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Reunion Issue ____________________________________________________ --------- i--- CLUB 100 AUGUST 1975 Vol.29 No . 4 1st V.P. Yasuo Takata responding for Club 100, Hawaii 33rd ANNIVERSARY REUNION Master of Ceremony •••• Opening Remarks • • • • • PROGRAM Moment of Silence Honoring our K.I.A. Invocation (Please Remain Standing) Dinner '. • ': . .' • • • • Welcoming Addresses President, Club 100, So. Calif. Chapter President, 442nd Veterans Association General Chai rrnan, , Reunion Corrnni ttee ' • Response, Club 100, Hawaii •••• Eric Y. Abe Eric Y. Abe (Please Rise) Rev. William S. Terao • • 7: 30 p.m. Young O. Kim Chick Furuye Y. B. Mamiya . . . . ' In troduc tion of Gues ts and Members • • • • . . . . . . . . Keyno te Speaker • • • • • • • • • • • • Mario Machado KNXT-TV (CBS) Reporter and Program Host

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Reunion Issue ~ ____________________________________________________ ---------i---CLUB 100 AUGUST 1975 Vol.29 No. 4

1st V.P. Yasuo Takata responding for Club 100, Hawaii

33rd ANNIVERSARY REUNION

Master of Ceremony •••• Opening Remarks • • • • •

PROGRAM

Moment of Silence Honoring our K.I.A. Invocation (Please Remain Standing) Dinner '. • ': . .' • • • • Welcoming Addresses

President, Club 100, So. Calif. Chapter President, 442nd Veterans Association General Chai rrnan, ,Reunion Corrnni ttee ' •

Response, Club 100, Hawaii ••••

• Eric Y. Abe • Eric Y. Abe

• (Please Rise) Rev. William S. Terao

• • 7: 30 p.m.

Young O. Kim Chick Furuye Y. B. Mamiya . . . .

'In troduc tion of Gues ts and Members • • • • . . . . . . . . Keyno te Speaker • • • • • • • • • • ~ • • • Mario Machado

KNXT-TV (CBS) Reporter and Program Host

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PUKA PUKA PARADE

Official Publication of Club 100, an In­corporated Association of Members of the 100th Infantry Battalion.

Editorial and Business Offices, 520 Kamoku Street, Honolulu, HI 96814.

Published bimonthly and mailed to reg­ular club members, honorary members, next of kin, Gold Star parents and spe­cial friends of the club.

PUKA PUKA PARADE STAFF

Edi tor Assistant

. Donald Kuwaye Janice Kochiyama

REPORTING STAFF

Able ..• . . • Donald Nagasaki . • • . . . • Tom Tsubota

Donald Kuwaye Mrs. Helen Nikaido

Wilfred Shobu Walter Kadota

Baker Charlie Dog Headquarters . Hawaii . Maui ... Kauai· Southern California Special Message Bowling . . • • • Dancing Club • • • Special Reunion 75 .

. . • • Tom Nagata Ben Morimoto

. Y.B. Mamiya

. Ralph Ikeda • Donald Nagasaki

Yasuo Takata Mrs. Helen Nikaido

• Donald Nagasaki Articles . • • . F Co. News .••• Hakaru Taoka

CLUB OPERATING DUES ARE NOW PAYABLE

Oahu chapter members (except Rural) $ 12.00

Rural Chapter 6.00 Neighbor Island and Southern

California Chapter members 3.00 Overseas members 3.00

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BOA R D o F D IRE C TOR S

CLUB 100 OFFICERS

President • • . . • 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary • • • • • Treasurer • • . . • Assistant Treasurer •• Executive Secretary

Ralph Ikeda Yasuo Takata

George Hagiwara Wilfred Shobu

• • Henry Kawano Jack Hirano

Donald Kuwaye

CHAPTER PRESIDENTS

Able Chapter Tsuneo Morikawa Baker Chapter • Stanley Nakamoto Charlie Chapter. . ' •• Sumio Ito Dog Chapter. . . . Ronald Watanabe Headquarters Chapter Arthur Tamashiro Medics Chapter Kent Nakamura Rural Chapter . . . • Susumu Ota Hawaii Chapter Takao Miyao Kauai Chapter . • Makoto Takiguchi Maui Chapter .•••• Kaoru Moto Southern California •••• Young O. Kim

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THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

by RALPH IKEDA

In thanking all of the people involved in our 23rd anniversary luau, I forgot to mention the main speaker who contributed much towards the success of the evening

Congressman Spark Matsunaga. My belated but sincere thanks to Sparky for making a special trip to attend our luau.

Sparky flew in on Saturday afternoon and flew right back to Washington a couple of hours after the luau. Thanks, again.

We are indeed grateful for Sparky's efforts in Congress and are proud that he is one of the club members. We hope tha t Sparky continues to serve us in Washington, in one office or another.

The glowing reports about the recent reunion in Los Angeles makes me regret that I couldn't make the trip. But, work must have first priority. We budget slaves can't very well go galavanting during the end of one fiscal year and the beginning of another. Thanks to the local efforts of Blue Nagasaki and Dick Oguro -- and the countless hours of work put in by Southern Californians headed by Y.B. Mamiya and his various subcommittee chairmen, the Reunion was, from all reports, a roaring success.

Bob Takashige and Martin Tohara are busy trying to line up things to do before or after the 1976 AJA Reunion scheduled for late July 1976. The tentative program is published elsewhere in this issue. Look it over and start thinking of what you want to do, but by all means, start saving your money.

But, before you put all of your money in the savings account, please put aside a little to buy your wife a nice looking umbrella. She may need to bring one along when you bring her to our Memorial Service. I expect a lot of wives, sons and daugh­ters at the memorial service.-.l think that we all should reserve at least one Sunday morning in a year to pay our respects, to our fallen comrades. And just as important -- to attend the Service to count our blessings, and to reflect on what we as in­dividuals must do and recommit ourselves to our club motto: For Continuing Service. Continuing service to our families, fellow members and the community.

See you at the memorial service.

The Chick Furuye's, Buddy Mamiya's, Mario Machado and ~uest at Banquet head table.

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Miss Barbara Tanabe, Memorial Service Speaker

Barbara Tanabe, KHON-TV assistant news director and co-anchor person, will be the keynote speaker at the 30th Annual Memorial Service which will be held on Sunday, September 28 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Na­tional Memorial Cemetery at PunchbowL

Chaplain Hiro Higuchi will give the invocation; Kenneth Saruwatari will be the master of ceremonies; and Robert Sato will give a talk in Japa­nese for the benefit of the Japanese speaking guests.

The 25th Infantry Division will provide the band and the 442nd Re-serves will provide the colors and color guards, the buglar and firing squad.

Conrad Tsukayama (D) is overall chairman of the event with these as­sistants from the respective chapters: Paul Shirai (A), Stanley Nakamoto (B), Donald Kuwaye (C), Wallace Teruya (Hq), and Geni Masumotoya (Medics).

Before coming to Hawaii and KHON­TV, Ms. Tanabe was co-anchor person for the morning news on KOMO-TV in Seattle, Washington. She has the distinction of being the first female minority broadcaster in Seattle. She also co-hosted the "This Morning Show" there.

This young woman has a long line of credits behind her already. Her list of awards include an Emmy from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for "The Fence at Minidoka," a documentary of the Japa­nese internment during World War IL For this documentary she also re­ceived an "Excellence in .Journalism" award from the Seattle Chapter of Si~ rna Delta Chi and a nomination as an Outstanding Young Woman of America in 1974 in the State of Washington.

She also served on the Educational TV Commission of Washington state~

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442d VETERANS CLUB FEDERAL ~REDIT UNION OFFERS INVITATION TO JOIN

Club 100 members are invited to join the 442d Vets Club Federal Cred­it Union. Two 442d officers - Robert Sasaki, Executive Secretary and Cla­rence Taba, Credit Union Treasurer, spoke to the directors on Wed, July 9, and invited Club 100 members to join the credit union.

Taba emphasized that the 442d's Credit Union is now 25 years old with 450 members and assets of $493,181. Club 100 regular members are eligible to join. Others eligible are members wife, children, member's parents, and member's brothers and sisters. Only those living on Oahu are eligible to join.

The credit union's strong points include $40,000 insurance on your savings by the National Credit Union Administration, loan protection in­surance, and life savings insurance.

The 442d Federal Credit Union has been paying 6% interest every quar­ter. This is slightly higher than at savings and loan agencies. Those who want to save regularly and borrow without heavy interest charges are invited to visit the 442nd Clubhouse at 933 Wi1iwili Street or phone Sasa­ki or Taba at 949-7997. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon thru Fri, and 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon on Sat.

