Hellcat News, (Norristown, Pa.), Vol. 11, No. 10, Ed. 1, June 1957 Page: 4 of 4
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12th ARMORED DIVISION ASSOCIATION
Karl G. Snyder, Executive Secretary
219 BROOKSIDE ROAD NORRISTOWN, PENNA
Non-Profit Org.
U. S. POSTAGE
PAID
Permit No- 401
LA SALLE, ILL.
FORM 3547 REQ.
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News About
HELLCATS
Bruce R. Jacobs (Tns Hq Co),
RD 3, Hanover, Pa., extends his
appreciation to all who make the
HCN possible. Through our paper
he has been able to learn the
whereabouts of some of his old
buddies, whom he has now con-
tacted. Bruce was visited by Glenn
Rupert, Indiana, Pa. If anyone
knows the present address of Wil-
liam R. Wittefield, formerly of
Fort Wayne, Indiana, please send
it to him. Bruce writes that he
v/orks for Caterpillar Tractor in
York and hopes to have his vac-
ation when we have the reunion
so that he can be with us. He has
two boys and two girls.
Marshall R. Lyon (D-43), 1719
7th St., Grand Rapids 4, Michigan,
would like to say hello to all
members of Company D, 43rd.
Albert B. Pounds (C-82), c|o
Green Hut Grill, Brownfield,
Texas, terms his new place of
business "The best eating place
in West Texas." It is located on
Routes 51 and 62. On a recent
trip to Oklahoma, A1 stopped off
to visit Noble Stuffleton, who
operates a funeral home and John
D. Craig, who works for a truck-
ing firm. A1 would like to know if
anyone has the address of Paul
Jordan, who was with the 12th at
Camp Campbell, but left the div-
ision while in Texas. Paul was
formerly from Pittsburgh.
Dennis O'Conner (Hq-17), 84
Lipton Lane, Williston Park, Long
Island, N. Y., writes he will see
us: in Cleveland.
Dewey D. MsKee (Hq-17),
Wetmore, Kansas, writes he is
hoping to make one of our re-
unions. Now is the time Dewey.
You won't be sorry.
Harold D. Mothersell (B-56),
P. O. Box 433, Empire 9, Calif.,
writes that Lloyd Reed and wife
stopped to visit recently. Lloyd
lives in Furlock, Calif.
Blanchard IS. Leacy (A, C-56),
3310 El Burritto Ave., Tuscon
Arizona, attended the first reunion
in New York, but lost contact
since then. He is happy to know
we are still in existence and glad
to become a member again. He
would like to hear from you boys
of his old outfit.
Ray D. Curry (A-66), 614 32nd
St., Parkerburg, West Virginia,
writes to ask the address of Chap-
plain William Bandt of the 92nd.
Can you help?
Dan Melli (B-82), 65 Kent Rd.,
White Plains, New York, is claims
manager for the American Mutual
Ins., and is kept busy taking care
of his new home and its half acre.
Carmine M. Siracuse (Sv-43),
934 41st St., Brooklyn 19, N. Y.,
writes he is married, has an
eleven year old daughter and was
best man at the wedding of Mike
Angelicola, who is sending his
membership dues to us. Mike's
address is 218-77 Hempstead Ave.,
Queens Village, L. I., N. Y. Car-
mine would like the address and
some news of Charles J. O'Rourke.
Someone registered Charles at
the Pittsburgh reunion, but gave
the wrong address. Will the per-
son who registered O'Rourke, get
in touch with Secretary Bensel and
give him the correct address of
O'Rourke.
James Cittadino (A-44), 46
Fourth Ave., Long Branch, New
Jersey, sends regards to Robert
Findley and Sylvester Brinker
(B-23).
Waino H. Heikkila (44th), Box
343, Cromwell, Minnesota, writes
that Tom Joyce and family visited
him last summer and that at the
same time he had visits from Mr.
and Mrs. Howard Blair and Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Heittolati.
Bob Downey (D-23), Emporia,
Virginia, writes that he was trans-
ferred to Norfolk, Virginia, May
5. Guess we will get your new
address pronto, Bob. He is busy
chasing moonshiners in those
rugged hills. Bob would like to see
more news from the boys of his
D Company. He also would like
the address of Charles Baird III
who was from Richmond, Va. Can
you help?
