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VOLUME XVIIINUMBER 1 THE NINTH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION $4.00 per year (This $4 per year subscription

also pays one year's dues.) Single copy, 35c.

Columbus, Ohio - 286 Zimpfer St., Columbus, Ohio - Hickory 4·9709~ July-August, 1964

Reunion-World's Fair Spells a Double-HeaderAnd 'Twas a Great D,ay for the Irish •••

TOM ORBAND HADTO WIRE HIS REGRETS

Many former 39th Regt. men weredisappointed when Secretary Quinnannounced he had the following telegram from Tom Orband, Binghamton, N. Y.:

"Dan tell the gang I am sorry Icannot make it this year. Wife is inhospital now for 3 weeks. Say helloto the gang.-Tom Orband."

Tom is a live-wire spark plug foractivities in New York State for theenjoyment of his old outfit.

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New Y orhers HaveBig Plans For ~65

It's a cinch with Walter O'Keeffein the "Driver's Seat" surprises atthe 1965 Reunion will be plentiful.

Philadelphia did a wonderful joband already O'Keeffe and his NewYork buddies are out to make thePhiladelphia Reunion look like a minor league exhibition. They may doit, but if they do, they'll certainlyhave to burn a lot of midnight oilworking night and day with fullsteam ahead!

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MRS. McAVY ENJOYEDVISIT TO THE REUNION

The Octofoil is in receipt of a verysweet letter from Mrs. Lillian McAvoy, one of the Ninth Division'sfine Gold Star Mothers. Mrs. McAvoy's address is 3 Georgia Ave.,Villas, N. J. 08251. The letter speaksfor itself and is signed by Mrs. McAvoy and her daughter, Mrs. AnnJ. Bucholski. The letter:

Dear Mr. Plunkett: I am writingto express my sincere thanks to allthe boys in the Ninth Division forthe wonderful time they showed mydaughter, Ann, and I, at the Reunion.

They are the nicest and kindestboys I have ever met and wish themgood luck in this world.-Sincerely,Lillian I. McAvoy & Ann Bucholski.

The Octofoil has assurances fromSecretary Quinn and the Philadelphia-Delaware Valley Chapter thatarrangements will be made for Mrs.McAvoy to attend Memorial Services in Worcester, Mass., on November 8.


A farmer doesn't have to go towork. He just wakes up and thereit is.

Hope to Get a"WantAd" Column StartedIn The Octofoil Soon

The Newspaper Committee atthe Philadelphia Reunion recommended and the body approvedthe recommendatio~ that everyeffort be made to secure some kindof advertising for The Octofoilduring coming months, hoping tohelp defray production costs withrevenue from the ads.

Efforts have been made previously to get display ads fromnational concerns. This has provenunsuccessful because of the limited circulation. Advertising agencies would not take the accountbecause commissions would besmall.

It was decided to make an appeal to any member having itemsfor sale that other members mightbe interested in to write out ashort ad, listing the. item for sale,or some service available, an itemthat is available for a trade onsomething else-just. any kind of,mnal waad .afl-=.f1.::k:'ory A~.wken,N. J., and50 cents a line for one insertion, or35 cents for two or more insertions,allowing an average of six wordsto each line.

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GOLFERS PUT ON AGOOD SHOW DURINGTHE 19TH REUNION

Two days after the last issue ofThe Octofoil went into the mail aletter was received from JerryNorthman giving details of the thegolf activities being arranged for the19th Reunion. After learning it wastoo late to get the desired publicityabout the golfers schedule to themembers, Jerry and his assistant,John "Duco" Boden, just "dug in"and really started to plug for thesuccess of the golf project withoutthe needed publicity. And they madea success of the event that was heldat Springfield Country Club, locatedon the fringe of Philadelphia.

Northman announced the winnersat the Reunion banquet and awardswere made to the following:

William O'Shea, from Patterson,N. J., Hqtr. Co. 47th, had the lowgross score with a 77.

Cecil Overton, from Muskegon,Mich., H Co., 47th, had the low netwith a 72.APAR GETS LICKED

The father and son trophy waswon by George Apar, B Co., 47th,and his son, Bruce, of New YorkCity. Junior beat pop by threestrokes.ODDS AND ENDS

Frank Ozart who flew to Philadelphia from Chicago, had his clubslugged by John Clouser in his carall the way from the Windy City.

Jim Driskell was somewhat disappointed when he couldn't rent oneof those electric golf carts to goaround the course. What has becomeof that old Infantry walking spirit?


HOPKINS HOPS OUT OFHOSPITAL TO BANQUET

Sgt. Elias O. Hopkins was a noncom at Division Headquarters. Hewas a hospital patient when the Reunion convened in Philadelphia. Butthe old sarge found his clothes andmade it to Philadelphia in time toattend the banquet. His home is 30Lewis St" Feasterville, Pa.


MANHATTAN GETS 1965 REUNION-HOTELSMAKE TREME,NDOUS RATE CONCESSIONSIN SPITE OF WORLD'S FAIR BUSINESS

The Greater New York Chapter had planned to make a bidfor the 1964 Reunion when the vote was taken in Springfield, Ill.in 1963, in order that the members and their families could "killtwo birds with one stone"-attend the Reunion and also visit the -tWorld's Fair exhibitions while in New York City. However,when difficulty was encountered getting hotel rates the same asthe rates had been in previous years, the New York delegates •withdrew their bid.

ft·Since the Springfield Reunion the New Yorkers have been

busy putting the heat on the Hotel Magnates-with the resultthat an agreement was reached whereby members of the NinthInfantry Division Association and their families will enjoy mod- ..est rates at the fabulous Hotel Statler during the Reunion andfor a few days before or after the Reunion in order to visit the.World's Fair. Evidently the hotels, come to the conclusion thatthey would still be depending on the city's tremendous convention patronage long after the Fair has become history. AnYway,the rates quoted to the Board before New York City was selectedas the 1965 Reunion City, were much less than the 1964 Reunionhotel rates. And the Fair will still be going full-blast.

O'KEEFFE ELECTED

~~A1Httt~~=IJN)~~~;ia~~:The following members were giv- prexy is Walter O'Keeffe, 1859

en citations for meritorious service Woodbine St., Ridgewood, Queens,to the Association during the Re- N. Y. Walter is a past president ofunion-banquet: The outgoing mem- the New York Chapter. He chalkedber of the Board of Governors re- up an enviable record while Dresiceiving citations were Francis Ma- dent of the Chapter. But unlikeher, Alfons Cuprys, John Clouser many members who want to rest onand John Rizzo. Others for outstand- past laurels when they become pasting Chapter work, with the excep- officers, O'Keeffe put his shoulder totion of two non-chapter members: the wheel and worked harder as aFather Gerald Rowan, Paul Walton "has-been" than he did while holdfor their contributions. From the ing office. He is active in other vetChapters: New York, Edward Egan; erans' service organizations fightingNew England, Peter Cusack; Ohio, for better legislation in behalf of thePaul S. Plunkett; Philadelphia-Dela- honorably discharged veterans, espeware Valley, Nick D'Agostino; TIli- cially the service-connected disabled.nois, Charles Koskie. '-PAY 1-9·6-5 DUES N-O·W I-

AL CUPRYS EXTENDS THANKS TO ALLWHO HELPED MAKE REUNION A BIGSUCCESS-FOND MEMORIES LINGER ON .

Al Cuprys was the very busy and efficient chairman of the 'I1964 Ninth Infantry Division Association Reunion Committee.Those who attended are witnesses to the fact that AI and hisvarious committeemen and the officers of the PhiladelphiaDelaware Valley Chapter did an outstanding job of conductingthis most successful and enjoyable Reunion. In a letter to TheOctofoil a few days after the conclusion of the Reunion Al hasasked that the following message be relayed to all the members:

I will always say, "The Ninth Infantry Division Associationis a great and wonderful organization."

And to the many who contributed so free of their talentand time to make the 1964 Reunion a great success, I want toextend my sincere thanks and gratitude. It is impossible toname them all, but just to mention a few who were most helpful, I might point to each and every chairman and co-chairmanof a committee, to the various Chapter Presidents, the Boardof Governors, the Convention Floor Committees, DistinguishedGuests, especially the Gold Star Parents and The Octofoileditors; the wives, children and friends along with the entirerank and file membership pitched in and contributed their partsin making a success of the Reunion. Without their efforts theReunion could not have been a success-again I want to convey my heartfelt gratitude.

Thank God for the success of our efforts during and beforethis grand assembly of former Ninth Division men and theirloved ones. If those attended had an enjoyable time during theReunion, the Reunion Chairman, Philadelphia-Delaware ValleyOfficers and all the Committees feel that is ample reward forany efforts that have been put forth. May God bless each andeveryone of you, individually and collectively, until Wf! meetin New York City for our 1965 Get-Together. Thank you, again.

Sincerely submitted byALFONS J. CUPRYS, Chairman, 1964 Reunion C01l1~

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APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHPin the

LADIES' AUXILIARYof the

NINTH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION

was with __ .(give company, regiment, battery, attached unit, etc.)

Make checks or money orders payable to Ninth Infantry DivisionAssociation. Mail to Secretary-Treasurer Tippie Plunkett, 286Zimpfer St., Columbus, Ohio. A 1965 card, countersigned bythe President and Secretary-Treasurer, will be sent as soon asthe printer delivers them to headquarters.

By order of the President:MRS. BETTY MacDOUGALL, President

While attached to the Ninth Infantry Division my .(state relationship, whether the Ninth Division man was a husband, father, brother, son, etc.)

City State .

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Mrs. Tippie Plunkett, Secretary-TreasurerNinth Infantry Division Association Ladies' Auxiliary286 Zimpfer Street, Columbus, Ohio

I would like to become a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary to theto the Ninth Infantry Division Association. Enclosed is check ormoney order for $1.50 for 1965 dues. Please mail my membership card to-

Col. Frank L. Gunn TAYLOR SENDS HISGoes On ~~lJpstairs~~ GREETINGS TO ALL

Under date of June 2, 1964, Col. Wilton Taylor, a loy~ Octof?ilFrank L. Gunn, GS, Chief, Strategic supporter from Lost HIlls, Calif.,Studies writes John Sabato in part Star Route, Stop 6, sends best re-as follo'ws' gards to all former Ninth men and

"I . I uld . tt d especially former Co. M, 47th men,. am sure wo enJ~y a en - including Dom Miele, New York andm~ the ~9t? Annual ReunIOn of the Harry Stuart of Washington, D. C.N~nth Dlvls;on ~ut unfortunately I Taylor is a bit riled up about thewl1l not be ~n thIS part of the ~oun- effort of some Congressmen andtry at the tlffie of the conventIOn. Senators to suppress the purchase of

"Recently I was nominated for firearms to the extent of making itpromotion to Brigadier General. I prohibitive for outdoors sportsmenwill report for duty at Fort Ord, to pursue their hobbies and clean,Calif., on 1 August and the promo- outdoors life. He appeals to all Guntion is to take place that day, thus Clubs National Rifle AssociationI will be enroute to my new station members and Hunter Safety Schoolsduring the time of the Association to be alert about the proposals beingmeeting. Please give my regards to made that would in all probabilitythe members of the Association and make it next to impossible for manyparticularly to the AAA-O men." to engage in hunting wild game even

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should bother a man. It's how she A woman is the only being wholearned it. can skin a wolf and get a mink.

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THE MEMORIAL FU,ND OFTHE 9TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION

Scholarship InformationThe Memorial Fund of the Ninth Infantry Division Association was

established by the members of the association to commemorate the memoryof their comrades who paid the supreme sacrifie in battle. As a part of thisfund the association established a scholarship program. Scholarships areawarded each year to relatives of men who served in The Ninth InfantryDivision.

ELIGIBILITY FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONA person who wishes to apply for a scholarship must be related to a

man who has served with The Ninth Infantry Division. Children of formermembers of the division will be given first consideration, but children ofmen killed in combat given first preference. Applicants who are not childrenof former members of the division will not be considered unless no childof a former member qualifies.

APPLICATION PROCEDUREThe following procedures must be followed by those wishing to apply

for the scholarships:1. Send a letter of application to the chairman of the scholarship

committee stating the following: name. address, age, and sex ofthe applicant; name, address, and occupation of the applicant'sparents or guardians; the name and address of the secondaryschool the applicant is attending or has attended and graduated; the name and address of the college the applicant expects to attend; the vocational goal of the applicant; and thename of and degree of relationship to a former member of thedivision. The unit and dates of service in the division of theformer member must be included.

2. A transcript of the applicant's high school record must be included with the letter of application. The transcript must include at least the first seven semesters of the applicant's record.

3. The applicant must have a counselor or principal of the highschool he or she is attending write a letter of recommendationto the chairman of the scholarship conunittee.

4. Effective with the 1965 scholarship award, the applicant musttake the PSAT given every October. The applicant must list thename and address of the chairman of the scholarship committeein the space on the application for the PSAT requiring threenames of institutions or individuals to be sent the results ofthe test.

5. THE APPLICATION MlJST BE SENT TO THE CHAIRMANOF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITI'EE BY MARCH 15. Applications received after March 15 will not be considered.

6. All applicants must accept the decision of the Scholarship Committee as final.

7. Information to determine financial need will be requested bythe Scholarship Committee after the applications have been considered. Only the top ten contenders will be asked to submitinformation on financial need.

8. All applications must be sent to: John J. Clouser, ScholarshipChainnan. Ninth Infantry Division Association, 200 North ElmStreet, Mount Prospect, Illinois.

Young StidmanAttends Banquet

Members of the Association weremighty proud of the fine young manwho approached the speaker's platform at the banquet and thankedthem for making him the first recipient of the Lou Becker Scholarship Award. The young man was Albert Stidman, 90 Ovington Ave., Edison, N. J. He was accompanied byhis proud mother and stepfather. AI'sfather was killed in action whileserving with the Ninth Division.

John Clouser, Scholarship Committee Chairman, had previously reported that young Stidman was getting excellent grade ratings in hisschool work.

Quoting from a letter Al recentlysent to Secretary Quinn, it reads:

"Academically I have maintaineda "B" average for each year in college and I am a fraction of a pointaway from being able to graduatecum laude. I hope to be able to makeit next year, and am in the top 10per cent class. In May I was electedPresident of the Business Society forthe coming year and also Treasurerof the Legal Society; I am also newsdirector for our radio station WMSM,heading a news staff of 45."

-PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!--A gossip is one who talks to you

about others. A bore is one who talksto you about himself. A brilliantconversationalist is one who talks toyou about yourself.

-PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1-Although man has learned through

evolution to walk in an upright position, his eyes still, swing from limbto limb.

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VICTOR LADS WERE ONAN OVERSEAS TOUR

The Octofoil is in receipt of an excellent picture of two of Walter Victor's sons made in Europe wherethey have been on an extended tourwith the Atlanta Boys' Choir.

Full details about the enthusiasmwith which these talented youngsterswere received by the groups theysang before in Europe during thissummer, will be given in detail inthe next issue of The Octofoil.

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HURRAH!It is said that the expression,

"Hurrah for our side," originatedduring Lady Godiva's famous sidesaddle ride down the streets of oldCoventry.

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NINTH INFANTRY DMSION ASS'Na1VIEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Please give credit to the following Chapter:

Philly-Delaware Valley 0 Greater New York 0Illinois 0 Washington, D.C. 0

New England 0 Michigan 0Ohio 0 Fayetteville-Fort Bragg, N.C. 0

Octofoil Automobile License Disc $

I was a member of:

Battery ; Company ; Regiment 9th Div.

I wish to sign up for the following:

Regular Member, per year ------------------------------$ 4.00 0Donation Memorial Scholarship Fund ------------ 0Three-Year Member $11.00 0LIFE MEMBERSIDP $50.00 0

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Decals 25c; (5) five for $

"Eight Stars to Victory" $(Pictorial History of 9th Division in action.)

Ladies' Auxiliary Member $

Combat Route Map $

60th Infantry History $

Coat Lapel Octofoil Pin $

Name Serial No. _

Dan Quinn, NatL Secretary, 9th Infantry Division Assn.,412 Gregory Ave., Weehawken, N.J.

Enclosed please find 1965 dues for:

VOLUME XVIII

BOARD OF GOVERNORS1965- 1967-

Frank O.art, Chicago, Ill. William Hennemuth, 505 North Wille,Richard Pestel, Grove City, Ohio Mt. Prospect, Ill.Walter O'Keeffe, Rid~wood, Queens, Ronald Murphy, 44 Strawberry Lane,

New York Scituate, Mass.Herbert Clegg, Fayetteville, N. C. Emil Langer, 30·07 89th St., JacksonLeonard DeBell, Warren, Michigan Hei,l:hts, N. Y.

1966 - Arthur MacDougall, 5051 HomesteadHarry Orenstein, Bronx, New York St., Philadelphia, Pa.John Bonkowski, Detroit, Michigan Board Member EmeritusVictor Butswinkus, Philadelphia, Pa. Maj. Gen. Louis A. Craig (Retired)Frank S. Wade, Port Tobacco, Md. Honorary Chaplain EmeritusHenry Shimkoski, Worcester, Mass. Father Ed Connors, Worcester, Mass.

* * *Tk't9me1al publication of the Ninth Infantry Division Associatio_flices lo-cated at 2.'06 Zimpfer St., Columbus, Ohio. Single copy price is 35 cents pel' issue 01'

by mail $4.00 pel' year, payable in advance. This 84 subscription price automaticallyentitles any former Ninth Division man, who qualifies in accordance with the Association By-Laws, to one year's dues as a member of the Ninth Infantry Division Association. Members should notify the National Secretary, Daniel Quinn, 412 GregoryAve., Weehawken, N.J., of any change in address.

Published six times yearly, July.August, September-October, November-December, January-February, March·April, May.June, by and for the members of the NinthInfantry Division Association. News items, feature stories, photographs and art material from members will be appreciated. Every eftort will be made to return photographs and art work in good condition. Please address all communications to Paul S.Plunkett, Editor, The Octofoil, 286 Zimpfer St., Columbus, Ohio.

An extract from the certificate of incorporation of the Ninth Infantry DivisionAssociation reads: "This Association is formed by the oflicers and men of the NinthInfantry Division in order to perpetuate the memory of our fallen comrades, to preserve the esprit de corps of the division, to assist in promoting an everlasting worldpeace exclusively of means of educational activities and to serve as an informationbureau to former members of the Ninth Infantry Division."

Copy must be received on 01' before the 10th of each month to guarantee publica.tion on tbe 20th. Photographs mast be received on 01' before the 5th day of publication month.

Entered as second class matter at the Columbus, Ohio, Post Oflice. Authorizedas of October 29, 1958.

forms 3579 should be sent to 286 Zimpfer St., Columbus, OhioEDITORIAL AND EECUTIVE OFFICES - COLUMBUS, OHIO

Octofoil Editor •••••••••.•••• PAUL S. PLUNKm, 286 Zimpfer St., Columbus, OhioAssistant Editor ••••••••••••••. "DICK" PESTEL, 1422 Dyer Road, Grove City, Ohio

* * *NATIONAL OFFICERS. WALTER O'KEEFFE President, 1859 Woodbine St., Ridgewood, Queens, N. Y.VINCENT GUGLIELMI NO, 1st 'Yiee Pres., 114 Charles St., Floral Park, L.I., N.Y.HERBERT OLSEN, 2nd 'Yiee-President, 389 Highland Avenue, Randolph, Mass.

SALVATORE P. TRAPANI, 3rd 'Yiee.President, 4733 Wyocanda Rd., Rockville, Md.HARRISON DAYSH, Judge ..4d.,ocate, 4303 Carriage Court, Roek Creek Highlands,

Kensington, MarylandDANIEL QUINN, Secretary, 412 Gregory Ave., Weehawken, New Jersey

THOMAS BOYLE, Treasurer, 39 Hall Ave., Somerville, Mass.

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~cKenzie Does a* Job of Evaluatingthe 19th Reunion

By JOE McKENZIE,90 Washington Avenue,Waltham, Massachusetts

Our Convention in Philadelphialeaves many pleasant memories withthose who attended. The ConventionCommittee deserves much praise fortheir efforts to make everyonehappy.

For those who liked to dance therewas plenty of music. For those wholiked to walk-the sidewalks werewide and clear of rushing bargainhunters. Mother Nature provided t1}ekind of weather most of us liked.Liquid and solid foods were in abundance. So all that was missing wasmore members of the Ninth. All busmess men want more and being goodbusiness men the committee wasready to welcome more.IN FOR SURPRISES

There seems to be a feeling amongmen that if they go they will notmeet anyone they know. How surprised they will be if only they gofor the first time. This applies to ourNational Convention and to the Memorial Mass.13 FROM 26TH FIELD

Thirteen men of 26th F.A. were inPhiladelphia. If they did not knowone another in the army they surelyknew each other before they leftPhiladelphia. Bill Meadows, with hiswife and two children, both undersix, had a good. All were at the Friday night dance. The children had asgood a time as their mother and father. Bill is anA Btry. man from

I9~Hm!i1!!il!1i1!!il!ffi!!rn!i1!!iI.!1iI§l.!!iUii1.!1ru!ilJ!!imi1mi1!1iU!i1!!ilriill1il!ffi!!il!!i1!!iI.!1iI!!i1!!il!!iU!ru!ilJr!i1!ii1Hi1!1iI!!i1!!il!1illiil!!iIDIDDetroit. Jim Salvatorelli, also fromF.'&!!I A Btry., and from Camden, N. J.,

was at the Sheraton. Dan Mezeikaand Dennis Martin represented BBtry. Mrs. Mazeika had a good timemeeting many wives whom she didnot meet in Worcester. C Btry. wasrepresented by John Boden, whowas on the Convention Committee;Tom Boyle and Marcus Sciarappa.The medical detachment was represented by Isadore Blitzstein, who wasaccompanied by his wife and threedaughters. The four McKenzies carried the banner for Service Battery.Chesley Mischler and Donald Relarof Hdqtrs. and the Keystone State,were in Philadelphia. John Clouser,from IlliDow. an;. Richard Wilso:r:t,from New Jersey, also representedHdqtrs. Btry. Mesdames- Sciarappa,Boden, Mischler and Wilson werepresent with their husbands.ENGINEERS REPRESENTED

I am sure that Arthur Schmidt ofthe 15th Engineers could count morethan 13 men from the 15th who wereattending the Philadelphia Reunion.Many other units were well represented. Anyone attending would notbe alone in any of the big cities.

Make plans now to be in NewYork City next summer.MEMORIAL MASS

Father Edward Connors has announced that he will celebrate histwentieth Memorial Mass on Sunday, November 8th. If you are inWorcester you will witness an eventthat will linger in your mind formany a year.-Sincerely, Joe.

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ED RAUKTIS WAS ABIT DISAPPOINTED'

Edward S. Rauktis, 727 Church St.,Eaton, Pa., a former Co. D, 60th man,had never attended a Reunion untilhe visited Philadelphia. He roamedand roamed around hoping to catchsight of an old buddy. He was verymuch disappointed at having no luck.On the registration list he saw "aPlunkett, Co. B." He mistook the Bfor a D and thought he'd hit paydirt and there was an old buddy inD Co. by that name. He made a beeline to B Co. Plunkett's room to discover this wasn't the Soldier P. heknew overseas. Disappointed Edwardwent back to Easton. It is hopedthat some old buddy of Ed Rauktisfrom Co. D, 60th, will see this story

;;.aria write him a letter now-today.

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myoid Comrades in arms. I couldcontinue by telling you some moreabout the Division during the war,but I'm sure you have heard mostall the stories many times.

Members of such organizations asthis Association, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion andsimilar organizations, have shownthe world that former servicemendo not shed their patriotism withtheir uniform. These organizations,individually and collectively, givevigorous support to the task of keeping America strong. This type ofunited action, buttressed with thecontinuing support of conscientiouscitizens across the nation, representsthe patriotic power so necessary inour current effort to achieve worldpeace.

Patriotic power is that strength inspired by love and loyalty for ourgreat nation and its traditions.PATRIOTISM BUILT IN

Patriotic power was built into theAmerican way of life. From the earliest Colonial days, the settler foundan intangible something about thisland of virgin forests, fertile soil, andvast opportunity that inspired prideand love. United to the crisis of oppression, that spirit burst into thepatriotic power that won our independence. It was burned into ournational soul with the flames of Boston and New York; with every bitterdefeat and heartening victory of theRevolutionary War. It has been present since then in the courage anddetermination shown by Americansof every generation as they built thisnation of democracy and freedom.MEANINGFUL TODAY

This power is more meaningfulthan ever in today's str\lggle againstConunUftism.Itis no -secnllt: that theultimate intention of the Communist conspiracy is to enslave the freeworld. A skillful assault has beenlaunched by the Sino-Soviets inwhich every aspect of human activity - political, economic, scientific,ideological, and military-is involved.The form and place of the attack isalways shifting, but the pressure onthe free world is unrelenting. Theyhave made their purpose unmistakably clear in Soviet Premier Khrushchev's threat to the free world,"We will bury you."NElmER RED NOR DEAD

The United States has refused toyield to Communist pressures. Rather, with characteristic courage andwatchfulness, we have responded tothe challenge by strengthening ournation in a way that has made itunmistakably clear that we meanbusiness; that we mean to be "neither Red nor Dead."

The formation of a national defense team to meet the threat facing us has led to another kind ofveteran. Today, swelling the ranksof the veterans of our past conflicts,are those Americans who-althoughthey may not have fought in a formal war-are in a very real sensealso veterans. They are the veteransof military service in the strugglebetween the free and Communistworlds which we call the cold war.

I need not remind you that thecold war can claim its casualties justas a hot war. In South Vietnam, inthe de-militarized zone of Korea, orin a reconnaissance plane over Cuba-the American serviceman is in asmuch danger of losing his life as in aNormandy invasion.MEN IN 90 COUNTRIES

Today, our armed forces--our veterans of the cold war-are deployedin more than 90 countries throughoutthe world, demonstrating to friendand potential enemy alike, our readiness and ability to deal with aggression promptly, vigorously-and successfully.

No fighting man in our history hasever been confronted with a moreexacting and more profound challenge. To be equal to this challenge,the American soldier - courageousand resolute-must carry out hisduties with unparralleled professional competence. Required to demonstrate matchless quality and versatility, he has the advantage of a military heritage bred from Concord tothe Yalu River. He has known victory-and defeat-in numerous campaigns over 189 years of our mili-

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They call our language the mothertongue because dad so seldom gets achance to use it.

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The old fashioned parent is onewho believes that stern disciplinemeans exactly what it says.


ciated with him on several occasions.It is my sincere hope that our priorrelationship will be useful in the bigjob to be done here in Vietnam.IT'S COMPLICATED

The situation in Vietnam is complicated. It is one of the most complex situations that has ever beenfaced by men in uniform. It is ournational policy to stay here as longas it is necessary, and to win. Ourobjective is to help the Vietnamesepeople to pacify their country, to stabilize their society, to develop a pliable economy and to create a national posture for the long run. Thenwe go home.

This war is being fought primarilyat the hamlet, village and districtlevel. It is not a war with a fixedfront line. The front line is everywhere and anywhere at the sametime. There is no rear area. Thebattle is that of gaining and holdingthe loyalty of the people. In otherwords, the government of SouthVietnam must win the hearts andminds of the people of this country.We Americans must show them thatfreedom does not come with the RedStar. At the present time I believethe. whole operation is moving slowly m our favor. We must assist ourVietnamese friends in getting theball surely rolling in their direction.We are beginning to see evidenceth.at such is the case, but progressWIll not be spectacular. It will notbe rapid, but it must be a slow,steady process.HISTORY BEING MADE

This is the place where history isbeing made. This is the place wherethe reputation of the United Statesis on the line. It is going to takeintelligent action by the American itservice men here, you members ofthe Ninth Division Association, andmany others like you to support thiseffort to aid our Vietnamese allies torid themselves of the insidious Communist insurgency. Although thebattle is now in South Vietnam, actually Southeast Asia is at stake.

With world conditions as they aretoday, what happens in this faraway place directly affects the security and peace of the entire freeworld~The Vietnamese,. with o.,y,rhelp, dd with the help of our~'tralian, Ne'«r Zealand and other allies, are going to win. But to winwe must need the wholehearted support of you and every other American citizen. In that way, you will beworking in concert with those' of ushere to give our stouthearted Vietnamese friends the necessary assistance to emerge victorious.

