Squadron hosts promotion party at Van's Pig Stand
HQ and HQ celebrate with First Sergeant Ackerson as MC. Afterward guests moved to Fred's Place. one member leaves for Ellington Field Aviation Cadet School. Paul Putreck’s prospects praised as he departs. Squadron paper expands to 16 pages, adding a new artist and writer. Next week a squadron variety show, led by Private First Class Burke, is set to debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Van's Pig Stand
Ackerson
Fred
Burke
311th School Sq News and Happenings
In this bulletin from the 311th, First Sergeant Teylor’s quick romance, squadron day room plans, and shelving improvements by Dan Dulaney, William Frederick, and Darwin Johnson are noted. Lt Garver and Sgt Young sign Christmas wishes as crews prep for housing, supply upgrades, and wartime optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
311Th
Red Cross
Teylor
Pyt
Red
Thaves
Sibern
Winchell
Richard L. Garver
S. Sgt
John O
Cy” Young, Jr
Pfe
Harold E. Trueblood
Dan E. Dulaney
E. C. Black
Black
312Th
Dan Ei. Dulaney
William P. Frederick
Darwin A. Johnson
Whirlaway
Cadet Pfe Louis A Sibern Builds Magazine Rack
A correction notes that Pfe Louis A Sibern, a cadet, did the carpentry work on the orderly room magazine rack, after previous misreporting. The article acknowledges the oversight and aims to set the record straight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe. Louis A Sibern
Ultra
Promotions Reach Three Sergeants at 313th School Squadron
The 313th School Squadron promotes 1st Sgt Donald V L Chambers and Sgts Victor E Glantz and John R Shawn to Technical Sergeant. Chambers moved from Lowry Field and led as first sergeant since last June. Glantz and Shawn transferred from Chanute Field last August. The squadron relocated orderly room to building 716 in area F with new contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald V. L. Chambers
Victor E. Glantz
John R. Shawn
Chambers
Sheppard Field
Lowry Field
313Th
Glantz
Shawn
Department of Mechanics
Chanute Field
Fort Une
Area F
313Th School Squadron
Harold C. Poyer
Evans
Ardath Street
Wichita Falls
Charles P. Hamilton
William J. Birmele
Randall Thomas
Transfers to the 70th Air Base Reported
Recent transfers list Pvt Norman F. Fulps from Kelly Field and Pvt Jack R. Meagher from Fort Logan joining the 70th Air Base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
70Th Air Base
Pvts
Norman F. Fulps
Kelly Field
Jack R. Meagher
Fort Logan
Edelman fold sparks interbase rivalries at Sheppard Field
A bunk sheet folding dispute at Sheppard Field pits Lowry style against Chanute style. S Sgt Louis A Edelman from Lowry led the mixed influence, later transferring and prompting a victory for Chanute methods. Promotions follow for M Sgt Charles P Hamilton and T Sgts William J Birmele Randall Thomas.
Commanding Officer Lt Joshua J Evans Profile
315TH SCHOOL SQ shows Lt Joshua J Evans born June 25 1916 in Rush Springs Oklahoma. He attended Chickasha High School and University of Oklahoma earning BA 1938 LL B 1940 with polo riding Phi Delta Phi and O club ties. He was admitted to Oklahoma bar July 11 1940 practiced in Vinita until Aug 22 1941 joined Lions Club Chamber of Commerce active civic member. Ordered to active duty at Sheppard Field Aug 25 1941 and assigned to the military.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua J. Evans
Rush Springs
Okla
Chickasha
University of Oklahoma
O” Club
New Assignments at Sheppard Field and Local News
Second Lt. George L. Edwards arrives at Sheppard Field to serve as supply officer for area K and to replace Lt. Starke as adjutant. Edwards transferred from Fort Bragg where he served with the 178th Field Artillery after enlisting in 1939 and cadet ROTC at Clemson. The piece also notes a correction about 316th being left out of undefeated lists and mentions engagement rings and a forthcoming squadron banquet at the Holt Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Edwards
Sheppard Field
Kife
Starke
Edwards
Fort Bragg
S. C
178Th Field Artillery
R.O.T.C
Clemson A. & M
Wichita Falls
Christmas card season in the 317th squadron turns movers into jesters
The 317th Squadron reports holiday activity with letters, gifts, and jokes as soldiers relocate their bunks. Sgt Glenn Clark hosts a party at Kemp Hotel. Pvt Vere Harrison breaks a mirror in celebration. Residents joke about waiting for a Wichita bus and watch fencing and ping pong events unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Glenn Clark
Kemp Hotel
Vere Harrison
Wichita
Bob Cagney
Bill Forbes
Edward Booker
James Gannon
Gannon
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Lewis
Richard L. Wathker
Irving Neuwthich
John A. Peckham
Engwene
Collins
Prakdl Harbor
Baxter’s Cleaners
Indiana
Lowry
Chanute
Louis A. Edelman
Edelman
Chanute” School
Clarence J. Olson
Robert G. Farrell
James O. Hixon
Pfc
Louis Bondi
Mess Hall No. 1
Newlin Scopy
Scott
Dial
Louis J. Bure
Co. O. By Corp, D. BF. Johns
Texacts
McNown
North Manchester College
Manchester
Ind
Mabel
Levines
New Coney Island
Majestic Theater
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