CLUB 100 BOWLING NEWS

by DON NAGASAKI

Going into the final turn, league leading Kanraku Teahouse has increas­ed their lead to 7 points by blanking George Dean Photo 4-0. Capt. Kiyoshi Kami's 561, Steve Oki's 186+18=204 and Uki Wozumi's 197+20=217 were highs for the "House" while Leighton Hira ta bowled 204-540 for the "Photo" team.

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Even tho Gregg Ikeda Insurance won only one game, it split with Ho10 Ho-10 Apparel 2-2, but it is sharing second place with Shiseido. Tom Ma­tsumura's 198+13=211 was high for the Insurance team, and for the "Ho1o" Isao Nadamoto's 174+31=205 and Ber­nard Akamine's 179+32=211.

George Zakimi's 196+14=210, Shigeo Tamashiro's 183+19=202 and Jack Hi­rano's 165+35=200 lifted Shiseido to second place by brushing Hirose Pain~ ing 3-1. Masa Toma's 171+32=203 and Mildred Kainuma's 167+36=203 had good brush strokes.

Bob Uyehara's 508 helped Troph~ Center polish a 3-1 victory over Com­pany B. Albert Nitta's 177+32=209 was the high score for the Baker team.

Roy Nakatani's 190+14=204, Dale Nakatani's 211-543, Esther Shimazu's 182+30=212 and Rikio Tsuda's 199+20= 219 gained Nakatani Farm a two point spli t fr~m Harry ~a to Painting. Ka­name Yui s 171+31=202, Lane Nishi­oka's 183+19=202 and Tetsuo Tateishi~ 161+40=201 were highs for the paint­ing team.

Alvin Oshiro's 191+23=214, Carol Anamizu's 170+40=210 and Norman Endo's 196+28=224 helped Vet's Termite give a 3-1 treatment to Windward Furniture Ken Nakasone's 190+17+207 prevented a shutout for the furniture team.

League Standing as of July 11, 1975

Team Points 1. Kanraku Teahouse 52 2. Gregg Ikeda Insurance 45 3. Shiseido of Hawaii 45 4. Hirose Painting 39.5 5. George Dean Photo 38.5 6. Trophy Center 37.5 7. Naka tani Farm 37 8. Company B 36.5 9 .. Windward Furniture 29.5

10. Holo Ho10 Apparel 27 11. Harry Asato Painting 25 12. Vets Termite Control 19.5

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THE EDITOR'S NOTES & COMMENTS

The dictionary defines reunion as a reuniting of persons after a separation. The club's Los Angeles Reunion in June was that and much more. Although we had ~et some of the Los Angeles member~ at the Hilo Convention in 1974, the reunion r~gLs­trants from Hawaii wanted to meet these same friends and others in Southern CalLfor­nia.

News reports say tha t people are not going to dis tant places for vaca tions. They prefer to spend time and money in their home state due to the recession. Vaca­tions were taken and trip to Los Angeles, Las Vegas and other cities were lined up many months ago.

The travel was worthwhile. You can talk of Hawaiian hospitality, but it will take much doing to surpass what the Southern California members did to entertain the Hawaii delegation. Entertainment and food were the best. Those who enjoy fresh frui~ had pounds and pounds in the hospitality room.

Although Buddy Mamiya says that hotel registration should have been conducted more efficiently, it was't that bad. We know that early morning is not the time to be assigned a room because the occupants have not yet vacated. The ordeal did not last more than an hour. It is impossible to expect that all details of a reunion will run smoothly.

We went to the horse races for the first time, and was part of the 43,000 crowd at Hollywood Park. So~e of the members made a few dollars betting on their favor­ites. In one of the races, won a few dollars because the three horse selected all placed. They were numbers 3, 6, and 7. It is a good feeling to have winning tick­ets.

Want to say thank you to chairman Eric. Abe for the splendid banquet, and to Mr. Mario Machado who gave the principal message. The gist of the speech said that the club members should be proud of their role in the military history of the United States, and their contribution to the growth of the new Hawaii following 1945. As the years go by your role will be forgotten. Do what is necessary to keep it alive. Also, the members should relate their club's role to the American bicentennial.

It is amazing to learn that about 25 active Southern California chapter members and wives were responsible for sponsoring the reunion and all its varied activities. Thanks to your hard work, all registrants enjoyed the Cwo days of reunion and activities.

Las Vegas, city of fun and opportunity, welcomed the brave ones on Sunday, June 22. For the gamblers, this was the place to be. Wives and members tried their luck at the various games. Some were winners, but most lost a few dollars.

Thru the efforts of Chick Furuye the lOOth group was seated first at the Tropi­cana. The dinner was super, and the Folies Bergere 1975 show was enjoyable and dif­ferent from one-man shows. The next night the group was treated royally again at the Frontier Hotel. Wayne Newton is surely a super star. He does everything well on stage. He had the audience captivated for almost 2 hours.

Club members were winners in the Western Airline position guessing contest. Lynn Shimizu won first place and received a bottle of champagne and perfume. Yasuto Furusho took' second place and received perfume as his prize.

Many thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Ben Tagami for arranging to ha..ve thefrasb fruits at the airport and all ready for loading during the stop over.

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There was a very good response by the children of Club 100 members for the AJA '1 h 1 rshl' ps The selec tion conuni ttee me t t\vice and have selec ted the

Vets CounCI sc 0 a • , f th $400 per year scholarships. A big percentage of the total selected Wlnners 0 e h . . 1 b b 'hl'ldren The caliber of the students W 0 were IntervIewed sur-was c u mem e rs c'.

, d th selection panel. They all scored excellent grades In the last school year prIse e . fl' t th' . d spoke very well. To those who are thinkIng 0 app ylng nex year, IS remlnde~ ;~e selection is based on need, the total income o~ the,fam~ly. If your family's income is above average, but if the expenses are hIgh, It WIll be to your benefit to to explain the details.

Congratulations to the Furuya brothers on the recent grand reopening of the Nippon Theatre. The popular show-house underwent four months of renovation work. The Nippon now occupies one-half the twin theatre. The other half is called the Golden Harvest and will feature Chinese movies. Noboru, Herbert and Satoshi Furuya appreciate your past patronage and welcome you to their popular Shochiku movies.

Recent donations to the club are:

ALA World Travel, Inc ALA World Travel, Western Airline 6roup Miss Masako Ogata (in memory of Mrs. Tome Ogata) Frank Iwatsuka Backroom Group

$500.00 200.00 100.00 100.00 200.00

Mrs. Jean Shibuya of Ala World Travel donated $500.00 to the club in apprecia­tion for the 103 members, wives and guests who signed up for the reunion via Western Airlines. The coordinating committee of this same flight group donated $200.00. Miss Ogata's mother, Mrs. Tome Ogata, a Gold Star parent, recently passed away. Frank Iwatsuka donated $100.00 for friendship sake. He is now president of Hokkaido Taxi Co., and formerly worked for Teisan Au to Co. The members who went to Japan in 1963, the club's first tour, should remember him. The backroom group is co~posed of men who really make llse of the clubhouse. Their generosity is apprec~ated.

The reroofing of the clubhouse, the first complete one since it was built in 1952, was completed on July 29 by Victor's Roofing. The job is good for 10 years and there should be no fear of rain water dripping near the conference room.

D. Kuwaye

Tropicana Hotel, Las Vegas, Welcomes Club 100

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Editor's Note: The following poem was written by Masaru Odoi, a veteran of the lOOth Infantry Battalion, who served with Company C. He is an ad­ministrative officer in the California School system. The poem was first Dublished in one of the California newspapers just prior to the start of the Club 100 Reunion. The sentiments expressed are very appropriate to

the occasion.

THE 100th BATTALION REUNION

Fro~ enchanted islands of far-off Hawaii To rocky shores where once the Pilgrims prayed, The gray-thatched men of the Purple Heart Battalion Are poised in flight for the sunshine of L. A.

They will soar thirty years back into history To blood-soaked fields dotting France and Italy. They'll drink a toast to their moment of bright glory and say a prayer for their comrades in eternity.

Foreign names will ring in their memory_ They'll sing praises of heroes of yesterday: Fukuda, Miyashiro, Kim, Takata, Takahashi So many others, like Medal of Honor winner, Sadao Nunemori.

Who remembers when once we were called the "enemy?" Put behind barbed wires without benefit of a trial by jury? And when our future seemed so hopeless, bleak and dreary, The exploits of the "lOOth" flashed like a meteor across the sky!

