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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1944
Page
8
A feature on a local club describes its modern kitchen with Seegar refrigerator Jewel stove and coffee makers, beverages and snacks. It highlights entertainment including bingo dance bands stag parties and floor shows, plus furnishings, magazines, and a goal of comfort and fellowship for members.
In a spirited tilt the Spitfires fall 3-2 to the Medics as S Set Heavin shines on the mound but a misplayed ball and clutch miscue decide the outcome. Sect. by Texacs notes women visiting the post stir curiosity amid routine duties with two helpers in the mail room and a lineman wife aiding.
The piece notes losses of Sgt. Palmer and Pvt. Plover to army shipments and welcomes Sgt. Chet West from Section B. Pvt. Jack Johnson remains at the Files desk as Slim Otterholt completes a streamlined M-2 file system, with jokes about mail delays and excitement.
In 1942 at Sheppard Field Section Q adds three first time orderly room clerks Mrs Bertye Smith at correspondence desk Miss Ava Pennington at the appointment desk and Mrs Ruby McLin in the mail department Their smooth integration shows it can be done First Sergeant LaGrossa newly assigned to Section Q misnames Lieutenant Hayrack in a light postal moment.
In Section R, Sgt Vrabec oversees soil prep and grass sowing on sandy Texas ground while GI foot traffic shapes the work. Pvt Ralph Watson performs on air Friday night in the 999th day room at 9:30 pm with a live jam session. Pvt Vernon Miles brags of a watch that is accurate twice daily. Cpl Casanova Boyd and Please Em All Porter joke about coffee and red colors as Porter shows a fondness for red no matter what.
A sergeant recalls confirming the identity of the acting first sergeant amid questions from two men about Wigglebot tam and Higgin botham. The exchange centers on ensuring the correct person holds the role.
While resting in a hospital bed I note Section S activity, recalling Sergeant Kimmel and the lively happenings described. The piece blends personal ease with echoes of military memory and local happenings from Section S.
Maj. Carl D. Hill is relieved from active duty and enters terminal leave. Capt. Oliver W. Burns becomes CO after serving as adjutant in Section M. Burns hails from Peachland, Georgia and played polo at the University of Georgia. Twelve airmen depart, and seven new permanent personnel plus three civilian staff join the unit as Private Gamelli entertains with his banjo.
A navy chaplain recounts a Pacific island air raid where a hard veteran sergeant prays aloud. From that moment he abandons swearing, gambling, drink, and his rough behavior, becoming a diligent Christian who inspires others day by day. The piece ends by asking readers where they fit in this change.
A playful request asks readers to fill new suggestion boxes with items of interest personal news and events for a stronger column. The note thanks contributors and promises to produce a decent piece in the near future.
Lieutenant Sanderson leads orientation for new men while Section T reports a morale NCO born in Honolulu who built the island theaters. A Thursday variety show at Station Hospital stars Dian Ogilvie from Wichita Falls. New transfers join the Section T supply team as Powell and others toast a busy week.
National sports and recreation headlines fill the early edition with notes on gear trends and facility plans. Details continue on page nine.
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