December 24, 2024
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The Tri-State and New England chapters of the 25th Infantry Division Association will hold their annual reunion June 7-10 at the Quality Inn in Albany, N.Y. Anyone who has served with the division during wartime or at peacetime may attend the reunion and join the association. For information, call (610) 933-9607 or write to President Robert W. Stryker, Tri-State Chapter, 1310 W. Evergreen Drive, Phoenixville, Pa. 19460-2210.

Marguerite H. Lane, 132 Libby Hill Road, Newport 04953, telephone 368-5543, is looking for fabric once made by Guilford Mills. The fabric was about 60 inches wide and often was used for place mats and tablecloths. She wants neutral colors such as off-white, ecru, wheat or oatmeal. Lane also may be reached by e-mail at Maggie36@mint.net

Katelyn Zunick, a grade five pupil at Sts. Joan of Arc and Patrick School, 824 S. Purdum St., Kokomo, Ind. 46901, is doing a report on Maine and needs information such as books, recipes, maps, historical notes and information on famous Maine people.

Heather Clayton is a grade seven pupil in Callahan, Fla., who is doing research on Maine for a class project. She needs items and information on Maine and asks readers for help. Brochures, information on wildlife, sports teams, or anything relating to Maine would be appreciated. Clayton promises to send thank-yous to all those responding. Send items to her at Mavericks Team, 1645 Old Dixie Highway, Callahan, Fla. 32011.

The former crew members of the USS Vicksburg (CL-86) will hold their next reunion March 29-April 1 in San Antonio, Texas. For information, contact John Desiderio, 22 Greenbriar Road, Turnersville, N.J. 08012-2114, or call (856) 589-5461, or e-mail dinamlrs@aol.com.

The former crew members of the USS Tarawa (CV/CVA/CVS-40) will hold their next reunion April 26-29 in Jacksonville, Fla. For information, contact Frank Grosey, 14430 Amethyst Road, Victorville, Calif. 92392, or call (760) 241-7472, or e-mail bt2fpg@msn.com.

The former crew members of the USS Amphion (AR-13) will meet for their next reunion May 3-6 in Baltimore, Md. Those who served aboard the Amphion may contact Henry Miller, 1214 Langstonshire Lane, Morrisville, N.C. 27560, or call (919) 677-9554, or e-mail hmillersr@nc.rr.com.

The former crew members of the USS Arcadia (AD-23) will have their next reunion May 3-6 in Baltimore, Md. Those interested in attending or having their name added to the mailing list may contact Ernest Wisyanski, 65 Willow Drive, Monessen, Pa. 15062, or call (724) 684-7409, or e-mail esw65@webtv.net.

The former crew members of the USS Purdy (DD-734) will hold their next reunion May 3-6 in Milwaukee, Wis. For information, contact Larry DiPasquale at 3744 Surrey Drive, Allentown, Pa. 18103-5329, call (610) 433-4787, or e-mail chiefdi@juno.com.

The ASA men who were stationed in Helemano, Hawaii, as part of 8605th AAU; 5th ASA FS; or Det 5, 2nd Sig Svc Bn, will have a reunion May 17-20 in Colorado Springs, Colo. For information, contact George Akerhielm, 7636 Sturbridge Drive, Manlius, N.Y. 13104, or call (315) 682-9460, or send e-mail to gjaker@juno.com or baronaker@aol.com.


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