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Thomas remained at the controls and was trapped when the plane exploded. He was one of two sons of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Thomas, State Rd., his brother, Robert L., having recently returned from Coast
Com. JOSEPH H. MASSE
Commander of the USS American Mariner, a training ship in the Mari- time Service. Com. Masse has fol- lowed the sea since he was 16 years of age. The war didn't change his occupation, but it did make it in- creasingly hazardous. He was with the Navy on Atlantic convoy duty during the entire duration.
Guard service. Lt. Thomas was graduated from Wayland High in 1937 and worked at the Boston Navy Yard.
Pfc. John O'Connell of Cochituate Rd. arrived home rather unexpect- edly last week. He had been flying around the country on a Bond Drive and landed in Westover Field. He got home and thought he would be here for only a few hours but be- cause of the poor flying conditions he stayed home for six days. Each day, Johnny took a trip to Westover only to find they could not leave As soon as he arrives back at Sedalia Field, Mo., he will pick up his pass for a furlough and then fly back home again. Johnny plans on being home for Thanksgiving - weather permitting !
S/Sgt. Francis E. Hooker has become somewhat encouraged by news of his wife, who was an inter- nee in Shanghai, while her husband was a Jap prisoner of war. Thru the Red Cross contacts, he expects she is now on her way to the States.
Donald Lindbohm, EM 2/c, aboard the USS Boise in New York, ex- pects she will sail soon for LeHavre, where she will pick up returning soldiers.
Mrs. Clifford Luzar, the former Ethel Lewis of the WACS, has gone to Madison, Wis., where her hus- band is stationed for the present.
Pfc. Bernard Gallagher has re- turned home from Ft. Devens for 25 more days. Bernie expects to be discharged after his return to Ft. Devens on Nov. 24th.
T/5 John E. Gallagher is still sta- tioned in Germany. Recently John and two other soldiers had charge of 38 riding horses. Since horses are ( ne of John's many interests the time passed much faster while he was there.
Ervin W. Schleicher, who was commissioned a 2nd. Lt. in the In- fantry School, Officer Candidate Course, on Oct. 30th, is at home for a few days' leave with his family on Shawmut Ave. Ext., before report- ing to Camp Roberts, Cal.
Pfc. David K. Allen, stationed at Ft. Bragg, N. C., spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David J. Allen, North Main St.
Sgt. Richard Fowle, husband of Mrs. Arline (Dunbar) Fowle, West Commonwealth Rd., has returned from overseas, ETO, and has been discharged.
Carl Lindbohm has written to his wife stating that he was pleasantly surprised to have Pal Hartin pay him a visit on one of the Hawaiian Islands. It goes without saying that their chief topic of conversation concerned the home town and the folks back home.
Mrs. Frank McEnroy recently received as a gift from her son, Joe, a souvenir of India, -- a set of ivory elephants.
Mrs. George Bogren has received word from her husband saying he has been promoted to Major.
Lt. Frank Merrill remembered his mother on her birthday by sending her some marina opals which he ob- tained in New Zealand.
Edward R. Lizotte, S1/c, has made a second trip to Yokahama, Japan. He has spent 13 months on a LST, and has travelled, roughly speaking, 40,000 miles on this boat. He says it sure will be great to be back to the Stateside.
Douglas Scotland, HA 1/c, was home over the weekend from Cherry Point, N. C.
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Servicemen's Column
Bob Allen, QM 2/c, who recently passed his 21st birthday west of Panama aboard ship, was pleasantly surprised upon entering the mess hall to find a huge birthday cake, one and one-half feet in diameter, with the usual "Happy Birthday" greetings and mounds of icing. From his latest letter he writes his ship is anchored off the shores of Guam. From a raft which the boys of the engineers' room made, he went ashore to pick up cocoanuts and shells. His mail caught up with him after a fashion and he was enjoying reading the JEEPS and letters from home while sitting under the cocoa- nut palms. Before returning to the States, he expects to steam into Hongkong and Australia.
