Windsock Editor Miss Kay Morrow Leaves for Bakersfield Californian
Miss Morrow, who has led Windsock since June, departs to join Bakersfield Californian staff as Lt. Andrews departs for Officer Candidate School. She recalls initial confusion with Army terms and notes rapid learning and a smooth staff from private to master sergeant.
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Kay Morrow
Bakersfield Californian
Andrews
OCS
Frank. R. Andrews
Dunyma
Frank R. Andrews
T. Andrews
Miss Morrow
Miss
Golden Gloves Tourney Opens in San Francisco November 30
The Golden Gloves tournament starts November 30 in San Francisco with preliminaries on December 4 and finals on December 11. Eight weight divisions exist across senior and novice classes, with entries from Mgr. Dominé Sturniolo including Cpl. Dick Murray 200 lb Pvt Frank Elliott 160 Set John Holland 147 Pvt John Slavin 118 Pvt Jack Horner 135 Cpl Al Mohr 147 and Cpl Tommy Tomlinson 135 in the novice class. The story also notes labor shortages in Northern California lumber and a light moment as Lt. James H. Lewis recalls Pvt Hennen Hackett being found asleep in Windsock’s mail room.
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San Francisco
Mgr
Domin’e Sturniolo
Cpl
Dick Murray
Frank Elliott
John Holland
John Slavin
Jack Horner
al Mohr
Tommy Tomlinson
Petranek Claims New Pool Title In Winter Tournament
Cpl. Patrick Petranek of the 326th SSB won the winter pool finals by defeating S/Sgt. Kienaeth Hamilton of the 526th in two straight games. The former pro showcased a time shot and a 14-ball combo, setting six balls for a rapid rack as he banked shots from the cushion.
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Minter—Field
Cpl
Patrick “Romeo’ Petranek
326Th
Ss. S
Petranek
steaUrer
Kienaeth Hamilton
Lesson for November 8 Senann Hects
Fragmentary religious notice describes a lesson for November 8 with scripture texts and a mention of a baby. It references Internationals and a religious education item, indicating a community program or school activity.
Christian Home Nurture Emphasized In Faith Lesson
A religious lesson stresses the home as the center of a child’s life and the role of parents in teaching Christian faith daily. It highlights recognizing God’s Word in family life, remembering God’s blessings, and continuing in grace beyond childhood, urging practical daily worship and scripture sharing at home.
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Gen
Christ
Cadet Meets Father in Army Uniform Surprise
At Minter Field Seattle broker Burke Sr arrives in army uniform to surprise his son A C William F Burke at basic flight training. The 42 year old father will train in ground crew with aviation photography potential while his son progresses to pilot training after completing phases. The Burkes also attended each other’s weddings within a week of the remarriage.
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James C. Henselman
Air Corps
Henselman
San Diego
Williams Field
Ariz
Larson
R. E. Horton
Lake Field
A. F. Burke Brokerage Company
Seattle
Wash
A. F. Burke & Son
U. S. Army Air Forces
Burke
Minter Field
William F. Burke
Father Burke
Burke, Sr
Burke, Jr
Burkes
Free Judo Course Taught to MPs at Minter Field
Pvt F R Andrews announces a free Judo course in the 872nd Guard Squadron area at Minter Field. Sgt Gateman teaches holds and disarming moves as a self defense science, with about 40 MPs attending daily from 1 to 2 pm.
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William Graseman
872Nd Guard Squadron
Gafernan
Army
Sgt. Gateman
Gateman
7Th Corps
Fort Ord
Camp Robinson
Ark
Monterey
Santa Cruz
872Nd Squadron
Mazuma Prizes to High Keglers
Lt. Charles A. Woodard recreation officer this week sent orders to all squadrons to improve bowling lineups. League practice hours run 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Prizes include 25 dollars for a perfect game, 1 for a 250, and 10 free games for all spare games. alternate spares and strikes qualify.
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Charles A. Woodard
Tailor Shop Expansion at Minter Field
The Post Tailor shop now operates from the former NCO club building as the expansion continues. Clothes still go to the 64th area main office and the cadet shop handles cadet clothing. The expansion increases staff to 13, with several noted as attractive.
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NCO Club
C. W. McCafferty
On the Job Training at Sub-Depot Expands Classes
Director Milton Budge launches 10 classes over 10 to 15 weeks at Min ter Field Sub-Depot. A Sacramento rep Verne Brown leads a 15 week 30 hour shop supervision course for 14 foremen who teach in their departments. Courses include hydraulics, blueprints and orders, machine shop, welding, aero repair, and aircraft engines plus sheet metal.
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Minter Field
Milton Budge
Sacramento
Verne Borwn
Budge
Army
George Cliff
Marion Ecceli
Robert McNamara
Harry
War Bonds Ad Encourages Regular Purchases
An advertising note urges readers to buy war bonds at 10 percent from each paycheck. It claims many can invest gradually and build savings, highlighting that gas money is not a barrier to investing in the bonds.
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California
United States
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Minter Motor
Bette Mc- Gee
Royse Mc- Gee
Subdepot
Windsock
Morrow
James H. Lewis
Pvt
Hennen Hackett
Pvt. F. R. Andrews
Romeo
HAROLD _L. LUNDQUIST
D. D
Pine Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Post Review
Bill Jameson
John T. Larson
Douglas, Sue, Williams
Roswell Fields
Cer
Lee B. Goff
Louis W. Proper
C. C. Speed
Clarence W. Parkham, Jr
J. R. Nichols
Bakersfield Exchange Club
Maj. Speed
J.R. Nichols
Larsen
Los Angeles
George Washington High School
Thunderbird Field
William Foster
Jennings
Shafter
H. Stoller
Bielder BF
Gow
Naturel
Southern California Gas Company
Lash
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