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This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections at CrossWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Octofoil by an authorized administrator of CrossWorks. VOLUME XV One Year, $1.50 NUMBER 4 THE NINTH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION Single Copy, 20 Cents Columbus, Ohio - 286 Zimpfer St, Columbus, Ohio - HI ckory 4-9709 March-April, 1962 ROUNDI·NG UP BABY-SITTERS FOR REUNIOE CHOW, LODGING, BEER, ENTERTAINMENT I'N MAYBE GEN. WESTMORELAND WILL "JUMP" FAIRPORT, N. Y. TO BE NORTH CAROLINA IS CHEAPER ••• EVEN HOST CITY FOR "B" CO. HAVE FREE PARKING FOR CARS Seeing is believing ... and then it's hard to believe there's 39TH REUNION IN JUNE such a vast difference on price tags in and around Fayetteville, Mr. Michael J. McInerney, an hon­ North Carolina, as compared with the large metropolitan cen­ ored Gold Star Dad, who attends all the New York Chapter meetings, ad­ ters where the Ninth Infantry Division Association has been vises The Octofoil that great plans holding Reunions ever since the end of World War II. are in the making for the forthcom­ Those who have been unable to attend heretofore because ing "B" Co. 39th Regt. Reunion at their budget wouldn't pennit-should take a second look this Fairport, N. Y. year-and decide whether they can afford not to spend July This gala affair was held in Bing­ hatl).ton, N. Y., last year, at which 26-27-28 with their old buddies and their families. ·time Mr. and Mrs. McInerney were BABY SITTERS? lar places. Because of this no one .:the guests of Tom and Gertrude Or- Yep, Herb Clegg and that Fayette- should fear having the fact advertis­ o band-and as Mr. Mc put it-BOY­ ville Committee are toying with the ed that they are again in Fayetteville. OH, BOY-did we have a ball! idea of maybe recruiting a few SEND AD IN NOW June 8, 9 and 10 are the dates set young ladies who will ride herd on Send copy and money in now for for the Fairport celebration. the youngsters while the "old folks" space in the beautiful program that President AI Dirisio ("The Hawk") go out and paint the town red in is being produced by the Fayetteville assures all former "B" Co. men and the wee small hours. Committee: their wives the time of their life. A check with the restaurants and MAKE RE~;ERVATIONS Any former B Co. man who can make it to Fairport on the dates taverns show conclusively that the Don't del./ writing the hotel for cost of merchandise in these places reservatioi1s. Today is not one day mentioned will certainly find it well is far more reasonable than has ever too earlv worth their time. LET'S GO MEN been the case at any of the Reunion The fe wing letter is self-:explan- And don't forget to bring the wives ci~hehFRi~o~~rking arrangements ator,"'~ , and sweethearts along. They will en­ • ~~#-~',,",,"~om---ol the' chnnbI~rai"""up3'fo"~1'!-'en­ joy every'minute while there. i~l :ds~~~~tr~~ ~ nk:;:~:~~~; -~ ·'~B!~~~,F;~gt~ltc~·i- tertalnment df membf!-rs of the Association and' their guests who at­ Fairport is celebrating its Sesqui­ reasonable. 'Market House 'end the 1962 Reunion at Fort Bragg-July 26-27-28. The above Centennial this year and special ar­ SWIMMING FREE Fayet~eville, North Carolina photo was made recently just as an 82nd Airborne Division jump from rangements have been made by the a C.130 got under way at the Fort. Thrills arranged for the wives, Be sure and bring along the bath- =,.... January 9, 1962. Centennial committee for those at­ ing suit for "mama" and the tots. The To the bers of the Ninth Infan- daughters, sweethearts, mothers-and especially the 'teen age boys tending the B Co. reunion. try Divi ". n Association: who lDili accompany thei,. parents to the Southern Army Base will be Every citizen in Fairport knows swimming facilities at the Post will Welcome back to the Fayetteville- eXfH!riences they will never forget. AI Dirisio at the Hawk Restaurant be free, and this time it won't be the Fort Bragg Community! in Fairport. If any former B Co. men mud hole called McFadden's Pond. We hope that you will have a tre­ desire additional information about The swimming will be at the Offi- mendous turnout for your conven- Remember friends the Reunion write to President Al cers' Club. tion here in July. I,OCTOFOIL GETS RESULTS Dirisio, .care the Hawk Restaurant, If there are any tennis enthusiasts You'll find a change or two in Who Advertised In Fairport, N. Y. whointend attending the Fort :Bragg evidence in both parts of the com­ The Souvenir Book FOR IANNETTI'S APPEAL -FORT BRAGG JULY 26-27-28"':- Reunion, they may as well bring munity, especially if you. haven't On page 2 of the last issue of Oc­ along their racquets and shoes-for been back since 1942. When you left, According to Herb Clegg and his tofoil a short notice was printed ask­ KOROBKO IS PROUD the tennis courts will be for free Cumberland County had a popula- hard working committee in Fayette­ ing anyone who had first hand in­ T~AT GANG al~here are two..golf courses avail- tion of some 59,000 people. Today ville, the business people in that area formation about Ed Iannetti's injury able where a small greens fee will we have grown to a population ex­ are being most generous in patron­ to contact him at 251 W. 34th St., DONATED TO FUND be charged. ceding 150,000, so you'll find the izing the advertising columns of the scenery has changed a bit. New York City and help him estab­ The Octofoil is always happy to beautiful Souvenir Program the com­ lish a claim with the VA. Ed was WELCOME AT OPEN MESSES Fort Bragg has also acquired a mittee is getting out. Without this get a letter from John Korobko of Everyone will be welcome at both full fledged Air Base, Pope. 'tnost elated at the response the story the Greater 'Michigan Chapter. John's support it would not be possible to b'rought and reported on the matter the Officers and Non-Commissioned Some of the Ninth, as you know, publish this beautiful keepsake-and home address is 9540 Decatur, De­ Officers Open Messes where for a made some rather permanent con­ at the last New York Chapter meet­ troit 27, Mich. No one who attended many of the entertainrnept features ing. He had received a letter from a very modest sum fine food and nections while here so you might find that will be furnished Association the Detroit Reunion can ever forget drinks can be purchased. a friend or two from 1942 to locate buddy in Bellaire, Tex., Harold D. the outstanding job Korobko and his members, their families and friends Wallace, 4510 Pine St., Bellaire. VISIT THE BEACHES EARLY any of the old spots. would not be possible if was not for committee did. Wallace advises Iannetti that he John is still having much trouble There are many fine beaches not Should you desire qny specific in- the generosity of these North~,!2aro­ very far from Fayetteville in both formation prior to your arrival, lina business people. arrived at the scene five minutes with the back ailment-but he, Marie after the accident near Algiers which and the kids are making big plans for North and South Carolina. Many please do not hesitate to advise us. The least members of the Associa­ members have planned to go to one Yours most cordially, tion can do when they reach Fay­ resulted in Iannetti receiving a bad that pilgrirnmage to Fort Bragg. And head injury. Wallace advised in the when John Korobko makesilup his of the beaches a few days before the MONROE E. EVANS, etteville and Fort Bragg is to study -~ere's Reunion, coming from the beach out- President. the advertising columns of their letter that Charles Lowery, Elbert mind to fulfill a mission Souvenir Program and show their Tun~ and Willie E. Leonard were nothing short of death that will stop ing directly to Fort Bragg. Others Other letters offering co-operation with him when they Iannetti him. Herb Clegg might as well make are planning on going on down into have ben received from Charles C. appreciation by liberally patronizing Florida just as soon as the Reunion Clark, Executive Vice President of those who have taken paid advertis­ unc9....nn.... sciouss and learned later that he room reservations for the Korobko had'l!Uffered a fractured skull.. Wal­ clan now. is over. There are all kinds of possi- the Fayetteville Chamber of Com' ing space in the program. The National Board of Governors bilities for a nominal sum that usual- merce, and from Lt. J. E. Shelton, of -FORT BRAGG JULY 26-27-28- lace .wrote that Charles Lowey was a Warrant Officer at the time and sent the Detroit Chapter $100 after ly cost much more for similar vaca- the Fort Bragg Chief of Staff's Office. '962 Dues Payments should be able to help Iannetti pros­ the Detroit Reunion as a small token tions. Enthusiasm and co-operation that ecute his claim. Lowey" was heard of appreciation for the outstanding NEW ENGLANDERS ALL SET is forthcoming in making this July St'" Order of the Day from last in Kankakee, Ill. Wallace job they had done. Now read what Judging from the letters being re- 26-27-28 Reunion at Fort Bragg the Secy. Dan Quinn "whacked" 2,800 says he will be glad to give a state­ happens-just read it in John Ko­ ceived from New England members, Daddy of All Reunions is almost un­ names from the mailing list of this ment to the VA-if the New York robko's own words: that area will be better represented believable. There'll be a hot time in issue of The Octofoil. They were VA will contact the VA in Houston, "Say, Paul, after kicking an idea at Fort Bragg than it has been at any the old town July 26-27-28, 1962. "free loaders" who received the last Texas. around for quite some time, we in of the previous Reunions. -THINK ABOUT '62 DUES N-O-W!- issue although they were delinquent the Chapter are sending the $100 in not having paid 1962 dues. Dues Iannetti pointed out that this inci­ LOT OF BRASS TO BE THERE MI· N dent shows how important The Oc­ check from National (from the Re­ A few of those who have notified any nterestlng ews for 1962 are still due and payable. union), to Danny to be placed in the Secy. Quinn for sure they would be Letters Are Being Held Send them to Secretary Dan Quinn, tofoil is when it can reach down into Memorial Scholarship Fund. We all 412 Gregory Ave., Weehawken, N. J. Texas and be a means of contact for at Fort Bragg are Generals Matt Just as this issue of The Octofoil sincerely hope that no one thinks we Eddy, Edwin Randle, George Smythe, was going to press Secy. Quinn made -THINK ABOUT '62 DUES N-O-W!- men of the Ninth Infantry Division may be setting a precedent. We feel Association in New York State. that this money would be put to a John Van Houten and William West- contact over long distance and ad­ Deadline for Copy --FORT BRAGG JULY 26-27-28- much better use than if we just kept moreland. Many former Battalion vised he had received some 30 to 40 PAROLISI IS A DAD it in our Chapter." Commanding Officers, Battery C.O., most interesting letters from mem­ Will Be May 'Oth Still showing that old Ninth spirit have written that they were planning bers with their 1962 dues within the It is hoped to get the next issue of -one for all and all for one! to attend and were looking forward past few days. Most of the letters FOR THIRD TIME to seeing all their "boys" again. contained newsy notes that should The Octofoil on the presses by May -PAY 1962 DUES N-O-W- 15. By setting the deadline May 10 The stork has again visited the NAMES TO BE PRINTED be printed-but because of the fact will give only five days for the re­ Andy Parolisi family, It all happen­ Packing His "Duds" The Fayetteville Observer plans to the presses were just about ready to write, typesetting, proofreading and ed on Feb. 20, 1962, bringing an 8 Gordon Taylor, 135 Wedgewood print the names of all former Ninth start rolling, it was decided to give makeup. Since many of the chores pound 13-ounce boy, who was named Drive, Greenville, S. C., won't have men attending the Reunion so any those letters top priority in the col­ necessary to produce an issue of The James. The Parolisis have two other very far to travel in order to get over of their old 1941 vintage friends in umns of The Octofoil in the next Octofoil must be put in by the editor children, Philip, 10, and Carol, 8. to Fayetteville, N. C. for the Re­ the area may know who's attending issue. after his regular office hours, this Andy was with Co. M, 39th. New union. But he's already started get­ and can look them up. The statute -THINK ABOUT '62 DUES N-O-WI- will not leave much leeway_So York Chapter Secy. Dom Miele sent ting ready. He has also sent in for of limitations has killed off any un- A woman happy with her husband please have copy for the next issue congratulations from the Chapter. a three-year membership card. paid bar bills that may have been Iis better for the children than 1,000 in not a day later than May 10. --FORT BRAGG JULY 26-27-28-- -FORT BRAGG JULY 26-27-28- left at the Town Pump or other simi- books on child welfare.-Anon. . Page 2 THE OCTO FOIL March-April, 1962 MRS. GLENN MOORE IS ,------,, .... THE OCrOfOl1 NINTH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION MOST THANKFUL FOR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Form. 3579 Should be sent to 286 Zimpfer St., Columbu., Ohio n EDITORIAL AND EXECUTIVE OFFICES - COLUMBUS, OHIO SYMPATHY EXPRESSIONS Dan Quinn, National Secretary, Ninth Infantry Division Assn., t Mrs. Glenn O. Moore, the bereaved i Octo'oll Editor •••••••••••••••••••••••..••••••••••••••• PAUL S. PLUNKETT 412 Gregory Ave., Weehawken, New Jersey AIII.tan' Editor and Circulation Manager••...... •...... RICHARD PESTEL widow of the Association's past na- i t tional president, contacted. The Oc- ~ tofoil by telephone and with a voice i Enclosed please find 1962 dues for: * NATIONAL*OFFICERS * JOHN SABATO, President, 2743 Snyder Avenue, , Pennsylvania choked with emotion, tried to explain ~ VINCENT GUGLIELMINO, 1st Vice·Pres., 114 Charles St., Floral Park, L. I., N. Y. HERBERT OLSEN, 2nd Vice·President, 389 Highland Ave., Randolph, Mass. ~f':~:th~P~:~~t~~e~:dh~~~: ~ Name - _ _ _._ Serial No ,_ JACK O'SHEA 3rd Vice·President, 412 South Avenue, Holmes, Pa. ~ HARRISON DAYSH Judge Advocate, 4303 Carriage Court, Kensington, Maryland from Association members in all sec- DANIEL QiJI~.1. Secretary, 412 Gregory Ave., Weehawken, N. J. tions of the country since Glenn's THOMAS BOyLE, Treasurer, 39 Hall Ave., Somerville, Mass. death. The task of acknowledging BOARD Of GOVERNORS each and every one seemed too big 1962 - 1964- a job to undertake and she asked !J City .-:.- -- ...... •...... Zone ..--.. State - . John Korobko, Detroit, Mich. Francis Maher, Worcester, Mass. that her heartfelt thanks be conveyed Michael Belmonte, Chicago, 111. Alfons Cuprys, Mt. Emphram, N. J. to one and all through the columns Anthony Chaconas, Washington, D. C. John Clouser, Mt. Prospect, Ill. ~ Paul S. Plunkett, Columbus, Ohio John Rizzo, Long Beach, L.I., N.Y. of The Octofoil. I was a member of: 1963 - Board Members Emeritus However, on the day of publication Maj. Gen. W. C. Westmoreland, U.S. Lt. Gen. Manton S. Eddy (Retired) Mabel Moore (as all the Association Military Acad., West Point, N.Y. Battery _ ~ .. ; Company ; Regiment 9th Div. George Apar, Franklin Sq., L.I., N. Y. Maj. Gen. Louis A. Craig

