War Bond Delivery Simplified Under New Ruling
War Department changes allow Class B bonds to be issued locally by disbursing officers from Sept. 1 1944, with Chicago office handling overseas or tactical unit cases. Enlisted men keep existing allotments. officers must file new Class B forms. Multiple allotments and co ownership now allowed. changes aim to boost sales and simplify delivery.
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Army War Bond Office
Chicago
Murray B. Samuels
War Department
United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Panama
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Samuell
Gabby Scores Again in Navy Yard Patchwork
In a brisk operational note, PT sessions energize troops as Friday signals training push. First Set briefs mention Herb Dinner on furlough and Set Williams juggling duties with acting first sergeant. Author contemplates transfer after finishing a routine dispatch.
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Herb
Williams
Sarge
Adios
Section K Tidbits Spotlight Unit Sports and Stories
Lt Albright and Major Prater sponsor Section K now boasts a fine softball diamond. Sgt Moon earned praise for preparing the field. Handball buffs include Sgt Seilback and Slick Jordt while Cpls Haney Rennick Hooser add to the crew. A private once flew for China Haile Selassie and Spain and awaits another chance to serve.
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Lt. Albright
Major Prater
Sgt. Moon
Sgt. Seilback
Slick Jordt
Cpl
Haney
Rennick
Hooser
Jordt
Frank
Haile Selaisse
Mrs Marvinell Walker Sings The Prayer Perfect
A church service features Mrs Marvinell Walker delivering The Prayer Perfect at the 10 am service, her vocal performance praised for beauty and emotive quality.
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Marvinell Walker
Abbott’s Abbies Triumph In Section H Baseball
Our famous ball club the Abbott’s Abbies defeated the Pool Poodles 7-5 in a tight win aided by a strong pitch. They also beat the Sec K team 15-7 and edged the Overseas Officers 6-5 in a two-war style match lasting to the ninth inning.
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Abbot's Abbies
Abbott
Sec. K
Hagley
Abrecrombie
Bills
Trumbore
Stavin
Bowman
Pfc
Beebe
Texacts
Reonald B. Slavin
Personalities: Pvt John RK Nelson introduces comings and goings
This week’s Personalities note profiles Pvt John RK Nelson formerly of Wahpeton North Dakota. He spent his early years in rough frontier days, taught in schools, and enlisted in December 1942. He is stationed at Sheppard Field.
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John RK. Nelson
Wahpeton, N
Army
Sheppard Field
Portrait of John and Unit Notes in 1943 Army Life
A wartime dispatch recalls John’s 0800 wake ups and voice calls seeking a missing man who returns to OPU. It notes his tall frame, fitness, bachelor status, and studies at the University of N. Pak, plus his Sigma Alpha Epsilon pledge. Congratulations to Cpl. Andrew Czarniak on marriage after furlough. The piece also mentions Sgt. Dan Bosnick’s furlough and a paint job surprise in the orderly room.
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John
Opu
University of N. Pak
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Dan Bosnick
Sec. U
Dan
Andrew Czarniak
Shipping orders end Chester Nelson’s supply post
Section L reports S. Sgt. Chester Nelson leaving the supply dept of the 403rd School Squadron after orders hit him. Corporal Wilson keeps the dept on track as the ball club heads to final rounds with Lefty Graham pitching and Dye catching. Major Parker rests at his desk while plans mix ball game hype with upcoming Thunderbolts versus Hellcats.
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Chester Nelson
Chester
403Rd
Wilson
Lefty
Graham
Major Parker
Thunderbolts
Hellcats
Simpsons
Shusters
Krabbenhoetts
Wilsons
Tom Graham
Set
Rice
Sgt
Bovo
Meta Matson
Street Court Rally Promises Thunderbolts Victory
A reader urges enthusiasm for the Thunderbolts and invites fans to attend the ball game while joking about cheering loudly and bringing Listerine for lingering nerves, signaling spirited local sports support.
Captain Albert W. Cutter, C, oO obituary notice
Section M obituary notes Capt. Albert W. Cutter, C, oO, as reported by Cpl. Kenneth L. Glodfetter. The notice records military rank, unit reference, and a brief farewell in the dated section.
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Albert W. Cutter
C, Oo
Cpl
Kenneth L. Glodfetter
Appointment echoes Sgt. Clintor’s footsteps
Men are urged to continue the path set by Sgt. Clintor as the article notes a continuation on page 9. The directive emphasizes duty and continuity within the unit.
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Sgt
Clintor
The Third Seat Diary Entry Behind Wartime Broadcast Plans
A diary entry details civilian dancers, a nurse’s needle incident, and station duties. Various mishaps unfold from luncheon to radio planning, with a misstep about time, a missing equipment case, and a forecasted air date. The narrator notes gas mask regulations and limited phone access to avoid calls from Mrs. Doe.
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Sun Per
Tog
Dad
Rapdio
Motor Pool
Tumbleweed Junction
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Gabby
Francis Gabreski
Oil City
Germany
Joseph Jankowski
R. C. Prater
C. C
Joe O'Donnell
Army Institute
Special Service Office
Abbott Abercrombie, C. Oory
Jim Cannon
Maj
Frank C. Weiland, Jr
C. O
2544Th
Flying School
Johnnie Worthen
R. J. Jones
D. L. Cushing
W. W. Kramer
James Chuster
Bks
R. G. Torline
A. M. Torres
W. L. Hutchings
Larry Border
Kane
John Rumbold
George L. Edwards
C. D
Bernard L. Rice
NBC
Georgia Carroll
College of Musical Knowledge
Thomas R. Parker
F. L. Simpson
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