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IlFAITRY 01_AllGClATIOI ....- ........,.,....ac.foiI Volume XXXV Num~:.:.r~5 N_O_V_D_e_c_1_98_5__ Nashville country a lesson in history Division History Placed in Library Worcester Memorial Those who tire easily of Con­ The Tennessee State Capitol way Twitty. Waylon and Willie. at 505 Deaderick St. was com­ On November 10. 1985 the and I Saw the Light can find pleted in 1859 and is an ex­ troops again were called by Fr. happiness in Nashville sans cellent example of statehouse Connors to assemble 'at Im­ country music. provided they architecture. Tours are free. maculate Conception Church on have a healthy interest in the ci­ Forget conventional Gold Star Boulevard, Wor­ ty's other drawing card ­ transportation and take a tour cester. The aged, yes we are all history. on one of the city's several getting along in years. some Long before the first yodel ri verboats plying the with handicaps and the healthy warbled and the first steel Cumberland River. answered the call. For the 41st guitar twanged in a Music City The Belle Carol Riverboat time more than 500 wearers of recording studio. Nashville Co. operates the 400-passenger the OCTOFOIL attended our already carried the title. "the Music City Queen and the Memorial Mass for our deceas­ Athens of the South," because 250-passenger Captain Ann ed members who did not return of its rich culture and stylish ar­ sightseeing vessels from the plus for the many who chitecture. Riverfront Park dock near Fort answered the call and are now Much of the city's Nashborough. But the newest departed from this land. antebellum splendor is kid on the dock is the General This Memorial Mass as well preserved, but the most obvious Jackson paddlewheel showboat as those for the past 40 years is reminder of the Athens con­ puffing in from Opryland. close to the top of priorities for nection is a modern-day Opryland itself is another ex­ Fr. Connors. He always called wonder. the Parthenon in ample of the ubiquitous theme us "His Family". From the Centennial Park near Vander­ first Mass at St. Peter's to the On November 22, 19R5 a copy of the',,;ivision's Historv "R Stars to park. this time set on 120 acres Victory" was presented to the University of Hofs'tra of Lon~ bilt University. The Parthenon. and revolving around a Music first dinner at the old Bancroft billed as the world's only repro­ it soon became apparent that if Island, New York. Shown at the presentation are l-r: Vince City theme. Guglielmino 1st Vice-President. Charles R. Andrews acceptin~ duction of the Greek monu­ But the rides. restaurants. this devotion were to continue ment. is impressive, all right. Fr. Connors would need help. In the book for the University and the President of the Association games and shops take a back Norman Caswell who presented the book. though a bit incongruous with seat to the dozen or so lavish the early days Sylvester (Red) the rest of Nashville. stage productions that set this Byrne was on call whenever The New York Chapter can The security in the building is But to go back to the city's park apart from. say. work had to be done. finally report that our Division_ unbelievable. As former G.I. 's real beginning. Fort Disneyland or Astroworld. His most faithful helper for history "Eight Stars to we were astounded. Nashborough at Riverfront Also. no other park in the many years has been Francis Victory" was officially placed As usual any time the 9th Park is a logical starting point. world can claim to have the Maher. 14 Davenport St., Wor­ in the Library in Hofstra Division Association makes This reproduction of the King of Country Music. Roy cester. Fran or Franny as most University, Hempstead, N.Y. plans for any kind of a gather­ original stockade built to shield Acuff. as an actual resident. or men call him learned his les­ on Friday November 22, 1985 ­ ing the weather does NOT Nashville's first settlers in 1780 the Grand OleOpry as a sup­ sons very well. Fran was very dedicated to the 4581 we lost cooperate, and this day was no features exhibits of pioneer plementary attraction. An ad­ helpful to Fr. Connors in mak­ during World War II. exception. ··It was a mean, relics. Admission is 25 cents mission price of $13.50 ing arrangements