I welcome this opportunity tospeak to my good and old friendsmy much-admired friends of theNinth. Best wishes for another goodReunion.

Buckeye Picnickers Get Their Whistles Wet

Dick Toole again made arrangements for a picnic at the GoldcliffPark on Route 23, near the Tooles' ranch. Pictured above is the committee that pitched in to make a "howling" success of the project, heldjust before the 19th Reunion, at which time the Ohio group selectedtheir various representatives for committees at the Reunion. Standing,back row, left to right: Dick Corbin, a former president of the OhioChapter; Don Jewell, Harold Stone, present president; Paul Plunkett,Octofoil editor; John Hennick, Dick Pestel, Secretary-Treasurer, of theChapter; Dick Toole, Harry Sager, Fostoria, Ohio, and Bill Nelson,Steubenville. Jimmie Hardin, a nephew of Sager's, who has been designated Sager's official body guard and chauffeur, has become a verypopular lad in both Ohio Ninth Division circles and with National Reunion visitors.

LT. GEN. WESTMORELAND'S TAPERECORDING RECEIVED TOO LATEFOR USE DURING THE REUNION

Noone has a better command ofthe language than the one who keepshis mouth shut.


, Many a man's good fortune is dueto the will power of a deceasedrelative.


PHOTO ENGRAVERS DIDNOT COME THROUGH

The Octofoil is disappointed thatthis issue goes to press without fivepictures being printed that wereoriginally planned to be ptinted.

The pictures were sent to a photoengraving plant some distance fromColumbus because their competitiveprices enabled the saving of considerable money. Five of the pictureswere not processed in time to reachthe press on D-day that the schedule called for the presses to roll.All five will be used in the nextissue.

Two of the pictures representedthe distaff side of the Associationwhich were likenesses of the President and Secretary-Treasurer of thenewly formed Ladies' Auxiliary.

Another was an outstanding picture Walter Victor made of FatherEd Connors in action at the Sheraton Hotel in Philadelphia shortlyafter his arrival. Another was agroup scene sent in by Francis Maher, made at the 9th Division Memorial Shrine in Worcester. Thefifth picture showed Victor Butswinkus, Philadelphia; the Octofoileditor and HOINA KELET, an employe of the Sheraton Hotel in Philadelphia, who was one of GeneralRommel's Afrika Korps soldiersbefore the Ninth Infantry Divisionput the famous Korps out of business. Kelet is now an Americancitizen.

-PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!_

FRANK WADE ISIN TOUCH WITHMANY OLD PALS

President John Clouser made aneffort to arrange for Lt. Gen. William Westmoreland to talk over atrans-oceanic telephone to membersof the Association during the 19thReunion banquet. That plan was discarded when he was advised thattelephone service from the Saigonarea, where Gen. Westmoreland iscommanding American troops, wasvery unsatisfactory. Arrangementswere then made for the general totape record his message for themembers. This tape was looked forup until the last minute, but did notarrive. Co-Chairman John Sabatoreceived the tape on Tuesday following the Saturday night banquet andforwarded it immediately to PastPresident Clouser, who had the general's speech typec out for use inThe Octofoil. To have heard the following words in General Westmoreland's voice would have been a thrillmembers attending the Reunionwould have never forgotten.GEN. WESTMORELAND'S SPEECH

President John Clouser, GovernorOtto Kerner, General Van Bond andassociates of the Ninth Infantry Division Association, Ladies and Gentlemen:

It is a pleasure to be able to speakto you this evening from Saigon bymeans of this tape recording. I wouldlike to be with you but my dutieshere scarcely permit this at this time.Although many miles are betweenus, I cherish the many close friendships I made during my five years in

.the famous Ninth Infantry Division.It is worth the price of a Reunion As I look back to those event~ ?f

t"ip just to have the privilege of twenty years a.go, they are as VIVIdtalking for a few minutes with Frank to me now as I~ they happened yesWade, Port Tobacco, Md. about his terday. Names l~ke Thala, Kaserene,many and varied experiences since El Guettar, TrOl:t;la, Ut~h Beach andthe preceding Reunion. Remagen, are alIve .wIth the names

Frank is back on the Board of of the men o~ th.e NI:t;lth who foughtGovernors after a short rest. He has and gave theIr lIves' m the cause ofserved as President on two different freedom. Years have pq.sse.d and nowoccasions. When he assumed the du- I find. :n:~self entrusted ."':'Ith the reties of president the last time the spons.IbilIty for. our mIlrt:ary ~ffortAssociation was experiencing hectic here m South VIetnam. It IS a differtimes. Wade sit down and figured out ~nt war here than the on~ we foughta budget and begin to apply some of m ~urope, but the cause IS the samehis hard headed business methods- -lIberty and freedom .resulting -in the Association operat- BRINGING BACK MEMORIESing in the black for the first time in Recently. Ambassador M a x wellmany moons and iU~ it.ontin.ued to Taylor arrlved to replace Mr. He?I'Yfdllow tha\. pattem-'and: operate' in Cabot L?d~e as h~a~~f ?ur Umtedthe black ever since. States mISSIon here I~ SaI~(:m. I ~t

Wade is mixed up in so many met General Ta~lor m SIcIly w~Ileprojects down in St. Charles County, I ",:,as comman?mg the 34th FIeldMaryland, it's hard to keep up with ArtIllery Batta~lOn. I am s~re. thatthem' all. They range from a Lum ~any?f you wIll recal~ the mCId~ntand Abner crossroads grocery store ~nvolvmg the 34th Spl.Its formatIonto a weekly newspaper and a truck- m. support of. t~~ purSUIt ?y the 82nding outfit, not to mention the Ford- AIrborne DIVISI0:t;l leadmg to theMercury agency and Howard John- capture of.~rapani on the northwestson Restaurant franchises. coast of ~lCily. I am con~d~nt.Otto

Port Tobacco is about 30 miles out ~e~ner wIll remember thIS mCIdentof Washington, D. C., on the banks of vIv~dly. ..the Potomac River. And every for- Smce that first meetmg WIth Genmer 9th Division man who has ever eral Taylor, I have been closely asso-stopped off and called on Wade when -----------------------------touring around his balliwick, can attest to the fact that they were royallyentertained.

One former Ninth man noted abillboard advertising Ford cars witha "Frank Wade's" name on the board.He decided to investigate and try along shot chance that this was theWade he knew in the 39th Regt.Sure enough it was the same Pinkheaded guy whose success in thebusiness world hasn't changed himone little bit. But that long visit isanother story to be told in some future issue.

Another itinerant farm laborerturned out to be a former 39th Regt.man. He went to work on the Wadefarm, decided he liked it, sent forhis wife out in Arizona, and has tookout citizenship papers in St. CharlesCounty-an area that has been inhabited by the Wades ever since theday Christopher Columbus landedon the new world shores.


HERB CLEGG EARLYREUNION ARRIVAL

It's quite a trek from Fayetteville,N. C. to the various cities where theReunions have been held since theFort Bragg-Fayetteville Reunion, butHerb Clegg, one of the main sparkplugs in the success story of thatmemorable Reunion, continues to bea spark plug in the Association andis an early arrival at all the Reunions.

Herb Clegg's personality is symbolic of the real Southern Hospitality and a few minutes visit with himalways brings back many fond FortBragg memories to former Ninthmen.


QUICK REMEDYAfter weeks in a combat area, the

soldier headed for the nearest tavern. Pointing to a patron lying onthe 'floor, he told the bartender:"Give me a shot of that!"


GEN. VAN H. BOND CAPTIVATEDTHE REUNION BANQUET CROWD

Maj. Gen. Van H. Bond's inspiring talk at the 19th AnnualReunion Banquet was_ a fitting climax to a most successful meeting of former Ninth Division men at the Sheraton Hotel in Philadelphia, Pa. on Thursday-Friday-Saturday, July 23-24-25.

When Outgoing President John Clouser suggested to theattentive listeners that the General's address should be publishedverbatim in The octofoil, the suggestion brought enthusiasticapproval. The following text of the General's address needs nocomment. It's contents cannot be improved upon. It is a literarygem, delivered in a masterful manner. that showe~ evidence ofcoming straight from the heart of thIS former NInth InfantryDivision soldier:THE ADDRESS ...

It is a pleasure to be with thePhiladelphia-Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ninth Infantry DivisionAssociation on the occasion of the19th Annual Reunion, and to havethe opportunity to talk with manyfriends and renew old acquaintances.

The last Ninth Division Reunion Iattended was in Washington, D.C.,and Mr. Tom Henry was the speaker.During World War II, Tom was awar correspondent and a friend ofthe Division. Prior to his departure,after the war, he visited my command post in Bavaria. He told meof his visit to a small village on theRhine River where he had served asa sergeant after World War 1. Shortly after his arrival in the village,word got around that Sergeant TomHenry of the American OccupationForce of World War I had returned.He was soon surrounded by manymiddle - aged Haus Fraus askingquestions about various members ofhis old outfit. One Haus Frau showed him a picture of a handsomeAmerican lieutenant, with thesewords written on the back of thepicture: "I hope you will forgive andforge!." Tom did not say any more,so I asked him, "Is that all there isto the story?" Tom said, "'No, Iasked her if she had forgiven andforgotten. She replied, 'Yes, I forgave, but I'll never forget'."HE'LL ALWAY REMEMBER

I think part of this story wouldapply to all of us who served withthe Ninth Division. I know I shallnever forget my service with theNinth Division, "The Old Reliable."Nor shall I forget the men whoserved in this famous Division during World War n. Who could everforget oW'· 'Conirades- who foughtalongside of us, and those brave menwho died for us? Who could everforget such heroes as Staff SergeantBriles, a platoon leader from the899th Tank Destroyer Battalion, and2nd Lieut. John Butts, Company E,60th Infantry, and Colonel PaddyFlint, Commanding Officer, 39th Infantry, the Triple A Bar Zero-andPfc. Carl V. Sheridan, 47th Infantry?I could name many more, but I thinkone of the war correspondents, William H. StQneman, from The ChicagoDaily News, summed it up by writing, "The Infantry from the NinthDivision rates a mass CongressionalMedal of Honor." Ernie Pyle alsowrote, "The Ninth is good, it performed like a beautiful machine inthe Cherbourg Campaign."GOOD FROM BEGINNING

The Ninth Division was good fromthe very beginning when it was reactivated in 1940. Although it wasthe last regular Army Division to bereactivated, it soon became an outstanding one, and that was the reason it was selected to make the initial landings in Africa on the 8th ofNovember, 1942. Because of its goodcombat record in Africa and Sicily,it was one of two combat-experienced divisions selected to participate in the Normandy landings. Infact, during the Normandy campaign, the Ninth Infantry Divisionwas truly a great fighting outfit. Thisis what the Associated Press saidabout us during the Cherbourg fighting: "American troops headed by theNinth Division blasted seven milesacross the neck of the CherbourgPeninsula, putting a strangle-hold on25,000 Germans in and around Cherbourg, and then slashed the 77thNazi Division to pieces-advancip~

12% miles in two days for the invasion's fastest gain."GEN. BRADLEY PRAISES 9TH

Two days after VE Day, GeneralOmar 'Bradley wrote a letter addressed to the Commanding Generals of the First and Ninth Divisions.This is what he said: "Side by side,your two Divisions have fought theGerman Army in Africa, Sicily, Normandy, and on into Germany, 700miles across a continent to the finaldefeat of the German nation. TheAmerican Army is studded withsplendid divisions, but never havetwo divisions fought longer andharder with greater skill or courage."VERY PROUD

Ladies and gentlemen, I am veryproud of the privilege of havingserved with the Ninth Infantry Division, and to be present, now, with

A man is really broken when hecan understand every word his wifeisn't saying.

-PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!-The man who wakes up to find

himself famous has not been asleep.

A modern home is a place wherea switch regulates everything but thechildren.

-I'AY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!-One way to save face is to keep

the lower half shut.

And the Gals Really Made Thin~s Hop

July-August, 1964

Picture Number 8Not to be outdone by the dancing pros, Mysyk and Boden-the

distaff side of the Reunion group went into action. When Nancy Dagastino and Paula Meadows squared off in perfect rhythm to the orchestra's downbeat, all eyes were focused their way. Greater MichiganChapter Bob Rumenapp has a choice seat in the "Bald Men's" Row,and he didn't miss a muscle movement, and there were plenty of bodymovement to keep up with.

-Photo by Walter Victor, 340 LynhuTst Dr., S.W., Atlanta 11, Georgia.

Eddie McGrath's Irish Tunes Thrilled Crowd

Picture Number 11When Ed McGrath, popular member of the New England Chap

ter, was invited to microphone and asked to treat the Thursday nightget-together crowd with a few Irish tunes, Eddie graciously obliged.And, as usual, he brought the house down. No one but a true son ofthe ole sod can tear at the heartstrings 0/ a group, the way McGrath'smelodious Irish ballads did, during the 19th Annual Reunion.

-Photo by Walter Victor, 340 Lynhurst DT., S.W., Atlanta II, Georgia.

THE OCTOFOIL

GEN. VAN BOND'S SPEECH(Continued from Page 3)

tary history. He will not fail our nation today.HISTORICAL FLAGS

I read a magazine article recently,entitled "America's Historical Flags,"which depicted the origins of ournational flag, and other flags, whichour countrymen have raised to symbolize their unity, their common purpose of preservation of freedom, andtheir defiance of tyranny.

There is, yet, another flag whichproclaims the determination of theAmerican citizen as he shouldersarms in defense of our heritage offreedom.

For the soldier, the official Armyflag, in the national colors of red,white and blue, offers mute testimony to the service he has given tohis country during times of conflict.The flag is a constant reminder of theproud history of the Army, and,indeed, is the history of this greatnation itself. Beginning with theArmy's founding in 1775, the oftenagonizing, yet always noble, serviceof the soldier can be traced throughthe 145 campaign streamers affixedto its standard. From the 11 scarletstreamers for the Revolutionary War,to the 10 streamers of light blue andwhite for the Korean conflict, theArmy story eloquently unfolds,pointing out the historic role ofAmerican servicemen and women,past and present, in the developmentof a strong and free nation.QUOTES PRESIDENT KENNEDY

President Kennedy told the nation:"There are burdens which must beborne if freedom is to be defendedAmericans have willingly bornethem before-and they will not flinchfrom the task now." This is the patriotic power that has brought usvictory in the past. It is the patrioticpower so eloquently and beautifullyexpressed in our fighting man's codeof conduct-In words of love of Godand country; defense of honor andintegrity; and belief in our way oflife. It is the patriotic power presentin this room-and throughout ourland. It will triumph in any crisiswe may face today.

-PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1-

"MAD RUSSIAN" WENTON "POLICE DETAIL"

Mike Mysyk, former 60th Regt.soldier, better known world-wide asthe "Mad Russian," was still lookingfor more excitement after the 19thReunion come to·'a close, so he andhis Cleveland, Ohio group took offfor Atlantic City for several days. Apolice chiefs' convention was in session there. The "Mad Russian"learned the police chief from Indiana, Pennsylvania, was not in attendance. That's the burg where Mysyk first saw the light of day. Hetalked the Chiefs into letting him sitin as a proxy for his old home town.If some of the things that happenedin Atlantic City ever get back to Indiana, Pa., it's a cinch the Mad Russian won't be allowed to light therefor many a day-not until the present chief is under six feet of dirt.

Mysyk was about one year latebut he sent The Octofoil an excellentpicture made during the SpringfieldReunion. It will be used in an earlyissue.

It is hoped Angie Mysyk (Mrs.Mike) will soon recover from all theexcitement and be as good as newbefore long so she can start trainingand be able to keep up with the MadRussian in New York in 1965.

-PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1_

Brabson Is SwingingFrom Limb to LimbIn Pennsylvania Hills

William Cou, 1140 Overlook Drive,Washington, Pa., showed up at thePhiladelphia Reunion and give aboost to a Lost and Found Detailfrom the Ohio Chapter. The detailhad been trying to locate a former60th Regt. Shavetail by the name ofBill Brabson. Brabson is a formerpresident of the Ohio Chapter andat one time was a Columbus (Ohio)celebrity or character, so to speak, inradio and TV circles in that area.Then The Octofoil editor took exception to Brabson broadcasting thatwhile in Africa the editor stole allthe Shavetail's clothes and swappedthem for vino. The controversy evidently got too hot for Disc JockeyBrabson and he took off for partsunknown.

But Cou advises Brabson hasfound himself a "home" in thosePennsylvania hills around Washington, Pa., and is broadcasting long andloud from one of the city's radiobroadcasting stations.


NOW HE'S IN TROUBLE"Am I scared! I got a letter from

a man saying he'd shoot me if Ididn't stay away from his wife."

"Well, all you have to do is stayaway from her."

"Yes, but the trouble is, he didn't:>ign his name."

Cadence Was Perfect- But Pace Varied

"Mad Russian" Mysyk Cuts the Carpet

Picture Number 7When the "Mad Russian"-Mike Mysyk, 12604 Darlington Ave.,

Garfield Heights, Ohio (Cleveland suburb), sheds his coat and beginsto warm up for an exhibition of Russian "polka," "twist," and nativefolk dances that have no name, it's time for others to desert the dancefloor and seek safety. Joining up with the "Mad Russian" in the picture shown above is the one and only John "Duco" Boden, a Philadelphia-Delaware J1alley Chapter member, who was here, there andeverywhere during the 19th Annual Reunion.

-Photo by Walter Vidor, 340 Lynhurst Dr., S.W., Atlanta JJ, Georgia.

Pi~ture Number 15The four hard workers pictured above were on duty around the

clock on registration or wheret1er needed all during the 19th Reunion. Shown standing, Mrs. Al Cuprys, and AI, who waB chairman ofthe Reunion Committee; John Sabato, co-chairman, and seated, Mrs.Sabato.

-Photo by Walt.r Vidor, 340 Lynhurst Dr., S.W., Atlanta J J, Georgia.

four Stalwarts Worked Around the Clock

.....

Picture Number 9Betty Boden (John's petite blonde wife), and Ed Sarnovinski are

, the center of attention when this limber couple went into action onthe dance floor during the Thursday Night Get-Together at the 19thAnnual Reunion in the Sheraton Hotel's fabulous ballroom.

-Photo by Walter Victor, 340 Lynhurst Dr., S.W., Atlanta 11, Georgia.

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Send For PicturesBy "the Numbers"

Walter Victor, 340 Lynhurst Dr.,S.W., Atlanta 11, Ga., has sent TheOctofoil about 45 wonderful prints ofinteresting Reunion scenes. The Octofoil budget will not pennit theprinting of all these excellent photos.

Below a thumbnail description isgiven of some of the pictures thatspace limitation will not allow printing in The Octofoil. The photos arefiled in Victor's plant under the numbers given below. It it regretablethat the banquet pictures and cocktail pictures made by Victor werenever seen by the members. Theywere developed after his return toAtlanta. Anyone desiring prints ofthe pictures shown in this issue cansecure a fine glossy print, by referring to the number used, sendingorder with $1 to Walter Victor, as perthe address given above:

No. 57-Group of about 20 in frontof Independence Hall, around theOctofoil wreath. Among the group isnoted Jack O'Shea and Al Cuprys.

No. 75-A banquet scene, showingabout 20 tables and 100 diners.

No. 58--Inside bus picture, crowdon way to Memorial Services. DomMiele, Walter O'Keeffe and manyothers show up plain.

No. SO-Another group banquetpicture from a new angle.

No. 60-A close-up of the speakers' table, showing Clouser, O'Keeffe,Mr. an~ Mrs. John Sabato, Mr. andMrs. Kight, the mayor's proxy.

.No. 5~Another speakers' tableVIew while Father Connors speaks

No. 78--A large group of banqu~ttables and members.

No. 74 - Cocktail party sceneJohn Boden all ears for a changewhile Frank Wade talks with bothh~~~, a~d Fat~er. Rowan and JohnC~uuser DUSy sIgnmg autographs

No. 69-An "Arab" sheik shows' upat the cocktail party.

No. 73-Close up view of GeneralVan .Bond shaking hands with oldbuddIes.

. N~. 62-Doc Walton receiving hisCItatIon from President Clouser.

No. 63-Secretary Quinn makinganother citation award.

No. 7&-All-inclusive banquet shot. No. 54--Beautiful scene at Memo~

rIal ~ervices-practicallyall the delegatIon from New York, flanked byMax .Umansky and Frank Fazio.No~~~·~,-Jolni.aa-

bato, and Mr. and, Mrs. Cuprys atthe Memorial Services.~o. 68--Francis Maher, installing

offIcer, hands gavel to Presidentelect Walter O'Keeffe.

No. 55 and 5&-Adolph Wadalavage, John Sabato and others at theMemorial Services.

No. 61-8peakers' table and manysurrounding guest tables.

No. 5O-Gold Star parents, FatherKines and Father Rowan in front ofIndependence Hall.

No. 64-Secy. Quinn hands citationto Octofoil editor.

No. 67-New Board members, Will'publish next issue.

No. 70-Father Connors at registration desk, dige-ing deep to payMrs. Cuprys registration fee.

No. 79-Another interesting banquet group scene.

No. 42-Throngs gathered in frontof Independence Hall during Memorial Services.

No. 38--Association members, andfamilies, marching through parkwayacross street from the IndependenceHall gathering.

No. 32 - Another scene showingClouser and Sabato holding the Octofoil wreath.


DOC W ALTON BACKIN REBEL COUNTRY

The inimitable Paul "Doc" Walton, is back safe and sound on OldDalton Rd., Rt. 7, Rome, Ga. He hasasked The Octofoil to extend hissincere thanks to the PhiladelphiaDelaware Valley Chapter for thegrand time he and everyone else attending the 19th Reunion experienced. Doc says the 47th had thelargest crowd ever before attending,but should have had even more inattendance. Hoping to locate a former Ninth buddy from Philly by thename of William Kelly, Doc found24 William Kellys listed in the phonebook and decided he didn't have thetime to start calling all those numbers.

Henry Whalen might not know it,but Walton is already planning to beHank's house guest while he's inManhattan for the 1965 Reunion.

-PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!CAPITAL PUN-ISHMENT

A little girl was named CarmenCohen by her parents who had visited Spain. Her mother called herCarmen all the time, but her father,who was more formal, called herCohen. As a result, by the time shewas 12 the little girl didn't knowwhether she was Carmen or Cohen.


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Under date of July 2 Mrs. H. M.Crane, Sr., wrote The Octofoil thatCapt. H. M. Crane, Sr., Mill St. andPomona Ave., Port Republic, N. J.,had svffered a coronary attack onJune 13 and was hospitalized at thetime she wrote the letter but therewere hopes for an early discharge.Captain Crane was bitterly disappointed at not being able to att€!ndthe Reunion.

He was with the Ninth from thedays at Bragg until wounded in Germany in March, 1945. Capt. Cranewas a 1st Lieutenant with the 15thEngineers.


Eddy Ruhl's StarPerformance AtReunion Enioyed

Noone who registered at the, Reunion Registration Desk in the Hotel Sheraton had any idea theywould be allowed the privilege oflistening to a stellar performance byone of the world's most renownedtenors. At both the Thursday nightget-together party and the Saturdaynight banquet the famous singer,Eddy RuW, held the listeners spellbound during the rendition of hisnumbers.

Quotations from newspapers published in Athens, Greece; Rome,Italy; Florence, Italy, and every operatic loving city in America wouldfill many pages of The Octofoil.

L'Osservatore Romano, in Rome,Italy, headlines Eddy's performanceas "MAGNIFICENT." Apogeymatinh, Athens, Greece, in headlinesdescribed Eddy as "America's greatest tenor." Quoting from the Richmond, Va. News-Leader:

"Mr. Ruhl has a voice of brilliantand resonant beauty, great power, acertainty and simpHcity of style andequal facility vocally and dramatically that made his singing not onlyauthoritative but delightful."WHY ALL THIS

The many lovers of great musicwho were held speecWess duringEddy Ruhl's performance kept asking others "How did this happenhow did the Philadelphia-DelawareValley Chapter get the world famousEddy Ruhl here?"NEPHEW IN THE NINTH

Finally The Octofoil extracted abit of information from a member ofthe Philly Chapter. It seems that anephew of the great Eddy Ruhl hadserved his time with the ArmedForces as a Ninth Infantry DivisionG.I., and through Victor Decesare,the nephew Eddy had learned aboutthe championship Ninth Infantry Division team.

Thrilling Ninth Division Association members and their families atthe Reunion is just one of manyhundreds of public spirited acts thatEddy Ruhl has to his credit.

Government officials credit thefamous singer with having been responsible for the sale of more thantwo million dollars worth of warbollnB~hddurDi~g the~c. W<?!ld Waro rIve. .EARNED HIS LAURELS

When Aureliano Pertile, famedItalian tenor, draped his Rhadamescostume on the shoulders of hisyoung artist-pupil, Eddy Ruhl, andsent him out to start his career, heremarked, "I wouldn't do this foranyone but you."ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN

Anything can hanuen at a NinthInfantry Division Reunion-and it isusually the most enjoyable of all unexpected events. New Yorkers arepretty good at coming up with surprises but they'll have to go someto come up with a bigger surpriseat the New York 1965 Reunion thanPhiladelphia come up with when theunexpected and enjoyable EddyRuhl package was presented to anappreciative audience at the 1964 delightful Reunion.


CAPT. H. M. CRANEOUT OF HOSPITAL

THE OCTOFOIL

Mrs. Robert Stepa called in to Reunion headquarters and relayed thesad information that Sgt. Bob Stepahad passed away on Wednesday, July15. The Stepas lived at 1635 S. CamacSt., Philadelphia, Pa. Sgt. Bob hadbeen looking forward with much anticipatoin to attending the Reunionand breaking bread with many of hisold 15th Engl'. buddies.

To the bereaved family of Sgt.Bob The Oetofoil extends its sincereand heartfelt sympathy.

Another bulletin reaching The Octofoillists Sgt. Stepa as a former 34thF.A. man. There wasn't sufficienttime to check this conflict before thepress deadline.

-PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!-A girl's kiss usually leaves some

thing to be desired-the rest of her.

ICAPT. BOB BUCKSAW SCORES OFHIS OLD BUDDIES

Although Captain Robert Buckmay have been an Ammo Supply Officer for Service Co. of the 47th Regt.,his acquaintanceship and friendsseemed to have been scattered inevery nook and corner of the Division. Buck and his friendly wife,Adele, were noted at the Thursdaynight get-together sitting with hisold buddy, Dick Toole of Circleville,Ohio. Visitors to that table were justtoo frequent for anyone to be ableto keep tab on them.

Alex Forest, 15th Ellgrst. just backfrom an overseas assignment for hisemployers was one of the visitorsnoted; then Tom Gray and wife, anold Q.M. standby, accompanied byCharlie Tingley, another Q.M. Verysoon after Tom and Charlie showedup John Ryan, the banker from upstate New York stopped by for achat.

When Buck decided to do sometable visiting on his. own, Adelethought this would be only a fewminutes absence, but when the absence stretched into a long time,pretty Adele resorted to her stock offeminine tricks and had the orchestra strike up the couple's favoritetune, thinking that would break upthe visiting patrol-but no diceBuck and his old cronies were backin the cork forests, the olive grooves,and the hedge rows.

Captain Buck and Adele live at5877 Heberton Dr., Verona, Pa. Thecouple counted five vivacieus daughters the last time a roll call wasmade.


Sgt. Bill Hreye and~~Dad~~ Got Around

Tall Sgt. Bill Kreye could be spotted easily on the floor during Reunion activities - and into the weesmall hours if a person looked a bitcloser, they'd discover "Dad" Kreyenot far away, enjoying "batting thebreeze" with his boy's old buddies.

Bill's address is 337 20th Street,Brooklyn 15, N. Y. The Octofoil appreciates the nice cards Sgt. Billwas thoughtful enough to send during the editor's hospitalization.


SGT. BOB STEPA DIED LOU CONNORS CROSSES THEBEFORE THE REUNION POND; HAS ENJOYABLE TIME

Lou Connors writes from Churchton, Md., and he encloses a lengthyclipping from a newspaper about hisvisit to Belgium and there's a large2-column picture of Lou "going totown" with some Belgium chow. The"fly in the ointment" though, is thearticle about Lou is all printed inFrench and The Octofoil's "Frencheditor" is on a drunk and no onewas able to determined just whatwas being printed about our Lou.

Anyway, Lou says in his Englishpart of the communication that thepeople around Verviers were veryfriendly to him and spoke mightykind of the Ninth Infantry Division.

