Bob Nelson said that the reunion is a sure thing. Enough people have indicated that they will be there. He's still hoping, though, that more people will plan to, attend.

Bob has made arrangements through the Reunion Planning Center, and they will send out registration forms in October to everyone who has indicated their intention to attend. If you haven't vet contacted Bob, saying that you plan on attending, please write, e-mail or call him at:
Bob Nelson
130 Lane Tree Drive
Lakeview, AR 72642-7131
Phone. 870-431-8518
e-mail: cen54860@centuryinter.net

The room rate is $65.60 per night, including tax, and is available five days before and after the reunion date. The activity package price is $269.00 per person.

All reservations are due to the Reunion Planning Center not later than January 17, 2001.

There are some very good shows planned; and if you're thinking that you don't like country music, Branson doesn't have much country music any more. It's located in the, Ozarks, and the scenery is beautiful. Let's make this one of the best reunions ever.

Clarence Landry and his wife, Shirley, have never attended a reunion but are planning on being there next year. He said that they have six children and one great-grandchild. His address is 75 Sandy Pines Road, E. Montpelier, VT 05651.

Jack and Betty Raymer were vacationing in Jackson Hole, WY this summer. Also, they have a new address in Virginia: Goodwin House West, 3440 S. Jefferson Street, Apt. 637, Falls Church, VA 22041. We'll see them in April.

Joe Sinscera's new address and phone number are: 322 W. Elizabeth Ave., Apt. 1G Linden, NJ 07036-7209; phone 908-862-5735.

Cliff Seale called me in September, asking for Bob Babylon's phone number. He told me that his wife, Anne, fell and broke her hip and was getting around with the aid of a cane. They are also planning to attend the reunion. Last month, I received an e?mail from Joseph Morenzi, 111. His dad had been aboard the Anthony, and he was wondering if anyone remembered his father and had any stories or pictures which they would share with him. His father died in February 1999, and he is trying to obtain whatever information there might be. His address is: Joseph Morenzi, 107 Beach Road, Bristol, RI 02809.

Ellie Houghton wrote that Ken is doing well and rides his foot bike for a half hour every day to keep his leg pretty strong. He is even reaching the point where he is not nervous with her driving.

Here are additional and corrected e?mail addresses to be added to your list:
Dave Audet: djapja@snowcrest.net
Joe Brogna: PBrogna@aol.com
Carmen Micciche: Micciche@mymailstation.com
Clarence Landry UserC721@GS.com
Joe Morenzi: DP1957@aol.com
Wallace Salisbury: walsal@altavista.com
Roy Tolbert: sfjfe@Juno.com

I have become involved with the publicity for the WWII lecture program at the local library. It was started about three years ago and has become very successful. Starting with last month, the speaker will give the lecture in the afternoon and evening. Attendance is by registration only, 100 people per lecture. Most times, it is a sellout. It is so popular that the Lions Club in the next community wants to start their own. The speaker in September had been a German paratrooper, fighting in Italy. He was captured and sent to a POW camp in Little Rock, AR. At war's end, he was discharged and went home. It took him seven years to get back here. He said that it was the numbers of our men and materiel which defeated them. At one point, his unit was reduced to nine men, Every bullet had to count. They couldn't strafe as we could. We have people of all ages attending, including a couple of women from England with their own stones to tell. Now, the coordinator wants to include anyone from that era defense workers, housewives having to deal with rationing etc. ? not just military personnel. It's rather exciting.

PLEASE, contact Bob Nelson to tell him that you are planning to attend the reunion. He very graciously offered to host this one so that there would be at least one more. He hasn't heard from some of you who regularly attend. WHERE ARE YOU??

SEE YOU IN BRANSON NEXT APRIL

Charlotte Goerlich
215-887-2153
cmgoerllch@aol.com

The big news with this newsletter is the upcoming reunion in Branson, Missouri from April 17 - 20, 2001. Bob has made all of the arrangements through the Reunion Planning Center, and they will send out registration forms in October. The room rate is $65.60 per night, including tax, and is available five days before and after the reunion date. The activity package price is $269.00 per person. The enclosed activity schedule shows you all that is planned. As you can see, there is time allocated for optional activities. I have included a copy of that so that you can be thinking about what else you might want to do. However, all of that will be on the registration form which will be sent to you in October.

Here are additional e-mail addresses to be added to your list:
Dave Audet: djapa@snowcrest.net -- *No Good
Harold Learned: learned@shentel.net
Cliff Seal: cliff@marcseale.com
Roy Tolbert: sfjefe@juno.com (corrected per his mail to me)
Jesse Wood: Barber@aol.com -- *No Good
(* Got NonDelivery message - UNKNOWN - on these two. Will correct when I get correct address and notify everyone.)

Thinking along the lines of the Internet, Bob Ross has some interesting information about the DESRON45 ships. Check it out at: http://bobrsr.com. He has done a lot of work on it, and some of our people have sent him information.

New addresses for regular mail:
T. D. Daniels - 15300 Dearborn St, North Hills, CA 91343-2215
Jack Marsh - 311 N. 600 E, Orem, UT 84097-4842
Perry Tolbert - 6335 Bayou Road, Mobile, AL 36605

I'm always glad when you write to me, and I can put your doings in the newsletter.

