Squibs detail glee club members and instrument skills
The section lists soldiers and their musical talents. Pvt William Foster toots a cornet for several years while Pvt Garland Curtis plays bass drums and horn. Pvt Homer Strickland handles guitar and bass fiddle. Pvt Fred Waddell has bass fiddle and guitar experience. Pvt Rains Kevun is a drummer boy and Pvt Carlis Hill covers piano violin and guitar with long experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Foster
Garland Curtis
Homer Strickland
Fred Waddell
Rains Kevun
Carlis Hill
Week in barracks life voices from the post
Booth on detached service S Sgt Ramsay assumes duties along with Sgt Major. Mozelle Ward joins civilian staff aiding locator duties. Group singing marks Thursday night with a new section orchestra. Cpl Coffman away on leave promises tales upon return. Morale notes tease Pvt Harold Fredine about last Sunday. Marra says new football gear ready for action with basketball and softball gear available. Barracks 305 sponsored a successful Victory Stage show with Nelson emceeing. Sgt Cameron’s nose drops teased to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Ramsay
Mozelle Ward
Fair City
Mozelle
Smith
dJiles
New Section
Cpl
Glen
Polecat
Coffman
Illinois
Harold Fredine
Marra
Barracks 305
Nelson
Sgt
Cameron
Section S Barracks Chiefs Receive Commendations And Updates
Captain Burns commends Section S for inspection results. T. S. Tschappat and barracks chiefs Roy Parker John Vind and Earl Hopkins cited for training new men. Pvt Eddie Gill leads a Section S song session with Band from Barracks 664. Softball loss to Section H 7 2 with Lawrence two hits and Tom Shiel homer. Boxing, horseshoes and boxing workouts noted plus a mail system gripe box. See you next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
C. O
T. S
Tschappat
33D Signal Company
Roy Parker
John Vind
Earl Hopkins
Eddie Gill
Dave Kaplan
Vic Salerno
Sidney Frohman
Gill
Morale Notes from Section W on the Wauria Road
Section W reports on furlough returns, staff changes, and social plans. Highlights include Sgt. Gaus back from furlough, Virginia the stenographer escorting daily to the gate, and Moe and Pop assisting a tire change. Mentioned are Mrs Kay Rainey joining the orderly room civilian staff, Lt. Lain away on a troop train, and engagements in Wichita Falls and Detroit during furloughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaus
Wauria Road
Lain
Chuck” Vosbury
Wichita Falls
Snow White
Seven Dwarfs
Section I
Muscles” Page
Gus
Chas. Atlas of Ordnance
Ruston
Louisiana Tech
Detroit
Michigan
Lucky Guy
Joseph A. Lynch
Altus
Oklahoma
Lynch
William A. Powell
Major Taylor
Arthur Siegel
S. Set
Jim White
Cpl
Robert J. Heffer
Nan
Eugene Schulstrom
Carrol B. Tyler
Sheppard Field
John Kirkpatrick
Carlous Weiborn
Sarge
Pfc
John Haliburton
Lon Smart
Copple
Luther Freeman
Dallas
Billie Herd
Herd
Post Exchange Office
Wichita Falls Society
Corporal Freeman
408Rd Tss
Scream of the Mighty Mustang A-36 Redesign Hits Front Lines
Newsreel style description of a new P-51B based Mustang fighter bomber, called A-36, praised for its laminar-flow wing and deep air intake. It notes capabilities against Axis targets, high speed at low altitude, and operation from Italy to Russia with two 500 pound bombs and notable nose canopy design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Joseph Jankowsk
Italy
Russia
Paralee Welcomed as New Civilian Employee
Mrs. Paralee is introduced as the new civilian employee in the organization, receiving a warm welcome from the staff and leadership. The note highlights her entry into the team and readiness to contribute to ongoing projects.
War Bond Sales Up At Sheppard Field
Soldiers at Sheppard Field report strong interest in the new $10 GI War Bond bought via payroll deductions only. The bond costs $7.50 now and pays $10 at maturity. it ships to the designated address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard Field
Murray B. Samuels
Corp Receives Belated Congratulations on Milestone
The note congratulates Corp on a milestone, acknowledging the delay but celebrating the achievement and offering best wishes for continued success.
Segra Clinches Third Straight Win in Brooklyn Boxing Night
The crowd heard Segra declared winner after a third straight victory with a TKO. Frankie, from Brooklyn, N Y, is a friend of lightweights hopeful Al Bummy Davis. Irish Joe Sullivan lost on points in a standout display at Sheppard Field. Little Jackie Hart impressed Scranton fans by trading blows toe to toe before losing in the final round. The Day Room invites fellow boxers to contact for participation as Lt Mahon promotes enhanced future competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Segra
Brooklyn
Frankie
Brooklyn N. Y
al “Bummy” Davis
Joe Sullivan
Michigan
Sheppard Field
Jackie Hart
Scranton
Leo Mahon Ha
Harvey Clark
Clark
Toledo
Ohio
Middle-West
Harvey
P. S
Andre Magnus
University Paris
Oxford
Heidelber University
Leo Brady
Seneca
New York
Ke O’dea
Major League Ca
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Leonard R. Booker
C. D
Luci Fox
Oliver W. Burns
T. Sd
W. F. Bonner, Jr
Bob Hope
Section H
Randie
Edgecomb
Lakatos
Lawrence
Tom Shiel
Flight 408
Wally Kelly
Fred Oleck
Harold Malm
Louis W. Siegman
Rex Ruddick
Floyd W. Taylor
Robert Freeland
L. M. Autry
Freddie McKinnon
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