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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1944
Page
8
A motivational sermon urges readers to be on the way up by learning and remaining teachable in Army life and spirituality. It compares growth to stock choices, invites attendance at religious services, and cites the Apostle Paul as a model of forward focus and high calling in Christ.
The unit announces a replacement in the department as 45 cars move in. Private Wilson is wished good luck and a speedy recovery. S. Sgt. John Rice, a former permanent staff member, is being treated for sinus trouble and may go to hospital for a few weeks. After six hours of adjustment training, the writer ends with a note to eat.
Maj. Lawrence J. Fox introduces three new women co workers in the orderly room with a lighthearted tone. The piece lists several section staff members including 1st Sgt E L Foscue Cpl Kenneth Gladfelter Sgt Robert Fleming and Lt M T Bufkin along with a remark about Monday grind and a hope for more women in the unit.
A series of short captions shows Maj Lawrence J Fox discussing marriage benefits with a joke about two people making a marriage. Pvt Chuck Krull handles runner duties at headquarters. Pvt Jack Carter frets over baseball uniforms. Sgt Robert Briscoe worries about a sprained wrist. Cpl James Allen explains department functions in Building 172. S Sgt Harold Wheeler leans back in an orderly room chair.
Pvt. A W Westbay demands a timely weekly column as Maj John T Kontz writes from the south post. The piece praises a baseball win by the M P Lightnings, lauds Woodward and Gardner in pitching and catching, and invites men to join boxing at Recreation Building 212.
Section O notes a 3 2 Marauders win over the Typhoons with Big Bill Keefe pitching one hit and pairing with Huhn and Hastings for timely scoring. The report welcomes Capt. Leonard R. Booker as new CO, mentions Major Blevins’ departure, furlough luck for 1st Sgt. Booth, and praise for Sgt. Moore's writing.
A closing note signals departure as officials bow out with gratitude and best wishes. The farewell emphasizes continued cooperation and hopes for future contact despite the parting.
A military unit presents a collage of notes from promotions to DI School, staff car kudos, and crossword banter. The piece covers lost locator clerks, sports defeat by the Marauders, and a playful ballpark gathering by Section P members. It ends with a fragment from a flash of life about a soldier.
Sgt John Kirkpatrick named leading NCO. Welcome new civilian staff Mrs Wenoma Copple and Mrs Helen Tenenbaum. Ira Myers joins as Section Plans and Training rep. War Loan Drive urges all members to buy bonds via allotment or post office. Insurance Dept. offers extra duty evenings. Pvt Freeman excused after a rough weekend. Pfe John Haliburton back to normal. wife back on the job. his Oklahoma ties noted. Pvt Lynch reports Curly Medina at Norman Field awaiting return to California. S Sgt William Powell elected happiest man in service. travel to May 11 1944 personal adjustment lecture. Powell on troop train. uncertainty of return.
Captain Kemp admitted a payroll error after his four reported serials did not match the paybook. He explained the mismatches occurred because the numbers he gave were his telephone number, not his service serials.
A playful local item notes Section A after an incursion has the situation under control and hints at many replacements en route. It mentions returning tourists, a Cape Cod figure nicknamed Codfish Stanton, and hints at celebrity social life in the area with light anecdotes and family connections.
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