College of the Holy Cross CrossWorks The Octofoil Special Collections 9-1-1973 The Octofoil, September/October 1973 Ninth Infantry Division Association Follow this and additional works at: https://crossworks.holycross.edu/octofoil Part of the Military and Veterans Studies Commons, Military History Commons, Social History Commons, and the United States History Commons Recommended Citation Ninth Infantry Division Association, "The Octofoil, September/October 1973" (1973). The Octofoil. 194. https://crossworks.holycross.edu/octofoil/194 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. THE A~r.iAtion 4'2 Gregory Ave. Weehawken. N. J. 07087 Dues; $5.00 D8f year - $1.50 THE NINTH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION will beearmarked to pay for the Oetofoil VOLU~~XX~III NUMBER 5 SEPT-OCT 1973 President's Mes~age COlllld Pisl fir 14 1IIIili II 1lIIIti I would like to express my thanks to the Officers and Members of the Ninth Infantry Division Association for the honor that they have bestowed upon me in Boston, at the 1973 Reunion, in electing me President of this Association for the ensuing year 1973-74. I will do all that I can to uphold the great traditions of the Association and the great works of the Past Presidents of this fine organization. I would like to set' everyone at the 29th Memorial Mass at . Worcester Mass on Oct. 21, 1973 and it's nottooearly to start planning for the 1974 Reunion at Atlanta Georgia. Sincerely. Fred M. Josey .Harry O's Report On Worcester YOU GOT TO who have passed on Since. He BELIEVE IT recalled the 9th Div'iSlon Route Saturday evening. October 20, from Africa to the Elba River. 1973 was one of the finest social He also said that we shold affairs Father Connors ever continue to have faith in God had. It was immensely enjoyed faith in our country and to pra; by approximately 650 9th for one another. The sounding of Division men, women, children taps concluded the Services. and friends who came from After the indoor services were many sections of the United over, the outside services at the States. The joy of meeting your MEMORIAL SHRINE were ATLANTA m<1y deem suitable to preserve friends, the congenial at­ held. We heard many inspiring Atlanta, one of the nation's greatest cities, abounds with the remembrance of the late mosphere and the unlimited speeches from City officials, supply of food and drinks were things to see and do. Atlanta is a great sports city, home of the Henry A. Whalen. which included Mayor Joseph B~aves, Falcons and Hawks. Atlanta is a great cultural city, some of the ingredients that M. Tinsley, Congressman A few years ago when the made for this happy occasion. With a famous symphony orchestra, theatre and dance groups, Harold D. Donohue, City and a leading museum of art. Historic attractions are Association held its reunion at The entire program from Manager Francis McGrath Ft. Bragg we were seated at a Saturday to Sunday was well everywhere; don't miss the Battle of Atlanta Cyclorama, the members of the Clergy and giant Stone Mountain carvings, restored Underground Atlanta banquet table with Harry planned and organized. Parish and President Fred Whalen. Now Harry was the It is a privilege and pleasure and much more. Atlanta is the exciting six Flags over Georgia, Josey of the 9th Division fine shopping, thriving business community. Atlanta is the type of fellow who enjoyed a to attend Father Connors Association. At the conclusion a good time and liked nothing Annual Memorial Service. They warm hospitality you'll enjoy at the city's favorite hotel, the 9th Division Wreath was placed Sheraton-Biltmore. better than to sit around till the continue to get.better and better at the Shrine. wee hours of the morning as the years go by. To add to our swapping tall tales with his enjoyment we had lovely fall INTHEHOUSE buddies from the 47th, so we weather. Following the MEMORIAL OF REPRESENTATIVES were surprised to see him When Father Connors in­ August 3, 1973 getting ready to leave as soon as troduced and thanked the SERVICES we travelled to the Sheraton-Lincoln Inn where a 1111011 the banquet was over. We said, parishioners for the delectable delicious dinner was served. "Harry, what's your hurry, the buffet dinner and gracious Father Connors was Master of Mr. Biaggi introduced the evening is still young". He hospitality there was a thun­ following bill; which was replied, "I have to catch