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The Command Post for the 1974 Atlanta Reunion as seen fromthe air. As you can see from the photo there is plenty of parking(free) a t the hotel.

The Editors of the Octofoilwish to thank all those who sentthe beautiful Christmas Cardsand best wishes for the NewYear. We would like to wish allthe members and their families aMerry Christmas and a HappyNew Year.

We are willing to bet thatmany "Old Reliables" will findAtlanta so charming that theywill extend their visit to thischarming Southern city. Theywill hate to leave town withouthaving seen everything. It's agreat place to bring the entirefamily. Now is the time for thegang to start makingpreparations for the 1974Reunion. Get the familytogether and start picking outthe places that you will visitwhen you come to Atlanta nextyear.

Stay Over

A feeling of history andmystery lures you through thewide covered streets as gaslightflames flicker to music andmerriment echoing frombeckoning doorways.

Cobblestones and windinghallways take you from shop toshop, all so inviting and uniqueyou'll wish time would standstill. For in UndergroundAtlanta there never seems to beenough time - to browse throughall the shops, to dine in themany tempting restaurants, tovisit the entertaining loungesand bistros, and to see all of theattractions.

Underground Atlanta isAtlanta, the birthplace of thecity, which was buried beneatha vast system of viaducts overhalf a century ago. The viaductsnot only covered the circa 1880buildings but also Atlanta'searly history. Here Atlanta wasborn, burned by Sherman in1864, and born again.

As well as lighting the streetsof Underground Atlanta, gascooks the meals in many finerestaurants.

Over 75 different establish­ments make UndergroundAtlanta whatever you want it tobe. For the entire family, thegroup, or for just the two of you,the combinations of things tosee and do are infinite.

Underground Atlanta

Stone MountainHere is a place where history

lives. Like the Statue of Libertyand the Eiffel Tower, the StoneMountain Memorial Carvinghas taken its place as amonument known around theworld.

Physically, the stone figuresof President of the ConfederacyJefferson Davis and GeneralsRobert E. Lee and StonewallJackson are doubly awe­inspiring, for not only do theycomprise the world's largestwork of sculptural art, but theyare carved from the world'slargest granite mountain. Amighty mass formed longbefore the Himalayas and longbefore man.

But there is more to thismonument than sheer size.Georgia Senator HermanTalmadge may have said it bestduring a speech dedicating thecompleted carving in 1970.

"Though Southern incharacter, the carving is muchmore than a monument to theSouth. It is a reminder to allmen that out of change andsocial crisis can come evenfirmer strength and unity. It is amemorial to a criticcft period ofAmerican history, which,though tragic, gave birth to theunited nation we have become."

In Stone Mountain's lap lies a3,200 acre Park designed tocomplement this giant ofnature. The park has facilitiesfor sailing, boating, fishing,horseback riding, golfing,camping, hiking and mountainclimbing. It contains scenicrestorations, museums, and alakeside carillon. StoneMountain Park is a living pagefrom the best that is and was.

"Old Reliables" attending the 74 Reunion will discover that itis almost impossible to see all of Atlanta's attractions in threeshort days. They will soon realize that hours can be devoted totouring only one of Atlanta's points of interest. Three attractionsare a must for every visitor - Stone Mountain, Six Flags OverGeorgia and Underground Atlanta. If you haven't seen them youcan't really say that you have visited Atlanta.

Six Flags Over Georgia

This is one place that the kidswon't want to leave. HereGeorgia's colorful and dramatichistory is presented throughmore than 75 adventures,shows, and exhibits. It offersfun for all ages. Pop will fall inlove with it and it will be a toss­up as to who enjoys it most, Popor the kids. A whole day can bespent just trying to get aroundto all the attractions in theamusement center.

A few steps down from themodern skyline of Atlanta livesa world as unusual as yourwildest dreams - UndergroundAtlanta.

Mrs. Tippie Plunkett wasrecognized for her outstandingleadership on the VoluntaryService Advisory Committee atthe Chillicothe VA Hospital.

Presentation of the awardwas made by the Chief of Staff,Dr. Retus W. Osborn, III, at theAdvisory Committee Meetingon February 10. The award isbased on criteria established bythe National VAVS Committtee.

