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November 2014

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Retiree’s Newsletter

2 The Lakeside Press Retired Employees’ Club November 2014

Audie Murphy WWII Hero and Actor

List of Decorations for Audie Murphy: Medal of Honor

Distinguished Service Cross

Silver Star (with oak leaf cluster)

Legion of Merit

Bronze Star (with oak leaf cluster and Valor Device)

Purple Heart (with two oak leaf clusters)

U.S. Army Outstanding Civilian Service Medal

U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal

Presidential Unit Citation (with First Oak Leaf Cluster)

American Campaign Medal

European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (with One Silver Star,

Four Bronze Service Stars (representing nine

Campaigns) and one Bronze Arrowhead (representing assault landing at

Sicily and Southern France )

World War II Victory Medal

Army of Occupation Medal (with Germany Clasp)

Armed Forces Reserve Medal

French Fourrage in Colors of the Croix de Guerre

French Legion of Honor - Grade of Chevalier

French Croix de guerre (with Silver Star),

French Croix de guerre (with Palm)

Medal of Liberated France

Belgian Croix de guerre (with 1940 Palm)

Additionally, Murphy was awarded:

|the Combat InfantryÂ Marksman badge with Rifle Bar,

Expert Badge with Bayonet Bar.

Now to find out that his widow was also most certainly a hero. Truly fantastic.

(From the Los Angeles Times on April 15, 2010)

Pamela Murphy, widow of WWII hero and actor, Audie Murphy, died peacefully at her home on April 8,

2010. She was the widow of the most decorated WWII hero and actor, Audie Murphy, and established her

own distinctive 35 year career working as a patient liaison at the Sepulveda Veterans Administration

hospital, treating every veteran who visited the facility as if they were a VIP.

Any soldier or Marine who came into the hospital got the same special treatment from her. She would walk

the hallways with her clipboard in hand making sure her boys got to see the specialist they needed. If they

didn't, watch out.

Her boys weren't Medal of Honor recipients or movie stars like Audie, but that didn't matter to Pam. They

had served their Country. That was good enough for her. She never called a veteran by his first name. It was

always "Mister." Respect came with the job.

"Nobody could cut through VA red tape faster than Mrs. Murphy," said veteran Stephen Sherman, speaking

for thousands of veterans she befriended over the years. "Many times I watched her march a veteran who had

been waiting more than an hour right into the doctor's office.

She was even reprimanded a few times, but it didn't matter to Mrs. Murphy. "Only her boys mattered. She

was our angel."

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Audie Murphy died broke in a plane crash in 1971, squandering millions of dollars on gambling, bad

investments, and yes, other women. "Even with the adultery and desertion at the end, he always remained my

hero," Pam told me.

She went from a comfortable ranch-style home in Van Nuys where she raised two sons to a small apartment -

taking a clerk's job at the nearby VA to support herself and start paying off her faded movie star husband's

debts. At first, no one knew who she was. Soon, though, word spread through the VA that the nice woman

with the clipboard was Audie Murphy's widow. It was like saying General Patton had just walked in the front

door. Men with tears in their eyes walked up to her and gave her a Hug.

"Thank you," they said, over and over.

The first couple of years, I think the hugs were more for Audie's memory as a war hero. The last 30 years,

they were for Pam.One year I asked her to be the focus of a Veteran's Day column for all the work she had

done. Pam just shook her head no. "Honor them, not me," she said, pointing to a group of veterans down the

hallway. "They're the ones who deserve it."The vets disagreed. Mrs. Murphy deserved the accolades, they

said. Incredibly, in 2002, Pam's job was going to be eliminated in budget cuts. She was considered "excess

staff." "I don't think helping cut down on veterans' complaints and showing them the respect they deserve

should be considered excess staff," she told me. Neither did the veterans. They went ballistic, holding a rally

for her outside the VA gates. Pretty soon, word came down from the top of the VA. Pam Murphy was no

longer considered "excess staff." She remained working full time at the VA until 2007 when she was 87.

"The last time she was here was a couple of years ago for the conference we had for homeless veterans,"

said Becky James, coordinator of the VA's Veterans History Project. Pam wanted to see if there was

anything she could do to help some more of her boys. Pam Murphy was 90 when she died. What a lady.

