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HELLCAT NEWS
Sept. 1982
very short time. Then when you
keep that hobby of stain glass
going, you'll find the days are too
short. Mary does the writing and
she says that she is being both-
ered by some eye problems. Take
it easy, we are looking forward to
seeing you both this summer.
Don't let Paul gain too much
weight. (He's stopped smoking,
and gaining like mad.) Keep the
"NO SMOKING" going but keep
the weight in line also. Thanks for
all your fine letters and help that
you two have shown me this past
year. It's people like you that
make this job a pleasure to do
each month. Keep it up. Paul and
Mary are having the guests, first
the LaRose's are arriving, then
the John Howerton's then the
Parenzan's. What a house full,
what a party that is going to be.
Ed Eaton, A, writes that he is
on his way North this August and
will be looking up some of the
44th Wolfpack. He's coming from
Florida and is looking forward to
some cool weather. I have news
for you Ed. Today it is in the 90's
and high humidity, but give New
England a few hours and all could
change. But where your going
down on the Cape will be just
right. We were down on the Cape
yesterday (July 7th) to visit our
son and it was beautiful, nice sea
breeze and the whole day was
great.
Orval and Clara Edwarda, Sv,
have been very busy with their
garden, yard work, and just run-
ing around from here to there.
Orval says that they have been
down to "Opera-land" for four
days and were leaving for the
World's Fair for a vacation of six
days. They were paid a visit by
Mark and Eva Nell Hunter a few
weeks ago and all had a good
time. I've said this before, no
matter where a 44th Tanker goes,
there is someone in that area that
is anxious to see and talk to
another Tanker. I have a Rand
McNally Road Atlas with every
44th Tanker marked in red ink on
each map in the booklet. What a
trip that would be! Everyone I
have been in contact with, tells
me to be sure and come see them.
From coast to coast.
J.P. and Lorene Howerton, SV,
have also made it to the World's
Fair. It is a wonder that where
there are so many of the 44th
Tankers going, that some of you
don t meet. All are having a good
time at the fair, and by all reports
many more are going. J.P. wrote
that he was on his own for a
while. Lorene was down "on the
plantation in Louisiana" for a
short visit and he was expecting
her home that afternoon. I'm sure
he was pleased about that, being
your own cook isn't the best way
to a man's stomach.
Claude & Caroline Spargur
have just finished a vacation
which took them over many miles.
3600 to be exact. They first went
to Midland, Texas, to see Wil &
Flor Peden, "A" Co. None of us
have seen them since we were at
Independence, MO in 1977. They
all had a great time looking over
the photos and talking about what
has happened to the Wolfpack
since they were in Independence.
Claude has made them both think
about coming to Springfield in
August. Then they drove to
Lubock, Texas to visit with
Bufford Williams. Cluade says the
bear hug that Bufford have him
was really something. His ribs are
still sore. Again the photos and all
the news of the 44th. Bufford
looks just as he did 37 years ago,
and all the work he is doing keeps
him that way. How come it didn't
work for you and I, Claude? Guess
it must be that Texas air. Then a
long trip to the Don Malmfeldts,
"B" Co. and again a nice visit. He
couldn't get with Buddie Cain
while he was there, Buddie was
off playing the horses in Omaha.
Then a short visit with the Larry
Stringbers then to home sweet
home. Now that was a nice
vacation.
A short note from Jack & Kate
Steck, Hq., along with their anni-
versary card that they sent to the
wife and I. Jack and Kate, Ethel
and I were married 40 years ago
on July 11th, 1942. We found this
out by talking about grandchild-
ren a few reunions ago. I must
pass this on to all. Jack says, "It
has been awful hot here lately and
I'm gonna straighten up my act,
cause if hell is hotter than here, I
don't want any part of it." All of
us plan to attend many more
reunions so we'll probably be
around for the 50th. Right? (Jack
was talking about the weather,
when he mentioned how hot it
was.) Gotta make that clear.
