Township Tattle Vol. II No 2 - Millburn Public Library

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VOL.11 HO. 2 JUNE 1943 MILLBURN, N. J,
GOSSIP HERE AND THERE
No one can accuse us of being rank conscious but when a- Lieutenant
takes time out to write 'us two "V" mail letters in one month it makes
us pleased and smug as anything, LT, FRANK T. HENSHAW says he was surprised
to read in an earlier issue of his visit home on furlough. You
are right, Tommy, it Certainly was a case of wishful thinking, and
while we can't trace the rumor at" this late date, here's hoping the
trip comes through in reality soon. Also we'll try to give out with
news of your former Short Kills friends, Dick Williams, Pierce Cassedy,
Tommy Lyons and Bill Vanderbilt, so keep reading, Tommy.
CPL. RICHARD WELLS manages to push his pen through clouds of dust while
writing from Gamp Hyder, Arizona. Dick says the chow is as swell on
the desert as it has been everywhere in the West, but he'll take Palm
Springs or Los Angolus (next to short Hills) anytime* Aside from the
heat the daily dust storms must put plenty of grit in the men because •
Dick also tells us that although one shower holds 300 men at one spray,
it isn't half big enough. Sounds cosy to us but what will home seem
like?
PVT, HAROLD R. PALMER JR. is now down at Fort Jackson, S,C, learning
to be a truck driver. Babying everything from a jeep to a 2^- ton job
must be quite a ticklish job, especially- whan, as Harold says, his
teachers purposely drop' one of the latter in a muddy shell hole end
then tell the- boys to get it out gently, Harold will be a dandy guy to
have around homo when that fine day comes along because soms of his
other training consists of learning how to care for and give medical
aid to 100 soldiers. We can hardly wait to have you apply a band aid
to us, Pvt, Palmer I
The old desk fairly glitters with Lieutenants' mail this month, and
here's a note from 2nd PALMER BRADNER. Palmer is at, the Ephrata
Air Base''way out in the state of Washington, and says he enjoys the
Tattle whenever ho comes daw.n to earth. . At present that, can't bo often
so it's just as well we aren't a weekly publication because Lt. Bradner
is first pilot on a flying fortress. Good luck, and thanks for all
those nice compliments.
Three postals from our pal ROCCO FIOLA, now-a Staff Sergeant (and congrats
on that)* Rocco has been transferred froai his old IOVG, lliami
Beach to Gulfport, Miss. Too bad because he really misses those shore
front hotels, palms and cocoanuts, although the weather is .just, as hot
if not'more so, Rocco must' take "iti all good-naturedly "because no's
just been authorized to wear the "good conduct" ribbon •which, combined
with the S/Sgt stripes must make his uniform a gorgeous sight.
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Speaking of gorgeous, that applies to both the penmanship artd embossed
letter paper of Pfc. JOHN V* PICCIUTO, Johnny is a Scott Field, Ill«<
and dashes off his niee long letter while waiting to go on "Flood Duty 11
Incidentally, there will be a change of rank any day now as Johnny is
due to graduate this month, so we*re.saving space in our Promotion Department
for him, • v ;
Another flood fighter is 2nd LT. C. E. RUSHER who says he's also still
fighting the Battle of Claiborne down in Louisiana, Bob is teaching
surveying in the Specialist School there, so, as he says it's plenty
dusty being sent to battle floods in Arkansas.and Mississippi must have
been a nice damp relief. Playing post Office again, vie pass on Bob's
message -to Fireman Al Shoemaker, "The Deacon thinks his eagle O.K. and
regards to all the rest of the force, too," Please don't get writer's
cramp for another six months as you threaten to# You've got a neat
sense of humorf Lieutenant, and your letter gives us a great lift, •
PFC FRANK DOYLE of the U.S.M.C. expects to be home sometime this month
wearing his brand new corporal stripes, so we're all watching for you,
Frank has passed through Aviation Machinist Mate School with flying •
colors and now is in Jacksonville, Florida learning how to be an Air
Gunner, Our sleuths tell us he's a Dick Deadeye with anything more
powerful than a water pistol so -we'll "yes" you to death. You ask
about Jack Davis and 'Bob Ward, While we haven't a "lost and Found" Department
we can tell you that Bob is now in Newport,- Jack has been
hard to. track down but we'll keep trying,
PVT. LLOYD, C SMITH JR.. paints a bright picture of Drew Field even
though he's not resigned to being in the A,E«F, Parked there since
February although impatient to see some real action, Lloyd says he's
still one of the "Americans exiled to Florida*' 1 Though not as cool as
the Jersey Shore would be we understand why Lloyd doesn't mind too much,
"A new addition to Drew Field arrived the other day -* WAACs.i Morale
here has jumped 100%, We. even have nice looking blonde ones - young
too," Ah me I Happy days,' We only hope your training in the Signal
Corps comes in handy with that gorgeous blonde,' Sergeant Lloyd,
Nice thanks from PVT, A.L. KASPEREEN who is still on Staten Island although
he's .switched companies since last month. Surely you must get
across the bridge sometimes, Al, so why not give us a flash at the old
Kaspereen features on your next visit home?
LT. ANTHONY WILLIAM MAUCIONE stopped in at Headquarters while home on
leave in April and it gave everyone a great thrill to meet him person-
&Hy, in the flesh and in uniform, Tony is now stationed at Ft. Lawton
seven miles from Seattle, which is one of the most beautiful Army posts
he's ever seen. Being in the Military Intelligence he has to be even
core close-mouthed than the rest of you men but he does say he hopes to
exchange the beautiful scenery for foreign soil soon. Hope you get
your wish, Lieutenant, and thanks for those good ones you sent us.
TECH. SGT, CARL N. WEBER is. still at Camp Murphy, Florida but hopes to
get out soon, (Florida Board of Commerce please note.) Carl says it's
so hot and humid the men go native whenever they're off duty in the
barracks and also that it would be a paradise for a Bug Collector, Only
problem would be the present pin shortage as there are more varieties
of bugs thei*e than any place else in the U.S.A. You haven't for-
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gotten our nice juicy home fed brand of mosquitos, have you Carl?' •
After HARRY SMITH'S cheery "Hi, Gals" we'&come right back with "Hi*
Marine" or. should it be "Hi. Lieutenant"? You gather (we hope) that
the erstwhile Mr, H, R, Smith of Millburn has now become a 1st Louie in
the Marine .Corp, Harry is with a Fighting Squadron at Parris Island,
South Carolina, doing lots of flying and, according" %G him (and speaking
of mosquitos) "just itching to get in the scrap," Glad we keep you
pod ted on all your friends and acquaintances, Lt, Smith, and thanks for
them kind words, . •
Millburn High School's former popular coach is now coaching Japs how to
behave. LT. PAUL CHERIN U.S.N.R. has been on active sea duty since
October but came ashore last month in time to catch up with our last
issue. Paul can't say much except that they've been on tough duty but
when on dry land, believe it or not, their base is an Indian Reservation,
Don't'come back to Millburn sporting one of those feathered Redskin
Derbies, but if you can pick up a few war cries in passing they'd
stop any enemy sub in its tracks and save torpedoes, (But who are we
to poach you?)
