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THE NINTH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION Association Dues $4.00 per year - $1.50will be earmarked to pay for The Octofoll

Columbus, Ohio - 286 Zimpfer St. - Hickory 4-9709 September-October, 1966

WORCESTER'S RED CARPETS STRETCHED OUT

DON'T FORGET THE NEWYORK CHAPTER'S DANCE

Kathryn Kearns andTimothy SchriffensMarried October 15

The news letter and notice for theOctober meeting sent out to Great-~er New York Chapter members byPresident Emil Langer had among :"many other important notices, thefollowing notice:

The dilUler-dance, on Oct. 22, atthe Empire Hotel, 63rd St. andBroadway, will start at 7:30 P.M.,instead of 8 P.M., as printed on theticket.

Remember: Parking is free at theKinney's parking lot, across the .street from the hotel. Your ticket ,.will be stamped by the hotel man­agement. Beer will be served, thecost is included in your ticket

Set ups are: Rye, $1(J~ arid-Scotch,- "$12, including ice, ginger ale and ~soda. Tables are set up 10 to a table.Money must be sent in by Oct. 15th.Members will receive letters fromthe co-chairmen Frank. Fazio andWalter O'Keeffe with reminders notto forget this great coming event.

Members are asked wheq ~ndingin money, just to use the number(:t)'stamp~d on the ticket(s. so thecommIttee can record it· Of. their.sheets so when the member. comesinto dance hall the Secretary willstamp the ticket(s) "PAID." Mem­bers will hold on to the tickets up.­til they are picked up by the wiaters.

Members are cautioned not to for­get to bring along the tickets thathave been sent to them.

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Now "ain't" this one for the books:Kathryn Keams is the daughter of

Joe Kearns, a former "M" Co. 47thman.

Timothy Schriffens is the son ofJohn Schriffens, a fomer Co. F, 60thman.

On Oct. 15, 1966 Miss KathrynKearns exchanged marriage vowsTimothy Schriffens.

The Octofoil feels safe in printingthis statement: "Every member ofthe Ninth Infantry Division Associ­ation wishes for this young couplemany happy and prosperous yearstogether."

PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WISeeing is believing, except on

television.

in a room $14; 5 in a room $16-six,$18.00.

Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge,181 W. Boylston St., West Boylston,Mass. Phone (617) 835-4456. Single,$9 and $11; double, $14 and $17.

Rooms will also be available at theWorcester City Motel, Boston-Wor­cester Turnpike on Route 9, Shrews­bury. Mass. Rates are single, $7.50­double, $10.50; triple, $12.50.

According to Maher, indicationsare the crowd will be larger than ithas been any year heretofore. Startpacking now-enjoy a night of realcomradeship at the COlUlors CoffeeShop. Join in prayer with Father Edand many former 9th buddies whQit will be great to see again. Andthen join in with the gang and makeWhopee at the Wachusett Club.

All Aboard for Worcester, Mass.!PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI

MAHER PLEADS FOR MEMBERS ATTENDING 1966SERVICES IN WORCESTER TO MAKE RESER­VATIONS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE

The hospitable people of Worcester, Mass." especially thosein Father Ed Connors' parish are busy as beavers these days­thinking up new and delicious delicacies to surprise Father Con­nors' "boys" with when they make the "trek" into Worcester onNovember 5 to partake of the hospitality that generates fromConnors' Coffee Shop the night before Memorial Services in theImmaculate Conception Church, in Worcester.

Much has been written about -------------­Southern hospitality and it's nothingto be "sneezed" at-but the waythose New Englanders make every­one feel so welcome-and "I'm soglad you come" expression comingnot only from their tongues but fromtheir eyes-that even the most orn­ery old "top kick" who ever lived,just couldn't keep from thawing outafter a few minutes rubbing elbowswith these good people.LETTER FROM MAHER

On Sept. 29 Francis Maher, a pastNational President and one of Fa­ther COlUlors "right-hand" aides inhelping take care of all the needs ofthe many former 9th men and theirfamilies who make this alUlual trekto Worcester and join in these im­pressive Memorial Services, directeda letter to the Octofoil.

Quoting from Maher's lette;r:: "Onething that I would like to stress toall members and guests - is earlyreservations at the motels.

"This is a very important itembecause there is a lot of confusionat the last minute and difficult to getaccommodations at that very lastminute on Saturday.

"If anyone wants me to make areservation for them I would behappy to do so. Just call or writeme. My home address is 14 Daven­port St., or phone PL. 6-1803, Wor-cester, Mass."TRANSPORTATION ARRANGED

Another important bit of informa­tion that was a part of FralUlY's let­ter stated that any of the membersor friends of the Association whowere not driving their own car toWorcester, that members of the NewEngland Chapter will see that theyare furnished transportation fromthe motel of their choice to Con­nors' Coffee Shoppe, to the Memo­rial Mass and to the Wauchusett

'. , Country Club for the banquet andFun Festival. Those driving theirown cars will see 9th Division signspointing to the Club with New Eng­land members stationed all along theway to put anyone back on the righttrack who gets "lost." .MASS AT 10:15 AM.

The mixture of all religious faithsand nationalities at these services isreally something to behold. As Fa­ther COlUlors once remarked, "Westarted ecumenical practices herelong before the subject was discuss­ed in Rome."

Although The Octofoil in its lastissue printed detailed informationrelative to motels, rates, etc., a fewletters have been received askingthat the same information be re­printed. Condensing as much as pos­sible, necessary motel information isas follows:LIMITED AT HOLIDAY INN

The Holiday Inn is limiting res­ervations to 50 for those visitingWorcester for the Memorial Services.Management has made previouscommitments for its other rooms. TheHoliday Inn is on Southbridge St.Rates are: Double. $15; twin, $15;single, $9.50., Some other motels where accom­modations may be secured by writ­ing direct or contacting Maher in­elude:

Wachusett Motor Lodge, 175 WestBoylston St., West Boylston, Mass.­Single, $8; double, $12; $14 for threein a room. Phone (617) 835-4416.

Esquire Motel, 130 W. BoylestonSt., W. Boyleston, Mass. Phone 835­4641-835-4725. Single, $8.50; double,$10; triple, $12. Also family units-4

CECIL OVERTONH Co., 47t hInf.

o v e r ton lives in MuskegonHeights, Mich., 2271 Harding St.And quoting Secretary Quinnverbatim: He was awarded thistrophy lor Low Net (whateverthat means). The editor's golflingo is on a "par" with the sec­retary. And The Oct%il repeats:"Cecil was Low Net man at - theWashington Reunion golf tour­nament, whatever that means."For further in/ormation write orwire Harrison Daysh.

Cal Polivy Has Beena Real Sick Fellow

The Octofoil has just learned thatCalvin Polivy of the Greater NewYork Chapter, has been a patient inSt. Joseph's Hospital, Far Rockaway,N. Y. Cal suffered a coronary heartattack and will be at his home con­valescing for quite a few more days.

Cal's home address is 110 HarrisonSt., Lawrence (L.!.), N. Y. 11559.

Cal is one of the original pavementpounders along with Les Ronay andmany others who fought throughthick and thin and give the NewYork Chapter the solid foundationthat has been greatly responsible forits most enviable record of achieve­ment during recent years.

Calvin Polivy is a successful NewYork City attorney. And he come upthe hard way. Its a struggle and ahard struggle from law student daysto a top rung in the legal profes­sion ladder. Many of the weaker fallby the wayside. But Cal had theperseverance that it took to getthere. He has often remarked "oneof the toughest sacrifices made whiletrying to establish a profitable lawpractice was not being able to givethe time I wanted to toward helpingperpetuate the Ninth Infantry Divi­si~2Ciation."'lfitf oii~ enjoys atttkting Reunions

and renewing friendship with oldbuddies any more than Cal Polivy.His success as an outstanding attor­ney has not changed the 9th Divi­sion G.!. Polivy. Once a friend-al­ways a friend has long been a Polivytrademark.

The Octofoil extends best wishesfor an early and complete recoveryfor a dedicated Ninth Infantry Divi­sion Association member-AttorneyCalvin Polivy.

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A Low Net Golfer

LANGER GOES INAND FINDS THEM

Emil Langer, National AssociationPresident, was out at Jones Beach,lapping up some sunshine during thelatter part of August when he spieda chap he thought looked a bit fa­miliar. Not being a man to pass upa 9th Division Association prospect,Emil introduces himself to this man-and 10, and behold-it turned outto be none other than the old Co. B,15th Engr.-Charlie Hoffman.

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Worcester's "Finest" Shown Retiring the Colors

VETERANS' DAY MESSSAGESince 1918, Americans have paused each year on November 11th to honor

men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of our Nation.Millions of our citizens have answered the call to arms; many have died.

All have given years of their lives and have suffered separation from fami­lies in the hope that, by so doing, succeeding generations could be sparedwar. It is to this end that members of the United States Armed Forcesserve today in Southeast Asia, in our own country, or wherever Americanforces are needed.

To all who have worn the uniform of our country, we owe our heart­felt gratitude. On this Veterans' Day, let us pledge anew to uphold theprinciples upon which America was founded and to protect the freedomfor which her soldiers have fought so valiantly.

PAUL L. FREEMAN, JR.,General, United States Army-Commanding

. '. . .:) :':'1..:.:..A detail 0/ well drilled and disciplined officers from the Wor­

cester Police Department are designated each year to properly presentand retire the colors as a part of the impressive services. Picturedabove is the detail 0/ selected officers who performed their dutiesmost beautifully during the November, 1965 services.

Headquarters

UNITED STATES CONTINENTAL ARMY COMMANDOffice" of tli'tt €ofnmaJ11tling Getferat-- .' .~

FORT MONROE, VIRGINIA 23351

A MOTHER'S PRAYERMrs. Jesse R. Davis, Box 84, Hebron, Ohio, furnished The

Octofoil the following beautiful "Mother's Prayer." Mrs. Davisis the wife of Jesse R. Davis, a former 9th Division man and anoriginal Association member. She is also the mother of Jesse, Jr.,now in Vietnam with the 4th Division. A story appeared in thelast issue concerning young Davis. An additional story is printedin this issue about the many cards and packages the Davis' fam­ily sends regular to lads in Vietnam. The data was printed in a4-column story of a Columbus newspaper showing pictures ofJ esse and Mrs. Davis, being helped by daughter Helen, prepar­ing boxes for the soldier boys.

