Radio show firsts and field humor at Sheppard Field
This column recalls exchanges on the radio program We The People about a glider pickup claimed as a first, notes a Kentucky native’s boast of a radio first, and features light anecdotes from the 78th AAF Base Unit picnic. Soldiers recount helicopter rides, a marching joke about Lt Col Samuel Lapsley, and a backstage view of a demolished Victory Stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Fryer
Dick Flink
Sheppard Field
We the People
Cpl
Harrison Colson
Kentucky
78Th Aaf
Sand Beach
Samuel N. Lapsley
78Th
Texacts
M. Set
Lee J. Hardy
TSS
North East Indies
Col
H. B. Clagett
Colonel Clagett
Spencer Brewster
Plymouth
Mass
Plymouth Rock
Elder Brewster
Pvt
Bill Collins
Patients Form Own Dance Band At Regional Hospital
Six patients at the regional hospital formed a dance band to ease convalescence. Led by Pfc. Ernest Lederer and Pvt. Clyde Cushman, the group features trumpet, trombone, sax, piano, guitar, and drums via Personnel Services. Debuting at the Red Cross Auditorium, they invite amateur players to join. current members include Pvts. Pat Barnes, Bob Sheppard, Paul Van Dort, and Trent Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Ernest Lederer
Pvt
Clyde Cushman
Red Cross
Pvts
Pat Barnes
Bob Sheppard
Paul van Dort
Trent Hall
Wac Drum And Bugle Corps Organized With Enthusiasm
The WAC drum and bugle corps, named the Wackettes, forms at Sheppard Field from Squadron D with Pvt Verna Parkinson as instructor. Lt Angela Theresa seeks support as the post provides instruments, coaching by Pvt Robert Belieu, and aims for 25 members led by Pvt Katie Chambers.
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Sheppard Field
Squadron D Wacs
Verna Parkinson
Wac
Wackettes
Angela Theresa
E. A. Lohman
Lohman
Central Post Fund
Robert Belieu
Katie Chambers
Post Sales Store Debuts Faster Service System
S. Sgt. A. Bergeron announced a new sales system at the post Commissary Sales Store. Four counters with two clerks each speed purchases by splitting duties, reducing wrapping and change time. Rationed items now shelved in a corner with tokens issued on sale, and commissary cards plus tobacco ration cards available at the Sales Store.
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S. Sgt
New Library Opens For 78th Base At Sheppard Field
A new squadron library for all AACS personnel at Sheppard Field will open within three weeks in Building 982. Sponsored by Personnel Services and Lt. Thomas C. Brown Jr., it will house 4000 to 5000 volumes with current best sellers weekly, featuring Ernie Pyle, Gardner, Steinbeck, Hammett and more, with Cpl. Marty Hayes as librarian in charge.
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78Th
AACS
Sheppard Field
Barney Sturmak
78Th Base Unit
Personnel Services Division
Thomas C. Brown Jr
Ernie Pyle
Earle Stanley Gardner
John Steinbeck
Dashiell Hammett
Forever Amber
Cpl
Marty Hayes
Charg
Newsreel Helicopters Shoot At Sheppard Field Sunday
A formation of helicopters performed for the cameras at Sheppard Field under Lt. Col. B. F. Witsell as Fox Movietone Universal and Paramount newsreel teams filmed action. Cameramen battled wind and rain while pilots framed precise passes and air to air sequences before returning to the ramp with post photographers documenting the event.
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Sheppard Field
John Fryer
B. F. Witsell
Lee Orr
Fox Movietone News
Jimmie Lederer
Universal Newsreel
H. K. Carrington
Paramount News
Mr. Carrington
Cpl
Ewin W. Hall
Pfc
Jack Beers
Post
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Clagett
Lendlease
Education Department
Owen Riley
Far Left
Gerald J. McAllister
Public
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