All is forgiven, but whs.n PVT* ED. PIKAART addresses us as "Dear Sirs"
it makes our voice break (but not- change). Thanks for your letter,
dear Miss Pikaart, because for a group of "Sirs" we're a bunch of sis-'
sies when it comes to flattery and kind words, Ed is at Camp Mc^uaide,
Californja , learning the inside story of Ccast Artillery and as that
means he's also learning to be pretty quick with 37 m.m, and 155 m.m,
guns he's no .one to fool with, so we'll stop kidding before his trigger
finger starts to itch. Galloping up and down hills and ester a
rough course would kill us so when Ed says they do it loaded with full
equipment PLUS wearing a gas mask we see what he means about Army
training being tough. "Sweet" though, and even the toughest Sergeant
is swell-as soon as the day's work is done — well,.,We hope to see you
soon, Ed, and will welcome you with open' arms- providing you stack your
arms at the door before entering - (Just sissias, as we admitted before)
Perhaps we're jumping at conclusions, but wo suspect the SMITH Brothers
(not cough drops) are sunning in the desert. Two "V" letters this
month from PVT. HENRY L, and PVT. THOMAS K. - and although they haven't
gotten together yet they are both in North Africa so there's hope.
First of all .let's wish Tom a Happy Birthday because since June 14th
he's all of 19 years old. Also thanks for sending us Harry's address
because he says in his letter he likes gettiir*\ the Tattle. Red also
feels that the end of World War II is very close and .Boy, do we hope
you're righti
Mrs. GEORGE H. TRUNDLE is kind enough to ©end along a personal "V" letter
which she received from her husband so we could see with our own
eyes the nice things he says about our efforts. MAJOR TRUNDLE was
moved to New Guinea last part of April but each is.sue always manages to
catch up with him, and the Postman never has to ring.twice, "
JOSEPH P. IDORE A.M.M. 2/c sends us a nice colored pitcher postal to
let us know he's O.K. though probably breathless from swooshing through
the' waves after the enemy. Joe promises to write a letter soon but until
that comes we'll just ga dreamy-eyed over his signature and that
"from your sailor" part, Nice work, Joe, and with .-that line you must
be holding up the reputation of the Navy for having a girl in every
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port. Also at that rate, so have we,
SGT. LEWE. LASSER has been transferred from Arkansas to Ft, Custer,
Michigan, and what a break it turned out to be. Also a lucky thing
that Lew isn't the hard-boiled guy most Army Sergeants are supposed to
be. When he received his new company of men assigned by the replacement
center among "them was one of Lew's former Math teachers, "Lord,
What a temptation! Especially when it used to be his pet hobby to see
that I missed football practise at least three times a week, 11 The exteacher
has been assigned to Lew's barracks and isn't a bad guy at all
except that what he knows about the Army isn't taught in Math classes.
Another interesting bit of news is that Sgt, and Mrs, Lasser are expecting
to have a new "commanding officer" sometime in the fall, Cdngratulations
and keep us posted so viie can elect the newcomer to our
Stork Club,
PFC. HARRY" MAC MANE is still being shifted all over the State of Flor-•
ida and has been sporting a gorgeous tan since February. He doesn't
say just where the last job was but it must have been a honey because
Harry and his pals set up a world's record, • They were building a new
Air Basse and laid a 4000 foot runway with matting in just 3&|- hours.
At that rate you'll be Millburn's champion handy man when you get back.
is one trick we've never tried, PFC. CHARLES HUMMER says he's
wearing a gas mask while writing to us. Come, come, Charlie, surely
we aren't THAT hard to take? Pvt. Hummer's brother, Fred, is now in
North Africa but from the description of Amarillo Air Field in Texas
where Charlie is stationed he'll be able to stand any climate. Plentyhot
and lots of dust storms and also, just to make things really "jolly,
they put on gaa attacks to keep life from becoming monotonous. (That
clears up the gas mask mystery and we're relieved, too,) Thanks for
writing under such difficulties and we'll try to pass on Jim Bate's
address.
A/C EARL R.
be sent to I, MELLBN JR. U.S.N0R, is out in Olathe, Kansas but hopes to
> Corpus Christi, Texas for his final training. He is only
30 miles from Kansas City which, according to him-, is the best liberty
town in the West, (Chamber of Commerce please take a bow) Great to
hear from you, Earl, and we know 'that once you get in a plane again
after all this ground work you'll fly through the air with -the greatest
of ease. Good luck to you,
JOHN WAREHBffi S 1/c has been busy on a "Big Battlewagon" - (ship to
you) so even if he had more time to write there isn't much he'd be allowed
to say, Johnny says he reads in the Tattle of all the home town
boys meeting each other in different parts of the wor"ld, but so far he
hasn't had any such luck. However, there are a lot of Jersey boys on
his ship and they enjoy reading "us" too, .Thanks, and maybe you'll
take us for a row around Taylor Pork when you come paddling home,
SGT. MARK HANSON should change the last letter of his last name to "M"
judging by the attractive snapshot, he sent us of him and his girl
friend "Dotty" both of whom are now enjoying California's sunny cli-
/ mate, (Calm down goils. Dotty is but a mechanical lady eagle,) Mark
says we can take the State of Washington and lay it in the corner for
mouse bait as far as he is concerned?? Sounds like too big a job for
us. Anyhow, thanks for your fine letter and photo, and the news that
your bro-in-law, DOUGLAS MILLER is now a Private at Fort Dix. As for

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-the girls left behind, they'll still be here waiting for the return of
Millburn § s choicest malehood when this grim job is done*
S.O.S. for Merlin and his*Pied Piper! To wit, LT.Q.g.) WILLIAM C.
RIDGEWAY JR. was home recently on 12-days leave looking straight, tan
and handsome in his Navy whites and fraught with complimentary comments
on our Tattling work. But he says the cockroaches in his New Orleans*
abode have been supplanted by big belligerent rats • All we can say is
"GlugJ"
A/C ROGER WENT writes us a cheery letter from Glenview', Illinois, and
says that except .for the weather (like Moby Dick - thar she blowst)
it's a great place to be, Roger says he»s lost contact with the four -
other Millburn boys who were with him at Chapel Hill but he doesn't
mention their names, so, if any of you readers are "it", we hope you'll
remedy the situation. One of them can*t be CPL» CARL WIJJLIAMS as he
writes that he has been corresponding with Roger regularly. 1 (More
about Cpl* Williams in Sraall World.)
EUGENE GREENBURG A.R.M.3/C has writtn us giving us his new address
(one of the N. Y. Fleet P.O. variety) with a Patrol Squadron. Where-* -
ever he is, the mosquitos are the hungriest and he suggests that the
Red Cross Blood Bank ought to sign them up as the carnivorous pests
sure know how to draw the ruby fluid from the lad f s arteries. All we
can say is that our greedy local skeeters would win in any sanguinary
contest and theya-Iook as big as a B 19 - honest! Happy flitting,
Gene ole boy, and •thanks for addressing us as "Madame" and not "Sirs"
this time,
CPL. SAM ALBANESE writes from Muroc, California, that he*s still hoping
to- find some of his former Millburn buddies nearby on the Mojave
Desert. Sam is busy as anything with his job of technical supply man
to a covey of P 38s» (We"re nuts about those twin tailed, streaks our**
selves, Sam, though we've never been nearer than a worn^s-eye-view to
one.) He sends greeting via this sheet to all his friends and "hopes
to see them all back home when we raise Old Glory all over the wo rid." -
a pretty nice hope we might addl
JOHN HORTON S 2/c has written us two letters. In the ficst one he
says if John Jacobus is so ca^razy about K»P. he can take over for him
any day. While John was waiting for an opening in his school he whiled
away the time at K.P. duties which kept him so busy that his only free
time to read or write was when he managed to sneak into the "you know
what" after taps. In his second letter he* s still at Great Lakes
awaiting shipment, but fortunately not in the K.P. ranks any more. By
the way. John, if you mean PAUL WYKOFF E#M. 3/c we didn't say he was
at Great Lakes, (see page 16 of May Tattle) in fact we can't tell you
where he is. So sorry*
We have just received a smart green notice from the Short Hills Country
Day School announcing that MAJOR JJ^ESHQGH QUARRIER VJ;UJL address the
graduating class. Incidentally, one of the graduates i@ Berry Smith
(son of our co-scribe) who won a prize for his model plane last week.
