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Miss Hilda Hersey has returned home after a recent operation.
Chaplain John McDonough form- erly of Cochituate stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama is assigned to the Hospital there. He appeared in the doorway of one of the patients' rooms recently with the cheery "Greetings from Cochituate." The patient was Cpl. Anne Hodgman who has been hospitalized for a month. Both Anne and Lt. Mc- Donough think the "Jeep" is very fine in every way.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Baker spent Easter Sunday in Worcester with Mr. and Mrs. Eli Corkum.
Ossie Garvey noted owner and trainer of a string of horses which he campaigned on the New England Fair Circuit has disposed of them at private sale and will not replace them until the ban on racing is lifted. When interviewed by the writer at his spacious office the genial Ossie much at ease with his ever present Corona told many in- teresting stories that happened dur- ing his many years on the circuit and hoped that racing would re- sume in the near future. When asked what were the best horses he ever owned he hesitated a moment and replied they were Employment and Tuffy G. His many friends in this vicinity regret that he has dis-' posed of his stable as Ossie was ever ready to tell his friends when the chips were down and his friends
will be waiting patiently to see his | Kean came down with scarlet fever. colors go postward once more.
Mrs. Jack Warsky made crochet work on which chances were sold and the money collected was don- ated to buy a Bond for the Jeep drawing. Credit for this donation is to be given to the Mothers' Club of Cochituate.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Henry Burke from Cochituate friends on the loss of her mother, Mrs. Ellen McGrath, who passed away on Monday morning. Mrs. Mc- Grath's home was in East Pepper- rell, Mass., where she will be buried.
Mr. Clayton A. Fairbanks of the Needham Times, Needham, Mass., says we have a very fine little paper "The Jeep," and he, like the Fram- inham News, says it is very well done.
Chief Editor Mrs. Edna Marston, even though the past week has been a terrifically busy one for her, is ever loyal to all the service people and has seen to it that the Jeep goes to press on time.
Mrs. Charles Branner, of Haw- thorne, California, formerly Barbara Crowell of this town, writes to her mother, Mrs. Charles Kelley, and tells how much she enjoys the "Jeep." She thinks it is a grand paper, not only for the folks in serv- ice, but for people like herself, who have moved away.
Mrs. Charles Cain spent the week- end in Hartford, Conn. visiting her niece, Mrs. Denise Dempsey, former- ly at Cochituate. When she arrived home she found a $25 War Bond for her son, Frank T. Smith. "A very pleasant home coming," said Mrs. Cain, "thanks to the Jeep." Frank has received one Jeep and he thinks it is a great idea and was happy to receive it. He had a letter from Dick Groton recently; they have been trying to catch up with each other for months. Dick says he's sleeping under cover for a change. Dick, Frank and Reed Gerald left to- gether one cold, rainy morning, bound for Fort Devens.
The family of Mr. Warren D. Valentine had rather an unusual re- union the other day when Mr. Val- entine was taken to tlie Brighton Contagious Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. McKean, daughter and son-in-law of Mr. Valentine were there a week in advance. Several weeks ago little Johnny Mckean became ill with scarlet fever and a week later his father also became ill. Just as John- ny came out of quarantine, Mrs. Mc-
Both Mr. and Mrs. McKean were taken in the ambulance to the Con- tagious Hospital and Mr. Valentine followed a week later. Thus the family reunion. Speedy recovery to one and all!
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Merrill, Sun- set Road, received a check for $100, from their son, Lt. Francis E. Mer- rill, for their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.
Mr. Harry Frazier of Brooklyn, N. Y. spent the week end with his mother on Edgewood Road.
Mrs. George Jones (Helen Damon) and Mrs. Romeo Davieau left Sat- urday for Florida. They went by plane from Boston to New York.
On Wednesday evening, March 20th, there was a whist party held at the fire house by Mrs. Jack Wor- sky, for the benefit of the Mothers' Club.