Ralph Lumley, S 2/c, enjoyed a get-together with Roland Henderson on Guam recently. Note to Ralphie : Will you kindly write to Gloria and let her know what Rollie's address is, for we should like to get it for further reference? Rollie's name will be drawn some day for a Bond, you know !
Sgt. Charlie Demartini has report- ed back to Virginia after an exten- sive furlough.
Paul Malloy, A/S, is now stationed at Camp Peary, Va.
Gerald Baker has arrived in San Francisco for a few days and is now on his way to Japan. He is hoping to be back again by Christmas.
Robert A. Loker, RM 2/c, is en- joying a thirty-day leave.
Lt. Franklin Wiggin, 15 years' service with the U. S. armed forces, is being assigned a permanent posi- tion at Pine Camp, New York. He is at home for a few days with his family on Main St.
Arthur D. Dooley, RdM 1/c, has been home for the weekend. He is stationed at New London, Ct.
"OUR GANG"-PLANK
Joseph Courchine, CM 1/c, was clischarged from the Navy on Nov. 11th. Joe sweated it out for more than a month at Davisville, R. I., and was giving up hope of ever becom- ing a civilian again when his dis- charge papers finally came through.
Frederick J. Pillion, CM 2/c, is a civilian again. His ship, the USS |
Pfc. SYLVESTER E. LANDRY
Syl has spent nearly 2 years in the Army, about a year of which has been in the ETO with the Engrs. At present he is stationed in Frank- furt, Germany, delivering lumber for a new bridge.
Thomas, took part in the Navy Day exercises in New York on Oct. 27th. On Oct. 29th, Fred left his ship and received his discharge three days later.
Cpl. Elwin Potter is home on leave after more than two years in the ETO.
John Daly of Lake Path entered the Navy on Oct. 30th. He is now at Bainbridge, Md., receiving his boot training.
Mrs. Charles Mathews received a telegram from her son, Lt. Robert Robinson, saying he had arrived in Seattle, Wash., and is waiting for transportation home.
1st Sgt. Charles M. Nelson, USMC, has been separated from the service after completing three hitches with the Leathernecks. He is the hus- band of the former Bertha Craig, and make their home on Pemberton Rd.
Recently discharged from the Navy is Y 1/c Albert A. Stratton, husband of the former "Dinah' Adams. They have recently moved to Bradford St.
T/Sgt. Ned Perry, holder of the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clus- ters, has cleared the separation center at Davis-Monthan Air Field, Tucson, Ariz.
T/Cpl. John L. Naphen has re- ceived his discharge from the Army.
Sgt. Ethel B. Luzar (nee Lewis) has received an honorable discharge from the WACS. She makes her home at Big Spring, Texas, with her husband, a member of the armed forces.
Sgt. Hub Phylis has been honor- ably discharged from the U. S. Army Air Force. He lives with his wife in North Natick.
Pfc. John A. Lindbohm is home from duty overseas. He arrived in New York on the SS Hermitage on Nov. 6th.
Bud McEnroy is a dischargee, after four years in the naval service.
Phil Harrington, husband of the former Frances Wells, has returned to the States from the ETO and has received an honorable discharge.
Bill Scotland, who returned to Ft. Devens on Nov. 11th, expects to be discharged by the latter part of the week.
WAYLAND HIGH SPORTS
Wayland High has been victorious again. On Friday, Nov. 9th, Way- land's eleven defeated Natick Junior Varsity, 40-13.
Although both Tucker Egan and Mel Sawtelle were incapacitated by leg injuries, they are both looking forward to tackling Weston after a week's practise.
This game brought Wayland's record to four straight victories and two losses.
On Saturday, Nov. 17th, the boys will attempt to upset Johnny White and his Weston team. Weston has yet to be defeated.
