Army talk and radio chatter from Leppard Field hometown notes
Cpl. Harry Red Ryan hosts KWFT News and Views from Leppard Field as veterans and performers share thoughts on soldiers who taunt civilians and on imitating animal and bird sounds. The column recaps incidents at camps, a stage remark about uniforms, and a correction about Jerry Evelyn Williams's grandfather’s rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Harry “Red” Ryan
KWFT
Leppard Field
Guy Ibbee
Vertheless
Don Ford
Xin
Jane
Board to Study Passes and Regulations at Sheppard Field
A four officer board under Gen. Chaney will review post regulations on passes and falls owes. Maj. Rob E. Bagby, Thomas Parker, Henry T. Youngren, and Lt. Tomas J. Blackemery are named to make revisions and report back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard
J. E. Chaney
Robit E. Bagby
Thomas Parker
Henry T. Oungren
Tomas J. Blackemery
Army Expeditionary Stations Beam Top States Stuff To Battlefront
Army Expeditionary Stations broadcast top talent to Allied troops overseas via Armed Forces Radio Service. From Jimmy Durante to Dinah Shore, the programs mix national stars with local battlefront shows and a 500-number Basic Music Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Armed Forces Radio Service
Jimmy Durante
Ginny Simms
Nelson Eddy
Dinah Shore
Fred Allen
Ed Gardner
Frances Langford
Burns and Allen
Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
Duffy
John Charles Thomas
Fibber McGee and Molly
Jack Benny
Kate Smith
Bob Hope
Red Skelton
Boston Symphony
Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Brian Donlevy
Basil Rathbone
Greer Garson
Rochester
Toscanini
Hazel Scott
Battlefront
Battlefront Army
Duffy’s Tavern
Chapel and church services list by building numbers
A detailed schedule of multiple worship services across buildings 546 345 540 672 344 732 1241 232 212 172 892 and others with times from 6:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. including Mass Holy Communion Bible study and prayer meetings. Special sections note Episcopal Jewish and Christian observances along with weekday and Sunday services.
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Episcopal
MGM Musicians Trade Stage for Service at Sheppard Field
Two former MGM Studios stars have joined Uncle Sam, trading music for basic training. Jimmy Daloia, ex Richard Himber Orchestra saxophonist, and Jerry Galian, ex MGM arranger pianist, report to Sheppard Field to begin military service. Daloia hails from Section M and previously played with radio Spotlight Band and the Musical Steelmakers in Wheeling West Virginia. Galian, a Oberlin College graduate, arrived from induction in Section H to start rookie basic training. Thomas J. Blankemeyer, Section B, formerly recorder, also noted among the personnel.
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Sheppard Field
Sammy
Jimmy Daloia
Richard Himber
Ork
Jerry Galian
MGM Studios
Capitol
Daloia
Radio Spotlight
Musical
Steelmakers
Wheeling
West Va
Galian
Oberlin College
Thomas J. Blankemeyer
Conrad to School Camouflage Officer at March Field
Lt. Charles C. Conrad Jr. is assigned as assistant post camouflage officer and sent to the AAF Camouflage School at March Field California for a two week course.
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Charles C. Conrad, Jr
AAF
March Field
Calif
Civvie Passes Must Be Obtained Near Southwest Gate
A post memorandum directs that civilian passes be issued only through the Pass and Identification office near the southwest gate and not by telephone requests to officers. Passes cover dependents of personnel with proper ID and may visit any field area within post regulations, while civilian employee badges are valid only during working hours. Officers with field cars need no guest passes.
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Sheppard Field Post
Servicemen USO Council Forming Under Miss Brians
A servicemen's council to guide summer recreation at the Eighth Street USO club is being formed by Miss Lou Brians. Soldiers and single women may join via contact with Miss Brians as the council plans outdoor sports picnics swimming and golfing outings.
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Eighth Street
USO Club
Lou Brians
Miss Brians
Paul Currie Leads Supply and Maintenance at Sheppard Field
Civilian personnel chief at Sheppard Field Paul W. Currie takes charge as senior administrative assistant to the Deputy of Supply and Maintenance. A Texas native with prior Quartermaster roles at Kelly Field Fort Sam Houston and Lowry Field, Currie coordinated personnel, correspondence and status changes and now also oversees the sub message center. Currie's No 1 hobby is his family two boys and two girls, and he enjoys outdoor picnics with them. he also chairs the Lamar Street USO and serves as Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus.
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Myrtle Collins
Paul W. Currie
Sheppard Field
Currie
Kelly Field
Texas
Fort Sam Houston
Lowry Field
Paul Currie
Lamar Street Uso
Knights of Columbus
Alert
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Harry “Red
Ryan Texacts
Pfc
Evelyn
Jerry” cWilliams
WAC
Jerry R
Camp
Jerry
Grandfather G Gerardin
Eve
Elling
PVT
Robert L. Balzer
Meredith Wilson
Judy Garland
Shirley Ross
Joan Keats
Italy
Lee Bee
Baptist
Christian
Christian Science
MGM
Himber Saxman
Arn and
Conrad
Servicemen’s Uso Council
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