PARTIAL LIST OF THOSE WHO ENJOYED HOSPITALITY REUNION MEMORIES NEVER FORGOTTEN OF FATHER CONNORS DURING MEMORIAL SERVICES The following list of names is not Russell Cosgrove, 145 Pinkney Karl Malmstrom, Holden, Mass. a complete list of those who at­ St., Boston, Mass. Paul Morrissette, 116 Liberty St., tended the Memorial Services held Carrol F. DeVoid, Hinesburg, Ver- Pawtucket, R. 1. for deceased Ninth Division men by mont. Joseph G. Miethe, 176 Richland Father Ed Connors in Worcester, Mark F. Conley, 160 Canton St., Rd., Norwood, Mass. (Gold Star) Mass., Nov. 5. Many of the Gold Star people who were present at the Randolph, Mass. David G. Murphy, 206 Beech St., church were not at the hotel for the Myron Garkey, RFD, Presque Isle, Roslindale, Mass banquet at which time most of these Maine. Edward McHugh, 786 Thompson­ names were gotten together. How­ Fred B. D'Amore, 95 Webster St., ville Rd., Suffield, Conn. ever, it may well be a guide for E. Boston, Mass. Michael J. Mahar, 51 Straw Ave., many of our members desirous of Mrs. Louisa J)'Orazio, 33 Eddy St., Florence, Mass. old buddies' addresses and interest Waltham 54, Mass. (Gold Star) William A Mills,t26 Mystic Valley in who were able to make the trip Pat DeColli, 1837 S. Carlisle St., Pkwy., Arlington 74, Mass. to Worcester in 1961 for this great Philadelphia 45, Pa. nnie Matulis, 49. Mendon St., event: W . ster, Mass. Samuel Robinson, 18 Longview John Downey, 121 Baldwin Ave., Jersey City 6, N. J. I:rio J. Machione, 31 Delmont Dr., Marblehead, Mass. St., Dorchester, Mass. Albert C. Ferrante, 35 Cove Ave., John J. Dawson, 6 Broad St., Bel- Daniel 4... Mazeika, 31 Peacedeel Framingham, Mass. mont, Mass. .' Ave., Wor~er 7, Mass. Thomas Delli Priscoli, Jr., 31 N. Joseph D'Antuono, 104 Waverly WI J. O'Keefe, 1858 Woodbine Shawmut St., Springfield, Mass. St., Arlington 74, Mass. St., ewood 27, N. Y. William DeFeo, 184 Gladstone St., Her t Olsen, Sr., 50 Stoughton . Ni{:holas DiMel1a, 90 Orient Ave., E. Boston, Mass. Boston, Mass. St., dolph, Mass. (Gold Star) E: Jesse R. Davis, Box 84, Hebron, Herbert E. Olsen, Sr., 50 Stough­ John A. Lucey, 72 Martin St., Ohio. ton St., Randolph, Mass. (Gold Star) Holyoke, Mass. James A. Dulong, 111 Lake Shore Herbert E. Olsen, 389 Highland Peter Fortunato, 64 Dane St., Rd., Salem Depot, N. H. Ave, Randolph, Mass. Beverly, Mass. Valentine S. Demaria, 20 Rochmere John J. O'Donnell, Box 243, Pitts­ Thomas F. Collins, 55 Winslow Ave., Old Greenwich, Conn. field, Mass. Road, Swampscott, Mass. John J. Edmunds, 51 Longwood Harry Orenstein, 640 E. 139th St., Francis K. Maher, 14 Davenport Rd., Quincy 66, Mass. Bronx, N. Y. St., Worcester, Mass. Manny Effron, 219 Atlantic Ave., Lewis Orticari, Royalton, Vt. Noted above is one of the many Jine picturu made at the De­ Atlantic City, N. J. Charles J. Burba, Pleasant St., Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Plunkett, 286 troit Reunion by Doe Rishel, Genet7a, Ohio, former 47th man. The John Feeley, 11 Phillip's Drive, W. Zimpfer St., Columbus, 0 above members of tM Greater New York Chapter, are, left to right: Paxton, Mass. Boylston, Mass. Mr. and Mrs Richard Pestel, 1407 Lou Almassy, Mr. Michael Mclnnerny, Cold Star father; Pat Morano, Charles Gramness, 80 Hillview Bill Fox, 1306 Brentwood Lane, Livingston Ave, Columbus, Ohio. Jack Scully, Frank Fa~io. Front row, Danny Quinn and Sammy Ave., Franklin Park, N. Y. Muncie, Ind. Charles Parslow, 361 Main St., Fa"auto. S. M. Byrne, 7 Meade St., Pea­ Fred Talarico, 99 W. Union St., Holden, Mass. body, Mass. Pittsfield, Mass. Frank Provost, 48 Center St., Hol­ Louis Ahnassy, 70 Park Terrace yoke, Mass. E, New York City. James E. Flanagan, 98 Aberdeen Gives father Ed's Rd., N. Quincy 71, Mass. Anthony J. Polito, 236 Beverly Rd., WOODSIDE REMEMBERS Pat Morano, 209 Suttons Lane, Worcester, Mass. Project a 800st Highland Park, N. J. E. V. Fannetti, 215 W. 34th St, New York 1, N. Y. Arthur Pavlus, 147-49 Huxley St., Dominick Miele, Secretary of the FATHER ED CONNORS' William Zweil, 175 Gold St. No. Jamaica 22, N. Y. Arlington, N. J. John H Jagling, 41 Willow St., Greater New York Chapter, forward­ As­ Reading, Mass. Mrs. and Miss Picone, 27 Edwards ed to The Octofoil a copy of a letter WAR MEMORIAL PROJECT Dominic Miele, 20-06 24th Ave., Ct., Lynn, Mass. toria, L. I., N. Y. Charles C. Gill, 434 Old Trail, Bal­ he received from Arthur R. Schmidt Good old Bob Woodside was one timore 12, Md. ___ Camille Pelland, 3211 Providence of the New York Chapter. The letter Peter Cusack, 566 LaGrange St" Rd., So. Grafton, Mass. of the best and bravest Jeep drivers J. A. Gurliaccio, 21 Lawrence St., is self-explanaotry and reads: in the Ninth Division. He was with W. Roxbury, Mass. Wilmington, Mass. Thomas Delli Priscoli, 31 Shaw­ J. Guy McCormick, Jr., 516 Howell munt St., Springfield 8, Mass. Dear Dom: I am enclosing herewith Co. B, 60th. Even his commanding Lane, Havertown, Pa. Pat Giallonard, 63 Mildon Ave., my check as a contribution toward officer forgave him for driving the Marlboro, Mass. Louis Pergiovanni, 53 Wassau Cir­ Frank Fazio, 820 Mace Ave., cle, E. Hartford, Conn. the Greater New York Chapter do­ officer back through a rain of shells Bronx, N. Y. Anthony V. Guanci, 528 Loring nation for the Father Connors' memo­ the second time to locate five gallons Ave., Salem, Mass. Gil Pemokes, 250 Washington St., Vincent Guglielmino, p4 Charles Woburn, Mass. rial in honor of our departed com­ of Vino he had buried on the hill. St., Floral Park, N. Y. , Jack Graham, 2 Endicott Terrace, rades of the Ninth Infantry Division. Woodside is a native of Rome, ~urel Dorchester, Mass. Mrs. Antonio Puccini, 43 Bradley Henry Gargiulo, 238 St., St., Somerville, Mass. (Gold Star) I attended the recent Father Con­ N. Y. For months now his health has E. Haven, Conn. J Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Gray, 73 nors Memorial Mass in Worcester and been so bad that he could not work Monmouth St., Brookline, Mass. John P. Quinn, 29 Shamrock St., Renalo Russo, 1 Mott :=ft., arling- Worcester, Mass saw the plans for the new memorial, any at all. He moved to Chickasaw, ton, Mass. \ George Gartley, Rt. 2, Preque Isle, and I agree that it will be a rather Ala., hoping that his health would Maine. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Quinn, 412 Greg­ G. J. Leone, Arlington"Ma8s. ory Ave., Weehawken, N. J. costly project. I also am in agreement improve. Deciding he'd have to take Frank Podsiadlo, Cross St., South A. A. Gillis, 73 E. Main St., North­ with the sentiments stated in the it slow and easy indeftnitelyBob ap­ boro, Mass. Ralph Renna, 60 Prince St, Boston plied to Uncle Sam for his Social Grafton, Mass. 9, Mass. meeting later - that the cost of the Pat Reale, 72 E. Sunny~ide Lane, Antonio Giacobbe, 3234 Paulding memorial should not be borne entire­ Security, for which he has been pay­ Livingston, N. J. , Ave., Bronx 69, N. Y. Alfred Rago, 738 New St., Union­ ing for all these years. On March 12 dale, N. Y. ly by Father Connors. Rather, the Thomas Delmore; 21. Knollwood Arthur Gianopoulos, 35 Standish cost of the memorial should be paid the first Social Security check ar­ Rd., Medford, Mass.' Rd., Watertown 72, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. John J Rizzo, 29 for primarily by former Ninth Infan­ rived. On the same day-March 12­ Michael Bish, 19 Campbell Circle, Louis Genatossio, 256 Safford St., Louisiana St, Long Beach, Long IsI., Bob Woodside, Box 125, Chickasaw, New York. try Division men. As for myself, I Duquesne, Pa. Wollaston 70, Mass. could not think of a more worthy Ala., mailed a $5 check to Father Ed Earl Beaudoin, S. Main St., Gard­ Thomas F. Green, Jr., 9 ONeil Dr., Rev. Gerald F. Rowan, St. Patrick's cause to make a donation to. Connors as a donation toward the ner, Mass. Westboro, Mass. Church, Kinman, Kansas. -Sincerely, Arthur R. Schmidt. erection of the Ninth Division War Joseph Bergin, Jr., Needham, Henry Hill, 511 Essex St" Wemouth Mr. and Mrs. James Regan, 24 -THINK ABOUT '62 DUES N"()·W1- l\t~emorial at the Immaculate Con­ Mass. Mass. Pearson Ave., Somerville, Mass. ception Church, Worcester, Mass. He James F. Keohane, Clematis St., Jerry Heagney, 6 Florence St., At­ (Gold Star) JOE PERELLA OPERATING made out another check for $11 and Dorchester, Mass. tleboro, Mass. Joseph Russo, 225 Summer St., A SWANKY NIGHT CLUB sent it to Secy. Quinn for three years Mrs. Bernard Miethe, 27 Eastman Frank Heikkila, 773 Norgate, West­ Wemouth, Mass. dues. The Octofoil just can't let 9th The residents of Vineland, N. J., St., Dorchester~ Mass. (Gold Star) field, N. J. Vincent Recchia, 28 Bentley Rd., Division spirit like that go unnoticed. Mr. George' Apar, 330 Fairway Warwick, R. 1. recently were handed attractive and Although a sick man that old pride James K. Daroutunian, 90 McLean appealing handbills advertising the Dr., Franklin Square, N. Y. Ave., Yonkers, N. Y. Mrs. Madeline Roettinger, 217-39 and Ninth Division spirit still burns Mr. and Mrs. John J. Ahern, 88 114th Rd., Cambria Heights, N. Y. EI Rosa Restaurant and Bar, 40 N. just as bright in the body of Bob Harold Hokanson, 99 Dustin St., Delsea Drive, Vineland, N. J. It so Memorial Way, Arlington, Mass Brighton, Mass. James H. Swotchak, 13 Cleveland Woodside as it ever did. Now he says Ave, Westfield, Mass. happens that the El Rosa is operated he and Lee (Mrs. Woodside) are as­ Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Albanese, Emil Hrubec, 5 Holly Rd., Iselin, by a former E Co. 60th man, Joe Box 95, White River Junction, Vt. New Jersey. Peter Strach, 68 Boulevard Ave., sured of being able to make the trip Mr. and Mrs. Melvin J. Anderson, Perella, whose home address is 400 to Fort Bragg in July. Harold Huber, 1111 W. Henley St., Lincoln, Rhode Island. EastAve., Vineland. 