Our hopes soared. All America now could see. All doubts were gone of the depth of our loyalty! From relocation camps, young men joined in the deadly fray With island brothers to defeat the real enemy.

Have you thought, my JA friends, of their agony? Shrieking bombs, searing pain, the price of bravery? The dying screams of a faithful friend, the helpless fury? "Help us God! Of these sacrifices, may we worthy be!"

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100TH INFANTRY BATTALION'S 33RD ANNIVERSARY REUNION

by HELEN NIKAIDO

On June 19, 1975, at about 11:20 p.m. approximately 104 persons left Honolulu on Western Airlines for Los Angeles to attend the 100th Infantry Battalion's 33rd anniversary reunion hosted by Club lOOts Southern California Chapter. They _ were others who left earlier. The flight was very smooth and comfortable. (3 ft. for your 2 fee t).

Upon arrival at the Los Angeles airport around 7:30 a.m. Friday morning, we were greeted by the transportation committee, Monte Fujita, Lloyd Seki, Douglas Tanaka, and other members and wives of the L.A. chapter. After checking the lug­gages, we boarded the two awaiting buses and headed for the Hilton Hotel. I must say that the Hawaiian gods and the fallen comrades were with us as the weather was just perfect - beautiful blue skies, cool, no smog. Very unusual.

Due to the early morning arrival, our rooms weren't ready so we sat around in the lobby visiting or had breakfast, etc. By then the hospitality room committee, Tad Hashimoto and Tom Kasai had the room ready. Lots of pupus and drinks were en­joyed by those who came by. Ken Muranaga and Sam Yamashita had set their regis­tration desk there also.

Aloha nite festivities (Friday night) began at six olclock "at the "Patriotic Hall. A shuttle bus took us to and from the Hilton Hotel and the Patriotic Hall. What a surprise we had to see two long tables with sashimi, fresh abalone, shrimp, kim chee, ogo, fruits, cakes, etc. In another room the dinner was served. Steaks (specially prepared by Bob Shigenaka from Arroyo Grande, CA.), bara sushi~ salad, vegetables and many other dishes. We were entertained by a group of very talented young mUS1C1ans. Mexican dances were performed by pretty young gals who practically had the men folks hypnotized. Committee members for this affair were Roy Dna, Henry Sakato, Bob Shigenaka, Henry Hayashi and the wives.

Saturday was a day of various activities. There was a group that went to Ma­rineland and Queen Mary, another group went , to Disneyland. Monte Fujita and Lloyd Seki were in charge. Ben Tagami and Bill Miyagi took care of the golfers. A large group went to the horse races at the Hollywood Park. The seventh race was named for Club 100. It was quite an experience for us first timers. Joe Hironaka and Ben Otsuji were in charge here.

Saturday night banquet, which was a coat and tie affair, was held at Hilton's Golden State Ballroom. Dinner menu was California fruit supreme, roast prime ribs of beef au jus, duchesse potato, asparagus spears au beurre, carrots " vichy, mile hi ice cream pie, strawberry sauce, homemade french rolls, - coffee or tea. Keynote spea­ker was Mario Machad~ reporter and program host for KNXT-TV (CBS). Among the guests was a retired Army officer who fought in the South Pacific' during World War II. He read a letter written by a Japanese soldier of his final request. Incidentally, it was the first time he had revealed the contents 'of the letter to anY01?-e. He found it appropriate to read it to this group. This remarkable officer' went to Japan to set up a trust for the family of the dead soldier so they would have some sort'of an in­come. He has not met the family. He says, ,"How can I face the family and say, I killed your father." It was a sad yet a heart-warming thing for anyone to do. Com­mitteemen for this banquet were Eric Abe, chainman, (he was also the M.C.), Ken Ya­guchi and Harry Fukusawa.

Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. the memorial breakfast was held in the Hilton's Pacific Room. The Hollywood Independent Church youth choir under the direction of

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Keynote speaker Mario Machado with Young O. Kim and Eric Abe.

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Mr. Hubert Long, featured speaker at Reunion Banquet.

During the Battle of Attu (Alaska), during World War II in 1943, an American soldier found a letter on the body of a Japanese soldier h~ had killed. This letter charged to him, the finder of the letter, the support and care of the family he (the Japanese soldier) had left in Japan.

Hubert D. Long of California was that American soldier. And that is the story he told at the Club 100 Anniversary Reunion banquet held in Los Angeles on June 21.

Following is the letter he found on the Japanese soldier 32 years ago --­a letter he has never before revealed to anyone.

Mr. Long assumed this obligation entrusted to him by a man he never knew. Four years following the battle, in 1947, he did go to Japan and did seek out the widow and daughter. And when he found them, he set up a trust fund for them.

As an ,exporter-importer, Mr. Long travels often to Japan. In his many visits there, he has seen the widow and daughter but has never met them.

"I could never face them and tell them it was I who took the man they loved," he told a Los Angeles Times reporter. The widow is now deceased and the daughter is married.

Eric Abe, Reunion banquet chairman, first heard of this man in 1970. He searched for Mr. Long prior to the banque t and when he found him., invi ted him to be a guest. At the banquet Mr. Long requested a few minutes to tell the lOath veterans the story.

Abe said, "He stated that not only because we were all combat veterans but also because of our Japanese heritage we would understand his feelings and actions in his effort to alleviate some of the suffering, hardship and sorrow caused by killing a fellow human being in the name of patriotism and war."

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To the American who reads this.

I greet you.

Your holding in your hand this, my last letter, tells you that I have died for my country. It probably was you yourself to whom I gave my life.

I do not forgive you Because each of us has

as there offered

each of us is acting according there is no sin.

is nothing to forgive. his life freely and

to his best conscience,

I have no hate for you or your country. I went to school in your great country where I was shown courte­sy and friendship.

Now there is a bond beaween us that denies you also the right to hate.

You and I now belong to that strange brotherhood from which the small of mind, the insensitive and the cow­ardly are excluded forever. We have met in the field and our very lives are the altar upon which we have placed our duty and our beliefs.

Now, my brother, I must hand to you a charge from which you cannot turn away. In my home in Japan are my beloved wife and daughter. We have no other rel­atives at all - only you.

With this last breath of my life I charge you: If you survive this terrible war, go to Japan, seek out my awo loved ones and with whatever spiritual and ma­terial assets you have, guard, protect, maintain and even love them.

I say to you in the presence of God that I would have accepted this charge if made upon me by you.

And now farewell. allowed to me.

I will watch over you if such is

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LAS VEGAS TOUR

by DON NAGASAKI

After spending two and one-half wonderful days in Los Angeles, 116 members, wives, and guests from Hawa­ii, who were on the ALA World Travel went on two flights to Las Vegas, city of opportunity to get rich or go home broke.

On the bus, going toward our hotel in downtown Las Vegas saw the Tro­picana Hotel big sign - "Welcome Club 100 • "B th d· ut on e secon n1te we got to see the welcome sign close up when ninety four from our group joined with the mainland group to attend the Tropicana Dinner Folies Bergbe 1975 Show. Due to our large Club 100 group of over 140 - and the influence of Chick Furuye we received VIP treat­ment at the show. We were allowed to enter and seat fir~t.

There were quite a few lucky per­sons who went home with extr& money or clothing in their baggage. A wife of a well known Kauai member, first timer in Las Vegas - checked in at the hotel - and went to play Keno. Her first Keno showed 6 out of 6 num­bers called and with that card she collected over one thousand dollars. After this cannot keep her away from the Keno area in future Las Vegas trips.

There were a large number of first timers in this group. As for Mildred Kainuma, you can call her a crap shooter now. On the last day, she had enough courage to tackle the ta­ble with the rest of our boys and threw four passes. How did she make out? Won a few bucks, she said.

With the help of our tour guide -who has outstanding connection 46 "Buddha-heads" got the VIP trea~ent for the second straight night. Was seated first again and enjoyed the best show in Vegas - Wayne Newton Cocktail Show at the Frontier Hotel.

Win or lose, everyone was happy and had a wonderful time. You can

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bet your last dollar that the next time around, you will see them around the tables or playing Keno or bingo or pulling the lever on the slot ma­chines like a big timer.

ALOHA NIGHT CO-CHAIRMAN'S THANK YOU LETTER

Aloha Night co-chairman, Roy Ono says: I must give my sincere thanks to the following members who truly made the Aloha Night possible - co­chairman Ben Tagami, Steak chairman Bob Shigenaka, Pupu chairman Mike Mi­yake, Cooking committee - Henry Ha­yashi, Jean Tagami, Frances Shiroma II • ht h d 1 " ' r1g an ad~ Jun~ who fought silently with me for many month~ de-

o ' term1ned to give the best in food mr . d' ' S1C an 1nteresting talent show.