A MOTHER'S PRAYER ...Take this son of mine into your hands and protect him. He

has God on his side; he has the love of his family and of hissweetheart on his side. He is my son, Uncle Sam. I gave birth tohim; I have watched him grow from a tiny, helpless infant, toa strong, ambitious boy. I nursed him when he was ill. Some­times the way has been tough, but we have made it-my sonand I.

MY SON, whom you have in your service now, is pure andgood. He loves people and they love him. He is not a murderer,Uncle Sam. If he must kill, if he must go to war, tell him why­help us understand why.

MY SON, only on this earth 20 years, cannot even vote. Hehad no choice in the planning of this world he is now fightingfor. We have done this to him. He is fighting for what we havedone. He has come to you today, frightened-yes scared toodeath of what is about to happen.

HE IS AN American a.nd I have taught him to be proud. Hewill serve you well . .. I have no doubt. Yes, he will fight to keepfreedom where it belongs. He is a good boy, my son. Uncle Sam,love him as I do and teach him as I have, so that he may returnto me safely after he has served you.

God and our love is on his side.YOUNG SOLDIER'S MOTHER

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NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER STARTSBALL ROLLING FOR 1967 REUNION

Dope On Where toSend for Medals

The following information hasbeen printed in The Octofoil. How­eyer, requests continue to come intoSecretary Quinn's office asking forinformation as to where to write inorder to obtain medals and decora­tions. The desired information isbeing printed below. It is hoped thatinterested members will write theaddress down and file away in a safeplace.

Those interested in obtaining med­als should write to the

Adjutant G en era I, Decorationsand Awards Branch, Dept. of theArmy, Washington, D. C.

The letter should contain full par­ticulars about the individual's mili­tary service, units to which assign­ed, dates of assignment and ofcourse the old name, rank and serialnumber.

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A bachelor is a man who hastaken advantage of the fact thatmarriage is not compulsory.

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The best conductor of electricityis wire. (How about that?)

PAY 1-9·6-7 DUES N·O·WIAdolescence is the period in which

children begin to question answers.

J. H. Lewis, from Volunteer State, Sends Picture

General Westmoreland Interested In All the Boys

-Photo by Walter Victor, 2734 Dodson Lee Dr., East Point, Ga. 30044Pictured above is another group of merry makers at the recent

Washington Reunion. It reached The Oct%il in an "around.the­world" route. Walter Victor sent it to I_ H. Lewis, 211 Midland, Shel.byville, Tenn. Lewis sent it to Art Schmidt in Brooklyn-then BaronSchmidt sent it to The Octofoil. In all this handling none of them wentto the trouble of identifying any of the merry makers shown in thephoto. The Octofoil editor quickly recognized New York Chapter'sDemon Reporter, Arthur Richard Schmidt and his mother, seated inthe second and third spots from the edge of the table and it looks likehe's holding a glass of Buds in each hand.

WHEN O'KEEFE GOESON A VACATION, HEGOES FOR OISTANCE

In the wee small hours of them.orning aft\!r the Philadelphia Re­union the outgoing National Associ­ation President, Walter O'Keeffe,slipped away from the hotel forparts unknown - and later on somecards begin arriving from the sunnybeaches of Florida's East Coast.

After this year's Reunion he flewover the Florida cities and didn'tmake a landing until his plane washovering over Hamilton, Bermuda

One of the cards received showedthe Gibbs Hill Light House-~:me ofthe oldest in the world; made of castiron and completed in 1846. Its flashcan be seen for more than 26 miles.

PAY 1·9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI

The above reproduction of a recent letter from the Ninth's ownGeneral William Westmoreland is reproduced for two reasons: First,to show how appreciative he is of even the smallest courtesy anyone ex­tends to any of his boys in Vietnam-whether to individual soldiers orto groups. Secondly, it is hoped this relninder will cause many othersto begin sending cheerful cards and small packages to those youngboys so many miles from home-many who are sons of former 9th Di.vision men who can well remember how lonesome they were and howappreciative they were of cheerful cards and letters-to say nothing ofthe happiness a box with a few cookies and other goodies brought.

Disabled Vets to Get IDCards Every Three Years

Some 360-,000 eligible- totally dis­abled veterans will now get ID cardsonce every three years, rather thanon an annual basis.

PAY 1-9·6-7 DUES N·O·WINo matter how small the town is,

you can always find someone at thegas station to give you the wrongdirections.

SEPT. 9 MEETING HELDIN NEW YORK CITY •••AND PRO WAS ABSENTBy ARTHUR RICHARD SCHlWDT,69-20 69th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11227

PResident 4-7100, Ext. 12The Sept. 9 meeting of the New

York Chapter was held at the Gov­ernor Clinton Hotel, 32nd St..

The writer was unable to attendand wishes to thank Secretary DomMiele for mailing in notes on thehighlights of this meeting.

A combination of birthday parties,honoring the writer's mother's 73rdbirthday was the cause for being ab­sent at the September meeting.

Both Adolph Wadalavage andPresident Emil Langer were kindenough to phone in and also makean oral report on some of the meet­ing's highlights.

The minutes of the June 3 meetingwere read and approved. Al Lech­manek, Chanter Chaplain, openedthe meeting with prayer for our de­parted buddies. Irving Feinberg, theChapter Treasurer, read the Finan­cial Report, and he was glad to re­port that the Chapter's Treasury wasstill in the black.MR. MciNERNEY ATl'ENDS

Mr. McInerney, our Gold Star Dad,reported receiving a letter from DocReiman, which was written a fewdays before the latter passed away,but only delivered to Mr. McInerneya day or two before the meeting.The letter was read at the meeting.

In regards the death of Reiman,there was some discussion about thesetting up of an established proced­ure to be followed whenever a mem­ber passes away. Al Lechmanek wasto set up a tentative procedure. Hesaid he would appreciate receivingsuggestions from the membership.They can mail these suggestions toGreater New York Chapter, NinthInfantry Division Association, Inc.,P.O. Box 1108, G.P.O., New York,N. Y. 10001.ORENSTEIN REPORTS

Harry Orenstein gave a report onthe last meeting of the NationalBoard of Governors.

Daniel Quinn, National Secretary,gave a swnmary report of the 21stAnnual Convention.

Frank Fazio and Walter O'Keeffegave a rather optimistic report onthe forthcoming Oct. 22, 1966 dinnerand dance. Price peE ticket, 10$7,50.Parking free. Further informationabout the dance appears elsewherein this issue of The Octofoil.MAY CHARTER BUS

The consensus of opinion was thatthe membership would try charter­ing a bus to go to Father Connor'sMemorial Mass on Nov. 5 and 6, 1966at the Church of" the ImmaculateConception in Worcester, Mass.There is a deadline on when the buscompany must have the contract.The price per person is $6.50. Withrefreshments aboard the bus the farewould come to about $8.00. Twotypes of buses are available--one for$275 for 45 passengers and one for$265 for 41 passengers. So we needa minimum of 41 passengers. Fazioand O'Keeffe asked that memberswho are interested should inform thechapter by writing to Greater NewYork Chapter, 9th Infantry DivisionAssociation, Inc., P.O. Box 1108,G.P.O., New York, N. Y. 10001.CHRISTMAS PARTY

A tentative date of Dec. 4 or Dec.11, 1966 for the Chapter ChristmasParty was set. Most of the membersseemed to prefer the latter date, butthe date chosen will depend onwhatever date is open at the ElksLodge in Union City, N. J.40 MEMBERS

There were about 40 members inattendance at the September meet­ing. Emil Langer and Harry Oren­stein congratulated Tony Varone onthe nominating speech he made be­fore the Board of Governors thatresulted in Langer being elected theNational President.ODDS AND ENDS ••.

It was reported that Harry Wha­len's daughter was getting married.. . . Adolph Wadalavage has been onsick leave several weeks. He had tohave some sutures removed whichhad been left in from a previousoperation. An infection had set in.The VA doctors let him report backfor work on Sept. 15, 1966. No re­port was made whether Adolph waswearing his Yamulka (skull cap) ornot. . . Emil Langer handed outbirthday presents (cough drops) tothose members who have had recentbirthdays. . . A bottle of whiskeywas donated by Bill O'Shea as aDark Horse prize. It was won by JoeKearns, M Co., 47th Inf. There wasanother Dark Horse prize-a wallet.The writer has been unable to learnwho donated the wallet or who wonit as a prize.

PAY 1·9.6-7 DUES N·O·WIAny child who gets raised strict­

ly by the book is probably a firstedition.

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plans concerning the events, the costand the meal, but in order to get themost for the Association memberswe plan to bargain a little more withthe management of the hotel.

Reunions for the "Wearers of theOctofoil" are always affairs that weall look forward to and we need nospecial reason for attending but 1967must be considered a special year,for in 1942, twenty-five years ago,"The Men of the Ninth" left its homein Fort Bragg, N. C., for foreignservice and it was in 1942 that the"Wearers of the Octofoil" met theenemy of our great nation in NorthAfrica. It was in 1942 that men ofour Division depended on the mannext to him, in front of him andbehind him for his very survival.There are many of these fine mentoday who will read this article. Weask them to come to Boston andmeet with these men twenty-fiveyears after such a wonderful com­radeship began.

Ronnie Murphy, the 1967 Conven­tion Chairman, has promised TheOctofoil some glossy prints of thisfabulous hotel and other historicalspots in and around Boston-whichwill be used in The Octofoil fromtime to time until the 1967 Reunionbecomes history.

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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER, 1966

THE OCTOFOIL

* *The official publication of the Ninth Infant!y Division ~so<:iation-offiiceslocated at 286 Zimpfer St., Columbus, Ohio. Smgle copy price IS 25 c~nts perissue or by mail $1.50 per year payable in advance when dues are pald. Duesare $4.00 per year with $1.50 of the ~4.00 earmarked for ~ix issl;les of The Octo­foil. Members should notify the NatlOnal Secretary, Damel QUlnn, 412 GregoryAve., Weehawken, N. J., of any change in address.

Published six times yearly, July-August, September-October, November­December, January-February, March-April, May-June by and for the mE;m­bers of the Ninth Infantry Division Association. News items, feature stones,photographs and art material from members will be appreciated. Every effortwill be made to return photographs and art wor~ in good conditi.on. Ple~se ad­dress all communications to Paul S. Plunkett, Edltor, The OCtofOll, 286 Zlffipfer

St., ~l~~~~tg~~.the certificate of incorporation of the 9th Infantry DivisionAssociation reads: "This Association is formed by the officers and men of the9th Infantry 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 world peace exclusively of means of educational activities and to serveas an information bureau to former members of the 9th Infantry Division."