Dennis McCarthy,

Los Angeles Times on April 15, 2010

Submitted by Fred Mark

Three celebrities and the myths about them

Lee Marvin Bob Keeshan"Captain Kangaroo" Fred Rogers "Mister Roger's Neighborhood"

There are many myths about how actor Lee Marvin and children's television show host, Bob Keeshan,

better known as "Captain Kangaroo," served together in the Marines, during World War II. But that is all

they are: rumors. Lee Marvin was born on February 19, 1924. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during

World War II in the Pacific and was awarded a Purple Heart for a wound that he received there. Once he

returned, he became a movie actor and starred in a number of motion pictures. He continued acting until his

death in 1987.

Lee Marvin had quite the record, especially with war. He was a private in the U.S. Marines 4th Division by

the age of 20. He was a part of the Allied landing force that invaded the Japanese-held Pacific island of

Saipan on July 15, 1944. He was wounded in the buttocks by fire which severed his sciatic nerve. This

injury occurred during the battle for Saipan in June 1944, not the battle for Iwo Jima, as is often rumored. He

received a Purple Heart. Upon his death he was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

After the war, Lee worked as a plumber's assistant at a local community theatre in Upstate New York. It is

here when Lee was asked to replace an actor who had fallen ill during rehearsals. He then began an amateur

Off-Broadway acting career in New York City. He also served as an understudy in Broadway productions.

He later moved to Hollywood, and dedicated himself to his acting career.

Lee Marvin was a prematurely white-haired character star who began as a supporting actor. He was known

for being unsympathetic heroes, his white hair, gravelly voice, his tall and lean frame, and portraying his

liberal politics viewpoint. Lee was an undeniable Hollywood source during his time.


Bob Keeshan was a children's entertainer known as "Captain Kangaroo." Bob had signed up for the U.S.

Marine Corps Reserve shortly before his eighteenth birthday in 1945. The war was nearly over before Bob

finished his basic training, and he never saw combat.

According to their respective biographies, Lee had already been injured and shipped back to the United

States. He received a Purple Heart by the time Bob began basic training. There was no possible way they

could have encountered one another in combat. Records show neither was awarded the Navy Cross.

Bob later became a television actor, and most notoriously known for his role as Captain Kangaroo; he then

quickly was nicknamed Captain Kangaroo.

Fred Rogers was the host of children's television show "Mister Roger's Neighborhood." It ran from 1968 to

2001. He had a very soft spoken and gentle personality made famous from his show. During his run on TV,

he became recognized as an icon in children's entertainment and education. He earned a degree in music

composition from Rollins College before he started working in television. He led a very simple lifestyle and

was a known vegetarian. He eventually died from stomach cancer in 2003.

The myth that continues to circulate about Mr. Rogers is that he has tattoos all up and down his arms. Some

myths claim that he was enlisted in the military, and that he has multiple confirmed kills. There is

speculation in the myths that the sweaters he wears are done so to conceal those tattoos. The myth comes in

many different forms, but the main point is that the man on the children's television show is not the man he

appears to be. In fact he is quite the opposite of that character. Instead of a quiet and weak looking

individual, he is made out to be a trained soldier who has fought in battle.

There is nothing in the myth that is true. The man was on TV for over 30 years, and his life has been well-

documented by the media. If there was a hint that he was a serviceman someone would have found out. But

he was never in the service and he did not have any tattoos on his arms, if at all. The Mr. Rogers from the

show was much like his actual personality.

The format for his show was intended for children. Rogers wanted to make it a generally formal setting. This

is why he wore sweaters, not to conceal any tattoos. The show was concerned with education and morality,

and dressing nicely gave him a look of authority. The sweaters were not a cover up of some rough past that

would not go over well with parents.


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News from in and around

Chicago

Update from George Ickes I’m still in Atlanta working 30 hours a week for the three

non for profits I’m involved with. If you think I’m a great guy to do this for them, I do get paid so maybe downgraded to good guy. I did take some time off to compete in the FINA World Championships Masters Swimming Meet. It took place in Montreal in early August. There were 5,500 swimmers from 97 countries. This event is held every two years. I represented Georgia and the USA at the meet and I won a bronze medal in the 200 meter backstroke in the 75-79 year old age group and a silver medal in the 200 meter relay. I meet a lot of great people, but I don’t know if I’ll do it again. The next Championship will be in Russia. Here in Atlanta I swim with the Killer Whales.