Also, many thanks to Tsuneo Mori­kawa, president of Able Chapter, for the generous donation of sashimi. It was most appreciated. Tom & Ruth Ka­~ai and. Mrs. Sh~genaka must be champs 1n cutt1ng sash1mi by now. Thank you all very much for a beautiful job.

Mike Miyake was responsible for the good pupu table with the help and don~tion of food from the following la?1es - Haru Ishizawa, Moonga Kita­sh1rna, Chucky Seki, Elsie Hayashi and June Ono. Wow! How you rate with the ladies, Mike!

Aki Miyagi, you are a true artist. Thank you very much for the welcome poster. Kaz Furuta, thanks for the ke~ ~f beer, and also Bill Miyagi, br1ng1ng more food fit for a king. Both of you are worth your weight in ~old. Thanks to Monte Fujita for the 1ce and lettuce.

And finally, thank you to Shirai and Biffa Moriguchi for ing out with the entertainment. guys are the greatest.

Paul help­

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DANCING CLUB NEWS

by YASUO TAKATA

Our dance club needs a fancy name. How about "4 and l-pukapuka Club," using the middle rhythm of the cha­cha step? We welcome suggestions from our dancers.

On Saturday, June 21, at the Club 100 anniversary reunion held at Los Angeles Hilton Hotel, many of our dance club members performed magnifi­cently in the Golden State ballroom. They glided smoothly, pranced joyful­ly and rocked until the wee hours of the morning. Among them were Roy and Bernice Nakatani, Ken and Florence Kaneko, Kazuto and Lynn Shimizu, Ri­kio and Evelyn Tsuda, Yozo and Violet Yamamoto, Sonsei and Elaine Nakamura, Yasuto and Helen Furusho, Max and Edith Imai, Mildred Kainuma, Gladys Kawakami, Yasuo Takata and others. Yasuto got a little stage fright and completely forgot his cha-cha steps but his partner came to his aid. Ya­suto says, "I am going to brush up and master it. That's the samurai spirit.

Not to be outdone, the Angelinas had Chick Furuye and wife, Y.B. Mami­ya and wife, Ray Sugimoto's and oth­ers whose names I cannot recall. They danced superbly, with much smoothnes~ grace and rhythm that they must have taken dancing lessons also.

Our neighbor islanders also strutted their stuff. The Charley Nishimura's, Herbert Ishii's and oth­ers were sure having a grand time. I have heard that Charley Nishimura has joined the senior citizens club. I believe that accounts for his ener­gy and endurance for he didn't stop for a break except for the inter­mission. But the best was Tony Iwaki, a non dance club member, after he had been well oiled with the high spirits, he danced the rock with a young Angelino. As Tony said, "You don't need to know the steps nowa­days, just go out there and do your stuff. "

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After returning home, our gang here continued their practice session even though Mr. & Mrs. George Yamada have gone on to a well-deserved vaca­tion to Japan. On Tuesday, July 15, we had an innovation. We acquired a first sergeant -- none other than

. Gladys Kawakami. She blew a whistle at the end of each dance and told us to change partners. She really sur­prised us. Eugene Kawakami, our chair­man, has a very cute style of his own. Our neophytes are improving rapidly with each practice session. Elaine 'Nakamu~a is turning out to be a grace­ful and elegant dancer. Evelyn Tsuda cavorts around so daintily and light­ly like ,a feather. Helen Furusho, Ralph and, Ethel Fukunaga, Frank and Iris Fuj iwara, Rick Tsuda' and Sonsei Nakamura are also becoming polished dancers. Mike and Beatrice Takahashi a're our top "cha~cha" swingers.

Mildred Kainuma is trying to teach ¥asu Takata the sensual rhyth­mic motion fo'r the rock and roll bu t Yasu is so stiff-backed that Florence Kaneko had to hold his stomach to get into the proper body motion. It was so hi1arious-that it almost got the gang rolling on the floor.

Among the newcomers to our ses­sions are Warren Iwai's, Teikichi Higa's, and Marshall Higa's. We wel­come back Roy and Florence Hatakena~ and hope the H's don' t bother Roy anymore. ,We miss his rock and roll style. We have missed the Yozq Yamamoto's, 'Ronald Higashi's, and Yutaka Inouye's. Haven't seen them doiug thei~ stuff lately.

The new classes for the begin­ners will start on Thursday night -­July 31. The advance g~oup will con­tinue their hopping on Tuesday night. Those in the Tuesday night group who feel they need the refresher training may join the Thursday night group.

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1916 NISEI VETERANS REUNION PROGRAM

July 26 (Monday) Pre-Reunion tours and things to do for early arrivals.

1st day-July 27 All-day All-day A .. M. to P .. M.

9:00-12:00 12:00- 1:00 1:00- 5:00 5:00- 6:00 6:00

(Tuesday) Registration & Briefing Bicentennial projects on display Open-play golf on your own ttme Shopping Michigan Ave. & Loop Lunch on your own Optional tours and things to do will be specified Free time to get ready for evening WELCOMING BUFFET & MEMORIAL SERVICE (Nisei Ambassadors Drum Corps to open ceremonies)

After mid-nite, night-clubbing on your own

2nd day-July 28 (Wednesday) All-day Registration & Briefing All-day Bicentennial projects on display A.M. to P.M. Open-play golf on your own time A.M. Shopping (Oakbrook/Yorktown) 10:00-12:00 Business meeting 12:00- 1:00 Lunch on your own 1:00 Baseball (Sox/Cubs) 1:00- 5:00 Tours and things to do 5:00- 6:00 Free time to prepare for evening 6:00 Harness racing with buffet 6:00 Organizational meeting-party (Stag party) 6:00 Dinner-Play (Drury Lane, candlelight Theatre, Theatre in the Round) 6:00 Ravinia

After mid-night, night-clubbing on your own

3rd day-July 29 (Thursday) A.M.-P.M. Shopping at Woodfield Shopping Center A.M. Start Reunion golf tournament

9:00-12:00 Tennis-Luncheon 12:00- 1:00 Lunch on your own 11:00- 4:00 Bowling party with buffet 1:00- 5:00 Tours and things to do

Mid-afternoon Fashion Show (Garson Pirie Scott) 5:00- 6:00 Dinner on your own or

Time to get ready for evening program 6:00- ALL-UNITS BUFFET

After mid-nite, night-clubbing on your own

4th day-July 30 (Friday) A.M. 2nd day of Reunion tournament (golf) A.M. Shopping Michigan Ave. & Loop All-day Bicentennial projects on display 11:00- 1:00 BICENTENNIAL LUNCHEON 12:00- 1:00 Lunch on your own if not participating in Bicentennial Luncheon 1:00- 5:00 Tours and things to do 5:00- 7:00 Dinner on your own 7:00 ALL-STAR FOOTBALL GAME (College All-Stars vs. NFL World Champions) 7:30 Young-Adults Mixer 7:30 Informal Dance (Everyone invited)

After mid-nite, night-clubbing on your own

5th day-July 31 (Saturday) A.M. Local shopping or shopping centers (if enough people are interested to take buses) A.M. Tours and things to do A.M. Open-play golf 11:30- 1:00 Lunch on your own P.M. Continue things to do & tours till 4:00 P.M. 6:00 SAYONARA BANQUET & BALL (Glen Miller Orchestra featured)

After mid-night, night-clubbing on your own

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CONVENTION PACKAGE PRICES

Prices include registration

1. Bicentennial luncheon Welcoming Buffet All-Units Buffet All-Star Football Game Dinner-Dance

General $90.00 Issei (65 years & over) 84.00 Full-time Students 82.00

2. Welcoming Buffet All-Units Buffet All-Star Football Game Dinner-Dance (No Bicentennial Luncheon) Dinner-Dance

General Issei Full-time Students

3. Welcoming Buffet All-Star Football Dinner-Dance

$80.00 74.00 72.00

(No Bicentennial luncheon) (No All-Units Buffet)