NEWS OF THE SPORTSMEN
Clifford Gladu and his brother-in- law, John Anderson, have returned from Nova Scotia from a hunting trip. It was most successful for both, as they each bagged a deer apiece.
"Zip" Gladu and Fred Dunham were among the newly elected mem- bers of the Framingham Sportsman's Association.
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Chit-Chat Column
Myitkyina, Burma, 4 October 1945.
THE COCHITUATE JEEP, Post Office Box 70, Cochituate, Massachusetts.
Dear Editors :
Ever since the creation of the "Jeep" I have been receiving my copies regularly and thoroughly en- joying each and every issue. I am more or less ashamed of myself for not writing more often, but things have just recently settled down.
For seventeen months I was sweating out a rest leave, which finally came through, but it took the end of the war to turn the tide. I spent the biggest part of September in Calcutta and enjoyed every min- ute of it. I was very fortunate in being able to contact Ken Megan, from Wayland, whom the members of WHS Class of '42 will always remember as just "Gus." Gus sends his regards to all in Cochituate and Wayland. We discussed re-organiz- ing the "Cochituate Hockey Club"- What about it, Dar and Fritzie? I attempted to locate Joe McEnroy, but was told that he departed Cal- cutta sometime ago.
also met "Gab" Markantonio from Riverside Circle, and we had quite a reunion. Gab has been in China with one of our Squadrons where they were known as the "hot- test cargo outfit in China." I won- der if Lyle Shufelt will contest that statement ! "Gab" is on his way to Uncle Sugar Able for discharge under the point system.
By the time you receive this letter, I will have departed Burma (the country which many of the CBI'ers were fortunate in avoiding) and once again cross "The Hump" as well as the entire country of China, to land at Shanghai, where our Group has another big assignment. Our entire Group has been re-desig- nated from a Combat Cargo Group to a Troop Carrier Group. My new organization and APO will be: 333rd Troop Carrier Squadron, 513th Troop Carrier Group, APO 290, c/o Post- master, New York, N. Y.
We are in hopes of finishing our commitment in China within a few months, then "stateside" bound. However, it appears as though we will be transporting Japanese pris- oners to the Nippon Empire.
1st Lt. WENDELL S. MARSTON Now on terminal leave, after three and a half years in the air forces, in India flying the Hump, to Kunming, China, Great Falls, Mont. and Dal- las, Texas.
So until later, keep up the fine work and good luck.
Sincerely, Johnny Bryant.
7 November 1945 Cochituate, Mass.
Hi, John,
We appreciate your thinking of us in connection with civic improve- ments and pride. However, I've talked with anyone and everyone that I thought could further the cause, and have been met on all sides with apathetic reluctance to cooperate, save vocally.
Reducing to lowest terms, the old regime hasn't the interest now that they can no longer dominate, and the younger element hasn't yet the strength or necessary unity. Next year-huh ? ? ?
For example, one of the most powerful members of the old Cochit- uate Hockey Club, when queried on possibilities gave out with something like this ;
Us : "Say -, what's the chances on a hockey team out on the ice ?"
"Naw, not this year."
Us : "Why?" "Can't make it." Us : "Have you still got all the | ure.
equipment ?" : "Yeah." (No apparent in- terest.)
Us: "If we get enough guys to do the work, can we have the stuff?" -: "Nah, I may get one going some day." Us : "OK." (We're beat.) So J., what can we do? ? ? ? Dar and Fritz.
The following story is a portion of a letter received from Robert Pero- deau telling of his experiences in the typhoon at Okinawa.
Buckner Bow Oct. 21. The wind started up about nine o'clock, Oct. 9th. We put on our rain gear and after our tents went down, started up a hill to take shel- ter in our steel warehouses. The wind picked me up and I flew to the top like a bird. There, before me, were the warehouses crashing down and flying apart. It looked like the end but luckily I dropped to the ground, face down and slid to a stop within ten feet of the wreck, a little cut up but nothing serious.