The 33nd

Annual Retired Employees’ Picnic

Wednesday, September 10th

Bemis Woods, Western Springs, IL

Twenty three people and twenty two geese came

out on a cold, rainy day to have a picnic. The

question of whether or not we were all nuts came up

a few times. But, in the spirit of strong retiree’s, we

had a good time and enjoyed catching up on what

everyone had been doing over the summer.


Fred Mark, dave Fisher, George Wenrich

And Lynn Heed were there early to set up.

George did the shopping for the door prizes.

Jerry and Carol Malecki We counted 22 geese in all. Fred Mark was

thinking “dinner”

Joan and Bill Walsh Joe and Dr. Brigetta Wood


Bill Brickman and Ruth Meyer Barbara and Stan Zach

Carl and Ruth Meyer Colette and Don Siegler

Joan Mrozek, Lynn Heed,

Ruth Meyer, Carol Malecki

Ruth and Carl Meyer, Joan Mrozek,

Carol Malecki, Fred Mark


LET’S PLAY BINGO! Joan Mrozek confirming the winning numbers

Jim Dekanic,

Barb and Stan Zach

Conrad Jay liked his prize!

Fred mark and John Edmundson No horseshoes this year because of the mud

so more Roly Poly! Go Bill!


Barbara Zach has got it down pat! A little rain never stops Ruth Meyer!

Carol Malecki took her turn too. Don Siegler is showing Stan Zach and

Bonnie Fisher how it is done!

Not rocket science, but fun! Bye all, see you next year!


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Price per member, spouse or guest is $15.00 each x no. of persons = $ Total

DUES MUST BE PAID TO ATTEND LUNCHEON

Make Luncheon Checks Payable To: JERRY MALECKI

Mail To: JERRY MALECKI

20W315 BELMONT PLACE ADDISON, IL 60101

(630) 543–4549

The deadline for reservations is: November 1st

No reservations accepted after November 1st and positively none

will be accepted at the door! Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated!!

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE If you appear at the luncheon and our records show no payment was made, you will

be asked to pay at the door. Money will be returned if a payment appears after the luncheon

Note: Bar opens at 11:00 a.m. Luncheon will be served at 12:30 p.m.

DO NOT SEND DUES TO LUNCH CHAIRMAN – SEND THEM TO GENE BENES

ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON November 12, 2014 Alta Villa Banquets

430 North Addison Road Addison, Illinois 60101

Our speaker for the fall luncheon will be Kathy Ege, Director of

Health and Welfare Benefits. Please come prepared with any

questions for Kathy. Some retirees have expressed concern what

the Obama Healthcare Plan will mean to them. Now is your

chance to find out!


The Haircut One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barber replied,

'I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing community service this week.' The florist was pleased and left

the shop. When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen

roses waiting for him at his door. Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he tries

to pay his bill, the barber again replied, 'I cannot

accept money from you , I'm doing community service

this week.' The cop was happy and left the shop. The

next morning when the barber went to open up, There

was a 'thank you' card and a dozen donuts waiting for

him at his door. Then a Senator came in for a haircut, and when he

went to pay his bill, the barber again replied, 'I cannot

accept money from you. I'm doing community service

this week.' The Senator was very happy and left the

shop. The next morning, when the barber went to open

up, there were a dozen Senators lined up waiting for a

free haircut. And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental

difference between the citizens of our country and the

politicians who run it. REMEMBER: POLITICIANS AND DIAPERS

SHOULD BE CHANGED OFTEN AND FOR THE

SAME REASON.

