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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1944
Page
5
A fragmented list shows multiple daily services across buildings and areas. It mentions Baptist and Catholic masses with times including 3:00 p m 7:00 a m and 11:00 a m in various buildings and a bivouac area.
A compiled schedule lists Christian Science Episcopal Latter Day Saints Lutheran and Protestant services by building numbers and times. It also notes special Section F and N services and mentions medaling for enlisted men including Chester A. West J. Billy Means and others.
Soldiers at Sheppard Field awaited full GI Bill provisions as President Roosevelt approved the measure. The bill offers unemployment benefits, government loans for homes farms or small businesses, educational stipends, and a $500 million hospital program, covering those in service since Sept 16 1940. Captain Joe E. Stringer noted many requests and said details depend on War Department guidance expected in weeks.
A War Bond contest rewards departments with top bond sales during the Fifth War Loan Drive. Flags once flown over the Capitol, Senate, House and Supreme Court will be awarded with certificates to the highest performing agencies. Civilian personnel at Sheppard Field are urged to boost participation, highlighted by Emmett E. Hamilton who bought $450 in bonds last month.
Lt. Roy L. Bridges, a former civilian employee at Sheppard Field, is reported missing in action in the Southwest Pacific since June 13. A A F radar officer who joined the service in November 1942 has spent the last nine months in New Guinea. Bridges attended Hardin Junior College and the University of Texas after graduating from Wichita Falls High.
Captain Kenny Richards was wounded in the invasion of France. He is the brother of S. Sgt. Richard G. Richards of Sheppard Field. A Wednesday letter notified the sergeant of the injury. Wound extent not disclosed.
General H H Arnold announced the discontinuance of all WASP training once current students finish. The Women's Air Service Pilots total 721 on active duty, with 1 019 to be in service by December. The decision followed rejection of the Costello bill granting commissioned status to WASP members.
Leaves for Virginia Lt Charles L Wilkinson Jr goes to Lexington to attend the orientation officers course at the school for Special and Morale Services. He will remain in Lexington until late July and is assigned to the post Special Service Office.
Pvt. Bill Simpson escorts celebrities on travel for Dayroom Jamboree as Brian Aherne tours Sheppard Field Wichita Falls Autographs flow at the station and hotel with fans and staff. Loan Star Fats Watson bursts onto stage in burlesque with a mishap involving unbuttoned attire and a water gag gone wrong.
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