Bond Contest Ends Monday At Sheppard Field
The Eighth Corps Area contest closes June 20 for the best five minute talk on War Savings Bonds. Lt. Col. James F. Walsh urges squadrons to finish eliminations by June 15 and mail winning talks by June 16. One winner will advance to the Higher Corps Area contest for a $25 bond prize, awarded at the Bonds For Bomber dinner in Fort Worth late this month. Leading squadrons include the Finance detachment Air Forces band Medical detachment and several school squadrons. Over 50 percent of both permanent and attached personnel have signed pay reservations to buy bonds with hopes for an upcoming pay hike bill.
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James F. Walsh
Post War Bond Attmvan
Sheppard Field
Tarrant County
Fort Worth
Air Forces Band
Post
Tips From Officer Helps Sell Bonds at Sheppard Field
Lt. Col. James F. Walsh, post war bond officer, credits success to tips from the editor and the cooperation of enlisted men at Sheppard Field. A civilian employee asked for the secret, and Walsh replied that he gets many tips from "Om" the editor, Col C. R. Tips, the Eighth Corps Area War Bond officer.
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James F. Walsh
Sheppard Field
Post Headquarters
Walsh
Fortell
Col. C. R. Tips
Eighth Corps
Hollywood Chef Cooks for Army
Hollywood chef Corp. Paul Posti was brought into Army service to boost soldiers meals with the same upscale dishes he prepared for stars at Universal Studios. The move highlights ongoing efforts to improve edible welfare for servicemen.
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Paul Posti
Aul
Hollywood
Marlene Dietrich
Irene Dunne
Charles Boyer
Universal Studios
Bliss-Krieg at Sheppard Field Marriages
Kid Cupid scores at Sheppard Field as nine service members marry during the last week. Corporal Aubrey W. King weds Wanda Wiley. Private Ernest T. Jennings with Margaret E. Hughes. Private Glenn Barrand with Helen English. Private Tommy Reeves with Josephine Budley. Private Forrest F. Reed with Shirley Patricia. Sergeant Norman R. Barr with Ruth Brown. Private Donald F. Lohman with Ruth L. Krebs. Private Albert G. Manche with Laura S. Rummel.
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Dan Cupid
Mars
Sheppard
Nathan S. Hardin
Corp
Aubrey W. King
Wanda Wiley
Ernest T. Jennings
Margaret E. Hughes
Glenn Barrand
Helen English
Tommy Reeves
Josephine Budley
Forrest F. Reed
Shirley Patricia
Norman R. Barr
Ruth Brown
Donald F. Lohman
Ruth L. Krebs
Albert G. Manche
Laura S. Rummel
Boxing Show On Field Tonight At Service Club
Ten three round boxing matches will be held this evening starting at 8 50 at the Service club. The decision to move up the card comes after strong popular demand and begins the tournament's second round. More than 2500 soldiers attended Tuesday's card prompting another show for next Friday. Remember Pearl Harbor.
Convalescents Take Red Cross First Aid Classes at Sheppard Field
Convalescent patients at Sheppard Field station hospital study the Red Cross standard first aid course as a leisure time program directed by Mia Mary Cunningham. Pvt. Albert D. Whitmore of Kalamazoo Michigan leads the instruction with support from Lt. Col. Richard KE Elvins and hospital staff.
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Red Cross
Sheppard Field Station Hospital
Mia
Mary Cunningham
Richard KE
Elvins
Albert D. Whitmore
419Th
Whitmore
Kalamazoo
Mich
Miss Cunningham
Pearl Harbor
Editorial urges focus on technical troops and war bonds
The piece highlights bombers and crew from Sheppard Field and the crucial role of radio experts aerial photographers gunners flight engineers and technicians. It warns that neglect of vital instruments could cost lives and stresses the Technical Training Command’s responsibility in keeping planes ready. It ends urging war bond support to aid Allies.
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Sheppard Field
Technical Training Command
America
Pearl Harbor
Sheppard Field Hospital Offers Recreational Program
Patients at Sheppard Field Hospital gain access to a medically approved Red Cross recreation program. Bedridden or convalescent soldiers receive reading material, weekly movies, and in-room entertainment, while the Red Cross builds a weekly bingo party with prizes.
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Sheppard Field Hospital
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Patiern
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