Aherne's Gags Delight Hospitalized Soldiers at Camp
Comedian Aherne entertains more than 300 convalescents in the hospital recreation hall. He signs autographs, tours the Reproduction and Training Aids Department, and views planes at Sheppard Field before heading to Wichita Falls for a charity appearance and a KWFT radio interview.
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Hospital Recreation Hall
Nelson
Maj
George B. Kamp
Sheppard Field
Aherne
Gil W. Taylor
Wichita Falls
Wichita Theatre
Chaney
KWFT
Clare Hull
Service Club No
Major Alston Leaves Army for Concord Home
Maj Charles N Alston former commanding officer of Section Y leaves on terminal leave for home in Concord North Carolina to resume civilian post as city finance officer. He served since 1911, with National Guard service on Mexican border, WWI overseas, Camp Perry rifle teams, and roles at Keesler Miami Beach Sheppard Field.
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Charles N. Alston
Concord
N. C
Major Alston
Army
National Guard
Co. C. 18Th Infantry
North Carolina National Guard
France
Belgium
Alston
Co. E
120Th Infantry
Camp Perry
Army Air Corps
Keesler Field
Miss
Miami Beach
Fla
Sheppard Field
318Th Tss
Sergeant Thomas Completes B-29 Engineer Class
S. Sgt. Oliver C. Thomas formerly of Sheppard Field completed the flight engineer's school for B-29s at Lowry Field on June 12. He visited the post en route to Lincoln Army Air Base for assignment to a combat crew. Thomas spent 27 months at Sheppard Field arriving December 21, 1941 and departing last March 26. His last 18 months were at the bivouac field for the airplane mechanics school. Lubbock is listed as his home.
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Oliver C. Thomas
Sheppard Field
Lowry Field
Lincoln
Neb
Army Air Base
Thomas
Lubbock
Central Post Welfare Fund Inaugurated at Sheppard Field
Williams the provost marshal announces a new exchange council and post fund reorganizations at Sheppard Field. Service Clubs and guest house snack bar come under exchange supervision. new fund councils created for the 2544th AAF Base Unit and hospital fund. No reduction in recreation or athletics. aims for closer above oversight of expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange Council
Edward A. Peterson
Tony L. Carter
James F. Hoffman
Pooley
Captain Jones
Adolph J. Shields
Post Trust Fund
Robert E. Bagby
2544Th Aaf
Davis
Post Hospital Fund Council
Sheppard
Chaney
Hashagen
Philip E. Lawwill
Jones
Shields
Names Make News in Section A Roster
A humorous look at Section A roster listing celebrities and common surnames. The piece highlights many named individuals across military ranks, including Adams, Johnsons, Taylors, and Wilsons, along with notable figures such as Marshall, Chenault, and Father Abraham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Adams
Madison
Jacksons
Tyler
Taylors
Pierce
Lincoln
Johnsons
Harrisons
Wilsons
Hoover
Marshalls
Foss
Chennault
Flying Tiger
Jim
Sheppard Field Soldiers Aid Wheat Car Effort in Wichita Falls
Soldiers from Sheppard Field worked to unload vitally needed wheat cars tied up in Wichita Falls. About 100 troops on eight hour shifts aided the Wichita Mill and Elevator Co as civilian shortages stressed railroad capacity. Pay is 55 cents per hour for an eight hour day with overtime. a 40 hour week is observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard
Wichita Mill and Elevator Co
Wichita Falls
Felix Martinez
Robert D. Eisman
Billy S. Bates
Daniel Bowden
Sheppard Field
North Texas
Chicagoan Joins Red Cross Social Work Staff
Miss Ethel Pritikin of Chicago has joined the hospital Red Cross staff as a social worker. The appointment was announced by Miss Ruth Kelly, Red Cross assistant field director at the station hospital. Pritikin, a Lewis Institute graduate, previously served with the Chicago Welfare Board and was stationed with the Red Cross at Camp Fannin, Texas, for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Pritikin
Chicago
Red Cross
Ruth Kelly
Station Hospital
Pritikin
Lewis Institute
Chicago Welfare Board
Sheppard Field
The
Camp Fannin
Texas
New GIG SYSTEM Civilian Visitor Passes Implemented
The post adopts a tri color ticket system red for discrepancies blue for officers and yellow for infractions. MPs carry a green tag at field gate with provost marshal collecting weekly reports to the commanding general. Visitors sign at the provost marshal and return tags on departure for check.
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Camera Shadows
Texacts
Pfe
Ira J. Beers
Brian Aherne
Beers
Henry Schilling
Center
Hollywood Envoy
Central Post Welfare Fund
Williams
Military Police Detachment of
Anderson
R. E. Bagbys
Bogart
Humphrey
Autry
Kelly
M’carthy
Robert
Rogers
Cowboys
Stewants
Jimmy
RAF
Regans
Iowa
Jane Wyman
Robert Chew
Sam Catanese
James Bang
Joseph A. Best
Father Abraham
Mess Hall
Rik
Ator Penden
Sheppard Field Soldiers
Chicagoan
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