Locating a buddy we started out again, this time we found a tomb where the natives bury their dead in earthen jars. We cleared out a few dead Japs that were there and, tho the stench was terrible, here we were safe.
After the storm, we returned to camp but everything was gone. The Bay was a shambles. Ships and planes smashed up and all around bodies floating ashore.
Two of our men were killed, many injured and about fifty cases of shock. These to me seemed the worst. The wind gauges had broken at 132 mi per hour and they claim the wind actually hit 180 mi per hour. We lived on rations for a few days, received no mail and none left the Island for ten days.
Clearing up has kept us busy ; but you know the SeaBees, and we're about back to normal now.
Dear Editors :
I find it difficult to express my feeling of appreciation for the War Bond and that grand little paper, "The Jeep." So just add my sincere thanks to the hundreds of others who feel that you folks have accom- plished an excellent example of the Democratic way of life.
Sincerely, Wilma Tillson.
Thank you so much for your note of appreciation, Wilma. We do hope the bond will bring you much pleas -
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Chit-Chat Column
Dear Friends :
I wish to thank you for sending me the Jeep. I always looked at it as a small paper doing a man-sized job. It seemed to have the answers to the wonderings of a man away from home. It always carried that little something to give one a lift. Thurber Handley and myself would read it and talk of the whereabouts of the men mentioned. About that time the other fellows in the tent were yelling for their look. They became interested in the Jeep even though they never heard of Cochit- uate before.
I feel that you people have done the service men and women a good deed, also advertised little Cochitu- ate. I wish to thank you again also for the bond you gave me. Even though I am discharged now, I will be looking forward for the Jeep issues. I wish you all good luck and health in exchange for the service you have rendered me.
Yours truly, Everett C. Spear.
We are mighty glad to see you in Cochituate again, Everett. We are very grateful for your letter of appreciation.
Dear Friends,
I would like to express my appre- ciation for the Jeep while I was overseas. It was pleasant reading and kept us informed on Cochituate news.
I was pleasantly surprised on reaching home to learn that I had won a war bond. Many thanks to the editors and all the people who made the Jeep possible.
Sincerely, Kenneth LeDrew.
We are very glad you have en- joyed the JEEP, Kenneth. We most certainly are happy that you have won a bond and we do hope it will bring you much enjoyment.
Dear Friends,
I wish to thank you all for the gift of the War Bond.
The Jeep certainly has brought us all in touch with each other and you don't know what it means when we are far from home.
I've been fortunate to come back to the States and good old "Cochit- uate," and it's still the same, Noth- ing Changed.
It looks like my discharge will be soon, no operation for a year, so will be around the Home Town.
Thanking all of you again,
Your Friend, Elliott P. Snow.
THOMAS H. BLEASDALE, JR. "Dar", a discharged veteran, was in the service nigh on to three years, half of which was spent in the Ital- ian Theatre with the 15th Air Force.
We are very glad you have won a bond, Elliott. It is just great that you have come back to good old "Cochituate."
Hello folks !
My mother told me I have won a war bond because of the hard work and kindness of many of my towns- folk. I was very pleased and sur- prised as I did not know that this was being done. It made me feel that I was not forgotten even if I am a long distance from home. May I thank all those who had a part in making it possible ?
Sincerely, Normie Moore.
We are very grateful for your note, Normie, and we most sincerely hope your bond brings you much enjoyment.
Dear Editors,
I was very much surprised to receive the "Jeep" notifying me that I was given a War Bond from the people back home. I wish to extend my thanks for both the Bond and the paper which I have been receiv- ing for quite some time. I've been intending to write before but I'm not very good at writing letters. I hope to be able to thank you all in person in the near future.
G. L. Baker.
We are very glad to hear from you, Gerald. We will be happy to see you in Cochituate and hope you will continue to win prizes with your pigeons.