Here is a happy bunch! Chicago Financial Dept. BE get together 9/13/2014


In Remembrance

John David Carlson Chicago C & D, LA Pressroom Carlson, John D., 77, of Placentia, CA, treasured husband of Frances (Nee

Jagman), passed peacefully in his sleep on August 16, 2014 after a

courageous 3 year battle with MDS (myelodysplastic syndromes). He was

born on September 11, 1936 and was the eldest son of the late David and

Ruth Carlson, devoted brother to William (deceased) and David. Loving

father to John (Michelle), Catherine (Steve), and Matt (Charleen (deceased))

and beloved Grandpa to Amanda, Ashley, Lindsay, Audrey, Matthew,

Autumn, Zachary, and Jacob; and Great-Grandpa to Evan. John was born and

raised in Chicago, IL and relocated to California in 1980. He was a pressman for R. R. Donnelley and Sons

for 33 years (19 at the Chicago plant and 14 at the Los Angeles plant) and retired in 1994. Recently (2008 –

2013), John served as the Lakeside Press Retired Employees Club Newsletter Editor. A private family

gathering will be held at a later date. John’s family asks that in lieu of flowers you consider making a

donation in his memory to the MDS Foundation at http://www.mds-foundation.org/

Louis Greco Castellaneta Lithographer

Louis Greco Castellaneta, 99, passed away August 15, 2014. He was preceded in

death by his loving wife of 50 years Elsie nee Lagorio. Louis is survived by his

three children Dan (Deborah Lacusta), Paula Pohlhammer (Peter) and Gina (Peter

Coombs); grandsons Calvin Pohlhammer (Gina Budziak) and Cary Pohlhammer;

and great granddaughter Jade Pohlhammer. Louis was a well loved man and will be

missed by all who knew him. He had a deep love for his family, friends, children,

disabled veterans and animals. At his request there will be no wake or funeral.

Arthur Siegel

Arthur Siegel, Veteran of WWII. Beloved husband to

Lucille. Father of Larry (Marilyn). Grandfather of

Julie (Rocco) Cipriani. "A good man who lived a good

life."

A letter from his son, Larry.

Dad passed after a long and courageous battle against

pancreatic cancer. He really enjoyed working at

Donnelley's all those years, and he made many, many

close friends. In dad's memory, those who knew him

best should make a contribution to either Misericordia

or the American Cancer Society.

Dad was a wonderful father, grandfather, and a friend

to many. He will be missed. Sincerely, Larry Siegel

http://www.mds-foundation.org/


Bernard Johnson Chicago, Crawfordsville, Old Saybrook - Engineering

Johnson, Bernard Franklin "Bernie" 82, of Old Saybrook, Connecticut, passed away August 8

at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, Connecticut. Bernie's life was remarkable for his 53-

year marriage to wife, Jane, strong relationships with his three daughters and eight

grandchildren, and longtime relationships with friends across the country. A generous,

benevolent, and unusually kind man, Bernie put family first throughout his life. His exemplary

character and integrity remain an enduring, shining example for many. Born in Evanston in 1932, Bernie

grew up in Park Ridge. He was the son of Irma and Franklin Johnson. He earned an engineering degree from

Northwestern University and an MBA from Butler University. Bernie served in the U.S. Navy and spent his

entire career with commercial printer R.R. Donnelley & Sons. While working in Crawfordsville, Indiana,

Bernie met Jane Williams. The couple married in 1960 and had their three daughters before transferring to

Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Singing in several choral organizations provided Bernie fulfillment and joy

throughout his life. These included Capella Cantorum and 35 years with his First Church of Christ choir.

Other pastimes were golf, playing with his grandchildren, and traveling with Jane. Long-distance running

was a passion discovered in Bernie's 40's. He ran the Boston Marathon at age 50. Bernie's fanaticism for

sports was lifelong. He was most fanatic for his Northwestern University Wildcats, Chicago Cubs and Bears,

and UConn basketball. Besides Jane, Bernie leaves behind daughters, Julie Peterson, Jennifer Sell, and

Angela Kulmann; as well as sons-in-law, John Peterson and Brian Sell; and eight grandchildren, Audrey,

Lankston, Conner, Bennett, Trevor, Bradley, Nora and Drew. Bernie was preceded in death by his mother,

Irma; father, Franklin; sister, Lynn Johann; and son-in-law, Jaret. The Johnson family asks that in lieu of

flowers, donations please be made to First Church of Christ in Saybrook, for special music programming.