Master Edward MacAdam, who drew all the posters for the Jeep and the picture of the Jeep on the heading of the paper, has left the Convalescent Home for Children in Wellesley Hills. He is now at his home, on 1 Boylston Place, Brook- line, Mass. Eddie has received several letters from the boys who have received' their "Jeeps" and he was very happy to get them. He's looking forward to more of them !- Aren't we all?
Mr. and Mrs. Leon E. Gladu of Willard Street announce the ·en- gagement of their daughter, Helen Agnes, to Pfc. Thomas Saltamac- chia, USA, of Jamaica Plain.
Miss Gladu, a graduate of Way- land High School, is a Cadet Nurse and training at Framingham Union Hospital. At present she is assisting the Community Health Organiza- tion of Framingham. Her sister, "Teddy," is director of this organ- ization. Pfc. Saltamacchia, a grad- uate cf Suffolk Law School, was wounded in No. Africa and is now a patient at Cushing General Hospi- tal.
The wedding will take place in the fall.
The weather on Easter Sunday was most favorable and the two churches, St. Zephirin's and the M. E. Church, were well attended, thus bringing out many new outfits and Easter bonnets. Everything is tak- ing on a spring-like appearance, green grass, crocuses and golden forsythia.
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The Cochituate Jeep
- 7 - Bonds This Issue
1st Lt. Harriette MacMeeken Con- ner, A.N.C. is winner of the first War Bond drawn for this issue. The former Miss MacMeeken has been overseas for 20 months, stationed somewhere in England, with a gen- eral hospital unit. The "Jeep" con- veys congratulations from all her fellow townspeople on her marriage, which took place on December 15, 1943, to Capt. Melvin H. Conner of Texas. Congratulations, Lt. Conner, on winning a bond!
Mr. William Scotland drew the capsule containing the name of Lt. Conner. He has two sons on the Western Front, Robert H. and Wil- liam J. Jr.
JOSEPH L. STRAFFUS
Congratulations, Buddy, on win- ning a Bond! Buddy cut short his high school career to enter the service in 1942 and has seen plenty of action since.
Mrs. Walter Perry, who had seven sons in service, drew Buddy's name from the bowl. Mrs. Perry's son Benjamin was killed in action some- time ago. The Perry family is cer- tainly well represented in this war. Mr. Perry, father of this family, has been working for the past ten years at the General Electric Plant on Battleships of the Iowa Class.
Word received from John Bryant oy his mother: "I have received two copies of the Jeep and it's really a wonderful paper for the servicemen and women, and if the rest of them find it as enjoy- able as I have, then the effort put into its publication is well worth while. The picture on the cover of the second issue looks darn good to my eyes,-good old Main street with plenty of snow. Looking at the piles of snow cooled me off."
JAMES H. WHITE, JR.
Congratulations, Whitey, you've won a War Bond! This lad has seen plenty of action in the Navy. He was in early, had his ship sunk by a sub, was rescued from the sea and has experienced almost every type of naval warfare.
Mrs. Ruth Starrett, mother of Joe and Charles, also owner of "Smokey" the only dog in service from town, drew Whitey's name from the bowl.
In a letter received from John Anzivino he says he has received several copies of the Jeep and that he is still interested in the old home town. He says that he has been to visit Kenneth (Nick) Carter several times.
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The Cochituate Jeep
War Bonds
Congratulations to S/Sgt. Edward Perry on winning a Bond. Everyone around the Post Office corner misses Ned and his pals.
Mrs. Frank Gallagher drew Ned's name. Mrs. Gallagher has three sons in service, John, Bernard, and Capt. Francis.
Pvt. Edgar T. Cunningham of Leary has been hospitalized, owing to a fall down a flight of stairs, causing a fractured shoulder. He is with the 96th Division of Pat- ton's 3rd Army.
Cpl. Fred Perry meets up with Pfc. Bernie Gallagher quite fre- quently and needless to say they have a good time.
Pvt. Robert W. Lupien, U.S.M.C., has just returned to New River, N. C., after a leave with his par- ents on Rice road. He expects a new assignment.
