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I also get the "Bugle" from the other side of town so when both papers arrive at once, like they did yesterday, my day is complete.
I was sure glad to see Tony Romano's and Johnny Pelletier's name in the last edition-I used to know them both in school.
If you happen to see John "Dub- ber" Daly around town please say "hello" to him from me-thanks.
Well, I'm going to knock off and say so long. I'll be waiting eagerly for the next "Jeep."
Yours truly, Roger Gersbach.
Thanks no end for your letter, Roger. We'll do our best to keep the "Jeep" coming to you.
The Cochituate "Jeep" Cochituate, Mass. Att :- The Staff. Dear Friends :
It certainly was a surprise to me when a member of your staff in- formed me that I was a winner of a bond and I wish to take this oppor- tunity to thank all concerned.
The "Jeep" is, by far, the best newspaper of its kind that has ever been published to my knowledge. I feel assured that our fathers, sons, and shipmates in the service look forward to receiving it on an equal footing with payday.
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M/Sgt. KENNETH L. HOOKER stationed in Italy. He is an electric welder.
Continue on with your 4.0 work and best wishes to all of you. Respectfully yours,
William Hardy, Ch. Boatswain, U. S. Navy.
I know we are as glad as you are, Sir, that Lady Luck smiled on you. Thank you so much for your en- couragement. The many letters we have from the boys telling us how much they enjoy the paper make us feel it is a success.
Somewhere in the Pacific. May 16th, 1945.
Hello folks ;
I received your copy of the "Jeep" last week. I want to thank you very much. It is nice to know that you folks back home still remember and think of us lost but not forgot- ten men out here. We have hopes that it won't be too much longer before we have a chance to come home for good.
I have been down to see John Anzivino quite a number of times. He is well and wants to be remem- bered to all the folks at home.
I must close as it is almost time for taps.
Sincerely, Kenneth Carter.
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G.I. Johnny Lindbohm and his buddy must have been "high hat- ing" it while they were in Germany. Perhaps that's what the well dressed G. I. wears when he visits the Mayor of a German town. That should make the Derby Club sit up and take notice.
Chit-Chat Column
Glad to hear from you, Ken. We want you to feel absolutely sure we haven't forgotten you, that is why we send the "Jeep" twice a month to you.
Dear Sir :
I want to thank you folks back home for sending us fellows over- seas the "Jeep." I really enjoy read- ing it. I have received three editions of the "Jeep" so far, and I still have them in my locker. I read them about every day. I would have written and thanked you folks soon- er, but I have been pretty busy since I have been out here in the Pacific. There is not much excitement out here now, since the Jap planes have stopped coming over our Island. It was sure a lot of fun to watch the Jap planes get knocked down. I even got used to living in fox holes when they were here. I cannot tell you folks where I am. As long as I have been out here I haven't met any fellows from back home. It sure would be swell to see some of
them. I don't care what anyone says, there is no place like home. Sincerely yours, Frank L. McEnroy.
We feel the same about home as you do, Frank, and I guess V-J Day can't come too soon for anyone. Keep your chin up and write to us again when you have the urge.
Dear Mr. Bowles :
I received my first copies of the "Jeep" the other day with a whole stack of mail. The first mail in al- most two months. Boy ! Was ] surprised to find that I had won a war bond and there was my picture on the third page. You folks back home are certainly doing a wonder- ful thing by editing the home news and telling what the rest away from home are doing.
At present I am in Belgium. I was in Holland for a few days a week ago. Belgium is in good shape considering that it has gone through six years of war. Most of the dam- age throughout the country is minor. The Germans were thrown out of here so fast they could not destroy anything or even fight. I can't say the same for Holland, but it isn't in too bad shape.
I have picked up a number of sou- venirs over here but money doesn't go far. The prices here are about three times higher than in the States. You people back home are lucky that prices were held down and the same with the black market which works in the open over here.
Good-bye for now and I extend my thanks again to you, the editors of the "Jeep," and Mr. Albert Lizotte who made my war bond possible.
Best Wishes to You All, Bob Allen.
We are very glad your "number" came up, Bob. Thanks for your swell letter. It was great to hear from you.