Dear Editors-
Thanks to the thoughtfulness of my aunt, I have been a regular reader of your fine little paper for -
quite some time. It is well organ- ized and very interesting. Especially interesting to me are the items about various people who were old school friends, of whom I had lost contact.
I have been stationed in Missouri since returning from Australia. First, at O'Reilly General, to study anesthesia, and since then, at Fort Leonard Wood. We consider our- selves sufficiently isolated here to appreciate your paper to almost the same degree as your overseas fans. I say "we" because there's .always someone peeking over my shoulder when the "Jeep" pulls up in my mailbox.
Sincerely, Ruth Decatur DeFranco.
We enjoyed your letter no end, Ruth. Write to us again when you have the urge.
Dear Editors and Townsfolk;
May I thank each and every one of you for the "Bond" I received. It must be with a feeling of pride that you approach the bottom of the bowl. I am sure your grand efforts are appreciated by all our boys. It just goes to prove once more what team work and cooperation can do. Thank you again.
Sincerely, Robert A. Moore.
Yes, Bob, we are very proud of the JEEP's War Bond record. It is the ambition of the JEEP's staff to empty the bowl. Thank you for your note of appreciation.
Gloria Nelson received a letter from Chester Jackson which she would like to share with you.
"I received my copy of the Jeep and I was surprised to find that I had won a War Bond. I would like to thank everyone who made it pos- sible for me to win a bond. I would like to be back to thank everyone in person. I hope to be on my way back by the end of the year. Right now I am in Soisson. I have been in Germany, Holland, Berlin, Bel- gium, Luxembourg. I have three battle stars at present, four ribbons, three more coming. When I come home I will have seven ribbons, two from the Merchant Marines, five from the Army. I have been very lucky, no wounds. I was chosen for Red Ball outfit. We rolled day and night to bring up supplies to the front.
Yours truly, Chester Jackson.
A letter in the Chit-Chat column of the last issue of the JEEP, which was signed "Frank," you might be interested to know was from Lt. Frank Merrill.
The Cochituate
Jeep
Conveyor Of News From The Folks At Home To Their Service Men And Women Everywhere
No. 22
November 30, 1945
MAIL ADDRESS P. O. Box 70, Cochituate, Mass.
IMPORTANT! - VETERANS!
The Commonwealth of Massachu- setts is requesting that all service people when discharged have a copy of their final papers on record in the town where they reside. Be sure and do this as it may be to your advantage many times to have them on
file. Parents: Be sure and remind your servicemen to do this.
Bring your final papers with you to the Town Clerk, Mrs. Alice Neale, and she will fill out blanks and file them. Again we say: This is very important to you personally !
FIVE BONDS
The money for War Bonds for our servicefolk still continues to flow into the hands of the JEEP'S Treas- urer, Thomas W. Bowles. As in the last issue, we are proud to present to five of our boys of the service a War Bond apiece.
Hail to the ladies of the Auxiliary, American Legion! They are ever mindful of you boys who have fought and won the war. Lest you forget, these ladies have made it possible for our servicefolk to get SEVEN bonds, THREE of which are given in this issue. Isn't this donation worth writing home about ?
In memory of their son, Pfc. Clif- ford G. Moore, his mother and dad, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford S. Moore, donate his bond to some boy whose name hasn't yet been drawn.
The Cochituate Girl Scouts pre- sent their token of goodwill. This donation comes right from the hearts of these young girls and their leaders.
Town News
Mrs. Grace Crimmin and Miss Joan Crimmin spent Thanksgiving in Weston.
Miss Ursula McEnroy has a new secretarial position at Harvard Med- ical School in Boston.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ward ran a very successful whist party for the benefit of St. Zepherin's Church in
CAROLYN J. TAYLOR
This young lady drew the Bond win- ners this week, representing the Girl Scouts of Cochituate, who so gener- ously raised money for a bond. Carolyn is 12 years of age and is an attendant of the 7th grade at Cochituate Elementary School. She is a sister of the late Frank W. Tay- lor, who lost his life in a bomber over the Mediterranean.