Wendell Boggs wins a Bond, Con- gratulations. We all miss you, Wen- dell, when we go into Benny's Drug Store.
Richard Drew, writer of the high school sports column for the Jeep, drew Wendell's name. Dick's father, Richard B. Drew is in the service.
Chet Dusseault writes from France to tell us he thinks the Jeep is swell and it is mighty nice of the folks back home to be so thought- ful. He is looking forward to the next edition.
Phil Harrington writes from Ger- many saying the Jeep is wonderful and makes him feel he is still thought of on the home front. His only request is "Please keep the Jeep coming."
Philip E. Harrington is winner of a War Bond! Congratulations! Phil is married to the former Frances Wells, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wells of West Plain Street. Phil has seen plenty of action in Germany and has sent home a cap- tured Nazi Flag, just to prove the fact.
Everyone is mighty pleased to see Lt. Wendell Marston home on leave. He took a moment to draw Phil's name from the bowl.
The Cochituate Jeep
War Bond
Congratulations to Thomas Gar- vey, Jr., on the winning of a Bond. Tom is in the navy with a gun crew on a merchant ship. His assignments have carried him to all the theaters of war with plenty of experience. Thanks from the Jeep staff, Tom, for your letters and keeping us posted on your correct address.
Mrs. William Wadland, mother of John Pelletier, drew Tom's name from the bowl.
The Editors of the "Jeep" are happy to announce, through the generosity of our patriotic-spirited citizens, for which we are most grateful, six more bonds have been donated. The names of the donors are:
MRS. BERNICE W. GERALD MR. WM. J. SCOTLAND COCHITUATE MOTORS MOTHERS' CLUB AUXILIARY OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
and one being given anonymously by a citizen who has a boy in the serv- ice. Of course, the "Jeep's" bond is to be included, which makes a total of seven. We feel this is a wonder- ful spirit.
To the men and women in the service: These bonds which are be- ing given through this paper are unsolicited and are given solely by the folks at home in their high re- gard for you and what you are do- ing. In a humble way, this makes it a little more than just a "thank you"; and we trust you will accept these bonds in the spirit in which they are given.
Town News (Continued from Page 2)
Mrs. Fannie Mann, mother of Charlie Mann and Mrs. Charles Ful- lick, passed away at her home on W. Plain Street on Thursday afternoon March 23, alter a lingering illness. Her funeral was held at Gibb's Funeral Home on Sunday with burial in Lakeview Cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blair and their son, Alan of New York were visiting in town over the week-end.
Mrs. Mabel Atwell and daughter, Sylvia, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis At- well, formerly of Pleasant Street, were visiting in town on Easter.
There is a new club started in town,-the Derby Club. One of the local tonsorial artists, Pat Cormier, is the President, because he wears his every day, while Harry Cayo, the Vice President, wears his only on Sundays and
special occasions. Arthur Marston is slightly consider- ing membership in this club! The opinion of Joe Davieau, our local butcher, regarding derbies is too hot to print. (To be continued in the next issue).
Mr. and Mrs. Francis R. Gladu, who formerly lived with Mrs. Ches- ter B. Williams, have taken up their residence on E. Commonwealth Road.
Mrs. John Hoban, the former Lois Dayton, has resigned her position in the office of Howard Philli s' garage. Miss Renee Hammond now fills the position.
Many people will be glad to know that Mrs. Grace Yuell, of Pine Ridge Road, is able to resume work after being ill for several months.
One of the pupils in Miss Kerr's room used an item from the Jeep for her Current Events Topic Jast week. Miss Kerr thought it was very good. We are glad to know the younger generation is interested in the Jeep.
Mr. and Mrs. John E. MacMillen of Lake Path received a visit from Mrs. Raymond MacMillen over the week-end.
Many guests were present on Sun- day afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Daly, of Lake Path. The occasion was the christening of their son, Michael Foster Daly.
Mr. and Mrs. O. Incorvati of Lake Path, are the proud parents of a baby girl.
