Schmidt, about her brother, to the Sheraton by the nearest route. in there, and he's hoping some day the going was tough. He risked his COL ELLIS IN SAME CHURCH he can be present when that gang life without flinching, to be with his is all there. boys and to write about them." LEO GULLY UNDERWENT BUT HE CHANGES "PEWS" -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W I- M.jlifary Records The Beebes' daughter just gradu­ PAINFUL SURGERY IN JUNE Lt. Col. Harry V. Ellis. Jr., is still He who is most slow in making a Although the deadline for routine stationed in the Canal Zone, but his ated from high and a son has two promise is usually the most faithful correction requests has passed, a Leo and Laura Gully write from address now is Box 942, Fort Clay­ more years to go. in the performance of it. veteran's service record may be 37 E. Quincy St., Westmont, m. Leo ton, C. Z., U.S.A. Tropic Test Cen­ The family car registered 4,200 -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1­ changed when it serves the inter­ is a former Servo Co. and G Co. 60th ter. His old address was care of R&D miles more on the speedometer after Honor means that you are too est of justice to do so, provided ap­ Regt. soldier. the trip to Worcester. proud to do wrong; pride means you Office, Fort Sherman, Canal Zone. -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W'- plication is made within three years -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W l- will not own you have done wrong. The lad underwent some painful The battle of the sexes will never -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!­ after discovery of the alleged error surgery during the middle of June It is a woman's privilege to change The gals going to the beach still or injustice. be won by either side; there is too and the medics wouldn't let him her mind. much fraternizing with the enemy. seem bound to show their legs or -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W I- travel to the Reunion. -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!- -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1_ bust. July-August, 1964 THE OCTOFOIL Page 7 Quartermaster "Boys" Had Large ILLINOIS GROUP VOTES "FRANNY" MAHER PROMISES PLENTY LODGING Turnout At Philadelphia Reunion FOR PICNIC ENCORE ACCOMMODATIONS AT WORCESTER DURING By HARRY ORENSTEIN, P ALADY'S REPORT The following correspondence was 640 East 139th Street, Palady gave a pre-reunion report received from Past President John THE WEEK-END MEMORIAL MASS TO BE HELD Bronx 54, N. Y. of his trip and also about the "boys" Clouser just as this issue of The Oc- By FRANCIS MAHER, residents. But don't let that hold you It was very good Reunion that was he had met since the last reunion. tofoil was being "put to bed." The 14 Davenport Street, back, because Worcester has motels held in Philadelphia from July 23 to At one time, Jones and Charlie Ting- morale of that Illinois group is really Worcester 10, Mass. on all four sides of the city. And July 25 1964. Thursday evening ley were chatting. Tom Gray re- something to write home about. The Immediately after each annual Re­ only one street over from the Shera­ there w~s plenty of beer and coca- membered seeing many of the "boys" report on the group's recent picnic union we all begin to think of the ton there is a new Holiday Inn which cola. Friday evening there was danc- who were present at the 1959 New speaks for itself. next time old Ninth buddies will be is almost completed. The opening ing. Saturday was the Big Day. Sat- York Reunion. SUCCESSFUL PICNIC together-and our thoughts turn at date has been set for Oct. 1. This mo­ urday morning, Father Kines, in his SCHOLARSHIP The illinois Chapter held a very once to the plans being made for tel will have over 200 rooms. I am memorial services said "Today we George Swanson's daughter. Sue, successful picnic on" June 28 at the Memorial Mass in Worcester. This is now in contact with the management are remembering the men of the received a" Ninth Division Scholar- Lake-in-the-Woods Park, not far Father Ed Connors' Annual Memo­ to le~ u~ have as many as 100 rooms. Ninth Division who made the su- ship. Good luck, Sue. from