Copy must be received on or before the lOth of each month to guaranteepUblication on the 20th. Photographs must be received on or before the 5th dayof publication month.

Second-Class Postage paid at Columbus, Ohio. Authorized as of October29, 1958.VOLUME XX

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

Octofoil Editor •••••••• PAUL S. PLUNKETT, 286 Zimpfer St., Columbus, Ohio 43206~soclate•••••••••••••••.••• "DICK" ~STEL, 1422 Dyer Road, Grove City, Oh:;

NATIONAL OFFICERSEMIL LA,NGER, President, 30-07 89th St., Jackson Heights, N.Y.

VINCENT GUGLIELMINO, 1st Vice Pres. 114 Charles St., Floral Park, L.I., N.Y.FRANCIS MAHER, 2nd Vice-Pres., 14 Davenport St., WOl::cestE;r, ~ss.WILLIAM MEADOWS, 3rd Vice-Pres., 19367 Dale, D~trolt, Michlgan

HARRISON DAYSH, Judge Advocate,.4303 Carnage Court,Rock Creek Highlands, Kensmgton, Md.

DANIEL QUINN, Secretary, 412 Gregory Ave., Weehawk~n,N.J. (201-866-8195)THOMAS BOYLE, Treasurer, 39 Hall Ave., Somervllle, Mass. 02144

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

1967- 1969-William Hennemuth, Mt. Pleasant, Ill. J olm Boden, Box 58, Chester, Pa.Ronald Murphy, Scituate, Mass. Herbert 9lsE;n, R~n~olph, Mass.Emil Langer, Jackson Heights, N.Y. Ralph Wl~zkm, H1I.lslde, N. ~.Arthur MacDougall, Philadelphia, Pa. Charles Tmgley, SlIver Sprmgs, Md.1968- Wm. Andrews, Comst.ock Park, Mich.Charles Koskie, Schiller Park, Ill. Boar~ Member ~mentus. .Paul Keller, Columbus, Ohio Maj. Gen. LoUl~ A. Cra~g (Retired)Anthony Varone, Kings Park, L.I., N.Y. Honorary Chaplam EmentusRobert Rumenapp, 28017 Hughes St., Father Ed Connors, Worcester, Mass.

St. Clair Shores, Mich.Brig. Gen. Edwin Randle (Ret.), 503

Althea Rd., Clearwater, Fla.

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By TOM BOYLE,39 Hall Avenue,

Somerville, Mass. 02144The New England Chapter of the

Ninth Infantry Division Associationmet on Friday, September 30, 1966in the Exeter Room of the newSheraton-Boston Hotel and the or­ganization of the 1967 Reunion gotunder way. The meeting was pre­sided over by the Vice President,Connie Matulis.

_,-The-1irs.t order of business was theselection of the officers of the 1967Reunion. The following were elected:Chairman, Ronald Murphy; co­chairman, Herb Olsen, and TomBoyle, Treasurer.NEW HOTEL

The choice of all members was theSheraton-Boston Hotel for its re­union site. This is a brand-new ho­tel, located in the Prudential CenterComplex with its own entrance di­rectly on the Massachusetts East­West Toll Road. Anyone comingfrom the West of Boston can easi­ly get on this road. It runs the entirelength of the state. If you come fromEast of Boston, you may have yourtroubles unless you come by boat.REMEMBER DATES

The days for the Reunion havebeen set as July 20 through the 23rd.

We have made many tentative

City State __..

While attached to the 9th Infantry Division my ·(state relationship, whether the Ninth Division man was ahusband, father, brother, son, etc.)was with _give company, regiment, battery, attached unit, etc.)

Make checks or money orders payable to Ninth InfantryDivision Association. Mail to Secretary-Treasurer TippiePlunkett, 286 Zimpfer St., Columbus, Ohio 43206. A 1967countersigned membership card will be sent immediately.

By order of the President:MRS. THERESA CUPRYS, President.

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIPin the

LADIES' AUXILIARYof the

NINTH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION

Mrs. Tippie Plunkett, Secretary.TreasurerNinth Infantry Division Association Ladies' Auxiliary286 Zimpfer St., Columbus, Ohio 43206

I would like to become a member of the Ladies' Auxiliaryto the Ninth Infantry Division Association. Enclosed ischeck or money order for $1.50 for 1967 dues. Pleasemail my membership card to-

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LT. WINSLOW STETSONHAS 9TH SPIRIT NOW

2nd Lt. Winslow A. Stetson is oneof the new young platoon leaders. Heis anxious to learn all he can aboutthe wonderful history of the NinthInfantry Division. In a recent letterto Secretary Quinn, he writes in partas follows:

Dear Mr. Quinn: I have been as­signed to the re-activated 9th Infan­try Division as a platoon leader andalthough I am unable to join yourfine organization I would appreciateit if you could send me the request­ed items to increase my knowledgeof the history of the "Old Reliables"and to help build unit pride.-'Sin­cerely, Winslow A. Stetson.

Enclosing $6.00 check for books.This y.Qung officer seems to be

headed in the right direction-mak­ing an effort to bring more honor tothe grand and glorious 9th InfantryDivision. It's a pretty good bet if hegoes into combat with any unit ofthe 9th his actions will be a credit tothe traditions of the Ninth Division.

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NINTH INFANTRY DIVISION ASS'N.l\1EMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Please give credit to the following Chapter:

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

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

I was a member of:

Battery ; Company ; Regiment .__9th Div.

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LIFE MEMBERSHIP $50.00 0

.50 01.00 02.00 0

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

Enclosed please find 1967 dues for:

City Zone State _

Name Serial No. _

I wish to sign up for the following:

Regular Member, per year $ 4.00

Donation Memorial Scholarship Fund _

Three-Year Member $11.00

Street Address

Octofoil Automobile License Disc $

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 Lape~Octofoil Pin ------------------------------------$

A. Total No. Copies printed (net press run) _B. Paid Circulation

1. Sales through dealers and carriers. street vend-ers and counter sales _2. Mail subscriptions _

c. Total paid circulation _d. Free distribution (including samples) by mail,

carrier or other means 0 _

e. Total distribution (sum of c and d) _f. Office use, leftover, unaccounted, spoiled afterprinting _g. Total (sum of e and f-should equal net press runshown in A) 1,650

I certify that the statements made by me above are correct.PAUL S. PLUNKETT, Editor and Publisher, The Octofoil.

Emergency MedIcalI.D.'s Will Be Issued

Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation(Act of October 23, 1962; Section 4369, Title 39. United States Code)

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Veterans with serious medicalproblems will be issued an emer­gency medical identification brace­let or necklace, according to a re­cent announcement by the VA. Theidentification is to be issued on theprescription of the attending VAphysician.

The object of the new identifica­tion is to provide information tomedical personnel for treatment ofthe person should he become uncon­scious by accident or sudden illness.

Information on the identificationwill include special needs of the pa­tient, such as heart pacemaker, orthe patient's reaction to certaindrugs. Diabetes and epilepsy also willbe identified.

The VA's Department of Medi­cine and Surgery supply service willmake initial distribution of thebracelets and necklaces to all VAhospitals and clinics. They Will befurnished without regard to service­connected disability.

NORMAN FOWLER'SDEATH SHOCKS PALS

WHERE TO WRITE FORMILITARY RECORDS

The General Services Adminis­tration has over 42 million recordson file for current and former mem­bers of the Armed Forces. All butthe most uncommon names are dup­licated many times. When requestinginformation concerning service rec­ords your request should include thefirst five items shown below. H allof these items are not known, fur­nish as many of the remaining fiveas possible.IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. Full Name2. Service Number3. Branch of Service4. Dates of Service5. Reserve Status-Give full in­

information-Branch of Service-Dates

ADDITIONAL HELPFULNFORMATION

1. Last Known Address2. Date and Place of Birth3. Grade or Rank4. Name and Address of Service

Person's Parents5. Residence of Service Person at

Time of Entry into Service.Be sure to show all periods of

military service at each request, evenonly one period. H there· were two ormore periods of service within thesame branch send your request (onlyone is necessary) to the office havingthe records for the last period.WHERE TO WRITE

Officers separated between 7-1-17and 12-37-59. Enlisted PersonnelSeparated Between 11-1-12 & 12-

31-59-write to:Military Pers. Records Ctr., GSA9700 Page BoulevardSt. Louis, Missouri 63132

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O'KEEFFE IS AHERO INTHE LAND OF BUCKEYES

Recently the citizens of Massachu­setts shipped one of their prominentcitizens into New York State and gothim elected a United States Senatorto represent the great Empire State.Should New Yorkers "ship" WalterO'Keeffe into Ohio, if the Ohio Coo­ties have anything to do with thesituation, O'Keeffe would be sent tothe Senate to represent Ohio.

O'Keeffe, a member of GreaterNew York Chapter and a formernational Association president, worksnear the Statler Hilton Hotel, wherethe Military Order of Cooties wereheadquartered during the recent Na­tional Veterans of Foreign Warsconvention. (The Cooties is an HonorDegree of the VFW.) The Ohio Coo­ties set up a Command Post on the16th floor and immediately there­after problems started arising-suchas the ice making machine were al­ways "dry." Every time a man fromthe Ohio room would call Walt, ina jiffy he'd show up and let them inon a few secret maneuvers that re­sulted in big canvas bag after canvasbag filled with ice becoming avail­able. O'Keeffe helped the Buckeyesget an ample supply of Cootie Milkmuch more reasonable than they hadbeen able to get the needed stimu­lants.

Those who patronized the OhioHospitality suite during the conven­tion really owe Walter O'Keeffe avote of thanks for his untiring effortsto make their stay pleasant and eco­nomical as possible in New York.

Dan Quinn, National Secretary,was able to stop in for a short visitwith the Cooties one afternoon dur- ­ing a cocktail hour in Dr. Olesen's"Wisconsin room."

