Section Squibs Salutes a Busy Army Week
The column lists personnel changes and humorous notes from the base including Ruth Leath and Mary Shelton in Building 836, Sgt Charles Miller’s hair cut stunt, K ration ideas for daily commuters, and departures of Al Keitel and Ray Lee for MP training. It also mentions Emil Golonka, Mike Middlesworth, Adam Kramkowski, and temps at the butcher shop, plus a birthday of a new baby and IPU updates on Pvt Robert Barber’s return and Lt DeMayo’s detachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Steer
Ruth Leath
Olney
Texas
Mary Shelton
Honey Grove
Charles “Lucky” Miller
al Keitel
Pfe
Ray Lee
Barkstale Field
Corporal Blankenship
Emil Golonka
Scott Field
Hannibal
Alps
IPU
Cpl
M. R. Amick
Robert Barber
Carolyn Jean
DeMayo
Jersey
Wolf” McConnell
English-Born Captain Culler Leads Section M Overseas Trip
Captain A W Culler born in England grew up in Canada and the U S. After service in the 48th Canadian Highlanders and employment with National Biscuit Company he joined the National Guard in 1925. He earned his commission in 1941 and returned to duty at Fort Dix before taking command of Section M and leading a convoy overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
A. W. Culler
Canada
Commercial High School
Toronto
48Th Canadian Highlanders
United States
Niagara Falls
National Biscuit Company
National Guard
Guards
Fort Dix
Dix
Cutler
Sheppard Field
Phyllis Ann
General Mess
Culler
M. T. Bufkin
James A. Starkey
Richard C. Northeimer
Clinton
Chamlee
A&r
A. W. Cutler
Feu Now a Man as 1944 Progresses
Finance expects Les Ewing to return from leave as sergeant in charge of SF's Athletic and Recreation Fund since its early days. The piece also names Corporal Earl Miller and several fathers in the Pood Foundries, noting Chaplain Billy Blake and other servicemen among a mix of jests and social references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Ewing
Sergeant Ewing
Athletic & Recreation Fund
Little Birdie
Earl Miller
General Mess
DeYoung
Douglas Lincoln
al Hoydn
Mess No. 3
Father Abraham
Billy Blake
Billy
Lister
Post News and Gossip from Section E at Camp Grant
Captain Russell Leone takes command of the Regional Hospital on August 11. Lt. Col. Cordonnier reassumes executive officer duties. Camp Grant NL closure noted with stand-by status for emergencies and POW use. Section E softball leads with five wins, zero losses. pitchers Zalewski and Hoke dominate. Buckmaster, Dailey, and Hoke pace batting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lile
Russell S Leone
J. J. Cordonnier
Cordonnier
Camp Grant
Army Medical Department
Ernest Brauer
Gene Autry
Cauvain
Gene
S. Sgt. Hoke
Red wood USO section entertains with dances and watermelon party
Maj R M Jackson C O by Pfe Reginald A Corley reports a lively Redwood USO recreational program. Outdoor games on area lawn. instrumental trio provided music for Private Earl Wilson solos and group singing. Friday watermelon party hosted by USO staff. Saturday night dance well attended with notable personalities among section members and hostesses. Chaplain Perry praised for Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redwood Usc
Earl Wilson
Smith
The
Redwood
USO
Redwood Uso
Pfe
Arthur Reed
Pfc
Melvin
Doc) Barber
Mary Alexander
Pic
Ernest Robinson
Freddie Pore
Winfield Peters
Gerald Herne
Melvin D. Jefferson
Virgil O. Ware
Ralph Brown
Harold Sessoms
John Bizer
Strickland
Richard T. Perry
Meet Esther Clark WAC at Ithaca Post Office and Beyond
Esther E. Clark of Ithaca New York a six foot WAC and former office supervisor in the addres sograph and mailing department shares her plans to join the Army. She left a high school tied to the Gas and Electric System and now serves in the post telegraph office while describing her patriotic choice and future hopes to travel the United States after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimes E. Clark
Ithaca
New York
Esther E. Clark
Post Telegraph Office
Pvt. Clark
Associated Gas and Electric System
Esther Clark
Legislative Assembly
Duchess of Windsor
Esther
Isaac Walton
America
Black Hills
South Dakota
California
Lake Cayuga
New York State
Clark
WAC
Also Mentioned on This Page
Goldie Brick
Dean “Doc” Davis
Bowman
Ascension Island
NCO Club
Dick Wederland
OPU
William P. Rogers
Hows. Pastory
Vaballero
Eclubdem
Tyrone Power
Madsen
Gable
Steve Pallas
Bert Gore
Dallas
Pie
Lena DeFranco
Ann Graven
Post Office Fame
Vocalovely
Vy Carlysle
Grand Ole Opry
Feu
Doyle R. Lites
Robert W. Campbell
August J. Plottke
S. Sat. Hoke
Cel
Buckmaster
Cyl
Dailey
Fellows
R. M. Jackson
C. O
Reginald A. Corley
Esther E
Meeting the People
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