William Upton wrote that his son and his family had visited him in June. Also, William is taking care of cattle again this summer.

Harold and Alina Learned were glad to get the list of e-mail addresses. They are vacationing in Minneapolis this summer.

Dave and Paula Audet have missed all of the reunions but hope to be able to attend the next one. They have been married 54 years, have 8 children, 24 grandchildren, and are anticipating their 4th great-grandchild.

Bob and Wanda Kaufman's entire family is planning a camping and fishing trip to Wisconsin this month. Wanda volunteered to be the cook.

Ken Carlson had a visit aboard the USS HORNET as a member of Military.com.

Over 500 people attended; and the party/ceremony went on well after 10 P.M., as that's when they left. He met Ambrose, the author, and was in the front row when be gave his speech.

I recently heard from children of two crew members, both of whom want to be on our mailing list. We now have four children of crew members on the list, plus five men from the Braine and Bob Ross from DESRON45.

From time to time someone will send me a poem they have either seen somewhere or have written and want to share with all of you. Bob Nelson sent me this poem some time ago I didn't have space to include it until now.

by Charles Hanson Towne

Around the corner I have a friend,
In this great city that has no end;
Yet days go by, and weeks rush on,
And before I know it a year is gone,
And I never see my old fiend's face.
He knows I like him just as well
As in the days when I rang his bell
And he rang mine.
We were younger then,
And now we are busy, tired men:
Tired with playing a foolish game,
Tired with trying to make a name.
"Tomorrow," I say, "I will call on Jim,
Just to show that I'm thinking of him."
But tomorrow comes - and tomorrow goes,
Around the corner! - yet miles away
Around the corner, a vanished friend.
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Please. don't forget to send your survey sheet to Bob Nelson- If you should have any questions, you may call him at, 870-431-8518

SEE YOU IN BRANSON NEXT APRIL!
Charlotte Goerlich
215-887-2153
cmgoerlich@aol.com

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To better serve you and provide top quality seating as a group, the following OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES have been selected during your stay to compliment your group activities package. Showtimes and entertainers selected for optional activities do not interfere with group activities.

Wednesday, April 18

2:00 PM Lawrence Welk Show
A walk down memory lane with many of your Welk favorites.
Shuttle departs hotel at 7:15 p.m.
Cost including shuttle $31.00 per person
# of Tickets ____________

2:00 PM Mickey Gilley Show
A spectacular performer and showman!
Shuttle departs hotel at 7:15 p.m.
Cost including shuttle $24.00 per person
# of Tickets ____________

3:00 Bobby Vinton
Remember the oldies and swing with the Glenn Miller orchestra.
Shuttle departs hotel at 2:15 p.m.
Cost including shuttle $28.00 per person
# of Tickets ____________

2:00 PM Shopping in Old Downtown Branson
Old time stores and shops and the real 5 & 10 store is a must
Shuttle departs hotel at 2:00 p.m.
No cost
# of Tickets ____________
2:00 PM Shopping Tanger Mall
Outlet shopping at it's finest
Get name brands at the lowest price.
Shuttle departs hotel at 2:00 p.m.
No cost
# of Tickets ____________

Thursday, April 19

9:30 a.m. Lennon Brothers Show
40's music and swing and lots of comedy with all the pomp for the veterans Shuttle departs hotel at 8:45 a.m.
Cost including shuttle $26.50 per person
# of Tickets____________

9:30 am. Yakov Smirnoff Show
This funny Russian comedian puts on a totally U. S. patriotic show and keeps you laughing.
Shuttle departs hotel at 8:45 a.m.
Cost including shuttle S31.50 per person
# of Tickets____________

10:00 a.m. Hughes Brothers
A gifted family entertains all with their musical abilities and humor.
Shuttle departs hotel at 9:15 a.m.
Cost including shuttle $22.00 per person
# of Tickets_____________

2:00 PM Shopping in Old Downtown Branson
Old time stores and shops and the real 5 & 10 store is a must
Shuttle departs hotel at 2:00 p.m.
No cost
# of Tickets ____________

2:00 PM Shopping Tanger Mall
Outlet shopping at it's finest Get name brands at the lowest price.
Shuttle departs hotel at 2:00 p.m.
No cost
# of Tickets ____________

USS ANTHONY REUNION
APRIL 17 - 20, 2001
BRANSON, MISSOURI

Bob Nelson
130 Lone Tree Drive
Lakeview, AR 72642-7131

He needs your help to plan a good reunion.

__________Yes, I will be going to Branson.

__________Yes, I might be going

__________No, I will not be going.

It is set up so that everyone can attend. Wheelchairs (if you use one) get the best seat at all of the shows, and everyone is helpful.

If you fly, we will have you picked up at the airport.

If you drive, you can park your car and take the shuttle.

Everything is included in the price. There are no hidden fees.

READ OVER OUR PLAN. If you want something else, we. will try to meet your needs.

PLEASE, give us something with which to work. It is YOUR REUNION.
Let's make it a good one. It could be our last.

Whatever your possible decision may be, please mail this to Bob Nelson ASAP.