Somewhere in Australia. Dear Folks :
I say folks because I don't know who is in charge of publishing the "Jeep" but I feel it is some of my friends back there in the good old town. I have received three copies of the "Jeep" that were quite old but I was glad to read the news about the town and our boys all over the Globe. It seems as though I always get to a place too late to see any one from my town. I went
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Pfc. DAVID K. ALLEN
Formerly at the 103rd General Hos- pital with a Medical Unit. At pres- ent on a special assignment in the Surgeon-General's office in London.
to the Red Cross Center at this port I am in and saw Russell Thomas' name in the log book there. Also one of the Red Cross girls is from Newton, Mass. so I feel like I know someone from back home. I would like to have the "Jeep" sent me each time it is published. I thank you all for thinking of me.
Truly yours, Ray McMillen, F 2/c.
Your whole town is back of the "Jeep," Ray. There are so many people on the staff that space does not permit the mentioning of their names. We send the "Jeep" twice a month to every service man and woman from Cochituate. Good luck wherever you go and let us hear from you again.
Panama.
Hello Folks;
I greet thusly because I think I know most of you and perhaps some of you will remember me. Cochitu- ate is still my home town even though I have been away a long time.
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Memorial Exercises
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and presentation was made by Wm. F. Hynes, chairman of the Honor Roll committee, and the draping was removed by two veterans represent- ing the two world wars, the two in Cochituate being Joseph Perodeau, a veteran of the first world war and Alexander Hardy of World War II. Selectman Wm. A. Loker accepted the rolls for the town. Invocation and benediction were offered by Rev. David M. Angell and Rev. Felix Tessier at Cochituate and Rev. Edward D. Maguire and Chaplain Roscoe Robison at Wayland, with the audience, led by the band, sing- ing "America" between.
The new flagpole is a sightly forty-foot mast erected for the Park and Playground Commission by the Pidgeon-Hallow Spar Co., the oldest ship rigging firm in the state. It stands near the site where the form- er pole stood for so many years. The dedicatory services by the Girl Scouts, to whom has been intrusted the care of the flag and its raising on each holiday, held a simple dig- nity that made them impressive and pleasing. Forming by fours : a little distance they marched to the spot followed by a group of the "Brownies" and wheeled into line facing the pole. After a verse of "America" the color bearers, Mary Cahill and Esther Nisbet, with Audrey MacKeen and Sylvia An- drews as color guard, advanced to the pole, attached and raised the flag, then lowered it to the half staff position. As they returned to the line the entire group with the audi- ence sang the "Star Spangled Ban- ner" and saluted the flag. Various patriotic songs were sung by succes- sive groups of the girls.
The day was cool with a strong wind which made it difficult for the color bearers marching in the Memorial parades, especially in the early hours.
The line was formed in front of the Town Hall, at 8.30, under the command of Chief Marshal Frank C. Moore and his aides, Alfred Al- ward, James J. Bolton, John Upton, Wm. F. Curley and Philip Burbank, and led by a police escort marched to the North Cemetery. Included were Park's Concert Band, the Wayland company of the State Guard, Charles H. Alward Post A. L. and its Auxiliary, World War
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Pvt. WILFRED P. PERRY
of Rice Road, at present home on furlough. He was wounded in Ger- many, while serving with Hodges' 1st Div. Congratulations, Will, on your luck !
Veterans and various civic bodies. At the cemetery the customary ser- vices were held, with prayer by Chaplain Roscoe Robison, and Lin- coln's Gettysburg Address delivered by Priscilla Buckingham.
Following the dedication of the honor roll, the services were repeat- ed at the South Cemetery, where the ceremony centered at the grave of Charles H. Alward, for whom the Legion Post was named. Malcolm Ide recited Lincoln's Address.
At Cochituate the line reformed at 10.30 o'clock under Chief Marshal Richard Burchill with Lieut. C. J. Maguire as Chief of Staff, and aides Earl Barry, Capt. John W. Leavitt, Wm. Hardy, Edward Georgette, Joe Perodeau and August Dath. In the line the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cubs were well represented. Ser- vices were conducted as usual at St. Zephirin's and Lakeview Cemeteries with Rev. Edward D. Maguire and Rev. Dr. Angell offering the prayers, and Barbara Daly and Esther Nis- bet delivering Lincoln's Address.
Cornelius J. Maguire was chair- man and August Dath, secretary of
the Memorial Day committee which included twelve veterans. Wm. F. Hynes was chairman of the Honor Roll committee, with Howard S. Russell, Mrs. Charles T. Morgan, Ronald S. Campbell and Alexander Lizotte as the other members.
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Mollie Butler and her neighborhood friends.
Junior Red Cross of Cochituate School.
Proceeds from whist party at home of Mrs. Fred Gelinas (2 bonds). Proceeds from whist party at home of Mrs. Kenneth Morrell (2 bonds).