His model and those of three other Short Hills boys will be on exhibit
at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D#C» in the near future.
Speaking of Washington D.C., LT. COM. BERNARD P. DAY U.S.N.R. and his
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Bernie's older brother, LT. JOSEPH P. DAY JR. of the Army Medical
Corps is living with them. Joe, who is waking in the Surgeon General's
office bumped into Mary Irwin in Washington recently, ,and as
they have known each other since they were so high they exchanged a
friendly embrace, but was Joe's face red when he got to his office and
his secretary advised him in a voice coated with suspicion that he had
a nice cupid's bow of lipstick on his manly cheekll
Three cheers for PVT. MARTIN J. FINAN who, although he is overseas, remembered
to show his Mother he; remembered her on Mother's Day, Mrs.
Finan received a beautiful plant and a nice cablegram, so no wonder
that slogan "Say It With Flowers" never had a bigger meaning.
CPL. DONALD COOPER seems to be walking his way into the Air Force but
we know he'll get there eventually. Poor Don just panted in after another
30 mile hike. We can't say just where he is, he's moved so often
but every time he is transferred he arrives just in time to join the
new boys on maneuvers,
LT. JOSEPH A. BENNETT has finished four weeks at Ft, Monmouth and is
now in Philadelphia at the Signal Supply Center, Commuting home from
there isn't bad except Joe will only be there four weeks also,
Nice home town reunion for PFC. JOSEPH BAILEY. When Joe was in Denver
Colorado, a couple of weeks ago he visited JACK HOMEY and his wife.
May we say "a couple of Honeys?"
The Cornwall family are walking on air and sprouting wings these days.
Can't blame them for being proud because their only son and heir.
Clift Jr., sprouted his wings too on June 15th, SONNY C0R1WALL is
waiting to be somewhere for further training, so periiaps he'll manage
to sandwich in a few days at the old homestead en route,
Here«s news of another old pal, ROSS CUMMINS is now at O.C.S. Adjutant
General's School down at Ft, Washington, Maryland, Study, hard, Ross,
and don't forget to turn the charm on Teacher,
PVT. CARL DINGER has applied for O.C.S. but in the meantime isn't letting
much moss roll under the stones (or something like that) . Carl
says the R.O.T.C, course at Rutgers is doing well by him and his. outfit
parades so smartly they've even been mistaken for West Pointers -
and that, as you know, is going some,
PVT. WALTER ER1CKS0N of the U.S.M.C. has finished training at Parris
Island and arrived home June 19th to spend ten days. Just as well
Walt decided to spend some of the time down on the Jersey Shore because
his Father and Mother were so delighted to see him they shot the works
on coupons the first week he was home,
LT. JOHN H. GI1MQRE has his wings now and is soon to start at Gunnery
School, which sounds as though Jack would be a menace in the air any
month now.
And thank you PVT. ROBERT HAMBRIGHT, Bob says he wades through our
every word as it's the only way he.has of keeping track of his fighting
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PVT. ROBERT FETTER is literally doubling in brass while fighting war.
Bob is v in the camp band out at Iowa City and has sent a hurry call home
for his trusty trombone. In the meantime he's filling in for the bugler
who is a temporary casualty.
PVT. BENJAMIN HELLER is thriving even, though we can't say -what climate
agrees with him. Ben likes swimming in the Mediterrean and has gained
15 pounds in tspite of all the hard work,
AVIATION CADET "MAC" ERIE will be just another old salt if he isn't
transferred soon, Mac is some where in sunny California where the thermometer
wilts at around 140°P daily and, also daily, he and the other
fliers eat from five to fifteen salt tablets regularly.
We bet PFC. CLARENCE B, HOKE JR. is a bit weary of sun too, Clarence
has seen real action in Tunisia, although we couldn't tell what he's
doing now even if we know. Let's hope it's resting, though.
SGT. JAMES M. GROSSMAN is a lucky bird. Not only is he enjoying the
scenery deep in the heart of Victoria, Texas, but his wife is there to
share it all with him,
A/S JOHN D. VOORHEES has completed his boot training at Manhattan Beach,
(You missed an opportunity if you failed to look up our scriirc's husband
LT. COM. FRENCH, Jack, If so it's too late now because Jack has
been sent to Maryland for a few months additional training,)
PVT. HAROLD B. GARRABRANT's Mother was nice enough to to ing in one of
Harold's "V" letters for us to read. He's well and happy and says the
meals are very good,
CORP. DONALD H. SHOFFSTALL's family were baffled and bewildered when
they received the annual report of the American Red Cross of Wayne
County, F.C. Couldn't imagine why they'd been so honored until they
discovered that the cover had been painted by son Don, He is quite an
artist in addition to being a top notch engineer and soldier. While
convalescing in the Wayne County Hospital Don sketched his fellow patients,
nurses and doctors so well that the towns people heard about it.
By the time Cpl, Shoffstall left for Mississippi he also left behind a,
trail of original drawings of the homes, hunting dogs and landscapes
for the residents,
LT. PRESTON T. COURSES" writes from Camp Hale, Colorado, that while they
had no snow in February there is plenty there now, Pete is with the
ski troops and even with the sun out it is so cool they can never work
up a good lather. We always said there's no place like home,
CAPTAIN THOMAS'ALOYSIUS O'LOUGHLIN's gain is our loss. Mrs, O'Loughlin
and the children have banked the home fires and gone to join him in a
beach house at Atlantic Beach, N.C. Sfee was a tireless worker for the
A.W.V.S. (See Cupid's Corner for further O'Loughlin news)
LT. .GEORGE H. PENDERGAST may be in Missouri but he's one boy who doesn't
have to be shown. His engineering outfit knows all the answers,' so
one of their duties is to show the Missourians how to cope with the
flood aftermath. Everything is under control now although still on the
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DONALD SCOTT has graduated from Princeton (how time flies) and is now
roving around the campus of Columbia University as an Apprentice Seaman.
We don«t know if that entails tight pants j a sailor, collar and
beanie, but if so- -"on Donald it looks good", we're sure.
S/K 3/c HARRY E. NUSE is now in New Zealand, and says the people are
very like Americans and the country beautiful. Harry also mentions an
incident in his recent Father's Day letter home which, should make
everybody cringe with shame - us home folks, we mean. While on board
ship heading'for the fighting zone- a bond drive was put on. The 2nd
day of the drive, with only 40% of the men registered, they passed the
goal « and eight more days to do I If sailors and soldiers en route
can come,through like that—-— Oh well, I guess you get it that we
feel sheepish as anything at this pernt.
All you fine, guys have your fair share'of fan mail and inquiries from
co-combatants but even so you 1 11 agree that LT. ADRIAN DE DECKER leads
the list, and deservedly so. All we can say is tiiat. you're old friend
has been heard -twice over .the. short wave radio and says he is well, •
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CLARENCE A. HILL JR. was graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy at
Annapolis on June 9th. (Leave-off the "Junior" and that name should
ring a bell with you public spirited ex-Millburnites.) . Clarence is
now an Ensign and•stationed at Jacksonville, Florida,
Now that things in North Africa &re quieter, LT. JOHN" C. CORY is marking
time by enjoying good meals in Tunis and Bizerte. John had a few
close calls but it's all in the game and the old Cory chassis came
through unscathed.
LT. EDWARD L, CHALIF hopes any of the old crowd of Scout Troop 15 will
get in'touch with him if they wander South. (We 1 11 forward any letters
to him, remember,) Eddie is. the only Lieutenant on the Staff of the
Major General at Camp Croft, S,C, All the others have the rank "of
Lieutenant Commander or higher, all of which backs up what the home
town always knew about it's talent.