Tippie is well-known for herdevotion to hospital work andthe flOspitalized veterans. Shehas been engaged in suchvolunteer work at Chillicothesince early in World War II, andis greatly loved by patients,staff, and other volunteers atthe hospital. She is quick topoint out, however, that thisaward comes to her because ofthe efforts of Auxiliary mem­bers throughout the State, she isonly the co-ordinator along withher Deputy Representatives,Mrs. Betty Oskey and Mrs. SuePullin.

Congratulations, Tippie - -theVAVA Leadership award iswell-deserved.

Tippie Plunkett Honored

(Editors note: From yourmany friends in the Ninth In­fantry Division Association weare proud of you, Tippie, andmay you be with us for manyyears to continue in your ef­forts. )

If anyone has any informationpertaining to John NicholasMonaco please contact ServiceOfficer Gordon at D.A.V.Chapter 20, P.O .. Box 2041,Virginia Beach, Va. 23452

Tip Of The Hat

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(Editors Note)The National Secretary

checked and rechecked allrecords and company rostersthat were maintained since 1940to 1945. He also wrote to severalmembers of Company I 47thInfantry but so far no one canremember John Monaco.

As he has done these pastyears John Thornton CompanyD. 60th Inr. remembers theMemorial Fund and whilesending in his membership dueshe also donated to this fund.

Emil (47th Inn and MollyLanger again made a con­tribution in the name of a youngman who was killed in an autoaccident. David Chapin, aneighbors child from MorrisPlains, ~ ew Jersey. Thesecretary has written to theChapin family expressing thefeelings of the Langers.

The association is grateful tothese members.

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Last February Lester S.Gordon, Service Officer for theDisabled American Veterans inVirginia Beach, Va. requestedthe Octofoil's assistance inlocating Ninth Division menwho might have served with aman named John Monaco. Weprinted Mr. Gordon's appeal onthe front page of the paper andhe received several repliesfrom members of theAssociation. However, he stillhasn't enough information toestablish a claim for JohnMonaco.

Service Officer Gordon hasagain requested our assistanceand has given some additionalinformation that might jog thememory of an "Old Reliable"who might have knownNicholas. John Monaco ASN32117232 entered the service inApril 1941, he was above theaverage age of most G.I.'s andwas discharged in November1941. He was called back toservice in December 1941 andremained in the Army untilNovember 1944 when he wasdischarged due to woundsreceived in the vicinity ofLuxemberg. Prior to beingwounded he was treated invarious field hospitals for highblood pressure. During hisArmy service most of hisbuddies knew him by his nick­name which was "LittleMonac".

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Max Umansky Co. K 47th Inf.101 Berkeley Road Apt 211Hollywood, Fla. 33024

Max retired and moved fromNew York to the sunny climeof Florida. He writes "Sorry Icould not attend any of the N.Y.Chapter's socials but do hopeyou had a great time especiallyat Father Connor~ MemorialMass. I hope to see all of thegang at the 1974 reunion inAtlanta, and maybe at FatherConnors next October.

The weather here is beautifuland I am kept busy trying to fixup my place. Jobs with airlinesare scarce and I am giving upthe idea Of getting a part-timejob with them so I could fly up toNew York for peanuts.

I am hoping I hear from someof the members living inFlorida and that we may gettogether.

Editors note: Who knows Maxthe way the guys are retiringand moving down to your neckof the woods perhaps you couldstart a chapter.

Added to that ever growinglist of "Old Reliables" who haveanswered their last roll callare:

Andrew L. Baker 39th InL,Mel Fred Byrne Co. H 39th InL,Paul Youket Co. B 39th InL,Clarence Thomas Van Bomel

A- T 60th Inf.

A.T. Forrest 15th Eng.2905-15th Avenue Apt 30Port Huron, Michigan 48060

We lost track of Alex for a fewyears as he pulled up stakesfrom Beaver, Pa., and finallysettled in Michigan. He writes"A very difficult year withmaterial shortages, fuelshortages etc. A year of per­sonnel rebuilding following along strike in the fall of 1972.