Checks can be sent to First Church of Christ, 366 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, attention: Music

Fund.

Bill Kleffman - Chicago BE, RO and D

William Owen Kleffman Born March 29, 1929, Died

September 15, 2014

Born and raised in Chicago, RRD was his life and his

one and only job until retirement. For the past 22 years

Bill spent his retirement in Kentucky, loving every minute

of it by boating, waterskiing, riding his motorcycle,

playing pool and bowling. Bill bowled a 300 game at age

80! Bill was one cool guy and will be so missed by his

wife of 19 years Donna, 4 children, Jody (Spiro)

Salapatas, Jamie Houlihan, Rick and Barry (Sherri), 9

grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters. Bill had 3

siblings, Richard (deceased) sister-in-law, Elsie, Ken

(Betty) and Lois. Rest in peace Bill.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to their family and friends

Every Man Dies, Not Every Man Really Lives William Owen Kleffman

1929 - 2014

http://www.legacy.com/memorial-sites/northwestern-university/?personid=172190267&affiliateID=2432

http://www.legacy.com/memorial-sites/navy/?personid=172190267&affiliateID=2432


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Please make sure that you send your dues, spring and fall luncheon payment, and

newsletter items to the proper individuals.

Newsletter Dues

MAIL CHECK & APPLICATION TO OUR TREASURER

GENE BENES

P.O. BOX 652

HINSDALE, IL 60522-0652

Spring Luncheon

MAII CHECK & APPLICATION TO SPRING LUNCHEON CO-CHAIRMAN CARL OR RUTH MEYER

5658 SO. MEADE AVENUE

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60638

Fall Luncheon

MAII CHECK & APPLICATION TO FALL LUNCHEON CO-CHAIRMAN

JERRY MALECKI

20W315 BELMONT PLACE

ADDISON, IL 60101

Items for the Newsletter (stories – pictures – obituary notice)

MAII PHONE E-MAIL

JOHN HORMANSKI 708-301-3407 [email protected]

13153 SPARROW CT.

HOMER GLEN, IL 60491

ATTENTION RETIREES!!!

New e-mail list should be available in the next newsletter, January 2015.

We will be publishing an updated email address list sometime in the future. If you

have provided us with your email address please let us know if you wish to have it

included or if you wish to have it removed (and also to make sure we have your

correct email address). Please send an email note with your decision to

Sharon Kerr, Membership Secretary. [email protected]

For the electronic version of the newsletter.

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RR Donnelley Awarded a $60 Million Multi-Year Agreement by

Crain Communications, Inc.

Includes Production of All U.S.-Based Publications

CHICAGO, Sept. 11, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company (Nasdaq:RRD)

announced today that it has been awarded a $60 million multi-year agreement by Crain Communications that

significantly expands the companies' relationship through 2020. Under the terms of the agreement, RR

Donnelley will produce all 15 U.S.-based Crain publications including Advertising Age, Automotive News,

Business Insurance and Crain's New York Business. In addition to magazine production, RR Donnelley will

provide premedia, commercial print, international mail and logistics services.

"After a nearly 30 year relationship with RR Donnelley, we knew their production and distribution expertise

was the best choice for meeting our "readers first" philosophy, ensuring our content is delivered in the

timeliest and most effective way possible," stated Keith Crain, Chairman, Crain Communications.

Crain Communications is one of the largest privately held media companies in the U.S. with 24 leading

business, trade and consumer printed and online publications in North America, Europe and Asia. The

company's 825 employees in 13 locations produce trusted and relevant news, lead generation, research and

data products, custom publishing and events that contribute to the success of its millions of readers and its

clients.

"We are extremely pleased to have earned the opportunity to expand our relationship with Crain

Communications," said Dan Knotts, RR Donnelley's Chief Operating Officer. "Our solutions are designed to

improve the complete go-to-market process for publishers — from prepress/preflight and premedia, to print

and bind, mailing, and distribution."

Investment tips for 2014

For all of you with any money left, be aware of the next expected mergers so that you can get in on the

ground floor and make some BIG bucks. Watch for these consolidations in 2014:

1. Hale Business Systems, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Fuller Brush, and W. R. Grace Co... will merge and

become: Hale, Mary, Fuller, Grace.