General Issei Student

$65.00 59.00 57.00

4. Welcoming Buffet All-Units Buffet Dinner-Dance (No Bicentennial luncheon) (No All-Star Football)

General $65.00 Issei 59.00 Student 57.00

5. Welcoming Buffet Dinner-Dance (No Bicentennial luncheon) (No All-Units Buffet) (No All-Star Football Game)

General $50.00 Issei 44.00 Student 42.00

1976 NISEI VETERANS REUNION PROGRAM

Convention Package Prices

Registration: General Issei (65 years and over) Full-time Students

1st day-July 27 (Tuesday) Welcoming Buffet

2nd day-July 28 (Wednesday) Open for optional programs

3rd day-July 29 (Thursday) All-Units Buffet

$10.00 4.00 2.00

$15.00 per person

$15.00 per person

4th day-July 30 (Friday) Bicentennial Luncheon All-Star Football Game

5th day-July 31 (Saturday) Sayonara Banquet and Ball (Music by Glenn Miller Orchestra)

$10.00 per person 15.00 per person

25.00 per person

All-Star Football Game Bonus (worth $15.00) will be given to the FIRST 300 registrants who pay for their CONVENTION PACKAGE IN FULL. (offer to out-of-state registrants only)

2 Illinois Lottery Tickets Bonus (holder has chance of winning $20.00 and up, to $1,000,000). This Bonus will be given to the SECOND 300 registrants who pay for their CONVENTION PACKAGE IN FULL. (offer to out-of-state registrants only)

After , all Convention Package participation must be paid in full by This is necessary to allow committees to acqUire any new arrangements

needed to accommodate all conventioneers. (Due dates to be picked by local coordinating representative)

(All prices based on today's prices and are subject to change)

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Apo Ramos sang during the breakfast. Dr. Aaron Sato gave the message. After the floral tributes by the various chapters, the service was ended with taps by two bug­lers from Troop 379 Boy Scouts of America. It was a most memorable memorial servic~ Serving on the memorial committee were Jim Ishizawa chairman, Henry Sakato and Ken­ji Yoshino.

This concluded the 33rd reunion of Club 100. To general chairman Buddy Mamiya, his committee and wives, a warm aloha and mahalo for a successful and enjoyable re­union.

The beautiful floral arrangements at the banquet and memorial service were made by Mrs. Eric Abe.

Officers of the Southern California Chapter are president, Young O. Kim, vice­president, Monte Fujita, secretary, Kaz Furuto, and treasurer, Bill Miyagi.

Guests being served at Aloha Nite, Patriotic Hall.

,Guests enjoying Aloha Nite delicacies.

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ABLE CHAPTER NEWS

by DON NAGASAKI

Wow! What a terrific job the Southern California Chapter did with over 40 active members in handling the 1975 L.A. Reunion. Congratulation for the excellent job. Thirty nine members, wives and guests from Able Chapter along with the rest of the other chapter members who partici­pated in the reunion activities and who were recipients of your far-bet­ter than our Hawaiian hospitality­would like to "thank you all," to chairman, Y.B. Mamiya, sub committee chairmen and their wives and, espe­cially the Able Chapter men - who were out there - day and night to see that everyone was well taken care of.

It was so well coordinated that Able Chapter's reunion coordinators Paul Shirai and Blue Nagasaki and the rest of the chapter representa­tives didn't have any serious problems but to relay very good compliments about the reunion to the Southern California members. After talking to most of the members, who went on this reunion, all of them said "I'll go again when they have another reunion."

After returning from the reunion -I called Shiichi Asada. He was listed to go to the reunion but got ilIon the departure day. He is now back on his feet and resting at home and will be well enough to attend our next meeting.

It will be on Aug 30, when over 100 members, wives and guests will be attending our Annual Dinner and Fun Nite at Ranch House. It will be a paid-up members "FREE" and wives and gues ts "PAY" affair. Once again, chairman Richard !shimoto will make sure that it will be a bang-up af­fair, a party to be remembered.

All Able Chapter members are re­quested to report early to chairman Paul Shirai to place flowers on the Able Chapter or ComRany men's graves

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a t our annual Memorial Service on September 28, Sunday at the National Cemetery.

For the last three months - Able Chapter has been campaigning for more benefit from the Mother Chapter - the proposal of getting rebate from our annual dues has been presented to the Membership and Dues Committee. So don't be surprised if this proposal should come true.

Dr. Aaron Sato delivers Memorial Breakfast Message, Sunday, June 22.

SPECIAL INVITATION

Club members and family members are invited to join 442nd Veterans Club Federal Credit Union. See article elsewhere in this issue.

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BAKER CHAPTER NEWS

by THOMAS TSUBOTA

.Many thanks to co.-chairwomen Ste­lla Tanigawa and Jessie Nakayama and their able assistants Evelyn Tsuda, Frances Sakoki, Carol Inafuku and Humi Iha for the wonderful time we had on the "Husbands' Ni te Out" on Saturday, May 24. This nite will be long remembered by all ninety-four persons as the setting was superb at the Waialae Country Club, lots of good food, entertainment, and dancin~ In addition to the entertainment pro­vided by the Kalani High School mu­sical Group called "Na-Kalena a'Ka­lani", Club 100 dance instructors, Mr. & Mrs. George Yamada, put on a great dancing exhibition. It is nG surprise that Bakerites taking danc­ing lessons from the Yamadas are good dancers because there were no. awkward dancers seen on the dance floor. Sur­prise presentations of orchid cor­sages were made by president Stan Na­kamoto to all the ladies who helped make the party a huge success.

Baker Chapter Molokai Fishing Sa­fari held on June 6, 7, & 8 was en­joyed by all thirty three persons. President Stan Nakamoto, a rare breed in this materialistic world, unsel­fishly prepared and made the arrange­ments for this tremendous trip. He even provided delicious pupus (more like a luncheon) at his home as we loaded his truck with long fishing poles, food, drinks, and cooking gear that we're shipped by barge to Molokai. Thanks go to Agnes, his wife for the delicious food.

Bernard Akamine devised one of the most unique and interesting fishing contest that I have witnessed. The monetary winners were as follows: Tokuj i Ono (the smalles t fish), Bill Komoda (the most beautiful 2 lb pa­pia), Peter Ono (the first fish caught) Roy Nakatani (the most speed­ily caught 2 lb papio -. secret info -saw him catching "jumping jack fish" for bait), B.J. Kimura (most seaweed), David Lee (the most ono looking

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2 lb and l~ lb moi), Cary Uehara (most small fishes), Harry Katahara (the biggest balloon fish), Stanley Nakameto (the biggest eio 4 lbs) Ka­neichi Morimoto. (the biggest ulua 19~ lbs). Conselation prizes went to Sandy Rosten (10 yrs old - mest small sand crabs), Jan Nadamoto (13 yrs old - most large sand crabs), and Tom Ts~ bota (most persistent fisherman - no. papio but only scrub fishes lik~

hinaleas).

The Nakatanis' shared their ene morning throw net catch of delicious ukozakana" which 'our cooks deep fried for all to enjoy. Smart fellow this Sakae Tanigawa who knew when to quit chasing for papio - and started chas­ing for epihi (the black kind stuck to. the black rocks). Sakae fared the best financially for he picked enough to fill almost a gallon - a really high priced delicacy today. However, he gave most ef it away to relatives and friends in Honolulu.

The safari camp was run so. smoeth­ly and efficiently that it brought back memeries ef the days in the mil­itary - the cooks were up early pre­paring breakfast and setting up ta­bles for the chow line, while others were still in their sleeping bags dreaming away. Lunches and dinners were prepared by a restaurant in town so. there were three "Kamikaze" truck drivers - Yoze Yamamoto, Bob Takashi­ge and Fred Kanemura who volunteered and made the long run to town in short order.

Some of the members had big strikes but could not bring them in, but ao worry for there will be a next time. When will it be, Stanley? To climax the Molokai Trip, we toured the far end of Molokai to a place called Halawa Valley where we saw a beautiful waterfall and greenery which seemed unbelievable on this dry and parched island of Molokai. The slow pace of living on Molokai may change one day and with proper devel­opment Molokai could become a real paradise so close to metropolitan Honolulu.

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CHARLIE CHAPTER NEWS

by DON KUWAYE

Charlie members have been doing a lot of traveling and vacationing this summer. Lefty and Louise Kimura left Honolulu on May 31 for a 33-day tour of the Pacific Coast and Canada. Lef­ty said that traveling by Greyhound bus is leisurely and much more of the country can be seen.

From Los Angeles the bus took them to Carmel, San Francisco, Ore­gon, Washington State, Vancouver, Lake Louise and Calgary. On the re­turn trip they went to Reno and Las Vegas. Lefty says that he reached Las Vegas on June 28, about 3 days after the reunion group had left for L.A. and other cities.

The Kimura's especially enjoyed the sight of the giant Sequoia trees in California and the wonders of Yo­semite.