During the summer spentsome time in Mexico City layingout and starting up a new plantfor Federal Pacific Electric Co.de Mexico. And now shootingfor a 1st of February startup ofa New Mueller Brass Companyplant in Tennessee. But with allthe problems the high point ofthe year was meeting oldfriends in Boston at the reunionand renewing old friendships inWashington, D.C., Tennesseeand Mexico City. Hope to spendthe holidays in Barbados. Bestregards to all".

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Rest in peace.

To their loved ones we shareyour sorrow.

Vic Elia writes: "My handgoes limp and my heart isbroken '" I lost my buddy.Thomas Van Bomel died sud­denly December 20, 1973."

Joe McKenzie writes to in­form us of the death of AndyBaker. Andy was a hard workerat the Boston Reunion held lastsummer and will be missed bythe New England Chapter.

Al Geist writes: "Just a fewlines to let you know and therest of the association that aformer member of the divisionpassed away. He was FredBvrne a member of CompanyH=:39th. InL, (my company).Fred was always a goodmember of the association andalways attended the reunions.Some two or three years ago hesuffered a severe stroke andnever fully recovered."

Tom Orband B& Can Co30 Delmar Street 39th InfBinghamton, N.Y. 13903

Tom writes some sad newsand some good news. He tells usof the passing of his wife, Gert.,last April 6th, after suffering aheart attack. He also tells usthat Paul Leschak anothermember of the 39th and nowliving in Pittsburgh had a heartoperation last summer. (P~uI

was a big help at the 69 PItt­sburgh reunion.) Tom continues- "I am still 1st Deputy ofCommission of Public Works.Our Mayor was relected by alandslide". Knowing Tom, - wecan wager that he hadsomething to do with theMayors relection. - Themembers of the association andthe Editors extend their belatedsympathy to Tom on the loss ofhis beloved wife Gert. May sherest in peace.

PAYDUES

NOW

Dear Dan:It was an astounding evening

to spend with you and your wifeand Ralph and Goldie Witzkinand some of the other membersof the Ninth Infantry Division, acouple of weeks ago at thedance. My wife, Kate, and Ihope to be able to do this againin the not too distant future, butit was great to get together withyou. .

Please give my regards toany of the other members of theNinth that you run into.

It was astonishing to me tolearn of how Captain MeyerBoyarsky met his end. Youcommented about that you didnot know what had happened tohis survivors in Vermont andyou had never contacted them.Perhaps if you want, I would beglad to try to look them up. Imight have some resourcesthrough the 1945 medicaldirectories which would give hisoriginal address.

Once again, many thanks.George Nicklin, M.D. Co K 47th6 Butler PlaceGarden Place, L.I., N.Y.11530

Paul D. Keller 47th &39th Inf.139 Pinewood DriveWhitehall, Ohio 43213

Paul writes concerning theOhio Chapter and to let us knowthat he "finally drew blood, andwas elected to the City Councilfor. a two year term." Lots ofLuck Paul -hang in there.

Emil J. DeDonato Hq. 47th Inf237 McBride Ave.Paterson, N.J. 07501

My wife Audrey a?d. Irecently spent our vacation mFlorida. While down there wespent five days at the Thun­derbird Motel in Miami. TheGeneral Manager at theThunderbird is Ken Kalin. Kenserved with Hq. Co. 47th Inf.from January 1941 until March1945. Ken originally came fromMatamoras, Pa. but in 1946 hedecirtect to settle in sunnyFlorida and has been there eversince. He asked me to send hisregards to all his old buddies, ifthey ever get to Florida theycan look him up at the Thun­derbird. It is located at 184th St.and Ocean Front, North MiamiBeach, Fla. Ken expects to be atAtlanta for the reunion.

1st BN.39th INF.

Div Hqs.

Co D 60th Inf

Sam Farrauto353 S. Olden Ave.Trenton, N.J. 08629

Sorry to have missed the lastseveral reunions. I am verybusy with the New Jersey StateDepartment of The DisabledAmerican Veterans. This worktakes up a lot of my time as Ihave been made State ChiefInspector.

My regards and best wishes toall the gang.