1 Jordan Terrace, N. Grafton, Mass. Olean, N. Y. Henry Santos, 213 River Rd., Lin­ Woodside enclosed a map of Fort Byron Angell, 572 Smithfield Rd., Julius L. Iannotti, 2 Foxon Road, coln, R. I. Joe and his wife Tess have really Bragg and the Fayetteville area in N. Providence 4, R. I. East Haven, Conn. Fred Sargis, 1837 Bellvue Ave., made the EI Rosa a favorite place his heartwarming letter to The Oc­ F. and J. Apostolides, 40 Wallis St., Richard J. Keegan, 8 Nerious Ave., Syracuse, N. Y. for all kinds of parties. When res­ tofoil. He recalls the many native Peabody, Mass. ervations are made in sufficient time Carolinians who invited he and oth­ Revere 5, Mass. George Sarka, 2432 25th At., as­ in advance to allow Joe and Tess Thomas J. Boyle, 39 Hall Ave., Jim Kelley, 25 Idlewell Blvd., toria, L. 1. er dog faces to their homes for Sun­ Somerville, Mass. to properly decorate the plaee--dec­ Weymouth, Mass. Raymond J. Strall, 276 VanBuren orations are put up to suit any and days dinners the two years he was William Bongiorno, 197 Waltham Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Lessard, 123 Ave., Teaneck, N. J. at Fort Bragg. As Woodside puts it: St., Lexington, Mass. every occasion. Cedar Ridge Rd., Newington, Conn. Mr. and Mrs. George Swanson, 41 Individuals who are good judges The Ninth Division is returning to George Joe Brenick, Route 3, Lo­ (Gold Star) Pine St., New Haven, Conn. those good people backed up with a gan, Ohio. of high class Italian and American George Levesque, 38 Aquidneck John Sabato, 7743 Snyder Ave., cooking claim that the chow pre­ record of accomplishments that is William F. Braun, 1121 New York Ave., Portsmouth, R. 1. Philadelphia 45, Pa. unsurpassed by any unit. Ave., Brooklyn 3, N. Y. pared in the El Rosa kitchen is tops. Francis Lovell, 81 Bennett St., Louis Salzono, 67 Clifton Ave., Joe would be particularly happy F.RIEND OF GLENN'S George J. Bundza, 138 Beaver­ Brighton, Mass. brook Pkwy., Worcester, Mass. J!._ New Haven, C•. for any of his old E Co. 60th buddies ., Like thousands of others Wood­ Jacob Laskau, 1,t First Ave., New Leo Stier, 38, . erron Ave., Cam­ to stop in for a few minutes when side was shocked to read of Past Na­ Donald R. Bennett, 289 Orient York, N. Y. . . bridge, Mass. Ave., Pawtucket, R. 1. they are in the vicinity of Vineland. tional President Glenn Moore's un­ Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C Lynch, 475 Arthur Rich.d Schmidt, 69-20 timely death. Bob had attended both Mr. and Mrs. Orlando J. Bruno, Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, N J. -PAY 1962 DUES N-O·W- 18 Hamilton Rd., Belmont, Mass. 69th St., BrooklYn 27, N. Y. reunions held in Columbus and had (Gold Star) Mrs. Frances Saers, 147-49 Huxley become to feel close to Glenn along Mr .and Mrs. Alfons Cupry, 1124 Mrs. Florence Lessard, 123 Cedar W Kings Highway, Mt. Ephraim, St., Jamaica 22, Queens, N. Y. . Lawrence McLaughlin, 82 Gould with many other friends he has in New Jersey. Ridge Rd., Newington, Conn. (Gold Edward Shea, 39 Gallivan Boule­ St, Wakefield, Mass. the Columbus Chapter. Star) vard, Dorchester 24, Mass. Dick Cooper, 156 Bay St., Glens Mrs. Mary Conway, Springfield, -FORT BRAGG JULY 26-27-28- Falls, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. McIner­ Leila Tansey, 84 Sargent St., Hart­ Mass. (Gold Star) Roger Cournoyer, Scott Hill Rd., ney, 1709 2nd Ave, New York 28, ford, Conn. Mrs. Frances Lunney, Worcester, A List of Regimental Billingham, Mass. New York (Gold Star) Mr. and Mrs. Irvin M. Taylor, 23 Mass. (Gold Star) Henry J. Chiarini, 821 American Joseph McKenzie, 95 Washington Milden Ave, Marlboro, Mass. E. C. Roscoe, Storrs, Conn. Commanders of 9th Legion Hwy., Roslindale 31, Mass. Ave., Waltham, Mass. Paul F. Turner, 3 Silk St, Woburn, John J. Scully, 99 Summit Ave., Jackie Connors, Salt Point Road, Ronald V. Murphy, 44 Strawberry Mass. Summit, N. J. Units Being Compiled Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Lane, Scituate, Mass. Ed Twigg, 63 Bradford Rd., Water­ John L. Schmucker, 88-36 186th Secretary Quinn has requested , 9 Ridgewood Ave., George McSheehy, 102 Forest St., town, Mass. St., Hollis 23, N. Y. Generals Matt Eddy and Louis A. Keene, N. H. Fitchburg, Mass. James Tomaso, 42 Ashford St., W. Zigmond Barszeuski, Easthampton, Craig to compile a list of all former Paquale Celentano, 176 William Mr. and Mrs. Francis B. McLaugh­ Haven, Conn. Mass. regimental commanders of the 9th St., West Haven, Conn. lin, 74 Highland St." Canton, Mass. Max Umansky, 83-20 141st St., Ja­ John White, Rockland, Mass. Division in order to complete his John Clemmey, 61 Madeline Dr., John McLaughlin, 232 Palson St., maica 35, N. Y. John H. Jagling, 41 Willow St., list of those to be sent special in­ East Providence, R. I.. Brighton, Mass. Robert Valenti, 21 Oval Rd., Quin­ Reading, Mass. vitations to attend the 1962 Reunion. Marie Crane, 8 Valentine Road, Mr. and Mrs. James McCaGe, 655 cy, Mass. Charles Lewis, 143 Fuller St., If the response is good some mem­ Green Harbor, Mass. E. 14th St., New York 9, NY A. H. Wadalavage, 94-30 96th St., Brookline, Mass. bers of the committee are "toying" John Clouser, 200 N. Elm, Mount Ed J. McGrath, Box 275, Green Ozone Park 16, L.l, N. Y. Donald Bennett, 289 Orient Ave., with the idea of eliminating a Prospect, m. Harbor, Mass. James Waldron and family, Box 47, Pawtucket, R. 1. lengthy main speaker at the banquet John W. Conrad, Jr., 11 Enmore John M. Murray, 31 Eaton Rd., Dayville, Conn. (Gold Star) Arthur P. Paulus, 147-49 Huxley but extend the courtesy of a eOUlll~ Rd., Saugus, Mass. Lexington, Mass. George Wicox, Whiting, Vermont. St., Jamaica, Queens, N. Y. of minutes to many. of those who Mrs. Jacqueline Cesaitis, 19 Lewis A. Milano, 87 Business St., Hyde Robert G. Warner, 7 Avery St., Walter Pastel, 4 Bay St., Dorches­ have been leaders of the Ninth In­ St., Worcester, Mass. (Gold Star) Park 36, Mass. Westfield, Mass. ter, Mass. fantry Division during the years it Charles F. Cheevers, 24 Beautie1d Dominic Morroni, 119 Cohasset St., Dick Wilson, 530 E. Elm St., Wood­ Henry Bokina, Hatfield, Mass. was chalking up such an enviable St., Dorchester, Mass. Worcester, Mass. bury, N. J. -THINK ABOUT '62 DUES N-O·W 1- and unsurpassed record. March-April, 1962 THE OCTOFOIL Page 5

NEW YORK CHAPTER liAS WELL-QUALIFIED SET COLUMBUS CHAPTER IS 'Singing Chaplin' NICHOLS GOING ALL OUT FOR CONTACTS Of OFFICERS TO ,CONDUCT AFFAIRS IN 1962 HEADED BY SCHUMANN Tardif Is Enjoyins Elvin Nichols, 3989 Highgrove Dr., Arthur Richard Schmidt, Public Brewery some 15 years ago and has Dick Pestel, secretary-treasurer of 20, Texas, is doing his part Relations Director for the Greater enjoyed good health ever since. He the Columbus Chapter did an excel­ His Organ Recitals and then some, in stirring up inter­ New York Chapter, has gathered to­ and Emily were married Jan. 12, lent job of circularizing the members Thanks to John White who made est among former Ninth men in the gether for The Octofoil some high­ 1946. One son died at the age of 11 for a Chapter meeting Friday, Feb. Lone Star state about the 1962 Re­ lights concerning many of the newly months. inquiry about Father Hilary M. Tar­ 9, at the Columbus Germania Club­ dif recently, the good Father has union to be held at Fort Bragg July elected officers of that Chapter. As Harold Juneman joined the Asso­ located at 543 S. High St. An unsual­ 26-27-28. "The Honeywell World"-a time passes on it is hoped that a come forward with a letter full of ciation about four years ago and says ly large turnout responded and it items about himself that will be of publication for the employes of the thumbnail sketch of each one of the it's a re;u pleasure to meet with the was weather of a kind that should interest to all his ex-G.!. admirers­ far-flung Honeywell organization, officers will be printed in these col­ old gang at the monthly meetings. only be wished on areas around the and that included all who knew him. Nick's employer, recently published umns. First on the list is Mr. Money He was unable to attend the Detroit Arctic Circle. The letter in part reads: an article giving details about the Bags himself: Reunion, having had to visit Detroit After standing for a moment in Dear Editor: Your January-Febru­ Reunion. W. C. Hostetler, now liv­ IRVING FEINBERG, just previous to the Reunion on other silence in memory of the late Glenn ary issue proved more than interest­ ing in Florida is the latest former CHAPTER TREASURER matters. But the Juneman clan is O. Moore, the 'chapter moved into ing to me. It is so nice to see once Ninth man to respond to that story. Irv is an employe of the New York all se,.; forf a real vacation at Fort the business of electing officer~ for familiar names and faces - Captain These former Ninth men have re­ Postoffiee-but he also prides himself Bra~d Fayetteville July 26-27-28. the current year. In the abse~ of Buck, now dad of five daughters ... ceived a letter from Nick and were on being an expert when it comes to Harold's boys insist no recording President Bill Brabson Vice 'l!l'f-esi­ Gen. Randle and his model military requested to past on information that repairing transistor radios and tape of the Juneman family is complete dent Harold Stone opened the meet­ speech with some G.I. expressions was in the letter: recorders. Irv and his wife, Edythe, without mentioning Spotty, a 4­ ing, and then turned the gavel over toned down some ... such as "kick Arthur Hamelin, Dallas. with their daughter, Denise, age 7, year-old Spitz;':!and Terrier pooch­ to Lt. Col. Paul Keller, ~former 39th in the pants." ... (That is mild G.I. Earl Johanning, Dallas. and a son, Martin, age 4, reside in with large tan"ears-but snow white Regt. man. The followmg members language) if I recall. I suppose he Leroy Langland, Dallas. the borough of Yonkers, N. Y. otherwise. were duly elected and installed: recalled \ this chaplain's warning: Charles Newton, Dallas. -:- -:- -:- ~rold says he would certainly President-Dick sChumf· "Watch your language, soldier!" .. . Pete Rice, Dallas. DOMINICK MIELE, ~ to get letters from any of the Vice President-Dave B g. And then, was I agreeably surprised Homer Wood, Dallas. SECRETARY SINCE 1954 old 60th Buddies who might read this Secretary-Treasurer- Di Pestel to see my simple Christmas wishes Coleman Watson, Dallas. Dom was born in New York City thumbnail sketch. Send letters or (re-elected). quote, page 3! Lee McMurtle, Dallas. A financial report was read which and is a happy unmarried in~­ cards to Harold Juneman, 78-58 74th "SINGING CHAPLAIN" Gilbert Cook, Dallas. ual-52 years young. Dom is an1fn­ St., Glendale"27, N. Y. showed the Chapter was in good Nichoas Santangelo, Dallas. shape financially. Well, in case this might be of some ploye of the U. S. Postoffice and has -:- -:- -:- interest to some of you (and espe­ Nicholas Snelling. Denton, Texas. been since 1945 as a regular clerk. A motion was made by Dick Ma­ Lawrence Bruce, Fort Worth. Now it's time to present the old comber and seconed by Dave Boring cially to John White who inquired He has a summer home in Shirley maestro himself - Arthur Richard about me), here are a few notes: The letter referred to above reads: (Mastic), L. I. The 1955 Pontiac he that a vote of thanks be given to As members of the Ninth Infantry Schmidt, First Vice President of the Dick Pestel for a job well done as You no doubt remember that they drives gets him out to the Miele Greater New York Chapter and Oc­ flattered me to the point of nick­ Division Association, you are prob­ country estate in record time. the Chapter's Secretary-Treasurer. ably looking forward to the 1962 tofoil correspondent from that Chap­ Motion unanimously adopted. naming me the "Singing Chaplain" Dominick Miele was inducted into ter- at Fort Bragg in 1941. My love of Convention as eagerly as my family the Army Jan. 28, 1941, at Fort Dix. Motion by McComber and second­ and I. It is going to be quite a treat ARTIlUR RICHARD SCHMIDT, ed by Boring that the chapter hold music has never left me. Of course On Feb. 1, 1941 he was shipped to FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT I am not advanced enough to have to take the family to look over the Fort Bragg, N. C., and assigned to meetings every two months during caught up with the "Twist." ... But old stomping grounds at Fort Bragg. the Ninth Infantry Division, Co. M, Art has been a member of the As­ third week of the month-next meet­ I am still, and even more than ever, sociation since 1954. He joined the ing to be in April, place to be desig­ HAS 250 NAMES 47th Reg!. Went overseas with the playing the pipe organ and compos­ I have volunteered to keep the division. Ninth Division at Fort Bragg in Jan­ nated by the President. Motion was ing. A year or so ago, I published a uary, 1942. Schmidt got in the way adopted. Southwestern U.S. members up to He joined the Association in 1946 Shepherd Song composed on the date on the plans, and Dan Quinn has and has been a hard worker ever of some Kraut ammunition on Sept. Motion by Schumann, seconded by battlefields of Germany with the use 22, 1944 and was pretty badly worked Stone that the election of officers sent me a list of some 250 names since the day he joined. He has been of an organ found there, and which and addresses. This list includes Ok­ re-elected secretary every year since on. He received his discharged July would be held at the first meeting had been built in the good old U.S.A. 28, 1947, and has been awarded an after the first of the year. Motion lahoma, New Mexico, Arizona and his first election in 1954. Dom says ...I have published many organ Texas. Out of this list I hope to get he11 be in there pitching for the per­ automobile by the VA because of carried. compositions of mine, and less than Letters of interest were read by one or two from each metropolitan petuation of the Association and for being an amputee. He lost his left a week ago another one came off area to volunter for the responsibili­ both the Chapter's best interest and leg below the knee cap. Pestel from Father Connors, Gen. the press: THEME AND VARIA­ Randle, and John Clouser. ty for his own area. For this I will the National Association, just as long Schmidt and his mother live at 69­ TIONS ON A NOEL for the organ. appreciate your help. as he is physically able to do the job. 20 69th St., Brooklyn Zl, N. Y. Art's A discussion was held concerning Due to a tired heart condition, to say the forthcoming Reunion at Fort To get all this started I am invit­ -:- -:- -:- Mom is almost as well known in 9th the least, I have to give up preach­ ing you and your family to assemble Father Connors' Memorial Services Division Association circles as her Bragg, July 26-27-28, after which ing. So I have more time to dedicate the meeting adjourned in due form. at 3989 Highgrove Dr. around 2 P.M.. in Worcester, Mass., nor any of the "little" boy is. to my favorite instrument. J.ust the Sunday. 