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Bill Hansen Hasa New Address

William Hansen's new address ac- On July 8 Mrs. Norman Fowler,cording to information furnished by 1909 Victory Dr., Lansdowne, Md.the postoffice is William Hansen, 39 '21227, sent The Octofoil the follow-3d St., Manhasset. N. Y. 11030. ing sad news:

The old address was 11 Pearce Pl., "I thought I would drop a fewGreat Neck, N. Y. 11021. lines and let you know that my hus-

It cost The Octofoil one dime to band, Norman K. Fowler, passedget this valuable information and away April 14, 1966. He died sud­Bill missed getting the last issue of denly from a heart attack. He servedThe Octofoil. with the Ninth Division all through

Members are asked to please drop World War II and was very prouda postal card to the Octofoil and give to be a member of the Ninth."the new address when moving-and The Octofoil joins with hundredsalso give the address being vacated. of other former Ninth Division menIt'll save The Association money and who knew and loved Norman Fowl­keep the member receiving The Oc- er, and extends to the bereaved fam-tofoil regularly. ily sincere sympathy in their irre-

PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI pairable loss.

Wild Bill Zwe~1 Prowls KupkA~;~6;;t~S;~o;wJ­Around In WilmIngton His Kind Regards

On the last day of September Wild .Bill Zweil and Betty were sightsee- Leo~ardKupkowskl, 27 N. Gazelle,ing down around Wilmington Del Dunkirk, N.Y. 14048 asks The Octo­

Bill was having his troubles' with foil to say hello .to all his old bUd~esthe VA trying to get some insurance and express hIS regrets at b~lngproblems straightened out. unable to. attend the 1966. Reuruon.

PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES H-O-WI At the time of the Reuruon Leon-If you can't get a lawyer who ard was in Brooks Hospital, Dunkirk,

knows the law, get one who knows with a badly sprained back.the judge. The Octofoil hopes that by time

PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES H-O-WI this issue of the paper is off thePrejudice is an opinion that be- press Kupkowski will be back in the

longs to someone you dislike. old ball game, feeling fit as a fiddle.

Smiles Are Easy When Father Connors Is Around

Everybody smiles when Father shows up. His presern:e gen-erates happiness. Just why the scowl on Jack O'Shea's mug has every­one bal/led. A close look will disclose Father Connors' left handclinched to O'Shea's right arm, in order to keep the Irishman fromcarrying out whatever that vicious mug indicates he has in mind.

Secret Is Out - WhoGov. Kerner Visited

In the last issue of The Octofoil areprint story was printed that wassent in by President Emil Langer.The heading: "Gov. Kerner to Ad­dress the CSA." Calling a couple ofreference rooms of local newspapersand a local library The Octofoil giveup and decided to let the readers doa little guessing. But curiosity gotcontrol and after the paper was offthe press, a letter was sent to Na­tional President Langer asking him"What in the world does CSA standfor?"

It was all very simple, PresidentLanger reported. "He addressed theCzechoslovak Society of America ofwhich I am a member. Mrs. OttoKerner is a member. Her father, thelate Mayor Cermak of Chicago, wasa member."

Those who attended the Reunionheld in Springfield, Ill., will neverforget how little the Governor hadchanged from G.1. Otto to GovernorOtto. Ninth Div. men are proud ofthe Governor and he in turn ismighty proud of his Ninth Divisionbuddies and the Association as awhole.

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The only time a husband can besure he's right is when he admits heis wrong.

THE MEMORIAL FUND 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. Each scholarship is for one year.

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

man who 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, written in expository form, to the

chairman of the scholarsbjp committee stating the following:name, address, age, and sex of the applicant; name, address,and occupation of the applicant's parents or guardians; thename and address of the secondary school the applicant is at­tending or has attended and graduated; the name and addressof the college the applicant expects to attend; the vocationalgoal of the applicant; and the name of and degree of relation­ship to a former member of the division. The unit and dates ofservice in the division of the former 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 committee.

4. The applicant must take the PSAT which is given every Octo­ber. The applicant must see that the results of the PSAT aresent to the chairman of the scholarship committee. These re­sults may be included with the high school transcript or sentto the chairman from the College Entrance Examination Board.The SAT of the CEEB may be submitted in lieu of the PSAT.

5. THE APPLICATION MUST BE SENT TO THE CHAIRMANOF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE 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.

8. Recipients of the scholarships may apply for renewal of thescholarship each year. A copy of the student's college grades,a financial statement, and a letter requesting renewal of thescholarship should be sent to the chairman by March 15.

9. All applications must be sent to: John J. Clouser, ScholarshipChairman, Ninth Infantry Division Association, 901 GracelandSt., Des Plaines, lllinois 60016.

Page 4 THE OCTOFOIL September-October, 1966

Lt. Col. Paul A. Griffin, 1910a ScottCircle, Fort Meade, Maryland.

Truly G. Hammock, 2105 ParksideAve., Richmond, Virginia.

Richard M. Hill, 4202 Camden,Dallas, Texas.DID SOME VISITING .

This past summer I saw Paul Grif­fin, Paul Fribush, Bill Andrews, BillBongiorno, Bill Sacro and DaleGuion. The old boys look prettygood after all of these years. JimDaniels visited George Smith out inCalifornia. Bill Andrews has prom­ised to be in Worcester on Nov. 6.Upon receiving a new address forLareau, I sent it along to Wallacehoping that there would be quite aReunion in Houston. Pergi went toFlorida last January. Bill Bongiornowent to Florida last March and onhis way up north had a long chatwith Lorey Bland (ex corp.) DickHill still travels with a dance band.Write to him. Invite him to visityour home should he be in yourstate. This past summer we stoppedat the home of Joe Bolow but theex 6x6 driver was not at home.

Have you been writing to Sey­mour? Travis would appreciate acheerful note. Q. L. Pergiovanni,John Murray, Walter Swenson, ClemLeBlanc, Joe Albanese, Lew Orti­cari, Jerry Langer, Manny Effron,Bill Bongiorno, Fred Keyes, JimNewton, Ike Blitzstein and thewriter represented Service Batteryat Worcester.

Remember in your prayers thoseof the old gang who are gone. Prayfor the success of our mission in VietNam.-Sincerely, Joe McKenzie.1967-BOSTON is to be your CON-

VENTION CITY-1967

Shortly before the feature storyappeared telling all of Ohio whatthis fine Davis family was doing TheOctofoil was in receipt of a fine let­ter from Mrs. Davis, who in a mod­est sort of way, mentioned a few ofthe things they were doing for theboys in far-away lands. A clippingis conspicuously posted in the Davis'workshop which reads:

Send a million post cards to Gen.Westmoreland in Saigon. saying­

"We appreciate all your men aredoing and we love you for it.ON TO WORCESTER

Jesse Davis, Sr. and his charmingwife are looking forward to partici­pating in the Memorial Mass con­ducted by Father Connors on Nov.6 in Worcester.

Mrs. Davis has a couple of uniqueideas she plans on proposing to thosewho visit Worcester Nov. 5-6. TheOctofoil doesn't dare divulge this lit­tle secret that Mrs. Davis has sharedwith The Octofoil-but it should goover big with the gang in Worcesteronce they get all the details.

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All the Past Division ADOLPH WALALAVAGECommanders' Photos DOING A GREAT JOBOn Display At Riley Adolph yvadalavage through so~e

way, he dIdn't say how, but he didSgt. Maj. Virgil P. Meyer, of the Icontact Morris Sobel, 4120 Newbern

9th Division, Fort Riley, Kans., ad- Ave., Baltimore 15, Md., collected avises the Octofoil that the Division year's dues into the Association andnow has pictures of all former 9th sent it immediately to SecretaryDivision commanders and they are Dan Quinn. Morris is a former M.P.being prominently displayed in Di- and 15th Engr. man. .vision Headquarters. Adolph's home address IS 94-30

-PAY 1966 DUES N-O-WI- 96th St. Ozone Park, N. Y. 11416.College years is the only vacation PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI

a boy gets between his mother and A beginner at water skiing oftenhis wife. looks like a fellow falling out of a

PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI window.A lot of gals pad their expanses. PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI

The Sunday, Sept. 16 editions of a ($4.05 airmail) every Thursday toColumbus (Ohio) newspaper had a Jesse and makes sure there is plen­5-column feature about the Jesse ty of stuff to go around.Davis' family and their activity in Helen, a phone operator in Heb­behalf of the soldier boys in Viet-, ron, faithfully jots off a daily letternam. A 4-colwnn picture showed to her brother. "It's no chore, thereMr. and Mrs. Davis with daughter, is a lot to report here," she says.Helen, surrounded with "knick- COST NO OBJECTknacks" they were arranging in neat The family makes no effort topackages to be sent overseas. A 1- keep track of postage or time invest­column picture of Jesse, Jr. was also ed in the project. To them it is afeatured-the same photo that was labor of love and has paid off in thefeatured in the last issue of The Oc- attitude of their son, who has onetofoil. Jesse, Jr. is with the 4th Di- of the grimmest tasks of the war.vision and in a recent letter to The "Someone has to do this," he wroteOctofoil he gave the name of one of to his folks, "and I'd rather it is mehis old school mates now with the than someone who is forced into itNinth Division at Fort Riley and who couldn't take it. I feel I'm notasked that a copy of The Octofoil be really working for the Army, butsent the lad Pvt. Melvin Brown, the men's families, wives and theirU.S. 52679366: Co. A, 2nd Bn., 60th friends."Inf. Fort Riley, Kansas, 66442. This "I know I'll never be in a battlewas done. like those Dad was in, but I still

Jesse Sr. a former 9th man, is wear the uniform proudly."an original' member of the Ohio Messages like this are all that isChapter and Mrs. Davis has paid needed to keep the Davises busy ather A~iliary dues for three years. their desks. "We'll be writing as long

A few excerpts from the Colum- as our guys are there," Mrs. Davisbus newspaper read: promised.ARMED WITH PAPER AND PEN

A Hebron family, armed with pa­per, pen and a special brand of pa­triotism is fighting a war in VietNam.

From their living room in He­bron, 0., Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Davisand their daughter, Helen, fire hun­dreds of missiles to the front lines.

And they seem to be hitting theirtarget with cheery notes and greet­ings.

Soldiers there have written backwith a breezy, "Hi there yourself­who are you?"

The Davises have written to 119servicemen whose names were listedin the Columbus newspaper.

"We figure it is the least we cando," says Mrs. Davis, a smilinggrandmother who weekly sends offpackages and parcels filled.. with suchthings as bubble gum and shoestrings to the troops..