LT. HAROLD V. NUNGESSER is coming home on leave any day .(or month) now.
Can't blame his family for making the most of every moment and, space
permitting, they're counting on returning; to Minneapolis with him to
prolong the visit.
Another happy break is that Mrs, Ward is on her way to join her more
uniformed half, CPL. FRANCIS F. WARD. Frank has been transferred to
Camp Crowder, Mo. and evidently has been fortunate in locating accommodations
for the little woman, nearby,
A/C JACKSON A RIKER will have good caus6 to throw out those" broad .
shoulders and do a bit of strutting. His Mother and also his fiancee,
pretty Jane Lonergan, left June 24th to see him clown at Chapel Hill,
N.C. (and be seen by his .fellow cadets, we might add - we will add,;
PFC. JAMES N. •TOMBYLL was a bronze beauty when he arrived home from •
California recently on a week's furlough. After his maneuvering around
the desert we don't blame him for enjoying any shade he can find.

By the way, Jim's brother PVT. CLIFFORD FRANCIS TOMBYLL is using his
knowledge of manual training "out at the brand new Camp Ellis in Illi-»
nois. Cliff has be en, making desks for Colonels in his spare time and*
another extra-curricular job is reporting for the hospital paper.
Mo. M»M.2/c GEORGE EDWARD NES1ON must have arrived safely because his
recent letters describe Africa and Arabs. Good luck, George, ^
hope you've regained your sand legs#
SGT. H. PIERCE is in Midland, Texas, and doing more that just flying
around ("which would be plenty) Piercey doesn't know what they'ire get
ting him ready for but lately he's been on 24-hour duty loading bombs
and doing other light chores.
CPL.. RICHARD WARREN 3LUHM got a break when he was sent up frora Washington,
D»C» on an Army job* Dick combined business with' pleasure and
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The Sanders family is getting ready" for a big time this month. CPL.
HOWARD L. is due home from Nashville, Tennessee, on his first furlough
since joining up last October, And just to make the reunion c'omplete
SGT, DAVID M. SMDERS expects to get a three d^y pass from Richmond
Virginia.
The finest jewelry Mrs. Norman Wiss ever owned is that three star pin
on her A.W.V.S. Motor Transport uniform. She and Mr, Wiss have a right
to be proud (though a touch lonely) with all three boys in the service,
PVT. FREDERICK of the U.S.M.C.R. has received orders to report July .
1st for specialized 'training at Yale, home territory as Fred was a former
student there, KENNETH who was a junior at Lehigh before entering
the service is now at Ft, McClellan, Alabama, while ,.'3KMAN F. WISS,
whom we listed by mistake in our May issue as a Sergeant, is at O.C.S.
at Ft, Monmouth,
PVT. LENNY D'QNQFRIO writes his Mother that while he gets plenty of
figs and olives, the food is scarce. How' about sending us some of the
o3..d oil, Len, and we're not kidding? The days are too hot and the
nights too cold so Len and his buddies decided to warm up over a bot~
tie of native wine at 200 francs per. The price alone should have
done the trick.
While on his recent furlough'SGT. AL COLAMDREA spent most of his time
with Dr. Pat Dante. The Doc. in case you don't know it, is a brother
of Millburn's former hobbyist, PVT. AL. (How is that hobby of yours-,
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Do you know that
1. A/C MICHAEL DI GIOVANNI is missed by all the gals and hanger s-v
around at Kolb r s Ice Cream Clubbe?
2. PFC. GEORGE FLYNN'G family haven't heard from him in three weeks?
3. PFC. ROCCO SMMARTINO, the former dashing postman who never had to
ring twice was kept busy shaking hands while trying to cross
Taylor Park on a recent leave"?
4. CPL. EMILIO MANFRA calls home long distance once a month and DOES
NOT reverse the charges?
and that
5. SGT. JOHN SPERANZA, the lucky lad, gets home -almost every weekend?
If you didn't know, you do now and, apropos of Johnny's note, we
hope you'll all be in the same boat and home soon,
SGT. VINCENT A. SCHAULER is far from home but he's setting up housekeeping
as cozy as you please - in North Africa. Vince says 'they've
fixed up their tents with beds and mosquito netting. Also foot lockers
made out of bomb boxes and a writing table. "Best of all, we have
electric ligh.ta. Boy oh boy, just like living uptown only not half so
crowded." Another bright note is that they can go to town every third
day (if they aren't busy) for a bath and send their clothes to a laundry.
Sounds like most of the conveniences of homo, Vince, but we know
you'd be willing to swop places with us any day.
We're delighted to have finally caught up with PVT. CHARLES M. KIRK -
PATRICK JR even though indirectly. For a while, way back, we sent the
Tattle to him regularly and then lost track of him. Now, Charlie old
boy, you*re going to get it again willy nilly, and perhaps on account

of that A.P.O. address it will b e welcome.•
LT. DAVID M. BARTRON writes a nifty letter from Pittsburgh California
(We never were strong on georgraphy but the.postmark backs us up on
this). He says it is just like Grand Central the way people come, and
go but a bit disheartening for the -instructors, like himself, who just
sit around hoping to get a chance at real action. That's the price
you have to pay for being a good teacher, Lieutenant, but if you want
action we hope you get it soon. Also thanks for sending us birthday
greetings and we're glad our gabby gossip saved you from a' dull night
on the desert. Incidentally, Lt, Bartron is the son of Mrs. Elsie L,
Bartron, a name and person to remember. As chairman of Home Service
for the Millburn Red Cross, Mrs. Bartron is the lady who is always 4
standing by, ready and willing in case any of you boys need help.
Ever since May 18th it has been CAPT. JOHN L. KEMMERER JR. of Atlanta,
Georgia, formerly Short Kills. Johnny and Mrs. Kemmerer (the former-
Mary Liz Halbach) are both working hard at the'ir various jobs even'
though the weather is getting so warm it*s an effort to even use your .
mind* Their name and address is in the phone book and although it*s
almost as bad as Short Hills to find your way around, they hope
old friends will seek them out. CAPT. BOB WILLIAMS did just -that while
driving through to North Carolina and Mary Lia outdid the Southern hospitality
by supplying a shower, home grown supper, and chat* The main
dish was an omelet whipped up by Capt. K. from "the harvest of their
eleven laying hens. Matter of fact, eggs are handy things because Mary
Liz still has "Joe" the outsize cat who insists on meat.
A nice picture postal from M.M. 1/c G. N. BECHTLS who says he has
nothing to say but "'thanks a million." That's enough and thanks for
taking time out to write it. Good luck and good health, Boy.
This should really be in our Silver Lining column but as that group of
tidbits has already entered the maw of the typewriter we'll jot it herenamely
- HUGH M. AUSTIN was one of 52 Blue jackets out of a class of
129 promoted to the petty officer rating of Mo,]l.,M. 2/c upon graduation
from the Wavy*s. School of Diesel Operators at, the University of
Illinois, and is now taking advanced Diesel'training at Wavy Pier,
Chicago, according' to a newspaper clipping that has fluttered onto our
desk, Hugh, incidentally, is but 18 years old and earned his promotion
through outstanding scholarship and. exemplary conduct* Three
cheers for you Hugh!
Out of Darkest Africa comes a "V" letter from Lt. R. V/. COOK who says
the ebon continent looked anything but dark as they landed after days
and. days afloat, Lt. Cook is looking forward to getting his silver
bars sometime this month (or should we call you Cap-ain already?) and
to adds "that "all is not sand" as some reports would have us believe.