18 February. After we all Reunions would seem the same if Schmidt was able to return to his Many of the members were in fa­ past few months I have given several miliar surroundings at the Germania get acquailnted over a drink-coffee. Harry Orenstein, patron saint for his old job in August, 1947, for the New organ recitals. Among others, one at tea or sojt drinks if desired-we can Q.M. "boys" was not there. In the York State Division of Employment. Club-a well operated private club, the great municipal auditorium of composed of members of Columbus' Po~and, check tl¥ list of names to see how New York Chapter he i5- His seniority on that job dates back Maine, last August, at many yo\! may reco~ize, and who to June, 1942. He is now Insurance German residents. All whIch my dear friend John White HARRY ORENSTEIN, the signs and menus were printed in might poSsibly offer their services in JUDGE ADVOCATE Claims Examiner. He owns that cozy was present. I inaugurated the new handling !~ublicity. 6-room one-family home-and a '61 German. Practically all of the con­ organ of the Halleybury, Ontario, "i~as, of~ol­ Harry is a clerk with the New versations heard in various parts of Cathedral last Dec. 7. Was recitalist Any or other types York State Employment Service. He Ford. The guy is· counting the days untary assistance will be greatly ap­ until he'll be 55 years old-in 1972­ the club were conducted in the Ger­ also in Berlin, N. H., in November, was assigned to theQ.M. Corps of man language. The new Chapter in Montreal and Dorion, P.Q. preciated,. I can be reached in the the Ninth Infantry Division April 3, so he can retire and revisit all his evenings! and wekends at FL 7-1098 former buddies that he can locate in President is an officer of the Ger­ Your OCTOFOIL is just "chuck 1942, and was separated Aug. 19, mania Club. Mrs. Schumann is the full of interest" of the great Ninth and at EM 8-6401 during office hours. 1945. His membership in the Asso­ all parts of the United States, Cana­ Hoping 1{) see you on the 18th of da, and only God knows where else. petite and pretty Betty Baer, of In­ Division men of yesteryears. Keep ciation dates back to 1945 also. golstadt. Schumann remarked after the good old flame of Octofoil pride February, r remain-8incerely yours, Harry lives at 640 E. 139th St., Art was .the Chapter's Prexy in the meeting how time changes things burning. Congratulations on your Elvin D. Nichols, 9th Sig. and Div. Bronx 54, New York. 1958-and has also served on the -the group of Ninth Division men good work. May it prosper for many Headquarters. -:- -:- -:- National Board of Governors. While who had just met in the Germania years to come!-An Old Timer, Fr. ---FORT BRAGG JULY 26·27·28--- Down around the Renesselaer Ho­ with the Ninth Division Schmidt was Club and were enjoying good fellow­ Hilary M. Tardif, O.F.M., D.M. tel when President Stanley Cohen with Co. B, 15th Engrs. ship with members of the Club were P.S.: Oh, yes, by the way, I am NORM MARTIN IS calls the New' York Chapter to order Dan Quinn claims that Schmidt out with rifles and hand grenades a proud-maybe TOO proud, to say UP AND AT 'EM this member is a personification of has enough AT&T stock to qualify few years ago trying to destroy Ger­ that I have now conquered my Doc­ "Law and Order": him as holding controlling interest man civiilization. tor's Degree in Music. I remember Many former 60th men will be glad with the sprawling telephone outfit. ALFRED A. ORLETTI, Schumann was president of the the Commanders of the 47th encour- to know that The Octofoil has 10­ CHAPTER SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Art doesn't deny the allegation but aging me along these lines back in cated Norm L. Martin at 6 South 14th claims his Mom always has a way Columbus Chapter shortly after it Al is married. He, his wife, Mar­ was organized many long years ago. 1941 at Brllgg. So let us bragg to- St., Belleville, TIL Norm is arrang­ garet, and the two children live at figured out to spend every penny of gether.-H.M.T. ing his vacation so as to attend the the dividends before they arrive­ The members are happy that his 990 Arnow Ave., Bronx 59, N. Y. business hours will now permit him Father's Tardifs address is 2010 Reunion at Fort Bragg. He recently Rose, the pretty daughter, is 13 years such as reroofing the house, knock­ Dorchester St., West, Montreal 25, contacted another former 60th man, ing out walls, making two rooms into to again devote some time to the Quebec, Canada. still in the service who he hopes to of age,.and the son, Carl, is 10. Chapter. And there's little doubt that Orletti is employed with the Con­ one and keeping the painters at work Printed in French, the language of get on the membership roster soon­ regularly. with Schumann, Boring and Pestel Quebec residents, Father Tardif sent Bennie R May, 1st MSL Bn., Scott solidated Edison of New York, and plugging away the Columbus Chap­ connected with commercial buildings -:- -:- -:- to The Octofoil copies of. the organ A.F.B., lllinois. Martin says he'd be Naturally the New York Chapter's ter will be going "great guns•• from concert program presented at the lost if the Octofoil stopped coming working in the VanNist Shops in the here on out. Bronx. AI is active with the com­ official family has to list at least one Notre Dame Church, Montreal, on· to bis home. pany's Blood Bank Society and re­ who is a descendant from the Old Col. Keller brought his movie pro­ January 4. --PAY 1962 DUES N·O·W--- cently became a Gallon Club mem- Sod in the Land of Erin, so they jector and delighted the members ber. . picked one out to be the Chapter's with the colored movies he made at Second Vice-President- the last Chapter picnic held on Mr. Orletti went into the Armed Serv­ and Mrs. Harold Stone's farm. Buckeye Visitors Packed Close Like Sardines In Can ices Jan. 2, 1941 and was assigned WALTER O'KEEFE, SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT For the benefit of Ohio Chapter to Co. H,2nd Bn., 47th Regt. He members who haven't paid 1962 dues has been a member of the Associa­ O'Keefe·s address is 1858 Wood­ Secretary-Treasurer Richard pesters tion since 1950. bine St., Brooklyn 27, N. Y. He has address is still 1467 E. Livingston In a note to Schmidt recently, AI been a member of the Association since 1947. Ave., Columbus, Ohio. had this to say:'< ---FORT BRAGG JULY 26-27-28-- I enjoy being with myoid bud­ O'Keefe come to the Division as a dies. It is wonderful to meet once replacement immediately after El ROGER SCHAFFER AND a month with the boys and reminisce. Guettar. He was wounded July 20, -:- -:- -:- 1944, and received his discharge 18 'BEE' HEAD -~R BRAGG 60th Former Regt. men are well months later in 1946. From up in the northern part of represented on the New York Chap­ -:- -:- -:- Ohio comes a nice letter from Roger ter's Board of Governors, by- Pat just returned from an overseas Schaeffer, a former captain in the HAROLD JUNEMAN, BOARD OF trip. Evidently Art Schmidt is not the 60th Regt. and Div. Hq. His address GOVERNORS, only member of the New York Chap­ is 1664 Sunset Ave., Akron 19, Ohio.- Harold and his wife, Emily, with ter who is "well healed" financially. Among other things "Rog" had this two sons, Joseph, 12; and Harold, 7, PATRICK J. HIGGINS, CHAPTER to say in his letter: live at 75-58 74th St., Glendale, N. Y. BOARD OF GOVERNORS Dear Dan: Here's my check for The children attend St. Pancras Patrick J. Higgins was with the dues for my wife and I for 1962. Catholic School. Harold and his fine Division from Jan. 17, 1941 for 31 My conscience is suffering! family live in a two-family house in months. He was with Co. D, 39th Plans for the Fort Bragg Reunion Glendale. He says the bank still owns Regt. Higgins is employed by the tel­ look great so far and we are hoping the house but the 1955 Chevrolet is ephone company at the Hempstead to be there. The picture of the Prince all his. plant, New York. He and his wife, Charles Hotel looks just like the real Harold Juneman entered the Ann­ Kathryn, have just returned from a thing did in 1942 - no outward ed Forces Jan. 14, 1941 and was sent 6-wek tour, which started in South­ changes that I can detect. to Fort Bragg and the Ninth Infan­ ampton, England, where he visited Was extremely sorry to read about Many Ohioans who have failed to appear at recent Reunions were try Division. He was with the 60th his brother he had not seen since Glenn Moore's death. I have enjoyed whooping it up in Detroit. The above table is just one of many similar Regt. Co. K for five years and says 1929. The tour included the Notre many talks with Glenn at Reunions. scenes--but Mike Mysyk an old Reunion "regular" from Cleveland, he saw everything they had to show Dame Cathedral in Paris, and visits Hugh Addonizio deserves much has been the only one so far to send in a closely-knitted-friendly group him. He was discharged Sept. 12, to Germany, Switzerland, and Brus­ praise. He's a go-getter-always was. like the above-all Buckeyes-left to right: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Buemi, 1945 and had a bit of difficulty get­ sels, Belgium. The couple live at 144 Please make my wife's Auxiliary 30811 Bayridge Blvd., Willowick, 0.; Angela Mysyk and Mike, 12604 ting rehabilitated because of contin­ E. Dean St., Freeport, N. Y. Mr. and membership card to "Bee Schaeffer." Darlington Ave., Garfield Heights, 0.; Edith and Dick Pestel, 1467 E. ued illnesses. The medics suggested Mrs. Higgins watched a performance That's how she is best known in the Livingston Ave., Columbus, 0.; "Tippy" Plunkett and Paul, 286 Zimp­ he take a job that would keep him of "My Fair Lady'· at the Paladium Division. Keep up the good job. Hope fer, Columbus, 0., and PetJrl Nickle, 65 N. Brinker St., Columbru, O. out of doors. He started making de­ while in London. to see all of you in Fayetteville.­ Buemi and Nickle have been sitting out the last few Reunions - bur liveries to the stores for Rheinaold (ContiMted on 'n~rt page) Sincerely, Roger Schaeffer. promised to become "regulnra" again henceforth. Page 6 THE OCTOFOIL March-April, 1962 New York Officers DJ,NNER CLIMAXES NEW 47TH'S GET-TOGETHER "THE BROKEN BRIDGE" FILM SHOWN (Continued from preceding page) George Fraenkel lost contact with AT NEW YORK'S MARCH 2 MEETING the old gang after returning stateside but is making up for lost time now. The first Friday night in each a tentative change made in the date month is a big night at the Van GEORGE FRAENKEL, CHAPTER for the Fall Dance was now set for Rensselaer Hotel, 15 E.llth St., New Oct. 20, 1962, at the Elks Club in BOARD OF GOVERNORS York City. That is the night the 9th Union City, N. J. George Fraenkel was with the Di­ Division rides again. The March COHEN WON LIQUOR SET vision from January, 1945 until July, meeting was well attended and indi­ President Stanley Cohen won a 1945. He was on Interrogation Team cations are that the April 6, 1962 liquor set. He wanted it put on rec­ 26, Prisoners of War, attached to the meeting will find a good turnout. The ord that this is the first time he had 60th Regt. He joined the Association time is 8:00 P.M. sharp. ever won anything. Jim Karatounian in Ingolstadt, Germany, then lost "The Broken Bridge," a film about won the second door prize a travel- contact with the Association and re­ the Army's missile program, was ing set. ' joined in 1961. George is a Customs shown at the March meeting. Lt. Col. FAZIO DESIGNING BUTTONS house broker. He and his wife, Jean­ Carl G. Sory, professor of Military Frank Fazio is working on a spe­ ette, live at 140-55 Burden Crescent, Science, ROTC, City College, New cial project having. some special 9th Briarwood, N. Y. George asks that York, answered many questions put Infantry Division lapel buttons made any of his old buddies who read this to him by the Chapter's members. up for the former Chapter presi­ who will write to him will certainly The film was most absorbing, show­ dents. The pins will have a diamond get an answer pronto. ing that military experts in the U.S. set in the space where the little George sent four interesting snap­ are not asleep when it comes to pre­ white dot is. shots to The Octofoil. At least one paring for the nation's defense. The HOFFMAN GOING TO BRAGG will be processed into a cut and used many questions asked by the mem­ Charlie Hoffman, the popular for­ in The Octofoil at an early date. bers indicated their real interest in mer Co. B 15th Engr. member ad­ -:- -:- -:- the program. Some of the questions vised the group that he feels sure he Like many of the other officers of reverted back to. weapons used in with his family, wife and two daugh~ the New York Chapter, Hermino World War II, the advantages and ters, his father, and a cousin, Charles Suarez is a charter member. disadvantages of missiles as opposed Wider-will all be at the Fort Bragg HERMINO SUAREZ, CHAPTER The new 47th outfit seems to be as fond 0/ good chow as the old to World War II weapons. The Col­ Reunion. Precautions will be taken BOARD OF GOVERNORS gang was. Pictured is a view 0/ the banquet hall composed 0/ the onel come up with the thought