with the The book is placed on the dreary day. heavy rain all day and it is closed Sundays and generously allows three days of Pastor of Immaculate Concep­ ninth floor in the New York but we must say nineteen of our Mondays. entertainment during peak tion Church for the use of his State Histoncal Collection. The men did attend the brief cere­ The Hermitage. home of An­ summer seasons (two days in Church on November 10th. We library has over one million mony. drew Jackson. is a National spring and fall). Entrance is on are very grateful to the Pastor books and is the sixth largest in We had the privilege of seeing Historic Landmark with Music Valley Drive. and Parishoners at Immacu­ the country. where these so called historical elaborate gardens and is one of late for their many kindnesses Norman Caswell, the As­ books are kept and it is wonder­ Nashville's top tourist attrac­ during the past 41 years. A visit sociation President, presented ful the tender loving care they tions. Admission is $3.75 for had to be made to the Wor­ the division history to Mr. receive. It is a library within a adults. and its Rachel's Lane cester Police Department to ob­ Charles R. Andrews, Dean of library. location can be reached via Old tain permission to use the Library in behalf of Hofstra Truly we are honored by hav­ Hickory Boulevard. Honor Guard during our Me­ University. ing Hofstra University accept morial service. Floral arrange­ On the inside front cover is a our division history and have it 1 ments had to be made for both dedication: "To the Gallant placed in the Historical Collec­ 1986 Nashville Reunion Program inside and outside the Church. Men of the 9th Infantry Divi­ tion where so few are accepted. Ninth Infantry Division Association Musical arrangements and per­ sion" mits had to be obtained so that ADOLPH WADALAVAGE THURSDAY. JUNE 26th our parade from the fire station 94-30 96th St. REGISTRATION 10:00 A.M. - ALL DAY to the Church could proceed as Ozone Park. N.Y !l416 GOLF OUTING 12:00 NOON planned. Fran was also the man BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING 4:00 P.M. who saw that you had a roof Sick Call OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION R:OO P.M. -11 :~O P.M. over your head upon your ar­ rival in Worcester. Planning As reported in the last issue We were privileged to make FRIDAY. JUNE 27th the Saturday night Buffet. the of the Getofoil Father Connors the trip to Europe in 1970 with REGISTRATION 10:00 A.M. - ALL DAY Sunday dinner and the mailing remains on Sick Call and we Father Connors and 165 BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS 10:00 A.M. of over 500 letters were a few of feel certain some letters and members of the association and GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 11 :00 A.M. the details necessary to make a cards would cheer him up a bit. their families. Old Jack Scully LADIES MEETING AND SOCIAL. ............... .. 11: 00 A.M. success of this undertaking. Although he was not one of the and Nick Palega (both gone BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING ~:OO P.M. Thank you Fran. for a job well Chaplains of the 47th we now) myself and Father Con­ GRANDOLEOPRYTHEATER 9:~OP.M. done. Herb Olsen, Tom Boyle. remember him back in 1943 nors rode in the same bus Fred Demore and Ronnie Mur­ when we were heading into EI together for most of the trip. SATURDAY. JUNE 2Rth phy ably assisted Fran with Guettar and he assisted Father that is on the Continent, and we REGISTRATION 10:00 A.M. - ALL DAY many of his problems. Butcher, then the Chaplain of shared many a laugh together. Yes fond, fond memories. MEMORIAL MASS 8:30 A.M. - 9: 1;) A.M. The Roving Reporter the 47th. Father Connors heard The good Father is in and out MEMORIAL CEREMONY 10:00 A.M. Joseph A. McKenzie as many "Confessions" as of the hospital but his mail can AFTERNOON VARIETy 12:00 NOON 95 Washington Ave. possible and told the remaining be sent to: Father Edward Con­ EVENING MASS 4::l0 P.M. Waltham, Ma. 02154 men he would give "general ab­ BANQUET 6:30P.M. solution." Many men of the 47th nors. 87-5 Park Avenue. went off to meet their God Worcester. Mass. 01605. shortly after this and I have We understand that General never forgotten this incident.