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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1944
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text references a Pvt Goldie Brick and a possible battlefield or office setting. The readable names suggest a World War II era context with military ranks and communications but details are unclear.
The report blends light war era humor with personal notes from Army mess halls and classification officers. It mentions Sgt Max Rothenberg Sgt Eddie Yearmann and Sgt Lowell Darnell among bakers and players, plus jokes about name changes and dog face interviews. It notes ANPOWER transfers and a light medical update on Nathaniel Parks.
Maj Tony L Carter Jr and Leo M Hamilton lead a quirky Army section update. The piece touts the QM, Ordnance, Signal, and Chemical Warfare corps, notes a photo on page 5, and mentions a thriving PT program and a new softball club. It locates the orderly room in Building 716 and invites readers to call 131 for answers.
Section F reports a big baseball win as B Nash and teammates Krisel Henderson Nash and Johnson pace a 15 hit attack in a 13 2 victory over the Warhawks. The piece also greets new command staff and social happenings at Sheppard Field with notes on Major H H Blevins and Section K activities.
The Thunderbolts defeated the Hurricanes 10 to 4 in a lively week’s game. Lou Garring drew the crowd as a Gehrig-like character while Lefty Graham rates new players for the shipping room. Sergeant Nelson and Orton began furloughs, Chester heads to Minnesota, Earl to Utah for rest or films. A bull snake wandered into the supply room and was captured. Technical Sergeant Gleason laments Pvt Carl Wilson’s hospital admission.
Two military personnel appear in this section with ranks and names listed, including Captain John G. Watson and Private first class F B Stratton Jr, indicating a roll call or duty roster entry.
The past weekend reported a change in Section TM involving Major Carl D. Suth. Details remain unclear due to fragmented text.
Captain R M Jackson commander of Section F since May 23, 1942 served previously as head of the 19th Aviation Squad. A Sterling Colorado mortician by trade he is active in civic life and has held local offices. The group photo lists staff and officers including Lt A G Miller and Sgt Ralph Brown.
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