2. Polygram Records, Warner Bros. and Zesta Crackers join forces and become: Poly, Warner Cracker.

3. 3M will merge with Goodyear and become: MMMGood.

4. Zippo Manufacturing, Audi Motors, Dofasco, and Dakota Mining will merge and become:

ZipAudiDoDa.

5. FedEx is expected to join its competitor, UPS, and become: FedUP.

6. Fairchild Electronics and Honeywell Computers will become: Fairwell Honeychild.

7. Grey Poupon and Docker Pants are expected to become: PouponPants.

8 Victoria 's Secret and Smith & Wesson will merge under the new name: TittyTittyBangBang

9. . Knotts Berry Farm and the National Organization of Women will become: Knott NOW!

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Warsaw

"Nifty Fifty Plus" *******************

3rd Tuesday of each month at:

Golden Corral

US 30 & end of E. Center St.

For information Contact:

Gwen Snyder (574) 267-8015

[email protected]

NOTICE !!!

We need members who

can help with the

Newsletter mailing

Please Contact

George Wenrich

(708) 532-8230

Harrisonburg

Retiree Events *****************

Meetings are held at the

WOOD GRILL BUFFET

1711 RESERVOIR STREET

HARRISONBURG,

VIRGINA

Luncheon starts at 11:00 A.M.

the 2nd Tuesday during months

of;

February

April

June

August

October

December


BOB BLOOMQUIST

[email protected]

Retirement Breakfast **************

Held the 1st Thursday of each month

at8A.M.

Tom's Restaurant

894 Burnham Ave,

Calumet City, IL. 60409

(708) 868-2600

For Information Contact:

Art Sobczak.. (708) 474-9495

Lancaster Retiree Events ***********************

Meetings are held at the

East Plant, Lancaster, Pa.

1st Tues. of each month,10A.M.


Sam Girard (717) 392-2319

[email protected]

George Mavros (717) 291-9889

Change in E-mail [email protected]

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Breakfast Fellowship The Apple Tree Restaurant

2nd Thursday of each month at 9

A.M.

*************************

Bowling Social Event at

Leisure Lanes 2nd Wednesday of each month

at 1:00 P.M.

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Lancaster Home Page

www.rrdretirees.com

SAVE THESE DATES!

Mark your calendars for these

upcoming events!

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Fall Luncheon

Our speaker for the fall

luncheon will be Kathy Ege,

Director of Health and Welfare Benefits. Please come prepared

with any questions for Kathy.

Some retirees have expressed

concern what the Obama

Healthcare Plan will mean to

them. Now is your chance to find

out! November 12, 2014

Alta Villa Banquets

Addison, Illinois

**********************

Turn in your news items, wedding anniversaries, photos & news of interest

Please e-mail notes & photos or as a typed or a hand written note by US mail

To:

John Hormanski 13153 Sparrow Ct.

Homer Glen, IL 60491

(708) 301-3407

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


Do you remember?

White Eagle Brewing Co., Allweiden and Chevalier Beers, Chicago. The White Eagle Brewing Co. was in

operation at 38th and Racine from 1910 to 1950.

During WW II’s cigarette shortage, Maurice’s

Restaurant, at 175 W Madison, helped the cause by

giving out free smokes to patrons - but only take

one!, 1945, Chicago. Chicago Calumet Plant

1st floor cafeteria, yumm!


The 1950's

Few people know that Mr. Potato Head was almost little more

than a forgotten cereal premium. But history has a way of being

kind to the classics. And George Lerner was about to make

history!

During the World War 2 era, George Lerner enjoyed success

as a well known inventor and designer. Just before 1950, he

designed and produced a first generation set of plastic face

pieces. The push pin shaped noses, ears, eyes and mouth parts

could be pushed into fruits or vegetables to transform the food

into an endless array of magical anthropomorphic playmates.

The toy wasn't an immediate hit however. There was still a

World War 2 mentality to conserve resources. Toy companies

didn't think that customers would accept the idea of wasting a

piece of food as a child's toy. But after awhile, George finally

sold the toy to a cereal company, who planned to use the pieces

as a premium giveaway in cereal boxes.