Lou was hoping to have some realsessions in Philadelphia with JohnnyRizzo and many other old buddies.


For Father Connors Who Was DetainedHits

Bill Dudley ComesBack to the "Flock"

Bill Dudley writes from Chula,Mo., and asks to be reinstated in theAssociation. Bill is a former Co. A,4th PIt., 60th Regt. man. He asksthat some of the old gang drop hima card. Just send it to Bill Dudley,Route 2, Chula. Mo.


PinchKinesLouisFather

Solemn faces - If Was a Solemn Occasion

Picture Number 31Another solemn scene during the Memorial Services pictured

above, left to right: Rev. E. Maser, D.D., who gave the Invocation;Outgoing President John Clouser, Father Louis Kines and FatherGerald Rowan of Wichita, Kansas, a former Ninth Division soldier.The improvised altar was draped with the Ninth Division colors.

-Photo by Walter Vidor, 340 Lynhllrst Dr., S.W., Atlanta II, Georgia.

Picture Number 30Pictured above is shown part of the tense crowd gathered around as Father Louis B. Kines. St. Jo

seph's College, Philadelphia, and formerly of the 39th Infantry, delivered an inspiring address during theMemorial Services held in front of historically famous Independence Hall. President Clouser and the Rev.Fredercik E. Maser, pastor of Philadelphia's famous St. George's Methodist Church, are to the right of Father Kines. To his right is the Ninth's own Father Gerald Rowan and several Gold Star parents.

-Photo by Walter Vidor, 340 Lynhllrst Dr., S.W., Atlanta II, Georgia.

July-August, 1964

Picture Number 45Holding the beautiful Octofoil wreath, left: Past National As

sociation Persident John Sabato, Philadelphia-Delaware Valley Chapter and Outgoing President John Clouser, Illinois Chapter; immediately to Sabato's right is National Secretary Dan Quinn; between Secretary Quinn and Sabato is Father Louis Kines; Rev. Gerald Rowanis standing back of Clouser and to Clouser's lelt is Jerry Nothman,a member of the Philadelphia-Delaware Valley Chapter, who was "ordained" by the Philly group as an "acting Rabbi," and then proceededto do an excellent job in that capacity when called on to say the Benediction at the Memorial Services.

-Photo by Walter Vidor, 340 Lynhurst Dr., S.W., Atlanta II, Georgia.

Col. Edgar Movedto Waynesburg

The last mailing address The Octofoil had for Lt. Col. Ralph G. Edgar (Retired), was 8226 N. 50th St.,Milwaukee 23, Wis. A new addresshas recently been furnished, whichis 236 E. Lincoln St., Waynesburg,Pa. 15370.


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ENGINEERS HELD MEMORIAL SERVICES FORLIEUTENANT WARE DURING THE REUNION

New York Delegation and EngineersWere Represented By Large NumbersAt All Events During 19th ReunionBy ARmUR RICHARD SCHMIDT, other 15th Engr. man who registered.

(15th Engineers) Engineers notably missing were69-20 69th Street, such stalwarts as Sid Levison, Fred

Broo,klyn 27, N. Y. D'Amore, Byron Angell, Simon Gar-PResident 4-7100, Ext. 13 ber, George Bender, all of B Co.,

Among those from the New York 15th Engrs.Chapter who took an active part in SADDENED BY STEPA'S DEAmthe Philadelphia Reunion were: The Engineers were saddened by

Quinn, Fazio, Scully, Egan, Rizzo, the news that Sgt. Constantino."Bob"Wadalavage, Apar, O'Keeffe, Uman- Stepa, 1635 S. Camac St., PhI1adelsky, Miele, StralI, Russo, the Mc- phia, had passed away on July 15,Inerneys (Gold Star parents), Harry 1964. Also by the news that Capt.Wax, Art Schmidt and mother, Bill H. M. Crane had suffered a coronaryKreye, his family and his dad. att~ck o.n June 13, ~964,. and w~s a

The Engineers were well repre- patient m an AtlantIc CIty hOSPItal.sented. The writer noted the follow- "UNINVITED" GUESTSing and there may have been more: Further Engineer news includes

Frances K. Maher, C Co., 14 Da- the writer and his mother being "unenport St., Worcester, Mass.; Frank invited" gue~ts at a .table compose.dAlice, A Co., 3911 S. Carlisle St., of the followmg Engmeers and theIrPhiladelphia, Pa.; Edward J. Mc- wives: Pa,:l and Lydia Lisa, ~o'. B;Grath, C Co., 99 Edwards Rd., Green Pat DiColh, Co. B; Walter Milstme,Harbor, Mass.; James A. Tomaso, A Mr. and Mrs. Massel, A Co.; JerryCo., 42 Ashford St., W. Haven, Conn.; Fasano, Bob and Betty Roberts (andSteve F. Dobrino, A Co., 6041 W. thanks to Betty for courtesies shownLawrence St., Chicago, Ill.; Jerry Fa- my mother), Verna and Tony Sosano, 294 Arlington Ave., Brooklyn, prano, Jim Tomaso, Steve Dobrin~,N. Y., A Co.; Tony Valeri, A Co., Frank Alice, A Co.; Tony ValerI,8281 Detroit Ave., Monroe, Mich.; and Alex Forrest, A Co. All wantedArthur R. Paulus, C Co., 147-49 to know what has happened to JoeHuxley St., Brooklyn, N. Y.; Paul Marino, A Co., Newcastle. Pa. HeLisa, B Co., 3006 N. 24th St., Phila- should establish contact at once.delphia, Pa.; Ron Murphy. C. Co., We were happy to have an oppor44 Strawberry Lane, Scituate, Mass.; tunity to chat with the McInerneys,Bob Roberts, 5300 Webster Ave., the Lynches, Mrs. McAvoy, thePhiladelphia 19143; Alex T. Forrest, Freyes and Mr. and Mrs. Frank BU~155 Wilson Ave., Beaver, Pa.; Ernest anski. It was good to meet up agamNewhart, B Co. with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Newhart

Charles Hoffman, B Co., was an- and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lisa.

For several weeks preceding the Lieut. John Ware, Mrs. Gant hasPhiladelphia Reunion Arthur Rich- the following to say:ard Schmidt and Charlie Hoffman "I think down underneath we allcarried on correspondence with a feel that it will be such a privilegeformer 15th Engr. officer's mother to meet some of the men who servedand other members of the family. with our brother and perhaps wereThe officer, Lt. Ware, was one of the even with him in the area in whichfirst 15th Engr. men killed in com- he was killed. Perhaps after all ofbat during the African campaign. these years some of you may recall

This correspondence culminated in some little thing that we would likea most impressive but simple Memo- to hear about him. One never getsrial Service being held for Lt. Ware over the strange feeling of havingat his graveside in Bethel Cemetery, had them leave home the picture of

~-~>-""He.rivi1le, NI* J. -"Accompanying Art health ~d t1}en never seeing themI and his moth~r W'as Pat DeColli, Co. anymore.'" -

B, 15th Engrs.; and accompanying Another letter from Lt. Ware's sisHoffman, also of Co. B, were Paul ter, written on Aug. 2 after theLisa, Co. B; Mrs. Hoffman, Gloria, graveside services, reads in part:and their two children, Nancy and Dear Mr. Schmidt: ... We are theCharlene, and a cousin, Charles ones who feel that you folks whoWider. came down for the services are theMRS. WARE IS 81 one who should receive the thanks

Shortly after the group arrived at for coming rather than we folks.the cemeterY,Mrs. Minnie Ware, the My brothers and I agree it was alieutenant's mother, who is 81 years most thoughtful thing for you to do.old, arrived, accompanied by her It was so satisfying to talk with somedaughter, Mrs. Eva W. Gant, her four of those who had been with him forsons, a daughter-in-law, and a quite sometime and especially thegrandchild. ones who were with him right at

A wreath bearing the Div~ion in- the last. Time has healed the woundssignia was placed on the gra~e. Hoff- but we will never cease to honor hisman offered a heart-warming prayer memory, not alone because he wasat the graveside, and tears were fall- one of us, but because he gave hising. life for the country in which we en-

joy the good life that we have.After the prayer Hoffman held the Names of those attending the serv-

family's interest relating many inci- ices were as follows:dents that they had never heard be- Mr. and Mrs. Emerson E. Ware,fore. Pat DeColli made pictures of 102 Silver Ave., Glassboro, N. J.the Engineers and the family. b h d

All the brothers were fine looking ( rot er an sister-in-law).lnen, and Mrs. Ware seemed in good Mr. Frank C. Ware, Jr., 101 Gihealth. The Ware family hold a re- rard Rd., Glassboro, N. J. (brother).

. 1 d"t d th E' Mr. and Mrs. Wm. S. Ware, Sr.,unIon year y an mVI e e ngI- Mayfair and Sherwood Sts., Glass-neers to be their guests at any time. boro, N. J. (brother and sister-in-

They expressed appreciation for law).the Engineers efforts. Efforts were Mr. and Mrs. Allen T. Ware, 8made to get Mrs. Ware to attend the kReunion Banquet. She has been in- Per ins Ave., Wilmington, Delawarevited to be the Engineers guest at (brother and sister-in-law).the New York Reunion in 1965. Mrs. J. Carlton Gant, R.F.D. 3,

Secretary Quinn will be asked to Box 458. Sewell, N. J. (sister).mail the family a copy of "8 Stars to Mrs. John Enzman, Jr., 47 N. OakVictory." Ave., Pitman, N. J. (niece).

NOTICES POSTEDFor the benefit of any other 15th Notices were posted on bulletin

Engrs. who knew Lt. Ware and are board's during the Reunion aboutever in the neighborhood of his fam- the 15th Engr. Memorial Services.ily, his mother's address is Rt. 3, Box DECOLLI DROVE RIGHT ON458, care J. C. Gant, Sewell, N. J. Enroute back from Hurfville, ArtPOSTMASTER HELPED noted an ad in the Reunion Journal

It took a bit of "sleuthing" on the advertising the El-Rosa Restaurant,the part of Hawkshaw Schmidt to 10- operated by Joe Perella, E Co., 60thcate Lt. John Ware's family, but the and Division Headquarters. The respostmaster at Glassboro, N. J., Geo. taurant is near Vineland, N. J., andH. McCullough, was very coopera- Joe invited former 9th men to stoptive and helped get the needed in- in for a free drink. Schmidt had hisformation. heart set on taking Joe up on theSISTER WRITES offer-but Pat DeColli put the old

In one of the letters Mrs. Eva Gant buggy in high gear and speeded backwrote Schmidt, about her brother, to the Sheraton by the nearest route.

FaDlOUS ~olumnist

Austen Lake DiesJoe McKenzie, 95 Washington Ave.,

Waltham, Mass., writes:"During World War II Austen

Lake wrote several articles about the9th Division for his paper. I knowhe visited Service Bty., 26th F.A. inFrance.... Only recentlv he wrotean interesting columns about Lindsey Nelson and "Tough Guy" FatherEd Connors."

June 12th editions of The BostonRecord - American printed featurestories about the death of Austen BLake. One of the stories read in part:

"Austen Lake was a military man'sreal combat ally in the field wherethe going was tough. He risked hislife without flinching, to be with hisboys and to write about them."

-PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W I-He who is most slow in making a

promise is usually the most faithfulin the performance of it.

-PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1Honor means that you are too

proud to do wrong; pride means youwill not own you have done wrong.

-PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W!The gals going to the beach still

seem bound to show their legs orbust.

Stan Mrozinski, G Co., 47th, dispensed suds. Ben Morell and Hermanio Suarez supervised atWeticcontests. Marble race winners were;Jerold Madiaro, Frank Muccio, AramTerlemezian, Gilbert Campana, Celeste Schmucker, Danny Marrero.Richard Campana, Vincent Pellegrino, Susan Ciarello, and LaurieAnniello. In a game to find a hiddenobject with a paper bag over yourhead, the following were named winners: Herman Suarez, Danny Marrero, Sonya Triana, Diana Suarez.Dolores Massone.ROLLING PIN CONTEST

The women competed in a gameconsisted in knocking a basket balloff a box by striking it with a rollingpin on the fly. Winners: Susan Hipson, Carol Marienelli, Bridgit Ferrise, Marie Anatra, Angie Ciarello,Rose Rago. Winners won souvenircanes, secured by Irv Feinberg. EdEgan donned a Sherlock Holmes outfit during the rain and continued toserVe beer. Mike Yednik and JoeVannie, 47th, kept busy. Ed Egan,Lous Almassy and others served cornon the cob.ROCHESTER -VISITOR

Ernie Streppa, 39th, and Rochester, N. Y., was a visitor.

Among the workers who kept onworking during the downpour were:Vinny Guglielmino, beer; AdolphWadalavage, Mrs. Rizzo, frankfurters, and other sandwiches; Lou Almassy and Ed Egan, corn; Frank Fazio, Jack Scully,McGrath (a friendof Scully's), all kept busy during therain.

Leaving the picnic early to get aniece, Dolores, home and also to getWadalavage's two sons to S. OzonePark transportation, the writer wasable to get completely lost in theNew Jersey jungles.

Dave Gelman was ill and didn'tattend the picnic.

Joe Pellegrino, Al Rago and DomMiele withstood the rain and calledout the following winners:

Joe Pellegrino, Mrs. Mutchko,Mrs. Dwyer, Mrs. Orletti, Mrs. Russick, Mrs. Cirille, Miss Almassy, Mrs.Carren, Mrs. Marero, Mrs. Parkus,Mrs. Frutte and Miss Terry Lee.

Those donating the prizes were:Jerry Cosenza, Danny Quinn, Dom

Miele, Walter O'Keeffe, Jack Scully,Mrs. Betty Rizzo, Al Lechmanik, andArthur R. Schmidt.

JULY 10 CHAP'lER MEETINGThis meeting also was held at the

Elk's Lodge, Union City, N. J., onJuly 10. There will be no furthermeetings until after Labor Day.

Dave Gelman came to the meetingbut announced his inability to attendthe Reunion because of a change indates for a Salesmen's AssociationConvention.FAZIO REPORTS PROFIT

Frank Fazio reported the Chaptermade a handsome profit at the picnic.His motion that $70 of the profits beplaced in the Chapter Welfare Fundwas unanimously adopted. Faziocommented on the failure of a richmember never donating to the fund.

