Squadron B News By Cpl D E Hauper
A World War II era squadron news update lists volunteers for writing duties and mentions personnel changes at Sheppard Field. It notes furlough plans, staff rotations, and upcoming departures including Cpl Bonnell Pvt Riley and Pvt Rinehart as July first detachments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Enck
Building 241
Herb
Sheppard Field
Uly
Reed
Brgeant Whaley
Rgeant Reed
Rgeant Whaley
Mississippi
E Long
Cpl
Bonnell
Pvt
Riley Fd
Rinehart
Myself
Long
Fellows
Squadron H Update Amid TDY Moves and Furloughs
Sgt Jack Palmer reports Squadron H integrating Capt James M Hughes as new CO and receiving Squadron Q. Lt Yeton on six week TDY, replaced by Lt Sanders until Lt Bill Kroll returns. James and Walker fish weekends. James Johnston on short TDY, now extended. Wolfe to go on furlough. the elf? shipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jomas M. Hughes
Yeten
Ibert L. Sanders
Bill Kroll
George James
James
Vernon
Texas
John
Walker
Setuker
James J Nston
Wolfe
Elfe
Sergeant Wolfe Heads to Pennsylvania with Wife
The text notes Sergeant Wolfe, our Sergeant Major, will travel to Pennsylvania with his wife and extends wishes for a good time.
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Wolfe
Pennsyyvania
Squadron EE News: Moves, Furloughs, and Honors
Squadron EE in new building 1267 settles after moves. Many return to duty from furloughs while others head home. Cpl Lewis Roberts will address letters to Mrs Roberts. T/Set Russell Halbert earns Army Commendation Ribbon. D C No 1 personnel enjoy Cedar Park pool visit as Bill Conway tests pool concrete.
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Cpl
Lewis Roberts
Cedar Park
Bill Conway
Finance Men Receive Meritorious Awards
Certificates of meritorious service were awarded to 25 members of the Finance Office by Col. O. L. Rogers. Enlisted recipients include Sergeants James G. Murphy and Marshall R. Kenney, Corporals Edward S. Rudolph, William C. Creasy, Carl T. Sanderson Jr. and others, plus PFCs Robert O. Braden and R. E. Bish, and Pvt. Donald C. Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Office
Col
O. L. Rogers
James G. Murphy
Marshall R. Kenney
Edward S. Rudolph
William C. Creasy
Carl T. Sanderson, Jr
James J. Miller
Ira J. Chubb
Edward A. Graham
Clements P. Jochim
John P. White
Joseph F. Kobulsky
Paul F. Soderlund
Billy
Ex serviceman seeks to buy car from overseas seller
An ex service member wishes to purchase an automobile from a member of the military going overseas and selling his car. Interested parties may contact Harold Bodie at 503 Bluff Street in Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bodie
Bluff Street
Wichita Falls
Soldier asks ten days leave to sober up at Sheppard Field
A Sheppard Field soldier sent a telegram to his squadron adjutant asking for ten days of leave to "sober up." The adjutant replied: "Disapproved. Return to base to sober up."
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Sheppard
Strictly G I Grandma and the bus fare joke
A humorous exchange on a bus unfolds as a fat woman with bundles struggles to find her fare while a passenger offers to pay. A punch line plays on misplaced custody of the fare and unbuttoned suspenders. The dialogue ends with a quip about a girl painter not necessarily being an artist.
Bank facility closes today and check cashing moves
First National Bank tells customers the branch facility closes today and checks may be cashed at the main Exchange Office Building 1772 from 0800 to 1500 on weekdays and 0800 to 1300 on Saturdays. After today no other cashing options exist besides the main office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Army Engineers Mark 171st Anniversary Week
Army Engineers celebrate 171st Anniversary Week honoring the Corps of Engineers founding on June 16 1775. Crowned by Congress with one Chief of Engineers and two assistants the force numbered over 700000 in the field with more than 500000 deployed abroad during the recent war.
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Army Engineers
Corps of Engineers
Congress
Engineers
Woman shoots husband at close range in pistol incident
Report notes the woman fired at close range and mentions powder marks on the man, confirming the self described shooting.
Silent Soldiers and Glasses in a Dark Room
A narrator recalls stares from dolls wearing glasses and wolves lingering on a woman with a solid appeal. A GI sits in darkness to tell his story to his partner as he can hold her attention.