Champaign. rial Mass to our deceased members . ThIS IS the setup for anyone want­ preme sacrifice in World War II." I There were many children. at the Around 50 people attended. This which is held every November at lI~g rooms: Most motels like a one FATHER CONNORS AT BANQUET Reunion. Jones brought hIS two included 15 Association members the Immaculate Conception Church, mg?t deposit for each room. Reser­ At the banquet, Father Connors daughters. At one time the band and their families. The day was hot 353 Grove St., Worcester, Mass. This v~tIOns .should be made early and in his speech told some of his Ninth I played a "Twist" number an~ most but the breezes were cool and the Mass is well attended by our Ninth ~tIpuI~tIons made what kind of room Division World War II experiences. of the dance floor was occupIed by lake was enjoyed by the children. Division members, who are identified IS deSIred; how many in a room, etc. Father Connors also announced that the younger generation. The "old soldiers" sat around and with a wonderful Association that The rates for the new Holiday Inn this year's memorial services would Tom Pitzer joined the Ninth Di- swapped war stories and tried to stands at the top for paying tribute are n~t yet available, but before the be held on Sunday, Nov. 8, 1964 at vision Association. convince each other that their unit to their deceased members. next Issue of .The Octofoil is printed Immaculate Conception Church in BIG TURNOUT in the Ninth was the best. SIGNIFICANT DATE those r~tes ~I11 be available and will Worcester Mass. It was a pleasure to see one of the Elbert Price's son, who is now in This year Father Connors cele­ be prmted m a prominent place in General' Van Bond, the principal largest QM turnouts ~t h~ at- the army and recently returned from brates the Mass on Nov. 8. To most The Octofoil. Here are some of the speaker recalled some of his Ninth tended a Reunion. Here IS a lIst of Korea, told how things are done in of us this date represents a very im­ rates for other motels: Divisio~ experiences and continued the "boys" and their ladies: the present-day modem army. portant day in our life. Our first ac­ Esquire Motel: Single, $8' double with some of the events of modem Mr. Horace Abrams The picnic was an old fashioned tion with the enemy was on this date. $1~; 3 persons in a room $12; famil~ times. Gen. Van Bond received a Mr. Gene Berasi . family affair. And everyone brought We remember it as well as our own unIts, 4 persons, $16; 5 persons $17. standing ovation at the conclusion of Mr. Harry Orenstem something different to eat and there birth dates. So this year should be 6 persons, $18. ', his address. Dancing followed the Mr. John R?Oke was more than enough for everyone. a very special day for all of us to Worcester City Motel: 2 persons general's speech. Mr. Andy Smare FRIED CHICKEN be together and pray for our fallen $$14.50; 3 persons, $16.50; 4 persons' * * * Mr. Charles Tingley . Elbert Price, the chairman, talked Comrades. Some of our best friends 18.50. ' Q.M. NOTES. •• Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dembltsky his wife and Howard Summer's wife paid the Supreme Sacrifice during Let's all try and attend this mem­ Joy knew no bounds when Irving Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gray into frying chicken. It was delicious the Nov. 8, 1942 landings. That is abl~ ~ccas~on on November 8. Any Lamphear met Andy Sinare for the Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Jones and There wasn't any left at the end of why I ask all members to make ev­ addI~lOnal information the Writer can first time in 19 years. Other "boys" Family.. the.day. ery effort to attend the Memorial furnISh. feel free to write at the ad­ were also meeting for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Irving Lamphear. Everyone had such a good time Mass this year. P~ady. dress gIven above. If you are not al­ since World War II. Lamphear was Mr. and Mrs. Bill that it was decided to have another PLENTY OF ROOMS r.eady on Father Connors' mailing the life of the party. He had plenty Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pitzer. picnic the last Sunday in June of This year we will be