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In my scrap book is a crayon-colored picture of the Madonna and the Christ child, and in the inner page under crossed American and French flags, these wards:

NOEL 1944 To Chaplain Higuchi from ''Les enfants des Ecoles de L'Escarene"

And the card goes on to thank the Anerican soldiers forthe happiest Christmas in the history of the town.

It all began one day in December when a group of Sergeants met II with the Chaplain to plan for a Christmas party . We were sche-

i duled to go back to the front soon ••. and this was, perhaps, the last Christmas party for many of the men. The mal discussed all kinds of parties to celebrate the day: a beer bust; a battalion dance; an amateur show with santa Claus. It \las in the middle of the discussion that one of the Sergeants said, I "r don't know about you guys ... but as for me, if this was my last Christmas on earth, I "'-Ould like to remember it as the day I we made sorooone else happy ••. and it would be a Christmas I shall never forget." So, 3fter this short speech the men enthusiasti- I cally voted to pLm for the biggest und the best party ever held I

in the village of ~'Escarene for the children of the village.

Preparations were elaborate. A platoon went up to the mountains to bring ' large fir tree down for a Christmas tree. For orna­ments mother platoon painted pine cones with silver and gold puint. imother platoon painted pop corn strings, and service company strung lights on the tree. The n:en gave up their day ' s ration of spurn ani brend. They gave up their Christmas candy rations and added gifts from home to the cause.

Those who were at the party will never forget the happy, sur­prised faces of the children who had not seen white bread for five years nor so much meat at one time to eat. Candies and gifts were piled upon each child of the village. The regimental

I band entertained the village with music •.• and everyone sang . carols. The French people sang their carols and we sang ours. !l2,t as truly the best Christmas in the history of that town.

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BOl\RD HIGHLIGHTS By Donald KuvlUye

The last Ben rd meeting of the 1959 administration was held at the Fort Shafter Officers Club on Thursday, December 10.

President Oguro treated the Board members to U VJonderful steak dinner and drinks. Each member enjoyed the dinrer meet­ing very much £JJld congratulated Richard on a job well done as President for 1959.

Members who were present were: Shigeru Inouye, First Vice President; Tad Kanda, Second Vice President; Do nald Kuwaye, Secretary; Herbert Yamamoto, Treasurer; Wilfred Shobu, Assistant Treasurer; John Sa­kak i, Able; Ho be rt Kudo waki , Bake r; Hi cha rd Yamamoto, Charlie; and Hideo Kajikawa, Headquarters.

The Board approved an appropri­ation for the purchase of a trophy to be donated to the 442nd Battle Group Bowling League.

The dedic ation of '!Urne r Hall will be po stponed until some-

time in March or April 1960. It was learned that at that time Mrs . Turner will be re­turning from Germany. The beautiful portrait is now at the clubhouse but the unveiling will huve to wa it until Mrs. Turner returns.

Robert sato reported that Kiyoshi Uyeno, Cha rl ie Cbapt er, wou Id like to room at the club­house. The Bre rd agreed to hire Kiyoshi officially as the secord night clerk to keep Takeo Koyanagi company and to relieve Takeo of the many clerical duties during the night hour s .

A/letter from the 442nd Vet­eranS Club signed by Togo Nakagawa, Executive Secretary, was read to the Board. This letter states that the 442nd Board of Directors approved a proposal of a 100% merger with the looth. The le tter will be acknowledged ani the matter will be referred to the 1960 Board of Directors. It was suggested that the letter be publ i she din the Pulea PUlea Parade.

Meeti ng ad journed after the

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members had discussed the pro­blems relating to the club, the achievenents of 1959 and pros­pects for 1960. Shigeru Inouye was congratulated on being el ected President of the Club for 1960.

IETTER FROM 442nd VETS CLUB ON MERGER IRorosAL

Board of Directors Club 100

Gentlemen:

The board of directors of The 442nd Veterans Club, at its regular meeting on December 1, 1959, approved a proposal to recommend to Club 100 that both clubs merge compl etely (100%). This action is the result of a surv-ey taken recently in which the majority of the chap­ters of the 442nd Veterans Club favored a complete mercer with Club 100.

It is therefore respectfully requested that Club 100 consi­der our proposal for a complete merger of our clubs.