Movie Schedule Highlights for Theaters One and Two
This edition lists showtimes for Theater 1 and Theater 2 across Saturday Sunday and Tuesday. Featured films include Anna and the King of Siam with Irene Dunne and Rex Harrison, The Green Years with Charles Coburn and Beverly Taylor, Faithful in My Fashion with Tom Drake and Donna Reed, and Smoky with Fred MacMurray and Anne Baxter. Second shows follow evening performances at 7:12 to 8:25.
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Anna and
Irene Dunne
Rex Harrison
Charles Coburn
Beverly Taylor
Tom Drake
Donna Reed
Smoky
Fred McMurray
Anne Baxter
At The Theaters Be Po Lover Come Back Showings
Theaters schedule lists Lover Come Back starring George Brent Lucille Ball and Vera Zorina. Second show times Theater 1 seven fifteen Theater 2 eight.
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George Brent
Lucille Ball
Vera Zorina
Second Showings of Smoky at 17 41 and 17 42
Edward Everett Horton Reed presents second showings of Smoky featuring Fred McMurray and Anne Baxter at 17 41 Friday and again at 17 42 with McMurray and Baxter in the cast.
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Smoky
Fred McMurray
Anne Baxter
Theater listings wind through weekend showings
Saturday 3 6 00 showings with Alan Ladd and Geraldine Fitzgerald and a second show at 8 05 Sunday Anna and the King of Harrison and a second show at 8 15 Tuesday The Green Years with Charles Coburn Beverly Taylor and Tom Drake and a final Faithful in My Fashion Thursday
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Alan Ladd
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Sun
Anna and the
Victory Stage lineup for week at GI Theater
Sunday program shows GI Movie at 8 30 p m. Monday presents Shepp parade at 8 30 p m Tuesday features 524th Band Concert at 7 30 p m Wednesday Community Sing at 8 30 p m Thursday I and E Hour at 8 30 p m.
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Shepparade
Service Club Activities and Evening Schedules
Enlisted personnel have access to pool tables, pin pong, table games, pianos, magazines, records, telephone center and sewing service. Notable events include sewing sessions, bingo, bridge lessons, games and ping pong tournaments, quiz show, celebrity hour, open houses, and films such as Somewhere in the Night and Without Reservations with related dance, carnival and game night offerings.
Weekend Entertainment Schedule List
A dense listing shows multiple events across venues. Movies at 7:30 and 9 p.m. and a Bridge event at 8 p.m. Saturday Nighter Dance at 8 p.m. Hymn Sing 9:30 a.m. and Classical Records Program 10:15 a.m. in Room A. Spotlite Hour 12:30 p.m. Postdeb Dance 4 p.m. Bingo 8:30 p.m. Dancing 7:30 p.m. Craft sessions 8:30 p.m. Sheppardette Dance 9:00 p.m. Art Class 8:30 p.m. Dance Class 7:30 p.m. Lobby Dance 8 p.m. Leathercraft and Shellcraft 8 p.m.
USC Weekly Activities Guide For Weekends
At The USC Saturday pingpong tournament at 4 p.m. plus a 8 p.m. variety show by Gross Fine Arts Studio. Sunday features Coffee Hour Hymn Sing Melody Hour and Vesper Services at 3 p.m. followed by Singsong at 3:30 p.m. with Mary Lou Diur ret and Beverly Minton. Punch and Cake by Senior Volunteers at 4 p.m. Monday Bicycle Party at 5:45 p.m. with bike rental 25c per hour or 50c for the evening. Informal Songfest at 8 p.m. Tuesday Hobbylobby Games of All Kinds at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bingo with Osborne Sisters in Charge at 7:30 p.m. Thursday Swimming Party and Ice Cream.
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Gross Fine Arts Studio
Fvt
Aubrey Thomas
Mary Lou Diurret
Beverly Minton
Osborne Sisters
Evening and Weekend Activities Schedule for Camp Event
Friday at 5 p.m. supper and leather and shellcraft instruction. Saturday 6-8 p.m. games. 8 p.m. dance by Sad F Band. Sunday 9:45-10:45 a.m. hospitality and 11 a.m. swim party. 3-5 p.m. music appreciation hour. Monday 6 p.m. movie Junior Miss. Tuesday 8-9 p.m. informal dancing and 9-10 p.m. singsong. 5 p.m. bridge and whist tournament with free prizes and 8 p.m. arts and crafts. 6-8 p.m. talent parade.
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D. E. Hauper
Sgt
Jack Palmer
Squadron EE
Charles E. Howard
G.I
Theater
Service Club
Lamar Uso
Leathercraft & Shellcraft
USC
Eighth Street Usc
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