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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1946
Page
2
News and contributions for TEXACTS are available for general rer ews through the Public Relations Office at Building 843 Sheppard Field. Submissions should arrive by noon Wednesday. Squadron Squibs deadline is 1 p.m. Monday. CNS material may be republished with permission.
Soldiers at Sheppard Air Force Base express gratitude to the USO workers and the Wichita Falls community for generous support during the war. They note the programs offered spiritual and physical comforts, praising the local effort as unmatched and bidding a fond farewell as the program winds down.
General Jacob L. Devers promotes the Army’s appeal to high school graduates, detailing starting pay at 75 dollars a month with living benefits, family allowances, and potential GI Bill college benefits. He notes paths to advancement, possible retirement pay, West Point selections, and the Officer Candidate School through 25,000 Regular Army commissions supported by Congress.
Lt Col Lortis R Ellett, post chaplain since March 10, left duties this week for separation center and civilian life. He served 35 months in the Pacific, with assignments to the 307th Bomb Group, 13th Air Force, and 13th Bomb Group, moving from Solomons to Guadalcanal and Munda. A Church of Christ minister born in Cleveland, he studied at Eugene Bible University, Hiram College, and the University of Oregon, and previously pastored in San Bernardino. He is married with two daughters aged 7 and 3.
A list of Sunday Protestant and Catholic chapel services with times and building numbers. Protestant Chapel No 5 in Building 113, Chapel No 1 in Building 540 at 1900, Protestant Chapel No 1 in Building 540 at 1900, Catholic services at 0800 and 1100 in Chapel No 2 Building 546.
Weekday Chapel announces Mass at 1715 daily with Miraculous Medal Novena on Mondays Sacred Heart Novena on Wednesdays and Litany of the BVM on Fridays after Mass Confessions offered before 1715 Mass daily Saturday hours 1515 1715 and 1900 2100 Service Men's Christian League meets Wednesdays at 1900 in Building 540 Jewish Friday service at 0800 at House of Jacob Synagogue Samar between 4th and 5th Streets The text includes a dialog: Tom Red Eagle presents Fighting Bird and his grandson P 38 the Indian chieftain speaking to a paleface visitor.
Critics split over George Bernard Shaw's film as some call it magnificent and others say it lacks plot and drama. Supporters praise lavish sets and costumes while condemning Hollywood for cheap romances, arguing Shaw's dialogue and screenplay elevate cinema.
The schedule lists events across Saturday through Friday including a ping pong tournament at 6 p.m. a formal dance 8 to 11 p.m. and Sunday church hospitality at 11 a.m. The list continues with Vesper Four at 4 p.m. Acaday outdoor movies at 8 p.m. Tuesday blind date party at 8 p.m. Wednesday bridge and whist at 8 p.m. Thursday community sing at 8 p.m. and a baby clinic open forum arts and crafts at 9 p.m.
By Ch. C. H. Peaden recounts Western China encounters with Missionary Bishop Maxwell of the Church of England. A poster sequence contrasts Buddhist and Taoist exhortations with a Christian message offering help and life. Jesus declares the way, and Maxwell’s talk links Christianity to progress and relief from poverty and ignorance.
Movie menu shows titles like The Last Crooke Mile and The Time of Their Lives. Casts include Donald Barry Ann Savage Sylvia Sidney Fred Brady Shel Ryan Linda Stirley Abbott and Costello. Dates span Sunday through Friday with multiple showings and matinee calls.
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