Dick Keegan818 Highland Ave.Jackson, Tenn. 38301

Have relocated fromMassachusetts to Tenn. I'm nottoo far from Joe Dailydas inArkansas. Joe served with CBtry 34th F.A. There are someother Ninth men in the State andI am going to try and locatethem. I haven't seen some ofthem since I left Germany in 45.

Hope to make the Atlantareunion this coming summer.May have to buy a bicycle if thegas shortage continues. Hope tosee you next summer.

James CanadaP.O. Box 434Shannon, Ga. 30172

Sorry I missed you when youwere in Atlanta. However, I amplanning to make it when youhave the reunion in Atlanta.

George Berday 47th Inf450 S.E. 8th St. Lot No.2Homestead, Fla. 33030

Doinr, alright down here. Weare having beautiful weather inthe low 80's during the day andlow 60's at night. One blanketweather. Hope to see you inAtlanta.

Gordon Taylor C. D 60th Inf.135 Wedgewood DriveGreenville, S.C. 29609

Renew my membership foranother three years and sendme five decals for my car. I'mgoing to Switzerland andFrance for Christmas and if Iuse a rental car I'm going tospread the Octofoil around forabout three weeks.

Helen Lagattuta Co K 47th Inf..270 Madison AvenueHasbrouck Heights, N.J. 07604

Enjoy reading the "Octofoil,"some names are still familiar tome. It brings back manywonderful memories of thereunions Joe and I attended. Sosorry to hear about Dick Pestelhe was a great person. I hearfrom Larry McCabe and GeorgeBastido. Am doing fine - Keepbusy but sure miss that greatguy of mine but that's life. He isin better hands now. He suf­fered enough but never com­plained - a typical 9th Infantryman.

William Chapman2701 Newkirk AvenueBrooklyn, N.Y. 11226

Bill writes: I do hope to attendthe meetings this year as I feelawful not attending anymeetings, etc., I feel like a NewYorker who never saw theStatue of Liberty. However thebest to all of the old gang andthose doing a good job for theassociation. Forgive me, but Iam not a joiner and as a matterof fact the association is theonly organization I do belongtoo. I am proud to be part of theNinth Division Association.

THE OCTOFOIL

CHAPTER NEWScor ner

News Note

WALTER TON-

Proper cadenceIt is funny what a little rest

and sleep will do. For proof youshould be a participant or awi tness to our Sunday morningparade. With a color guard anda band, two hundred and moremen step off in proper cadenceas they did when they wore theOctofoil. We may not be as trimbut we have the spirit and thedesire to honor those who havegone.

More EcumenicalThis year the Mass was a

little different. A little moreEcumenical. An ex armyprivate now an ordained priestand an ex army retiredChaplain assisted Fr. Connorsand Fr. Rowan. We may inanother year' or two haveanother ex army private fromthe 39th Cannon to assist Fr.Connors because he too, hasbeen ordained in the priesthood.

Rev. John Pohorilak of CannonCompany can be reachedthrough St. Michaels inNewtown, Ohio. Get working onhim you 39th men.

Beautiful MotelThe new motel seemed to be

the answer for a place to have adelicious Sunday dinner as aclimax to a memorable weekend. It was more spacious thanthe country club dining room.Everyone was in the sameroom. All could see and hearMC Ed. Connors and his friendsat the head table. So withoutany discussion it was voted toapprove the Sheraton for dinnerOctober 27, 1974.

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Witnessing the Sacrifice ofthe Mass no matter of whatfaith you may be causes an.inexplainable feeling within us.The number of people in theChurch, their attention to thoseon the altar, the color guard, thechoir, the playing of taps andthe flowers on the altar all blendin with the solemnity of theSacrifice. If you have neverbeen to a Memorial Mass., andthe good health of us is con­tinued during 1974, you will notregret having spent timetJandmoney to get to Worcester on orabout October 27.

CongratulationsThe good people at Im­

maculate should again receivethe hearty congratulations fromall of us for their untiring effortsto make our short stay inWorcester a pleasant one.

They enjoy being a part, norna tter how small, of thecommittee who work long hoursbefore and during our stay atthe Center. Many of themrecognize faces if not names.Many of them remember seeingour children with us many yearsago. "How are the children" is aquestion that is asked severaltimes. "I remember them when

'they were so high" as a hand isextended about three feet fromthe floor.

