USS LOWNDES APA-154

Vol.1 No.1 ---------------- JANUARY 1990 ------------------- BUD KAUTZ, EDITOR

USS LOWNDES APA 154
Wm. "Bud" Kdutz
34782 Hiawatha Trail
McHcnry, 1L 60050

USS LOWNDES APA 154 REUNION
MESSAGE FROM THE REUNION COMMITTEE

The "FIRST ANNUAL USS LOWNDES - APA ]54 REUNION" was held in St. Louis, MO, the
gateway to the west, on June 23, 24 & 25. Our very special thanks to all who participated in
making this momentous event a success. Feedback indicates that a great time was had by all in
•renewing old acquaintances and rehashing old times. Over 50 crew members were there and a
total of 114 bodies (live) at our banquet. For the record, Missouri had the highest attendance
with 12, followed by Texas - 7, Illinois - 5, 35 from 17 also ran states. We are looking for a
larger turn out next year at the Raddison Hotel (downtown Duluth, MN) in September. June
July were booked solid so Dick Jones opted for September. We need your help in locating
more crew members. *

"" Your Reunion Committee

Dan Wisdom
Dick Jones
Earl Robertson
Bud Kautz

* You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake, so hurry.

It was a wonderful three days in St. Louis seeing our shipmates after a time tape of 43 years.
Of course there was a lot of name tag reading and "Oh sure I remember you" or " I can't place
you right now". We all have added a pound or two and the slim bodies have disappeared, the
hair has thinned out and a little gray is starting to show. But one thing has not changed, the
sprit of friendship we all acquired aboard the 154. - George & Glenda Tuppan

It was such a delight to meet so many nice people. - Frances Robertson ( Earl) (Traveled the least)

We had a wonderful time. It was great to see everyone. - Clifford & Mary Schaffer

I had a great time at the reunion. It was great. - Harold(lost bus) Brunner

Aloha from Hawaii, The meeting was a success, hope to make it next year. - Ed & Mary McKeliar
(Traveled the farthest to attend reunion)

We thank you for the lovely reunion and Dan did a perfect job too. We really enjoyed
meeting everyone and wish it could have been sooner. - Mr. & Mrs. Buell Binney

Georgetown shoe department manager: "Yes we have quite a selection of loafers. I'll
see if I can get one to wait on you . Really enjoyed the reunion and looking forward to the next one. - H. Chappell

50th ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATIONS TO:

The Stuart Brokenshires 1989
The Harley Workmans 1989
The Harold Brunners 1990

John Vernale retired in January 1990 - enjoy.

Glad to hear Glen Forgay is doing well after his heart attack. ,Bob Hail, Bill Piercy and Dan
Wisdom visited with him last August. ^'

John Dyer gave birth to kidney stones in St. Louis but is feeling much better now.
Fred Gideon has been fighting the stones all summer. Well wishes to the both of them.
Aside to Bob Hail and Rhonal Shy: The LONGEST MUSTACHE ON RECORD IS 76 INCHES.
Thanks to Clark Martin for the list of publications that will publish reunion notices/ 22 in all.

A huntin' we will go. Dallas Stratton bagged deer in South Carolina and one in Florida.
Lorene - who dresses them?

Tonight's weather forecast - Dark.
Since our reunion the following members have been located:

Lawrence Bandzak
Harold Castine
David Frederick
Wm. F. Gackstetter
Vincent G. Halbauer
Paul B. Lineback

Rank Dawson Charles Loseman
Robt. Hazelett H- D. Moore
R. J. Henkets James C . Stewart
Albert Resetar Ralph P. Trafton
Carl Turner Frank Wanits
Leo J. Winters
Buford L. Sims

Let's Find More!

Our mailing list consists of 137 fellows. Give a great big hand to Dan Wisdom, he has done
a tremendous job and is still in there pitching. Thanks Dan.

Which brings up another minor, small, wee, itty bitty detail. Dues are due. I wonder who
sent me 10 Japanese Centavos. We heartily accept payment.

Did you know that from 1835 to 1837 the United States had no national debt?

Now.' For 1991 - is there some kind, enterprising soul out there who would be willing to host
our third annual reunion? Should start thinking and working on it in the near future so we can
be assured of a possible June date ( which most prefer) Whoever will be willing to undertake
this project will not lock for help. Believe me, it's fun, right Dick and Bunnie?

Th rsults ar nvr th sam uniss vrybody pitchs in and Inds a hand.

To Earl and Frances Robertson, Dick and Bunnie Jones for their help in registration and
tour arrangements. Oh yeah .' My wife Jean counted the money and it came out just right.
Bud

MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED THE REUNION IN ST. LOUIS

Edward Bensie
Buell Binney
James E. A, Briscoe
Stuart C . Brokenshire
Harold D. Brunner
John Cary

Howard D. Chappell
Mitchell S. Chasteen
Slater F. Christian
Gladys Dahms
James G . Davenport
Frank B. Dubois
George J. Dudash
John Dyer
Eugene H. Engle
Dean F. Fearing
Carmel J . F . Fesi
Joseph J. Freitas
James L. Frieden

Robert B. Hall
Robert Hazelett
Alonzo H. Hodgson, Jr
Harley J. Hughes
John R. Johnson
Leonard A. Johnson
Richard G. Jones
Franklin T. Judnitsch
John F. Jurica
Wm. Bud Kautz
William B. Lawrence
Don E. Lorenzi
William J. Malioy
Clark 0. Martin
Arnold M. Matzen
Edward G. McKellar
Henry McNamee
C. C. Michalski
Erie Nieme
Leo O'Brien

Billy H. Piercy
Arthur J. Rauseo
Hubert W Ravenscraft
Earl 0. Robertson
Joel Rodriquez
Harry R. Ruether
Clifford W. Schaffer

Arvil Sefers
Rhonal E. Shy
Dallas Stratton
William L. Taylor
George R. Tuppan
Carl Turner

Walter M. Umbarger
*John A. Vernale
Otto Walker
Robert Warnberg
Dan Wisdom
Joseph G. Young

John just wanted to be first in the book.

Day is done, gone the sun,

From the lake, from the hills, from the sky,
All is well,
Safely rest,
God is nigh.

George L. Drennan
Fred Irwin Grinnell
Fred E. Groh

Marvin Gunderson
Harold Wayne Hatten
N. W. Nagel

Martin J. Rezza
John Milton Rice
Joseph L. Sonnier

"I'd think again about that!"

COMPLAINT CARD

Please list in full any complaints
you might want to register against
the management, write legibly in
the box below .
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"HOPE THIS HOLIDAY
SEASON HAS BEEN GOOD
TO ALL AND A PROSPEROUS
YEAR IN 1990

"/ hope I'm not keeping you from
anything, doctor."

That's alI folks
Bud