Two Victory Air Medal Boost for Lt Leon Oliver
Lieutenant Leon Oliver of 400 East Ninth received the fifth cluster to the Air Medal from the 356th Fighter Group commander. A few pilots in the unit have destroyed German jet aircraft, Oliver recently returned to the States for rest and reassignment after serving since October 1944. He worked as a shipping clerk for Texas Company before enlisting in 1942 and was commissioned in 1943. His wife resides in California.
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Leon Oliver
East Ninth
Oliver
States
Texas Company
Air Corps
California
Amarillo Man Takes Refresher Course in Miami Beach
Maj. W. E. Gibbon of Amarillo is enrolled in a professional refresher course at the Oral Surgery Branch, Army Air Forces Regional and Convalescent Hospital in Miami Beach, Florida. He is stationed at Cochran Field in Macon, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Gibbon
Amarillo
Army Air Forces Regional and Convalescent Hospital
Miami Beach
Fla
Cochran Field
Macon
Duncan Completes Engineering Degree at Oklahoma University
Melvin Duncan earned a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering at the University of Oklahoma on June 23. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Duncan of 1014 Parker and recently entered the Navy V-12 program after graduating Amarillo High School in 1942. He belonged to Eta Kappa Nu and professional institutes and reports to Cornell University on July 13 for midshipman training.
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Melvin Duncan
University of Oklahoma
James R. Duncan
Parker
Amarillo High School
Amarillo College
Oklahoma University
Eta Kappa Nu
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Institute of Radio Engineers
The
Engineers Club
Duncan
Cornell University
Bradford Returns to States for 30 Day Leave
First Lt. James E. Bradford of Amarillo has arrived at the Charleston port of embarkation en route home for a 30 day leave. A pilot of a 15th Air Force heavy bomber in Italy, he entered service in February 1943 and went overseas in November 1944. He wears the Air Medal with clusters and four Bronze Battle Stars for the European Theater ribbon. His wife lives at 1500 Jackson. Joe V. Hales has been promoted to sergeant at Alexandria Army Air Field Louisiana Third Air Force B 17 Training Center. Sergeant Hales is the husband of
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James E. Bradford
Amarillo
Charleston
S. C
15Th Air Force
Italy
Bradford
1500
Jackson
Joe V. Hales
Alexandria Army Air Field
Third Air Force
Sergeant Hales
Returning from Philippines First Lt. Flanders Completes First Tour
First Lt. Robert L. Flanders returns to the States after 40 missions and 500 flight hours aboard a B-24 Liberator with the 3th Air Force Lone Rangers. The son of Mr and Mrs R E Flanders of 3105 Taylor he wears the Air Medal with two clusters, the Philippines Liberation Ribbon and four battle stars. He went overseas in September 1944.
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Robert L. Flanders
States
3Th Air Force
Lone Rangers
June Air Force
Corregidor
Cavite Naval Base
Nielson Field
Grace Park
Philippines
Celebes
Haimaheras
Borneo
Davis Returns from European Service at Presque Isle
First Sergeant James T. Davis, a five month veteran of the European Theater, arrived at Presque Isle Army Air Field aboard an Air Transport Command plane. He is the son of Mrs. Nellie G. Davis of Amarillo.
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James T. Davis
Presque Isle Army Air Field
Air Transport Command
Nellie G. Davis
Amarillo
Cpl
William J. Randolph
Pope Field
N. C
First Troop Carrier Command
W B. Randolph
Jones Transfers to Carlsbad Army Air Field
Sgt. James T. Jones, son of Sidney T. Jones of 729 North Aldridge, has reported for duty at Carlsbad Army Air Field after arriving from Altus, Oklahoma.
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James T. Jones
Sidney T. Jones
North Aldridge
Carlsbad Army Air Field
Altus
Okla
Airplane Mechanic Graduate Named Ellis L Carroll
Ellis L Carroll husband of Mrs. Marie Carroll of 714 West Sixteenth has graduated from an airplane mechanics training course at Keesler Field Biloxi Miss.