Saturday night at the Centercan be very exciting to manypeople. The place is like a beehive. People are buzzing frohere to there. Buzzing withthose they haven't seen for ayear or more. Buzzing to thechow table which never seemsto lack food. All of this issomething to remember.

New England Reports

headed by Fred and Jane Joseyand Maurice and Villa Mitchellthought of everything. Theyselected a perfect location,arranged for a tempting dinner,and turned their rooms into aC.P. where the gang enjoyedthemselves before and after themeeting. Jim Bruner turned inan outstanding job as Master ofCeremonies at the dinner. JohnMaule and the Andrews' en­tertained the gang with picturesand movies that were taken atsome of the Chapter's previousaffairs.

During the evening beautifulwall plaques of the FreedomTrail were raffled off and thelucky winners expressed theirthanks to Franny Maher and theNew England Chapter whodonated the plaques. When itcame to the big prize of theevening, teamwork reallyplayed a big part. John Youngheld the hat full of tickets, JohnYoung Jr. picked the ticket andhis mother Jane Young walkedoff with the prize. When theparty broke up the gang wasalready making plans for nextyear's Gutstate meeting. Theyare still thinking big and expectthe 1974 model to be bigger andbetter than the 73.

Among the guests at theoutstate meeting were theJosey's, Mitchell's, Reedy's,Andrew's, DeSandy's, Maule's,Young's, Bruner's, Hyde's,Groeneveld's, Cole's,Snowfleet's, Sayler's, Thomp­son's, Stockford's, Hennessey's,Lewis', Gutek's, Tapp's,Young's Jr., Obermiller's,Rushlow's, Bonkowski's, JohnZulkiewski and Elmer Wagner.The following Michigan com­munities were represented atthe meeting Grand Blanc,Fraser, Detroit, Comstock Pk,SCS, Muskegon, Imlay City,Flint, Grand Rapids, FruitPort, Wyoming, Montrose,Lam bertsville, Garden Ci ty,Vassar, Dearborn Hgts., BayCity, Fenton, and Wyandotte.After reading this list of townswe believe the Michigan gangwhen they say they cover thewhole state.

Ninth men are still attendingand talking about our MemorialMass. Wherever they may bewhether it be at home or atwork, a sports arena or ashopping plaza our Ninth man,somehow, will work into hisconversation the story of ourMemorial Mass. His listenersare always amazed that such anevent could be attracting somany for so many years.

Josey Presents PlaqueThe Michigan Chapter was

well represented at theMemorial Services at Wor­cester, Mass. For many yearsthe parishioners of the Im­maculate Conception have beenmaking the "Old Reliables" feelat home in Worcester. This yearthe Association expressed itsgratitude to the parishioners fortheir kind deeds by presenting aplaque which contained amessage of thanks. The plaquewas presented at the banquet.The presentation had a specialmeaning for the Michigan gangbecause it was made by one oftheir own chapter members,National President Fred Josey.

The Chapter will bid farewellto 1973 at their AnnualChristmas party which will beheld at Bob and FlorenceDeSandy's home in St. ClairShores.

Joe McKenzie our reporter inthe New England area has onceagain come up with a fine storyon the Memorial Service atWorcester, Mass.

IllinoisILLINOIS CHAPTER NEWS

Michigan Doings

The final chapter gathering of1973 took the form of a galaChristmas party on December8th at the Sheraton-O'HareHotel. The party got under waywith a happy hour in the lovelyhotel suite which Bud Reimerhad reserved. Hors' d'oeuvresand nibblings were prepared bythe ladies and the bubblies wereamply supplied by the fellows.Following this spiritedsocializing, the group went tothe hotel dining room for din­ner, the arrangements forwhich were made by BillHennemuth. The festivitiescontinued after dinner in thehotel suite with games, giftex~hanges, song dance andlaughter. Peg Hennemuth waswinner of the grand prize whichwas supplied by the PaulClarks. A generously suppliedbar and spirited congenialitykept the group partying till thewee hours.