In fact, his part of 'the country is not unlike California, but of •
coarse he'can't tell us just where he is except.that he was moved
farther East recently. Write us again Bob.
PFC. ED PRESSLER pens us a nice billy doo from Santa Maria Army Air
Base, Calif ornia. , whence he has arrived from South Dakota, ' Ed is still .•
trying to find out the correct definition of "furlough" as the version
in the dictionary doesn*t seem to jibe with his C.O.*s ideas on the
subject. Anyhow, whatever it isf Ed ain't had none of it -to date - a .;•

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little matter we hope will be rectified soon. And don't forget to come
and see us if, and when.
A hasty note has come in from CPL. ROBERT 0. L. KENT informing us of
his new and mysterious A.P.O. La, address, warning us that he can no
longer receive parcels and winding up with the cheery message that
he'll write soon and that he enjoys the Tattle no end. Well, Bob,
wield that pen our way when you can. Meanwhile, good luck.
We note with pride that it is CPL. MICHAEL PASSARELLI now, according to
his latest and very interesting letter. He's going to school-at Camp
Consair, San Diego, California, learning the innards that make those
B 24 Liberators, such a sky menace to To jo and Adolph. To get to San
Diego Cpl* Passerelli really saw a good bit of the ole U.S.A. from a
train window. The only part that saddened him a little was that -each
mile took him farther from Millburh, He hasn 1 1 met any other local
lads since he entered the service 6g- months ago either, so if any of
you boys are in that vicinity, how about making news for our "Small
World" column next issue.
We'd already written up S/SGT. JOSEPH FORMICHELLI in "Silver Lining"
when -a "V" mail letter came in at the zero hour, so we want to thank
you Joe for giving us the lowdown on all your exciting doings in the
Africa Theatre of war. Also for giving the American Red Cross such
nice compliments. We know they are doing a fine job but it's good to
hear it first hand, too. Happy raiding and keep up the good workj
CPL. ARTHUR S. MACOMBER has finally arrived at Colorado Springs, although
leaving Spokane was a wrench as he enjoyed everything about it.
This can't be so bad either though, or else Artie is a born optimist.
He's living in a tent now, but that's 0,K. because it's cooler and
pleasanter than a barrack is in the summer. Also they are only 75
miles from Denver (with an eye on future leaves) and nestled at the
foot of Pikes Peak. In fact there are lots of side "trips to take when
and if there .is the time but Art is hoping for a real furlough soon so
he can get home. After almost a year we think you rate one too.
Another friendly face we may see soon belongs to PFC. ANTHQN¥ CAIVANO
even though he is down at Camp Hulen, Texas. Tony has finished his
courses at Aberdeen, Maryland, and is back at work which gives him a
great kick. As he says, "Every time I tighten a bolt or repair a part
on one of these guns I feel we're all getting that much closer to
Freedom." His camp is on the Gulf of Mexico and at night and in the
early morning the views are beautiful. What goes on at noon, Tony?
Too busy to look?
LT. R. B. KOSTER takes time out from flying pursuit planes to tell us
he likes the Tattle. He received his April and May issues in a batch
and noticed that Steve Wilson was trying to locate him and Pierce
Cassedy, Now all we need is a word from the latter, as Steve is always,
one of our Grade A correspondents. By the- way ? Bud drops all
capitals when referring to Pierce and Pensacola as it's "the best he
can do for the Navy. Master Koster, as you can guess, is an Army man,
RUSSELL A* HERBSTSOMSR S 2/c sends all his friends best regards and
hopes to meet them all again as soon as this war is ended, Rues is

studying to be a radio operator at Bainbridge, Maryland, after finishing
boot caqp the last of March,-and-while. Maryland is all very fine
still "Jersey is the best state in the Union, and Millburn and its
people -the best in the world." Nice letter and thems nice sentiments.
Many thanksr . • •- . .
SGT.' FRED. BROWN sends.a- message from Sacramento, California, to us and
also to. PFC. CLARENCE HQXE«... Referring to a news flash on'Clarence in
a recent issue, Fred wants us to pass this along. So here we go, docile
and eager to oblige, - "Glad to hear from you, Clarence, also to
heap about Stinky, Limey,. Chico and the rest of the boys. I see you
are getting a chance to put. to use some of the tactics you and I were
taught in the Carolina maneuvers." Fred goes on to tell us about -his
work,but space cranes our. style as usual. Tanks a lot, Sarge, and that
signature "from .an ardent fan" really gets us cold.
Judging from the tricks glamour puss WILLIAM lil. WAREHIMSi S 2/c is picking
up he 1 11 be nobody to trifle with when he gets home. Bill is at a
Landing Craft School out on the Pacific Coast working seven days a week
but all nights free (except when he has to work). While practising
landing they have to back off the beach and some of the breakers are
15 and 20 feet high. After three months of this Bill and his outfit
move to another base where 'they will 'train with Marines. And here's
the tough part —- (only don't leave this paper around for any snoopers
or Marines to read, Mr,, Wartime)-, Bill s ays "if the Marines start
acting wise we let down the ramp in ten feet of water. When they Jump
out it teaches them to keep their .mouths shut." Maybe you boya know
best but we'd.rather not be around when you start the fun. Keep writ-'
ing us. Bill. Your .sense of humor gives' the scribes a great lift.
PVT. CARL S. BAl)E!NHAt|SSN was visited by his parents recently at Fort
Bragg, North Carolina ? and his Mother tells us he looks fine ~- all •
eun bronzed and what have you. He 1 a with the artillery which sounds
good to us but bad for the enemy as he is reputed to be a deadeyedick
like his father. Good. nuntin 1 , Carli
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jjff. .QffE/ FEMININE FIELD •
We te&v from A/C ROGER WSIT that his sister, JOYCE WENT, is now a 2nd
Lieutenant in the I'JAAC stationed at Camp Ruston, Louisiana. Congratulations
? hitrn Vfcaitl When last we heard from you you were an O/C at
Fort jDes ITi
Here is a grand letter from B.A. 1/c CATHERINE CIANCI v^ho v/rites tliat
she liPvS coirpleted her training at Brooklyn Ho'Spitiai and 1B now a Hospi\.:il
apprentice l/c which is the e

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We have another feminine Marine, ' This time it's MARION WOLFE who
joined the Lady Leathernecks on June 15th. Marion has a brother in
the Army, PVT. DAVID H, WOLFE. JR.
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PARTS UNKNOWN •
PFC. JOSEPH WITTKO? writes from somewhere in the South Pacific that he
is being' royally entertained, having been invited to dine in various
peoples homes three times in one week0 All of which proves that Joe's
nice manners and thoughtful personality are also appreciated beyond
the confines of Millburn,
PFC. KAZIER MAZURKI must learn fast as he is off for parts unknown already,
having only entered the service in February,
SIGURD HOLME' (-^ ox the Holme Brothers' Radio Store) who has been somewhere
in Africky since way last August sent some interesting snapshots
to his brother recently showing the local color of his locale. The
subjects included a family of leopards, a camel definetely cheering
for the Bronx, and some decidedly un-Valentino looking shieks swathed
in face veils. In fact, we were so interested in the photos that we
absentmindedly walked off with the "Home Holmes" Brother* s lunch bag
instead of our similarly clad purchase„ So here we are with sandwiches
to refuel our flashlights while poor Mr, Holme tries to dine on our
bulbs and batteries -- tchk,tehkj
SMALL WORLD
Mary Irwin, our ex-scribe, has thoughtfully forwarded us a letter from
LT. COL. E. P, FliULDj JR, who was unaware of her Washington war job.