An early reply (as soon as practicable) will be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to call us on any questions or details •

Very truly yours,

The 442nd Veteran s Club /s/ Togo Nakagawa Executive Secretary

FISHING CIDB HAS LUCK CATCHES FJBH AND RAIN By Donald Nagasaki

Lucky 11 ve in Hawai i! The Fishing Club went out to Kaawa Beach for their monthly outing on December 5.

This outing was one of the many in t he year which re­sul ted in "okazu" for the family. The bo ys caught pa­pios, wekes, kumu, moi, lob­sters and bucketful and bucketful of rain.

D espi te the rain and the strong wind, Sada Matsunami, Hiromi Urabe, Fuzzy Fujimori , Japan Nakaha ra, Fumi Tan i ya­mo., Richard Oki, Blue NaGasa­ki and the ir guests hustled and at the same tire mmaged to satisfy their hungry sto­machs with 15 pieces of bar­becue rib steak. Richard Oki, our regular cook, was given a break. He was our honored gue st for the night. But we mis sed his tasty stew ani curry.

The club res big plans for next year. If you are in­terested in fishing and kau kau, dID p in on us at our meetings last Sunday of e sch month.

President Fum1 Taniyama and Secretary-Treasurer Richard Nakahara were reelected for another term. Ten-dollar trophies will be awarded to the

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fishermen who catch the rarest and the biggest fish of the year.

ffiEXY OGURO Ell'ENDS GREETIIDS

Thank you very much for your "mandate" to write something for this issue of the Puka Puka Parade.

I have only recently finished the President's Sl YONARA year­end report to the roombers. It . turned into quite a voluminous report and has left me quite wordless. Incidentally, this report will shortly be in your hands.

Therefore, very very briefly through this roodium I WJuld like to say to you: ENJOY A HAPPY YULETIDE SEASON AND Miff WE HAVE YOUR STID NG AND ACTIVE BillTICIPATION 'lHROUGHOUT THE COMIN} NEW YEAR!

MERRY CHRIS'lMAS AND A VERY VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!

(s) Ric hard S. Oguro Outgoing President

P.S. My deepest thanks to you, Edi tor Ken, and your able staff for keeping the roomers well informed throughout 1959 via the Puka fuka Parade.

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WHAT CHRISTMAS 1EAN3 TO ME By FUndee Shirai

You take this Christmas on the run, and you 11 ve a sco re of other Christmases while you shop end wrap and decorate your house until t he mole heart is filled with gaiety. And then romething else comes to you silently, without warnirg, as quiet and bright as the Christmas star ris ing in the sky on Christmas Eve. And another miracle is born in your heart again--the miracle of love and good will to all men!

I would like t 0 think that this miracle comes to me not only ut Christmas but on every one of the days in the year, on every minute in the hour, and on every second in the min­ute. Chri stmas Day is the day I look back to all t m prece-d irg da J'S and ask myse If if I have kept the Spirit of Christ­mas throughout the year--if I have kept the love for my fellowmen shining bright in my heart.

To me Christmas Day is not only a day of joys and bleSSings, rut also a day men I evaluate my soul. So tha t dur ing the othe r da J'S of the ye ar, I can speak out my love and kindness for my fellowmen--even my ene­mies-and try to make myself a better man, for love begets love.

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ABIE CHAPl'ER HAD A BIG YEAR By John Sakak i

Kunio Fujimoto, nomination and election chaiman, bas released the election results for 1960. Offic ers for t he coming year are Presid ent, Ken OkaJOOto ; Vice Pres:ident, Richard Ishi­moto; Secretary, T. Tateishii ani Treasurer, William Saito.

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Turning back the pages to Jan­uary 1959, we fin:i that we had a pretty good year despite a few setbacks. Naoji Yamagata as program cha irman lined up an interesting and diversified program. In addi tion to our social events, for the first time in Club 100 history Able Chapter conducted a so-called softball clinic for our young­sters during our regular soft­ball searo n. Under the dir ect­ion of Kiyoshi Kami, Take 0 Ige, and Cyclone Hirokawa, the pro­gram was a terrific success. The enthusiasm shewn by the youngsters was beyond expecta­tion.

During the year we had several gue st spe akers at our monthly meetings. Speakers included Dr. Hung Wo Ching, Mr. Rodney Takashige, Mr. Shigeru Inouye, Mr. Conrad Akamine, Mr. Howard Miyake, am the late Farrant L. Turner. For those who attenied our February 6th meeting, you will recall the JOOst inspiring talk by the Old Man, which was only a few weeks prior to his be ing stricken.