Bill & Mary Kellis, D, sent
word that all is now well. After
Bill having had a "near miss" of a
heart attack last April, he is now
coming along very well. Mary
writes that only for the fact that
they have good doctors in their
small town, Bill's attack was
caught in time. The faster one is
brought under control the better
the chances of full recovery. Take
it easy Bill and let Mary be the
boss. To those who would like to
send a card the address is William
& Mary Kellis, P.O. Box 324,
Menard, TX 76859. Isn't it always
the way-!? Mary sends best re-
gards to all in the 44th, along with
Bill's wishes for all to have a good
summer. They both say that they
are going to stay up on their little
hill and catch all the breezes that
go through Texas. Leave some for
those in the lower sections. If I
can remember the Texas I knew.
I'd want any breeze within 50
miles.
Merv & Martha Herndon "B"
sent out a notice to all the fellows
in B Co., he mailed it on July 4th
and reminded all: "That he
throught it appropriate to write
(on July 4th) on the Anniversary
Day of our Country's Freedom,
since you have done your part in
preserving that freedom." He re-
minded all that they should keep
in touch with their former com-
rades and the surprise of locating
others is always great. Martha's
father is still in critical condition
and we all hope things work out
for everyone. Ray Ablitz, Hq,
sends word that he has had his
share of problems. His physical
condition will not allow him to
travel, plus the expense of all his
medical bills eats up all the extra
cash. He has spent enough time in
the hospital to own one of the
wings. Anyone who has been on
the sick list knows full well what a
period of sickness will do to the
pocketbook. We all of the 44th
wish you and Reda a fast recov-
ery and then stay well.
John & Betty Ann Peer, Hq,
used their company letterhead to
send a short note. John is in the
oil business, PEER OIL CO., and I
bet he gets the same question
asked him as I ask my oil man.
"When are the prices coming
down?" I also know that he gives
the same answer. "Soon, I hope."
Not easy to be in that business
today and keep your "Kool."
Right John?
Jim & Marion Keegan, D, write
that they are in hopes of seeing
George Meninno this summer.
Jim, be well assured that I have
Meninno signed, sealed and he'll
be delivered to you this August.
Jim writes that Marion's mother
passed away last January. Sorry
to be so late but all of us in the
44th send our deepest sympathy.
Jim & Marion's daughter was
married in April, another
daughter presented them with
their second granddaughter. So
this now makes four grandsons
and two granddaughters. Jim
does admit that it has been a very
busy spring.
By the time this is read, the
44th's reunion will be over, but -
I received a very nice note from
Phyllis that started, "that the old
cowboy from Montana and she
were coming East to Springfield."
Now that is good news. Bill and
Phyllis have invited all the 44th to
get out where it's God's country
and enjoy. Watch out we're going
to take you up on your word and
head West. Bill Vincent is from
Hq Co and last year we met for
the first time. As with the rest of
the 44th family, Phyllis and Bill
became part of us immediately.
Lets hope that we have many
more years to be together.
Merv & Martha Herndon, B,
are looking forward to coming to
the East Coast. He is anxious to
get a look at all the weapons in
the Springfield Armory. He was
telling me that it is about time
that he looked into retirement.
Seems that he has spent pretty
close to 45 years in the service of
Uncle Sam, one way or another.
His Army days, then in the active
reserves, then the reserves, then
as a civilian instructor. I may
have things twisted, but he sure
has given a lot of service to the
US. It is always a great evening
when Merv calls to keep me
informed on what the "B" Co.
boys are up to. His letters to all of
them are always something to
look forward to. He sents me one
also, to let me know what is going
on.
Fellows, keep you dues paid up
to date. It is quite a job to get the
reminders out and besides it's a
waste of money and effort. If you
have forgotten, do it now - - then
you can SMILE, AND MAKE
SOMEONE HAPPY - TODAY.
Ray "Red" Cartier
44th Tank Battalion
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