RUCKER ROUNDUP Vacation Time At Post and Travel News
Vacation time at Camp Tuskegee and across the post brings many personnel on leave as families join service members. The Post directory lists civilian and military staff, with new arrivals like Mrs Inez Sport Ozark and Elsie Tatum Ozark joining Information and Education. A phone directory update and payroll staff changes accompany updates on duty transfers and unit assignments.
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Tuskegee
Rucker
Jesse Norman
Anmnel
Hatties
Mias
Mra
Carl Synes
Dothan
Acee
John W. Wheeler
Meretary
Shenandogh
Employe
Ozark
Panama City
Cwhian
Jf Gussie Beasley
Geneva
Caihan
Montgomery
Elsie Tatum
Musband
FA. Jr
New Setup Aids Air Schedules at Camp Rucker Post
Representatives from the ALE Transport Association and the Air Coach Transport Association will be stationed at Camp Rucker to curb military personnel from obtaining air travel reservations. The post transportation officer says major airlines have arranged a consolidated post reservation system with offices in Service Sub No. Two. G I Platt handles major lines operating flights from Dothan Birmingham Atlanta and Montgomery, while Hent on represents chartered flights. Reservations are confirmed within 24 hours with rapid approval for emergencies. If scheduled flights fill, additional equipment can be spared. Non-scheduled charters may be arranged under Civil Aeronautics Board rules governing airlines with scheduled flights.
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ALE ‘Transport Association
Air Coach Transport Association
Camp Rucker
Post Transportation Peer
G. IT. Platt
Dothan
Birmingham
Atlanta
Montgomery
Yitehisony
Heneton
LR. DeGroot
Dauhes Board
Band and Choir Plan Concert at Hew Brockton Church
The 1st division band and a choral group from Camp Rucker will perform a partial music program at the Methodist Church in Hew Brockton on Tuesday night. A supper at 7 30 precedes the concert, with Rev H W Rice Jr in charge of the church service.
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Camp Rucker
Hew Brockton
H. W. Rice
Ost
Rucker Soldier Named for Horsemanship Trials
Pvt. Grover W. Stephens of the 47th Infantry, once the United States top amateur horseman, aims for the 1952 Olympic equitation team. He plans to train at Fort Riley after a period with the Property School and has a history of major steeplechase wins and rugged riding, despite past injuries.
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Finland
Grover W. Stephens
47Th Infantry Divison
Lake Thalocco
Camp Rucxer Reservation
Pvt
Stephens
Ligonier
T. Riley
Kan
America
National
Sth
Viking
Betty Jean Partish
Dothan
Helsinka
Ft.sic
Preraeh Stephens
Knowl-Quarters Company
En-1
Cavalry
Gunneer
Ft. Riley
Hunt Association of America
Hell
Gil
Toronto
Harry Tisburg
New York
Madison Square Garden
Ligcomer
Western Pennsylvania
Horzen
301st Unit Heads to Ft Bragg for Southern Pine Exercise
The 301st Logistical Command travels from Camp Rucker to Ft Bragg to support the Joint Army Air Force Exercise Southern Pine. The operation involves about 110 900 soldiers and airmen from the Third Field Army, Aggressor Force, and attached units, testing large scale offensive and defensive operations with close air support and airborne drops.
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Camp Rucker
301St
Ft. Bragg
N. C
Third Field Army
A0lst
Third Field Army Servie Command
United States
Beekeeper Enjoys Sting Therapy in Portland
Ernest S. Fletcher, a barber and hobby beekeeper with a dozen hives, says he must be stung at least once a month. He believes bee venom is valuable for health and notes it saves trips to the doctor for injections costing five dollars.
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Portland
Ernest SB. Fletcher
Fletcher
Problem Of War Marriages One For Individual Study
Chaplain Thomas J Robertson discusses wartime marriages for servicemen in T1 Division Artillery. He urges couples to consider lasting character, stability, and long term happiness before marrying during the emergency, noting many war marriages end in divorce and advising postponement if certainty is lacking.