unable to lIst, send him your name and address assistance in entertaining the "boys" ***, 1965 at the same place. use the Sheraton Hotel because of ~heehy and he will have mailed direct all from Sinare, Abrams. Jones, Palady Here is Dan T. s address: It was also decided to hold a din- a change in ownership and conver­ the details and program when all the and the other "boys." Mrs. Jones and Dan T. Sheehy ner and get-together on Saturday, sion to apartments for permanent final plans have been decided upon. Mrs. Pitzer were the most active 3004 Kno~ St. Nov. 14 in Springfield. Ed Am and conversationalists for the "girls." Philadelphia, Pa. Claude Murray are going to decide There was plenty of reminiscing *** the exact place for the affair to be when the "boys" relived the good old BIG DEAL FOR 1965 . held. Bragg "Exercise" COL. FElL UNCOVERS days of Fort Bragg and when they There are two super att:actIo~ for Plans were also discussed about FEW LITERARY "GEMS" recalled the stories of World War II 1965: (1) The 1965 Re~on WIll be holding the annual Memorial Day Vividly Recalled that had been lying dormant in their held ~n N w ~ork. CIty. (2). The Service on Sunday, May 30, 1965. It Col. F. C. Feil, commanding offi­ 7 A story that appeared in the last cez:, Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, N. Y., sub-conscious - as they mentioned World s Fro: wIll still .be contmued was felt that this would be best as edition of The Octofoil that pertained the towns, cities, and countries, and in 196,5. B~mg the children to the many from downstate could attend wrItes that Mrs. Feil recently pur­ to General Westmoreland's experi­ chased a small pocket size book en­ the "boys" who were connected with World s FaIr. since Monday the 31st will be con- ences in Korea, prompted a former titled "MOLLIE AND OTHER WAR the events as they happened. Mrs. Best regards to al~. Hope you are sidered a holiday. Hqtr. Co. 47th Regt. man to send in Jones asked if they would like to all well at home.-Smcerely yours- Dlinois Chapter members should PIECES," by A. J. Liebling. The a most interesting item that coin­ cover states that in this book the hear her recite a "poem." "Sure." we Harry O. **• plan now to attend these three af- cides with the Gen. Westmoreland author "selects the best of his re­ replied. It was a poem of "Mother fairs that are being planned for ev- Korean incident. Love" and as she continued on and The Committee's addresses are: eryone in the state. Association porting of Warld· War II and adds mem1;>er~ B. F. "Woody" Lockwood, the for­ n~w chap~ers of retrospective evalu­ on, the emotions of. the "boys" and Bill Palady, 322 31st St., McKees- from surrounding states mer 47th man who sent in this issue's ation ... "girls" increased. Finally, just be- port, Pennsylvania. are mVlted to attend the lllinois fore the finish, there was a humorous Harry Orenstein, 640 E. 139th St., Chapter activities. article is living in Hartford, Conn., While reading a chapter dedicated DurSN-O~WI- and is connected with the Davis­ to Hal ~oyle. ano:$er ~writer who ending. Bronx 54, N. Y. -PAY 1-9-6-5 Jacobs Travel Agency, 242 Trumbull made the'9th Division his headquar­ -~------"AUXILIARY WILL St., Hartford 3, Conn. His letter to ters at times, Mrs. Feil asked the The Octofoil reads: colonel if the 9th had fought near ROBERT H. J. DUNN EDWARD S. CHOLMELEY-JONES, GET THEIR SHOW BRING BACK MEMORIES Sedjenane, receiving an affirmative IS COUNCIL MEMBER BTY. A, 60TH F.A., IS DEAD ~~ON THE ROAD" Editor, The Octofoil: answer she remarked a chapter here The publicity surrounding the as­ "Quest for Mollie" might interest Robert H. J. Dunn, 527 Lakeview In the March-April issue of The you. Lo and behold, it turns out to Octofoil Edward S. Cholmeley-Jones During the 19th Reunion held in signment of Lieut. Gen. William C. Drive, Swedesboro, N. J., has led a Westmoreland to South Vietnam and be a very factual account of our old' most interesting career since leav­ sent in an appeal asking for help in Philadelphia a meeting of the wives, friend Molotov of the GOth. Liebling locating a Lt. Carroll, who was a for­ mothers and daughters of Associ­ mort pertinently The Octofoil story