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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1944
Page
7
The readable fragments indicate a local notice or item from a newspaper page. Names, places, and dates are unclear. The text is too damaged to determine a full event or action with confidence.
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Almost every soldier at Sheppard Field has admired the work of Special Service artist Sgt Richard B Brough since he arrived over two years ago. He started with a mural in Service Club No 1 and later painted world capital panels in Club No 2 Cafeteria and murals in the field gate visitors’ house. The Salmon Idaho native previously worked as a highway department draughtsman and did freelance commercial art in his spare time.
Chaplain E B McAlister urges soldiers to seek a personal experience of God beyond routine worship. The piece cites Winfred Rhoades on the quest for divine life, emphasizes inner struggle, sacrifice, and moral code, and notes Meister Eckhart on carrying inner faith into the world. It also highlights Sgt Brough and fellow artists Jankowski and Penoyer, their training, and a three man art show planned for Dallas and Wichita Falls in October.
The Red Cross canteen at Sheppard Field opened in a floral ceremony led by Maj. Gen. J. E. Chaney and Wichita Falls volunteers. Three organizers and several volunteer workers greet airmen arriving for refueling and refreshment, creating a welcoming service space.
A soldier abandoned a shirt cap and civilian shoes in Barracks 563 and may claim them any time with no questions asked. Pvt. George Stewart, barracks chief, is holding the items, after an incident that left the guest barefoot and shirtless.
The Army Air Forces Aid Society at Sheppard Field announced growing memberships. Maj. Alfred B. Baker, commanding officer of Section X, was the first to sign a $50 life membership, with 61 regular memberships also recorded in Section K under Maj. Carl D. Sutherland.
More than 173000 sick and wounded U S and Allied forces were evacuated by American military aircraft worldwide in 1943.
Renovation work at the Officers Club includes new two tone paint, a tents over the bar, sanded floors and a rebuilt bandstand. Maj G Bruce Kamp leads decor while Capt Nelson P Davies plans a June 3 opening with entertainment by the Wings of Music Orchestra and tennis and golf exhibitions.
A breezy New York dispatch highlights Lockheed Constellation and fast cross country flight, Broadway theater news, soldiers on leave, luxury sights on Fifth Avenue, and a dramatic tale of Art Chen in the Chinese air force. The piece blends aviation feats, stage life, and wartime heroism with light social details.
The 308th Training Group won the April singing marching contest with 294 points, the last under BTC before its split. Lt. Witmer announced May contest between BTC sections. Standings show 306th second with 265, 303rd third with 220, 301st fourth with 212, 304th fifth with 201. During the week ending last Saturday the 303rd led with 82 points, 306th 80, 308th 78, 301st 72, 304th 67. Separation into sections will double entries and raise competition.
“Here’s to the Boys” special USO musical revue postponed to May 12 at the USO. Producer Sgt. John Poindexter reassigned. new director Pvt. William Stone and staff prepare. Sheppard Field show dates shift. updated venues to be announced soon.
Regular Sunday songfests at the Eighth Street USO Club from 4 to 5:30 p m feature S M Gose directing with pianist Miss Martha Brecheem. This Sunday aims for the largest turnout yet for the event titled You Call the Numbers and We ll Sing em.
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