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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1943
Page
7
Pvt. Michael Michelow of the 303rd TG is credited with an outstanding squib read Buy Bonds set vertically in TEXACTS. The printer could not handle the layout, but the column remains strong news without art for publication this week.
Interest in the squadron proposed Tournament of Champions grows with new entries daily. Deadline June 12. Softball team reps include Sgts Hatcher and Steins. first game Monday at 6 30 against the Medics at 311th diamond.
Military diary entry expresses sympathy for Pvt Charles Shannon over the death of his brother T Set. It records returns from furloughs, a staff sergeant party at Rainbow Gardens featuring Capt Henry V De Witt, and notes on leave to witness Capt De Witt’s son’s graduation at Annapolis. It lists numerous names and hometowns as part of the unit’s personnel movements.
A Brooklyn native joins the 314th Technical School Squadron at Sheppard Field. He notes distance from home and furlough prospects as key concerns while praising the clerical crew’s dedication. Staff Sergeant Harold E. Kautzman departs for a four week inspector’s course in Denver, Colorado.
Lamb, Pte. Cheek and Pvt. Davis transfer to the Basic Training Center awaiting a tech school. Sgt. Emberlin and Pte. Patch seek aviation cadet paths as others pursue greener pastures. Pvt. Cattano, fresh from Lowry Field, reveals his celebrated operatic tenor to a packed crowd. Birthplaces of permanent personnel span 21 states and a UN country, led by Texas and Ohio. S. Sgt. Wood exits to greener pastures as S. Sgt. Fair assumes sergeant major duties, with weekend passes awarded for top effort.
The 303rd Training Group lists several soldiers and idiosyncrasies from a recent issue. Names include Capt. Thomas R. Parker and Pvt. Mike Michelow with notes on others such as Sgt. Joe Wasik and Cpl. B. C. Chburn, all described with humorous personal details.
On Tuesday morning Sheppard Field issued a post order making khaki uniforms mandatory for all personnel including commissioned officers and enlisted men due to high temperatures.
Promotions for 155 enlisted men in the technical school and special detachments were announced by post headquarters on Tuesday. None were advanced to staff sergeants or received promotions in any grade. The breakdown shows 46 in the technical school, 21 in the mess squadrons, and 86 in special detachments.
The past week included Pyts, Clarence Ehlers, Richard M. Phillips, Nathaniel Wright and Abraham Ilron Hawk. Several permanent party men requested transfers to casual status to obtain a weekend pass.
Juan Guerella in hospital. Pvt Allen Willman outstanding with piano renditions. Go Ahead for party and dance approved. Capt Sutherland assigns Lieuts Ryder and Marshall. Lt Set McMahon directs morning workouts and Mian basketball. Reactions upbeat. Sgt Allen Seilbach Lind sey praise fitness progress. Sgt Major Peters to O C S. library card file project nearing completion. Thanks to barracks CQs and A R staff for book donations and notices. Overseas service volunteers welcomed with applause.
Telepathic group dance praised but some absences noted. Sgts Farrell and Roush left roster while Beaird fumed over a jilt. Schmidt loses many matches for cokes and Simon checks out books. Clar ence Hafer promoted staff sergeant as bell team wins. Winslow, Trancis, Evans, and Reed praised for Saturday game. Postwar classification plans and legal aid for 304 men cited. Butler works on a trophy display case in dark oak with felt shelves.
Lt. R. M. McCalley expands athletics with a new tennis court and two horseshoe pits plus a softball setup. Facilities in Tec reusion hall Bldg 192 open until 11 p m for badminton volleyball gymnastics boxing. Group Gossip notes Capt Staechle as expert marksman with cups and trophies. Pvt Robert Kineally recalls St. Louis badminton prominence.
Four carloads of flood-delayed beer reach the Sheppard Field warehouses just as payday coincides with the first hot day of Texas summer. Hundreds of workers and yardbirds express relief in a solemn prayer to mark the arrival.
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