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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1941
Page
5
The 311th squad defeated the 312th 19 to 18 in a tight first half with Herman Kable as high scorer. Pvt Ed Hamlyn of the 311th lauded for his work in a column in the post paper.
Three men from the 313th Air Corps gain promotions Corporal Sedivy to corporal and sergeant for S B Serpento and Edward Smith. Lt Gerald V Post becomes supply officer for area F. The 313th basketball team beat the 409th 37 to 19 at Burkburnett led by Corporal Seip with 15 points while Huckstedt and Ewing added nine each. Welcome note to new members ends with a contact invitation.
The 312th School squadron, including Lt. R. L Walker Sgt. Dan FE. Dulaney Sgt. Vernon E. Mackey and Harold E. Trueblood, designed a standout magazine rack. Spies reportedly seek copies of the plans, while a train whistle routine by G. I. Smith gains attention. Ample chance to become warrant officers offered to cadets under 23 via circulated qualifications.
Four days after the nation’s declaration of war the squadron in area 6 reports sober resolve and readiness to contribute to defense. Pvt. Albert Sincen enjoys model building, photography, flying, and rifle-shooting and has exhibited at world fairs. He studies Aristotle and Lysistrata and admires Greek thinkers while recalling a humorous encounter with an officer.
First Sgt Robert G Redfern assumed top kick duties on Sept 15 as Top Sergeant Skelton moved to post sergeant major of personnel. Redfern, Army Calisthenics Course graduate at Lowry Field, leads the squadron social club and the Squadronaire weekly. The Bowling League paused activities till Jan 4. new officers take over admin duties.
The 315th basketball team lost to the 314th last Friday by 19 to 14. Private Johnson led with seven points as the squad shows two victories and one defeat to date. Pfc. Albert "Bootie" Barnes now serves as player-coach for basketball after piloting the softball team in tournament play at Ozark High School Altus Oklahoma where he earned four basketball letters and three in baseball. He aims to return to the farm near his redhead heartthrob. Corp. Homer Williams runs a one man hobby lobby with scale and wind tunnel work.
A week ago talk centered on Christmas furloughs as men pondered how they would manage to call on all the girls they had been writing to.
The 318th conducted its personnel inspection in the squadron area with all personnel participating. After the inspection, 37 men received Warrants and physical instructors certificates from Lieutenant Linsley, with 1st Lt. W. T. Bruton, Jr. assisting.
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