But George knew that his new toy deserved a bigger shot.

And that shot came in a meeting with a family owned New

England manufacturer. Henry and Merrill Hassenfeld were the second generation of brothers to run

their family’s Rhode Island business. Although their roots were in textiles, they also enjoyed success

making pencil boxes with surplus book binding fabric. They soon found that the boxes sold better

when they were filled with pencils and other school supplies.

Merrill experimented with filling the boxes with small toys

instead of school supplies, and the idea took off. They began

making their boxes into doctor kits, nurse kits, paint sets and

even junior air raid kits. In 1951, George Lerner approached

Merrill with a set of toy face pieces as an idea to fill one of

their boxes. Merrill loved the idea of making funny faces with

fruits and vegetables...and bought the toy from the cereal

company. It was a purchase that would become their first huge

toy hit, and help boost their company, later called HASBRO,

into the ranks of toy legends!

The Hassenfeld’s introduced their new Mr. Potato Head Funny Face Kit to the world on April 30th,

1952, and began one of America’s greatest toy stories. The earliest boxed set, Mr. Potato Head

#2000, featured a package with goofy vegetable faces and says that you could use any fruit or

vegetable to make a funny face man. The original price for this Mr. Potato Head in 1952 was under

one dollar! And for that dollar you got almost 30 parts, all a kid needed to transform any fruit or

vegetable into all sorts of silly and bizarre faces. All those mothers that had urged their children not

to play with their food were now facing a losing battle!


Kids all over America embraced the little plastic

pieces and poked holes in every piece of produce

imaginable. Although the natural creative and

imaginative appeal of the toy contributed to it’s

popularity, Mr. Potato head could credit some of his

early success to the emerging television industry.

Most historians agree that Mr. Potato Head holds the

distinction of being the first toy to be advertised on

TV. It was obvious that the children of the 1950's

were fascinated by this new gadget called TV, and

everything they saw on it. Those early Potato Head

commercials resulted in over $4 million in Mr. Potato

Head sales in the first year!

Dear Grand-daugther, The other day I went up to our local Christian bookstore

and saw a Honk if you love jesus bumber sticker. I was feeling particularly sassy that

day because I had just come from a thrilling choir performance, followed by a

thunderous prayer meeting. So, I bought the sticker and put it on my bomber.

Boy, am I glad I did, what an uplifting experience that followed. I was stopped at

a red light at a busy intersection, just lost in thought about the Lord and how good

he is, and I didn't notice that the light had changed. It is a good thing someone

else loves Jesus because if he hadn't honked, I'd never have noticed.

I found that lots of people love Jesus!

While I was sitting there, the guy behind started honking like crazy, and then he

leaned out his window and screamed, "For the love of God!, Go! Go! Go! Jesus

Christ, Go!” What an exuberant cheerleader he was for Jesus! Everyone started

honking! I just leaned out my window and started waving and smiling at all those

loving people.

I even honked my horn a few times to share in the love. There must have been a

man from Florida back there because I heard him yelling something about a sunny

beach. I saw another guy waving in a funny way with only his middle finger stuck

up in the air. I asked my young teenage grandson in the back seat what that

meant. He said it was probably a Hawaiian good luck sign or something. Well I

have never met anyone from Hawaii, so I leaned out the window and gave him

the good luck sign right back. My grandson burst out laughing. Why even he was

enjoying this religious experience!! A couple of people where so caught up in the

joy of the moment that they got out of their cars and started walking towards me. I

bet they wanted to pray or ask what church I attended, but this is when I noticed

the light changed. So I waved at all my brothers and sisters grinning, and drove on

through the intersection.

Middle Finger


I noticed I was the only car that got through the intersection before the light

changed again and felt kind of sad that I had to leave them after all the love we

shared. So I slowed the car down, leaned out the window and gave them all the

Hawaiian good luck sign one last time as I drove away.

Praise the Lord for such wonderful folks!!

Will write again soon, Love Grandma Submitted by George Wenrich

12 Days of Christmas Correspondence

Dearest John: I went to the door today and the postman delivered a partridge in a pear tree. What a

delightful gift. I couldn't have been more surprised.