the derous round of applause from Ceremonies. Again we heard many good speakers from the referred to the Committee on night train to New York, you see the audience. Parish, the City Officials and Veterans' Affairs every Sunday morning I bring The music played by the Band bllill Dates the 9th Division Association the Sunday papers to the guys at added to the enjoyment of the members. They had the ABILL the Bronx Veterans Hospital occasion. There was dancing, audience continually laughing To designate the Veterans' and if I'm not there tomorrow singing, entertainment, a with their facetious comments, Ilg. l' 3 Administration hospital in the morning those poor fellows wonderful spirit of warm sophisticated remarks and the Bronx, New York, as the won't have anything to read." friendship and an opportunity to "Henry A. Whalen Memorial That brief exchange with Harry reminisce. "friendly . rivalry" that perennially exists between the Veterans' Hospital", and for m a de me realize how ITWASA BUSY other purposes. dedicated he was to the cause of SUNDAY, OCT. 21,1973 speakers vs. Father Connors. Pete Radichio traveled from the veteran. So I was not sur­ The day began with a march' I Santa Monica, Calif., but his Be it enacted by the Senate prised to learn that a Bill (H.R. from the Grove Street Fire A plaque was' presented to the lovely wife Sue could not make and House of Representatives of 9868) has been introduced in the Station. Leading the parade was "Parishioners of Father Connor's the trip because of ill health. the United States of AQ1erica in Iiouse of Hepresentatives by the Worcester Police Honor Church for the hospitality Rev. Robert Curtis, a former Congress assembled, That the Congressman Biaggi which Guard band and finally the shown to members of the Ninth Chaplain with the 39th, made Veterans' Administration recommended that the marchers which included I hosptal in the Bronx, New York Veterans Adm inistration and their families throughout his first trip to the Memorial all Father Connors. We paraded to shall hereafter be known and hospital in the Bronx, N.Y. be th~ years. • Father . the way from Monterey, Calif. the Immaculate Conception designated as the "Henry A. designated as the "Henry A. Connors, in expressing his (222 Laine - zip 93940). The Church. Whalen Memorial Veterans' Whalen Memorial Veterans' THE ANNUAL 'appreciation, stated that he padre recently retired from looks forward to the 30th AN­ Hospital". Any reference to Hospital". Harry was no MEMORIAL MASS active duty with his church and such hospital in any law, NUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE . is pinch-hitting at a nearby Air' strange to the corridors of that Father Connors delivered the regulation, document, record. hospital and it is only fitting 'to be held again in Worcester. Force base in California. 29th ANNUAL MEMORIAL or other paper of the United that the building where he spent MASS before a capacity States shall be deemed a so many hours helping the audience. He remarked that we Rev. Ralton Speers from reference to it as the Henry A. disabled veterans bear his should say prayers for the 4,581 Albany, New York gave the Best regards to all. \Vhalen Memorial Veterans' name men of the 9th Infantry who Closing Prayer and another Sincerely yours, llospital. Congressman Biaggi also made the SUPREME H'arry Oret"lstein Sec 2. The Administrator 01 entered into the Congressional SACRIFICE, as well as for wonderful 9th Division Memorial Mass cam(' to a close. 901 Walton Avenue Veterans Affairs is authorized Hecord of August I, 19n a those men of the 9th Division Bronx, N.Y. 10152 to provid(' such memorial at th(~ stirring tribute to Henry A. abl)\,('-tlampd hospital as be \\hal(·n. An American Patriot. THE OCTOFOll STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP. MANAGEMENT * THE OCTOFOIL * ~aps AND CIRCULATION Form 3579 should be sent to 412 Gregon' Avenue, 'Weehawken N. J. 07087 ff OCTOFOIL 'ASSOCIATED I':DITOHS 'Walter O'Kee e (Act of October 23, 1962; Section 4369, Title 39, United States Code) and Daniel Quinn. 1. Date filed: 9-29-73. 2. Title of Publication: THE OCTOFOIL. 3. Fred Josey, President. j,Ounllrb 8162 Green Valle,\: pnve ., Frequency of issue: Hi-monthly. 4. Location of knQwn office of Grand Blanc. MIChlg'<lll 484,.:9 ). ' publication: 412 Gregory Ave., Weehawken, N.J. - Hudson County. 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