Doro's Havana Inn reopened for business on March 31.
The Highway Department has been busy this week scraping the roads. Thanks a lot.
The Chateau reopened on Satur- day night. I hope you still have some of those delicious hot dogs and fried clams, Matty.
A street car ran into the auto in which Charlie Beadle, John E. Mc- Millen, Tom Linnehan, James Lin- nehan, his wife and child were rid- ing. The accident took place on Tre- mont Street, Boston. All the occu- pants were badly shaken up.
Frank (Bub) Lindbohm of Old Conn. Path is recovering from an emergency appendectomy in the Framingham Hospital. Speedy re- covery, Bub!
Mrs. Chester Rafus of Sycamore Road spent a week with her mother, Mrs. Gertrude Davis, of Marlboro while her husband was renovating their home.
Little 'Jackie' Linnehan of Old Conn. Path, is home from the Hos- pital where he has been treated for serious burns about the arms and face. He fell across the kitchen stove.
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The Cochituate Jeep
High School News
By Margaret Lawrence
A very interesting assembly speaker at Wayland High was Miss Lyra Ribeiro of India. Miss Ri- beiro, who is studying in Cam- bridge, told the students about life in India and her own exepriences as a teacher. Wearing her native costume, Miss Ribeiro displayed another garment worn by Indian girls. Barbara Cipoletta modeled the white material, and very effec- tively too.
"In spring a young man's fancy You all know the rest. But in Wayland High reptiles seem to be the object of their affection. Fine specimens for biology can be found almost anywhere, much to feminine dismay.
Mrs. Kelley is in charge of a new campaign to promote War Bond and Stamp sales. Let's hope it is a success.
Eugene C. Pare of Reading, for- mer Tufts tracks athlete and later athletic coach at Wayland High school has been appointed coach of Northeastern University's baseball team for 1945, Director of Athletics Edward S. Parsons announced last night.
Pare has been an instructor of drawing at Northeastern University since 1941, coming to that institu- tion from Wayland High School where he served as head basketball coach and assistant baseball and football coach for three years. He received the bachelor of science in civil engineering degrees from Tufts in 1937 and master of education from Tufts in 1938.
BASEBALL SCHEDULE May --
8. W.H.S. .
Southboro; here.
4. W.H.S.
Hopkinton; there.
11. W.H.S.
Westford; there.
15. W.H.S. Weston; here.
18. W.H.S. - Hopkinton; here.
22. W.H.S. - Westwood; there.
25. W.H.S. - Westford; here.
29. W.H.S. - Southboro; there. June-
1. W.H.S. - Weston; there.
Squad-G. Butler, C. Bowers, W. Costello, J. Garvey, J. Handrahan, N. Hollett, F. Laughlin, R. Moran, R. Riely, J. Tivnan, T. Wales, B. Whitney, B. Wilkins.
Coach-F. R. Gladu.
Assistant-T. O'Connor. Manager-A. Damon.
Chit-Chat Column
Many of the folks in town have been curious to know of the 210 men and women in the armed forces, how many are commissioned officers and non-coms. For your benefit, we want to inform you there are 33 commissioned officers and 83 non-coms.
"Sonny" Stewart, attending mili- tary school near Atlanta, Ga., re- ceived a copy of the Jeep from his mother, Mrs. John McEnroy, and thinks it's a wonderful little paper. He wrote he thought the paper came out every week, and was rather impatient waiting two weeks. He wants to be remembered to all the boys at home or in the service.
The people of the town will be glad to know that Sebastian Sel- vitella of Maiden Lane, received a letter from his son, Pfc. Arthur, after two months of anxious wait- ing. Arthur was one of the Mar- ines who took part in the invas- ion of Iwo Jima. Arthur's letter said: "It is hard to write at this time. Do not worry about me. I am getting along fine. Hope to be able to explain everything to you in the near future. I received all my mail. I want to be remembered to everyone and will write to all as soon as I find time."