With dearest love and affection, Agnes

December 15th

Dearest John:

Today the postman brought your very sweet gift. Just imagine two turtle doves.... I'm just delighted

at your very thoughtful gift. They are just adorable.

All my love, Agnes

December 16th

Dear John:

Oh, aren't you the extravagant one! Now I must protest. I don't deserve such generosity. Three

French hens. They are just darling but I must insist.... you're just too kind.

Love Agnes

December 17th

Today the postman delivered four calling birds. Now really! They are beautiful, but don't you think

enough is enough? You're being too romantic.

Affectionately, Agnes

December 18th

Dearest John:

What a surprise! Today the postman delivered five golden rings. One for each finger. You're just

impossible, but I love it. Frankly, John, all those squawking birds were beginning to get on my

nerves.

All my love, Agnes

December 19th

Dear John:

When I opened the door there were actually six geese-a-laying on my front steps. So you're back to

the birds again, huh? Those geese are huge. Where will I ever keep them? The neighbors are

complaining and I can't sleep through the racket. PLEASE STOP!

Cordially, Agnes

December 20th

John:

What's with you and those birds???? Seven swans-a-swimming. What kind of joke is this? There's

bird do-do all over the house and they never stop the racket. I'm a nervous wreck and I can't sleep all

night. IT'S NOT FUNNY.......So stop with those birds.

Sincerely, Agnes

December 21st OK Buster:

I think I prefer the birds. What am I going to do with eight maids-a-milking? It's not enough with

all those birds and eight maids-a-milking, but they had to bring their own cows. There is poop all

over the lawn and I can't move into my own house. Just lay off me. . Ag

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December 22nd

Hey:

What are you? Some kind of sadist? Now there's nine pipers playing. And do they play! They

never stopped chasing those maids since they got here yesterday morning. The cows are upset and

are stepping all over those screeching birds. No wonder they screech. What am I going to do? The

neighbors have started a petition to evict me. You'll get yours.

From Ag

December 23rd

You Creep!

Now there's ten ladies dancing - I don't know why I call them ladies. Now the cows can't sleep and

they've got diarrhea. My living room is a river of poop. The commissioner of buildings has

subpoenaed me to give cause why the building shouldn't be condemned. I'm sicking the police on

you.

One who means it, Ag

December 24th

Listen Idiot:

What's with the eleven lords a-leaping? All 234 of the birds are dead. I hope you're satisfied, you

rotten swine.

Your sworn enemy, Miss Agnes McCallister

December 25th (From the law offices Taeker, Spedar, and Baegar)

Dear Sir:

This is to acknowledge your latest gift of twelve fiddlers fiddling, which you have seen fit to inflict

on our client, Miss Agnes McCallister. The destruction, of course, was total. All correspondence

should come to our attention. If you should attempt to reach Miss McCallister at Happy Dale

Sanitarium, the attendants have instructions to shoot you on sight. With this letter, please find

attached a warrant for your arrest.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!


RETREE’S NEWSLETTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Year 2014

All Meetings and Mailing Sessions are held on the 2nd

Wednesday of the

Month starting 10:00AM at Winfield Road, Warrenville, IL 60555

Newsletter

Month

Newsletter

Deadline

Mailing

Session

Social

Meeting

No Meeting in Jan.

2014

MARCH

2014

JANUARY 20

2014 FEBUARY 12

2014 MARCH 12

2014

MAY

2014

MARCH 16

2014

APRIL 9

2014

May 14

(Meeting)

33nd Annual Spring

Luncheon at

Lexington House

MAY 14, 2014

JULY

2014

MAY 20

2014

JUNE 11

2014

July 9th

No meeting

Dwight Plant Tour

SEPTEMBER

2014

JULY 20

2014

AUGUST 13

2014

September 10

(Meeting)

33nd Annual Picnic

Bemis Woods Grove

Election of Officers

September 10, 2014

NOVEMBER

2014

SEPTEMBER 15

2014

OCTOBER 8

2014

Fall Luncheon

“ ALTA VILLA “

Install New Officers

November 12, 2014

JANUARY

2015

NOVEMBER 17

2014

DECEMBER 10

2014

No Meeting in Jan.

2015

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