Aug. 2005-1

U.S.S. LOWNDES - APA 154

August Newsletter

Wm. Bud Kautz - CCBW, 34782 HiawathaTrail - McHenry, IL 60051- (815)344-6326

REDLABELBUDDHA@ aol.com

For those of you arriving by plane.

Hilton Garden Inn Oakbrook Terrace Hotel is located in the western suburb of Chicago, 11

miles from O Hare International Airport. The hotel is adjacent to the Drury Lane Theater. One

of Chicago s finest shopping center is nearby. From O'Hare Airport - Exit the airport on

highway 294 south. Then take Interstate 88 East/West Tollway west. Exit after the tollbooth

on to Cermak Road /22^nd street. At the bottom of the ramp there is a stop light. Do not turn

but continue through the intersection and you will be on Spring Road. The Oakbrook Mall will

be on your left-keep driving past the Hyatt (on your right) and take a QUICK right on to Drury

Lane. The hotel is about % mile down the road.

Enclosed is a REUNION PACKAGE sheet citing cost of reunion. If making reservations via

telephone be sure to mention USS Lowndes Annual Reunion. Note check is to be made

payable and sent. (Military Reunion Planners). Room rate is $79.00 single/double. Please do

so before August 24, 2005.

Everybody loves a good mystery, Sherlock s Last Case appearing at the Drury Lane

Theater. But what about one that tells us of the demise o our favorite sleuth?? Is this really

the end of Sherlock Holmes? This play is thrilling and astonishing and guaranteed to keep

you on the edge of your seat. You ll laugh and you ll cry and enjoy this masterful work of

intrigue and suspense.

Remember Jan s great Lowndes give-away. She will welcome all items that will be

generously donated for event to make it a success during our reunion.

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No newsworthy items have been received from

Lowndes Reunion Group members.

Aug. 2005-2

Dick Chilcote

Thanks for including my Dad s

obituary in the Taps section of the USS

Lowndes newsletter. I have received the

card inquiring if I would like to remain on

the mailing list for the newsletter. The

answer is YES. I have found a number of

papers and other memorabilia in my Dad s

things. I have mentioned that I have just

retired as a history teacher so I plan to

begin compiling all his memories into

something that our entire family can enjoy.

Your newsletters will help greatly.

Enclosing a check to cover postage for the

next little while.

Bob Hail

Just to let you know that I called

Mrs. Piercy as you suggested. Still has the

same address and said that she is well

and doing fine. As for me, I have been

diagnosed with Cerebellar disorder which

is a deterioration of the portion of the brain

that controls balance. It has been coming

on for the last several years and I use a

walker to get around. Other than that, I am

doing pretty well. Always enjoy the

newsletters and send my best to all.

14/e certainly wish Bob the best and

tell him to just hang in there.

Sally Cary

I have been back to see my kids in

PA. Enjoyed myself immensely

except______ I went by car with my

daughter (that was OK) but we took along

my great grand son who is 8. He s not bad

while riding in the car but when we got out

to eat or just stop to rest he is very loud

and boisterous in a restaurant. He is only

familiar with fast foods. I was gone for 2-

1/2 weeks so I am catching up on my e

mails.

Glad to see that Sally isn't just sitting at

home, but out there getting around. Good

for you, Sally.

Joyce Ringo

So nice to have received the

newsletters. I am unable to attend the

reunions. Thank you for your

thoughtfulness.

Thank you, Joyce for your

contribution.

Lavada Boyer

Being a part of all the reunions has

given me quite a time of meeting all the

good people and especially hearing all the

things they have to tell. I have enjoyed all

the places we have been and intend to go

to them all as long as I can. A great

bunch!! Really wonderful meeting with

them every time. My husband, James

Boyer, was a Sea Bee and made the

original landing on Iwo Jima and possibly

was aboard the USS Lowndes and was

taken into the beach by one of the boats

from our ship. As you all know, the Sea

Bees had never before gone into the

beach with the Marines. Usually went in

later, after the Marines had landed. First

time for everything!!! The air strip had to

be in place as soon as possible for the Air

Force to land and take off. James Boyer

was a sharpshooter (Marksman) and

protected the air strip while in progress.

Who knows? Ed. King may have

been the coxswain of the LCVP that took

James into the beach. Did he leave him

there?

Here's a little slice of history that

you might enjoy: Why do golf courses

have 18 holes - not 20, or 10, or an even

dozen? During a discussion among the

club's membership board at St. Andrews

in 1858, a senior member pointed out that

it takes exactly 18 shots of Scotch to

polish off a fifth of Scotch. By limiting

himself to only one shot of Scotch per

hole, the Scot figured a round of golf was

finished when the Scotch ran out.