Anyhow Bub goes on to say that wherever he is (A.P.O. to you) he could
do with the Kless Diner and Kaiser's Drug Store and that life isn't so
bad but they are kept very busy (from what we see by the papers that
ain't no lie, Pearsalll) He has seen George Stone (who-is now back
here) and Dick Rumery is still over there with him. Drop one down
Benito's neck for us, Colonel, and do write and tell us how he liked
it!
Miami Beach really ought to change its name to Millburn judging by all
the local lads in the A.A.F. down there, TONY PASSARELLI writes that
he won a 10 mile race recently (good boyi) and ran sr i .k into ROCCO
GUGLIEMO and bride on-the finish line. And OF CQF 0 ' Je has seen that
ever-present Sergeant, our own soldier ROCCO FIOLAy *-oo, (More about
Sgt, Rocco elsewhere.) Many Salaams for your sweet, sayings about this
clarion, Tony, and we hope you'll find an opening soon. Hurrah, hur:*rah}
hurrah for you tooil
From Miami to Maine in one short paragraph - here we have a letter
starting "Dear Friends" (we like that) from A/S STEWART DOUGLAS way up
in Waterville, Maine, whence he was sent from Atlantic City, He has
seen DON BOOTHBY while both were indulging in "Physical Torture" (our
own title for calisthenics) on the beacho Stewart is attending Colby
College and hopes to be a pilot 'ere long. He spends his spare time
getting "spares" (oooh\) in the local bowling alley. Sounds like fun.
Incidentally, he also says he is proud to notice how many Millburn
warriors are earning more than Private before their names.

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CPL. CARL WILLIAMS types us a neat and nifty letter from Camp Hale,
Colorado, telling us that PVT. BILL VAN INGEN is there too, in the Medical
Detachment Service. Both boys want to know FRED SCHAEFER'S address
at Lowry Field. (Our records have a John P, Schaei'er, formerly.of
Lowry Field and now in North Carolina. Is he your man 1 ?) Carl is
waiting to be called for Aviation Cadet Training - from ski to sky as
it were. Meanwhile he wishes to send his regards to CPL. JACK
MCKE3VER via the Tattle, (yoo hoo, JackJ) and would like to hear from
him,
LT. JOHN BZRMINGHMt U.S.N.R. has finally written us after many fruitless
attempts (if we are to believe him on that.) He says he saw
ENSIGN ED WARNER recently and gave him his first aeroplane ride. John
says it's impossible to give that location of his outfit but he would
enjoy meeting any Millburn boy that happened along — BO you all can
figure THAT one out by your dear little selves as John has a Fleet P.O.
address and that ole Pacific is pretty beegI
PFC. CARMEN MARCANTONIO sees a lot of CPL. JOSEPH MARCKETTA out at Keyfield,
Miss., according to one of our ace reporters.
We don't know where but S 2/c A.M.M. FRANCIS CIAifCI recently met CORP.*
WARREN W. YALE of Short Hills for the first time. In other words, join
the Navy and meet your neighbors, eh Francis?
Another "Dear Friends" letter came from CORP. J. McKEEVER who tells us
he's seen BERNARD 1ANNOTTA, FRED RIZZO, JULIO POLICAKDO and BILL DAY,
and all have had many pleasant sessions of fat-chewing on old times.
Corp. McKeever is enamored with his present setup and tells us to keep
•our fingers crossed so's he'll remain at Camp Forrest, Tennessee a
while. O.K. -we'll keep the digits BRAIDED for you, Corpi As to the
addresses, see last paragraph in this Tattle.
CARL SCHDEN3R T.lvi. 3/c writes that PVT. JOHN GRIMBILAS is located only
90 miles from Carl's base in San Diego, California, and that they are
anticipating a get-together soon in Los Angeles or Hollywood (zoots
permitting?) Carl is ca-razy over his new base as they are allowed
liberty every night a week but one. Write us again, Millburn Sailor.
We like itI
CPL. CARL WILLIAMS celebrated his brand new double chevron by being
hospitalized with a sinus cold at Camp Hale, Colorado, which must have
been brought on by the high altitude (9500 ft!) We could use a little
of that rare air ourselves right now as the current heat wave has
melted our brain to the consis.tancy of boiled custard. Carl is with
the quartermaster corps of the ski troops, slithery slats to usj
Also hospitalized at Camp Hale is PVT. WILLIAM VAN INGEN who was recently
transferred to a Medical Detachment of an Infantry Mountain Reg
iment following eight weeks in the hospital with scarlet fever. And
now if you please, poor Bill is recovering from pneumonia, so maybe
we won't envy these two high altitude boys after all. Thanks for your
letter, Bill, and we sincerely hope 'that both you and Carl are on 'the
okeydoke list as we go to press.

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Poor PVT. RICHARD PHILP has been in the hospital three weeks with tonsilitis
but reports that he has had more o&j?e than he needed* Whattno
pretty nurses hovering about?
ENSIGN JAMES MOORE has been suffering from an infected ear but is Improving,
we»re glad to relate, and reports that ho*s received •wonderful
care too.
SGT, ROBERT JOHN HUFF has been ill with malaria somewhere in the South
Pacific area but is almost recovered at last report, all of which is
good news.
Via the old vine we hear that CPL, SOL GABRIEL was in the hospital last
month. Are you out now, Sol? If so, drop us a line and give us the
lowdown,
3/SGT. LEWIS BUFO has been in the hospital following a slight opera*
tion (we trust it wasn't of a cardiac nature, Lew?) from which, for- f
tunately, he is recovered.
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CPL. V, MASI is out of the hospital again after a bout with a bad
cold - Goodyl
Poor PFC. RQCCO MARCANTONIO finds wisdom a painful acquisition, as far
as teeth go anyway, as he's been laid up for over three -weeks giving
birth to a few of those mental giant molars. Good luck and a speedy
recovery,. Roccol
CPL. JAMES GROSSO has been reported as having a bullet wound in his
finger somewhere in Africa. Were you by any chance giving a digital
salute to those NAZZYS, Jimmy? We trust it isnH your trigger finger
and that the wounded member is back in working order by now.
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SILVER LINING
A promotion with fanfare i& what we call LT, NORMAN MARKS ento?y into
the Shavetail realm, as we received a gilt*edged announcement of same
from Miami Beach, Florida -• all very fawncy, and our frillyest congratulations,
Norrnan.
To JAME0 ¥. CONCHAR A.M.M. 3/c - Dear Jim, Worry not. itfJl is taken
care of. If you only knew how many times we've had that same requestl
Thanks for your letter and best of luck,
RAYMOND LYONS -JR. definitely belojigs in this happy column, having just
been promoted to H.O.M.M. 1/c with the highest honors in his division*
He has one of those puzzling Fleet P.O. addresses so «e hope our congratulations
won 1 1 take forever to reach him,
CORP. STEVE WILSON writes cheerily that he is all un-raun^ed now and
back drilling, etc* He*s at Ft. Monmouth where he can get home Weekends
to his newly bought home on, Wyoming Avenue* Steve says he Bought
the house so he«d hava a place to come home to now that his parents
have moved to Cape God, Until there is a Mrs. Corp. Wilson to keep
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BILL KERR writes us a nice letter from Washington, D»C. telling us he
expects to see the home town soon and that he likes reading about the
boys in our Tattle. He was especially impressed with our mention of
GEORGE EDDY. Good luck, Bill, and we hope to se«e you »
\ S.E. LOEHNER must be wearing a bewildered smile these days as he's
i the recipient of 8 cartons of cigarettes and the poor lad doesn't
e| We can 1 1 help but wonder if he will become bottom man in a
rage pile once the news leaks out.