Kiyoshi and Gertrude Uyeno with their two children, Randall and Lau­reen, spent a pleasure - packed one week, visi ting Los Angeles, San Diego, Tijuana, and San Francisco. The chil­dren enjoyed Disneyland, Sea World, Magic Mountain, Knotts Berry Farm, and Lion Country. Kiyo especially en­joyed viewing ,the huge trees at Muir Woods. The whole family was thrilled with the Universal Studio tour. Kiyo was surprised to meet Maui members Masao Sato and Goichi Shimanuki at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf This one-week HGEA tour was an excit­ing one for the family and the two youngsters are already talking about a trip next year.

George and Hazel Hagiwara took part in the LA Reunion and then left for Virginia to visit their daughter. They took a leisurely trip and re­turned to Honolulu after about 3 weeks on the mainland. Had the plea­sure of meeting Hazel's sister who was at the reunion banquet at the LA Hilton with her husband, Jack Nomura, an attorney in Los Angeles.

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Charlie members and wives who en­joyed the reunion and the trip ~o.Las Vegas were Kazuto and Lynn Shlmlzu, Hideshi and Beatrice Niimi, and Don and Jane t Kuwaye. Lynn • s parents, Mr. & Mrs. Suewo Nagaishi, joined the group in the reunion festivities and the Las Vegas games and shows.

Mike and Betty Tokunaga spent a 10 day business and pleasure trip. Mike attended the Western Regional Trea­surers Convention in Helena, Montana for 3 days. They visited relatives in Los Angeles and Seattle. Betty em­phasized that the Northwest is a big country and they had to make 14 air connections, traveling from L.A. to Portland, to Seattle, to Spokane, to Missoula, to Butte and then finally to Helena. On the return trip had to go to Portland for the flight to Lake Tahoe where they spent 2 days. Betty said she lost a few bucks.

Don't forget the Charlie Family Nite, scheduled for Sunday, Aug 31 at the clubhouse. Richard Yamamoto and his fellow bowlers of the Windward Furniture team will be in charge of the event. Based on their prior ex­perience in chairing Family Nites, we can look forward to an eventful eve­ning. We have always maintained that it is not the food, but the com­radeship which is more important.

Dancing lessons now bring back memories of the Charlie dance class which started in 1957 exactly 18 years ago. Still remember how en­thusiastic we were in learning the basic steps from Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Ichinose and Mr. Speed Nagamine. Many years have gone by and it's about time we have formed dance classes again at the club. One of life's great pleasures is to be able to dance any step to any music without hesi tation.

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DOG CHAPTER NEWS

by HELEN NIKAIDO

Get well wishes go to the follow­ing people as they were under the weather recently: Bob Taira, Kay Harada was confined at the Kuakini Hospital (she was looking forward to the reunion but had to cancel it) and to Masaji Usui who was hospitalized at TripIer.

Family night outing at Waimea Beachhouse chaired by Max Imai and Richard Tsutsui was held on the week­end of May 24th. Champion fisherman was "General" Matsunami. He came up with an oio weighing about 4 lbs. Max Imai was so anxious to make poki out of it that he scaled and chopped the fish before the oio knew what was happening to him. Our thanks to Ruth Tsutsui for the pot of beef stew, kinpila go bo Edi th lmai for the chi­li con carne, bundt cake; Ruth Wata­nabe's mother, Mrs. Hiramatsu for cu­cumber pickles; my mother, Mrs. Yo­kawa for the tsukemono.

It was good to see Congressman Spark Matsunaga at the anniversary luau. Doggies were especially proud that night to have "Sparky" as the guest speaker.

The Club 100 reunion in L.A. was a huge success. Those visiting the Hospitality Room enjoyed the relaxa­tion and various pupus and drinks served by Sue and Tad Hashimoto.

The Aloha Nite chaired by Roy Ono had a terrific spread of food and drinks. The steaks prepared by Bob Shigenaka were very delicious, in fact everything tasted so good. Many thanks to the hard working wives and members. The entertainment was su-perb. Many of the- fellows seemed to be in a trance when the Mexican girls performed. "Beefa" Moriguchi wanted to join them. "Beefa" and Paul Shi­rai sang their favorite songs.

On Saturday, everyone went on his merry way to the various activities

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for the day. I still can't forget the excitement (I'm sure many of you felt the same) and thrill at the horse racing at Hollywood Park. This was the first time for many of us to go to the horse races and we really enjoyed it. We didn't know how to bet but after getting instructions at the window, we managed. I don t t know how Tsuneo Morikawa bet but he wanted only 3 tickets but somehow ended up with the purchase of 9 tick­ets. At the end of the sixth race, he didn't wait long enough for the results and threw the stub away. Well, he did win and you should have seen him scrambling through the pile on the floor for the lost stub. Thank goodness, he found it. Seeing Renee Kondo all dressed up in her cute little cap, for a while I thought she was the jockey for Aloha Mood; maybe then Aloha Mood would have won. Looks like when there's any Las Vegas trip planned, there's going to be a stop over in L.A. for horse racing. Monte Fujita, Lloyd Seki, Joe Hiro­naka and Ben Otsuji were responsible for the various activities.

The Saturday night banquet was held at the Hilton's Golden State Room. We enjoyed the delicious prime rib dinner. Chairman & M.C. for this affair was Eric Abe. Yozo Yamamoto was presented with a beautiful trophy for winning the golf tournament. Con­gratulations, Yozo.

The Memorial Breakfast chaired by Jim Ishizawa was very touching.

By noon, most of us went off to Las Vegas to make a killing. Our thanks to ChJck Furuye for the ter~ rific dinner-show at Tropicana.

On behalf of Dog Chapter members and wives, may I extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Buddy Ms­miya and his committee, members and wives for the wonderful time we all had. Everything was well planned we couldn't have asked for more. Your hospitality will long be remembered. Thank you doggies for the plums and cantaloupes we all shared. Dog Chap-

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ter members attending were Dorothy and Martin Tohara, Momoyo and Richard Endo~ Ruth and Ronald Watanabe, Edith and Max Imai, Katsumi and Richard Ha­ra, Florence and Ken Mitsunaga, Yo­shiko and Sidney Oshiro, Rhoda and Charlie Kawamata, Etsuro Sekiya, Ken­ji and Helen Nikaido.

Much credit should be given to Don Kuwaye, our executive secretary; Blue Nagasaki, coordinator; and to Joe Mi­shima from ALA World Travel who made our bookings. Thanks, fellas!

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HQ CHAPTER NEWS

by WILFRED SHOBU

YOSHITO AIMOTO, the Refreshment Committee chairman for the club's An­niversary Party, conveys his thank you and appreciation to the many re­liable chapter members who manned the refreshment stand. Special thank you is expressed to chapter friends who provided voluntary assistance.

The beer and soft drink sections were able to service the customers very quickly; however, the mixed drink section encountered periodic lineup of 2 or 3 deep due to the vol­ume of business and the time required to prepare the drinks. Customers were very patient in awaiting their turn for service or helped themselves in mixing the drink they desired. As­pirants to the bartendering vocation gained invaluable experience under trying conditions.

Returning home upon completing his contractual tour of duty in Guam, KENICHI SUEHIRO is trying to adjust from his bachelor living habits. Pa­tience and tolerance are the key words to abide by for EDNA AND FAMILY during the next few months. After that, is it shape up immediately or ________ 1 Having diving as an avoca­tion, it should be assumed that Ken has amassed a collection of sea shells, corals, etc., from the shores or depth of the ocean around Guam. Wonder when the exhibit will be ready for viewing?

MS. MARGARET HIGA and MS. ETHEL TERUYA are avid, enthusiastic and ex­perienced golfers. They are very an­xious to have others join them for a round or more of golf. Perhaps, ETHEL and MARGARET can organize a golfing group and serve as instruc­tors for the beginners. Happy and good recruiting, ladies.

CALVIN SHIMOGAKI, Events Committee chairman, announced that Family Night will be held on Sunday, August 24. The get-together will honor RENICHI

SUEHIRO'S home-coming. TOSHIO KUNI­MURA, chairman for the event, pro­mises that surprises will be provided (Like no food?). It is also cause to celebrate the conclusion of summer activities for the children. For some, isnft it a relief to your ach­ing back that the all-day scuttling and stooping after the children will be temporarily terminated? Or are you just getting into the swing of the schedule and chores?

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER NEWS

by Y.B. MAMIYA

BAHAMA HOLIDAY

On May 30th, me and my 'pak-pak' been fly down to Miami, Florida. We board­ed the luxury cruise liner MIS Song of Norway for a 7-day and 7-nite tri~

This is the first time we traveled by ship since I took the 'khaki tour' of Europe, courtesy of Uncle Sam during the war.