The Davis living room is head­quarters for the campaign filledwith boxes of envelopes, stationery,greeting cards and Mrs. Davis' air­lift items.

She sends a five-pound package

By JOE McKENZIE,95 Washington Ave.

Waltham, MassachusettsIN MEMORIAM

Gordon H. Inglehart,Died Aug. 20, 1945

The news of Gordon's death comesas a shock to all of us, especiallywhen we realize that it came lessthan two weeks after discharge. Theuetdown was too great after fouryears of strain and anxiety in ourbattle against the enemy and theelements. Paul Fribush and Gordonseparated at Fort Dix on August 9.Remember Gordon in your prayers.

The Twenty-second AnnualMemorial Mass

IMMACULATE CONCEPTIONCHURCH

Sunday-Nov. 6, 1966-10: 00 A.M.Worcester, Mass.

Chew and chat at the coffee .shopon Saturday night. It's free. Theparishioners at Immaculate have al­ready planned to make your visitmost enjoyable. Everybody's favo­rites, coffee and doughnuts, will bein ample supply after Mass.

The climax of a wonderful week­end will be a delicious dinner fol­lowed by a minimum of speeches. Ifyou have never been to Worcester,try it this year. If you have been,I know you will want to be thereagain.

Change your records to read:Joseph J. Below, Thorndike, Mass.Burnal E. Lareau, 13903 Candle-

shade, Houston, Texas.Alvin B. Meyer, 100 Central Park

South, New York City.

McKENZIE SUBMITS NEWSY LETTER.SOME SAD NEWS ... SOME CHEERFUL

like Father Connors who puts in somuch work for the men of the NinthDivision in arranging for this annualMemorial Mass. I know of no otherDivision that holds services on sucha high and impressive level as doesthe Ninth Infantry Division.MEETING NIGHT

Forest Park Moose Lodge, 810 DesPlaines Ave., Forest Park, TIl., Fri­day, October 21, 1966; time, 8:30 P.M.Pay your dues to Bill Hennem'4-th,Treasurer, 505 N. Wille St., Mt.Prospect, Illinois.FISH FRY-FRIDAYNOV. 18, 1966

By request of the ladies who hada wonderful time the last time wehad a Fish Fry Dinner, the IllinoisChapter will have another suchevent on Friday, Nov. 18,1966. Time:7:00 P.M., Forest Park Moose Lodge,810 Des Plaines Ave., Forest Park,Illinois. Plenty of free parking isavailable for the Ninth Division.Those who will travel by publictransportation may take the Con­gress "A" train to Des Plaines Ave.and walk a half block south to theMoose Lodge.

The price of the Fish Fry Dinneris $1.25 per person and all you caneat. How can you beat it? The Priceis RIGHT!CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Illinois Chapter's annualChristmas Party will be held Sat­urday, Dec. 10, 1966-8: 30 P.M. atChuck Koskie's "C as tIe," 4334Hirschberg, Schiller Park, Illinois.Anyone who gets lost just call 678­1028 and get put back on the rightazimuth.

There will be plenty of food andrefreshments available. Those whoknow Chuck realize refreshmentswill not run out as long as we arein Schiller Park.

Everybody is invited from the 9thDivision. Come one-come ALL!

FLYING LOWPlans are being made for anyone

who would like to go to Father Con­nor's Memorial Mass Nov. 6, 1966 tocontact Frank Ozart, 2241 S. Mar­shall Blvd., Chicago, Ill. 60623, Phone521-7838 for more information. MikeBelmonte, Chuck Koskie and FrankOzart are planning to attend the Me­morial Services. Many of the peoplefrom Illinois would just love to at­tend these Memorial Services, butdue to the long distance and theamount of money needed to attend,many of our members are sorrow­fully having to forgo making thetrip. Those who have attended theServices in Worcester know what awonderful time everyone has. We ofthe Ninth Division should be verygrateful and proud to have a man

Korobko Goes NativeIn the "Wild" West

On July 5 and Aug. 15 The Octo­foil received interesting letters fromJohn Korobko and Marie, now livingat 6418 E. Scarlett, Tucson, Ariz.85710. John is a former Board mem­ber and moved from Detroit a fewyears ago, hoping the Arizona cli­mate would be helpful to his health.Evidently it has-the way he writes.Some excerpts from the two lettersare printed below:

We are now "taxpayers" in Ari­zona; finally broke down and pur­chased a home. But the work is justbeginning: painting, plumbing, car­peting, drapery and formica inside.Then watering, cutting grass, plant­ing, trimming outside. A real viciouscircle. (Doesn't sound like a sick guywith such ambitious plans.)

Last reports though was that poorMarie was carrying the ball-Korob­ko, Sr. and Korobko, Jr. had hauledout for Coolidge Dam because theyhad heeled that bass and cat fishwere biting up that way.

The last letter from Korobko tellsabout stopping off to see Eddy Pa­dilla. ..le was home enjoying a few"cold ones" with some buddies.

They were counting time until acertain date when bear hunting sea­son opened (bow and arrows), thenthe deer hunting season followed bythe period set aside for dove hunt­ing. Evidently John with his enthus­iasm for the hunting that is avail­able, has forgotten all about thosehouse chores that needed to be done.

Doc Walton had better go to Ari­zona and sample the concoction Ko­robko is making and letting set inwooden barrels until the 1967 Re­union-it's a few barrels of Vinofrom some kind of fluid he's extract­ing from those prickly cactus plants.

It's a shame space limitation pre­vents publishing in full Korobko'sinteresting letters.

Naturally he sends his best to allthe Ninth Gang-and so does Marie!

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Baron Has the Art of Philly-Delaware Girls FLAG WAVES AT 8Bitching Down Perfect Keep Signing 'Em Up LOCATIONS FOR 24

The Octofoil is in receipt of a card Taking a "sneak peek" at the in- HOURS EACH DAYfrom the New York Chapter's De- dexed membership cards of the Aux- The American flag is now flownmon Reporter, Arthur Richard iliary Secretary-Treasurer it was 24 hours a day at eight places in theSchmidt. He sent along news releases quite easy to ascertain that the la- United States. In four places asthat showed how much more money dies around Philadelphia were still authorized by Presidential Procla­he and others riding the Common- going strong-never letting up a mation, and in four others by tradi­wealth of New York's "Gravy minute in their drive for new mem- tion.Train" would be drawing soon. bers. And it seems that anyone any- Those authorized by proclamation

Then he takes off on one helluva where in Delaware who has a name are: Fort McHenry, Maryland; Flag­tirade against humanity because a like Netta gets automatically signed house Square, Baltimore; the Capi­certain portion had to be returned in up. The latest application noted on tol, and the Marine MemoriaL Bythe form of taxes so his and other file-you guessed it-it was from a tradition the flag is flown 24 hours asimilar departments might keep on Netta. This application was from day at the following: Francis Scottfunctioning. Mrs. Rita Netta, 25 Styne Dr., Cov- Key's Grave; the War Memorial,

Art evidently feels like the old entry, New Castle, Delaware, which Worcester, Mass.; The Plaza, Taos,maid, who is alleged to have said: comes under jurisdiction of the New Mexico; and a civilian cemetery"Who says you can't take IT with Philadelphia - Delaware Vall e y in Deadwood, South Dakota.you?" Chapter PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI

• PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI A true miracle drug would be oneBath mats are little dry rugs that The easiest way to find a needle in which children would take without

children like to stand beside. a haystack is with a match. screaming.

THERE'S NEVER ANY DULL WEEKSFOR ILLINOIS CHAPTER MEMBERS

By FRANK OZART,Past National President2241 S. Marshall Blvd.

Chicago, ID. 60623With the reunion and vacations

over, we can live normal again.BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY

A HUGK SUCCESSThe party at Mr. and Mrs. Bob

Winkelman's home which was heldon September 24 was one of the fin­est. The attendance was very largeand everyone present had a wonder­ful time. The movies of the Wash­ington Reunion were out of thisworld. Casimir Pawelak broughtalong a roll of films that he took atthe Reunion. His movie pictures areas good as any professional wouldtake. Chuck Koskie brought his slidepictures of the reunion and theywere very interesting. Bud Remerhad a lot of pictures which he show­ed to all the people. The food waswonderful and plenty of refresh­ments. Thanks to Bob and Georgeanfor all the hard work they have putout to make another memorableaffair.

THEY LOOK SHARP ••. DISPLAYING THE REAL NINTH ESPRIT DE CORPS DAVIS' HOME TURNED INTO ASUB POSTOFFICE FOR SHIPPINGPACKAGES TO SOLDIER BOYS

Trooping the line at the activation ceremony oj the 9th Injantry Di!,i~i~m are: (Lejt to right~ ll:!aj.Gen. C. C. (Monte) Parrish commanding general oj the 89th Injantry D,V,SIOn (Reserve) jrom WIchIta;Maj. Gen. George S. Eckhardt, commanding general oj Fort Riley; Captain William Rue~el, Maj. Gen. Jo­seph E. Bastion, deputy cOTnmanding general, 5th U. S. Ar~y; Mr. Jo~n Mo~tgomery,aIde at lar~e to th.eSecretary oj the Army, is in the background. Capt. Ruedells co"!'mandmg offIcer oj Co. A, Fort Rdey baSICTraining Brigade.-Photo by Jack Herron, Fort Riley Post ServIces Photo Lab.

September-October, 1966 THE OCTOFOIL Page 5

Devine Fighting ForMore Cemeteries

Joseph J. Devine, a former 60thInf. man, at the present time Legioncommander for Nassau County, hasmailed out hundreds of letters withthis message:

"Although the number of veteranseligible for burial of their mortal re­mains in national cemeteries has in­creased continuously due to repeatedinvolvements of our armed forces inhostilities throughout the world, thefacilities for such burial have notincreased proportionately."

Devine insists on every ex-G.I. tocontact his Congressman regardingthis serious problem.

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Sleeping pills for the husbandwould be a lot easier on the wifethan contraceptive pills.

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ing for a bachelor.PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI

Collins, our Distinguished Guest,delivered a nice speech. As to Gen.Westmoreland's taped message, hedidn't send us a 10-minute talk as.expected, but he did send us a 20­minute message which was a won­derful gesture on his part to all ofus in the Association. The ArmyChoir proved to be just great. All inall it was a splendid program. Theonly regret was that the time wasso short.BOSTON NEXT

Perhaps you might have heard bynow, Boston was selected as the nextConvention City. This is a very good ..thing for the Association, becausewe can all learn a lesson from them.No matter how many disappoint­ments we may suffer, We--·snoutdnever give up hope. I have everyreason to believe that they will doall they can to make the next Re­union a great one.

