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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1944
Page
8
A lively military camp note lists several servicemen by rank and unit. Dick Dickerson earns a promotion to C Q at Barracks 587 and leads his crew to an Honor Plaque. Kenny Husted impresses with a stage act and a Jeep unit couple is praised for their teamwork and light.
This week’s reading highlights a Section L baseball win where the ball team defeated the Avengers 7 to 0. Lefty pitched strongly, Pvt. Chew caught behind the plate, and Sgt. Harrison drove in a run from right field as the scoring added up. A large section of spectators, including Mrs. Gleason and Mrs. Jamison, filled the front rows and bleachers to cheer the team.
In this week’s sport notes Section Mlauds a ball club despite missing Red Bill Morgan and highlights recent furloughs and new arrivals. The piece recalls volleyball drills before 3 to 4 pm and recalls many names the unit’s readers will recognize, including Lt James Starkey and Major Lawrence J. Fox.
Bob Greene, ex CBS radio announcer and West Coast news staffer, was told in a Tokyo broadcast on Feb 16 1944 that he and two other American announcers would be executed. He is recovering from pneumonia at the station hospital after being stationed at Beverly Hills and serving on Army programs. Greene, 33, has a wife and a 10 year old son and previously flew a Fairchild 24 while reporting from China Manila and Hawaii.
Cpl Maury Roth drives through town with a pretty companion as Eva King clears files and Helen Terry handles mail room duties. Louise Summers endures typewriter cramps while Section M reports steady progress and promises more news next week.
Pvt. F W Milanowski reports on Major Paul J Calder CV detailing the career notes and milestones of the officer. The piece outlines appointments and duties reflecting Calder’s service record and professional trajectory.
Maj Paul J Calder is welcomed as commanding officer boosting sports and recreation. Section A members rally to support him and aim to make the best post section. The piece notes players Robert D Wells and three others with the Warhawks, plus harboring a humor about mess hall trays and a hint of romance.
Capt Burns kicks off permanent personnel orientation in a day-room session. Lt John E Carlin named adjutant, Lt Williams active in lectures. Vince Gamelli leads a top-tier Section S show with strong supporting cast from Sections K and S. Notable performers include Ken Whitman and musicians Chaney Valdez Kaplan Lozano Banks. Sgt Day returns from furlough. others depart for leave. Major changes in Set Montgomery take over Majors role. softball aims to start this week. boxing field tournament planned. Farewells to Mrs Harrison and Mrs Holmes, welcome to Miss Maxine Phillips in the card files. End with note on re-educating Germany and Japan.
Lt Arthur Siegel from Michigan is welcomed as Housing, Insurance and Bond Officer after returning from Edgewood Arsenal and completing training duties at BTC. He is a Wayne University graduate with physical education major. Also notes returning personnel, discharges, and morale events among staff and section T members.
The GI War Bond set for Class B military allotments will not replace full bond purchases. Only partial payment plans are dropped, while single full payments remain unaffected. The $7.50 bond offers a $10 ten year maturity and aims to reduce book work, drawing favorable comments from post members.
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