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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1943
Page
6
The lettered verse by C. W. Sams, father of Sgt. Billy Sams at Sheppard Field, honors fathers on Father’s Day. It extols the silent strength of dads who worry for their children, stand brave at departures, and keep families together with love and resolve.
Soldiers on Sheppard Field may sunbathe only in approved areas as post officials condemn sunbathing on lawns near the streets. The stance cautions against nude or partially clothed exposure in public view and directs use of pools, beaches, or private yards for sunbathing.
An official of a Wichita Falls bank praised Sheppard Field soldiers for cashing thousands of out of town checks with only one bounced in nearly two years. He expressed confidence the single shortfall would be made good, commending the soldiers for honesty and responsibility.
Soldiers and WAACS are urged to stay on the extreme left of post roads and walk no more than three abreast to prevent accidents at Sheppard Field. Officials seek cooperation to enforce safety rules across the post and remind readers of related notes on uniforms and food waste education.
A writer proposes a paradoxical paragraph containing nothing to fill space and ease the printer’s art. The note imagines an expandable contractable block that could resolve overfull pages and reduce layout stress.
A reader requests soldiers writing home to include personal notes about Pvt. Allen Willman of the 302 TG and his piano, referencing Rubinoff and his violin as possible subject matter. The plea aims to enrich correspondence with anecdotes and preserve notable individuals and moments from Sheppard Field.
The Eighth Service Command headquarters removed three Wichita Falls establishments from the MP off limits list this week. Indiana Rooms at 60714 Indiana Ave Lincoln Hotel at 71012 Seventh St and Plaza Hotel at 80142 Ohio St are no longer restricted.
Wichita Falls military police announced the Seventh Street Cafe is off limits to all personnel starting June 14. The order came from headquarters and affects service members on base and in the area.
A Baptist Training Union is organized at Sheppard Field Chapel No. 3 with support from Wichita Falls and regional Baptist churches led by Chaplain C. E. Bittle. Young people from Wichita Falls and Holliday join soldiers for devotionals and music every Sunday at 3 p.m. under Chaplain Bittle, Col. P. T. Boone, and Pvt Harold Norris.
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