ing the Ninth Division. As a T-5 and of his Korean activities bring back went so far up on his return to the a member of Servo Co., he served mer Boston newspaper man. ation members was held in the Sher­ U. S. to dig out Mollie's background On July 7 The New York Times aton Hotel. Frank Wade, a Board memories of an occasion which may almost four years with the 47th Inf., have been a forerunner of the "light and interview his sister. Special Services. One of his du­ printed a lengthy story telling of member presided at the meeting· and Col. Feil says he does not know Ed's death. He was a Bty A. 60th Dick Pestel, another Board ~em­ plane" incident. ties was publishing "The Raider," a The older members of the Division how many stories about· the 9th Di­ daily mimeographed news bulletin F.A. man. At the time of his death ber, acted as secretary for the vision are in the booklet, but the he was an .assistant vice president will recall a "field exercise" at Fort distributed to members from the meeting. This meeting was called for Bragg in which elements of the 9th chapter about Mollie is worth the landing at Safi, to the link-up with of Johnson & Higgins, Wall St. in­ the pUrpose of organizing a Ladies' book's cost-95 cents. The book is surance brokers. He was 43 years Auxiliary to the Ninth Infantry Di­ Division were to defend the airfield the Russians in Germany. against airborne attack (as I recall published by Ballantine Books New Marty Roach, Millbury, Mass., and old and lived at 14 Patrick Lane in vision Association. Those who at­ York, and distributed by Affi'liated Wilton, Conn. the attackers were the 82nd Air­ Dunn made arrangements for mo­ tended the meeting feel that there borne). Our positions were selected Publishers, 630 5th Ave., New York vies, and asks if anyone remembers With his mother and brother. he are unlimited possibilities for the 20, N. Y. had written a book of poems and with due regard for camouflage and how many times they looked at the Auxiliary to be of great help to the concealment and all awaited the -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1_ picture, "Dancing on a Dime"? prose dealing with the two World Association in many ways. Wars. "drop" with considerable awe and OCTOFOIL STICKER ATTRACTS After leaving the 47th Dunn come Officers were elected at this initial interest as we were not sure how back to the Philadelphia Record as During the war he won the Silver organization meeting. The President Star for bravery for extinguishing this parachuting would work out and JOSEY WHILE ON TURNPIKE a police reporter, and later was news elected was Mrs. Arthur J." (Betty) our curiosity tended to overcome our . Pulling away from a filling sta­ editor on The Trentonian, a daily in an ammuntion fire. He was with the MacDougall, 5051 Homestead St., outfit during the Battle of the Bulge sense of discipline. In any case the tIOn on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Trenton, N. J., and for almost 12 Philadelphia 24, Pa. The Secretary­ roar of airplanes could be heard ap­ enroute to the Philadelphia Reunion years published his own weekly pa­ and at the time of his death was a Treasurer elected was Mrs. "Tippie" lieutenant colonel in Army Reserve. proaching and soon the blossoms of The Octofoil editor heard a honking per in Swedesboro, N. J. (Paul S.) Plunkett, 286 Zimpfer St., white canopies appeared overhead of horns and noted waving of arms The weekly was sold and Dunn -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W I- Columbus, Ohio. Female relatives of with the swaying forms of the air­ and started wondering what in the for two years has devoted full time Col. John Weissmiller Association members desiring to be­ borne hanging beneath them. While world had happened. to a commercial printing firm and come Auxiliary members at large or this was going on one or two chutes Stopping at the first spot available, the sale of office sunnlies. Beginning Suffers Third Attack desirous of organizing an Auxiliry failed to open and the black dots he was overtaken by a fine looking as of Jan. I, 1964, he has been a Lt. Col. John Wessmiller (Ret.), to meet regularly should contact the from the planes hurled to