Prohibition on Using War Department Stationery At Sheppard Field
A recent War Department directive bans personal correspondence in military envelopes at RAF Sheppard Field. Spot checks found increased use of War Department stationery for personal mail, with some cases showing up to 40 percent of outgoing mail in official envelopes. Civilian and military personnel will be held to compliance, with ongoing mail checks expected.
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Sheppard Field
Raf Stapps
Sheppard
Former Chief Nurse Promoted to Major at Lincoln AAB
Fannie C. Easley former chief nurse at Sheppard Field has been promoted to the rank of major at Lealh Army Air Base Lincoln AAB Nebraska word from Maj Gen J E Chaney commanding general of Sheppard field. Major Easley came to Sheppard Field Oct 28 1941 from the West Point New York and also served Tripler General Hospital Ha ail.
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Fannie C. Easley
Sheppard Field
Lealh Army Air Base
Lincoln
J. E. Chaney
Sheppard Feld
Easley
Sheppard Eld
West 3 States Military Academy
Est Point
N. Y
Tripler General Hospital
Haail
Military Menagerie Notes From the Feline Front and Yard
The report notes Theater No 1 reports missing cats and four infants have returned to the fold after last weekend. Service Club No 2 lists three puppies to be carried on roster, arriving very recently.
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Theater No. 1
Loan Stars To Hit Road Again For Bond Rallies
Sheppard Field's Loan Stars to tour Texas and Oklahoma within 50 miles of cities needing help in bond sales campaigns. Maj. Gen. Chaney approved a 50-person touring company to present the Do It Now revue, larger than last winter's Fourth War Loan unit, under Public Relations. The show includes Sheppard Field talent, a Hardin Junior College dancing chorus, "Here's To the Boys" numbers, and an 11 piece RAF band.
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Sheppard Field
J. E. Chaney
Texas
Oklahoma
Lone Stars
Lamar Uso
Wichita Falls
Special Service Office
W. R. Young
General Chaney
Soldier Talent
Hardin Junior College
Phyllis Stockton
Don Ford
Siren to Announce News Of Invasion
The Sheppard Field siren will signal invasion news to station personnel. A large scale ground attack against Europe may follow air attacks on supply lines. The Daily Information Sheet explains the V signal: three short blasts and one long, repeated three times, used when HQ confirms the invasion.
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Sheppard Field
Europe
Soldiers Charged Not To Mail Explosives Across Post
All members of the command were notified not to include pistol or rifle cartridges in letters or parcels. The week’s emphasis highlighted the postal rule forbidding mailing explosives and firearms capable of concealment. Penalties include up to two years imprisonment, a $1,000 fine, or both.
Water Tank Fleet Delivers Spring Water to Sheppard Field
A 1500-gallon tank truck fleet shuttles water from Burkburnett to Sheppard Field this weekend. The temporary system, approved with Wichita Falls officials, supplies barracks, drill fields, and training areas with purified water, using water bags and canteens.
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SGI
Burkburnett
Edward H. Barr
Nels Fardahl
Samuel B. Caston
Revision of Orientation Course for Basic Trainees
The orientation program at Sheppard Field is revised under Lt. Walton Manning. A nine period course for all new men covers film histories Prelude to War The Nazis Strike Divide and Conquer and discussions on Your Enemy Japan Your Enemy Germany led by War Information Center members. The eight period discusses Army education and credit options, finishing with Why We Fight. A new orientation plan also covers glider units and post officers.
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Sheppard Field
Walton Manning
Special Service
Japan
Germany
War Information Center
Post
Army
Army Institute
Air Conditioning Planned for Soldier Post Theaters
Sheppard Field will install air conditioning in its three War Department theaters. Lt. Onak announced progress with Theater No. 1 nearing completion under Maj. Fardahl as exterior work continues on all. Work should finish in 30 days if equipment arrives on schedule. Evaporating cooling will use large fans and water sprays to circulate fresh air. Total capacity is 60 000 cubic feet per minute.
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Daniel Onak
Theater No. 1
Nels Fardahl
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Cpl
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West Coast
Johnny Souther
John Davis
Siren
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Harold H. Mace
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