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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1944
Page
5
Section Squibs list includes Lt. Col Bagby Cpl Amick and others with private wish to stay unnamed. Names appear in Section A of the report, with several soldiers identified and others choosing anonymity.
Cpl M Love enjoys furlough in Tacoma while cracking war yarns. Section A dominates Section C 20 18 in a post league opener as Golonka Woodward lead with six points each. Hellcats battle No 1 for Friday bowling lead. Lindquist vows Cannon Ball form. Ruth Leath tops bond sales with four 7.50 GI allotments and one 18.75 allotment to John Beall.
A World War II era column notes Christmas wishes and holiday greetings from the GI mess. It mentions reopens of OV Faithful No. 8, dances with old gang names, and Sgt Francis J. Toal’s wedding. It also shares a confidential list of soldiers’ Christmas desires including cigars, a National League promise, a PX, furloughs, and other lighthearted requests.
Maj Leroy Cronkhite reports on Section B life at Sheppard Field. The USO party, staffing changes in the orderly room, letters from scattered former members, and a basketball practice setback are described. Notable names include Sgt William Race, Sgt Arthur Frank, Sgts Kurtz Grace Mills Wells Verdinella and others.
A spoofing tongue in cheek copy touts a public relations service that will “get the dope” on military topics from toe color to jeep horsepower. It promises rapid information even on odd requests and offers to “fix it up” for any peculiar inquiry.
A fragmented listing describes guidance on mastering 8 ball, followed by assorted notes about gifts and personal brief items. It includes Pfc John W Brandon special shoes for Christmas mail load and Miss Helen Denney noting sociable officers with cars and humor.
The 12 December 1944 Christmas party at Van's Pie Stand featured dancers Sgt and Mrs Charles K.R. Cunningham Miss Mildred Coker and partner Pie and Mrs Fred Williamson along with visitors Sgt and Mrs Ned D Moser. Lt John H. Peterson and staff set up a decorated Christmas Tree. Junior Miss of the week is the daughter of Sgt Curley Beebe.
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