Our new president is Emil Langer.Being from the same Chapter youmust know what a wonderful fellowhe really is. I've had the pleasureof talking with him not only at thiiConvention but last year also and Ifeel that we are very fortu.IUlte in­deed to have men such as he in ourorganization.MRS. McAVOY

Doc, you have inquired about Mrs.McAvoy's sorry plight and what wassaid at the Board meeting. Wellthere are some legal aspects to thiscase which are hard to understand.For one thing, how can a hospital oranyone else for that matter lay claimto a Government pension? TheBoard instructed Harrison Daysh tolook into any legal aid that this casemay require, It was good of you totake such interest in this unfortu­nate incidence. We don't know whatcan be done, but we'll try to get theanswers.

Here's hoping that you are feelingmuch better now, Doc. It would benice to see you in Worcester for the22nd Memorial Mass. H not there,then Boston for sure next July. Howabout it, Walt?

I'll close now, wishing you the bestof everything, always. May Godbless you and please write again.­Sincerely. John Bonkowski.

Was A/~:~.ys "Johnny on

NEW NINTH LADS AREGETTING RIGHT "INFO"

-Photo by Walter Victor, 2734 Dodson Lee Dr., East Point, Ga. 30044Charlie Tingley was a walking encyclopedia down in Washing­

ton during the Reunion. He was always at the right place just at theright time to help make everything more pleasant for those who at­tended this wonderful Reunion. Charlie is the "curly-haired" boy withthe paper in his hand, caught "in the act" by Cameraman Victor.

FORMER PRESIDENT BONKOWSKI ISSAD TO LEARN OF REIMAN'S DEATH

Names like "Go Devils," "Falcons"and "Rangers" are common idioms atFort Riley as the 9th Infantry Di­vision has been activated there withmany of its units the same thatbrought it fame during World War II.Activation of the 9th Division ("OldReliables") took place Feb. 1 at FortRiley.

The 9th Division was organizedunder the ROAD concept and in­cludes nine maneuver battalions, acavalry squadron. an egineer bat­talion, signal battalion and the typi­cal support command setup withheadquarters company and band, ad­ministration company, medical bat­talion, supply and transport battalionand a maintenance battalion. In ad­dition, there is a division headquar­ters and headquarters company anda military police company.

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Past President John Bonkowski,like scores of others active in As­sociation affairs, was in close contactthrough correspondence with thelate "Doc" Reiman and was sadden­ed when news of Reiman's death wasreleased.

Bonkowski sent a few cards toReiman while the Bonkowski familywas on a Canadian vacation - fol­lowing the cards with a 1966 Re­union packet with program and oth­er information.BAD LUCK AT HOME

In one of John's letters he con­veyed the sad news that Mrs. Bon­kowski's brother had passed awaythe day after Labor Day. The de­ceased brother-in-law and Johnwere very close pals and this deathwas an additional burden for theAssociation's immediate past presi­dent to bear.

The Bonkowskis' parish priest atSt. Raymond Church, has recentlysuffered a slight stroke. John likesto compare his parish priest inmany ways to the Association's ownFather Connors.TAKES ON OTHER DUTIES

Among extra curricula dutiesJohn has taken on includes con­ducting a religion class for the pub­lic high school students in that par­ticular parish.PLANS WORCESTER TRIP

Mr. and Mrs. Bonkowski are eag­erly looking forward to attendingFather Connors' Memorial Mass inWorcester, Mass. on Nov., 6, barringno additional unexpected bad luck.

LAST LETTER TO "DOC"Under date of Aug. 9, 1966 John

Bonkowski typed out his last letterto "Doc" Reiman. He sent The Oc­tofoil a copy of that letter, whichreads:

Dear Walter: Received your letteryesterday and you can be sure thatI was very pleased to hear from you.

Yes, it was a nice Convention andit would have been wonderful if youhad been able to attend.

There were over 600 present atthe banquet, among them being Gen.Smythe and most of the Past Presi­dents. Gen. Ramsey did a remark­able job as our Toastmaster. Gen.

Change BeneficiaryDirect to VA Office

Beneficiary changes cannot bemade in a last will and testament byGI insurance policyholders.

Changes in beneficiaries must besubmitted to the VA in writing ona special form. Your State Veterans'Counselor or Veterans' ServiceAgency Director can assist you inmaking any changes.

PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WIA tactless person is one who says

what everyone else is thinking.

LT. SHOSBERGERPictured above is another of

the officers from "Doc" Reiman'sfamous Cannon Co. "8 Balls."

Another Cannon Co. G.I.

THE SAGE OF RABUNGAP COMMENTS ONLATE "DOC" REIMAN

Like all other members of the As­sociation, "Doc" Paul Walton wasshocked and grieved to hear of DocWalter Reiman's death. Walton be­ing also one of Dr. Roberts' FirstAid men worked with Reiman dur­ing many trying ordeals and natu­rally felt very close to him. Waltonhas furnished The Octofoil copies ofletters he and Dr. Roberts had ex­changed just a few days before Rei­man's death that concerned mattersthat were destined to make the oldcircus boy happy. Paul Walton says,"Doc Reiman's family was NinthDivision men. He loved them alL"

No letter from Walton would becomplete without a report on hisold hound dogs and how they're allrarin' to get into some good raceswith the rabbits that inhabit nearbyhills and woods.

The Octofoil's litle "pin-up" girl,Sue Walton, is now enrolled in aRome, Ga. business college. Our Suemay be going to school in the bigcity but our Doc still gets his mailway out on Route 7, Old Dalton Rd.,Rome, Ga.

Walton tries to poke fun at thearea Rex Ford come from up aroundYoung Harris, Ga. According to Doca person had to go into North Caro­lina and meet themselves comingback to get into Rex's home townaround Young Harris. Rex now livesin Portsmouth, Va. Doc can poke allthe fun he wants at Young Harris­years ago the community supporteda mighty fine school- and maybethey still support that school whichwas dedicated to learning - not do­dads and athletics-and operated forpoor men's children, also.

Certain parts of Dr. Roberts' let­ter to Walton are also included inhis story printed elsewhere in TheOctofoil about Walter Reimans-agreat guy-a friend to all mankind!COMMENTS ON GEN. SMYmE

Doc Roberts comments "I'm gladto hear General Smythe is retaininghis youthful ways."

Doc Roberts living amongst peoplein the poverty-stricken Appalachianarea is a bit skeptical about all thepoverty program promises and noaction - his neighbors and friendsremain victims of automation-un­able to clothe themselves for com­fort or to obtain the proper nour­is~nt.

Illness of another medic who hadpromised to take care of Doc Rob­erts' patients while he attended theWashington Reunion prevented himfrom attending. But he's still plan­ning on making a Reunion in the nottoo distant future.

The passing of the great Doc Wal­ter Reiman seems to have moreclosely bound the ties that bind be­tween those Cannon Co. men. Now,please turn to Dr. Don Roberts' storyin this issue and read every wordof it. Dr. Roberts' address is:

Donald Russell Roberts, M.D.Heavner Bldg., Box 192Elkins, West Virginia 26241

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DR. DON ROBERTS SUBMITS TOOCTOFOIL A MEMORIAM TOA REAL PATRIOTIC AMERICAN

WALTER "DOC" REIMANThe following letter received from were college graduates. Most of

Dr. Donald Russell Roberts, M.D., them were capable and intelligentElkins, W. Va., is self explanatory. individuals. Over the years 28 ofFor anyone to attempt to edit the these medical soldiers were sent toletter in any way would detract from officer candidate schools or wereits beauty and sincerity: awarded battlefield promotions.

By DON ROBERTS. M.D. Each time one of these individualsTHE BRASS AND I SALUTE YOU, was promoted his position, usuallySERGEANT REIMAN a sergeantcy. became vacant and it

In 1941 I was a newly assigned afforded a corporal a chance to be­medical officer to the 47th Inf. The come a sergeant and a PFC an op­appearance of the soldier before me portunity to become a corporal.on first inspection left much to be EXPECTED PROMOTIONdesired; his wrinkled unifonn did Each time this procedure occurrednot lengthen his short stature; he Walter Reiman, as one of the olderhad painfully flat feet and his face men, had his happy bloodhound lookhad deep wrinkles like a happy ready to accept the long expectedbloodhound. When you looked at promotion, but it was to one of thehim his eyes snapped right back at newly arrived high school graduatesyou and you suspected rightly he that his insensible commanding offi­was planning some devilment. I was cer gave the stripes. The newly ar­surprised to find that he could write rived Corporal had trouble diggingonly his name and did not know his own foxholes, so faithful Reimanhow to fill out an emergency medi- selflessly showed the new man thecal tag. ropes.