JOE SALADINO is missed sorely on the Millburn Sanitation Department
truck. The home town ain't the same without that broad smile,
Beans, Don't lose itj
DR« FISCHER has recently received his promotion to Captain and is a
surgeon with the vifildcat Division now on maneuvers in Tennessee* He
wants to be remembered to all his Millburn friends. Thank youj
S/SGT. JOE FORMICHELLI is now adorned with an airmants medal and ribbon
for putting' in the required number of missions (no doubt his early
practice in piloting Miller's truck over these Hills was a helpj)
Come out from behind that red beard, Joe, and tell us whether there
are any eagle eggs in it.
PFC, LEWIS CUSAifO whose hobby is photography is acting as a waiter for
the officers 1 mess. Send us a photo of some nice juicy steak and a
hunk of butter, will you Joe?
TARNISHED SILVER
Ohi Oh I Just as we thought we had consigned this department to a long
sojourn in mothballs, along comes a mournful epistle from ANTHOJNY
O'CONE S 3/c. He says, "We are on some island in the South Pacific
and it's not pleasant down here," The poor guy sounds plenty homesick
and blue, but cheerfully adds that we mustn't think he is kicking
as he is glad to be doing his share if it means that his family
and all back here will bo safe. Buck up, Anthony, Who was it that
said, "Things are never so bad that they cannot be worse. 11 Anyhow, we
hope this edition finds you," happier. We sincerely trust that "Things
are never so bad that they cannot be lots better" for YOU!
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CUPIDS CORNER
June is living up to its name all right as the list of June brides
marrying service men grows daily. However, let's start with the engagement
of LT. THOMAS J. O'LOUGHLIN (son of CAPT and MRS. THOMAS hi
O'LOUGHLIN) and Miss June Sofie34 of Montclair. The lieutenant was
home recexitly but had to return to duty in Arizona prior tp the engagement
announcement.
And nov» for the Yielding belle which have been and are , tolling merrily
In a few days ENSIGN JOSEPH D. SCOTT is to be married (on June 25th to
be exact) to Miss Eleanor Kaighn of Atlantic City.
LT. A. D. SNYDER was married to Miss Mildred Peifer of Philadelphia by
the Arn^r Airfield Chaplain at Congaree, S. C»

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And here*s our old pal, REDMOND P. ROGERS, who celebrated his recent
promotion to Radioman 2/c by taking as his lifetime partner Miss Muriel
.•/.Ecker of Union at the Wyoming Church on June 19th. They have found a
lovely honeymoon cottage in Southampton, L.I. near the groom's station.
And here's another old friend, CPL,. TERRENCE GILI, now in the role of>
^rldegifoom, the blushing bride' being Miss Mary Eldam of Rochester, N.YJ
Tha oarerLony vms performed in the chapel at Camp Butner, North Carolina
on May 23rd, So THAT'S why we haven't heard from you lately, Terrence?
Best wishes to you both and thanks for sending us the amiouncement.
HARRY T. DEVERELL is a man who believes in signing his life away all at
once-.. In other words, concurrent with his voluntary enlistment in the
recent group of inductees, his engagement to Miss Mary Louise Bacon of
Weotfield has been announced and. we offer our double-barrelled congratulations.
LT, WILLIAM E. TAPLIN (son of one of our Tattle reporters) and Miss Ann
Baxter Foster of Newport were wed. on June 12th at Trinity Church in Newport..
A reception followed at the home of the bride's parents.
Lucky SGT. VINCENT TIGHE has his bride (the former Miss Felice Price
of Wyoming) staying with him at present at Ft. Knox, Kentucky.
LT. JAMES E. BARRETT, U.S.N.R. and his bride (the former Theresa Chalmers
of Soarsdale, N.Y.) have returned from a brief honeymoon following
their marriage in New York on May 29th,
On June 5th Miss Patricia Mullen and PVT. REGINALD V. SPELL JR. exchanged
"I do's" at Christ Church in Short Hills. Pvt. Spell is now
stationed at Sea Girt.
Gamp Campbell. Kentucky was the happy background of rice and orange
blossoms recently when SGT. ROBERT B. THORNLEY toqk as his bride Miss
Florence Bennisoh of Trenton? New Jersey.
STORK. CLUB, TIDINGS.
LT. and MRS. FAIRFIELD P. DAY, .U.S.N.R. have a baby daughter, born
June 8th and a girl child is just what they wanted, too, to be a nice
little sister for Fairfield, Junior. 'We don't know what, young Miss
Day's name is yet. .
We hope that MAJOR FRANCIS J. SKIDMORE (A.P.O. somewhere?) received
Mrs. Skidmore's cable announcing the advent of Francis, Jr. on June,
4th. Congratulations, pop I
lay 25th heralded the arrival of C, F. Rogge 3rd to LT.. and MRS. FRED-
ERICK ROGGE, JR. According to statistics C.F.R. 3rd is a husky young
gent who weighed 8 lbs., 3 o«J :
And here is a snappy engraved card from ENSIGN and MRS. WALTER KABIS'
bearing the happy news that v they had a son, Walter, Jr. on June 15th.
All of which makes a fine total of three Juniors and one young lady "'. '<
added to the tiny garment department this month.
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OUR OWN" "TANKS" CORPS
Pardon us for being "punny" with the above title, but we have received
so many letters of thanks that we have decided to start a new department
and, after all, it was you boys who began 'saying "tanks" instead'of
"thanks" so we're not entirely to blame.
We'll start taking our bows with a letter from LT. F. EVERETT ABBOTT
who pens his praise of our work from a palm thatched shack in one of
those A.P.O. spots. He says that the two big things that keep you all
happy are plenty to do and news from home, and for us to see to it that
our" mine ographod sheet continues to go out. Bless you, Evvyl
PVT. A, N. MARCANTONIO (a new Mar cant onio on our list, by the way)
writes us a delightful letter from Atlantic City saying, how happy he
was- to receive the Tattle,, as it's the only source of news about his
friends he has to date. Ho likes Atlantic City very much, what with
its many'amusements augmented by U.S.O, shows. Y#io wouldn't? Do write
us again, A.H., and tell us what the A. stands for as your first ini-'
fcial. . '
A very attractive scenic postal has come from PVT. HUGH FITZSIMMONS (we
love 'snow-capped mountings, especially in the non-oyster monthsJ) out
at Camp Carson. Colorado. He thanks us for the Tattle and says he always
looks forward to it, Hughie has been made assistant instructor
of machine guns — rat-tat-tat-tat and congratulations J
Another 1 card, scenic .with stars and eagles, comes to us from A/c JOHN
E. WOLF at Waco, Texas who informs us that he is at a basic training
school for-pilots and that he prowls through our publication with interest.
Thank you, John.
EATING GUR OWN WORDS-' '
Goodnessi ~ We got so snowed under with work last issue that we completely
forgot to tell you that • JOHN W, WHITE JRi is now a LT. COMMAN-
DER in the Naval Reserve. 3?erhaps that gleaming extra half stripe. just
bedazzled-us. Anyhow, our belated congratulations, John, and though
we haven't any words to eat exactly, wo are sucking our fingers and
standing in the corner in shame over our se'eming neglect.
ORCHID, EXCHANGE
The Mil3/burn~Short Hills Item gave the Tattle a vary nice "congratulations"
editorial in their paper on our first anniversary, and we, in
turn, would Xike to hand,-them a large bouquet. The Item has had a
multitude of worthy birthdays and will have many, many more, long after
our little, sheet has completed its "duration"servico and written "30"
for the last time.