that to see that Art Schmidt doesn't get Suarez joined the 39th Regt. Jan. Third Battle Group 47th In/antry, at which time the Association's the infantry division will still be a to put up the fellows' extra cash­ 20, 1941, and was- assigned to Anti­ own General Edwin H. Randle was an honored guest. Seated at the nucleus of the army military body in and forgets it is "stashed" in that Tank Co. until the new Canon Co. head table, left to right: Mr. Robert Mason, Mrs. Olbun, General any conflict. After the program the artificial limb of his. was formed. He was a gunner on a Chapman, Mrs. Sutherland, General Randle, Mrs. Perryman, Colonel members gave the colonel a sincere LECTURE IN APRIL 105 mm canon on full tracks. Perryman (Commanding Third Battle Group), Mrs. Randle, General round of applause. Forty members At the April 6 meeting an inter­ In Sicily he was assigned to Hqtr. Sutherland, Mrs. Chapman, General Olbun, Mrs. Mason, Lt. Col. were on hand to participate in the esting lecture will be given by a Co. Col. Paddy Flint's Hit Don't McClish. Sessions were helll in , Ga. well-balanced program. Charles A. representative from the Air Corps. Make No Difference was on every­ Nedley, 69 George St., Stamford, NOTICES INFORMATIVE one's mind. Conn., formerly with Co. D, 39th The well-prepared meeting notices On June 6, 1945 Hermino Suarez CAPT. PAUL LYNCH'S DAD Miss Miriam Dawn Regt., was able to attend the meet­ sent to the members by First Vice paid his $10 fee to the Association GOES ON OVERSEAS TRIP Heller Enters Scene ing and asked that mention be made President Art Schmidt for the Mardl and has been a continuous member in The Octofoil that he would be meeting were very informative and ever since. Hermino and Elsie Sua­ Mr. Joe Lynch, father of the much "Summa Cum Loud' most happy to hear from some of the gave a brief breakdown of President rez have two fine children-Diana, loved Captain Paul Lynch, who was Dave Heller is the popular secre­ old gang. Stanley Cohen's well-planned pro­ killed in action while fighting with tary of the lllinois Chapter. A most Jack Abramson, formerly Co. B, age 10, and Hermino, Jr., age 8. The the 39th Regt., has become one of gram for the balance of 1962. Some family's 1955 Oldsmobile still is de­ welcome arrival recently made her 15th Engrs. was another new face at of those plans inelude: the best-known and highly respect­ appearance at the Heller home. In a the March meeting. pendable and gets the family out into ed participants in Association affairs. April meeting, Air Corps lecture. the open spaces frequently when the unique announcement card of the NOTICES SENT TO PAPERS May meeting: Guided Missiles' Mr. Lynch never fails to attend the event, friends of the family received weather permits. Suarez is employed Reunions or the Memorial Services Arthur Richard Schmidt sent ad-. West Point tour (in May). ' by the city of New York as an ac­ a beautifully displayed notice that vance notices of the meeting to radio June meeting: on narcotics and for conducted by Father· Connors in read as follows: countant in the Bureau of Excise Worcester, Mass. each year. stations WRCA, WABC, WINS, bowling: June 3rd is for the picnic. Taxes. His job is to audit the books In a letter to Secy. Quinn just be­ COMMENCEMENT WNEW and WOR, and to the follow­ . July meeting: Plans for attending and records of retail businesses to fore sailing for Europe Mr. Lynch .PROGRAM ing newspapers: Long Island Daily the Reunion and possibly TWA films. check and determine if they have writes, in part: 6 o'clock P.M. Press, New York News, New York (No meeting in August.) paid taxes to the city in nHl. January 11, 1962 Times, New York Herald-Tribune, September meeting: Veterans' In­ -:- -:- -:- SADDENED BECAUSE OF EDGEWATER HOSPITAL New York Journal-American, New surance will be discussed. Kenneth T. Grosse is a very busy GLENN MOORE'S DEATH CHICAGO York World Telegram and Sun and October meeting: World Series man, taking care of his c~.t. Coun­ "Dear Danny: I deeply regret the Presentation of Candidate the New York Mirror. Many who at... films. Annual.Fall Dance Oct. 20. cilmanic job in Yonkers selling passing of my good friend Glenn O. DVORA and DAVID HELLER tended the meeting mentioned hav­ November meeting will be a testi­ Fords, Mercurys and Linc Ins-but Moore. He was in Co. L, 39th Inf. Narne of Candidate ing seen the notice in the Long monial buffet, honoring Dom Miele, he still has a little time t'# squeeze with Paul for several years and they * MIRIAM DAWN HELLER Island Daily Press. Charles Nedley secretary, and Treasurer Irving Fein­ in for the Chanter. t had a very high regard for each Faculty Marshal-- was alerted for the meeting because berg. Also in November will be the KENNEm T. GROSSE, CdAPTER other, both as soldiers and friends. ALLEN WINER, M.D. of the New York News notice. Father Connors' Memorial M8s$ in BOARD OF GOVERNORS Glenn told me so many times at the -:- -:- DANCE nATE OCT 20 Worcester, Mass. . Last November made the sixth Reunions. During the delivery it is customary After Col. Sory's lecture a business December meeting is tentatively time Ken has been elected to the "I look like Mr. "K" in the picture to reserve all applause until the session was conducted. set for the Chapter Christmas party. Yonkers City Council. Hei:$ married on page 5 of the last Octofoil but it ceremony is complete Frank Fazio, informed the group -FORT BRAGG JULY 26·27.28- and with his wife, Rose, tlley live at is a fine likeness of Father Connors. *Summa cum loud crying If available I should like a few extra 8 Pounds 4 Ounces 236 Hawthorne Ave., Yonlters, N. Y. copies, one to send to my daughter, COL. POWELL HAS LAW In 1958 the couple made a 32-day -PAY 1962 DUES N·O-W- Joe Case"., Detroit, trip to Europe by plane and visited Pat, at the American Embassy, Gets a Florida Tan OFFICES IN GEORGIA Stockholm, Sweden. I expect to WIENER BATTLING Portugal, Spain, Italy, Austria, Bel­ spend St. Patrick's Day with her Joe Casey, the dynamic Detroiter, Col. Grayson C. Powell (Ret.) has gium, Switzerland and France. Then (inasmuch as it is her birthday). WITH CHAMPION who will be favorably remembered his lawyer's shingle out in the thriv­ after surviving the rigors of a hot ing little Central Georgia· city of Enroute back I plan to see Capt. "BUCK PASSERS" by all who attended the Detroit Re­ election last November Mr. and Mrs. Baird McClellan's widow in London union, sent The Octofoil several SWainsboro, Ga. In a letter to Secy. Grosse enjoyed a cruise to Nassau. and meet again Mac's son (now 17 M. Davide Wiener of the M. Da­ post cards while he was spending his Quinn, Col. Powell writes: Ken entered the Armed Forces on years old). Mac was killed at Win- vide Wiener Associates, 347 Fifth vacation with Dad Casey in Florida. "Dear Dan: I am enclosing check July 16, 1941, at Fort Dix. After three terburg, Germany, one week after Ave., New York 16, N. Y., won't take Joe is a valued employe of the for 1962 membership card, one auto months' training at Fort Belvoir, Va. Paul and they were the last two offi- G.!. run-arounds as an answer to U. S. Postoffice in Detroit and is fa­ license decal, one combat route map, he joined the Division during Caro­ cers from Fort Bragg on through his many letters to some top brass miliar with that department's mumbo and Booster page ad in Souvenir lina maneuvers in October, 1941. He until about a month before the end. about Col. Paddy Flint's 39th AAA-O jumbo dialect when new directives Program.. was later assigned to the Division Paul had Co. "I" and Mac had Co. motto being used by unauthorized are gotten out to confuse poor, un­ "I am also making my reservations Artillery where he remained until "L" (AAA-O). outfits now in Europe. sophisticated country editors such as today for my wife and myself for the August, 1945. Kenneth Grosse has ON TO BRAGG Dave contacted by wire both Sen- The Octofoil editor. 1962 Reunion to be held at Fort been a continuous member in good When rates on returned papers be­ Bragg in July. I have never been standing since the Association was "We have a lad from Co. "B" 47th ators Keating and Javits of New cause of improper addresses were re­ here at the office, Bob Doolittle. Bob York state. Army brass sent letters able to attend a Ninth Division Re­ formed in 1945. cently doubled-along come direc­ union for the reason they are al­ (To be continued in the next issue.) has promised to go to Fort Bragg to both senators filled with a lot of tives and rules that it'd take a Phila­ with me July 26 to look over his old G.!. mumbo-jumbo, trying to explain ways held so far away from home. --FORT BRAGG JULY 26·27·28-- delphia lawyer to decode and de­ But we have quite a few old Ninth haunts. The "Good Lord willing" I old Paddy didn't go through all the cipher. Joe spent several dollars in "POp" Burnett Writes From hope to be on hand for what I be- red-tape channels he should to get men in this section of Georgia, and long distance telephone calls trying I am going to try and get as many lieve shall be the greatest of all re- the motto properly registered by an to brief the Octofoil editor 'into un­ New Home-Out Yonder unions. I visited Paul and Harry Army of noncombatants in Wash­ as I can to attend. Good old Perry "Pop" Burnett left derstanding the directives. He had "It was my privilege to serve as Herrman there quite a number of ington, who never saw a can of C arranged to stop over in Columbus Ohio several months ago because of times and one day the notice came rations or heard a rifle fire during Staff Judge Advocate of the Division ill health and located at 1005 East enroute to Florida and meet with from August, 1940 until 1945, and I "get rid of your cars and wives-we the war. To those noncombatant the editor. But serious illness in the Southern Ave., Phoenix 40, Ariz. Pop are going over." I went down and pencil pushing brass hats Dave might am looking forward with great pleas­ was with G Co., 60th. Pop writes family of the editor forced cancella­ ure to seeing as many of the old drove Paul's Oldsmobile back to tell them that Col. Flint was too tion of the proposed conference. ~tary Quinn as follows: Tenafly. This w.in August, 1942.- damn busy winning a war for the boys as I can. Looking forward to "Howdy Dan: Guess I had better Nevertheless, Casey's willingness to seeing you, and with best wishes-I Sincerely, Joe L~ch." safety of the likes of them to have help is greatly appreciated. get my dues in or I will wind up on -JULY 26·27-28, 1962-BRAGG-- time to fill out a lot of meaningless am, Sincerely-Grayson C. Powell." K.P. Enclosed is check for 3 years. PRETrY EXPENSIVE Between Gen. Matt Eddy down in BILL BUEMI SHAKING THE forms that were the brain storms of Because members had not given "Sorry I couldn't make the Detroit brave stateside G.I.s. ClEbUS, Ga. and Col. Powell in Reunion. The doctors said go west if their latest address to Secretary Dan S .. insboro, they should be able to BUSHES FOR MEMBERS -FORT BRAGG JULY 26-27-28-- Quinn before the last issue of The you want to live-so here I am. Have 111 tel' a sizeable troop movement been here since last June. For how Bill Buemi, 30811 Bayridge Blvd., Wall Street Journal Octofoil was mailed well over 100 out of Georgia over to Fort Bragg of long I have no idea. I 'am not doing Willowick, Ohio, is back in the old Features 9th's Wade 'were returned to The Octofoil-each former Ninth men on July 26. much good out here. They say there ball game, after playing hookey for one returned costing 10 cents. This -PAY 19U DUES N-O·W- ins't much that can be done about a spell. Bill and his pretty wife op- Jerry Flint, a staff reporter for is running into money not provided (Emphysema) except suffer it out erate the Paradise Casino, 7328 Cen- The Wall Street Journal was as­ in the budget. Please notify either Walter Victor Comes Out and that gets pretty rough some­ tral Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Bill had signed the task recently of compiling Secretary Quinn or The Octofoil im­ From Georgia "Hideout" times. such a good time with his old Co. F an article covering the state of mediately when an address is to be "I am still living so why worry? I 47th buddies in Detroit that he's all trade in the automobile industry. changed. A few years back Walter Victor had to take a disability retirement set now for the trip to Fort Bragg on One of the first authorities on the Casey sent copies of the Wall St. was one of the Octofoil's standbys from the Railway Mail Service, so July 26-27-28. subject who Flint contacted was the Journal to The Octofoil in which and regular contributor to its col­ all I am doing is taking it easy. Buemi recently ordered a half doz- 9th's own Frank Wade, a Ford-Mer­ that gazette is becoming alarmed umns. Somewhere along the line, "Would like to be in Bragg for the en Division Association decals and cury dealer in Maryland. Frank is about the many incorrect addresses Walt did some backsliding and got next Reunion. If things work out also fwnished Secretary Quinn with a member of the Washington Chap­ on its mailing list. One story gave lost from The Octofoil in the shuf­ maybe I will. Let's hope so. the name of another former Ninth tel' and a former National President details about the U. S. Govermnent fle. However, Secy. Quinn-has fer­ "li any of the Ninth boys are in man who will make a good member of the Association. holding $15 billion in tax refunds, reting him out at 340 Lindhurst Dr., or around Phoenix, please have -Hugh Dunlop, 623 Auburn Rd., One of the paragraphs appearing dividends and forgotten items be­ S.W.,· Atlanta, Ga., and' extracted the them look me up. Pontiac, Mich. The secretary lost no on page 1 of the Wall Street Jour­ cause those these letters were ad­ promise that henceforth he will again "So good luck to everyone of the time in getting in contact with Hugh. nal concerning the interview with dressed to had not furnished to the be an active Association member. Division Association. - Sincerely ­ Thanks, Bill Buemi-but don't take Wade reads: sender a proper address. SO, AGAIN Victor is getting some good public­ Perry "Pop" Burnett. such a long break next time you "Ford - Mercury dealer F ran k PLEASE SEND IN CHANGE OF ity about the Fort Bragg Reunion in -PAY 1962 DUn N·O·W­ d@cid@ that you need a little rest. Wade of LaFlata, Md., ordered an ADDRESS INFORMATION. Southern papers and publications. Architects cover their mistakes -PAY 1962 DUES N·O·W-- air-conditioned 1962 Mercury for -PAY 1962 DUES N-O·W-­ -PAY 1962 DUES N-O-W-- with ivy, doctors with sod, and wives A girl can go a long way if she isIhimself more than a month ago and During courtship a rrtan yearns for It doesn't take much skill to write with mayonnaise. straight, and much further if she's still doesn't know when he'll get it." a woman. After marriage the "y" is a love letter but it may take consid­ -THINK ABOUT '62 DUES N·O·W 1- properly curved. These former 9th guys get around! silent. erable skill to get it back. March-April, 1962 THE OCTOFOIL Page 7