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Set. Ellis L. Carroll
Marie Carroll
West Sixteenth
Keesler Field
Biloxi
Miss
Navy Seaman James Sparks Robinson Aboard Ship Off Okinawa
James Sparks Robinson 18 has served one year in the Navy and spent about ten months overseas. He has been on Corregidor and at Bataan and is now stationed aboard a ship off Okinawa. He is nephew to Mrs. Doss Thompson and grandson of L. J. Sparks. His parents live in Los Angeles. he was born in Hereford and educated at Sanborn and Horace Mann. Before enlisting, he worked seven months for Lockheed in Los Angeles.
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Navy
James Sparks Robinson
Corregidor
Bataan
Okinawa
Seaman Robinson
Doss Thompson
Brooks
L. J. Sparks
North Polk
W. B. Robinson
Los Angeles
Hereford
Sanborn
Horace Mann
Lockheed
Teletype Maintains For Eighth Air Force Photo Unit
Sergeant Luther A. Cooper serves as a teletype maintenance man for a photo graphic reconnaissance squadron of the Eighth Air Force, ensuring communications equipment operates for aerial reconnaissance missions.
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Luther A. Cooper
Eighth Air Force
Depot speeds loading of boats and freight cars to Germany
In one afternoon 300 assault boats were removed from barges and loaded onto Germany-bound trains at the depot. In another six hours several trains carrying over 50 freight cars were loaded. Lieutenant Carroll’s parents Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Carroll reside at Army Technical Village and his wife is with them.
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Europe
Carroll
J. R. Carroll
Army Technical Village
Operators of Cafes To Meet Tomorrow
Cafes dining rooms and coffee shops in Amarillo urged to attend a meeting in the county courtroom at 8 o clock tomorrow night to discuss organizing a cafe association. Principal discussion will center around OPA rulings interpreted at a meeting Tuesday afternoon. Nearly every operator has overdrawn ration points and must repay them from future issues with methods of operating on the quota to be discussed.
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Amarillo
OPA
Ourine Drops Claim Restore Hearing for Deafened
The notice promotes Ourine drops and a home method test to restore hearing for those with ear wax buildup. It promises money back if the user does not hear better and recommends Curine and Cretney brands and drug stores nationwide.
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Cretney’s
Jaycees Sell Tickets for Installation Dinner and Dance
The Amarillo Jaycees offer tickets at the Jaycee office for a July 2 dinner installation and dance at Thomas Dinner House Panhandle Highway. Dick Palmer and Bill Curtis lead the program priced 1.50 each. Also noted were a Jaycee year finale at Capitol Hotel and a softball game Friday at Amarillo College field.
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Amarillo
Dick Sikes Visits Home From Navy V-12 Station
Naval V-12 student Dick Sikes stationed at Lafayette Louisiana visits his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Sikes at 804 Sunset He plans to stay until next Tuesday.
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Dick Sikes
Lafayette
Walter Sikes
Mexsana Medicated Powder Aids Rest For Fussy Baby
When diaper rash irritates a baby the Mexsana powder is sprinkled after every change to prevent misery and help the infant sleep. A 40 year family favorite easing chafed skin itch and minor rashes. larger sizes offer economy and recommended use.
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James Robinson
Billie L. Hales
H. B. Hales
Texas A. & M. College
Jones
Bruner
Randolph
John R. Carroll, Jr
Channel Base
Belgium
Chas. F. Smith Roofing Co
Jaycees
Capitol Hotel
Amarillo Army Air Field
Amarillo College Field
C. E. Burk
Lewis T. Nordyke
Globe News
Sam Goodner
Wayne DeGrassi
Hollis DeGrassi
Jack Hayes
Globe-News
Mosse
Chase Away
Lamplighter
G. C. Hutchison
Tulsa, Texas
China
Japan
United States
Germany
Admiral Halsey
America
Lesage Company
Griffin Street
Dallas
Texas
Franklin
Polk
Cohama
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