The ship was very luxurious and spic and span. The food was very delicious and plenty. Drinks were only 85¢. Something was going on every day and nite. It certainly was a relaxing way to travel.

We stopped off at Nassau, Bermuda; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and St. Thomas, Virgin Island.

St. Thomas is a free port and would you believe a carton of cigarettes is only $1.75. One fifth of Ancient Age, $3.50; Old Taylor, $3.75; Cutty Sark, $3.75; and Tanguier Gin, $2.75. You are allowed to bring back 5 fifths so I lugged all the way home my 10 bot­tles.

The weather is very similax to HawaiL

L.A. REUNION 1975

Here in L.A. the reunion has come and gone. We are sure happy to hear that everyone had a good time.

All the chairmen and their committees all did a bang-up job. Also our mem­bership and their wives all did their thing. Prior to the reunion our president, Col. Kim, was in my office almost every day to keep me on the ball.

I'm sure there were many foul-ups for which we humbly apologize. Everyone was to be pre-registered but at the las t minu te the ho tel wan ted every­one's address, which was too late to get, therefore everyone checking in

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had to register. Also, the rooms were all pre-paid but as per usual it was snafued too. It turned out fine after an hour or so of waiting in the line.

It was nice to see all of our old Ha­wa11an friends again and as things go we all made new friends.

I guess we can all go and rest up till the next time.

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HAWAII CHAPTER NEWS

by WALTER KAnOTA

We didn't go to Los Angeles for the reunion so those who made it say we missed ou t.

"You missed the abalone sashimi", says Charley Nishimura.

"It snowed at Lake Louise", says Takao Miyao.

"Poor Richard made and dropped a fortune a t the table atLas Vegas", says Sally Yamamoto.

"They couldn't do enough for us in the way of hospitality", says Masao Koga.

For which Club 100 Hawaii Chapter says mahalo to our Southern Califor­nia fraternal brothers. We'll reci­procate when our turn comes and we promise no coat and tie at b~eakfast time.

We had a combined AJA Veterans get-together at the clubhouse on the eve of the Fourth, but the crowd in­cluding spouses and guests couldn't come close to what Club 100 Hawaii Chapter normally smokes out at our Installation Night wingding affair such as George Inouye dreams up.

Missing was the age-old internal debate as to who won the war. The talk centered around the inevitable pau hana days to come and the usual lament about not having stashed away a nest egg to go traveling to Japan.

Members attending included Seitoku Akamine, Toshio Fukuda, Walter Kado­ta, James Maeda, Kazunobu Yamamoto, George Taketa, Richard Miyashiro, Mo­toyoshi Tanaka, Sus Hata, Charley Ni­shimura, T-akao Miyao, Masao Koga T • ' SUg10 Kaisen, Taku Okajima, Bob Ishimaru, Kazuma Taguchi, Bob Yamada

. and George Inouye.

Speaking of travel see Harry Oda

for particulars about Kobayashi Travel Service's Ura Nihon Autumn Tour leaving Hflo on September 8, 1975 for Tokyo, Sapporo, Lake Toya, Noboribetsu, Hakodate, Aomori, Akita, Niigata, Sado Island, Unazuki Spa, Toyama, Kanazawa, Aware Spa, Amano­hashidate, Tottori, Misasa, Tamatsu­kuri, Hagi, Nagato, Yumoto, Yuda Spa, Miyajima, Hiroshima, Kurashiki, Oka­yama and 2 days ba~k in Tokyo, leav­ing for home on September 28. This is labeled a Club 100 Hilo Chapter tour, however, it is open to friends of the lOath. The ordinary tourist doesn't get to see these off-the­beaten-track places, except on HIJYO NO LICENSE TV series. So better start practising your exposure meter readings on your favorite Minolta or Nikon. So let's go Shigeru, the Sapporo beer awaits us.

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MAUl CHAPTER NEWS

by TOM NAGATA

Maui Chapter members held their annual anniversary picnic at the Wai­ehu beach pavilion on Sunday, June 8. Hardworking Tadayoshi Hamasaki was chairman for this event and put on a well-run program. Assisting him were Kiyoshi Ikeda, Toshio Iwami, Tadao Sato, Masao Sato, Eichi Endo, Akira Ishikawa, Osamu Nakagawa, Ralph Ta­mura, and Rokuro Kamimoto.

The Hanafuda tournament was won by Lillian Miyagawa, and Carol Shinyama and Kay Sato finished second and third. Congratulations winners!

A total of 69 members, wives, children, and guests enjoyed the de­licious kalua pig, aku sashimi, sal­ad, nishime, and various other side dishes brought by member's wives. After lunch, bingo was run by Masao Sato, Ralph Tamura, and Kiyoshi Ikeda.

High school graduates were recog­nized by president Kaoru Moto with the presentation of engraved pens. ~ayle Hamasaki and Leonard Nagata were on hand to accept the gifts. Other graduates recognized were Susan Ushijima, Eric Yamashige and Lloyd Ishikawa. Recently retired Rudy Yo­shida came all the way from Colorado with his wife to attend our picnic. Also, Shigeru Tomita who is confined at Hale Makua was able to make the picnic with the kind assistance of Osamu Nakagawa.

A special thank you go to the fol­lowing members and business organiza­tions for their generous donations to the picnic, bingo and door prizes: The Akira Ishikawa~s, Elaine Tanimo­to, Miles Shiroma's, Nobuyoshi Furu­kawa's, Edward Nashiwa's, Rokuro Ka­mimoto's, Shigemi Ushijima's, Ben Franklin Store, 50th State Distribu­tors, Willie Goo's, Eiho Higa's Ta­dayoshi Hamasaki's, and Mr. Minoru Hayashida, Gold Star Parent.

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Maui members making the trip to the L.A. Reunion reported that clear weather prevailed during their stay and that they were royally treated and came home singing the praises of their hosts, who put on a wonderful program. Following members made the trip: Goichi Shimanuki's, Masao Sa­to's, and Miles Shiroma's. Also, Ki­yoshi Ikeda and Rokuro Kamimoto. The Shimanuki's left Maui early to attend their son Neal's graduation from Po­mona College. After that they flew to Maryland to visit their relatives, had lunch with Representative Spark Matsunaga in Washington. Then a visit to New York City, Niagara Falls, Chicago and back to L.A. for the reunion.

The Tom Yamada's are home after a tour of part of the Orient, Middle and Mediterranean countries. Shades of WW II combat, Tom reported that in Beirut he saw tracer bullets lac­ing the evening sky. Seems like ri­val factions were shooting at each other in the city.

Word has been received from Hono­lulu that the Club 100 Blood Bank is a thing of the past. All members are advised to sign up for the family blood bank insurance plan for $8.00 a year per family. If you are single $4.00 will cover you. Again, the blood bank for Club 100 is "pau."

A reminder to all members who are sending their club dues direct to Ho­lulu, to send $1.00 to Osamu Naka­gawa, treasurer, to be an active mem­ber of Maui Chapter. Don't miss out on all the Maui activities.

WALLACE F. IWAO

DISTRIBUTOR FOR

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KAUAl CHAPTER NEWS

by BEN MORIMOTO

Well, the much anticipated reunion at Los Angeles and the tour to Las Vegas are allover and I presume the Puka Puka Parade edition will be full of praises for the Southern Califor­nia members for their hard work and preparations for the reunion. The weather was perfect for it was on the cool side . The food that was served at the Aloha Nite was terrific and so were the pupus that went with the drinks. The fresh fruits looked so delicious. The Saturday Banquet guest speakers were very impressive and their speeches very much to the point and touching.

To me, a reunion is to meet some­one you have thought of and finally meet or to be recognized by someone whom you cannot place until there are a few questions and answers. There are some Buddhaheads now transplanted to "Kotonks lt like Michael Miyake and Eric Y. Abe. Mike told me that his son, Brian works at Lihue Air Termi­nal. Eric's wife is from Lihue and also his married sister, (Mrs. Henry Ozaki) lives in Hanapepe.

It was also a reunion of past tours. (Europe and Japan) for me with these club members: George Inouyes, Richard Miyashiros, Mrs. Irene Furuy~ Mrs. Eleanor Yoshikawa, Arthur Tama­shiro and Masaru Tomasa and at Las Vegas met the Ukichi Wozumis. From the Japan tour: Richard Kondos, Nick Nikaidos, Max Imais, Mrs. Jean Hira­yama, and Kiyoshi "Doc" Ikeda and at the L.A. Hilton, Soichi Miotas who were passing through with their tour. Of course we renewed friendship and made new friends. On the way home at L.A. terminal we met Mrs. Tomasa and we were on the same plane heading for home.