Today compacts are the bigthing in Detroit. Everyone inMichigan is thinking small.Apparently the only groupbucking the trend is our gangfrom the Ninth InfantryDivision Association. Theythink big. Expansion is theiraim and they are gettingresults. During November theChapter held its 3rd AnnualOutstate Meeting at GrandRapids, Mich. This was nocompact affair; it was a 12cylinder gasser. Everyoneknew the "Old Reliables" werein town. The Mayor of GrandRapids sent them his bestwishes for a successful meeting.

TeamworkTeamwork made the Outstate

Meeting a success. It was wellpublicized, John Zulkiewski gotnational coverage by having anotice printed in the V.F.W.magazine. Bill Andrews, JohnMaule and Earl Hyde got on thehorn and spread the word to alltheir friends. The dinner waswell planned, the Committee

Unfortunately, three of thecouples who rarely miss any ofthe chapter activities wereunable to attend. The Wink­elmans missed the Christmasparty for the first time due torecent surgery which Georgiaunderwent. The Dave Hellers

'and Joe Lasics were not inattendance because of recentdeaths in their families.

Looking ahead to 1974, plansare being made for the annualMemorial Day Service. Thisyear, the chapter members planto go to Springfield to honortheir friend and comrade EdArns who passed away inDecember, 1971. Transportationto Springfield may be aproblem. but the Illionoisfamilies are determined to paytheir respects to Ed and tospend the day with his wifeLenore and their children.

Frank Ozart has alreadygathered contributions for anIllionois page in the Atlantareunion program booklet. A lotof interest has been generatedand Illionois may very wellhave a record representation atthe 1974 reunion. Members areinvestigating transportationpossibilities plane, train, bus orthe ankle express. This will beone of the discussion items forthe January meeting to be heldat Tedtman's Bar.

Sincerely,Harry Orenstein

687 W. 204 St.N.Y., N.Y., 10034

The Main Topic ofDiscussion

Another Innovation

The Band was Excellent

Only recently we learned thatTom Orband's wife, Gertpassed away. Somehow or otherthe news never reached us untila short time ago, so webelatedly offer Tom our sym­pathy. Ray Lepwith is still apatient at the Ft. Hamilton V.A.Hospital. Max Umansky writesthat he is getting settled inFlorida. He sends his regards toall the gang and says he hopesto get to New York at least onceor twice a year. Molly and EmilLanger celebrated their 28thWedding Anniversary at theChapters Fall Dance onNovember 10 at the 69th Ar­mory. Tom Orband advised usthat Paul Leschak of Pittsburghunderwent heart surgery inAugust. Tom also informed usthat Paul Youket passed awayon November 15th, Paul servedwith Co B 39th Inf. '

You couldn't tell if the dan­cers could have danced allnight, but they surely danceduntil the wee hours of themorning. And how they likedthe lively band. They played thefamiliar songs of the 1940's rightup to the contemporary musicwith the enthusiastic audienceapplauding the musicians aftera medly of songs. The dancersfrom their facial expresssionsenjoyed every minute of thedancing. The dancers likeddoing their own unique style ofdancing. When the band leaderannounced Mr. and Mrs. EmilLanger's 28th Anniversary theygraciously circled the spaciousdance floor amidst a continuousround of applause.

From the answers that weregiven to the question "are yougoing to the Atlanta Reunion?",you can be sure that the NewYork Chapter will be wellrepresented at Atlanta in 1974 toenjoy the Southern hospitality.

Officers for 1974President JOE KEARNS1st V.P. MIKE DERESH2nd V.P. HARRY MELTZERSecretary ARTHUR SCHMIDTTreasurer IRVING FEINBERGJudge Advocate EDDIE EGANChaplain RALPH WITZKINSgt. of Arms AL ORLETTI39th Inf. HERMINIO SUAREZ47th Inf. DOM MIELE60th Inf. EDWARD TOBINSpecial Troops DAVE GELMANDivision

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After the meeting adjournedwe enjoyed the Buffet Dinner.

For the first time an In­stallation will be held on aSunday. It is planned for Sun­day, January 6,1974 at 2 P.M. atthe 26th Street Armory. GeorgeApar, our most humorousMaster of Ceremonies, will dothe honors of installing thefollowing officers:

Marriage Counselor: "Tellm~ sir, did,You :-;ake up grouchythIS mornmg? - Client: "No,sir, I decided to let her sleep."