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REV. RALPH H. READ, minister of the Wyoming Church, Millburn, has writ
ten this article, , which ch is the third of a series' of messages from each
of of the ministers of our township.
township
This is simply to let yop: know that you are always in our thoughts' and
prayers. There is no doubt that Millburn misses its boys and will be
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waiting with eagerness the day of your return which we hope will not
be too. long. I wonder if this war hasn't raised a good many religious
questions in your mind, as it has with all of us. Many people want to
know these days what has happened to God that such things as war can
take place. But God isn't the kind of being we can believe in in time
of peace and not in time of war. He does not will the destruction of
war or desire it any more than we do, God however takes the tragedies
of life and seeks to bring good from them. The history of the human
race has not been one of sweetness and light. But out of our human"
struggles we do slowly, but surely climb to a higher life. And "God
is not a cowardly being," as a friend of mine put ±tr "who runs away
when the going gets rough." He sticks by us when the way isn»t easy
as well as when its easy. He is a God of love and mercy. We trust
Him in His great mercy to take: the human failures of the race and lead
each of us to something better. One thought more, there isn't anything
tough that can happen to us that cannot be used to make our
lives and characters stronger. ,We may wish it might not have happened.
It might be better if it hadn't, but we find it and get as much good
from it as possible. God makes it possible for us to take even the
difficult and make it serve the good. And since He is not a God that
is only good in time of peace, it means that He will go with us and be
with us in yrfiatever'we have to face. This is just a rambling thought
which may or may not seem to you to be helpful. Take it for what you
think it is worth and good luck.
BARS., STRIPES AND CHEVRONS
Austin, Hugh
Bailey, Joseph F.
Barr, Vfc. M.
Bartrom, Arthur
Bluhm, Richard W,
Bonelli, Anthony
Boothby, Donald, Jr.
Boub, Win. C«, Jr.
Harrington, Robert
Chalif, E. L.
Cherin., Paul
Chisholm, Ray E.
Cianci, Catherine
Cianci, Francis
Clark, John D.
D'Elia, Peter
Delano, Sal.
DeSessa, Daniel
Montgomery, Richard
Padgett, John Iff.
Passarelli, Michael
Petrillo, Dominick
Picciuto, John
Pierson, Donald
Powers, William
Reino, Anthony
Retallock, R. L.
Rizzo, Frederick
Saladino, Joseph
Mo.M.M.3/c
Pfc.
Corp,
Lt.
Cpl.
Sgt.
Cpl.
Sgt.
Ensign
Lt.
Lt.
Pfc
H.A.'l/c
S2/c A.M.M.
2d Lt.
Sl/c
Pfo.
2d Lt.
Pfc
Lt.'U.g.)
Cpl.
Cpl.
Pfc.
Cox.
Pfc.
Sgt.
Cpl.
Pfc.
Pfc.
Dick, George B. Pfc
Dilonno, Anthony S.M*3/c
Drummond, Robt. F. Jr. Pfc.
Feeiey, John J.
Cpl.
Fischer, David
Capt.
Gerardiello, Eugene Q.M.3/c
Gilmore, John H., Jr. 2nd Lt,
Hanson, Marcus
Staff Sgt.
Huff, Rqbert J. Staff Sgt.
Idore, O'os.
A.M.M.2/c
Jenkinson, Edwin Corp.
Kemmerer, John Jr. Capt.
Kraus, Edmund G. Cpl.
LaRocca, Julia
Sgt.
Laurino. Henry
Cpl.
Malvossi, Thomas Sgt.
Marcantonio, Carmen Pfc.
Metz, A. E.
Cpl.
Schoener, Carl
T.M.S/c .
Silbersher, Mervin Sgt.-
Smith, Douglas M.
Capt."
Smith, H. R.
2d Lt.
Solazzi, Constantino
Cpl.
Taplin, Vim. E.
Lt, "
Taylor, John N.
Sgt.
Thomas, Russell
Cpl.
Ward, Kenneth F.
Sgt.
"i/Varhime, William
Wassmer, Eugene J.
S2/c
Sgt.

Sanders, David M. Sgt.
Sanders, Howard L. Cpl.
Sammartino, Rocco Pfc.
Gangster',. Frank 0. Jr. Cpl.
The following le'ft town for .service in June:-
Frank J. Arimenta
Eugene F. Becker
Reginald ?, Bellinger
Richard L. Berry
Jerry A. Boffilo
Robert J. Calvin
Arthur F. Cardone
Frederick M. Oarlsen
John C, Clayton
Daniel F. D»Andrea
Frank DcClessis
Joseph A. Delano
Harry T. Devorell
Lester H. Gershenfield
Nicholas G. Gordy
Weber, Carl N. Toch. Sgt.
White, John W, Jr. Lt. Com.
Williams, Carl W. Cpl.
Young, W. R« Sgt.
Campbell, Vforthington Jr. Ensign
•Went, Joyce 3d Off.WAAC
^< ^ ^ ^ 5(< jfc * ^ •% ^ * * £ *
David K. Ward
Lawrence P. Hourihan
Frederick Howe11
Nathan Keats
Thomas H. Klebold
Lee E. Lacliat
"Vance Lauderdale, Jr.
Frank J. MacDonald
John L. McNamara
Walter J. Meyer
Frank J. Mischo, Jr.
James A. Ross
Louis J. Selzer, Jr.
RoGwell G. Smith
Daniel J. Terono
George E. Thompson
Vfo v;ant to thank the following for sailing at A.W.V.S. Headquarters
yo\ir visits were enq'oyed by usj-
Major E, C. Heinzinger
Lt, Comdr. Deati Marquis
Pfc. George McFadden
S l/c Williara McMane
Sgt. Harry G. Nuneviller
Cpl, Oominiok J. Pet.rillo
Cpl. Jonoph 0. Policarpio
POST SCRIPT
Midshipman Bruce A. Winner
Cpl. Charles Praizner
Lt. Henry A. Slayton
Frederick L. Smith, Jr.
Lt. William IS. 1'aplin
Pfc. James N. Tombyl
David K. Ward
A/0"Roger K. Went
Honestly, we are not falling apart, but due to circumstances beyond
our control we will be compelled to print a double issue for July and
August.Hope you liko the Jumbo Job, and do keep writing -V- we mean
TOUT! Also, P.P.3. we think you would like to know that the following
township tots gave a party for the benefit of the a.W.V.S. recently
which netted us "3.64" from the proceeds of lemonade and admission:
namely, Clair and Carol O'Brien,"Mary O'Mara and Betsy and Bobby
Breevar - None of these youngsters is much over ten and most are well
below the mark, so its nice to know that even the woe onoo are doing
their bit.
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SPECIAL NOTE
Many are asking us to send them addresses of friends in service —
too many to print in the Tattle even if censorship permitted same.
So-oo, - if any of you want to send letters to friends, address them
to the friend in care of the Tattle, A.W.V.S. Headquarters, Millburn,
New Jersey, and we will gladly forward them prontoi
EDITORIAL STAFF
Mrs. Stewart H. Hartshorn, Chairman A.W.V.S. Millburn-Short Hills Unit.
Editor Reporters
Mrs. Carl Egner
Co-Editor
Mrs. G. W. Gilman
Scribes
Mrs. A. E. French
Mrs. C. F, Smith
Printing .Staff
Mrs. E. T. Burton
Mrs. M. E, Anderson
Miss Anne Zimmerman
Mrs, John S. Baohelle
Mrs. Dominick Bufo
Mrs. Coleman Burke
Mrs. F. W. Lawrence
Mrs. R. F. Layton
Mrs. E. E. Spencer, Jr
Mrs. H. W. Taplin
Circulation Managers
Mrs. W. G, Lupton, Jr«
Mrs. G. P. Robinson
NOTICE:. THE GUY R. BOSWORTH POST #140 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPT.
Tj'i 1 N."T. WILL HAVE A SURPRISE FOR THE BOYS IN SERVICE. WATCH FOR AN-
NOUNCEMENT IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE TATTLE.