Proceeds from whist party at home of Mrs. Oswald Whitney.
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The first thing I knew of your splendid publication was when I re- ceived a letter and four "Jeeps" from my cousin and his wife, Herb and Ada Brannen of Old Connecti- cut Path. They came to me at a very psychological moment. I was especially blue and homesick at the time and mail calls had been rather devoid of my name, so when I opened the envelope up and saw "COCHITUATE" in big bold let- ters, I was stopped right there. I glanced, I started to read, I read and reread and I became so com- pletely engrossed in them that I was completely oblivious to everything about me. I even missed chow.
Reading everything, I came upon many names, so familiar and the photos so natural that for a little while I was mentally, thousands of miles away, right back on the cor- ner by the P. O. The scene of the "Village Front" with all its snow looks just the same as it did back in the '20's. That snow sure looks wonderful. It's been a long time since I've seen anything even resem- bling it that I even think it would be a wonderful feeling to be cold for awhile.
Would that I were eloquent enough to tell you what I think of you all for such a magnificent ges- ture in making the "Jeep" possible, but as I am not, let me just say-
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T/5 GEORGE C. SNOW A graduate of Newton Trade school and now soldiering in England. Good luck and congratulations, Georgie !
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Thanks from the bottom of my heart and this will mean so much.
In case anyone would care to drop me a few lines, I would appreciate your passing my address on to any- one interested. I promise to answer everybody.
Sincerely, Dave Brannen.
We enjoyed hearing from you, Dave. Your picture is swell, sorry we can't publish it but our space is very limited. "Say folks," Dave's address is-Pfc. D. E. Brannen, 31463997, Service Co., 150th Inf., A. P. O. No. 827, c/o P. M., New Orleans, La.
Town News (Continued from Page 2)
On June 8th, Misses Rita and Bernice Palmer and five girl friends entertained seven servicemen from the Buddies Club of Boston. Boat-
ing and canoeing were enjoyed in the afternoon followed by a weenie roast in the evening. A good time was had by all.
Mr. and Mrs. J. MacMillen of Pineridge Rd. were happy to receive a cablegram from their son, Ray- mond MacMillen, MM 2/c, on Sat- urday. The cablegram was from Australia.
James Tobin of Maiden Lane is enjoying a two weeks' vacation and is making the most of it by painting his house.
Raymond Martin, brother of Mrs. Blanche Lindbohm, has moved to Lake Path with his family and plans to become a permanent member of the community.
Mrs. Walter Smith and Mrs. Ron- ald Wood will hold a Pirate Whist Party on June 21 at 8 o'clock. It will be held at Mrs. Smith's home on Lodge Rd. The proceeds will be given to the JEEP for War Bonds.
Miss Ann Cameron MacClellan was graduated with honors from the Academy of the Assumption at Wel- lesley Hills on June 8. Graduating exercises were held on the grounds of the Academy. Miss MacClellan has accepted a secretarial position with a Boston firm.
Miss Betty Wood, of Castle Gate South, entertained a group of ser- vicemen from the Boston U. S. O. at her home last Sunday. There were 20 young people attending in all. Miss Wood is leaving this weekend to attend the National Red Cross Aquatic School at Woodstock, N. Y.
Cadet Nurse Helen Gladu is on a ten-day vacation from her studies at the Framingham Union Hospital. Upon her return she will go to a contagion hospital in Providence, R. I., and will graduate in the fall.
George Berg has taken up land- scape gardening ; he is doing a swell job for Hiram Nisbet. George is keeping the home fires burning, until Lawrence comes marching home.
Edith Thayer and Edith Thayer Mott attended a Christian Science Lecture Sunday, June 3, at Welles- ley
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tillson, Sr. are celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary on June 10th. They plan to have dinner at "Wayside Inn" in Sudbury.
Mrs. Charles Tillson, Jr. and two children of New York are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Tillson of Com- monwealth Rd. East. Charles, Jr. is in France.
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LORING H. JACKSON, Y 2/c Now located in New Caledonia.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Neale are spending a few days at their cottage in Eastham, on the Cape.
Miss Alice Atwood of Common- wealth Road West spent Memorial Day at Plymouth, Mass.
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A beautiful display of wood, plas- tic and glass, with our proud Amer- ican eagle in gold leaf perched on top to greet you as you walk along a path of flagstones. On both sides of the memorial, a beautiful vista of evergreens and azaleas meet the eye. Your eyes may become moist when you come to a stop in front of the nameplates and realize that our townfolks had not forgotten us.