earth in couple in a car bearing Michigan li­ member of Swedesboro City Council, writes in part: Secretary-Treasurer. Dues likewise the middle of the airfield. This cense plates. The driver pointed at the community's governing body. Dear Dan: Thanks so much for will be sent to the Secretary-Treas­ shocking and unexpected tragedy the Octofoil decal and remarked­ This former 47th soldier says he the nice letter and to John Ryan my urer who will make an accounting brought the defenders from their "That's a fine outfit you're advertis­ would be most happy to hear from appreciation for his thoughtfulness to Secretary Dan Quinn, the same as carefully concealed positions on the ing." The couple turned out to be any old 9th Division buddies. He also and love of the 9th and its former Chapter Secretaries do at the pres­ run only to find that the "injured Mr. and Mrs. Fred Josey, 8162 Green wants a copy of the 47th Infantry members. ent time. Secretary Quinn is ar­ and dying" were carefully uniform­ Valley Dr., Grand Blanc, Mich., a history. He'll gladly pay a reasonable ranging with his printers now to ed dummies and our defenses were former 60th man, also enroute to the price. His own copy was passed on My military career came to a halt last year after a third heart attack print a supply of Auxiliary mem­ irrevocably disclosed. We thought Philadelphia Reunion. to an old buddy from "E" Co., who in an equal number of years. How­ bership cards. Until these cards are this was an outrageous trick but it -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1_ was a prisoner of war for 25 months. ever I had the satisfaction of com­ available the regular membership was a valuable lesson. BILL JOHNSTON IN Bob was seen mixing with the manding the Battalion I was induct­ card of the Association will be used, crowd during the Philadelphia Re­ ed into 22 years ago-1st Bn. 60th with Ladies' Auxiliary written in. Woody sends his kindest regards FAR NORTHWEST union. Inf. It become the 1st B.G. 60th at Bylaws will be presented for ap­ to all former 9th men and especial­ -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1- When William C. Johnston makes Fort Devens, Mass., where I retired proval at the New York Reunion. ly former 47th men and expresses a move, he goes for distance. His CARL WARD WRITES' because of physical disability. Both the President and Secretary­ sincere regrets for his inability to old address was 802 St. Joseph St., I would like to extend my best Treasurer report having signed up attend the Philadelphia Reunion, but South Haven, Mich. His new ad­ A.ND SENDS PICTURE wishes to old Co. A, 60th-and to additional new members to the Aux­ has positive plans for the New York dress is William C. Johnston, Realtor, Dick Pestel, associate Octofoil edi­ Division Hqtrs., to whom lowe all iliary since returning to their homes Reunion in 1965. Washington Bldg., Tacoma 2, Wash. the basis of leadership, good fellow­ from the Reunion. -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1- Bill was a lieutenant with M Co., tor, received a nice letter from Carl ship and loyalty. Ward, Box 113, Rt. 1, .Reidsville, -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1- 60th, having joined the regiment in REGARDS TO CAPT. CARR SHIMKOSKI ASKS FOR September, 1944. After the war he N. C., shortly after Ward returned I am also anxious to extend my NEW YORK CHAPTER to the Tar Heel state after an enjoy­ BETTER GRADE PAPER was public information officer for able trip to the 19th Reunion. Carl best to an old hospital buddy, Capt. BUllETINS INTERESTING the Ninth Division. Guy E. Carr, of the 39th. I hope he's Henry Shimkoski, Worcester, Mass. The Johnston firm deals particu­ mentions some especially good pic­ Each succeeding issue of the Bulle­ and a member of the Board, sug­ tures his group made in Philadelphia still around. larly with commercial industrial in­ I haven't been so far away that I tin put out by the New York Chap­ gested to The Octofoil editor during vestment realty accounts. and promises to send some to The ter seems to improve in reader in­ the Reunion banquet that it would Octofoil soon. He enclosed one pic­ missed Father Connors. Having vis­ -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1- ited him on a number of occasions terest. Through the Bulletin mem­ be a good idea to have The Octo­ If it were as easy to arouse en­ ture of himself and Jack Davis, 311 bers are kept well informed obout foil printed on a better grade of thusiasm as it is to arouse suspicion, Church St., Black Mountain, N. C. and having him in my home to give it the Father Conors' blessing. To all the activties that are planned. paper than the pulp newstock now just think what could be accom­ -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W I­ me that means a lot. John J. Rizzo is the incumbent being used. Hank remarked that he plished. White lies have been out of fash­ -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1­ prexy of the Greater New York kept all copies of his Octofoils in­ -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1­ ion for years. Now they come in Hash is round steak on its second Chapter. John is also a member of tact and after a few months they "Rolling in money" is a pleasant Technicolor. time around. the National Board of Governors. begin turning yellow. form of exercise. -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W I- -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W I- ~PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1- -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1- -PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1- I Page 8 THE OCTOFOIL July-August, 1964

1964 CONVENTION PROCEEDING5-CContinuedJ Proceedings of 72nd Meeting­ Upon a motion duly made by Dom committee: The following men were 5. Donna Boyle of SomerviUef Miele and seconded by Mike Mysyk named: William Solliday, Victor Mass., daughter of Thomas Boyle National Board of Governors it was voted to: Accept the minutes Butswinkus, Joseph Lipka, Edward fonnerly with the 26th FA.. Bty. C: The 72nd meeting of the Board of Chapter. They are havinJ! good of the 18th Annual Reunion as read McGrath, Arthur Schmidt and Paul The sum of $250.00. Vocational aim: Governors was called to order at 4:05 meetings. The Chapter purchased and place same on file for the record. Plunkett. Math teacher in high school. P.M., July 23, 1964, at the Hotel "overseas hats" for their members Thomas Boyle, the Treasurer, The Committee recommends: Total grants, $950.00. Sheraton, Philadelphia, Pa., attend­ to be used at various veterans' gave his report. The Treasurer gave 1. That an assistant editor be Harrison Daysh, Chairman of the ed by Messrs. John Clouser, Harry events, 9th Division Memorial, etc. an outlined report on the income named to aid the Editor of The Oc­ By-Laws Committee, named Ray­ Orenstein, John Rizzo, W a 1t e r Maher also informed the Board and spendings for the year. He con- tofoil in case of illness. mond Strall and Ronald Murphy as O'Keeffe, Al Cuprys, Frank Wade, members that the hotel used by the ~l~ded With. ~ese remar~s, "Ag~in, 2. Look into a plan to get small members of his committee who met Francis Maher, Victor Butswinkus, members when they attended Father It IS my opmIOn, that thIS AssocIa- ads from members who have their and discussed two amendments to Richard Pestel, Henry Shimkowski, Connors Memorial Mass and dinner tion is in excellent financial condi- own business. the By-laws, submitted by Edward Leonard DeBell, John Bonkowski was no longer available as the hotel tion." Upon a motion duly made by 3. Set a deadline for the paper as Egan. and Frank Ozart. Also present were had been converted over into an Mike ~ysyk and seconded by John of the 10th of the month, every two After a motion duly made by Ed­ Vincent Guglielmino, First Vice­ apartment house. Maher gave the Boden It was voted to: Accept the months, starting with the 10th of ward Egan and seconded by John President; Thomas Boyle, Treasurer, members a list of motels in the Wor­ Treasurer's report. August. Rizzo it was voted to amend the and 'guests Richard Cooper, Herb Ol­ cester area and added that more de­ FINANCE ~OMMITTEE 4. The Committee thanked Paul By-laws to read: That all capital sen and Rev. Gerald Rowan. tails will be published in The Oc­ The PresIdent then called uoon PI nk tt th Edit f Th 0 t f i1 g