Chairman Frank Fazio, hisCo-Chairman Bill Klauz andtheir Committee again had therare combination of factors,food, drinks, a lively band andreminiscing for another won­derful evening that the capacityaudience enjoyed at the 26th St.Armory on Saturday evening,November 10, 1973.

There were many raconteurspresent. One has to draw thelogical conclusion afterlistening that as the years go bythe stories keep getting betterand better.

There was a Great Dealof Reminiscing

They were longdistance visitors

We were happy to see Mr.and Mrs~Pat Morano who cameall the way from Cham­bersburg, Pa.

Harry O's

This past year has providedmany surprises for members ofthe New York Chapter. Whenyours truly announced his in­tention to forsake bachelorhoodfor the joys of wedded bliss themembers thought they wouldnever hear anything moresurprising. They were wrong.At the November meeting theyheard an announcement thatleft them surprised andchagrined. Dom Miele statedthat he would not accept the1974 nomination for ChapterSecretary. At first the memberswould not accept Dom'sdecision, they argued with him,pleaded with him, and promisedhim the moon if he wouldconsent to remain in office.When the President finallyrestored order to the meeting,Dom took the floor and ex­plained why he would no longerbe able to serve as Secretary ofthe New York Chapter. He toldthe gang that he in tends toretire from the Postal Service~::~ will move from New YorkCi ty to Shirley, N.Y. Shirley is along way from Manhattan andDom believes that he couldn'thandle the chapter's affairs asefficently as he did when he wasa resident of the city. Reluc­tantly the members acceptedDom's decision and wished himwell on his retiremen t.

NEW YORK CHAPTER

The New York Chapter will beever grateful to Dom for hislong years of unselfish devotionto the Chapter. Dom neversought the spotlights, he wascontent to work hard in thebackground while others tookthe bows. He spent countlesshours keeping the chapter'sbooks, revising the mailinglists, typing the meetingnotices, stuffing the envelopes,mailing notes of condolencesand visiting members whenthey were sick in the hospital.Dom's devotion to the NinthInfantry Division Associationand its members was total andit was all the more noteworthybecause it was unselfish. Domwanted nothing for himself, theonly thing that counted with himwas the well being of theAssociation. Many great andfamous men served with theNinth but none wore the"Oc­tofoil" more proudly than didDom Miele.

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HOARD OF GOVER:\"ORS

B'urm ;{579 shuuld be sent to 412 Gregur~ Avenue,Weehawken, ~. J. 07087OCTOFOIL ASSOCIATED EDITORS Walter O'Keeffeand Daniel Quinn.

Fred Jose~-, President8162 Green Yalley DriveGrand Blanc, ~Tichig-an 484~!l

Vincent Guglielmino. 1st Vice-Presidell!Floral Park, Kew York 11001Thomas Shine, 2nd Vice-PresidentH~-attsville, ~Taryland

Francis 'Taher, 3rd Vice-PresidentWorcester, Mass. 01610Harrison Da~-sh, .Judg·e Ad vocateKensington, Md. 20795Daniel Quinn, Secretan'412 Greg-on- Avenue, Weehawken, N. J. 07087Thomas Boyle, Treasurer39 Hall .A venue, Somerville. )Tass. 02144

1974Ralph Carci, Cheverly Manor, )Id.Paul Keller, 'Whitehall, OhioYfichael Belmonte, Oak Park, TIL"\Villiam Klauz, New York, N. Y.Fred Jose~-, Grand Blanc, )1ich.

1975Richard ",Vilson, \Voodbun', N. J.Edward )TcGrath, Green Harbor, )Tass.Charles Jones, ~IcLean, Va.Robert DeSandy, St. Clair Shores, 'lich.Kick Paleg-a, Bellrose, N. Y,

1976:\Tichael Deresh, V\-'oodridge, N. J.",Yilliam Bong-iorno, Bedford, 'lass.",Villiam Hennemuth, )It. Prospect, IIIOscar Richards, V\-Tayne, Pa.