Sgt John Bryant stationed some- where in India with the A.A.F. sent the following poem to his mother.
THE RECONVERSION
When bugles sound their final notes And when bombs explode no more And we return to what we did Before we went to war, The sudden shift of status On the ladder of success Will make some worthy gentleman Feel like an awful mess.
Just think of some poor captain Minus all his silver bars Standing up behind some counter Selling peanuts and cigars; And think of all the majors When their oak leaf's far behind And the uniform they're wearing Is the Western Union kind.
Shed a tear for some poor colonel If he doesn't feel himself. Jerking sodas isn't easy
When your eagle's on the shelf. 'Tis a bitter pill to swallow, 'Tis a matter for despair; Being messengers and clerks again's A mighty cross to bear.
So be kind to working people That you meet where'er you go, For the guy who's washing dishes May have been your old C. O.
Here are two of the many letters received by the Jeep. Those that are not printed in the paper will be for everyone to read at the Li- brary. Each and every one of them are greatly appreciated and we're looking forward to more let- ters.
France, March 20, 1945 To the Staff:
Thanks a million to each one of you for your swell paper. It's like a thiry-minute furlough. I'm look- ing forward to further issues. I received my copy of the Feb. 10th issue while I was in England. I noticed that you requested notifica- tion of change of address. When I finish this letter, I'll write to the young fellow that designed the masthead of the paper. I'm still "sweating out" letters from Art Silvatella, Tony Romano, and Don Stultz.
Right now I'm living in a hotel but it doesn't compare with a hotel at home. I was living in a cha- teau which is the French equivalent of a
seven-room
house. The weather is like spring back home and in our idle time we picture the trees and the lawns and the birds at home. Just two things are missing, and they are the spring styles and spring fever. It just isn't the same.
Looking forward to my next copy of the Jeep, I'll sign off.
Paul Tobin
16 March 1945
Dear Editors: It is simply impossible for me to tell you what a great pleasure it was to have received the Jeep today. My hat is off with orchids to its founders and sponsors.
You may get some idea of how glad I was to get it when I tell you that I have not seen a news- paper for almost two months nor even heard a radio broadcast for four weeks.
Some of the boys may be fur- ther from home than we are here in the Northwest Pacific but none are as near the Japanese homeland as we are.
Things are going our way and things are also "coming our way." Am fine-best wishes to all.
Percy H. Steele, BM 2/c
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The Cochituate Jeep
Spring
Mother nature is shaking her sleepy head,
The crocus has peeped from its earthly bed.
Pussywillows have popped beside the lane, Cool showers beat upon the window pane.
Tiny blades of green grass appear on the lawn,
Robins call in the early morn. Signs of new life, far and wide, Spring has come to the country- side.
Pearl M. Kelley
Servicemen's Column
Cpl. Russell Hooker has been re- leased from the hospital and has been transferred to the Air Corps.
Pic. Sylvester E. Landry of the Combat Engineers has been trans- ferred from England to Germany. He wrote he had hit parts of France, Belgium and Germany, but to his way of thinking Germany was the most badly devastated.
Capt. Francis J. Gallagher, whose company was in the Battle of the Bulge last December, is now moving through Germany the with
1st Army. Several of his men were awarded the Purple Heart as well as other decorations.
Lt. William F. Marston, with Pat- ton's 3rd Army, has received the Bronze Star.
Donna J. Bellefontaine, MoMM 2/c, has reached his destination in the Philippines.
T/5 John E. Gallagher described the action around him while he was writing home. He said there were planes roaring over head all night long and outside there were both American and German artillery pieces firing at top speed. While both sides were firing it was neces- sary to dodge flying glass from the windows of the house.
Capt. Wm. Dahill former doctor in town was taken prisoner in Ger- many with other doctors but in some way managed to escape. He is still in Germany.
Brother Campbell, GM 2/c of W Plain Street is home on a 4-day leave after returning from overseas. It has been 3 months since he was home last.
