Transfer announced for Lt Col Scott to Fourth Air Forces HQ
Lt Col Bruce von G. Scott an assistant deputy for training and operations at Sheppard Field will report to the Fourth Air Forces Headquarters in San Francisco California next week. He directed training at Sheppard and previously served in Manila and Pearl Harbor linking World War II era Army Air Forces training and operations.
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Bruce von G. Scott
Sheppard Field
Army Air Forces
Fourth Air Forces
San Francisco
Calif
Washington
D. C
Barney A. Giles
U. S. Army
Scott
Pearl Harbor
Manila
Philippines
United States
Philippie Department
David W. Goodrich
Ernest D. Scott
Sixth Field Artillery
France
Celenel Scott
West Point
Kelly Field
Texas
Randolph Field
Elaine
Sandra
Pearl Street
Wichita Falls
Far Cry From Mom's Washtub at Sheppard Field Laundry
Texacts staff writer details Sheppard Field laundry co managed by Capt. Robert Calhoon and Clarence Henderson. The plant serves Frederick and Childress AAFs with 56 women staff and 300 civilian workers handling 13,500 bundles weekly, 60,600 bed sheets, 35,000 pillow cases, and 12,000 mattress covers. Water and soap usage are chronicled as key challenges in this massive operation.
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Sheppard Field
Post
Robert L. Calhoon
Clarence L. Henderson
Raf
Frederick Army Air Field
Childress Army Air Field
Calhoon
Fields Once Bright Prospect In N Y Yankee Chain
Fields, once a top New York Yankees prospect, pitched six pro seasons starting 1936 with Joplin. He posted 20 wins 8 losses for a strong Western Association team while under Benny Bengough. After stints with Albany Hazelton and Nashville, he suffered a skull fracture and hospital stay before joining Fort Dix and later Wichita Falls with military police. His arm is improving as he joins the Lightnings, aiming to help in the playoff push.
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Stroud Fields
Lightnings
Avengers
New York Yankee
Joplin
Benny Bengough
Fields
Albany
N. Y
Hazelton
Nashville
Fort Dix
N. J
Wichita Falls
Tle
Voting Info Continues On Ballot Procedures For States
The article lists dates for primaries and absentee ballots across states. It covers Nevada Hawaii Maine Alaska and South Carolina with deadlines for soldier ballots, mailings, and residency requirements. It notes age limits, party affiliation needs, and how to apply via WDAGO 560 or USWEC No 1 forms.
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Nevada
Territory of Hawaii
Maine
Territory of
Alaska
South Carolina
USWEC
Sams Gass To School Set
Billy B Sams of Section A and a post Special Service Office producer left last week to attend courses at the Special Service School in Lexington Virginia. The sergeant will study producing soldier shows and GI activities for 28 days.
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Billy B. Sams
Post Special Service Office
Special Service School
Lexington
Sergeant Sams
Committee Named On Job Ratings
A five member job rating committee for ungraded civilian employes at Sheppard Field Exchange was announced. Members include Maj Wells Littlefield Capt Robert M Jones Mrs Ruth C Turner Grover C Gambill and Helen J Cook. Enlisted men at Fort Monmouth Eli save $5 000 in food costs by tending a Victory garden near the fort each day.
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Sheppard Field Exchange
Army
Maj
Wells Littlefield
Robert M. Jones
Ruth C. Turner
Grover C. Gambill
Helen J. Cook
Fort Monmouth
N. J
15Th Signal Training Regiment
Uncle Sam
Water quality and hydration guidance at post
Col Cordonnier asserts all post water is safe despite taste as long as free of bacteria. He notes Wichita Falls water imported from Burkburnett. heat prostrations stem from GI reluctance to drink. Col Barr explains salt loss through perspiration and the need to replace salt with water to keep tissues hydrated. efforts to distribute more water bags continue amid storage challenges.
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Cordonnier
Wichita Falls
Burkbunett
Barr
Burkburnett
Crosetti Returns to Yankees After West Coast Stint
Frankie Crosetti quits his West Coast deferment to return to the Yankee fold and reclaim a spot in the championship lineup.
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Crosetti
Frankie Crosetti
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Truby Bunch
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