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Norris Pig Roast
- umm!! Delicious
As in past years, Hosts Earl and
Marge Norris invited a large group
of Hellcats and Hellkittens to their
residence in Canton, OH on Sep-
tember 28, 29, and 30, 1984, to
enjoy another delicious pig roast
and all the other tasty foods that
Marge prepared.
Earl celebrated his birthday on
Friday, Sept 28th (we won't give
his age away, but he is considered
one of the younger Hellcats in the
association). He was surprised with
a few gifts from those attending,
after he had taken care of prepar-
ing the pig for the spit the next day.
It must be a case of dedication,
Earl arose to place the pig next to
the fire at 2:45 A.M. Saturday
morning. The rotisserie consisted
of an eight foot pole, and the spit
was turned constantly by a motor
with a chain drive.
The wood for burning was
supplied by Warren Maue, John
McNaull, and John Bramlett. Addi-
tionally, Maue drove from his
lodging at Red Roof Inn to assist
Earl in placing the pig on the
rotisserie in the wee hours, and
John Bramlett displayed his wood-
manship ability by splitting some of
the logs. Even Bob Head got into
the act by breaking up some boards
for fueling the fire.
Plenty of refreshments were
available for sipping while relaxing
around the roasting area. Good
natured humor prevailed and the
snacks went very well with the
drinks.
Meanwhile, the group inside
busied themselves with euchre, a
game that usually ends up as "no
contest" because at the end, no one
knows who won how many games.
But, it does afford the opportunity
for a few wise cracks among
friends. The women had their own
card games, which were difficult to
comprehend from the sidelines. In
the same deal, they went from one
card game into another and kept
pushing pennies into the pot, and
taking them out of the pot. The
dealer either took what was left, or
dished out additional pennies, if her
deal was not successful. It was a
good way to pass the time among a
bunch of cronies and friends.
About 5:30 P.M. Saturday, the
pig was roasted to a golden brown
and the spit was removed from the
fire. Earl and a neighbor started
carving the pig and the meat came
off the bones. Slices of roast pork
were placed on platters, as Marge
and some of the other women
joined together to arrange the rest
of the food so everyone could help
themselves to the tasty delicacies.
Marge served the cabbage rolls
from her large roaster at the start
of the chow line as Hellcats and
Hellkittens rowed up to fill their
platters at a long table filled with
many types of food. And, if that
was not enough, when the platter
was empty, there was another
table full of delicious cakes, cook-
ies, and cobblers as added repast.
What a meal! All one could do
afterwards was to sit down and
wonder if it would all digest.
It was a wonderful get-together.
On Sunday morning a few returned
to the Norris's to continue the card
games, and finish up discussions of
yesterday. Lunch consisted of
barbequed pork sandwiches and
assorted vegetables and salads,
plus dessert remaining from the
big meal Saturday afternoon.
Those of us fortunate enough to
attend, extend our heartfelt thanks
to Marge and Earl for a wonderful
weekend, with additional thanks to
those gals who pitched in to make
the serving table so attractive, and
got involved in the cleanup after it
was over. The departures early
Sunday afternoon ended another
great gathering of guys and gals
who came from far and near to
enjoy each other and the congenial
atmosphere that always greets
guests who cross the threshold of
the Norris residence.
The following 25 couples were in
attendance:
Warren and Edna Maue (A/17)
Ivr and Ruth Fuhrer (Sv/17)
Norb and Fern Bruemmer (D/43)
Ralph and Velma Magoteaux C/43)
Marvel and Ollie Rowland -B/56-
Jim and Eurnice Whiteside -B/56-
Gene and Bea Raddant -Hq/66-
Joe and Marge Zumwald -B/66-
Dick and Betty Bucy -D/92-
Ernest and Anna May Conklin
-C/92-
Bill and Dorothy Hawkins -Hq/92-
Robert and Doreen Kridner -C/92-
Gerry and Eunice Bright -Hq/134-
Roy and Emily Davis -A/134-
Mike and Betty Gorman -C/134-
John and Bonita McNaull -A/134-
Jim and Lee Mizen -A/134-
Ted and Florence Putman -A/134-
Hugh and Mary Silsby -A/134-
John and June Bramlett -Hq/714-
Bob and Betty Head -Hq/714-
Otto and Nancy Heublein -A/714-
Earl and Marge Norris, Host
-A/714-
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PUBLISHED BY THE 12th ARMORED DIVISION ASSOCIATION
VOL. 38
NOVEMBER 1984
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PRESIDENTS
REPORT
Most of us remember from our
younger days the old saying that
"the older we get, the faster time
flies." I think you will agree that
the cliche has now become a
truism. By the time you receive
this copy of the HELLCAT NEWS
you will be making initial prepara-
tions for Christmas and the end of
1984.
However, November calls for a
special celebration of its own. Our
forefathers with the amazing fore-
sight which characterized so many
of their decisions, saw fit to
establish a national holiday called
Thanksgiving. For them, it was
only natural to say "thank you" to
a gracious God who had sustained
them in perils beyond our imagi-
nation.
This national holiday contiues to
be celebrated by grateful people
all across our great land. By God's
good grace, we were born Ameri-
cans and we are privileged to
enjoy the bounties of this great
land. We take for granted the
freedom guaranteed by our con-
stitution. We have every right to
do that IF we remember that
everything has a price. The price
Dwight Norris and Mary Jo Daly,
Son of Marge and Earl and his
guest
Jim and Blanche Turner -B/714-
has been paid by those who have
given the ultimate, their own lives,
in the wars that have kept that
freedom for us.
So celebrate! But do so with a
thankful heart and as we gather
with family and friends for a
Thanksgiving dinner, stop for a
few minutes to remember the
fallen comrade, the missing rela-
tive or friend and give thanks to a
gracious God for the privilege of
your presence at the table.
The past month has been a busy
but largely uneventful one. Allen
Horowitz and John Cassella have
been completing the transition of
money and records as John picks
up the duties of treasurer.
Bob Head -Hq/714- has been
named Reunion Chairman for 1986.
I'm sure you will agree that with
Bob's flair for the unexpected,
1986 should prove to be a really
great reunion. You won't dare
miss it for fear of missing Bob
Head's "Greatest Show on Earth."
Remember it's Long Beach in
1986.
Membership continues to hold
up well but there are always a few
that need prodding and ,thus
create more work for already busy
unit reps. Please take the initia-
tive in sending your dues! If. you
don't want to be bothered* each
year, why not consider the lifetime
membership - then your worries
are over.
For those who have sent in
lifetime memberships, don't get
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