Donald H. Baker SoM 3/c of Ade-
laide Avenue was home on an 8- day leave after returning from over- seas. He returned to his ship Fri- day and expects to ship out soon.
Pfc. Bob Merritt of Castlegate So. sent word that he has been shipped overseas and is heading. for the
South Pacific.
T/5 George C. Snow sent his mother 3 lovely hand-made doilies for Mother's day, and with them he sent this beautiful letter:
"To the dearest and sweetest mother in the world, I am sending you this now to make sure you re- ceive it for Mother's Day. I send you all my love and best wishes for this grandest day of the year. Every day is your day with me. Would to God I could be with you on this day. I will be there in thought. If these could speak they would tell you of my love for you. They would talk on and on of my love for you.
Your loving son,
George."
Sgt. Joseph H. Seavey of the 1923rd Air Corps Engineers visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Buswell, Main Street. He was home on furlough after nineteen months of duty as fire chief in Iceland. While here he visited the local fire station and was interested especially in the way the hose was laid in the trucks, an improvement over the Army method.
Mr. and Mrs. Madison Bent enter- tained their son, Capt. Ralph M. Bent and his wife from Syracuse, N. Y., and Mrs. Edna Minon from Ashland this past week.
Cpl. Gordon F. Genthner, son of Mrs. Agnes Genthner, has been transferred from Wichita Falls, Texas, to Albuquerque, New Mexico.
S/Sgt. Edward Perry, 6 West Com- monwealth Road, a radio-gunner at a B-24 Liberator Fase in England, writes that on Jan. 11th all members of his crew were awarded the Ai. Medal with the usual citation.
Major Edward F. McGee, Jr., who is stationed at Blackland Field, Texas, flew a B-25 to Squantum and visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward McGee, Sr., for the week end. He returned on Sunday to Texas.
Cpl. Alfred H. Dean of the Quar- termasters Dept. in Boston is wear- ing his Sgt. stripes now, having re- ceived his promotion the past week.
Miss Patricia Brooks, of Ridge- field Road, has passed her physical for the Marine Corps. Patti will be the first woman marine from Co- chituate. She will be very snappy ooking in that green uniform. Best
of luck, Patti!
Mrs. Francis Fisher, of King Street, whose husband was reported missing in action in January, re- ceived word he is a prisoner in Ger- many.
Grace Courchesne of Ridgefield Road received word that her hus- band C. M. 1/c Joseph Courchesne is enjoying a ten-day leave scme- where in the South Pacific. Too bad you are too far away to get home, Joe.
Mrs. Thomas Flynn received word that her son, Richard, a corporal with Patton's third army, is some- where in Luxembourg, Germany.
John Pierce formerly of Edgewood Road, Cochituate, has been in the navy a year. His sister, Harriet Wales, recently received word that he is on the Luzon, a repair ship somewhere in the South Pacific. He has just been promoted to MM 2/c.
Mrs. John Butler received Easter Greetings from her son Charles. He wrote that he has been promoted to a Sgt. He is now stationed at Hun- ter's Field, Ga.
Jack Boudreau has recently passed his physical for the Marines. Con- gratulations Jack.
Bob Scotland writes that when he was in the Belgium "Bulge Battle" with the famous 82nd Airborne Div. his Company received a written commendation from General Garvin, also the Presidential citation.
He was very much surprised on March 12th to receive an unexpected visit from Richard Groton. He was immensely pleased to meet someone from home, and reports that Rich- ard looks very well.
Corporal Richard W. Bishop has left Fort McClellan, Alabama, to at- tend the Judge Advocate General's School at the University of Michi- gan. Before leaving Fort McClellan, he had the pleasure of having din- ner with Colonel Otis M. Whitney of Concord who will be remembered as our former Representative.
Pvt. Timothy Meagher is back in the army and over in Germany. He had 11 previous years of service. Get- ting out in 1939 and joining up in 1944 he has met some of his former buddies and feels right at home. He is in the 11th tank Battalion un- der General Patton.
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