KREYE WRITES ABOUT •• :'SOME REV. WM. PHILLIPS IS 9TH DIVISION ASSOCIATION'S PLANNING TO BE AT OF THE BRAVEST MEN I KNEW" THE BRAGG SHINDIG SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO BE Again this month The Octofoil is pounded by the American artillery Rev. William C. Phillips, pastor of indebted to William M. Kreye, 337 for at least three days before the the First Presbyterian Church, Pon­ PRINTED IN LEGION'S PAPER 20th St., Brooklyn IS, N. Y., for hav­ American ground for c e s came totoc, Mississippi, has been a faith­ John J. Clouser, 200 N. Elm St., 1947 and ending June 26, 1960; and ing contributed an interesting article abreast of it. Bill and I were ordered ful contributor to The Octofoil at Mt. Prospect, IlL, as chairman of the (C) While Selective Service is in op­ to those who have served with the to establish an observation post on regular intervals for a long time. A Association's Scholarship Program, eration from the end of the Korean Ninth Infantry Division Bill was a top of this hill. It was suicide but letter from him is always welcome. has prepared a considerable bit of Service (Jan. I, 1955). (3) Assist­ Staff Sergeant wtih the 39th Regt. He orders are orders. We did this and His mail address is P.O. Box 535, information about the Scholarship ance is available to eligible students, also forwarded to The Octofoil some established our own telephone line. Pontotoc, Miss. His most recent let­ Program for publication by the during the period which begins on interesting snapshots that it is hoped However for a change, we had a di­ ter to Secretary Quinn is self-ex­ American Legion in a Legion pub- date of 18th birthday or successful space will be available for their use rect line with an officer of the 26th planatory: lication called "Need a Lift." I completion of high school, whichever in an early issue. Bill's article for Field Artillery. "Dear Dan: I am not sure' as to The Legion has prepared posters I occurs first, and ends on the date of this issue follows: Immediately, we spotted an enemy the status of my subscription for The Octofoil and membership in the As­ concerning the Junior GI Bill, Title his 23rd birthday. By WILLIAM M_ KREYE tank and directed fire upon it. Then, 38 U.S. Code, Chapter 35). Clouser is Application must be filed by a beyond Troina on the main road sociation. I have depended upon the of the opinion some of the informa- parent or guardian with the Veter­ You will realize as you read along came a German personnel carrier. It notice which usually comes to keep that I must start with a really great was loaded with enemy troops and it me straight on this and haven't re­ tion contained in these folders is of ans' Administration. man named, CONRAD V, ANDER­ was pulling a large cannon to its ceived one yet this year. So just to interest to many members of the As- As of May 31, 1961, 29,878 students SON. He joined the 1st Battalion, be sure I am sending dues for a sociation. Hence some of the high- had entered training under the Jun­ 39th Infantry (AAA Bar Nothing) as rear. At first it was out of range but signals were prearranged for us to year so just advance my dues a year lights of the folder are being reprint- ior G.!. Bill and received $42,948,000. a Second Lieutenant in charge of the give the word when the truck reach­ from wherever they are now. ed. Those members desiring full and Unfortunate a study made by the Intelligence Secti9n at Fort Bragg, ed a certain grid coordinance. This additional information may secure American Legion shows less than, N. C. Conrad was one of the first men HOPE TO BE AT BRAGG all the data desired by writing the one-half of the students reaching was not long awaiting and the artil­ 1'1 hope to be at the reunion this to land at Ain Taya Beach, just east lery sure blasted them. We saw the American Legion Education and college age have taken advantage of of Algiers, the night of Novemebt.. 6, yeat at Fort Bragg. Because of dis­ Scholarship Program, the National the benefits since the Junior GI La"N shells hitting right in there with a tance and certain church duties 1942 during the initial invasion of few of the German troops jumping Americanism Commission, P.O. Box was enacted. North Africa. The following day which fall at the same time, I have 1055, Indianapolis 6, Indiana. ABOUT 30,000 ELIGmLE off the sides of the truck. Then we been unable to attend any of the when a troop transPOrt, the "Leeds­ could see nothing as the bursting Objective of the Junior GI Bill is DUring the current school year, town," was sinking due to enemy ac­ earlier reunions but I am just about to provide educational opportunities and for several years to come, about tion, Anderson rescued many men as shells and the dust covered every- sure that I can be at Fort Bragg for thing. at least part of this one. I spent a for approximately 160,000 children of 30,000 of the potential beneficiaries he swam in and out from the beach. "hell~' veterans who died in or as the result will be in the college age group. Each time he brought in one near Then we got it as all broke few hours there one day last sum­ loose. The Germans pounded our po­ mer and found myself almost lost be­ of service in the armed forces of the "NEED A LIFTT" drowned soul. This man was always U.SA. "Need a Lift?", an 84-page hand- in top physical condition and his pet sition with a battery of 170 milli­ cause of the many changes in roads meter artillery guns. The concussion and the large amount of new con­ ELIGmnJTY book published as a part of the Le- hobbies were to run and hike to keep (1) Students whose parents died gion's Education and Scholarship himself in this condition. and ground tremble was like an struction but finally found the old earthquake. With luck or God's will, Ninth Division area and it was quite from disease or injury incurred or Program contains source of career SECTION DESCRmED we got off of that hill without a vis­ familiar in appearance except that aggravated in the Armed Forces dur- and scholarship information. It also Before I describe more activities, I ible scratch. Bill never seemed to everything looked rather shabby and ing Spanish-American War, World lists information relative to state must explain what an Intelligence be himself after that. neglected. But they had a crew of War I, World War II or the Korean laws offering educational benefits. Section was. It was a squad of men Bill Solliday is a member of the painters at work and I was told that conflict. (2) As of Sept. 14, 1960 The handbook serves as an excellent who usually had an I.Q. a little high­ Philadelphia Chapter and resides at most of the buildings were to be gen­ benefits were extended to children guide for planning with students to er than the average soldier with the Rt. 3, Norristown, Pa. He recently erally refurbished in preparation for of veterans who died from diability further their education beyond high exception that he had to know a lit­ lost his father, Edwin, who was hos­ the buildup of troops that was being incurred under conditions of extra- schooL Copies are available at.the tle about every phase of the anny. pitalized for many months. Bill does expected about that time as a result hazardous service or as a direct re- cost of printing and postage of 15c Usually, he was referred to as a rear­ a little deer and rabbit hunting to of the tension in Berlin. sult of the performance of duty dur- from the American Legion, Educa­ echelon soldier, chiefly for the rea­ keep his trigger eye in shape. Best wishes for a good year for the ing the following periods: (A) Be- tion and Scholarship Program, P.O. son he was a member of Headquar­ MATI GOT BUSTED Association and a grand reunion at ginning Sept. 16, 1940 and ending Box 1055, Indianapolis 6, Indiana. ters Company at Battalion. Usually, Fort Bragg. - Sincerely, Wm. C. Dec. 6, 1941; (B) Beginning Jan. 1, -FORT BRAGG JULY 26-27-28- he was behind the front line (re­ Another. fellow was a former Staff Phillips. ferring to the front line formed by Sergeant with "A" Company but aft­ -PAY 1962 DUES N-O-W- the infantry riflemen) in an observer er the North African invasion he left Personal Notes George J. Chelmowski capacity, guarding and disposing of the outfit to go on a short vacation. NELSON'S BATTING enemy prisoners and other missions. When he returned he was busted to from 8ill Kreye Writes From Windy City Sometimes he was ahead of them on private and shortly thereafter be­ AVERAGE IS 50,000 George J. Chelmowski'spresent patrols (all of which were non-com­ came a member of the Intelligence William M. Kreye, who prepared a address is 5142 No. Broadway, Chi­ bat patrols, to avoid enemy action Section. His name is Louis Matusew­ BUCKS A SEASON feature article for this issue of The cago 40, TIlt George writes The Oc­ and to seek information), and some­ ski, and we will call him Mati for Just how Greater New York Chap­ Octofoil, had a few observations that tofoil as follows: times the observation posts were set short. He performed valuable service ter can compete with the big money were tacked to one his letters which "I wish to have more information up ahead. But. whatever the situa­ in El Guettar and the Sedjeanne bags and get the Ninth Division's read: on the Ni~th's Reunion. I was with tion was, he seemed to get very little Valley. own Lindsey Nelson to attend one Regretted deeply the sad news of Co. G, 60th Inf., 9th Division from rest if any as there was always DEFENSIVE POSITION of their meetings and give a talk on the passing of Glenn O. Moore. I Sept. 27, 1940 to August, 1942, when am proud to say I had met Glenn something for him to do. The 39th InIantry took up defen­ sports, is a $64 question. But those I was sent to the·hospital at Fort When the 1st Battalion after the and talked with him at many of our sive positions in the Sedjeanne Val­ New York lads have now set that up Reunions. Bragg for E ulcer in my throat. The invasion of North Africa became oc­ ley, relievinl'( the 1st Parachute Bri­ as one of their many big-time plans treatment .took months and I only cupational troops, Anderson read in for the coming year. I am very happy to hear that saw the· boys one time after that. gade of the British First Anny. They Charles Warner is out of the hospital the Army newspaper "The Stars and liad no contact with the enemy, nor Those who attended the Washing­ This was ~ Oran, Algeria North Af­ Stripes" about the American Rangers and I regret that I didn't get over to rica in January, 1943, when I was had they seen any for days. After ton Reunion in 1960 will never forget see him. hiking six and a half miles in one some six days of waiting, to get all the masterful way in which Lindsey being shipp61 out from Canistel, a hour. He thereby scheduled many I also want to thank you people town up on a hill just out of Oran units into position, we moved out to emceed the banquet at that Reunion. of The Octofoil staff for reprinting hikes for his section in an attempt attack. Objectives were identified Clippings sent to The Octofoil by on the tip of Oran Bay. I only saw to equal or better that mark. The my material. You are doing a great three of the guys as the British ship with code names such as "Little An­ members of the New York Chapter job on this paper, I hope and be­ best accomplishment was 16 miles in tuna" and "Big Antuna" ( makes all former Ninth men proud to steamed out to sea, running about 50 three and a quarter hours without lieve the article I'm enclosing at this of us to the front. I haven't