Carolyn wishes the best of luck to all our servicemen and women.
the church hall on Nov. 20th. A turkey dinner was won by Dr. Frank Romano, five pounds of sugar was won by Mrs. Frank Maley and another five pounds by James Lupien. Mr. Joseph Carroll won the first prize for high score in whist. Refreshments were served and an enjoyable evening was had by all.
A very happy family reunion took place at John Malloy's on North Main St., during the Thanksgiving holiday week-end. Eight members of his family, who are attending St. Josepli's School in Nashua, N. H., rejoined the family at home.
Office of Veterans' Services Wayland, Massachusetts
The Town of Wayland has set up an Advisory Committee for Veter- ans' Affairs. The purpose of this Committee is to instruct and advise you on any matters pertaining to the G. I. Bill of Rights, Hospital Benefits, Pension Claims, and any other problems that may be con- fronting you. The members of this Committee are well versed on every phase of veterans' rights and they are ready and willing to help you in any way possible.
Kindly call on or phone any mem- ber of this committee at his or her home. The addresses and phone numbers of the committee are listed below :
Mr. Philip Burbank, Chairman
Old Sudbury Road, Wayland 52
Atty. Alexander G. Hardy, Secretary 42 Main Street, Natick 1320
Miss Sara H. Stites Bennett Road, Wayland 29
Mr. Carlisle Scotland Lake Road, Natick 1827-M
Mr. Frederick Whiteside Rice Road, Natick 2013
Mr. J. Fred Wheeler River Road, Wayland 239-2
Mr. August Dath School Street, Natick 1774-W
Mr. J. Warren Olmsted Concord Road, Wayland 206
Mrs. Emily W. Blair Plain Road, Wayland 80
Dr. J. P. Bill Old Sudbury Road, Wayland 106
Mr. J. Reed Morss Lincoln Road, Wayland 109
Mr. J. Otis Post, Jr. Old Sudbury Road, Wayland 299
The townsfolks are more than pleased to have you back at home once again and cannot say enough in way of appreciation for the great service that you have given to Our Country.
Respectfully,
John W. Leavitt, Director.
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TOWN NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Gilchrest of 105 Main St. are the proud parents of a baby boy who arrived Nov. 19, at the Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick.
Alvin Neale has his snow plough out and ready in case of heavy snow storms. The plough is having a new coat of green paint done by one of the town's painters, and bee keeper, Frank Beach, who spent Thanks- giving with his son in Rochester, N. H.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baker of Maple Street, who recently celebrated their silver wed- ding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Baker attended the Pigeon Show in New York last week with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Peck. You can rest assured, Gerald, that your Pigeons are getting the best of care and they are still winning prizes.
David Allen was called to New York on Saturday to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law.
Many new repairs are being made to the home of George Snow on Harrison St.
Kenneth Morrell, III, of Main St., is now attending the Little Folks Farm Kindergarten in Framingham.
Mr. and Mrs. Watt and family, formerly of Missouri, have taken up their residence in the Bustin house on Commonwealth Rd. West. Mr. Watt was a captain in the army and was recently discharged.
Mr. and Mrs. Hammond, who have lived in the John Connolly house on Commonwealth Rd. for the past few years, are moving to Ash- land.
Johnny Pelletier and his pal, Jack Watson, are still traveling together. Johnny and Jack have been together since their Marine training days and they recently visited Jack's family in North Carolina.
Before returning home, after being discharged, Tim Meagher stopped in Albany, N. Y., to pay his brother a visit, where Mrs. Meagher met him.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Scotland have gone to Washington where they will stay with Mrs. Scotland's parents for a few days.
EDWARD J. SHAKLIKS, CM 1/c He entered the service July, 1943, and was stationed on Midway and in the Philippines with the SeaBees. He has just landed in California and expects to be home next week.
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