Regular Army Benefits Expanded For Reenlistees
The Post Recruiting Office announced this week that most advantages for enlistees and reenlistees in the Regular Army remain available. Details cover age limits from 18 to 34, enlistment terms of 18 months to three years, furlough and travel pay on reenlistment, a $50 per year bonus for reenlistment, theater of operations choices, dependents allotments, free clothing and medical care, retirement options, and mustering out pay. Officer Candidate Schools and technical programs remain open under RAF directives.
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Army
Attendance High at Java Club Meeting
In last week's Java Club gathering at the Lamar Avenue USO, men from 28 states Alaska and the District of Columbia attended. The program includes breakfast, informal intros, a devotional with hymns, and remains popular despite personnel decreases. All military personnel at Sheppard Field are invited to attend each Sunday at 9 30 a.m.
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Java Club
Lamar Avenue Uso
States
Alaska
District of Columbia
Lamar Uso
Sheppard Field
Airborne Units Open To Qualified AA Men
Airborne units seek qualified regular army men meeting high physical standards. Enlistment is for three years with airborne units in the Eleventh Airborne Division in the Pacific theater or the Eighty Second Airborne Division Zone of Interior. Flying pay applies. no definite area guarantee. ongoing service contingent on continued qualifications.
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Eleventh Airborne
Pacific Theater
Eighty Second Airborne Division
Zone
Interior
Eleventh
Eighty Second Airborne Divisions
Catholic Picnic for USO Personnel Scheduled in July
The Lamar Avenue USO announces a Catholic personnel picnic on Sunday afternoon July 21. Tickets are free and inquiries for tickets can be made at Chapel No. Two. Transportation from Sacred Hearts Parish Hall will depart at 3 30 p m.
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Lamar Avenue
Local Boy Shows Early Tinkering Talent
A family notes a boy’s interest in machines, joking that he has a knack for tinkering with engines, hinting at a future in repair work. The exchange highlights a young hobbyist’s curiosity and practical skill with motors.
Squadrons B and H Win Softball Finals Narrowly
In the Sheppard Field league semi finals Squadrons B edged Squadron F 8 to 7 on Squadron F diamond. Squadron H beat Squadron M 25 to 19 in Squadron E area. Finals played Thursday but final results not printed due to deadline.
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Sheppard Field
Texacts
Carrier Tows Boat Off California Coast
Edwin Herbert’s 21 foot cabin cruiser stalled during a fishing trip and was towed by the aircraft carrier Lexington for a short distance. The cruiser signaled the battleship New Jersey, which then dispatched a launch to tow the craft to the mainland.
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San Pedro
Calif
CNS
Edwin Herbert
Lexington
New Jersey
Herbert
Thought of the Week Foolish Love Quip
A witty remarked saying life is a string of fool moments and love adds two more fools to the mix. The quip frames romance as a humorous sequence of missteps and affection.
Graduation by Radio in San Antonio High Schools
Polio epidemic forced a radio ceremony as 1,400 San Antonio seniors graduated. Board of Education president presented diplomas to a school representative. diplomas were mailed to graduates’ parents afterward.
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San Antonio, Tex
CNS
San Antonio
Board of Education
Date Set for Lamar USO Post Deb Dance
The Lamar Avenue USO Club in Wichita Falls hosts a dance on Monday July 23 from 1 PM to 10:30 PM. A snack supper will be served during dancing hours. Hostesses include the Postdebut Hostess Organization with committees led by Miss Ianthe Lanier, Mrs. Francen Hodges, Misses Elga Sommers Betty Brown Alice Mae Brow and Freda Koenig for Decoration and Food, Mrs. Pearl Scot for Reception and Invitations, and Frances Hodges for Publicity.
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Lamar Avenue
USO Clu
Lamar Avenu
Wichita Falls
Ianthe Lanier
Francen Hodges
Elga Sommers
Betty Brown
Alice Mae Brow
Freda Koenig
Pearl Scot
Mrs. Pearl Scot
Miss Lucile
Frances Hodges
Brenda and the Jeep Ride Ends With a Sad Note
A short verse recalls Brenda, a WAC, who rode a jeep along a bend and miles away, losing her smiles as the tale hints at trouble or a sorrowful fate.
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Brenda
Tendal
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Coll
Albert A. Brownlee
Herbert K. Baisley
Comander
Ray C. Codding
E. A. Murphy
F. 1 Totty
S. H. Williams
J. Milton Conrow
Post Engineers
Iris W. Walters
Pop
Lina Muller
Bremen
Germany
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