seen any Ainchouna). Mati, Stanley Caban, say "I knew him when ..." time will be of interest to many of any breaks for rest. Bill Solliday and I carried two Brit­ Quoting just a few of the clippings of them since. So if I possibly can they read in part: our old-time members. make it to Fort Bragg I will be there. REMEMBER HILL 712 ish No. 46 radios to the forward com­ --PAY 1962 DUES N-O-VV- Eventually, the 1st Battalion went mand post. We all had training in the Sportscaster Lindsey Nelson will -PAY 1962 DUES N.O·W- into El Guettar with the final objec­ operation of this type of radio which be calling the play-by-play this "Old Sarge" Locates Col. Lee Chatfield and tive Hill 772. Anderson became the had superior range over the Ameri­ spring for the on company· commander of "c" Com­ can walk-talky. The front line was Channel 9, a job that should, from Another Prospect His Wife Visit Europe· pany and he was wounded as his advanced about three-quarters of all calculations, net him more than Since Secy. Dan Quinn is always Old time 60th men will be happy company attacked one of the enemy the way up to the top of "Little An­ $50,000 annually. coming up with a chance acquaint­ to hear from Lt. Col. Lee Chatfield, hill positions. Before he thought of tuna." A joint announcement is expected ance who happens to be a former now retired, formerly 60th IstBn. his own safety, or medical attention It was just about sundown when to be made by the Mets and their Ninth Division man, Old Sarge Steve Col. Chatfield received his third for himself, he had the objective "D" Company's heavy mortars were radio-TV sponsor, Rheingold, which Budrick, 21 Union Ave., South River, Purple Heart while with the Ninth, taken and secured. El Guettar was a ordered to fire all their 81 millimeter last December signed one of the most New Jersey, decided he'd start shak­ which sent him back stateside for real nightmare, the enemy had every mortar ammo on top of the hill (44 costly broadcast deals with WOR on ing the bushes and see what he come retirement. He writes The Octofoil: wadi, nook and crevice zeroed in rounds to be exact) to soften up the record-$5 million for a five-year pe­ up with. Sarge uncovered a former "I was able to get back to Europe with motar and artillery fire. Places enemy. After they fired these rounds riod, with additional technical costs Ninth man who was a P.O.W. in the this past summer with my wife and were booby trapped and mined, and over a fifteen minute interval, the not included. E.T.O. He is now working for the daughter. the Luftwaff were accurate and Germans retaliated with mortar and Outstanding contenders for Nel­ gas company in New Brunswick, "Quite an experience to take them seemed to control the sky. All objec­ artillery which continued throu~ son's broadcasting mate include Leo New Jersey. The former Ninth lad is to Camp Elsenborn, which is hum­ tives were finally taken in about 11 most of that night. You could see tIle Durocher, and Les Edward A. Hodge, a former corporal ming with activity, by the Belgians, days. But, the high command consid­ dull red glow on the tips of the pro­ Keiter. Monshau, the Hurtegen .and Boer QUITS NBC with the 376th AA. Bn., while Gen. ered this a set back as they had it jectiles as they descended to earth Eddy was in command. Hodge's pres­ River Valley, etc." scheduled for three or four days and and as if they were going to land on Nelson is a glib, high-priced an­ ent address is 95 Senior St., New Mail from any of the old gang to the enemy's strength was underesti­ your head. nouncer from Tennessee, who fits Brunswick, N. J. Phone CL 7-8475. Lt. Col. Lee Chatfield, care Universi­ mated. neatly into this expensively wrapped ty of Nebraska, Lincoln 8, Nebr., will ALL PINNED DOWN MORE TRUTH ~ POETRY' CASUALTIES REAVY package. Tq'take on his new be greatly appreciated. At dawn, the 1st Battalion took the assignment, it was learned he'll be Quoting from a ent VFW Mag- In the Sedjeanne Valley campaign, ~ which was covered with a heavy azine article, the 0 Sarge very apt­ --PAY 1962 DUES N-O-W- Anderson became as a captain the quitting his administrative duties at mISt. On the other side of this hill NBC, where he has s~rved as assist­ ly closes his letter: ~If you think Old Hutchings-Fisher temporary battalion cOmmanderje ~as a plateau extending along the ant to Tom Gallery, the web's sports Soldiers fade away, try on your Uni­ was the highest ranking senior rIdge to the slopes of "Big Antuna." director. form today." Reunion Is Held cer. All other officers were on All of us advanced along this pla­ -PAY 1962 DUES N-O-W- casualty list. In our "Ninth Divison" On NBC-TV one of his major mike George Hutchings, formerly Co. D, teau as the mist began to lift. We chores has been tele­ 9th Med. Bn. writes that while on a history book "Eight Stars to Vic­ were quickly pinned down with the casts, shared on the color end by Taylor Has Old Issue tory," Anderson is mentioned briefly cross-fire of two enemy rapid firing picnic last summer he met another Commentator , also with former Ninth man and they really for his brilliant command to hold weapons. To our right, down in the the NFL's Chicago Bears. Lindsey, Of Fort Bragg Post these hills against enemy counter­ valley a German self-propelled 105 Wilton Taylor, former Co. M, 47th had a ball. It happened to be Charlie in all probability, will be free to con­ Fisher, 468 E. 147th St., Apt. 9, Bronx attacks. Near the end of the African millimeter gun started to pump shells tinue these pigskin telecasts under man, advises The Octofoil he still has Campaign, Conrad, while he was rid­ in at us. You heard the shell burst a copy of the second anniversary -a former Co. D, 47th Regt. man. the terms of his baseball deal, pro­ Hutchings sent some photos made ing in a jeep, was seriously injured and the cannon roar at precisely the vided there is no sponsor conflict. number of the Fort Bragg Post that when the jeep capsized. Nothing has same moment. The effect of this ac­ contains many items that might be at the picnic which are being filed, The general rule in radio and TV hoping to be able to use them in been heard about him since. tion were casualties by the score, has been to allow announcers to take of interest to Octofoil readers in fu­ ANOTHER REAL SOLDIER which included Colonel Chetham, ture issues dealing on Reunion plans. some future issue of The Octofoil. on additional out-of-season sports ---FORT BRAGG JULY 26-27-28--- Then there is a fellow named Major Rattorie, Captain Bell, Captain jobs. Taylor also enclosed some old nos­ WILLIAM (BILL) H. SOLLIDAY, Terrell, Lt. Stanton and many others. -PAY 1962 DUES N-O-W- talgic pictures made at Bragg. An­ REJUVENATING who is a very quiet sort of·a fellow, Mati and Caban were in a slight other newsworthy note in the letter The business tycoon, shaving one never says very much. Bill saw a lot draw with a British No. 46 just a GEN. EDDY WILL BE AT FORT from the Californian read: morning, stopped and considered of action, especially in Africa and little ahead of Solliday and myself BRAGG - HEALTH PERMITTING "Just had a visitor from Fullerton, himself in the mirror, then turned to Sicily. Although his record is not as in a similar position and we were Calif., near Whittier. He was Newell his wife and said: glorious as Anderson's, he was a real a little below the mentioned casual­ In answer to a letter Secretary Dan C. Cole, now with California Youth "You know, dear, when I shake it soldier to have around. Bill had ties above. We didn't worry too much Quinn sent to Gen. M. S. Eddy invit­ Authority. Cole was with the 3rd Bn. makes me feel ten years younger." many adventures, but perhaps, the about the small arms fire but this ing him to take part in the 1962 cele­ of Cannon Co., 39th Regt. We plan The wife looked him over care­ following experience was the one other gun was hair-raising. Then the bration at Fort Bragg, the general another visit in the very near future. fully and answered: that shook him up: gun stopped and the Germans started advises Quinn that if his health per­ -PAY 1962 DUES N-O·W- "Why don't you try shaving at We were in Sicily between the to counter-attack on the plateau. mits he'll let nothing else interfere She was just a second-hand deal­ night, dear?" towns of Cerami and Troina, with Mati with Caban over the British No. with his attendance er's daughter and that's why she -PAY 1962 DUES N-O-W- -THINK ABOUT '62 DUES N.o.W1­ Traina as the objective in mind. The 46 contacted the 26th Field Artilleryt wouldn't allow much on the old dav­ You can't climb the ladder of suc­ tallest hill in that locality (anyone gave their position. Fortunately, the Sympathy is what one woman of­ enport. cess with cold feet. in that battle will remember it) was (Contined on next page) fers another in exchange for details. -JULY 26-27-28, 1962-1RAGG- -JULY 26·27·28, 1962-8RAGG-- Page 8 THE OCrOFOIL March-April, 1962

SUDS LAPPED UP HERE WOULD FLOAT A SHIP KREYE'S STORY 9TH SIGNAL GANG SADDENED BY (Continued from preceding page) first shells were long and landed into DEATH OF BERNARD McENTEE the onrushing Germans. Quickly, a Edward T. Baker, former 9th Sig­ There is no doubt, too, that he was cease fire was asked and the Ger­ nal Co. man, now managing the a courageous man. For his courage at mans changed their minds about Green Valley Hatchery in Moore­ the battle which surrounded the tak­ continuing to advance. field, W. Va., was shocked and sad­ ing of the Remagen Bridge in Ger­ Anderson as it relates in the "Eight dened to learn of the death of an old many during World War II, he re­ Stars to Victory" secured positions as 9th Signal man, Bernard (Mac) Mc­ ceived the army's coveted Silver the 3rd Battalion bypassed the 1st Entee. Mac was a 9th Signal Staff Star medal. Battalion. Company rosters revealed The success of his efforts at Den­ about 300 able men left in the bat­ Sergeant until 1944 and was pro­ talion. moted to Warrant Officer. Baker ver Chicago are rather eloquently at­ knows other 9th Signal men will be tested by the large number of tro­ And I must mention a few other phies and plaques displayed at the fellows such as sure-shot and most very much shocked to receive this dependable Stanley Caban of Buf­ sad news because Mac was one of the general office which were received because of the excellent safety rec­ falo, N. Y., my shadow who would best-liked G.I.s in that outfit. follow me anywhere; John S. Ku­ The bereaved widow's address is: ord of the company. He was active in many national safety groups. jawa, of South Bend, Ind., the tough­ Mrs. B. E. McEntee, 1465 S. Hudson, est interpreter in the U. S. Army (at Denver 22, Colo. Mac entered the service Aug. 9, 1941 at Fort Crook, Nebr. He was least the prisoners of war thought Baker has furnished The Octofoil so); John Tschupp of East Meadow, many writeups from publications in discharged Nov. 23, 1945 at Camp Ye Ole Beer Garden at Bragg back a few memo- Crowder, Mo. Long Island, the fellow who knew if the Denver area, particularly from ries. Wilton Taylor, Lost Hills, Calif., was able to identify Louis No­ anyone knew,. what was going on; the Denver-Chicago Trucking Co. He was laid to rest at Fort Logan vak, Co. H, 47th lnf., in the above picture. Others will have to be National Cemetery, Denver. Staff Sgt. Martm Krasovetz of Gibbs­ house organs. Mac was director of itlentifietl by someone else. boro, New Jersey, and last but not safety for_this large nationally oper­ No lengthy eulogy for "Mac" is necessary. His thousands of friends t, a real good guy, Charl.es War,;. atiIlg trucking firm. n of Bound Brook, New Jersey. Parts of a notice in The Denver­ remember his excellent sense of hu­ BAKER TRYING TO GET mor, his good disposition, and the DO YOU JUST:. BELONG? Iese are all great fellows to know! Chicago Hi Lights reads: cheerful word he had for everyone. Are you an active member, the kind HIS LIST CORRECTED -PAY 1962 DUES N-O·W- B. E. (Mac) McEntee, who joined that would be missed, DC Oct. 6, 1952 as safety engineer, He was completely honest and fair The following names and addresses Dom Miele Keeps in his dealings with others and al­ Or are.you just contented to have are from an old list that Wilbur died Oct. 30 at his home in Denver. your name upon the list? Funeral services were held Nov. 2 ways willing to lend a helping hand Baker, 6633 Brandemere Rd., N., Busy These Days whenever the need arose. He will Do you attend the meetings and min­ Jacksonville, Fla., has. He would Dom Miele, the hard working New at the St. Vincent' DePaul Catholic gle with the flock, Church in Denver. be greatly missed by all who knew like to bring the list up to date with York Chapter secretary is a "busy For Mac, as he was known in the and worked with him. Or do you stay at home and criticize present-day corrected addresses. He beaver" this time of the year. As DC system, death came easily even Our sincere sympathy to his wife and knock? would appreciate hearing from any­ of last Dec. 27 Dom had already though it concluded a long and cou­ and three children and may we all Do you volunteer at meetings and one who can help him in bringing mailed out 80 1962 dues cards. He pray that his soul rest in peace. get into the thick, this list up to date. Just send the had sent dues reminders to all the rageous battle against cancer. Or leave the work to just a few and COURAGEOUS MAN The Octofoil personnel joins in the information in a letter or postal card Chapter members with reply envel­ Mr. McEntee was an unusual man above expression as a token of sym­ talk about the clique? to Baker at the address given above. opes. It's guys like Dom Miele that pathy to the bereaved widow and Think this over, member, you know in that somehow, even though in a 39TH INF. REGT. PERSONNEL are responsible for the Ninth Infan­ the three children. All of Mac's G.I. right from wrong. try Division Association's continued supervisory capacity, he managed to Are you an active member, or do Edgar W. Hopkins, 1922 Dewey Pl., gain the affection and esteem of buddies are sharing with them in healthy existence. this grief-stricken hour. you just belong? Jacksonville, Fla. -THINK ABOUT '62 DUES N-O-Wl- many persons at DC. -Submitted by Dom Miele, Author Lawrence E. Fields (Sgt.), Rt. 2, Unknown. McPherson, Kansas. Orletti's Group Photo DUES AND NEWS COMING IN FAST --FORT BRAGG JULY 26-27-28-- Archie S. Carder, 715 William St., Apt. A66, Fredericksburg, Va. Will Bring Memories FROM ALL CORNERS OF U. S. A. "Mad Russian" Mysyk Lewis R. Boyer, Loomis Sanato­ Al Orletti, New York Chapter's Hibernating In Florida rium, Loomis, N. Y. Sergeant At Arms, 990 Arnow Ave., It is regretable that space does not Dear Dan: Enclosed you'll find '62 James L. Conway, 1623 Lee St., Mc­ Bronx, N. Y., has furnished The Oc­ permit printing in full the interesting dues. I am planning to arrange my The "Mad Russian," Mike Mysyk, Keesport, Pa. tofoi1 an excellent photograph of notes contained in the many letters vacation so as to be at Fort Bragg. 