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Thomas J. Robertson
T1 Division
Spiritual Retreat For Chaplains At Camp Rucker
The first annual spiritual retreat for Protestant chaplains was held last week at Camp Rucker. Lt Col Willian Austill presided as fourteen chaplains from seven denominations attended, including Luther, Salvation Army, Assembly of Christian Missionary, Allen, Methodist, Baptist and Christian Science. Dr. A S Turnipseed of Dexter Avenue Methodist Church delivered the guest address. The morning theme was The Chaplain and His God, while the afternoon focused on The Chaplain and His Ministry.
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Camp Rucker
A. S. Turnipseed
Dexter Avenue Methodist Church
Montgomery
Willian
Austill
Auntill
South
Luther
Salvation Army
Assembly of Christian Missionary
Aliene
Methodist
Baptist
Christian Science
Planting Made Easy in Portland Farm Sows Muddy Furrows
In Portland Maine Mrs Allee Kern struggles with muddy furrows while neighbors bog down in boots during spring planting. The piece notes about 15009 plant species native to the United States and Canada.
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Portland
Allee Kern
United States
Canada
Wearing Of Green For Combat Leaders In Viking Division
The Wearing Of Green marks leaders in the 41st Viking Infantry Division. About 4,000 men including agnad leaders, tank commanders, sergeants, platoon leaders, first sergeants, and company commanders wear green patches on their shoulder loops as a sign of leadership on combat duty. The patch is worn only during leadership assignments and is forfeited when the assignment ends.
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Agnad
Tenk
Murjors
Oe Jas
Artilery
Looking Ahead By The Associated Press
Washington updates on draft calls and physical standards with mentions of 4-Fs, 2-As, and board timelines. Price stabilization plans persist under new Wage Price controls, while discussions set pay ceilings for talent in arts and entertainment. Inland regulatory moves include tax rules for home helpers and termite damage deductions.
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Washington
Rinp
Texsure
Operatic Appronos
Acon
Eric Johnston
Broadway
LaMarr Auction Set to Gross One Million Dollars
Hollywood AP reports LaMarr's final production aims to net about one million dollars as her goods are auctioned off before retirement. Producer Arthur B. Goode of American Art Galleries cites star estates like Morgan and Barrymore and notes the auction will include extensive inventories from clothing to household items. Chaplain See Tees, a former Israel Rabbinical and Johns Hopkins graduate, will oversee services at Post Chapel No. 1 at Camp Rucker.
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Bos Tudmas Hollywood
LaMarr
Hedy
Samazon
Mra
Stautter
Arthur B.goode
Leries
Epiesauce
Humphrey Bogart
Lauren Baicail
Peter Lorre
John Barrymore
Frank Morgen
Carne Wilde
Brenda Joyce
Jessel Lasky
Morgan and
Barrymore
Goode
Mins Bere
Hare
Israel Rabbinical
Jobna Hopkins
Armed” Services
Ft. Benning
Camp Rucker
Sporting
Montanna Street
Dothan
Post Chapel
47th Division Men Get Dental Care At Viking Clinic
Soldiers of the 47th Division flocked to Dental Clinic No 4 opened May 15 to address dental needs. Capt Charles G Holt clinic chief says range of staff and modern equipment serves to keep over half a million teeth in good condition. Dentists perform exams, treatments, and extractions with local anesthesia as needed.
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Charles G. Holt
Caph Holt
Bidez Resigns Post As API Bandmaster
Auburn AP report states P. R. Gedles Bidez resigns as chief bandmaster at Ae Institute for 3 ere, after directing the 16th Infantry band with the Rain Bow Division until 1917 18. He leaves the older college football teams just before World War I. successor not named.
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Auburn
P. R. Gedles Bidez
Bamea
Pal
Stain ‘Laboratories
Hare
Shaw Claim Of Ancestry Surfaces In Remarks
An archival remark attributes to George Bernard Shaw a claim of descent from Macduff, Thane of Fife, and from Oliver Cromwell, cited as part of his genealogical assertions. The statement reflects Shaw’s provocative, self-macing wit and interest in lineage.
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George Bernard Shaw
Macduff
Thane
Fife
Oliver Cromwell
Dental clinic expands services and volunteer work noted
The report states the clinic offers appointments from 7:30 to late on weekdays and Saturday mornings with 235 patients daily. Most patients currently receive treatment on a voluntary basis, and when demand rises, additional men will be invited based on dental classification from the recent division dental survey conducted last March.
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Tri-State Finance CO
Garry Coys
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Viking Clinic
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Boyle
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