Treasurer Irv Feinberg was on athree-week vacation and no financial report was available.

Members enjoyed the fish dinners.Harry Orenstein won the dark horseprize, a jug of Seagram's, but declined to accept it and ordered itraffled over. On the next drawingthe jug went to Jack Scully. Rumorhad it the booze would go towardsupplying the Chapter's CP at theReunion.

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BEEBE VISITS WORCESTERTO SEE NINTH MEMORIAL

Robert (Bob) H. Beebe, 5621 Astoria Place. Orlando, Fla., made ahurry-up trip "up North" recentlyand the former K Co. 47th man, saidhe had just had to squeeze out a fewextra miles and get on to Worcester,Mass., so they could see the NinthDivision Memorial erected on theImmaculate Conception property onGold Star Boulevard. Bob says it is"something grand to behold."

Although Father Connors was notat home, which was a disappointment, Bob and his family visited 'theConnors Coffee Shop and he says hecould visualize the gang all crowdedin there, and he's hoping some dayhe can be present when that gangis all there.

The Beebes' daughter just graduated from high and a son has twomore years to go.

The family car registered 4,200miles more on the speedometer afterthe trip to Worcester.

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The battle of the sexes will neverbe won by either side; there is toomuch fraternizing with the enemy.

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New Yorkers Held Both June andJuly Meetings in Union City, N. J.By ARmUR RICHARD SCHMIDT,

Public Relations Director,Greater New York Chapter

69-20 69th St., Brooklyn 27, N. Y.PResident 4-7100, Ext. 13

The June 5 New York Chaptermeeting was held at the Elk's Lodge,Union City, N. J., and a large NewJersey representation was there. Anew face was Morton Horowitz, 39thCannon Co. He "disappeared" at FaidPass, near Kasserene Pass, Africa,and finally caught up with the outfitwhen he met Dom Miele while taking a civil service exam. Dom wasacting as proctor and told Mort aboutthe Chapter. Jake Laskau was alsoat the meeting. He was having difficulty getting a parking permit (forseriously disabled persons). JohnRizzo recommended he seek the aidfor one of the veteran service organizations. Dom Miele started his "oneman campaign" early to get the 1965Reunion. Horowitz recalled war experiences while chatting with EdEgan and Lou Almassy. Laskau repoted that Anthony Giacobe, A Co.,47th, was still in the Bronx, N. Y.VA Hospital.

Treasurer Irv Feinberg reportedthe Chapter still in the black, butkeeps hinting certain members couldcontribute to the Welfare Fund. Income from several different enterprises should enable Irv to make asizeable contribution soon.MORANO SENDS FIVE BUCKS

Pat Morano, former Chapter prexy,now living in Chambersburg, Pa.,reported his wife's illness and inability to attend the picnic but senta $5 donation.

A fish dinner was promised for theJuly meeting to be held at the sameplace. Dom Miele donated a darkhorse prize, cigarette case and lighter. John Rizzo won the prize andturned it in for a raffle to help toward picnic expenses.

Refreshments at the bowling alleys after the meeting consisted ofbeer, shrimp, fried eels, French friedpotatoes, cole slaw, ham and bologna sandwiches. Some of those bowling Were Apar, Fraenkel, Suarez,Fazio, Almassy, Egan, Quinn, Orletti and O'Keeffe. Fazio was handicaped with a blister on his hand butrolled an exhibition game. In thefirst game Ed Egan won with 152 andSuarez won the booby prize with an87 score. In the second game Suarezcome back with a score of 165 andFraenkel captured the "booby" prizewith a 69 score.PICNIC ENJOYED

The picnic was enjoyed by everyone. Just to mention a few of thosewho worked so hard for its successmight be mentioned Al Rego andDom Miele did a good job sellingtickets. Joe Pellegrino sold manyadvance tickets on the raffffle. MarieQuinn and Mrs. Rizzo took care ofthe sausage stand. John Rizzo was atthe hamburger stand, and Al Orlettiwas on the franfurther detail, assisted by Ed Egan. Jack. Scully andAdolph Wadalavage sliced pickles,took care of the salads. Frank Ferrise, Co. A, 60th, and Phil Fazio opened the clams. Walter O'Keeffe andGeorge Bako, 47th Mess Sergeant,kept busy here and there. Lou AImassy helped serve hot dogs, whileBarry McGrath was passing outsoda pop. Aram Terlemezian, a palof Mutchko, B Co., 15th Engrs., wason a hamburger detail. Mutchko wasthere early and assisted getting thefires started. Mutchko's wife anddaughter did a good job selling raffle tickets. Leonard Ricco, F Co.,47th, worked with the sausage detail.

Rev. Frederick E.Maser Pastor ForFamous Church

Rev. Frederick E. Maser, D.D.,pastor of St. George's MethodistChurch, in Philadelphia, co-operatedwith the Reunion Committee inmany ways to help make a successof the Reunion. An invitation wasextended the members to visit theOld St. George's Methodist Church,the world's oldest Methodist edifice.Guides were on duty every day.

Pictures noted in folder that wereavailable at the registration desk,were most impressive. The picture ofthe sanctuary was an unusual fineexample of colonial architecture.

Old St. George's carries one backto the exciting days of the AmericanRevolution, Valley Forge and theFirst Continental Congress. Six of itspastors fought in the Revolution, andJohn Adams, second President of theUnited States, worshiped there.

Today, each Sunday many Methodists who are visiting in Philadelphia from all parts of the world worship in St. George's hallowed sanctuary.THE APPOINTMENTS

Walls of the Church were plastered in 1784 and the floors were laidafter the Revolutionary War. Manyof the present wide boards are theoriginal.

The Gallery was erected in 1792and the present wooden Candlestickswhich adorn it have been used sincethat time.

The Altar Candelbra are used atevery Sunday service and lire partof the original appointments, datingback to 1793.

The Historical Center adjoiningOld St. George's houses the possessions of the Philadelphia and NewJersey Methodist Conference Historical Societies including nearly 7,000books in the Tees Memorial Library.Valuable ancient prints and paintings line the walls.


FRANK HEIKKILAWILL BE MISSED

Alex Forrest, 155 Wilson Avenue,Beaver, Fa., writes The Octofoil andsends copies to T. M. Gray, 150Causeway St., Boston 14, Mass., andW. A. Millstine, 529 Dunn Dr., Pittsburgh 27, Pp...Alex's letter containedthe sad news that Frank Heikkilahad died suddenly in Chicago whileon a business trip shortly after having changed planes.

Alex reminds Gray and Millstineof a conversation the three had during the Reunion wonder whetherFrank would attend the Reunion.

He had been on a business trip tothe West Coast, stopped off to seehis mother in Montana, had closeplane connections in Chicago, anddied on the plane while it was onthe ground after rushing to make it.

Frank Heikkila was a most likableindividual-modest to the nth degree.Always doing something worthwhilefor others, but never wanting anypublicity for his worthy deeds. Manyhas been the time he has intercededwith high authorities for the best interest of the Association or for someof its members and then has writtenThe Octofoil it isn't necessary tomention Frank Heikkila as the onewho had been striving for this or forthat. At the Worcester MemorialServices and at Reunions FrankHeikkila's smiling face generatedcomradeship.

HE WILL BE MISSED.While with the Ninth Division he

was a Signal Officer.Frank held one of the highest es

chelon positions with the Westinghouse organization. But his successnever altered his modesty or friendliness to everyone he come in contact regardless of what station othersoccupied in life.

During his service in Europe he'received the Legion of Merit, SilverStar, French Croix De Guerre withpalm and a Presidential citation witha cluster.

He is survived by his wife. theformer Helen Potter; a son, Larry,a Marine office, and a daughter, Lois,a graduate student at Cornell.

Frank was 57 years old.To his bereaved family The Octo

foil extends the heartfelt sympathyof each and every member of theNinth Infantry Division Association.

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COL ELLIS IN SAME CHURCHBUT HE CHANGES "PEWS"

Lt. Col. Harry V. Ellis. Jr., is stillstationed in the Canal Zone, but hisaddress now is Box 942, Fort Clayton, C. Z., U.S.A. Tropic Test Center. His old address was care of R&DOffice, Fort Sherman, Canal Zone.

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It is a woman's privilege to changeher mind.


LEO GULLY UNDERWENTPAINFUL SURGERY IN JUNE

Leo and Laura Gully write from37 E. Quincy St., Westmont, m. Leois a former Servo Co. and G Co. 60thRegt. soldier.

The lad underwent some painfulsurgery during the middle of Juneand the medics wouldn't let himtravel to the Reunion.

M.jlifary RecordsAlthough the deadline for routine

correction requests has passed, aveteran's service record may bechanged when it serves the interest of justice to do so, provided application is made within three yearsafter discovery of the alleged erroror injustice.


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residents. But don't let that hold youback, because Worcester has motelson all four sides of the city. Andonly one street over from the Sheraton there is a new Holiday Inn whichis almost completed. The openingdate has been set for Oct. 1. This motel will have over 200 rooms. I amnow in contact with the managementto le~ u~ have as many as 100 rooms.. ThIS IS the setup for anyone wantlI~g rooms: Most motels like a onemg?t deposit for each room. Reserv~tIOns .should be made early and~tIpuI~tIonsmade what kind of roomIS deSIred; how many in a room, etc.The rates for the new Holiday Innare n~t yet available, but before thenext Issue of .The Octofoil is printedthose r~tes ~I11 be available and willbe prmted m a prominent place inThe Octofoil. Here are some of therates for other motels:

Esquire Motel: Single, $8' double$1~; 3 persons in a room $12; famil~unIts, 4 persons, $16; 5 persons $17.6 persons, $18. ' ,

Worcester City Motel: 2 persons$$14.50; 3 persons, $16.50; 4 persons'18.50. '

Let's all try and attend this memabl~ ~ccas~on on November 8. AnyaddI~lOnal information the Writer canfurnISh. feel free to write at the address gIven above. If you are not alr.eady on Father Connors' mailinglIst, send him your name and addressand he will have mailed direct allthe details and program when all thefinal plans have been decided upon.

COL. FElL UNCOVERSFEW LITERARY "GEMS"

Col. F. C. Feil, commanding officez:, Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, N. Y.,wrItes that Mrs. Feil recently purchased a small pocket size book entitled "MOLLIE AND OTHER WARPIECES," by A. J. Liebling. Thecover states that in this book theauthor "selects the best of his reporting of Warld· War II and addsn~w chap~ers of retrospective evaluation ...

While reading a chapter dedicatedto Hal ~oyle. ano:$er ~writer whomade the '9th Division his headquarters at times, Mrs. Feil asked thecolonel if the 9th had fought nearSedjenane, receiving an affirmativeanswer she remarked a chapter here"Quest for Mollie" might interestyou. Lo and behold, it turns out tobe a very factual account of our old'friend Molotov of the GOth. Lieblingwent so far up on his return to theU. S. to dig out Mollie's backgroundand interview his sister.

Col. Feil says he does not knowhow many stories about· the 9th Division are in the booklet, but thechapter about Mollie is worth thebook's cost-95 cents. The book ispublished by Ballantine Books NewYork, and distributed by Affi'liatedPublishers, 630 5th Ave., New York20, N. Y.

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OCTOFOIL STICKER ATTRACTSJOSEY WHILE ON TURNPIKE. Pulling away from a filling sta

tIOn on the Pennsylvania Turnpikeenroute to the Philadelphia ReunionThe Octofoil editor heard a honkingof horns and noted waving of armsand started wondering what in theworld had happened.

Stopping at the first spot available,he was overtaken by a fine lookingcouple in a car bearing Michigan license plates. The driver pointed atthe Octofoil decal and remarked"That's a fine outfit you're advertising." The couple turned out to beMr. and Mrs. Fred Josey, 8162 GreenValley Dr., Grand Blanc, Mich., aformer 60th man, also enroute to thePhiladelphia Reunion.

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BILL JOHNSTON INFAR NORTHWEST

When William C. Johnston makesa move, he goes for distance. Hisold address was 802 St. Joseph St.,South Haven, Mich. His new address is William C. Johnston, Realtor,Washington Bldg., Tacoma 2, Wash.

Bill was a lieutenant with M Co.,60th, having joined the regiment inSeptember, 1944. After the war hewas public information officer forthe Ninth Division.

The Johnston firm deals particularly with commercial industrial investment realty accounts.

-PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1-If it were as easy to arouse en

thusiasm as it is to arouse suspicion,just think what could be accomplished.

-PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1"Rolling in money" is a pleasant

form of exercise.-PAY 1-9-6-5 DUES N-O-W 1-

"FRANNY" MAHER PROMISES PLENTY LODGINGACCOMMODATIONS AT WORCESTER DURINGTHE WEEK-END MEMORIAL MASS TO BE HELD

Bragg "Exercise"Vividly Recalled

A story that appeared in the lastedition of The Octofoil that pertainedto General Westmoreland's experiences in Korea, prompted a formerHqtr. Co. 47th Regt. man to send ina most interesting item that coincides with the Gen. WestmorelandKorean incident.

B. F. "Woody" Lockwood, the former 47th man who sent in this issue'sarticle is living in Hartford, Conn.,and is connected with the DavisJacobs Travel Agency, 242 TrumbullSt., Hartford 3, Conn. His letter toThe Octofoil reads:BRING BACK MEMORIESEditor, The Octofoil:

The publicity surrounding the assignment of Lieut. Gen. William C.Westmoreland to South Vietnam andmort pertinently The Octofoil storyof his Korean activities bring backmemories of an occasion which mayhave been a forerunner of the "lightplane" incident.

The older members of the Divisionwill recall a "field exercise" at FortBragg in which elements of the 9thDivision were to defend the airfieldagainst airborne attack (as I recallthe attackers were the 82nd Airborne). Our positions were selectedwith due regard for camouflage andconcealment and all awaited the"drop" with considerable awe andinterest as we were not sure howthis parachuting would work out andour curiosity tended to overcome oursense of discipline. In any case theroar of airplanes could be heard approaching and soon the blossoms ofwhite canopies appeared overheadwith the swaying forms of the airborne hanging beneath them. Whilethis was going on one or two chutesfailed to open and the black dotsfrom the planes hurled to earth inthe middle of the airfield. Thisshocking and unexpected tragedybrought the defenders from theircarefully concealed positions on therun only to find that the "injuredand dying" were carefully uniformed dummies and our defenses wereirrevocably disclosed. We thoughtthis was an outrageous trick but itwas a valuable lesson.