12504 Darlington Avenue, Garfield John J. Ardison, 12 Pine St., Am­ Hqtrs. Co., 2nd Bn., 47th Regt. with a received by Secy. Quinn when dues Hope to see many old buddies there. Heights, Ohio, is representing the sterdam, N. Y. complete list of names. Every effort money is sent in. Just the highlights -Sincerely, Wallace C. Stine, 160 Utility Workers Union at a national Dexter W. Hillman, Colrain, Mass. will be.made to get this photo in cut of a few of those letters are printed State St., Portland, Pa. (Hqtrs. 34th convention in Miami, Fla. Mysyk Bill Preston, 2128 MuraSt., Balti­ form for use in the next issue of The below, which is a sample of the spir­ FA.) has become a Reunion institution. He more, Md. Octofoil. it that prevails in the hearts of thou­ Dear Danny: Enclosing dues for will be at Fort Bragg with bells on, Lucius Carl Simmons, Box 332, -FORT BRAGG JULY 26-27·28- sands of former Ninth Division men three years. My wife and I are look­ whooping it up early and late. Magnolia, Miss. who are carrying the traditions on ing forward to Fort Bragg. I hope SADDENED Presiliano C. Cruz, Box 461, Bryan, Air Force Film Library and on through the ~iation: to do some letter writing to get some Mike's letter closed with his regrets Texas. of hearing about the passing of one John L. Dolan, 257 Adams or 1254 Very Accommodating Dear Dan: Sorry fm late with my fellows interested. I passed through The Air Force Film Library Cen­ dues. Hope to make the ~union., Dunkirk, N.Y. last summer; looked of his old buddies-Glenn O. Moore, Orleans, Memphis, Tenn. Columbus, 0., former national presi­ Guy G. Davis, Carrolton Ave., ter, 8900 So. Broadway, St. Louis 25 John Compel (2nd Bn. $>th), 2020 up Leonard "Hup" Kupkowski of Missouri, furnished the Columb~ Barnesdale Ave., McKeesport, Pa. Canon Co., 47th. He hopes to be at dent of the Association. Greenwood, Miss. -PAY 1962 DUES N-O-W-- Harold Klein, 140 Shephard Ave., Chapter some interesting combat Hi Dan: Before you decide to drop the Reunion.-See you at Bragg­ films for a showing in early Decem­ William Coen, Washington, Pa.­ No man can make a place for him­ Newark, N. J. my name from the Octofoil mail list self in the sun if he continues to seek ber. Officers of Paul S. Lawrence fm enclosing dues andhloney for (Can. Co., 47th.) Joseph E. Boudreau, Rt. 3, Bay City, shelter under the family tree. Michigan. V.F.W. Post turned over their new -two decals. I hope to make it to Fort Dear Dan: Enclosed is dues money quarters for the showing and many Bragg.-E. H. Spink, 7293 Akron Rd., --PAY 1962 DUES N-O·W- Charles D. Hess, Hedgeville, W. Va. and payment for history, "8 Stars to Metro Vasil, 48 Oak St., Yonkers, of the Post members took advantage Lockport, N. P. (ex-T-5 9th Signal Victory." I served in the Ninth from of an invitation to witness the movies. Co.) Many Movies Available New York. February, 1941 until June, 1945. I was Harold M. Bruskin, 253 Livingston Paul Keller, the Columbus group's Dear Dan: Enclosing 1962 dues. I with 60th FA. Bn., Med. Det. and On Subject of Missiles Ave., New Brunswick, N. J. old standby, was on hand with his am retiring from the Army 31 Jan. Bty. B. Have high hopes of making H. M. Kohlmoos, Capt. M.C., 3270 fine family, and provided the techni­ 1962 and will be residing in Medford, the Reunion at Fort Bragg.-Sincere­ Most Chapters are interested in Kempton Ave., Oakland, Calif. cal knowledge necessary to operate Ore. Hope to catch up on my fishing ly Henry W. Shimkoski, 42 Planta­ breaking the monotony of just a dry Ludwig Billy, 221 Pierre Ave., Gar­ the projector-as well as securing the and hunting-Best regards to all­ tion St., Worcester 4, Mass. business meeting. The U. S; Army field, N. J. use of all the equipment needed from Lt. Col. Robert B. Harper, 2460 Hill­ the company where he is employed. Dear Dan: Had planned on making Signal Missile Support Agency has Edwin Marlin Mellinger, Hunts­ crest Rd., Medford, Ore. (9th Signal.) scores of interesting films available dale, Pa. Paul is a former Motor Pool Ser­ Paul E. Wilburn, Jr., 206 Park Dr., Detroit Reunion but was hospital­ that Chapters may obtain by writing geant with the 39th Regt. But today ized at the time. Looks like former Hurvell Holmes, Rt. 1, Natalia, Union, S. C., doesn't want to miss to the Commanding Officer Texas. it's Lt. Col. Paul Keller, if you please. any Octofoils either. 9th men are kinda scarce out this U. S. Army Signal Missile Support -THINK ABOUT '62 DUES N-O-WI- way.-Sincerely, Frank S. J acksha, Agency Martin Nathansen, 95 E. 95th St., Dear Dan: I joined the Associa­ 1872 Reaney Ave., St. Paul 19, Minn. Brooklyn, N. Y. Gen. Craig's Notes Are Short tion at Ingolstadt in 1945 and have Attn.: SIGWS-PI (D Co., 47th.) White Sands Missile Range, Dominick J. Carey, Lost Creek, Pa. But Get to the Point Quick enjoyed the comradeship which the Jay P. Moller, Major, M.C., Lucky, newspaper has brought to me--news Dear Dan: Enclosed 1962 dues. New Mexico. On Dec. 29 Secretary Quinn re­ Please credit to New England Chap­ The Octofoil has been furnished a Ohio. (Now in Dayton, Ohio.) ceived a short note in that ini:m.itablc of the Reunions and letters from old Peter A. Redichio, 137-15 Kalmia buddies. Please accept my dues for ter. Wishing you and all members of long list of the films that are avail­ handwriting of Gen. Louis A. Craig, the Association a Prosperous 1962.­ able for use by the Chapters. The Ave., Flushing, Long Island. consisting of these few words: "Dear 1961, 1962, 1963.-Yours in ­ William J. Butler, Capt., M.C., 557 ship, Jim Croft, 3422 Yardley Drive, Sincerely, Maurice N. Flougas, 559 list is entirely too lengthy to print in Dan: It's about dues time again. Mine Hunt St., Central Falls, R. 1. (15th detail in these columns. A postal card W. 31st St., Erie, Pa. for 1962 enclosed. Best always ... Baltimore 22, Md. (Formerly Co. I, Carl F. Leavens, 100 Stratford Park, 60th Regt.) Engrs.) to the commanding officer as per the Craig." above address will bring the list, giv­ Rochester, N. Y. General Craig's present address is Jim Leopold Wl'iles ing details regarding the length of Claude A. Lambert, Grundy, Va. 3700 Fordham Rd., N.W., Washing­ LINWOOD WHITE KILLED each film and its contents. Bennie Gulick, Aldie, Va. ton 16, D.C. IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT ....om Chic:ag~Sub....b There are 20 interesting films list­ Sidney S. Stillman, Capt., M.C., 3736 --THINK ABOUT '62 DUES N-O-W!- ed in the catalog. For instance Film Darnall Place, Jacksonville, Fla. Francis Maher, Worcester, Mass., James E. Leopold was a well-liked No. 20, has this descriptive data: Dale E. Smith, Rt. 1, Mt. Vernon, SUPPORT AT fORT forwarded to The Octofoil the fol­ pfficer in both E and G Cos., 47th (WSMR Film Report No. 12)­ Ohio. BRAGG EXCELLENT lowing sad news: Regt. He is now living at 819 Marion Pogo Hi (Color, /10 minutes.) Dave Avila, El Paso, Texas. We have lost another good buddy. Ave., Highland Park, TIL In a short This film telfs the story of the -THINK ABOUT '62 DUES N-O-W!- Secretary Quinn writes that prac­ Lenwood. White, Co. A, 15th Engrs., note to Secy. Quinn, Jim writes: development, testing and final use of tically every one of the scores and from Wayland, N. Y., died on Dec. "I guess the years are going by just a low cost, high altitude target sys­ Thultle Writes From scores of Christmas cards he re­ 23, 1961, as a result of injuries re­ a little too fast-Africa 20 years ago tem. A high altitude target was Hospital In Texas ceived had a note penned: "Plan to ceived in an automobile accident. -for instance. Anyway, here are my needed at White Sands Missile Range see you at Fort Bragg." The secre­ The widow and four children are dues for three more years. Keep up for testing of such missile systems as Ed Egan of the Greater New York tary has upped his first estimate of now living in Maine. Her address is the good. work and send mr. best to the Nike, Hercules, Talos and Fal­ Chapter, advises The Octofoil that he attendance by another 150 or more. Mrs. Linwood White, Box 285, Ash­ all the gang! Regards-Jim.' con. The film includes both art work has heard from George Thurtle, who The secretary's letters to The Oc­ land, Maine. ~AY 1962 DUES N-O·W- and live photography to demonstrate is confined to a VA Hospital in tofoil all stress the fine work that White's many old buddies from the how the Pogo Hi missile releases a Houston, Texas. George was with B Herb Clegg, Ed Kronsburg, Steve Engineers Battalion will be sad to Board of Governors parachute target at altitudes of 100,­ Bty. of the 60th FA. He would cer­ Fermanides, Generald Donald C. learn of his untimely death. And in Will Meet In May 000 feet or more. tainly like to receive a few lines Clayman and others are doing to as­ behalf of those buddies The Octofoil -PAY J 96' Dun HOW- from any of the old gang. Just write sure the greatest reunion any Di­ extends sincere sympathy to the be­ Arrangements are being made for BARE FACTS to George Thurtle. Bd. 103, VA Hos­ vision Association has ever held­ a Board of Governors meeting some pital, Houston, Texas. anywhere--anytime. reaved family of our buddy-Lin­ The census taker was surprised -THINK ABOUT '62 DUES N-O-WI- wood. White. time in May. A definite date has not when the mistress of the house op­ -PAY 1962 DUES N-O-W- -FORT BRAGG JULY 26-27-28- been set.. Indications are that the ened the door and was in a state Mrs. Helen Glozick Doc Rishel Was Kept sessions will be held in Washington, of nudism. 'S EUGENE EDWARDS' D. C. This location is easily accessi­ "Please don't be shocked, I am a Loyal to Association Bu~y Taking Pictures ble for most of the Board members nudist," she stated. The man began Mrs. Helen Glozick, 4338 S. West­ Doc Rishel, Geneva, Ohio, former­ WIFE PROUD OF 9TH and the hard working Reunion Com­ asked the routine questions: "And ern Ave., Chicago 9, Ill., sent The ly with the 2nd Bn., 47th Regt., sent Eugene E. Edwards' wife, Anna, mittee, headed by Herb Clegg, in how many children do you have, Octofoil $4 for a subscription. Secy. his 1962 dues and also nine nega­ writes from 112 National Ave., Lang­ Fayetteville, will be able to attend a madam?" he asked. Quinn returned the $4 to Mrs. Glo­ tives of pictures taken at the Michi­ horne, Pa., and says she is mighty Board meeting in Washington with­ "Twenty," she replied. zick and added: "In behalf of the gan Reunion. The Octofoil plans to proud that her husband was a Ninth out traveling too great a distance. A "My," he said, "you are not a Association members accept my sin­ use some of the prints in an early Division G.!., and sends in (theirs) full report on Reunion plans will be nudist lady. You just dont have cere thanks and theirs, but we all issue. her subscription for The Octofoil. made to the Board and details will the time to get dressed." feel that the least we can do for Doc and his family are now milk: ~AY 1962 DUES N-O-W­ be passed on to the members through --PAY 1961 DUES TODAY- the next-of-kin of our deceased ing their plans to be at the big Re­ Acom&e~eisameetingatwhichThe Octofoil. College bread is made out of the members is to keep them on our ac­ union at Fort Bragg next July. people talk about things they should -FORT BRAGG JULY 26·27·28- flour of youth and the dough of old tive files and see that The Octofoil -THINK ABOUT '62 DUES N-O-Wl- be doing. A dime is a dollar with the taxes age. is mailed to them without cost." The penalty for bigamy is two -JULY 26·27·28, 1962-BRAGG- taken out. ~AY 1962 DUES N·O·W-- -PAY 1962 DUES N·O·W- mothers-in-law.