Squadron Squibs and Pappy Webber Delight Readers
The column notes a weekend visit with the author’s four month old daughter and adds a civilian feature featuring Wesley Webber known as Pappy who serves a special drink initials C C and dispenses nickels to boost morale. T Sergeant James Buth and Sergeant Ronald Hade received unit citations last week and head to Wisconsin for furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Webber
C. C
Pappy
James Buth
S. Set
Ronald Hade
Wisconsin
Squadron N dominates with 11 3 victory and 3-hit effort
Squadron N opened with an 11 to 3 softball win over Squadron U as Rod Rogers led with three hits in four at bats. The following Tuesday Squadron R edged the team 4 to 3 after a late Carter home run narrowed the gap, while defensive plays and a late rally kept the score tight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodgers
Squadron R
Carter
Squadron A
Confident Return for Player Yet to Quit Baseball
The speaker says they expect him back in a few days and that Cy plans to quit baseball. The tone shows certainty about his return and the decision to leave the sport remains mentioned but not finalized.
Marauders preep rally with eight wins in post league
The Marauders of Squadron P led by Maj O K Kemp and 1st Sgt Donald Gray hold an eight and three record in the post league. Pfc John Davenpor describes pitching by Pvts Decker and Bartle, with Sgt Lionel Brown consistently hitting. Pvt Pete son remains in hospital with German Measles as others note Cathey’s swollen jaw and MacShane prepares for Separation Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marauders
BIC
Donald Gray
Decker
Bartlese
Squadron T
Squadron Ss
Lionel Brown
Lloyd E. Waldren
Squadron P
Hugh Cathey
Pvt
Peterson
Pete
Lynn
Wall Street
Mosbarger
Cathey
Stephen J. MacShane
U. S. Army
Mac
William
Knight
Variety Show Tops USO Billing At 8th St USO
A weekly USO schedule opens with an 8 p m variety show emceed by Pvt Ben Devone featuring JoAnn Hill Rosanine Ross Mrs Fred Moffat and Mrs Irwin Herrmann. Coffee hour Sunday morning leads to accordion music chorus and singsong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Tabball
Pearl C. Davis
S. M. Gose
Scotland Park
Jeanne Gatewood
77 Ranch
Ramblers win fifth straight as Squadron R clinches playoff berth
In a close eight inning contest Pvt. Louis White reports the Ramblers of Squadron R beat Squadron U 13 to 12. Pvt. Heigle homered for the second time this season and sparks the team, while Lt Rolonda and others prep for furloughs amid chat about the upcoming playoff fight. Squadron P earns command parade top honors, with Squadron R vowing to challenge next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Foster
Davis
Honkey Tonkin
Nagy
Burkett
Rawhl
Mable
S. Sat. Phillips
Thompson
Rolonda Zettinnge
Louis White
Ramblers
Squadron Rs
Pvt. Heigle
Squadron
Squadron 5 Morning Report Notes From Overseas Unit
Major Rh. FP Wandschneider returns from furlough while S. Set. Wood arrives as overseas returnee. S. Sgt. Wise departs for furlough. Pvt Hadju and Pic Newton praised for managing cigarette ration cards. Runners scarce as shipments continue. Cpl. Oaks comments on furlough wish. Pvt Lou and Pfc Gilpin enjoy Dallas visits. Cpl Yates oversees mail for multiple squadrons. Two crates of rudabaker unclaimed risk transfer to mess hall. Cpl. Howard Williams, finance clerk, also leaves the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Set. Wood
Sgt. Wise
Pvt
Hadju
Pic. Newton
Sgt
Dudley
Cpl. Oaks
Pvt. Lou
Dallas
Pfc. Gilpin
Yates
Cpl
Howard Williams
Helicopter School Pioneer Una Parker Marks Growth of WAC Unit
Cpl. Una L. Parker staff writer notes the RAF helicopter school at Freeman Field began in January 1944 with a baby unit of charts and books and now boasts 17 copters and larger staff. She recalls early flights, her record duties, and global rescue feats by helicopter graduates, underscoring a future tied to rotorcraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Ross
Cpl
Una L. Parker
WAC
Corporal Parker
Una
Freeman Field
Des Moines
Copter
Copters
New Orleans
Philadelphia
China
Himalayas
J. J. Sanduski
Chanute Field
Ura
Return to civilian life brings smiles and notes of duty
The piece lists returns and duties in a military squadron. Pvt Kel ly has left on special duty while S Sgt Wood returns from furlough allowing rest. Pvt Damion runs the laundry with delays finally resolved. The softball league will resume soon and interested players should contact the writer in the orderly room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar O'Heron
Dean Crawford
Here
S. Set
Daley
Illinois
Chanute Field
Quadron
Building 212
Jodie
Billy Mauldin
Billy
Sgt
Cybatski
Pic. Rice
Pvt. Kelley
Sqdn
S. Sgt. Wood
Pvt
HeHing
Pvt. Damion
Johnny Rice Leads Upset Victory for Squadron I
Johnny Rice returned this season to star for Squadron I in a 6-1 upset of Squadron T. He struck out 14 over six innings, scored a run, and showcased sharp control with curves and drops. The win moves Squadron I into a tie for second with Squadron A as squadron rosters shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squadron I
Squadron T
Johnny Rice
Sgt. Rice
Bowman s AACS unit inspection targets faster overseas deployment
Col. Wendell W. Bowman and staff from AACs headquarters Ashe ville Tenn arrived at Sheppard Field Tuesday for a conference style inspection of 78th Base Unit activities. The three fold plan aims to coordinate AACS personnel flow to theaters and improve facilities for newly arrived personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
78Th
Col
Wendell W. Bowman
AACS
S. N. Lapsley
Glenn D. Scott
Meyer Horowitz
Philip H. Thurston
Gerace M. Barth
Darral J. Freund
Joe B. Cockrill
Asheville
Tenn
Sheppard Field
Colonel Bowman
Lapstey
Sheppard
Bowman
Meyer Horwitz
Grace M. Barth
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Oliver W. Burns
Norris Ferguso
T. Set. Trebil
O. K. Kemp
John Davenpor
Rh. FP. Wandschneider
Pfr
Michael T
John B. Luke
Ygt
Anthony J. Fanate
Johnny
Jim Brehany
Paul Salata
Jasper Starr
Clyde Choate
Cpl. Grossman
Gressman
Pfe
James K. Thrasher Jr
Col. W. W. Bowman
Hum
Marguerite Chapman
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