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Under the guidance of Hiro Ya­manoto the Able Investment Club was organized. Officers for the Investment Club are Presi­dent Hideo Sato, Vice Presidents Shinya Namiki a n:i Richard Oki, Secretary Donald Nagasoki, Treasurer Paul Shirai, and Assi stant 'Treasurer Kaname Yui. Tre initial stage in any new venture is the most difficult and Old Man Sato and his gang have done a magnificent job to date.

Our social event.s included the annual stag party on February 14. Under the direction of Seian Hokama, we had a success­ful gathering of about 70 in attendance. Just like old times. On March 15, we had our first lli nburi night, something like a pot luck dinner. The food ronsumed that evening brings out one point--cur wives are goed cooks. As part of our program for the occasion we had an interesting aikido exhibition through the courtesy of Mr. Ie­toshi Takahashi. On July 12, we had another successful fam­ily night under the chairman­ship of Jackson Yasui. Our annual picniC was held on Au-gu st 9 at Cha irman Ke n Okamoto's beach property at Waimanalo. This annual event was attended by more than 200, including the keikis. Several other events, inc ludi rg a sh ibai night in May, were lired up, but we regret that we had to fore-go these due to unavoidable circumstances.

It is appropriate to IOOntion that our program was geared in line with our finances. Accord­ing to our original budget, had everything jelled as planned, we VoUuld have ended the :year with at least $400.00 in the black, but again due to cir­cumstances, we will fall way short. However, not to let the new administration down, our finance committee has a choco­late sale going on in a joint venture with Baker. (Call Biffa Moriguchi for your supply) . This, togethe r wi th our share of the sale of programs during our recent benefit show, should get us started on the right foot in 1900. Our hardworking Finance Committee members for the year were Blue Nagasaki, Goro Swnida, Ko Fukuda, Walter Moriguchi, and Takeo Ige. These five members were aided by many others, am we VoUuld like to thank each and every one, although their names don't appear in print.

This year as in the past, we' Va had our share of increase in bambinos among our members. By the sallB to ken, we had several lOOmbers who 10 st the ir parents. One of the saddest note chapter-wise, of course, was the passing of Paul Oshiro in a fatal automobile accident on August 9.

In concluding this report, may I say that there are many whose names don't appear who have helped make this a successful

year for ~le Co. Actually, it has been the result of a combined team effort of each and every member. Our average attendance at meetings has been around 35 plus. The Club Treasurer's report as of Noven- I

ber 30 indicates that Bn.-wise we have 104 paid-up members, which is more than any other chapter. With the continued support of all you members Able should have another suc­cessful year in 1960.

In behalf of your 1959 officers, inc1ud ing Mit s Fukuda, Tomny Nishioka, and Seie Oshiro, I say thank you for your support and kokua, Merry Christmas, and a Happy and Pttlsperous 1960.

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\. Please turn in all tickets or I money for the Tokyo Musical

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! Show !RESTO !RESTO. Unt il such I returns are made, we will not

know how nruch we made.

TOKYO MIl'S lCAL SHOW TOUR STARS COMPETE WITH PEIE

By Donald Nagasaki

The-show-must-go-on spirit was carri ed by the Tokyo Mu­sical Stars and the Club Dai­kon Kabuki players to the out­Side islands with great suc­cess. After outstanding per­formances at the Civic Audi­torium and Schofield Bowl, the troupe on November 18 headed for a one-night stand

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in the beautiful coastal di s­trict of Kona. Despite the theatre's small stage (only 6 feet wide) and with the pos­sibility of damaging the $1500 movie screen with the fierce sword fighting, the group put on an excellent perfonnance. IJaIBn" sang his famous IINani­wabushi II for the old folks . After the show the g roup went to "Teshimall , a kau kau place, wb3re the group got to know each other better with the help of beer, pupu and ocha-zuke and rice. Singer Yoshiko Otsu, daughter of a restaurant ovner in J apan, pitched in as a wait­ress and gave us super service. As usual, our beautiful ttotsu tt kept the entertainers in stitches.

