Squibs from Section A Line Up Readers and Revelers
Page notes reader submissions and humor from Section A of the unit, listing names, jokes, and scenes. It mentions Sgts Jim Lowe and Charlie Steer as editors and invites more squibs. It recalls barracks life, weddings, births, shipboard gossip, and Christmas party fund contributions, with lively vignettes and staff nicknames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Spt
Louis E. Zocchi
John Viakopoulos
New Orleans
Johnny
Joe Huemerich
California
S. Sgts
Jim Lowe
Charlie Steer
Guy Lore
Texacts
Thanx
Big Boys
Melvin L. Fair
IPU
Lester D. Hawkins
Mess Hall 2
John
Red) Welter
Butcher Shop
Emil Golonka
le Butcher Shop
Edward Nelson
Lowell B. Darnell
Promotions and joys in Section E wartime notes
Section E lists promotions for Capt. Wilfred C. Leichtfuss Capt. James S. White 1st Lt. William C. Woods and 1st Lt. Adolph Maio. A Dec 10 1944 Barracks 1273 watermelon a pear novelty Sgt. Alexander C. Dorko’s harvest. Baby girl for Sgt Orville B. Chester born Oct 23 1944. Chaplain Perry promoted to Captain. USO dances and a barbecue at Service Club 3. Section K to host Christmas party Dec 19 at Lamar USO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin E. Moser
Oregon
Alexander
Ray Duncan
Alaska
Ernie (Anderson) Ernst
USO
Wilfred C. Leichtfuss
James S. White
William C. Woods
Adolph Maio
Alexander C. Dorko
Sgt
Orville B. Chester
Pfc
Brian B. Young
S. Set
Fred F. Ermis
Pfe
David L. Smith
Gordon R. Thompson
Wichita Falls
M. K. Curry
Betty Chetham
Glee Club
Service Club No. 3
Mary Alexander
Vernor Kennedy
Service Club
Redwood Uso
Richard T. Perry
Perry
18th News Wanted in the 78th
A brief call for readers to submit items for Texacts at the 78th Headquarters. Messages about birthdays marriages furloughs or new babies should be brought to Cpl. Colson in Room 22 Building 982 for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mess No. 2
T. Sahgent
Robert A. Osborne
Abe
Tony
Albert R. Mosco
Claude E. Willis
Alexander J. Popov
Antonio Castro
Arthur L. Wicker
J. C. Brown
78Th
Cpl. Colson
Texacts
Christmas Glee Club Concert Dazzles Booker T. Washington High
The Girls Glee Club of Booker T. Washington High School, a 26 member group, performed in Chapel No. 5 on Sunday delivering a festive Christmas program. Soloist contributions and selections including Mendelssohn and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing were highlights of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booker T. Washington High School
Chapel No. 5
Mendelssohn
Herald Angels
Mandel
Section K and M notes from the Lamar Street USO column
A Army USO bulletin style column details transfers including Heinauer to Section A and Powell becoming first sergeant. It mentions plans for a December 26 Christmas party, a large field party, singing by Pvt Mancuso, and social events in Sections K and M with dances, floor show, and decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinauer
Powell
Lindsay
Pvt
Hart
New York
Texas
Pipers
Sgt
David
Cpl
Hallman
Joseph Mancuso
James Raborne
Sing
Lamar Street
USO
Post Office
P. O
Clement L. Butler
Hinckley
Section M
SECTION M Maj William A Hinckley C C By Pvt William H Red Knight
Military notice lists Major William A Hinckley and Pvt William H Red Knight in Section M with credits and affiliations. No further context provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Hinckley
C. C
William H. “Red” Knight
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. E. Bagby
C. O. S. Cpl
M. Love
James O. Lowe
Charles
Lucky) Miller
Charles Miller
Miller
Forlo
Ed Schierholzer
NCO Club
Bud Weiser
NCO
Whaws New AY
Bill Highsmith
Leland E. Pickett
Cheryl Lynn
Pickett
Eugene
Man
Wynn
Oklahoma
Phillip J. McKeon
Warehouse Two
Harlingen
Sheppard Field
Huns
Charles R. Cush
Gordon G. Cresic
Jake McCulloch
Johnson
al Chaudoin
Oklahoma City
Willie
Frank Toal
Notre Damers
Hi Gear
Eddie Neumann
Chicago
Archie
Needle) Silcox
Mess 3
P. S
Louis Zocchi
Ol No. 5
Steve Lushbaugh
Tom Claudio
Harold Gartside
Billy Butts
Bob Kurszewski
Tony Malandra
Antoine Dugas
Good Ole No. 5
Doyle R. Liles
T. Set
Robert W. Campbell
August J. Plottke
Geddes
Rennick
Seiback
Pinsky
Freeland
Lamar Uso
R. M. Jackson
C. O. Pvt
Howard A. Perkins
Floyd W. Taylo
By Pvt
Michael T. Sterntor
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