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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1941
Page
8
Russell L. Steel is employed painting murals for the Post Theatre while serving with A. and R. Private Steel continues in the squadron updating page 6 notes.
The 409th School Squadron orchestra opened with Sugar Blues for a USO dance at Iowa Park on November 30, powered by twelve members performing three hours. The prior Nov 26 show featured new enlisteds in top spots with Private Ott and Private Medina delivering performances amid strong applause.
Nineteen men of the 418th School Squadron left for holiday furloughs on December 1. A second group departs December 11, with Pvt Ollie N Andrews acting supply sergeant of the stockade mess. The unit reports strong calisthenics, infantry style drill, and a 112-strong strength plus a new motor mechanic Pvt Wm BR Gunn Jr. The squadron boasts a 100 percent Red Cross drive record for 1941.
The 422nd School Squadron formed September 9 1941 under Lt Ellis E Furr later activated August 30 1941. Initial transfers from 213th and 317th squadrons built a 100 man unit by November 7 with rapid progress and close crew cooperation. The squadron is emerging as a fast moving outfit worthy of watch.
The 410th Squadron moved personnel and equipment from Area B 19 to temporary Area T and will relocate to Area Z. Sgt. Normal L Olson attended his aunt's funeral in Hollywood. S/Sgt. George Proffitt on sick furlough for 10 days with an injured leg. Fourteen cadets deployed to Miami to join the 315th Material Squadron. Pvt. Walter Richardson won a bout despite a black eye.
Privates Ogden Krome and Dzhiemski return from a visit to the new field hospital. Red works as kitchen helper on a busman's holiday. Ernest Parsons departs on a ten day furlough to Washington DC to visit a young acquaintance. Sergeant Arno remains quiet, perhaps influenced by Mrs Arno. Corporal Van Lysel borrows ten collars for a ten day furlough, while Pvt Paul Whiele transfers to Hq. & Hq. ACTS.
The 419th Squadron begins with a stumble as a ten day furlough takes effect. Staff Sergeants Flow ers and Pantier of the orderly room are furloughing December 1 to 10. Another two men, including Dee, are noted among those affected.
Lost items found and turned over to the Military Police can be claimed at the Post Provost Marshal's office, building 1307 inside the stockade. A pocketbook bearing the name Woodrow Mobley of Havener Oklahoma awaits its owner. Anyone knowing his whereabouts should notify him. Keys are also at the Provost Marshal's office for the owner to call for them.
Bob Duffield a Colgate cage star and Shorty Tucker from Miami U are cadets on the 408th cage squad. The report notes the calisthenics program is compulsory for cadets and players.
William Davey Crockett, the 313th checker wizard, won the first indoor sports title on the post checker tourney sponsored by the Athletic and Recreation Office.
The spread that cadets would receive blue dress uniforms by December is dismissed. Lt. Hendricks and Maj. LeBaron say no blues are on the field and the War Department has not issued them. Cadets may request special movement blanks at their own cost, not funded by the War Department.
Beginning Monday December 9 a chaplain will be on duty at the post chapel every evening from to 9 o'clock. The service offers advice and personal problem assistance to cadets who wish to discuss them.
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