I am, personally, extending my sincerest thanks to the members of the Honor Roll Committee, and all the people of our town who were responsible for the erection of this most beautiful memorial.
I know that when you return home from your posts all over the world, you, too, shall be as proud of this "Honor Roll" as I am.
Sincerely,
J. H. Masse.
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Town News
Mrs. Marie Barry has returned to her home on West Plain St. after an absence of two years.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Pierce of 97 Main Street are moving to Stow, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Worn- berg and family of Newton have taken the Pierce house.
Bob Doyle of Sunset Road had an accident the other night, playing baseball with the Raytheon team. He fell and broke his collar-bone. Bob is a veteran; better luck next time, Bob !
Gus Blomgren of North Main St. has added pig raising to his home diversions. They are active little fellows and like to explore the out- side world now and then. Gus' gar- den is looking well in spite of bad weather. There ought to be some good meals at the Blomgren man- sion next winter.
Frank Latour, a life long resident of this town, is stepping out to the matrimonial side of life. Frank is leaving in a few months to take a partner in life whom he is most attentive to and we hope he always will be. Good luck, Old Chap !
High School News
By MARGARET LAWRENCE
Friday, June 8, was the Senior Class Day. The humorous part of graduation took place then. Doro- thy Harriott read the class prophe- cy.
Margaret Ide read the class history. Robert Hardy and John Daly gave the class will. A court trial set forth the biographies of each of the seniors, with Judge Samuel Russell presiding. District Attorney Barbara Cipoletta was op- posed by attorneys for the defense, Hope Bradley and Bernice Dorren.
Senior exams are finished, but the poor underclassmen are just begin- ning to suffer. We extend our deep- est sympathy to them.
Members of the Concord High School chapter of the National Society initiated some of the Wav- land students at a special assembly on Tuesday, June 12. These stu- dents have been rated by the faculty on scholastic record, leadership, character, cooperation, and person- ality.
The formal graduation exercises took place Wednesday evening, June
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Pvt. KENNETH L. WILSON of Pleasant Street. Recently home on leave, but at present on his way overseas. A nice bon voyage gift, Ken !
13. Choral singing, a guest speaker, the usual presentations, and two class speakers, Albert Sanderson and Margaret Lawrence were on the evening's program.
By RICHARD DEW
On May 29, the Wayland High nine scored their 6th win by defeat- ing Southboro, 3-2. In this very ex- citing game Southboro remained ahead until the first half of the 9th inning when Wayland scored two runs and held Southboro in the last part of the inning. In a previous game Southboro had tied Wayland.
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On June 1st Charles (Buzzy) Bowers pitched Wayland High to their final victory of the season by holding Weston High to five hits. The game was highlighted by a ter- rific first inning for Wayland in which they scored four runs. Bow- ers struck out eleven of the Weston hitters while VanHeest struck out
seven of ours. This game with Weston brought Wayland's record to seven victories and one tie. Wes- ton was undefeated except their two losses to Wayland.
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Servicemen's Column
Sgt. "Hopper" Jones has been honorably discharged from the ser- vice.
The note which Pvt. Bernard Gal- lagher wrote to his brother, John, was recently sent home. Bernie got in touch with John in an attempt to arrange a meeting while they were both "in France. Bernie finally walked 18 miles to see him. John said he carried the note with him in "lots" of battles.
Mrs. Francis Fisher of King St. has received a cable from her hus- band, recently released from a Ger- man prison camp, stating that he is now in France waiting to be shipped home.
T/Sgt. Wm. J. Waters, who grad- uated from the Airplane Propeller School as a mechanic at Chanute Field, Ill., is at his home on Shaw- I mut Ave. Ext. for a 15-day leave.
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CHARLES W. COOK
Sgt. CHARLES W. COOK
of Castle Gate South. Received his training and promotion with
a Bomber crew at Gowen Field, Idaho. Congratulations ! This bond comes right in time as a graduation pres- ent !
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William Young, located at present in Austria, writes he has received two copies of the "Jeep," one in France and the other where he is now. He hopes the back copies will catch up with him, but practically all he has done since arriving in Europe is travel.
Bob Hooker is looking forward to getting home on June 21, when he will have completed recruit training at the naval training center at Sampson, N. Y.
Bob Hardy, a senior at Wayland High, has been sworn in as a naval recruit and is now awaiting orders to report. Bob, the youngest son of C.B. and Mrs. Wm. Hardy, WILL HAVE been the fourth of his family to serve in the U. S. Navy in the present war.
