Squadron Squirbs Squadon A Personal News Roundup
Lt Col Bagby and C O preside over a unit returning to normal after an 85 plus points report heads to Denver. Reports share furloughs, marriages, and humorous notes about personnel including Karwowski the helicopter crew chief, Betty Barchenger and Lyle Thomas’ marriage, and various gossipy tidbits from UP, Sheppard Field, and Denver assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karwowski
Una Parker
Mary King
Chanute
Betty Barchenger
Lyle Thomas
North Atlantic
Betty
Zroom
Pvt
Odith Gately
Pfc
Bill Armstrong
Sheppard Field
Wichita Falls
Squadron E social kicks off summer season at Holt Hotel
Squadron E led by Capt Doyle Sills opens the summer social season with a June 5 party at the Holt Hotel. The event features refreshments sandwiches and tunes by the 524th Band inviting patrons to bring dates to ease the stag problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squadron E
Holt Hotel
524Th
ISF Personalities Deliver Breaks and Changes
The Squadron mourns the loss of Straub William Cockrell Pfc Harry Dorwart and Pfc Joe Walker while noting relief for serving men. Barracks 1281 gains a new shower room and improved cleanliness after a long effort. Lt Maio recovers his injured finger and should rejoin the Mustang infield soon. Regalia teases Sandra Kay six weeks old doing 14 pull ups and 53 sit ups and Ray hints at more yard shuttle run stats. Twilight movies planned for the barracks area may become a regular feature if popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cockrell
Harry Dorwart
Joe Walker
Barracks 1281
Maio
Mustangs
T. Set. Regalia
Sandra Kay
Ray
Welcome of New Permanent Party Men to the Squadron
The piece welcomes new Permanent Party men shipped into the squadron from Amarillo and Lowry Fields. It notes a tough battle, urges support for the baseball team, mentions an amateur show at the Redwood USC, and records a humorous town outing involving Pvt. Wilmore and Pfc. Ragland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Lowry Fields
Clyde
Trumbore
Redwood
USC
Pvt
Wilmore
Furlough denied as mischief and meals dominate squadron chatter
Private Alva Horton sought a furlough to report to his Virginia draft board but was rejected. The issue highlights humorous wartime banter, including bed breakfast meals for a pool tournament runner up and updates on personnel, weight gains, travel home, and orderly room antics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Horton
Slevin
Alva
Virginia
William Skinner
William Brady
S. Seticky Miszko
Squadron I Edges Squadron N In 3 2 Thriller
About five hundred spectators watched Squadron I beat Squadron N 3 to 2 in a tight game. Paul Salata of Squadron II drove in two runs in the third inning with hard hits to center field. Salata played his best ball of the season as Squadron I improves to five wins and one loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dc’s
John Bryant
Mann
Wichita Falls
Bryant
Gordon
Pappy” Wills
Sam Casteel
Harry Miller
Squadron I
Squadron N
Squadron II
Paul Salata
Salata
New Helicopter Squadron Arrives at Chanute Field
Incoming unit from Chanute Field includes Cpl Mary E and other personnel. The helicopter squadron marks a new addition to base aviation effort with random brief assignments and training noted in local wartime coverage.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Col
R. E. Bagby
C. O
Robert B. Lee
Init
Denver
Capris Heyers
Macartney
Miles
T. C. Quan
George Willis
General Mess
Cpl
Quzz
Ltpp Prat
Miller
Jim Wines
Sator Lynam
S.gt. Perpmier
Gar
WAC
C.Q
K.P
Don Torstad
Bettye Taylor
Bareks
Uckburnett
O. Nav
S. Set
Lazzio
Texas
Llie
Oklahoma
Western Technical Command Headquarters
Lou Hoffman
Lou
Gert
Ronnie Sammooves
Jill Fraser
Sgt
Larry Perpmyer
Linda Miller
California
Mary Smith
Mary
Maude Irwin
Doyle R. Sills
Lee
August J. Plottke
Arbogast
ISF
By Straub
Squadron Barracks
Pop
UES
Gui
R. M. Jackson
Bill Pitts
Leroy Ragland
Ragland
Clifton J. Rambo
Read Wilson
Rob
Kalenick
Pic
Cliff Hargrave
Missouri
Aldo Conti
A’s Club
Clarence Sweeney
Ken Blake
Frank Sciarrillo
Mike “Stogey
Butera
Mike
George L. Edwards
Robert Johns
Angela Theresa
Betsy Ross
Chanuteield
Mary E
Pitchoor OF
S. Sat
Lou Erickson
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