Squadron B News Changes In Command And Roster
The squadron reports a new CO Captain Kenneth W. Eide and rank increases including Corporal Hayward. First Sergeant on leave. Lieutenant Liebrock takes records duties. Recruits West Brook and Fultz return from 3 weeks away while James departs on a recruiting tour. Tommy Lucas appears busy in multiple squadron activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.O
Kenneth W. Eide
Pfc
Hayward
Corporal Hayward
Vetters
Reed
Squadron B
Texacts
Liebrock
Forester
Leibrock
Fide
Sheppard Field
Burbank
Westbrook
Fultz
Squadron H Softball Undefeated as First Half Ends
The Squadron H team remains undefeated entering the last week of the first half after a forfeit win over Squadron C. Star pitcher Art Herman hopes to return from town in time to start each game. Lt. Robertson earns praise for marriage to a Texas beauty as Cpl. George James heads home to Georgia. Cpl. Don Leon avoids the sleeping sickness label but handles night CQ duties, while Sgt. Jim Hayes struggles to fill rosters amid men shortages.
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Squadron C
Art Herman
Lt. Robertson
Lt. Robertson, A & R
Texas
George James
Real Estate Dept
Georgia
NCO Club
Don Leon
C.Q
Reveille
Jim Hayes
Squadron E Rains Damp Social Plans And Promotions Report
Weather and wet fields cancelled the Squadron E picnic and many games. Promotions announced include several PFCs, twelve Corporals, and one Sergeant, with hospital detachment promotions as well. Facility life notes mention new postings, a baby girl for Lieutenant Dunsworth, bingo, boot factory tour, swim party, and light activity for softball due to rain.
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California Cew
Inter-Department
Sheppard
PFC
Barl Mangan
William Dunsworth
C.O
Promotion Board
Ruary
Squadron R
Gwinn
Nadine Canfield
Sheppard Field Red Cross
R-12
Walter
Sandy Beach
Corporal Nickels
Griffin
Smith
Hertzog
Sheppard Field
Texas Sunshine
Transfer of Captain Tarwater to Keesler Field
The squadron notes the loss of Captain Tarwater former CO of Squadron R to Keesler Field Mississippi. It praises his leadership and wishes him well. A new CO arrives June 1 Captain Lloyd W Gwinn a bomber with the Eighth Air Force now commands the squadron at Sheppard Field since last February.
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Keesler Field
Tarwater
C.O
Squadron R
Miss
Squadron A
Lloyd W. Gwinn
8Th Air Force
Gwinn
Sheppard Field
Game of the Week Sets Showdown Between Squadrons I and F
Squadron I led by Captain Paul De Coursey faces Squadron F in a pivotal National League clash at Squadron F’s ball diamond. A win puts I atop. a loss sparks another matchup. The day included boxing, drinks, and a large crowd cheering the Bobcats. Captain Tolomeo departs for Keesler Field as coach of Squadron I.
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Squadron I
Squadron F
Fvt
Phillip Tolomeo
Keesler Field
Miss
Squadron I Bobcats
Bloom
Dlutowski
Bobcats
Squadron O
City Hall Dog Becomes Tax Dog After Shelter Fund
After escaping a dog catcher, a white bulldog sheltered in Alton city hall. Municipal workers passed the hat to license the dog and gave him the name Taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton, Ill
CNS
Woodlawn Boys Club initiates new members during candlelight ceremony
In Chicago at a public candlelight ceremony the Woodlawn Boys Club initiated 235 candidates. The event drew community attention as new members were welcomed in a formal rite.
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Chicago
CNS
Woodlawn Boys Club
Five Enlisted Men Promoted To Staff Sergeant for May
May promotion list shows several soldiers advancing from sergeant to staff sergeant in multiple squadrons including A-1 C F and J. Names such as Conrad O Col lege Winfred L Scott Willie B Broadus James R Holmes Charles R Fouts lead the advance. Other lists include Corporal to Sergeant and PFC to Corporal across many squadrons with numerous named individuals.
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Conrad O. College
Winfred L. Scott
Willie B. Broadus
James R. Holmes
Charles R. Fouts
Clifford S. Rogers
Jack K Stacy
Joel C. Mack
Frank Parks
Kenneth Tenison
William H. Williams
William Cain
Leslie Slay
Floyd B. Henry
Rodolfo Casteneda
Harold Lazer
Supreme Court rules no super seniority for veterans in jobs
Washington CN S reports the Supreme Court ruled 6 to 1 that Selective Service Act guarantees do not grant veterans extra job seniority. Justice Douglas held a veteran must keep the same status as if not drafted, while non veterans with longer seniority may stay employed. The case involved a Brooklyn welder rehired after Army service who was later laid off.
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Washington
CNS
U.S. Suprem Court
Nation
Hugo Black
Welder
Brooklyn
Th Company
Army
Douglas
T 2 Army
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K. W. Eide
D.I
James
Tommy
Wheel) Lucas
John A. Wallach
James Erewing, SR
Cpl
Charles E. Howard
Squadicum
Lloyd W. Gwenn
Paul B. DE Coursey
Phil Telemeo
A-1
Edwin G. Simpson
Paul E. Wong
Duane Rumsey
Ira J. Chubb
Edward A. Graham
Kenneth B. Jobes
Rocco J. Armenti
Clifford R. Aller
Donald S. Mason
Roy L. Barton
Henry M. Herpeche
Charles W. Cimigotti
Paul J. Glauder
Frank Boggs
John D. Higdon
Clarence Fagerson
Jacob E. Rudolph
Fred B. Stewart
Joseph de Stefano
James F. Becker
John J. Keohane
Vincent G. Koloshinskey
William EF. Crook
Hugh G. Masteller
Mathew J. Dufant
Frederick Griffin
Cranville Keaton
Richard D. Hornick
John W. Gann
Gerald V. Fountain
Orville D. Nelson
Ernest C. Purcelli
James D. Pinegar
Phillip L
Charles S. Bean
Wilfred A. Miller
Forrest E. Ellis
Jose O. Soto
Hubert J. Craig
Chester O. Murch
Eugene Vesely
Robert N. Wright
John A. Pierce, Jr
AAF
John G. Dennis
George A. Hussey
Johnnie B. Tallent
Harry E. Bailey
Eugene Sloan
Allan K. Henricks
James T. Emmerts
Laverne McFarlane
Andrew Bencho Mathis Wagner
Ben R. Bussell Forrest Sleif
Dolph H. Steele Elwin Czeplewicz
Ford Dalk
John R. Galbraith
Lex Akers
John R. Whitfield
Norman L. Carrol
Robert
Charles Buler
Joseph H. Makkers
J. Nelse
Charles Birdsall
Earl Johns
William E. Hayes
John Ques
Abraham Ancrum
William A. Lafacéere
FFC
Edward Va
Chester R. Morgan
Daniel Lee Fromcotions
Supreme Court
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