By FRANCIS MAHER,14 Davenport Street,Worcester 10, Mass.

Immediately after each annual Reunion we all begin to think of thenext time old Ninth buddies will betogether-and our thoughts turn atonce to the plans being made forMemorial Mass in Worcester. This isFather Ed Connors' Annual Memorial Mass to our deceased memberswhich is held every November atthe Immaculate Conception Church,353 Grove St., Worcester, Mass. ThisMass is well attended by our NinthDivision members, who are identifiedwith a wonderful Association thatstands at the top for paying tributeto their deceased members.SIGNIFICANT DATE

This year Father Connors celebrates the Mass on Nov. 8. To mostof us this date represents a very important day in our life. Our first action with the enemy was on this date.We remember it as well as our ownbirth dates. So this year should bea very special day for all of us tobe together and pray for our fallenComrades. Some of our best friendspaid the Supreme Sacrifice duringthe Nov. 8, 1942 landings. That iswhy I ask all members to make every effort to attend the MemorialMass this year.PLENTY OF ROOMS

This year we will be unable touse the Sheraton Hotel because ofa change in ownership and conversion to apartments for permanent

Woody sends his kindest regardsto all former 9th men and especially former 47th men and expressessincere regrets for his inability toattend the Philadelphia Reunion, buthas positive plans for the New YorkReunion in 1965.

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SHIMKOSKI ASKS FORBETTER GRADE PAPER

Henry Shimkoski, Worcester, Mass.and a member of the Board, suggested to The Octofoil editor duringthe Reunion banquet that it wouldbe a good idea to have The Octofoil printed on a better grade ofpaper than the pulp newstock nowbeing used. Hank remarked that hekept all copies of his Octofoils intact and after a few months theybegin turning yellow.

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ILLINOIS GROUP VOTESFOR PICNIC ENCORE

During the 19th Reunion held inPhiladelphia a meeting of the wives,mothers and daughters of Association members was held in the Sheraton Hotel. Frank Wade, a Boardmember presided at the meeting· andDick Pestel, another Board ~ember, acted as secretary for themeeting. This meeting was called forthe pUrpose of organizing a Ladies'Auxiliary to the Ninth Infantry Division Association. Those who attended the meeting feel that thereare unlimited possibilities for theAuxiliary to be of great help to theAssociation in many ways.

Officers were elected at this initialorganization meeting. The Presidentelected was Mrs. Arthur J." (Betty)MacDougall, 5051 Homestead St.,Philadelphia 24, Pa. The SecretaryTreasurer elected was Mrs. "Tippie"(Paul S.) Plunkett, 286 Zimpfer St.,Columbus, Ohio. Female relatives ofAssociation members desiring to become Auxiliary members at large ordesirous of organizing an Auxiliryto meet regularly should contact theSecretary-Treasurer. Dues likewisewill be sent to the Secretary-Treasurer who will make an accountingto Secretary Dan Quinn, the same asChapter Secretaries do at the present time. Secretary Quinn is arranging with his printers now toprint a supply of Auxiliary membership cards. Until these cards areavailable the regular membershipcard of the Association will be used,with Ladies' Auxiliary written in.

Bylaws will be presented for approval at the New York Reunion.

Both the President and SecretaryTreasurer report having signed upadditional new members to the Auxiliary since returning to their homesfrom the Reunion.

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Each succeeding issue of the Bulletin put out by the New York Chapter seems to improve in reader interest. Through the Bulletin members are kept well informed oboutall the activties that are planned.

John J. Rizzo is the incumbentprexy of the Greater New YorkChapter. John is also a member ofthe National Board of Governors.

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Quartermaster "Boys" Had LargeTurnout At Philadelphia Reunion

By HARRY ORENSTEIN, P ALADY'S REPORT The following correspondence was640 East 139th Street, Palady gave a pre-reunion report received from Past President John

Bronx 54, N. Y. of his trip and also about the "boys" Clouser just as this issue of The Oc-It was very good Reunion that was he had met since the last reunion. tofoil was being "put to bed." The

held in Philadelphia from July 23 to At one time, Jones and Charlie Ting- morale of that Illinois group is reallyJuly 25 1964. Thursday evening ley were chatting. Tom Gray re- something to write home about. Thethere w~s plenty of beer and coca- membered seeing many of the "boys" report on the group's recent picniccola. Friday evening there was danc- who were present at the 1959 New speaks for itself.ing. Saturday was the Big Day. Sat- York Reunion. SUCCESSFUL PICNICurday morning, Father Kines, in his SCHOLARSHIP The illinois Chapter held a verymemorial services said "Today we George Swanson's daughter. Sue, successful picnic on" June 28 at theare remembering the men of the received a" Ninth Division Scholar- Lake-in-the-Woods Park, not farNinth Division who made the su- ship. Good luck, Sue. from Champaign.preme sacrifice in World War II." I There were many children. at the Around 50 people attended. ThisFATHER CONNORS AT BANQUET Reunion. Jones brought hIS two included 15 Association members

At the banquet, Father Connors daughters. At one time the band and their families. The day was hotin his speech told some of his Ninth I played a "Twist" number an~ most but the breezes were cool and theDivision World War II experiences. of the dance floor was occupIed by lake was enjoyed by the children.Father Connors also announced that the younger generation. The "old soldiers" sat around andthis year's memorial services would Tom Pitzer joined the Ninth Di- swapped war stories and tried tobe held on Sunday, Nov. 8, 1964 at vision Association. convince each other that their unitImmaculate Conception Church in BIG TURNOUT in the Ninth was the best.Worcester Mass. It was a pleasure to see one of the Elbert Price's son, who is now in

General' Van Bond, the principal largest QM turnouts ~t h~ at- the army and recently returned fromspeaker recalled some of his Ninth tended a Reunion. Here IS a lIst of Korea, told how things are done inDivisio~ experiences and continued the "boys" and their ladies: the present-day modem army.with some of the events of modem Mr. Horace Abrams The picnic was an old fashionedtimes. Gen. Van Bond received a Mr. Gene Berasi . family affair. And everyone broughtstanding ovation at the conclusion of Mr. Harry Orenstem something different to eat and therehis address. Dancing followed the Mr. John R?Oke was more than enough for everyone.general's speech. Mr. Andy Smare FRIED CHICKEN

* * * Mr. Charles Tingley . Elbert Price, the chairman, talkedQ.M. NOTES. • • Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dembltsky his wife and Howard Summer's wife

Joy knew no bounds when Irving Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gray into frying chicken. It was deliciousLamphear met Andy Sinare for the Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Jones and There wasn't any left at the end offirst time in 19 years. Other "boys" Family.. the .day.were also meeting for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Irving Lamphear. Everyone had such a good timesince World War II. Lamphear was Mr. and Mrs. Bill P~ady. that it was decided to have anotherthe life of the party. He had plenty Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pitzer. picnic the last Sunday in June ofassistance in entertaining the "boys" * * * , 1965 at the same place.from Sinare, Abrams. Jones, Palady Here is Dan T. ~heehy s address: It was also decided to hold a din-and the other "boys." Mrs. Jones and Dan T. Sheehy ner and get-together on Saturday,Mrs. Pitzer were the most active 3004 Kno~ St. Nov. 14 in Springfield. Ed Am andconversationalists for the "girls." Philadelphia, Pa. Claude Murray are going to decide

There was plenty of reminiscing * * * the exact place for the affair to bewhen the "boys" relived the good old BIG DEAL FOR 1965 . held.days of Fort Bragg and when they There are two super att:actIo~for Plans were also discussed aboutrecalled the stories of World War II 1965: (1) The 1965 Re~on WIll be holding the annual Memorial Daythat had been lying dormant in their held ~n N7w ~ork. CIty. (2). The Service on Sunday, May 30, 1965. Itsub-conscious - as they mentioned World s Fro: wIll still .be contmued was felt that this would be best asthe towns, cities, and countries, and in 196,5. B~mg the children to the many from downstate could attendthe "boys" who were connected with World s FaIr. since Monday the 31st will be con-the events as they happened. Mrs. Best regards to al~. Hope you are sidered a holiday.Jones asked if they would like to all well at home.-Smcerely yours- Dlinois Chapter members shouldhear her recite a "poem." "Sure." we Harry O. * * • plan now to attend these three af-replied. It was a poem of "Mother fairs that are being planned for ev-Love" and as she continued on and The Committee's addresses are: eryone in the state. Associationon, the emotions of. the "boys" and Bill Palady, 322 31st St., McKees- mem1;>er~ from surrounding states"girls" increased. Finally, just be- port, Pennsylvania. are mVlted to attend the lllinoisfore the finish, there was a humorous Harry Orenstein, 640 E. 139th St., Chapter activities.ending. Bronx 54, N. Y. -PAY 1-9-6-5 DurSN-O~WI-

-~--------------"AUXILIARY WILLEDWARD S. CHOLMELEY-JONES, GET THEIR SHOWBTY. A, 60TH F.A., IS DEAD ~~ON THE ROAD"

In the March-April issue of TheOctofoil Edward S. Cholmeley-Jonessent in an appeal asking for help inlocating a Lt. Carroll, who was a former Boston newspaper man.

On July 7 The New York Timesprinted a lengthy story telling ofEd's death. He was a Bty A. 60thF.A. man. At the time of his deathhe was an .assistant vice presidentof Johnson & Higgins, Wall St. insurance brokers. He was 43 yearsold and lived at 14 Patrick Lane inWilton, Conn.

With his mother and brother. hehad written a book of poems andprose dealing with the two WorldWars.

During the war he won the SilverStar for bravery for extinguishingan ammuntion fire. He was with theoutfit during the Battle of the Bulgeand at the time of his death was alieutenant colonel in Army Reserve.


Col. John WeissmillerSuffers Third Attack

Lt. Col. John Wessmiller (Ret.) ,writes in part:

Dear Dan: Thanks so much forthe nice letter and to John Ryan myappreciation for his thoughtfulnessand love of the 9th and its formermembers.

My military career came to a haltlast year after a third heart attackin an equal number of years. However I had the satisfaction of commanding the Battalion I was inducted into 22 years ago-1st Bn. 60thInf. It become the 1st B.G. 60th atFort Devens, Mass., where I retiredbecause of physical disability.

I would like to extend my bestwishes to old Co. A, 60th-and toDivision Hqtrs., to whom lowe allthe basis of leadership, good fellowship and loyalty.REGARDS TO CAPT. CARR

I am also anxious to extend my NEW YORK CHAPTERbest to an old hospital buddy, Capt. BUllETINS INTERESTINGGuy E. Carr, of the 39th. I hope he'sstill around.

I haven't been so far away that Imissed Father Connors. Having visited him on a number of occasionsand having him in my home to giveit the Father Conors' blessing. Tome that means a lot.

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ROBERT H. J. DUNNIS COUNCIL MEMBER

Robert H. J. Dunn, 527 LakeviewDrive, Swedesboro, N. J., has led amost interesting career since leaving the Ninth Division. As a T-5 anda member of Servo Co., he servedalmost four years with the 47th Inf.,Special Services. One of his duties was publishing "The Raider," adaily mimeographed news bulletindistributed to members from thelanding at Safi, to the link-up withthe Russians in Germany.

Marty Roach, Millbury, Mass., andDunn made arrangements for movies, and asks if anyone remembershow many times they looked at thepicture, "Dancing on a Dime"?

After leaving the 47th Dunn comeback to the Philadelphia Record asa police reporter, and later was newseditor on The Trentonian, a daily inTrenton, N. J., and for almost 12years published his own weekly paper in Swedesboro, N. J.

The weekly was sold and Dunnfor two years has devoted full timeto a commercial printing firm andthe sale of office sunnlies. Beginningas of Jan. I, 1964, he has been amember of Swedesboro City Council,the community's governing body.

This former 47th soldier says hewould be most happy to hear fromany old 9th Division buddies. He alsowants a copy of the 47th Infantryhistory. He'll gladly pay a reasonableprice. His own copy was passed onto an old buddy from "E" Co., whowas a prisoner of war for 25 months.

Bob was seen mixing with thecrowd during the Philadelphia Reunion.

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CARL WARD WRITES'A.ND SENDS PICTURE

Dick Pestel, associate Octofoil editor, received a nice letter from CarlWard, Box 113, Rt. 1, .Reidsville,N. C., shortly after Ward returnedto the Tar Heel state after an enjoyable trip to the 19th Reunion. Carlmentions some especially good pictures his group made in Philadelphiaand promises to send some to TheOctofoil soon. He enclosed one picture of himself and Jack Davis, 311Church St., Black Mountain, N. C.

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White lies have been out of fashion for years. Now they come inTechnicolor.


Page 8 THE OCTOFOIL July-August, 1964

1964 CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS

Proceedings of 72nd MeetingNational Board of Governors

5. Donna Boyle of SomerviUef

Mass., daughter of Thomas Boylefonnerly with the 26th FA.. Bty. C:The sum of $250.00. Vocational aim:Math teacher in high school.

Total grants, $950.00.Harrison Daysh, Chairman of the

By-Laws Committee, named Raymond Strall and Ronald Murphy asmembers of his committee who metand discussed two amendments tothe By-laws, submitted by EdwardEgan.

After a motion duly made by Edward Egan and seconded by JohnRizzo it was voted to amend theBy-laws to read: That all capitalg<!ins received each year from thecapital investments of the Association (which are not needed to meetcurrent operating expenses of theAssociation) be transferred to theMemorial Fund for the Scholarshipprogram.

After a motion duly made by Edward Egan and seconded by WalterO'Keeffe it was voted to amend the~y-l~ws to rE;a~: That membershipm thIS Associatlon be restricted toany present or past member of thisAssociation or to anyone who servedwith this Division or its allied outfits from December 7, 1941 to May7, 1945.

President John Clouser thankedHarrison Daysh and his committee

Francis Maher, Chairman of th~Nominating Committee, then namedthe following members who comprised his committee: Jack O'Shea~rahk Ozart, Herb Olsen, Frank Fa~ZlO, Charles Tingley. Robert Rumenapp and Raymond Lowell.

The following men were nominated by the Committee to serve onthe National Board of Governors forthe next three years:

William Hennemuth, from the illinois Chapter.