I tried to find a classification MAKES M.P.s UNHAPPYwhich he could fill in the detach- Reiman and his pal, Norman Phil­ment, aid man, litter bearer? But lips, wandered off limits into theReiman had his schooling interrupt- Medina at Port Lyaute. The M.P.sed at the 3rd grade level. He be- picked them up in a tipsy state andcame a dropout when he ran off with when they refused to give theirthe Cole Brothers Circus at age nine. names, only their numbers - theThis was followed by several sea- M.p.s had them thrown in thesons as a clown with Ringling Broth- P.O.W. cage. The next morning Rei­ers and Hagenback and Wallace man put on his monkey act, climb­Circuses. ing up the fence, picked imaginary

When Reiman joined the Army fleas off his fellow prisoners andthe circus schooling did not give caused such havoc and laughter thatReiman a chance to show on the the M.P.s were in stitches. By noonforms chart the army provided. Rei- they called the aid station and beg­man came out with a 68 Army in- ged us to come down and take ourtelligence score. This occurred, he monkeys off their hands.said, because he earned it "acting In England, before the invasion,dumb" to see where it would get me! the major did get around to givingONE LOWER PFC Reiman a T-5 which made him

The 47th Medical Detachment had a corporal, but Reiman said the Ma­one member who had earned an in- jor did it in such a way that hetelligence score lower than Reiman wasn't happy about it. After all, Rei­-that was Pete Ronua or Pete the man had carried the weight of theBandit. Pete had a 57 and he was detachment on his shoulders sinceso unteachable that the First Ser- he left the States. We should havegeant locked Pete the Bandit up in had a full review or at least the reg­the motor pool cage when the de- imental orchestra to play a circustachment marched out to practice march.close order drill. Peter was finally MEETS THE RIGHT GffiLawarded a Section 8 on aCCOWl.t of a· In the fall of 1944, near Verviers,stick-up he pulled on a visiting gen- Belgium, the Cannon Co. had de­eral during maneuvers. ployed its half tracks in a farmer's

Well the Bandit's discharge left field. That evening Corporal Reiman·Rmman as our anchor man in the helped carry a milk maid's pail oflowest rating of army intelligence. milk home. Her name was Lea Le­Reiman went up to the main post velle. The Battle of the Bulge inter­and took a course on how to read ferred with the courtship somewhat.and write, words like cat, dog, pig, But by the end of the war Reimanmouse-and week ends he hunted got a three weeks' pass. He askedand pecked the same words out on Lea to marry him and then foundthe detachment typewriter until he that without the signature of hiscould fill out EMT tags and qualify C.O. and Chaplain or the Command-as an aid man. ing General he could not be married.CffiCUS TRAINING HELPS Reiman's C.O. and Chaplain did

When the detachment went off on not understand Reiman's problemmaneuvers down in Carolina that's and did not sign. So, Reiman went towhere Reiman's circus training paid ETO Headquarters, and timed theoff, he would pull into a bivouac- guard's walking post so it would nothave his tent pitched. the area cased interfere with his entrance. Follow­and the evening planned down to ing this he burst into the General'sthe smallest detail before the First office and hid behind the door. WhenSergeant could find him. By the time the General came in, he said, "Sir,he returned Reiman had trading ma- can I have a minute of your time?"terial and the evening entertainment Sit down, the General said, what canfor himself and his buddies all ar- 1 do for you, Corporal? Reiman said,ranged: liquid refreshment, romance "Well, Sir, I met a girl by the nameand adventure. of Lea Levalle up to Verviers. Bel-

Reiman's ability to get out of diffi- gium last fall. I've seen her everyculties only slightly exceeded his chance I've had since and we wantability to get into trouble. to get married!" The General said,CREATES ASH TRAY "You're from the Ninth Division-

One week end he slept a drunk you've seen a lot." Then he sent foroff in the Chapel and used the Holy some papers and he wrote downWater to douse his cigarette butts. Walter Reiman and Lea Levalle andNobody would have been wiser but signed the paper and stamped it andReiman left his overseas cap with put it in an envelope.his name written on the sweat band Then he said, "would you tell meright in the Sanctuary. one thing more Corporal, how did

The next week he nailed Charles you come in here without beingPhillips' shoes to the bunk house stopped by the guard?" Walter said,floor. This showed up on inspection "I just timed the guard's walkingand he was warned to quit fooling post so it wouldn't interfere with myaround. entrance." The General laughed-WAS NOT A YARD BIRD "you infantrymen know all 1:he

Some people might think Reiman tricks," and that was how Reinlanwas a sad sack or yard bird but he told me he won his Belgium bride.wasn't. He really worked hard to get WROTE EVERY WEEKout of work. Take saluting fo.r in- I had not heard from Walter Rei­stance-he didn't like to salute; non- man for nineteen years until thecoms he disliked intensely. Saluting fall of 1964. He then wrote faithfullyJunior officers he disliked, and he at least once a week.hated worst of all to salute the brass. Reiman's Belgium wife had diedIn fact, he would turn around or and he was again happily married tocross the street in order not to sa- Mert, a girl from Bluefield. W. Va.lute Brass! That is until one experi- They operated Mert and Walt'sence he had in Fayetteville with Tavern and Luncheonette in WestColonel Randle, as he told me later, New York, New Jersey. Reiman's"I saw him, Colonel Randle, coming letters were written for the expressso I lowered my head and walked to purpose of straightening me out onthe other side of the street. By the all the things I and the Brass hadtime I got to the other street he was done wrong during the war. Thethere before me, looking at me with chief offense I committed was that 1his sharp eyes. "All right now," Col. did not give that most persistent,Randle said, "You just salute me 50 devlish, capable, irresistible Cannontimes." As I did he said, "Don't let Company aid man his three stripes.me ever see you duck me again." I am sure the transcript of his rec­After that Reiman did salute but at ord when it gets recorded up intimes the salute reflected what he Heaven will give Reiman the rankthought of the salutee. he deserves, for they don't make

The 47th medical detachment was mistakes up there like the Brassblessed? by a number of medical does down here.soldiers who had army intelligence In fairness to Corporal Reimanscores of 120 to 150; some of these (Continued on next page)

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DR. ROBERTS' STORY(Continued from previous page)

and to his Commanding Officer whohas waited so many years to pro­mote him-Corporal Reiman was de­tached to Cannon Company, I illl­

derstand by word of mouth. Corpo­ral Reiman performed many extra­ordinary deeds of heroism for andwith the Cannon Company.

He served faithfully and well asaid man but the Cannon Companywas not a paper outfit. As far as Iknow no papers came through fromCap t a i n Siminski's headquartersrecommending him for medals withattached affidavits to prove himworthy. And a Commanding Officerhad to have seen personally orproved by record a meritorious ac­tion before he recommended a manfor honors and send the papers ondown to Division.

When one thinks of all those non­writing Cannoneers - who knowshow many honors, including Medalof Honor winners they are missingfrom not learning to write. As forme! I have unwittingly become aWrIter of sorts. I received papersfrom Divisions, Corps, Posts, Bases,etc. and had to answer by endorse­ment. For Corporal Reiman's actionsI hav~ developed my imaginationand ht~rary style. finding reasonsfor ReIman's individual initiativeCl?d u.nique approach to the militarySItuatIons, or the situations he cre­a~e? in Fort Bragg. North Africa,SICIly, England. France, Belgium andGermany. As a result of course ofthe stories I've had to tell, I d~n'texpect to end up right away in thesam~ place Reiman is now. But I'mhopmg Sgt. Reiman will sneak inthe door and put in a good word for~e with the General up there!-MostSmcerely, Don Roberts.

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New Yorkers AttendWake For Reiman

Secretary Quinn recently peckedout a short note to The Octofoil-oneof the paragraphs that stood out0v.~r and above the others read:

Weare all looking forward to ourgathering at Father Connors thisNovember. Poor ole Doc Reiman hadhoped to be there this year. We willmiss Doc. I was happy that we hada good turnout for his wake. Myonly regret is that I could not attendhis funeral.

"Myrtle Reiman sent me two thankyou cards-one for the associationand the other for me. She had writ­~en for a Life Membership- WF-Do:Just before he died. It was to be asurprise for him when he recoveredfrom his operation."

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Appreciation CardsFrom Mrs. Reiman

The Octofoil is in receipt of abeautiful engraved "Thank You"card from the bereaved widow of thelate "Doc" Walter Reiman.

The simple but beautiful cardreads:

The family ofWALTER REIMAN

acknowledges with deep appreciationyour kind expression of sympathy

MRS. MYRTLE REIMANThe Association has lost a friend

whose greatest virtue was LOYAL­TY. May God bless the sorrowingwidow and sister. The Octofoil'smost humble condolences to the be­reaved relatives left to mourn thedeath of a noble character-

WALTER "DOC" REIMANPAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-W!

News of H. Garrison'sDeath Shocks Buddies

On Sept. 20 The Octofoil receiveda very sad letter, which is self-ex­planatory and reads in part:

Dear Mr. Plunkett: The Octofoilcame on Friday. I've always enjoyedreading it to see if there was somenews about the men Harry knew.PASSED AWAY AUG. 11

Harry had a coronary July 13,1966 and was in Bridgeton Hospitalthree weeks. He was released Aug.7, 1966 only to have another attackAug. 11. He returned to the hospitalat 4:00 P.M. and passed away at7:30 P.M.

It's been quite a shock because hewas getting along so well. It wasvery sudden.

Harry trained at Fort Bragg in1941. He was in the campaigns fromNorth Africa to Germany. He wasdischarged in September. 1945. Hewas with Headquarters Co. 2nd Bn..47th Inf.

He had planned to attend the Re­union in Washington. - Sincerely,Mrs. Evelyn H. Garrison, 238 Atlan­tic St., Bridgeton. N. J.

The Octofoil was shocked to learnof the untimely passing of HarryGarrison. The devoted buddies andpals he had in the Ninth Divisionwill grieve his passing with The Oc­tofoil. In behalf of all the membersof The Association The Octofoil ex­tends to the brave Evelyn Garrisonmost sincere sympathy in this tryinghour.

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MORANO HAVINGTO WEAR CORSET

Pat Morano is a former presidentof the Greater New York Chapter,now lives at 2208 Lin c 01 n Way,East, Chambersburg, Pa. The milesthat separate Pat from Manhattandoesn't keep him from keeping intouch with the members and know­ing all about what's going on.

Pat's latest letter to SecretaryQuinn, dated Sept. 22, advised thathe was recovering from a bad back­ache condition with a pinching ofthe sciatica nerve in his left leg.This has Pat in a "girdle" for a fewmore weeks.

Pat asks The Octofoil to extendboth his and Ann's very best regardsto all the members of the New YorkChapter and tell them they are hop­ing to be able to attend the Oct. 22dinner-dance.

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GEIST AND MAYMEEXTEND THANKS TOREUNION COMMITTEE

AI Geist is a former Co. H, 39thman. He and Mayme are now livingat 11400 S. Millard Ave.. Chicago,Ill. 60655. Exerpts of a letter this finecouple recently penned to SecretaryDan Quinn read:

Dear Danny: We want to go onrecord and congratulate the Wash­ington. D.C. Chapter for the mar­velous way in which they conductedthe 21st annual reunion of the 9thInfantry Division Association. Weenjoyed our stay at the ShorehamHotel, before and after the reunion.The use of the parking facilities atthe hotel with unlimited in and outprivileges at no additional chargewas certainly an added pleasure.

We especially wish to congratulatethe COHl111ittee on their selection ofthe Banquet meal on Saturday night.The chicken was delicious-in factit was super-duper-as was the po­tatoes, and vegetables. Best of all itwas served hot. In fact we had towait for it to cool. The committeereally had the courage to stay awayfrom steak or beef and this in itself,rates mm::y cheers.

