Squadron A News From Texacts Camp
Squadron A transfers into the new unit, with 1st Lt. Denzel White moved to Offutt Field and Lt. Samuel Smeger and Lonnie Boman reassigned. A August 2 beer party at Barracks 837 drew 600 sandwiches and 50 beer cases, ending with a joking note on Texan storms at Cedar Park pool.
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J Squadron A
Denzil V. White
Offutt Field
Nebraska
Samuel K. Smeger
Lonnie P. Boman
Bartoli
Fazioli
Barracks 837
van Carrol
Cpl
Fred Williams
Dispatcher’s By Pfc. Fred Ware
Last Saturday brought heavy office activity with many cross country flights noted. The return of the coke machine to Hanger No. 1 ends a prolonged search for a place to cut coke bottles.
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Pfc
Fred Ware
Hanger No. 1
Dispatchers Sign Off in Wartime Office Banter
A humorous wartime note from Squadron B dispatchers bids farewell to leaders and announces changes. Colonel Helto moves to a new office, FAC stripes pass, and parachute room duties shift to weekend coverage with Sgt Kennedy filling in during the week. First Sgt Grady Reed departs, Lt Fox remains supply officer, and the unit signs off with well wishes and bright hopes.
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Helto
Zac
Grady Reed
Fox
Railway President to Testify in Union Suit
A metropolitan daily reports the railway president will testify in a government hearing while wearing a union suit amid a clothing scarcity affecting male apparel. The image-like headline highlights shortages and a symbolic wardrobe choice reflecting social strain.
Squadron C Details and GI Bill Hope at Field
C Company reports 25 men on K P and 10 on guard daily as post strain grows. Furloughs, roll calls at 0625 and 0745, clothing checks and formations set the routine. Squadron C maintains supply and aircraft and truck crews while Band losses move to Lockbourne. GI Bill prompts many to plan college, marking a civilian future beyond khaki.
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K.P
Squadron C
Pfc. Mathewson
Pennsylvania
Squadron F
Lockbourne
Ohio
Squadron F Enjoys Warm Weekend at Local Pool
Sergeant Frank T. Glass recalls a rare weekend on Sheppard Field with fellow airmen sneaking relaxation after a year on base. They swam at a town pool, attempted dives, and joked when a friend dropped his clothes and camera into the water and hung his wash to dry.
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Sgt
Frank T. Glass
Sheppard Field
Px’s
Redwood USC Weekly Student Activity Schedule
A weekly lineup lists events from Saturday 6 to 8 p.m. through Friday 9 p.m. Highlights include a Formal Dance, Java Hour, Church Hospitality, Swim Party, Vesper Hour, Outdoor Movies, Bingo, Bridge, Ping-Pong, Quiz Program and Arts and Crafts sessions coordinated by the campus activities office.
Service Club Weekly Schedule for Enlisted Personnel
The Service Club offers pool tables pin pong and table games along with pianos magazines and records. Schedule features Saturday Sunday refreshments at 4 30 p m Monday ping pong tournament 7 30 p m Tuesday informal recreation Wednesday games tournament 8 p m Thursday informal bridge 7 30 p m Friday informal recreation plus Monday sewing 7 9 p m Bingo 8 9 p m Bridge lessons 7 30 p m Quiz show 8 8 p m Celebrity Hour and sing song 8 9 p m.
Service Club 3 Games Tourney and Picnic Event
A service club hosts a 3 games tournament at 7:30 p.m. followed by a picnic and swimming party. The event invites members to enjoy competitive play and social gathering in the evening.
American Red Cross Hospital Program Event Schedule
Bingo and request program at 7 p.m. Tournament Night and Game Night also begin at 7 p.m. A movie titled Her Adventurous Night airs at 7 p.m. Open Night offers another film option. Monsieur Beaucaire is shown as well.
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American Red Cross Hospital Program
Monsieur Beaucaire
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North Carolina
Ava Gardner
Ena S
Miss Gardner
Cpl. Stanford Williams
Romania
Chuck Manos
Foreign Office
Cedar Park
Tex” Wilson
Wilson
Texas
Pardner
Kennedy
Cpl. D. E. Haunert
Redwood Usc
Service Club
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