Safety Slogan Contest At Sheppard Field Enters Second Week
The Sheppard Field Safety Slogan contest moves into its second week with many enlisted men sending original ideas to boost safety and efficiency in Air Forces mechanics. Maj. Gen. Walter B. Weaver launched the contest, deadline June 27, first prize a $25 War Bond, presentation June 30 during the Sheppard Field In Review program.
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Walter R. Weaver
Sheppard Field
Air Forces
Walter B. Weaver
Air Forces Technical Training Command
General Weaver
Aes
America
James F. Welsh
Post Service Club
Generals Weaver and Fickel Arrive For Field Inspection
Maj. Gen. Walter R. Weaver and Maj. Gen. Jacob E. Fickel arrived Sunday for a routine inspection tour of the Technical Training Command field. They were greeted by Col. H. B. Clagett and Col. Lewis A. Dayton and later left for other fields, traveling from Keesler Field and Tulsa respectively.
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Weaver
Fickel
Walter RB. Weaver
Technical Training Command
Jacob E. Fickel
Third District Technical Training Command
H. B. Clagett
Lewis A. Dayton
Keesler Field
Biloxi
Miss
Tulsa
Oklo
War Bond Sales Rise at Sheppard Field
War bond sales at Sheppard Field are rising, led by replacement center squadrons and both permanent and attached personnel signing Army pay reservation applications to buy more United States War Savings Bonds. The medical detachment contributes over 4700 dollars monthly, with total pay reservations increasing this week. Remember Pearl Harbor.
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Sheppard Field
James F. Walsh
United States War Savings
Fhouse
Pearl Harbor
Final Memorial Auditorium show closes Sheppard Field run
The musical comedy Three Dots With a Dash returns for a final performance at Memorial Auditorium in Wichita Falls tomorrow night at 8 30 after a successful run. The company, all in tact, will perform for Mrs H B Clagett and family and many local and field audiences await the show after stops in Austin and Tulsa. Tickets are priced low to welcome all who wish to attend.
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Sheppard Field
Memorial Auditorium
Wichita Falls
Austin
Tex
H. B. Clagett
Tulsa
Pay Bill Boost Raises U S Army Pay to Top Global Rates
President Roosevelt signed a service member pay bill retroactive to June 1, boosting basic pay for enlisted men by 29 dollars monthly and increasing officer salaries by 10 percent on foreign soil or sea. Privates rise to 21 dollars at induction and 50 after four months, with other grades seeing similar boosts.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Salute to Miss Jeanne Madden for Army Emergency Relief role
The enlisted men of Sheppard Field commend Miss Jeanne Madden for her leading role in the Army Emergency Relief show at Sheppard Field. Her interest enthusiasm and unselfish cooperation earn public thanks from the base community.
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Jeanne Madden
Sheppard Field
Sheppard Field Show Adds Polish and Laughs
Miss Jeanne Madden, noted singing star, joins the Sheppard Field cast for the Army Emergency Relief Fund benefit. The production promises faster action and more laughs as it tours, with Madden taking the lead female role of Flavia since the Wichita Falls performance.
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Sheppard Field
Jeanne Madden
Wichita Falls
Flavia
Major Lightfoot Transfers to Special Services at Sheppard Field
Maj W P Lightfoot, long time Iowa National Guard veteran and Des Moines native, departs as commander of the 315th school squadron for a Special Services post at Sheppard Field. He plans an active program to make the branch a standout, with staff organized for entertainment and morale support for troops. His son, Sgt W R Lightfoot, is stationed in Ireland, a source of pride and inspiration for him.
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Whiting P. Lightfoot
Sheppard Field
Lightfoot
Camp Claiborne
Iowa National Guard
Des Moines
Mare Liehtfoot
Special Services Branch
Set. W. R. Lightfoot
Ireland
Major Lightfoot
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W. P. Lightfoot
315Th Squadron
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