The following morning the 19 members with indi vid ual ttbento II were on their way to Hilo on a Greyhound-like bus by way of the Honokaa and Hamakua coast road. They reached Crescent City by noon, and had their IIbento" on Coconut Islam near the Japanese Park--no poi but Japanese food.

1'Vi th the help of Hilo Chapter members and wi ves (backstage helpers), the show played to a near capacit.y crowd of over 2, 000 pe ople at the ir c i vi c auditorium, despite stiff com­petition from Madam Pele. After the show was over, these conunent s were heard: A knock­out show; really, money's worth, I'll cone back to see it again if the re is anothe r shay to-

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morrow; Club 100 did it aga in.

As an after show snack at the Cafe 100, Tanie Kimiwada had her first t a ste of poi. She said it tasted like shoji door paper paste. Then the troupe went to see its competitor Madam Pele in action. After a two-hour wai t, they finally got to see the eruption alI> ut 2 o'clock in the morning. Ani it was worth it.. The entertainers said it was a terrific show.

On November 2J the troupe arrived in Kahului Airport, where it VI as greeted by County Chairman Tam and the worried but happy Muui Chapter members ani wives. This show broke the attendance record at Baldwin High Auditorium for the l ast 10 years. Both shows were SHO. The Maui members were worried because the y had oversold the seating capaci ty of the auditorium and were ready to return the money but the public insisted on see ing the show even though the y had to stand throughout the pro­gram. Club 100 did it again on Maui. After the show, at Maui-no-ka-oi, one Tokyo star ordered a "starch and soda II (meaning Scotch and Soda)-­same d iffe rence at the end though--st1ff as a shirt collar.

It was hard wark, but as you can see, the troupe enjoyed the tour.

Tokyo Musical

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Club 100 Daikon

Kabuki Actors

"Bento" Finale

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Opening Night Of

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Death Scene

us ANGEUS BAKER NEWS By Satoru Nakamura

After leaving Honolulu three months ago to have a delicate heart operation, HO'iaro Miya­shiro, eight-year old son of Mr . and Mrs. Charles Miyashiro (Hq . ) , was finally released from the University of Minnesota Hos­pital to return hore. News to this effect was received from Mrs. Miyashiro, who accompanied Howaro for the operation. When last heard from, she and her son were scheduled to leave Minnea­polis for Honolulu on December 11, by way of Seattle.

Owing to the serious nature of Howard's case, his post-surgery confinemmt at the hospital was much over··extended. His release from the hospital was welcome news, for now he can join other members of his family be­fore the hol1d ay seas on and his chances of living a normal life is brighter.

By her letter of December $, Mrs. Miyashiro expressed her gratitude to the L.A. Baker boys. We, in turn, say that it was our pleasure to show Mrs. Miyashiro and her son Howard the city of Los Angeles ani Di sneyland last September.

Local men interested in learning the proper dance steps should join the dance instruction con­ducted by the L.A. City and Re­creation Dept. There a re four classes: beginners, intermediate,

advanced and professional.

Classes for beginners am inter­mediates are held every Wednesd.a~ night - 7:00 to 8:30 for begin- • ners and $:30 to 10:00 for in­termediates. Place is the Lou Costello Pla~round, 3100 E. Olympic Blvd. in East L.A. Cost is six bits per person per night (compared to 5-10 bucks charged by those name stud.ios on Wilshire) and such funds go to the city of L.A .

Mr. and Mrs. Haruo Fujii wel­comed the ir second son, Michael Noboru, on October 1$. Haruo i s a former Honolulan run his wi fe is a mainlander.

Our congratulations to Kazuo Sato, of Pasadena, for winning a Nippon bride (news scoop by Bernard Akamine last month). This calls for a Baker reunion early next year to meet Kazuo's bride.

Albert and Connie Takahashi have moved to 3210 S. La Ciena­ga Blvd., L.A. 18. Forgot to get the ir phone number.

SAKOKI HEADS BAKERlTES By Bernard Akamine

November was a big month for tro members of our chapter, namely Joe Nakahara am Harry Katahara. Joe was blessed with a boy, Wade Hisao, Harry had a girl on the 2nd., nared her Louise Akiko.

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Elect ion of offi cers for next year was held at our last met­ing. Robert Sakoki, President; James KawashiJIB, Vice Pres ident; Frank Fujiwara, Secretary and Take Azama the money-bags. May you have a good administra­tion, men.