The lucky winners of the door prizes at our Mother's Day 'Dinner at Kennys' were Mrs. Muggsy Morikawa, Mrs. Hisa Shimatsu and Mrs. Renee Mo­ritsugu. It was a 9-course Chinese

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dinner with forty persons present fbr the evening.

During the next few weeks the Ka­uai members will be busy getting rea­dy for the Dog Co. Reunion and I hope by the next issue I can release the names of those who are planning to come.

Sorry Jack Murata if I had to place your name at the end of the line. Many thanks to you for making it possible for us to see the show of shows at Las Vegas at fabulous M.G.M.

The won and lost column I will leave it to the individuals, but for me it was "Lost Wages" at Las Vegas.

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"F" COMPANY NEWS

By HAKARU TAOKA

After all these many years of holding a stag party, the former tlF" Company paesanos consented to have the wives join them in a family par­ty. The party was held at the Club­house on Sunday, July 20, 1975 and was chaired by Yasuo Takenouchi. Yasuo, incidentally, has long been absent from our midst due to his em­ployment in the Far East over the past two decades. He is currently on the retired list.

Yasu, believe me, is quite a story teller. Didn't know he had such ta­lent. Well, Yasu, we'll keep you in mind for our future parties and we'll calIon you to tell some more of the tall stories of the orient.

"F" Company get together has been held but once a year and for this reason we sometimes don't get to see some of the members for several years. However, these sparsely ar­ranged get-togethers are real fine for we, at least, get to see one an­ther occasionally and get to know how the paesanos are doing.

Whether we like it or not, old man time is sure catching up·with us. Among our members, some have been affected by sickness while others are retiring from their jobs. We were indeed very happy to see Shigeru Sa­to. Shigeru has not been in the best of health lately and has been absent from our midst for some time. Tsu­yoshi Sakahara was also among the "long time no see" list. I understand Tsuyoshi had undergone surgery re­cently and is in the recuperating stage. Then there is Yoshimasa Kawa­guchi, affectionately known as "Men­pachi. 'e' Menpachi has been a regular participant, but, to my surprise, I found out that he has not been well lately and has been under the doc­tor's care for the past ten months.

To these paesanos, we wish them all the very best for a speedy recovery.

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Oswald Kawahara made a surprise appearance a tour ge t toge ther . ., Oswald is now a transplanted ttkotonk. He was in the isles on his honeymoon and was invited by the Sakae Takaha­shis. It was indeed a pleasant sur­prise to see Oswald for the fir~t time in about 30 years. Oswald hasn t changed much, except, that like most of us, he is sporting a middle age bulge near the waistline. To the newly weds, congratulations.

Those participating in the Sunday ge t- toge ther:

a) the Mr. and Mrs. group - Isami Tsuji, Eugene Miyahira, Shigeru Sato, Herbert Y. Miyasaki, Kenneth "Mike" Higa, Yoshimasa Kawaguchi, Mitsuo "Tanaka" Hamasu, Hideshi Niimi, Kiyo­shi Jinnohara, Tsuyoshi Sakahara, Ya­suto Furusho, Sakae Takahashi, Os­wald Kawahara, Yasuo Takenouchi, Ma­saichi Yoza, Kenzo Endo, Tadao Seo and Hakaru Taoka.

b) Bachelor group and guests - Al­bert Shimizu, Mike Kamiya, Koichi Fukuda, "Chang" Miyashiro, Mack Ma­saki, Jerry Miyataki, Mitsuru Omori, Robert Kapuniai and four guests, and Takashi Teruya and guest.

** * * * * The next F Company get together is

scheduled for the Labor Day weekend, August 30 thru September 1, 1975. As of this writing, the Kauai paesanos will be hosting about 18 members and their spouses. Its not too late yet if anyone else is interested in at­tending the affair, please contact Kenichi Iha, 98-423 Ponohale Street, Aiea, Hawaii 96701 or Hakaru Taoka, l337-C Loko Drive, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786.

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Special Information for Club Members

Club Members are reminded among other benefits that are yours for being part of Club 100, the following are particularly emphasized.

2.

1. A club member who plans to , have a party for his family members, or his children who want to give him a party, can rent the club hall for very nominal rental amounts.

a. A regular club member can use the clubhouse lounge area for a party without any charge. The party must be for him, his wife, par­ents, and his children. The following conditions apply:

1. The reservation must be made less than 30 days before the party.

2. The guest count must be 50 or fewer.

3. A deposit of $30.00 must be made to assure cleanup. The deposit will be returned upon satisfactory cleanup.

4. The club member must be present at his or his family member's party.

Note: The use of the lounge, area is based on no rental of the main hall during the eve­nings. to non-members at the regular rates. The clubhouse is not rented every weekend for parties. There are some open Saturdays and members can use the lounge area for a 50-person party. Call the club­house for further information.

b. For 251 to 400 persons $ 95.00

For 250 persons or - fewer 70.00

c. For luau 251 to 400 persons -120.00 250 persons or fewer

-100.00

These rates are considera-bly lower than those charged to non-members renters.

The club's 23-uni t aparbnent

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periodically has vacancies. It has five 2-bedroom units @ $175.00 month rent, eight studio apartments at $110.00 month rent, and and 10 I-bed­room unit at $145.00 rent. Club m~mbers have first pri­ority in filling vacancies. Next come the members' chil­dren priority-wise. Non-mem­bers are in the third category. If you are interested in a vacancy for yourself or for one of your children, please write or call the club office for an applica'tion form.

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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION NEWS

Veterans' Families Should ~e Told About Death Benefits

Noting that 355,000 veterans died during fiscal year 1974, and that 206,000 of these deaths were World War II veterans, the Veterans Admin­istration issued a remipder to veter­ans to make certain their survivors know what VA benefits they may be en­titled to when death comes.

"Not only should veterans and their spouses discuss the subject of dea th, " officials stressed," they should make known locations of impor­tant family documents, and make sure they are protected from fire, theft and damage." Also, survivors should be briefed on what to do in case of the veteran's death.

Veterans should tell their fami­lies about possible survivors' ben­efits such as VA's dependency and in­demnity compensation for service-con­nected death, or nonservice-connected death pensions for widows and widow­ers, or for children when there is no surviving spouse, or when a surviving spouse is ineligible because of ex­cessive income.

Burial benefits for wartime and certain peacetime veterans should not be overlooked. These include a max­imum $250 burial allowance, plus a plot and interment allowance not ex­ceeding $150 for veterans buried out­side national cemeteries. For veter­ans who die of service-connected dis­abilities, in lieu of the other ben­efits, there is an $800 burial al­lowance.

It is equally important, the VA says, to keep track of G.l. insurance policy numbers, claim numbers for use on correspondence with the VA, com­mercial insurance policies, social security numbers and naturalization papers--all important in claiming various survivor benefits.

For those who don't have all the information and for those who ' do, VA

31 officials offered this final advice

. ' liD' t forge t to turn to surv~vors: on . to VA offices and veterans serv~~e organizations when assistance ~s needed after the death of a veteran. They stand ready to help in any way possible."

for the CONSUMER

a. What should you watch for when remodeling your home?

A. When you are deal ing with a home improve­ment contractor, watch for pressu re to sell you more than you need and can afford. Be wary of the contractor who promises a "spe­cial rate" on something you couldn't other­wise afford. Get and compare at least three itemized estimates for the job. This gives you the chance to make a knowledgeable choice of who gets the work. By all means get a written guarantee, and never sign any con­tract that contains blank spaces. Wait until you know what you're signing, even if the contractor claims that the delay will raise the costs. Be certain the company or person who does your work has full liability insurance coverage. Getting the right contractor may be a trying process, but the knowledge that you're getting a good job on your project will be worth the effort expended.

Q. How can I find a reliable car mechanic?

A. It's a tough task, but one thing the smart consumer can look for is a mechanic who has been certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE). This nonprofit organization tests mechanics in eight basic car repair areas, such as engine repair, front end, brakes, etc. The tests are given by the Educational Testing Service, and certified mechanics are given arm patches and certificates to show N lASE certification. A 170 page directory of certified mechanics is available for $1.95 by writing N lASE, 1825 K St., N.W., Wash., D.C. 20006.

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Please see that you have your skin analyzed by our trained

specialists through our sensitive "Capiloscope." Treat your skin

to some elimination with the "mini facial" machine. For your

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