We could elaborate further. but tosum it UP. we had a marvelous time-enjoyed meeting and visiting withold friends and buddies-and al­ready we are looking forward tonext year in Boston. Again - Con­gratulations to the men and womenof the Washington, D.C. Chapter.-Sincerely, as ever. Mayme and AI.

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LOUIS FIATO MAKESA MEMORIAL FUNDDONATION OF $25

During the Washington ReunionTom Orband turned over to Secre­tary Quinn a check for $25 to becredited to the Scholarship Fund.

The money had been given Or­band by Louis Fiato. Lou is a broth­er of Tom Fiato, a 39th man whowas killed in action at St. Lo.

Secretary Quinn advises The Oc­tofoil that Louis never forgets themen of the Ninth. Louis lives at 158Henry St., Binghamton, N. Y., whichis Tom Orband's home town.

The money has been credited tothe Memorial Fund and SecretaryQuinn has sent a sincere thank youletter to Louis.

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HOur" Veda AskedFor More Octofoils

Shortly before the convening datefor the 1966 Reunion in WashingtonThe Octofoil received a letter fromthe star performer at the Fridaynight dance-Veda Fernandez - thedancing girl who received a tremen­dous ovation from the former Ninthmen after her superb performance.

Veda's dance studios are located at1220 N. Pierce St., Arlington, Va. Inher letter to The Octofoil the prettylittle number asked that a couple ofextra copies of The Octofoil be sentto her Arlington address.

Veda quickly won the hearts ofher Washington audience and de­served the tremendous applause thatwas given her.

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Taylors Explore "Secret"Sectors of 13 States

Cards from Wilton Taylor andJuanita during the past severalweeks has placed them in at least 13states from Virginia to California.The Taylors are real outdoor enthus­iasts and describe in detail theirhiking experiences and cook out ses­sions, including visits with someoriginal Americans on Indian reser­vations.

Taylor is a former 47th man andwhen not hiking in strange territoryhe's at home near Bakersfield, Calif.:Lost Hills. Calif., to be exact-Stop 6.

-PAY 1-9-6-8 DUES N-O-WI-Man knows what's on the other

side of the moon, but still can't tellwhat's in the back of his wife'shead. (Mama, why is that?)

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Report ReceivedTreasurer Tom Boyle filed his

usual thorough and understandablefinancial breakdown as of June 30,1966 for the delegates attending theWashington Reunion.

The Association continues to oper­ate in the black and the variousprojects have operated within allot­ted budgets..

LIFE MEMBERSHIP FORNETTA ON BIRTHDAY

On Aug. 30 Secretary Dan Quinnstarted opening and sorting mail. Aletter from Mrs. Louis J. Netta, 1Highland Ave., Wilmington, Del.,19804, caught his eye. Applying hisenvelope opener, here's the goodnews that greeted him:

Dear Dan: My sons, Louis. Johnand myself would like to sign theirdad for a Life Membership in theNinth Infantry Division Associationfor his 50th birthday on Sept. 15.

We know he would rather havethe Lifetime membership instead ofa big party we had planned earlier.We would also like to donate $10 tothe Memorial Scholarship Fund fromall of us.

I think we had a very nice turn­out for the Reunion and maybe wewill see you again at the MemorialServices in November. We do hopeto make it again this year..-Sin­cerely. Mrs. Julia Netta.

The New, the "Old" and Many Past Presidents

-Photo by Wolter Victor, 2734 Dodson Lee Dr., East Point, Go. 30044Above is one of many banquet room scenes The Octofoil received

from the Ninth's own Walter Victor. Pictured on the speaker's plat­form extreme right is Mr. and Mrs. John Bonkowski, outgoing presi­dent; Mr. and Mrs. Emil Langer, the newly elected president; flankedby many Past Presidents, and on Langer's extreme right, unidentifiablefrom the photo is Father Ed Connors and Montana Senator Lee Met­calf, a former Ninth Division boy.

-Photo by Wolter Victor, 2734 Dodson Lee Dr., East Point, Go. 30044The registration desk at the Washington Reunion was well-or­

ganized and well-operated. John Alley was on duty with his able assist­ant when Walter Victor passed that way and snapped the above photo.

Mr. and Mrs. LangerProve to Be Ideal Hosts

Alley and One of His Very Capable Assistants

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An appendix received from the In­formation Officer at Fort Monroe,Va., directs "new" abbreviations forArmy officers. non-coms and com­missioned officer. They ask all mili­tary publications to adopt the newabbreviations. For the informationof Association members who may bereading Army Times or other suchpublications and might get them­selves into a quandary wonderingwhat in the world a BG is. Accord­ing to this new Bible he'd be a Brig.Gen. In all probability The Octofoilwill continue abbreviating thesetitles the same as has been the ac­cepted custom for a long time. Butanyway here's the new MadisonAve; ad writer's touch:APPENDIX I

Correct abbreviations of Armyrank as outlined in Change 3. AR320-50 are as follows:

GEN-General.LTG-Lieutenant GeneralMG-Major GeneralBG-Brigadier GeneralCOL-ColonelLTC-Lieutenant ColonelMAJ-MajorCPT-CaptainlLT-First Lieutenant2LT-8econd LieutenantCW4-Chief Warrant Officer, W-4CW3-Chief Warrant Officer, W-3CW2-Chief Warrant Officer W-2WOI-Warrant Officer. W-l .SGM-Sergeant MajorMSG-Master SergeantISG-First SergeantPSG-Platoon SergeantSFC-Sergeant First ClassSSG-Staff SergeantSGT-SergeantCPL-CorporalPFC-Private First ClassPVT-PrivateSP 7-Specialist 7Sp 6-Specialist 6SP 5--Specialist 5SP 4-Specialist 4

PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WIYou can't reduce by talking about

it. You have to keep your mouthshut.

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BOARD WILL MEETSATURDAY, NOV. 5

The Board of Governors of theNationa! Association will meet inWorcester. Mass., on Saturday, Nov.5. at 5:00 P.M.

Father Ed Connors has been kindenough as to extend an invitation toPresident Emil Langer to convenethe Board in the Recreation Room ofthe Church Rectory at 353 Grove St.,Worcester, Mass.

By meeting near Connors CoffeeShop it'll only a skip and jump fromthe conference room to the fun room.

President Langer will be mailingout notices any day now giving anagenda of matters to be discussed atthis meeting.

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$505.00 COLLECTED ATBANQUET FOR FUND

Charles Jones of the WashingtonReunion Committee has mailed toSecretary Dan Quinn a check for$505.00 for the Scholarship Fund.This is the amount that was collect­ed as voluntary contributions duringthe banquet at the 1966 Reunion.

The Scholarship Program is anoble bit of work the Association isdoing and the Association is un-

.usually fortunate to have such anefficient Scholarship Committee thatis chairmaned by past National As­sociation President John Clouser ofthe Illinois Chapter.

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A FORMER 9TH MAN to The Octofoil about a social andofficers business meeting combined

GETS FEATURE STORY that was called at the home of Chap-

IN OHIO NEWSPAPERter President Emil Langer, 30-09 89th

. St., Elmhurst, N. Y., several weeksA Columbus (Ohio) newspaper re- ago.

cently printed a 2-column box story Attending were Irving Feinberg,with a photo of Richard "Dick" Cor- Walter O'Keeffe, Ralph Witzkin, AIbin. a Columbus city detective. Dick Lechmanek, Vincent Guglielmino,is a former 15th Engr. man and a Anthony Varone. George Frankel,former president of the Ohio Chap- Daniel Quinn, Frank Fazio, Jaketer. Dick has suffered a couple of Laskau, Harry Orenstein, Emil Lan­pretty bad heart attacks and is tem- ger, Arthur R. Schmidt. AI Muna­porarily assigned light office duty at tore and George Apar.police headquarters. Art adds: Emil and his wife proved

Quoitng parts of the feature story, excellent hosts. Emil has a beautifulit read: finished basement with a well stock-

Ricard C. Corbin, detective in the ed bar. It doesn't take much to fig­Columbus Police Division, won the ure why Dan Quinn quipped: "MoreBronze Star for risking his life dis- of the members should have similararming mine fields during World get-togethers in their bar-equippedWar II. basements."

Corbin recalls a narrow escape Mrs. Langer went all out to pro-that almost cost the lives of many vide the boys with a good feed in- Mrs. Netta penned a short note tosoldiers. eluding baked beans, home mad~ po- The Octofoil after Lou's birthday.

He was assigned to the 9th Infan- tato salad, frankfurters, ham and She said he was really proud to re­try Division with the Corps of En- cheese, relishes, and some good ceive the Life Membership card­~ . Q. T F h U S pumpernickel bread and butter and and told them all they could not

~- 6 u100fS m ..31.. LO. rance. w en .. coffee. There was an ample supply h . h' h' .1 'd t 11 b bed th· ave gIven 1m anyt Ing rncer.

panes accl en a y om elr of more potent liquids. Neverthelessown units. "We were informed that The Netta family, like all dedi-the planes practically destroyed our much business was attended to. cated Ninth Division Associationbattalion headquarters located near IANNUCCI PAPA AGAIN families, were grieved to read ofthe front lines," said Corbin. "Luck- An important announcement was Walter Reiman's death in the Octo­ily, most of the men were away at made by Irvin~ Feinberg: H~ an- foil. They. like many others, hadthe time." nou~ced that Vmcent IannUCCI was received a card from him just a day

PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI agam a proud father. or two before his death

:~I~~,;rT~~E~T~O I~~~A~tl;1f:~i~Ey \~~:~~ii~ih.~o;'°ffi:;BE ABBREVIATED

Shortly after the Washington Re- ~ays he had Just ~aken over a newunion The Octofoil received some Job--<?ne, tha! he lIk~s vef,y much­beautiful scenic cards from Louis and dldn t ~ll1~k the bos.s. wo~d beand Mrs. Netta. They were still va- ~,oo e~thusiastIc about gl\,:mg hIm acationing. This time at beautiful At- . pass after such a short tIme on thelantic City. Job.

They're making great plans to at­tend the Memorial Services in Wor­cester on Nov. 6.

-PAY 1-9-6-8 DUES N-O-WI-­A secret is something you haven't

told yet.PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI

A spinster is a gal who can knitbut not knot.

PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WIIt's almost as hard to quit smoking

as it is to quit talking about quitting.