Elton W. Samuels (B-714), 2929
Parkway Blvd., Allentown, Pa.,
writes he enjoys the New HCN
and thanks all who are respon-
sible for the good work.
Ken Warnes (Sv-17), RD 1, Box
86, Aurora, 111., was glad to see
the namer, of George Vincent and
Max Reeder in the News. Ken is
very busy with the Boy Scouts
out his Way and will miss our
reunion due to the Scouts summer
camp at the same time as our
reun'on.
'Spud' Alessandrini (A-714), 527
G.eenwich St., Philadelphia 47,
Pa., is hoping to make the reunion
if at all possible and states that
he hopes to be a lifetime member
of the association.
Eugene W. Thomas (Sv-714),
Co D, 116th Armd. Cav., Black-
foot, Idaho, wishes he could make
the reunion, but sends a hello to
John Collins and Kinsey Watkins.
Martin R. Loftin (Sv-714), 310
E. Fifth, Bonham, Tevas, has been
working for the Texas Highway
Dept. since leaving the service.
He has an 11 year old son, and
corresponds with Kenneth H. Flyr,
who lives in Doniphan. Nebraska,
and Ken Warnes.
Albert Zimmerman (92nd), 2911
Santa Ana St., South Gate, Calif.,
writes that he cannot make the
reunion since he started a new
job, but extends wishes to every-
one to have a good time in Cleve-
land.
Carmello Amato Jr. (Hq-92),
Box 514, Wallace, Idaho, visited
Edward Tibesar, Mandan, North
Dakota, and Elmer Heinleins and
Henry Trumps of Saginaw, Mich.,
last summer. He reports that
Henry (152d) is handicapped by
multiple-sclersis, but is able to
get around with a cane.
George W. Dreher (Hq-92), 15492
Heyden Ave., Detroit 23, Michigan,
writes that he will be at the re-
union in Cleveland this year.
Robert J. Chace (Hq-17), 149-08
Fifth Ave., Whitestone 57, New
York, writes "I'm going to try
and make the reunion, even if I
have to fly back and forth for
the one day available to me."
Bob would like to know if any of
you members know the address of
Sgt. Eddie Bellett (Hq-17), whose
home was Paducah, Ky.
Raoul L'Heureux (B-17), 26
Wisteria St., Salem, Mass., would
like to hear from some of the
boys of the anti-tank platoon of
B-17.
Arthur Ernst (C-17), Austin,
Minn., writes he enjoys the HCN
very much, has never been to a
reunion and gets to see some
fellows from the il2th who are
not members of the association,
buddies too, get them to join the
Art, do yourself a favor and your
association and all of you plan to
attend the reunion in Cleveland.
Make it your vacation and we
promise all of you a good time.
William T. Self (Hq-92), 429
Fourth St., S. E., Roanoke, Va.,
is recuperating from a broken
foot. Hopes to make the reunion
this year.
William C. Knox, Jr., (Tn Hq),
c | o White & Case, 14 Wall St.,
New York 5, N. Y., married a
girl from Sweden, whom he met
in Germany. They have two boys.
Bill specializes in banking law.
Leon Dworkin (Div Tns), 7547
Woodcrest Ave., Philadelphia 31,
Penna., is married; has two sons;
and would like to read more news
from the boys of his outfit. So
write us, fellows.
Ronald R. Blazek (C-56), 15713
Corsica Ave., Cleveland 10, Ohio,
says he will be sure to be with
us at the reunion. He is still
single and works for Pemco, Inc.
His army home was the half-
track "Clarise." Remember?
SFC Spencer Wigner (Sv-56),
Hq & Hq Co., 9th Inf. Regt., APO
731, Seattle, Wash., has been
located by "Pop" Butler, after
losing contact for quite awhile.
You members who remember
Spencer should take a few minutes
to write him.
Robert C. Brooks (Hq-56), 151
Capistrano, Shell Beach, Calif., is
happy to tell us that our HCN
gets results. From his request in
one issue he was able to locate
a buddy. The information was
sent to him by Jack and Jean
Downey (152).
History of
12th Armored
"Combat
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