Aug. 2005-3

Taps

JohnJurica

John was born June 26, 1918 in

Schulenburg, Texas. He passed away on

March 26, 2005. Enlisted in the Navy

October 6, 1941 in Houston, Texas.

Boarded the Lowndes September 14, 1944

as a MM2c at Astoria, Oregon and became

a Plank Owner when the ship was

commissioned. His watch and general

quarters stations was in the machine shop.

Left the Lowndes August 20, 1945 in San

Francisco. Shortly after discharge -

October 18, 1945 he settled in Houston,

TX and was employed by A-l Tool & Bit

machine shop. Soon after that got a job

with Suniland Furniture Co. Worked there

for the next 18 years. Went into

restoration of furniture on his own until

retiring at the age of 65. Said he had a

great life. John had heart surgery three

years ago, but he recovered from it very quickly and was real happy all the

time, Julia said he never complained about his hurts. He was driving his pick-up

with his daughter and on the way home, about one mile from it when he said he

had a head ache. In no time he dropped from the wheel and 2there to take up

the wheel as he lost control, our daughter took over the wheel, lucky Diane was

Leaned back and died so quick. By the time he got to the hospital he was gone.

His funeral was so large that their church was never so full. He always wanted

a 21 gun salute, his wish was honored. Survivors, his wife Julia for over 61

years, 3 children and 6 grand-children.

Lyman Nedeau (Lym)

"Lym" was born August 3, 1912 at Beaver Island, Michigan. Passed away

February 1, 2004. Joined the Navy December 1941. in Boston , Massachussetts.

Spent time at a refueling station on Tulagi. While there he traded souvenirs,

monkeys and parrots to the crews of tankers that came in to fill their fuel tanks.

Even hunted big lizards, but they were just too fast and not easy targets.

Unknown when he boarded and left the Lowndes. He left the Lowndes as a Chief

Machinist Mate. Survived by his wife, Harriett. They were married on June 15,

1946. Also survived by one son. As a civilian he just couldn't stay away from

water, he participated as a member of the crew in the Mackinaw Boat Race

starting from Chicago to Mackinaw Island, Michigan.

Aug. 2005-4

Doc. 14, 1981

We don't have much time left (look at It anyway you wany to) S. A. Carothers and

his wife Ginny stopped in to see us last June. We had a very enjoyable visit, one

of the things we discussed was this reunion - we decided to try and pull it off in

September of 1982. We're trying to get in touch with as many of the Lowndes alumni

as possible, Sac will be trying ads in some of the service papers, etc. I will try

the phone books available to me; But we do need some help. How about it? In the

meantime here Is the latest list.

Buell Blnney RR#2 Box 60 Trenton, Mo. 64683	Ray Golembowski 1178 McClellan St. Schenectady, N.Y. 12309	F. B. Scott Star Route 2 2575 Lura Lane PO Box 1370 Londes, Ca.
S. Brokenshlre Rt. 1, 145 Forester Lane Port Ludlow, Wa. 98365	Henry McNamee 1241 Pleasant St. East Weymouth, Ma. 02189	Dallas Stratton 10275 S.E. 43 Court Ocala, ti. 32674
Harold Brunner RR 1 Box 11 Fillmore, Mo. 64449	Connie Michalski 8706 Mountainwood Circle Austin, Tx. 78759	W. L. Taylor 609 Sunset L *e Elizabethtown, ?a. 17022
S. A. Carothers 1001 Sylmar - Space 119 Clovis, Ca. 93612	George B. Miller 726 Cleveland Drive Cheektowaga, N.Y. 14225	Frederick Timms 214 S. 46th'Ave. Bellwood, II. 6010 1
Jim Davenport 2307 Waverly San Antonio, Tx. 78228	C. F. Murray 4389 Maury Ave. Long Beach, Ca.90807	G. R. Tuppan 1010 West Road Whittier, Ca. 90603
O. L. Dickson 309 Caladlum Lake Jackson, Tx. 77566 713-297-1843	Earl O. Robertson 1520 Obear Ave. St. Louis, Mo. 63107	Walt Vrobel 2624 RambllngRoad Kalamazoo, Ml. 49008
Rueben Johnson 414 W. Walnut St. Dodgeville, Wl. 53533	Lou Schwlcker P.O. Box 2586 Vero Beach, Fl. 32960	Harley Workman 1599 Delaware Lane Salt Lake City, Ut. 84117
Sherwood P. Johnson 2 Cedar Drlve-LandfallVlllage St. Paul, Mn. 55119		Joe Zlnkgraf 126 Phantum Lane Bellaire, Tx. 77401

The list reproduced on the left of Lowndes shipmates in 1978

was one of the first clues for Dan Wisdom to start his attempt to

locate many more crew members with the idea to have a U.S.S.

