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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1942
Page
9
After 11 straight wins the 408th softball team lost to the 419th squadron on May 25 in a pitching duel between Pvt. Herman Traylor and the opponent. They rebounded on May 27 beating the 816th 10 to 7 and on May 29 defeating the 70th Am Base 2 to 0. June 3 the 408th defeated the 417th 5 to 3 before a two week furlough.
The 409th Tech School notes a high retention bond closure with aims for full return of furloughs next week. First aid course graduates include De Groot, Hatch, Love, Riley, Stein, Brewer, Cohen, McDaniels, Morgan, Richardson, Smith, Stephens, Thornton, Hopkins, Varley, with L. H. Gluyas praised for handling heat and distractions. HQ 70th AB reports Lt. Bigelow leaving for glider pilot training and daily sun bath plus K P duty. A. J. Butler trains in manual of arms then joins a book club. Corporal Treptow showcases a version of First Squad to the Rear, March. Sergeant Kattine and Private Montgomery announce the altar with GI chow, seeking home cooking.
Major Leslie D. Johnston commands the 76th Materiel Squadron with Sgt. Andrew N. Sabow reporting. The notice urges buying Defense Bonds and Stamps, mentions a Saturday banquet, and playfully notes soldiers including Privates Weil and Pinawski and Corporal John F. Rey returning home.
The 62nd Air Base Squadron welcomes Capt. A. M. Seeger as new company commander replacing Lt. John V. Cuff. Seeger, from Ft. George G. Meade Md, has 22 years in the national guard and assumes duties as salvage officer and post quartermaster aide. The detachment also notes calisthenics and potato peeling efforts boosting morale. Separately Sgt. Charley Ovsak weds Virginia King at a Walters Oklahoma ceremony and they reside in Wichita Falls.
The Air Force Band welcomes back Warrant Officer Stephens from emergency furlough and reports valve oils and sun exposure affecting performance. The unit splits into long-hair and short-hair baseball teams with the long-hairs promising wins. Medical Detachment recruits begin first aid training at parade grounds. New promotions list sergeants and corporals among several names. Hospital offices receive plant decor from gardener Flavis E. Greer. Pearl Harbor reminder ties into TEXACTS ad cues.
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