Sam, twice in my mistake prone life I have let imposed prejudices almost cheat me out of two of my best friends. They were fish-eaters( catholics) and I wasn't. Just before WWII ended June 1945, I was sworn in the navy and admitted to the V-5 pre-flight training unit at Denison U,(Granville,O). One of my three roommates was Capt. of Central Catholics Titans, football, in the 1944 season. Dick Diehl.----- OSU after the war I pledged a fraternity that was going broke. Another Portsmouth guy( Sam Ware) and I were made co rush chairmen to save us with the dues of new members. This we did! With most of the new members being from Portsmouth. One was Capt. of Central catholic Titans football 1943, Rodney Kinskey. Rod and Dick both remain good, good friends. Jim Fout and I visited with Dick in the assissted living facility about six weeks ago ln Ports.Rod has retired to Ariz. having sold a vast commercial empire in the NW U.S. to a subsidiary of Kroger. Included 116 convenience stores. Some he had acquired from 7-11. Both these guys were excellent athletes and friends. Life has treated me very kindly in it's provision of good firends. Jack P
Jack P.
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