By the time this goes to press we vTould have had our annual Christmas party. This year's affair will be James Tan i' s kul1ana. He has big doings planned for our children.

J.M. has a way of gauging a man. Age 20 Tri-weekly, Age 30 try weekly, age 40 try weak­ly. What category are you?

Wife trying on new hat: "How do I look, Hone y?" Husband: t'Like the south end of a north bound mule. tI

This is a heck of a way to end the Jear, isn't it? ME:RRY CERIS'lMAS '10 AIL.

RURALITES HAVE BANG-UP CHRIS'IMi\S !A RTY By Hakaru Taoka

Well, Christmas is around the corner, but for the Ruralites, the big event of the year, the Christmas :ra rty, is pau. A worn erful time was had by all, and what a turnout!

There were quite a few new faces: Masato :BUjitani, David Gato, Haruo Hayakawa, Robert Todani, Walter Sekiya and Tsukasa Muramoto.

You know, it's really a womer­ful feeling to see so many of the Paisanos turning out these days. It's not only my senti­lmnt, 'rut the turnout enmasse is an indication of interest in the organization. With the con­certed efforts of all, I'm sure that we can have a stronger club and be able to better serve our community.

Now back to the Christnns Party, this year, for the first time, we were honored by the presence of the Waialua-Wahiawa distri ct' s Next of Kins. Those present were Mrs. :BUnai, Mrs. Nozaki, Mr. and Mrs. Mc:koto Takata and the 1r children Calvin and Terry. Mr. arrl Mrs. Kuraoka and child­ren Craig am Douglas, and Mrs. Suwa. It was really nice to have the Next of Kins with us and to renew our acquaintances.

\Ve were also honored by the presence of a special guest, Mr. Tanaka, proprietor of Es­mond at Haleiwa. He has be­friended the Rural Chapter and cont ributed a great deal ma­teri ally in t be past. This year was no exception. He again con­tributed gifts to us for use as door prizes. Our heartfelt thanks go to him for all he has done for us. It was really our pleasure to have him join us on this occasion. Our mahalo also goes to Mr. Howard Isaroto of Pioneer Hom Supply for his gift (an electric clock) for use as a door prize at the party, and to the Fllruyas of Nippon Theatre for the loan of the cartoon

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films. All of these things contri buted greatly to make the party a success.

Speaking of the successful Ohristmas party, I am sure that a lot of credit goes to Santa Claus. This year we had a vo­lunteer Santa and guess who it was---Lefty Toshio Mizusawa. I must say that Lefty turned out to be quite a Santa and with just the right touch to laugh-up the youngsters. For example, when Santa was giving out the presents, he came upon the name Curt Mizusawa. So he called Curt Mizusawa. Curt was sitting close by so he raised his hand and came f arward. Before Santa gave Curt the present, he said, "Hi, Son! Have you been a good boy?lI Naturally Curt's reply was a loud "Yes". Santa the n asked, "Son, mere's your fa­ther?" Curt looked up at Santa am pointed straight at him and said, "There." A big howl follo~d this "act". With Lefty's professional touch, we won I t have to be looking fo r a Santa Claus hereafter. Well, Lefty, looks like you volunteered as a permanent Santa Claus.

All in ali, the Christmas party was a very enjoyable one. The success of the party is attri­buted to the splendid response and participation by the mem­Oers am their families. Thank you very much, you all. To a 11 of you, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

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MARTIN 'IDHARA ILIa PREXY

Martin Tohara was unanimously elected President of D~ Chap­ter for the year 1960. Other officers elected were Iwao Fujimori, Vice President; Kenji Nikaido, Secretary; md Jits Yoshida, Treasurer.

Dog Chapter meetings are held regularly on the third Tuesday of each month at 7: 30 P.M.

Dog Chapter's investment group, Hui' Ilio, has compl eted it s first year and now boasts of a sizable amount in its treasury. The collection phase will con­tinue through 1960 at which ti~ the amount will be invested . There are 24 members participa­ting. Trustees for Hui Ilio are Richard Hosaka, Kazuso Yo­shioka am Bob Taira. Deposits are nade by members each month at the regular Dog Chapt er meeting.

MARSHALL HIGA TRIUMPHS IN GOLF WURNEY

By Masao Kigawa

Marshall Higa wi th a 79-12-67 \\On the Bill Ichinose award in the Club 100 Golf Club tournament at the Waialae Golf Course on Sunday, December 13.

