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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1944
Page
9
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a mission and lock at a hub or hubin location with unclear names. Readable parts point to a local event involving a group and a possible deadline. Further context is unavailable in the fragments.
Fragmentary text mentions Evie Nash and a “world’s mat” event and a possible presidency claim. The readable lines suggest a profile or opinion note about a regional figure tied to a global competition. Details are unclear but indicate a notable person and a large mat related matter.
Fragments suggest a news item about an wartime arrival or departure, with names and places partially readable. The text lacks clear dates or actions but indicates a report on a person or group connected to a location and organization, with potential military or transport context.
Reluctant farewell from Sgt John Harrison VW as Clarence Follis, our cook, is thanked for a swell job. A jam band from Section T performed with Fats Watson providing blues without piano. Rumors swirl about Nicknames and Knights of the Round Table as activities continue. Members invited to show talent and join in Bingo Tuesday with plans for more “What’s Cookin'” in Section W next week.
In a spirited squib from the Learn and Live section the writer teases a parade of talents along the “Great White Way” of the second section. References to a Sergeant saluting a General VG shout and a feature on Edsel ord and Charles Boyer note famous-name confusion.
A member of the Permanent Party, Amando Sosa, has left bachelorhood and entered marriage to Lelia. Rex Addick joins as the new Morale Man. The unit previews upcoming events, including shows, social gatherings, and intra-squadron horseshoe tournaments. Volley ball and softball activities are starting to pick up.
Maj Alfred B. Baker unit reports record start to training with high range qualifications and minimal sickness. D I Cpl Clinton R. Fitch praised for mentorship as the unit handles a kitten named Madame X and a wounded Pvt Perkins. payroll staff led by Howard T. Williams thanks the permanent party for payroll support.
Men of Section V enjoyed a first organized gathering at the Lamar USO last Wednesday with no funds but lively spirits. The piece notes several soldiers leaving on furlough, and calls for boxing team tryouts in Building 232 while urging support for the softball squad as others ship out.
The column urges soldiers to visit the military Exchange before Father’s Day to buy greeting cards and personal items. It explains profits support post welfare, highlights available luggage, shaving kits, sewing supplies, polishes, soaps, wallets, and a book department, and encourages starting a home-writing habit while noting duty restrictions.
The column teases ongoing ties between Private Caputo and PX No 10 while hinting at weekly news and views. It promises sensational gossip for the next issue and hints at recurring romantic or competitive vibes in the PX posts.
In May the 525th RAF Band Gremlins beat the 526th softball team twice highlighting versatility from a pitcher who can hit ground balls, a third baseman covering two bases, and a misdirected outfield. June plans are teased as Pfe. Pratt tours the 500 mile racers and Cp Fuller shares Milwaukee brewery cards with unclear hieroglyphics.
A fragment from the verse page shows ink smears blamed on a leaky fountain pen or similar mishap. The readable portion hints at a casual note or draft rather than a finished poem.
The 526th AAF Band announces personnel changes. Albert Marchetto leaves drums, Monroe Wilson moves to 524th duties, Harry Vegoda becomes trumpeter, and Al Tedesco joins as saxophonist and outfielder. The column notes boot camp humor, a Texas bivouac, policy Q and A, and morale updates.
Mary Muse exhibits camera pictures at the Lamar USO including a magnolia still life and child portraits Anne and Stevie. A Christmas Reflection close-up shows room furnishings. She plans a Camera Club for soldiers through the Lamar USO this fall.
A small crowd enjoyed a lively concert by a group of local musicians at the USO event last Sunday. The performance energized the remaining attendees ready to end the night on a high note.
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