Lowndes - APA 154 ship s reunion in memory of his Father-in-law,

Gordon Russell Holley, a member of the amphibious group. After a

load of correspondence and unlimited hours of telephone

conversations with various sources he did manage to find many that

were definitely interested in having a reunion after over fifty years

since last seeing many of the gang. Thus, in 1988 his efforts started

to take shape. Our first reunion was held in St Louis, MO in 1989.

With the help of Earl Robertson all arrangements were made for

this momentous occasion. Needless to say it was a success. The

rehashing of old memories and acquaintances was something to

behold. Leo O Brien said on one occasion, After hearing all these

many versions of stories from my fellow former shipmates regarding

the Lowndes, I wonder if we were all on the same ship. Along with

the above mentioned hosts we owe a debt of gratitude to the many

crew members and their offspring who have undertaken the difficult

task of the reunions to wit:

Fred Brinkman

Stan Dunn

John Dyer

Jim Frieden

Mary Gebhart

Dick Jones

Don Macpherson

Connie Michalski

Leo O Brien,

Arthur Rauseo

Bill Taylor

George Tuppan

Jan Trober

Marty Umbarger

By the way, how about sending your telephone numbers to me?

Home:	Office:
Wm. "Bud" Kautz 1010 Mapleton Oak Park, II. 60302 312-386-3573	A & B Photography, Inc. 720 N. Franklin St. Chicago, II. 60610 312-337-4741

We have not mentioned the spouses of the above, but rest

assured that they have made their presence known and stood by

with their very able assistance.

Unfortunately some of the above have gone down to Davy

Jones locker, but their spirits are still with us wherever they may

be.

Mar. 2005-8

USS LOWNDES 2005 REUNION PACKAGE

REUNION PACKAGE __________________ people at $169 p.p.=___

The reunion package includes all of the following events: Events A, B, C, D, & the hospitality room.

(Taxes & gratuities are also included with these meals.)

EVENT A: Friday, September 16th Super Sightseeing Tour (9:00am-3:00pm)

EVENT B: Friday, September 16^th Drury Lane Dinner Theatre (6:00pm-l 1:00pm)

PLEASE SELECT: | | Roast Sirloin of Beef and/or | [Chicken Marsala

EVENT C: Saturday, September 17^th Navy Pier & Sightseeing Cruise (9:30am-3:30pm)

EVENT D: Saturday, September 17^th

Gala Banquet Dinner (6:00pm at the Hilton Hotel)

PLEASE SELECT: Seared Salmon or Roasted Breast of Chicken

If you have additional guests that are only attending the Banquet, please select from the following:

ADDITIONAL BANQUET DINNERS:

PLEASE SELECT: | | Seared Salmon ________ people at $34 P-P ⁼____

AND/OR | | Roasted Breast of Chicken people at $27 p.p.=

Cancellation Insurance: (Full Refunds)

people at $6 p.p. _L j

ENCLOSED PLEASE FIND S

I TO SECURE REUNION RESERVATIONS

> PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

Name: Spouse/Guest

Add res s: C i ty St Zip

Phone(Home)Phone: (Work/Other)

Additional Guests:

Emergency Contact During Reunion:Ph:

Years Served: 19 to 19 E-Mail Address:

Yes, I have made my hotel reservations at the host hotel (Hilton Garden Inn, Oakbrook Terrace)

Check In date: Check Out date:Confirmation #:

I will be attending the reunion, but will not be staying at the host hotel.

> SEND COMPLETED FORM BY AUGUST 5 WITH CHECK MADE OUT TO:

Military Reunion Planners, P.O. Box 1588, Colleyville, TX 76034

Late Reservation forms will be accepted on a space available basis

You may wish to make a copy of this form for your records. For more information call weekdays: 817-251-3551 or Email:

info@MilitaryReunionPlanners.com . Reservation forms and full payment must be received by August 5^th,2005. Request for refunds

must be made in writing and postmarked before August 5^th. There is a $3 refund processing fee. No refunds will be made after August

5^th unless you have purchased tour cancellation insurance. There is a $25 returned check fee for NSF Your cancelled check is your

receipt & proof of purchase. For a written confirmation, please enclose a stamped, self addressed envelope NRP will not be held

liable or failure of vendors to provide contracted services, or any injuries/accidents that occur during the reunion. Sorry, no refunds

will be given after September 12'^r' for any reason.

www.MilitaryReunionPlanners.com

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