Lt. Albert Smith is headed for Camp Beale, Cal., to await a fur- ther assignment.
Before going to Ft. Meade, Md., for further assignment, Pvt. Ken- neth L. Wilson was tendered a party at his home, 16 Pleasant St., with Pvts. Dayton Nelson of Lake Rd. and Eddie Barry of Waltham as special guests. These three buddies were all home on furlough from Camp Blanding. During the eve- ning's entertainment Miss Betty Still favored them with accordion solos as did Dick Wilson on his guitar. Refreshments were served by the girls from Potter Press, where Ken was formerly employed.
Tom Noonan, A/S, and his sister, Phyllis, T, paid their parents a visit over the weekend. This was Tom- mnie's first visit home.
Pvt. Robert H. Scotland, an ambu- lance driver of the 498th Amb. Co. Motor, writes from Germany he is still carrying sick and wounded from various stations but expects that he'll soon be coming home for a 30-day leave.
Capt. Francis J. Gallagher is at the present the "owner" of Castle Altenshein, Germany. "Tho he has lived in larger ones, from France to Germany, Fran says this is the pret- tiest, with its shrubbery and foun- tains. Fran's company has taken over about a half dozen of the larg- est factories in Germany. For the first time since last August, they have at least half of Sunday to themselves.
James Noonan, TM 2/c, is some- where in the Pacific.
Oh, what a happy day for the Allen boys! On June 2nd, David was pleasantly surprised to see Bob appear in the doorway of his office. Robert, who had been in Belgium, Holland and across the Channel to a port in Wales, attempted to find David at his post in the 103rd Gen- eral Hospital but discovered he was on detached service in London. It was 10 P. M. upon arrival but he remained there overnight, sleeping in sheets and having a private room. He arose at 5:30 the next morning and started for London. Without much difficulty he located the Sur- geon-General's office and the two were overjoyed to see one another. They toured the city, taking in many interesting buildings and points of interest, which ended all too soon. A happy reunion, indeed, for it was the first time they had met since David went into the Army. It was also the first trip for Bob to Eng- land, so he was doubly impressed. Happy landings for both David and Bob !
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RICHARD B. DEW, MoMM 1/c USNR. A member of the Navy nearly 3 years. At present in the Caribbean area.
Pfc. Joseph Starrett is now in Norway where his Regiment has been sent on a "good will mission."
Charles Starrett has been home on a seven-day leave and reported back to Sampson on June 4th.
The JEEP is evidently going to serve two purposes-telling the boys about their folks at home and also telling the folks at home about their boys. Mrs. Starrett waited in vain for two months for some word from Joe which finally came via "The Jeep.'
Sgt. Ralph Wilbur received the Bronze Star for meritorious service in connection with military opera- tions against an enemy of the U. S. in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany. He wants the Editors of the JEEP to know he thinks the "Jeep" is a wonderful paper and he hopes it will keep on coming.
John Robert Wright, CM 2/c, who was at home on a 30-day furlough, has returned to Bainbridge Hospital, Maryland, to await further orders.
S 2/c Kenneth E. Johnson of Framingham, brother of Mrs. Doris Hammond of West Commonwealth
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S/Sgt. FRANCIS D. BURKE
of the 333rd Airdrome Detachment in the C.B.I. area. Good luck, Fran- nie; hope to see you back in the old home town pretty soon !
T/Cpl. JOHN L. NAPHEN
Wearer of the Purple Heart from wounds received at Anzio. Sta- tioned at present at Army Base in South Boston.
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Rd., was a survivor of the Franklin. He is now stationed in Hawaii where he expects to be for some time.
Sgt. John F. Pelletier and Cpl. Jack R. Watson reported to Hing- ham after a thirty-day leave. They expect to be there at least two months.
In a letter dated May 18, to Albert Lizotte, from Ed Lizotte, he said he has received his seventh copy of the JEEP. "When the paper was first put out, it took some time to reach me, but now they are coming through at regular intervals. And believe me I sure appreciate it. A wonderful little paper, and I hope they keep it coming.'
Edward Lizotte, S 1/c.
Patti Brooks will soon be a full- fledged Leather Neck. She finishes boot next week. She writes, they were taken, as part of their train- ing, to witness a demonstration of the use of all types of weapons used by the Marines. "They showed us bazookas, flame throwers, and all types of guns. Also a demolition squad in action. Let me tell you that T.N.T. packs a terrific wallop."
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