Squadron Squibs Holiday Happenings At Sheppard Field
The 401st School Squadron reports Christmas furlough limits but still held celebrations. S. Sgt Harlan Naylor’s fiancée Grace Fraley visited Springfield Illinois, and Mrs A L Rose traveled from Detroit to see Pvt Arnold Rose. Cadets at a distance enjoyed turkey at home while others gathered for a surprise in the post lecture hall. Sergeant Yorgadhian advances, heading to field study, with ten former buddies awaiting reunions. A 409th party on Dec 24 featured candy, fruit, a variety show with Bakeram A Ribbey as master of ceremonies and guitarist duets by James P Sterrett and Richard North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Naylor
Grace Fraley
Springfield
Ill
A. L. Rose
Detroit
Mich
Pvt
Arnold Rose
Sheppard Field
Edward Nelson
401St
Willis H. Cavedo
Sgt
Tom Brockman
Robert Price
Johannsen
Edward Yorgadlian
Yowzie
Yorgadhian
409Th
James P. Sterrett
Richard North
Bertram A. Ribbey
Hugh R. Law
Charles W. Kille
Charles
Mail Allotment Tops for Meagher in 402nd Squadron
Pvt. Thomas J. Meagher of the 402nd School Squadron received 450 letters in the last two weeks, matching the total for the rest of his squadron. A Christmas program organized by Lt. James L. Steele featured Wichita Falls studios and the Melody Maids Evelyn Derby and Ginger Paschal with S Sgt George H. Allen directing. Pvt. John E. Glenn, Chicago stage veteran, served as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Meagher
Meagher
Chicago Tribune
James L. Steele
402Nd
Steele
Hildon and Holcombe
Wichita Falls
Evelyn Derby
Ginger Paschal
Melody Maids
KWFT
George H. Allen
John E. Glenn
Glenn
M. C
Chicago
End of duel with Mud and Water claimed by Army aid
Corp Kenneth F. Johannsen declared completion of a challenging contest against forces named Mud and Water. He announced the finish with a triumphant remark signaling a resolved problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corp
Kenneth F. Johannsen
406th School Squadron Christmas Party Wins Praise
The 406th School Squadron hosting a big Christmas party praised Pvt. William Bellamy for organizing it and Lt. Sutherland for Santa role and planning help. An audience note mentions a New Orleans girlfriend sending a diamond. A near-finished day room at Sheppard Field promises a club-like space with divans records and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
406Th
William Bellamy
Sutherland
Bellamy
New Orleans
Sheppard Field
407th School Sq Corp Transitions Five Flights Form
Hal Thomason recently returned to Shawnee Oklahoma to resume mail duties after his ill grandmother died. The 407th School Square unit has been reorganized into five flights with five newly named flight sergeants. Sgts. Robert Boutain, Flight 25. George Young, Flight 26. Glenn Thomas, Flight 27. George Watson, Flight 28. John Mathews, Headquarters Flight. W A Joachim is first sergeant.
Restricted Recruits Face Post Limits and Distance Barriers
Many recruits remained confined to the post while others lived too far away, hindering participation and training access.
Christmas Cheer at Headquarters Signs of Pride
The group headquarters receives favorable comments on Christmas decorations and greetings to Mrs. Dungan who is recovering. A guide service will help soldiers find bunks after New Year. Jokes and banter echo in the camp, with camaraderie noted among officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Redus
Tachment
Pfc
R. E. Milligan
Post Hospital
Ralph
Ruby
Q. M
Christmas moods of 62nd Air Base troops described
The 62nd Air Base Squadron members express wide Christmas season emotions from excitement to ecstasy. Pvt Roy Cullison celebrates with a schoolteacher girlfriend visiting from Belvidere, Illinois, while Corp Morton Colvin weds Bobbie Jean Harrell of Iowa Park on December 21. Pvt Frank Hickey faces an impending trip to Wichita on Christmas Day.
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62Nd
Mose
Roy
Red” Cullison
Wichita Falls
Belvidere
Ill
Red
Corp
Morton J. Colvin
Iowa Park
Bobbie Jean Harrell
Frank Hickey
Hickey
Camp i
Wich
Army unit welcomes new supply officer and wedding bells
The 76th Materiel Squadron announces the arrival of new supply officer 2nd Lt Gustavus E. Bruington replacing 2nd Lt Dan C. Frank who is transferred to the Air Corps Replacement Training Center. A wedding is planned next Sunday at the Church of the Good Shepherd with Sgt Allyn D. Howard promoted to staff sergeant and attendees from several posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustavus E. Bruington
Dan C. Frank
Air Corps
Allyn D. Howard
Edwin T. Haberly
Irmadeen Bowen
Church of the Good Shepherd
Wallace W. Bronstatter
Gene Shepard
Corp
Cecil S. Byrd
Albert T. Haberly
Salsbury
Burbank
Calif
Charles R. Bowen
Private Mellville Found Penny in Mud After Night
A brief item notes Private Mellville, described with pride, recovered a lost penny quickly. The Quartermaster Detachment begins its Christmas holiday with a celebratory stag party and the Q M office staff are involved in festivities.
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Mellville
Q. M
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Carl Sutherland
Elbert Wrank
Rhody
Capt. Herbert #. Hart
Pvt. S. Puntolike
LaVerne A. Kiemm
Pfe. Virgie J. Smith
70Th AB
Joseph A. Carey
Richard M. Day
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Dale D. Abraham
C. D
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Kermit Rudolf
Wichita Falls Battery & Elec. CO
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L, DD. Johnston
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Chandler
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C. O. Byre
Thomas F. Murphy
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Wimpy Cafe
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Lamar
First National Bank of
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