Ronald Murphy, from the NewEngland Chapter.

Emil Langer, from the GreaterNew York Chapter.

Arthur MacDougall, from thePhiladelphia-Delaware Valley Chapter.

After a motion duly made by JerryNorthman and seconded by WalterO'Keeffe, it was voted to: Instructthe secretary to cast one ballot infavor of the slate as recommendedby the Nominating Committee.

President Clouser thanked FrancisMaher and his committee.

Francis Maher informed the members that Father Connors AnnualMemorial Mass and dinner will beheld on Nov. 8, 1964. Further detailswill be published in The Octofoil.

Jack O'Shea reported for the Reunion Committee. Jack thanked themembers for their support by attending the Reunion. He added thatthe registration has been very goodand that the Reunion is a success.

President Clouser informed themembers that the Ladies' Auxiliarywill hold a meeting on Saturday afternoon, July 25th, at 2:30 P.M.

George Apar then asked the members for a standing vote of thanks toPresident John Clouser for a jobwell done.

There being no further business tocome before this meeting and upona motion duly made by Dom Mieleand seconded by Leonard DeBell, itwas voted to: Adjourn the meetingat 2:00 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,DANIEL QUINN,National Secretary.

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$6,460.00Cash on hand $1,792.81

Total $8,252.81Anticipated expenditures:Octofoil:Printing and

Mailing $1,800.00Editor's Expense

Allowance $ 400.00

Total Octofoil $2,200.00Secretary Salary $ 600.00Clerical Expenses 600.00Postage and Express 400.00Telephone and

Utilities _Treasurer expenses _Se~r~tary expenses . _Prmtmg _Sationery and

Supplies _Dues notices _Board expenses _Chapters' commissions _Reunion Chapter

Gratuities _*Petty Cash _Social Security _Fire Insurance . _Insurance Bond

(blanket cover) 81.00Accountant 100.00Memorial Wreath 25.00

These three "characters" were spotted by the eagle eye of Walter Victor, the Association's ace photographer. After getting help he was able to prop his fellow Georgia Cracker, the inrnitable "Doc" Walton, thesage of Rome, Ga., between two old buddies, formerly from the 47th Regt.'s 3rd Bn. Hqtrs, Co.-Barney Fritzand Al Braven. The "Three Musketeers" were really living "high on the hog" for a few hours.

1964 CONVENTION PROCEEDING5-CContinuedJUpon a motion duly made by Dom committee: The following men wereMiele and seconded by Mike Mysyk named: William Solliday, Victorit was voted to: Accept the minutes Butswinkus, Joseph Lipka, Edwardof the 18th Annual Reunion as read McGrath, Arthur Schmidt and Pauland place same on file for the record. Plunkett.

Thomas Boyle, the Treasurer, The Committee recommends:gave his report. The Treasurer gave 1. That an assistant editor bean outlined report on the income named to aid the Editor of The Ocand spendings for the year. He con- tofoil in case of illness.~l~ded With. ~ese remar~s, "Ag~in, 2. Look into a plan to get smallIt IS my opmIOn, that thIS AssocIa- ads from members who have theirtion is in excellent financial condi- own business.tion." Upon a motion duly made by 3. Set a deadline for the paper asMike ~ysyk and seconded by John of the 10th of the month, every twoBoden It was voted to: Accept the months, starting with the 10th ofTreasurer's report. August.FINANCE ~OMMITTEE 4. The Committee thanked Paul

The PresIdent then called uoon PI nk tt th Edit f Th 0 t f i1Chairman Walter O'Keeffe of the f u h' e ff ; or 0 e coo,Financial Committee. or IS e 0 s:

Chairman O'Keeffe then named the After a ~otion duly made by Ha.r-following members who comprised r;t Orenstem ~d seconded by WI1his committee: ham Meadows It was voted to: Ac-

William Hennemuth, Frank Wade, c~pt the report and recomm~ndaWilliam Meadows, Henry Shimkow- !lons ~f the Newspaper CommIttee.ski, Richard Toole, Arthur Mac- PresIde~t Clous:r thank~d JohnDougall, John Lewis and Vincent Bo~owski and hIS commIttee forG 1· 1 . theIr report.

ug 1«: mmo. MISCELLANEOUSChairman Walter O'Keeffe then .. .

read the Finance and Budget report. John RIZZO, Cha.rrman of the MIS-Upon a motion duly made by cellaneous. CommIttee, then named

Francis Maher and seconded by John th~ foll~wmg ~embers. who, comBoden it was voted to: Amend the ~rIsed h~s ~omIDlttee: N~ck D Agosbudget to read: Increase the Treas- tmo, Cas.Imir Pryzybyl~kI, Peter Cuurer's budget by $100.00. sack, BIll Nelson, EmIl Langer and

Upon a motion duly made by Dom Fred Jos~y. .Miele and seconded by John Boden The MIscellaneous .Committee rec-it was voted to: Accept the budget, ommends the follow~g: .as amended, by the Finance and 1. Thank the Phiiadeiphia-Dela-Budget Committee. wa~e Valley. Chapt~r members for

President Clouser thanked Walter theIr efforts m settmg up plans forO'Keeffe for his report. The budget the Reunion.for 1964-65 with an anticipated in- 2. Proof read the Program book-come of $8,252.81: let befo:e printing. . .

Dues income $4,350.00 3. Prmt a column m The OctOfOllInvestments $1,460.00 for helpful suggestions from theReunion Income $ 500.00 members for the Reunion.Miscellaneous Income $ 150.00 After a motion duly made by

Frank Wade and seconded by Leonard DeBell, it was voted to: Acceptthe Miscellaneous Committee's report.SCHOLARSHIP REPORT

President John Clouser as Chairman of the Scholarship Committeethen gave his report. Clouser statedthat this is a permanent committeeand is comprised of David Heller andFrank Ozart. This committee explained Chairman Clouser considersthe Academic Ability and Financialneed when selecting candidates. The71st National Board of Governors attheir meeting held in Pittsburgh, Pa.,on April ·4, 1964, approved the recommendations of the ScholarshipCommittee and granted the following awards:

1. Diann Crosskill, Fremont, Ohio,daughter of Donald Crosskill ofHeadquarters Co. 9th Inf. Div., a sumof $250.00. Miss Crosskill's vocationalaim: Language teacher in highschool.

2. James McManus, New YorkCity, son of James McManus, Co. A,39th Inf.; $100.00. Vocational aim:Foreign Affairs study.

3. Charles Martin, son of RichardE. Martin, Co. B, 60th Inf., who wasK.I.A. Dec. 11, 1944, Slaughter, Ky.,the sum of $100.00. Vocational aim:Medical doctor. Veterans benefitsstop after next year. If he can showneed greater than income the committee will consider granting himmore money if available.

4. Sue Ann Swanson, New Haven,Conn., daughter of George Swanson,formerly with the 709th Ord. Co. Thesum of $250.00. Vocational aim: English teacher in High School.

$6,486.00*Includes P.O. Box, Bank Box, Filing Fee, and miscellaneous expenses.

NEWSPAPER COMMITTEEJohn Bonkowski, Chairman of the

Newspaper Committee, then namedthe members who comprised his

Chapter. They are havinJ! goodmeetings. The Chapter purchased"overseas hats" for their membersto be used at various veterans'events, 9th Division Memorial, etc.Maher also informed the Boardmembers that the hotel used by themembers when they attended FatherConnors Memorial Mass and dinnerwas no longer available as the hotelhad been converted over into anapartment house. Maher gave themembers a list of motels in the Worcester area and added that more details will be published in The Octofoil.

Walter O'Keeffe reported for theNew York Chapter. O'Keeffe told ofthe good attendance at the monthlymeetings held in the Statler-HiltonHotel. Some 600 people were at theChapter picnic held in June. A goodtime was had by all until the raincame and broke up the party in theafternoon.

Alfons Cuprys reported for thePhiladelphia-Delaware Valley Chapter. The Chapter will hold a picnicfor its members shortly after the Reunion is ended.

Richard Pestel reported for theOhio Chapter. A picnic was held bythe Chapter. Pestel said the Chapteris "coming along fine."

Leonard DeBell reported that theMichigan Chapter was doing well.

John Clouser reported for the Illinois Chapter. They held a picnic inChampagne, Illinois, with a goodtime had by all. This picnic was heldin June. The Chapter is holdingmeetings with good results.

After a motion duly made byFrank Wade and seconded by Francis Maher it was voted to: Have thePresident of the National Associa-22-0CTO _tion appoint a committee to make astudy to aid and assist the Chantersand to help promote new chapters.

The Secretary read a report fromthe Editor of The Octofoil, Paul S.Plunkett.

President Clouser told the members of receiving a letter from Albert Stidman, Jr., the first recioientof the Scholarship Grant. Albert isdoing well in school and is verythankful to the members of the Association.

After a motion duly made byFrank Wade and seconded by Leonard DeBell it was voted to: Adjournat 6:15 P.M.



Unanimous ballot was cast.First Vice-President:Vincent Guglielmino was nomi

nated by Leonard DeBell and seconded by Harry Orenstein.

Unanimous ballot was cast.Second Vice-President:Herbert Olsen was nominated by

Henry Shimkowski and seconded byRonald Murphy.

Robert Rumenapp was nominatedby Leonard DeBell and seconded byJohn Bonkowski.

Herbert Olsen was elected SecondVice-President.

Third Vice-President:Sal Trapiani was elected.Secretary:Daniel Quinn was nominated by

Walter O'Keeffe and seconded byJohn Bonkowski. Unanimous ballotwas cast.

Treasurer:Thomas Boyle was nominated by

Walter O'Keef1e and seconded byHerbert Clegg. Unanimous ballotwas cast.

Judge Advocate:Herbert Clegg nominated Harrison

Daysh, seconded by Frank Wade.Unanimous ballot was cast.

Walter O'Keeffe asked the Boardmembers for a standing vote ofthanks to the outgoing PresidentJohn Clouser.

President Clouser thanked themembers for their cooperation andcongratulated the newly elected officers.

Upon a motion duly made by Harry Orenstein and seconded by Victor Butswinkus, it was voted to: Adjourn at 3:55 P.M.



wore the Octofoil.President Clouser appointed Com

mittee members and adjourned themeeting until 11:30 A.M. After thecommittee meetings the business resumed.

The President then called upon theNational Secretary to read the minutes of the 18th Annual Reunion.

The 72nd meeting of the Board ofGovernors was called to order at 4:05P.M., July 23, 1964, at the HotelSheraton, Philadelphia, Pa., attended by Messrs. John Clouser, HarryOrenstein, John Rizzo, W a 1t e rO'Keeffe, Al Cuprys, Frank Wade,Francis Maher, Victor Butswinkus,Richard Pestel, Henry Shimkowski,Leonard DeBell, John Bonkowskiand Frank Ozart. Also present wereVincent Guglielmino, First VicePresident; Thomas Boyle, Treasurer,and 'guests Richard Cooper, Herb Olsen and Rev. Gerald Rowan.

There being a quorum the meeting was called to order by PresidentJohn Clouser.

The Secretary, Daniel Quinn, thenread the minutes of the 71st Boardmeeting. After a motion duly madeby Walter O'Keeffe and seconded byVictor Butswinkus, it was voted to:Accept the reading of the minutes asread and place same on file.

The Treasurer, Thomas Boyle,gave his report. After a motion dulymade by Francis Maher and seconded by Frank Wade it was votedto: Accept the Treasurer's report.

The secretary gave the Boardmembers a copy of the accountant'syearly financial statements. After amotion duly made by Francis Maherand seconded by Frank Wade it wasvoted to: Accept the Accountant'sreport.PINS PURCHASED

President John Clouser reported tothe members on the purchase of 200lapel pins (Division insignia) for resale to the membership.

Francis Maher reported on theprice and quality of Division Colors,for the Chapters. Richard Pestel alsoreported a price, etc. After a motionduly made by Walter O'Keeffe andseconded by John Bonkowski, it wasvoted to: Table the discussion untilthe November Board meeting.

Alfons Cuprys, Co-Chairman ofthe Reunion, reported on same. Allis going well with registrations run..ning good. Cuprys also briefed themembers as to the events, etc. President Clouser thanked Cuprys for hisreport.

The Board members were appointed by President Clouser to assist theladies establish their Auxiliary. Themembers: Frank Wade, WalterO'Keeffe and Richard Pestel statedthat they will meet with the womenon Saturday afternoon, July 25th.

President Clouser called for reports from the Chapters. Francis Maher reported for the New England

Prceedings of 73rd MeetingNational Board of Governors

The 73rd meeting of the Board ofGovernors was called to order at 3P.M., July 25, 1964 at the HotelSheraton, Philadelphia, Pa., attended by Messrs.: John Clouser, Leonard DeBell, Ronald Murphy, FrankOzart, Harry Orenstein, Emil Langer,Herbert Clegg, William Hennemuth,Arthur MacDougall, Victor Butswinkus, Richard Pestel, Frank Wade,Henry Shimkowski, John Bonkowski and Walter O'Keeffe. Also present were Thomas Boyle, Treasurer,and Harrison Daysh, Judge Advocate. There being a quorum, themeeting was called to order.

The Secretary, Daniel Quinn, readthe minutes of the 72nd meeting.After a motion duly made by FrankWade and seconded by Frank Ozart,it was voted to: Accept the readingof the minutes, as read, and placesame on file.NEXT REUNION BIDS

President Clouser called for bidsfor 1965 Reunion. Walter O'Keeffemade a bid for the New York Chapter. Herbert Clegg withdrew his bidfor the Fayetteville-Fort BraggChapter, previously submitted.

Leonard DeBell withdrew theMichigan Chapter bid.

After a motion duly made byFrank Wade and seconded by Herbert Clegg it was voted to: Hold the1965 Reunion in New York. WalterO'Keeffe thanked the members onbehalf of the New York Chaptermembers.ELECTION OF OFFICERS

President:Walter O'Keeffe was nominated by

Frank Wade and seconded by Ronald Murphy.

Herbert Clegg made a motion toclose the nominations, seconded byWilliam Hennemuth. So voted.

The 19th Annual Reunion of theNinth Infantry Division Associationwas held at the Hotel Sheraton,Philadelphia, Pa., on July 25, 1964.There being a quorum of 68 members present, President John Clouser then called the meeting to orderat 10:15 A.M. Minute of silence wasobserved for the departed men who

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