Board .:\Iember En~eritus -'Tal Gen. Louis A, Craig (Het.)

Honoran- Chaplain Emeritus,Rev. Edward Connors, \Yorcester 'Tass.

The official publication of the Kinth Infant'rv Di­~-ISIOIl Associa!il.'n. Single cop~' price is 2fi cents perIssue or b~' mall $1.fiO per ~'ear payable in advancewhen dues are paid. Dues are ($!i) per ~-ear with $1.fiOof the ($;» earmarked for six issues of The Octofoi1.Members should notify the National Secretan' DanielQuinn, 412 Gregory Ave., Weehawken, K. f' of an"change in address. .

Published six times a year, July-A ugust, September­October, Kovember-December, Januarv-Februarv)T.arch-April, ~la~--June b~- and for the members of theNmth In~antrT D.ivision Association. News items, fea­ture stones. photographs and art material from mem­bers will be appreciated. Ever~' efr-ort will be madeto return photogTaphs and art work in good condition.

An extract from the certificate of incorporation ofthe. 9t.h In.fantry Division Association reads: "This As­SOCIatIOn IS. f?r:med. by the officers and men of t.he 9thInfantrT DIVISion In order to perpetuate the memon;of their falle~ .c<:>mrades, t? preserve the espirt d'ecor~s of the dIVISIOn, to assIst in promoting an ever­l~stmg, w,or:l~ .!!eacf' exclusively of means of educa­tIOnal actIVIties and to serve as an information bureauto former members of the 9th Infantn' Division."

Cop~' must be rf'ceived on or before the 10th of PRchmonth to guarantee publication on the 20th, Photo­graphs. mu.st be received on or before the ;,th dayof publicatIOn month .Seco~d-Class Post~ge paid at Union Cit,' N J

Authonzed as of October 1, 1967. ., ;.. .Presid~nt. of the Association Fred Josey presents plaque ofapprec~atlOn to the parishioners of Father Connors Church.Acceptmg the award for the people is Judge Wesley E. Mellquista member of the parish.

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NOV-DEC 1973

THE OCTOFOIL*

VOLUME XXVIII NUMBER 6

MAR. 151"DEADLINE NEARThe Memorial Fund of the Ninth Infantry Division Association

was established by the members of the association to com­memorate the memory of their comrades who paid the supremesacrifice in battle. As a part of this fund the associationestablished a scholarship program. Scholarships are awardedeach 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 former members of the division will be given firstconsideration, but children of men killed in combat given firstpreference. Applicants who are not children of former membersof the division will not be considered unless no child of a formermember 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 scholarship 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 isattending or has attended and graduated; the name andaddress of the college the applicant expects to attend; thevocational goal of the applicant; and the name of and degreeof relationship to a former member of the division. The unitand dates of service in the division of the former membermust be included.

2. A transcript of theapplicant's high school record must beincluded with the letter of application. The transcript mustinclude at least the first seven semesters of the applicant'srecord.

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

4. The applicant must take the PSAT which is given everyOctober. The applicant must see that the results of the PSATare sent to the chairman of the scholarship committee. Theseresults may be included with the high school transcript orsent to the chairman from the College Entrance ExaminationBoard. The SAT of the CEEB may be submitted in lieu of thePSAX.

5. THE APPLICATION MUST BE SENT TO THE CHAIRMANOF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMI'ITEE BY MARCH 15.Applications received after March 15 will not be considered.

6. All applicants must accept the decision of the ScholarshipCommittee as final.

7. Information to determine financial need will be requested bythe Scholarship Committee after the applications have beenconsidered.

8. Recipients of the scholarships may apply for renewal of thescholarship each year. Acopy 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, 901Graceland St., Des Plaines, Illinois 60016.

Lea~ing the "chow line" on Saturday night in Worcester areEmil Lang~r and Ge~rge Br?wn. By the looks of their platesthey haven. t lost their appetItes. The parishioners supply thefood ?nd dr~nk for the troops. Looking at the size of the crowd inthe picture It looks as though they are feeding a regiment.

Congressman harold D. Donohue addresses the members at theMemorial Services held after Church Service in Worcester.