From Our Defenders Army Letters From Amarillo
Editor notes two army life columns from Amarillo readers recount maneuvers in Louisiana and Georgia. Corporal Eugene Shepard describes swamps with luminous fungi fireflies and giant bacteria while sailors and air corps members advance. brief notices praise Navy machinists graduate John Whiteside Jr and other Panhandle servicemen, with letters on weather, training, and morale during wartime.
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Corp
Eugene Ne Shepard
Sim
Str
GB. Shepard
First Batt
180Th Sieh
Shepard
Mey
Bute Jones
le Gaians
Bacely
Shertil
Edwards
Aya Alms
Sid Edwards
Amarilla
Panhardle Bose
Tostead
Lewis Mo
Olisly
John Stanley
Wbath
Roger White, Jr
Matty Hother
Bo Bat—tery
Sergeant White
Stanford
Iik
Heli Ibe
Helen Stanford
Muther
Sgh
A. L. Crouch
Lew Wultares
Wallan
J Stauks
Allford “Pirst
Robert L. Stroud
Aire
Wayne Eamultua
W. B Kirtwood
Hamison
Amagillo
Camp Bowle
T. Bo Morgan
Fem
Monroe Street
Shuultry
Hywervy Tee Mac
Merle Harrows
U. S. Marina Corps
Bird
Bil Flesher
Maand Corp
Jrck
Camp Tihote
San Diego
BW Robertson
Khamitock
Nestor
Globe
Jimmie Herbert
Bob
Amarillo
Bill
Charles Whittinglay
Nang Iris Wes
J “Witham Kirk
Severil Men
West Texas State grad joins air force photo division
Sep 18 report notes Thomas Sr a former West Texas State College graduate has enlisted in the air force photographic division. His father Rev Sam Thomas Sr a Methodist minister is decorated with the Croix de Guerre for bravery. The piece covers training at Lowry Field and the ordnance center progress, plus brief local anecdotes from Camp Blanding and Fort Story.
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Vanyon
Thomas
West Texas State College
Air Force
Sam Thomas
Bethodist
Etienne
Signal Corps
Ofantry
Sam
West Texas State
Lubbock
Lowry Field
Denver
Wheeler
Tubteck
Mobeetle High School
Ordnance de Yeura
University of Texas
Parkment
Army
Oldburie Training Center
Jubiat & Hatcher
Cir Nalion
Unis
Air Corps
Atillery
Fab Willam 8
Bartlet
Bethel W.simasce
Jordnance Training Center
TA Col
William J. Wilso
Prenance
Three Shipwreck Survivors From Iceland Submarine Sinkings
Three men on a raft after a submarine torpedo sank a ship carrying supplies to Iceland. One survivor recalls the rescue by British seamen and an old Admiralty order to bury the dead at sea if land burial is impossible. A Danish vessel previously taken into protective custody also figures in the tale.
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Reyavavus
Ilomd
Iceland
Byris
Pachaate
5. S. Sessa
Tompedond
Shellec Nui
Eulemarias Walle
United States
New York
Protectivi
Fragmented World War II Themed Notes From Philadelphia
In a garbled transfer from Philadelphia and Verlana, references mix theater figures like Gilbert and Sullivan and a Marine character with stray lines about geography and medical pains. A coin flip decides political candidacy in Flip Saves City 9900 Heavenuna, while Berks railway shortages loom over a primary election as Chilean rail director Chan Guerra Squells weighs state railway issues.
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Heavenuna
TaVerne L. Jones
Chapman
Hoth
Cinde
Berks
Soroury
Chan Guerra Squells
Man Mon
Ouster of 170 Army Officers Approved
A five general board recommended removing 710 regular army protests from active duty. Officers with shorter service will be honorably discharged or retired with pay set by rank and years served, subject to Secretary Stinson approval. Sixty six of 299 notified had requested retirement. The move aims to purge officers unfit for further active duty and raise army leadership quality.
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Washington
Sept
War Department
Lee
Stinson
Department
Glready
Fun To Do Quick Laura Wheeler Motifs For Linens
Quick pattern note from The Amarillo Globe listing a transfer pattern 17 millimeters to 545 by 3 inches, color schemes, stitch materials, and a coin price. Requests pattern number, name, and address with payment.
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Laura Wheeler
New York
Crinoline Days Pattern Ad From New York Studio
A fragmented pattern advertisement from Neo-Tork, N.Y., offers a four transfer plate motif labeled WC with instructions for cageing and illustrations of stilettes and needlework. It mentions Lady Miss Ana Wer Mower gardening and hints at materials needed, pattern number, and department details.
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Ana
Ransfer
Anniher Marine Dom in Pane handle Pvt Willis CG
17yearold Julian, nephew of Mrs W A Ghupyell Route 3 Amarno, stationed at San Diego, describes marksmanship practice with 26 cal rifle and 43 pistol. He notes differences between rifles, progress toward sharpshooter, and daily meals and ice cream during training. He reflects on time away and enjoyment of the experience.
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Anniher Marine Dom
Panehandle
Willis CG
Julian
W. A. Ghupyell
H-E
Tony
Starpshooter
Hue Dhib Bargel
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Gnod- Mon Felt
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My Medical Regiment
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Jacob Jeno
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Third Army
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Atinmey
Alex Zander
Sargehil
Loo
Raymond Sergent
Fende
Ganan
Seattle
Jimmie Haile
Bits
S. H. Haile
Box 36
Friena
U. S
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Haile
Fort Sill
Oklo
Fine
Celand Marines
Samuel F. Lotrowitz
Nell Reynolds
Carigs E. Reynolds
Dimmitt
Parley
American Legion Auxiliary
Eliza London Shepard
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Floyd V. Studer
Téstrica
American United Life Insurance CO
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Oaluing Ith & Marixon
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Hoppin Printing Company
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Don Ameche
Betty Grable
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