"Education does not make a man good, it only makes him clever—usually for mischief."
Will Durant.
The first outdoor meeting of the season was held at the Ponkapoag Golf Course, May 7th.
There were eighteen members and two guests, Captain Denning and our old friend, Deputy Commissioner Hayes, in attendance. The surrender of Germany was announced that morning and
our meeting was opened by a motion to stand in reverential silence to pay tribute to the boys who
gave their lives, also to the boys who have given everything but their lives and to give thanks for
the end of the war in Europe.
Following a fine lunch and a short business meeting, the boys made the usual assault on
the golf course and according to the score cards, most of the divot diggers needed eagles on each
of the last nine holes to finish anywhere near par for the course. Sam had his testing layout in its
customary well-groomed condition.
Harold Mosher won first net with a 68. I did not realize he was that good. John Latvis,
"The Tatnuck Terror," took the second net prize and informed me that he had not played any
golf since the tournament at Salem last fall.
Arthur "Champ" Cody got the third net money and he also had the best gross score of
the day, a very respectable 81, which included two deuces. Gene Mauro, "The Framingham
Flash," captured fourth net honors with a 78, despite a big eight on the first hole. President
Wanberg won the consolation prize with a fine bowling score. Paul wore his usual big smile, so
look out for him next month on his home pasture. Ed Phinney made the long trip from Acoaxet
and I saw him play three shots from behind the markers on the fourteenth tee. A drive that
landed in back of the tee after hitting a tree, a left-handed putt from under the tee bench and
finally a brassie to get off the tee.
The scores:
H. Mosher
J. Latvis
A. Cody
E. Mauro
S. Mitchell
H. Hannon
P. Cassidy
A. Anderson

Gross
97
99
82
107
105
104
96
108

Hdcp.
29
28
7
29
25
22
13
25

Net
68
71
75
78
80
82
83
83

E.
S.
P.
E.
P.
N.
E.
N.

Phinney
Braio
Hayden
Hanson
Wanberg
Bruno
Polhamus
Sperandio

Gross
94
104
106
107
114
97

Hdcp.
10
20
20
21
26
7
No Card
No Card

Net
84
84
86
88
88
90

Your tottering reporter was accompanied by another invalid, Pvt. George Rommell, Jr.,
now stationed at Camp Edward's. George appeared to be well on the road to recovery and it
certainly was an agreeable surprise to have him attend the meeting. Hope to see you in civies
soon George!
That three striper is on the move again, now it is:
Sgt. David Barry—31136455
342 Eng'rs. Keg't. G. S.
A. P. O. 350, c/o Postmaster
New York, N. Y.
Charlie O'Keefe also has made a change to:
Corp. Charles T. O'Keefe—31204950
874 Chemical Co. A. O.
A. P. O. 558, c/o Postmaster
New York, N. Y.
The June meeting will be held at the Weston Golf Club, June 4th. The club does not serve
lunch on Monday, so eat at home or, if you prefer, stop at a dog cart on the way to the meeting.
Golf tournament at 1:30; following golf, we can arrange to eat at the Lobster Inn, if you wish.
Paul may put in 8" cups, you can't miss 'em.
JACK COUNSELL