Richard Murakami was runner-up wi. th an 85-15-70, followed by Harry Hirasuna with an 81-9-72, and by Edd ie Morikami wi th a 77-5-72. Masao Kigawa shot a net 73, and Hideo Uchida shot a net 75.

CHARLIE ELECT OFFICERS By Don Kuwaye

At the regular chapter meeting held on Tue~ay, December 15, the follow1~ were elected to lead Charlie Chapter into an­othe r gre at year: Rona 1d Hi­gashi, Pre s 1d e nt; Take shi "Lef­ty" KiIlD.lra, Vice Presi dent; Robert Hashimoto, Secretary; ard Roy Nakamura, Treasurer.

we are happy to see new faces take OVtlr the leadership of the chapter. Richard Yanrunoto was conunended by the group for a job well done as President for 1959 0 Richard was involved in many activities during the year and according to the conunents heary. he did very good work. Maybe we will let him rest for a year and then he can take over s orne acti v itie s again in 1961.

Wi th Rona 1d in charge, dancing classes will perhaps be conti­nued for nany more months. Others who started in the ori­ginal danc ing class vhich com-

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menced in February 1958 ard still taking dancing lessons are Sumio Ito, Bo Shiozaki, Masa Kawamoto and Saburo Ishi­tani. Ronald, by the way, is one of the officers in the Hawaiian Dance Association which holds dances regularly at the Ala Wai Clubhouse.

The Charlie Investment Hui will be starting its ' fourth

year in 1960. Returns have been encouraging and the origi­nal rnembers are st ill continuing to put in their surplus ten bucks. Someone said that in a few years we should see many rich Charlies. You can never tell.

The officers for 1959, Richard Yamamoto, Rusty Nakagawa, Sumio Ito, Robert Takato, wish each Charlie member and his family and all a very Merry Chri stmas am a Happy New Year.

GREENTHOMBS ELECT OTAGAKI By Richard Yanamoto

The Club 100 Green Thumbs Club has been very active and suc­cessful during 1959. President Fred Kanernura ably guided the club throughout the year.

The following members were elected as officers of the club for 1960:

President: ViC'e Pres. Secretary Treasurer

Dr. Kengo Otagaki Richard Yamamoto Yasuo Takata Sueo Sakamoto (reelected)

The annual plant show and sale held on December 6 was a suc­cess. OrChids, house plants and othe r nursery it an s were sold to brighten our homes for Christmas. The menb ers had an excellent display of orchids. Chairman Bill Oya is to be congratulated for a job well

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done. ,Arthur Komiyann handlei the display, Kengo Otugaki the publicity, and Mrs. IDina Kobatake was in charge of the food.

Te1 ELECTION RESULTS

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Pres. 1st Vice Pres. 2nd Vi ce Pres. Secretary Treasurer Asst. Treas.

Shigeru Inouye Tokuji Ono Robert Takashige Wild.red Shobu Herbert Yamamoto Fred Taka hashi

Pros. Vice Pres. Secretary) Treasurer)

Genichi bbsumotoya Al YokoY'dlTla

Kent N JJcumura

Headquarters

Pres. Vice Pres. Secretary Trea.surer Director

Toshio Kunimura Calvin Shimogaki Kenichi Suehiro Marshall Higa Culvin Shimogaki

Rural Chapter

Pres. Vice Pres. Secretary Treasurer Auditor

John Kihara Harry NishillUlra Yukio Takeha ra Shiro Muki Katsuji Shintani Hakaru Taoka

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!'I The Puka fuka Parade welcomes Ii as it s. Editor for 1960 Ben II Tamash~ro, present Advertiser 'I H correspondent. Welcome to II the dri ver ISS eat, Ben. Your !Lcr~w is ready and. willing. J 0... --=-_ - -1

KOOKINJ KOHNER By Marion Yamamoto

For holiday gi vings, cookies are a lways popular. Here is an in­teresting one contributed by the Maui ladies.

Refrigerator Spike Cookies

~ C margarine 1 egg, beaten 1 C sugar l~ C flour ¥ t salt ~ t baking soda ~ t cinnamon t t nutmeg 1 t vanilla

Cream together the first three ingredient s. Sift together the next five ingred ient s • Add to creamed mixture. Add vanilla.

For double recipe, line 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan with waxed paper, put dough in and with another piece of waxed paper on top, flatten dough and pack. Chill thoroughly. Cut in l~" strips then slice 1/8". Bake on lightly greased pan 375 deg.

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This Christmas issue features, among other things, a fine message from an old friend of ours and rome good art work. Rev. Hiro Higuchi, former Chap­lain of the 442nd ReGimental Combat Team and Pasto r of the Pearl City Community Church, was asked to give us a message in the light of our experiences in Europe.

The beautiful cover drawings are tre VIOrk of Solco Higa, Able Chapter's combat artist and presently commerc ial artist for the Honolulu Dairymen's Association. Soko also footed the expense of the color process .

The Puka Puka Parade says Molto Grazie to Chaplain Higuchi and to Solco for helping to spread some Chri st1llD.S cheer.

REFLECTIONS

Christmas is a time of goodwill and cheer, but it is al s o u time of sentimentality and reflection. ehri stmas 1943 has always been one of the most meaningful for me, because it was spent in San J\ngelo de Alife, Italy.

San Angelo de Alife is u valley with olive and fig orchards. Small farms dot the countryside, and a big cemetary with a high wall abut s the main highwa y.

cushioned our floor beds with dry straw, shaved and bathed alongside a well.

The battalion was down to several hundred men. Each of us felt that perhaps this would be the last Christmas in Italy, that the re VIO uld soo n bee nough re­placenent s so that we could go home. "Hone" wus u mugic vlord . It stood for everything that combat did not.

Each company on the Eve of Christmas tried to forget the war for a while, although the d is ton t boom of guns echoed throue;h the valley. A quarte t hurriedly marshalled tOGethe r by Chaplain Yost made the rounds of the battalion. It was a cold, clear night. In can:llelight the carolers sane with gusto. Our t ulk was animated . Our simple comraderie betrayed our joy in being still alive. Christmas Eve was spent resting and talking by candlelight.

Chr istmas day brought us turk f!J and lots of fresh wine. Our c OInp3.n y pr ogrum was make shift, but anything was a ll right for us then---we were warm and com­fortable am. alive. Humphrey Bogart ani his troupe brought a bit of stateside che er that afternoon at regimental head­quarters.

The war lnd passed the town. We I really don't know what JTJD.de were pulled off the line for a that Christmas so meaningful rest. We pitched pyramidal tents for me. There was nothing we along the slopes of olive orchards, did on that day that was signi-

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ficant. The religious men, and there were some, sought medita­tion; the sensualists sought relief among the villagers, and some materialists peddled scap bars and cigarettes to the paisans.

We had to go up on line soon after that, and a lot of our friend s were killed. But that Christmas in an ancient tovm among olive trees and hay has always remained VI it h me •• ••..••.• perhaps because it was a break in the war r aging around us and in us, a break that was a precursor of better thiq>; s to come.

THANK YOU ONE AND ALL

19t,t Ucm that the year 1959 is IS lu:' coming to a close, my job as

Editor is at an end. It ba s ~ c been a hectic tine, but an oe t enjoyable one, thanks to the

hardmrking staff of the Puka t, Puka Parade. Wi thout its help

the raper could not ba ve come out on schedule each month.

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Bouquets to:

Bea Imada for the typing of stencils and for bei~ Girl Friday to the Editor;

Frances Okazaki for the typing of stan ci ls ;

Bob Sato for seeing in the production ani business end of the p3.perj

Mikio Tamane, fo r do ing the expert printingj

Don Nagasak i, for handling the lively feature columnsj

The respe cti ve chapter and fea­ture correspondents for giving us a good account of their activities;

Fundee Shirai, for contri buting articles although not a member of the staff;

The "hidden" help for taking care of the folding, assembling, addressing and mailing.

Ours is a small paper, folks, but you would be s urpri s ed what it takes to get 1500 copies out each month.

We would like to thank the ad­ministration headed by Prexy Oguro fo I' provid ing us with a "friendly atmosphere" in which to operate, a willingness to help in any way possible to get the news across to the membership.

We WJuld also like to thank the membership for respoIrling to our demands for help in putting over our projects . We like to feel th~t th~ response in some mea­sure has been due to our journa­listic efforts.

So td" am. you good people, thank you aId a joyous holiday season~

FINITO KWH

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