Wil m L. Page Honored For War Effort At Shep rd Field
Civilian Personnel Office profiles Wil m L. Page administrative assistant in the Academic Section at Shep rd Field. Since October 1941 he coordinates academic use while drawing on 11 years study at Texas Christian and Northwestern. Page’s diplomacy and patience earned worker admiration as he balances war service and community roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Belle van Horn
Sheprd Field
Wilm L. Page
Page
Texas Christi University
Northwesterniversity
Evanston, NL
Comeree
Wichita Falls
Peroner of Commerce
Reorganization at Sheppard Field Underlines Base Unit Redesignations
New sections list officers and buildings as the 2544th AF Base Unit replaces the 67th Basic Flying Training, with the former 7th TSS and other wings reassigned. Central Flying Training Command oversees pilot training while Western Technical Training Command directs BTC units. The changes reflect the national plan to redesign air base units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver K. Kemp
Elion Q
Henry T. Young
William J. Byrd
Carl D.ll
W. Taylor
William H. Cobb
A. P. Garth
C. Rank
Alfred B. Baker
Charles W.ston
Ain F. Hoggatt
7Th Tss
Der
BFTS
WAC
2544Th AF
Central Fly Training Command
Randolph Ld
BTC
J. E. Chaney
Western Technic Training Command
Denver
Sheppard Eld
Omedian Appears On Ay-Room Jamboree
Warren Lee Terry, renowned Gilbert and Sullivan interpreter, performed Thursday evening at the union hospital and Friday on a Sheppard Field Hour program as a traveling one man show from Maine to California under Salvation Army auspices. He drew strong audience appreciation with several Sullivan pieces.
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Warren Lee Terry
Iuon Hospital
Sheppard
Mr Terry
Maine
California
Salvation 18
Last Glider Mechanics Finish Discontinued Sheppard Field Course
The last three graduates of the 65 day glider mechanics course at Sheppard Field are Pfc. Woodrow D Thompson Pvt. Bert C Dugan and Pvt. Frank Piscopo. They completed the program last week alongside their instructors in front of the assembled cargo glider. Former instructors in the assembly branch led by Maj. Ernest A LaSalle stand nearby. The school began in 1942 with Sgt Beech as a member of the first class, Garlinghouse and Parker among the early instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard Field
Pfc. Woodrow, D. Thompson
Bert C. Dugan
Frank Piscopo
Ernest A. LaSalle
Ben Garlinghouse
William Mikusch
Harry Johnson
Joseph E. Beech
R. E. Parker
Beech
Garlinghouse
Parker
Post Camouflage Section Celebrates Anniversary
The Chameleon Field camouflage area marked its first birthday on May 3, noting a transformation from a mesquite hill to a thriving complex with 400 trees and many camouflaged structures. Capt. William C. Halbert leads the unit with 1st Lt. Forsyth and 2nd Lt. Conrad assisting. over 250000 trainees have passed through since May 10.
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Vern Dowdy
Texacts News
Chameleon Field
Sheppard Field
William C. Halbert
C. E
Halbert
Malcolm G. O. Forsyth
Charles P. Conrad
40Th Engineers
U. S. Army
40Th
New York
Engineers Board
Ft. Belvoir
John F. Curry
WTTC
Walterboro
S. C
Forsyth
Conrad
Newsmen Overseas Sent to Cover Army Divisions
Fourteen seasoned US infantry correspondents sail overseas as segments for civilian writers. They form the first cadre of a new ground force corps intended to cover each division in the field.
Postal Service Adjusts to Sheppard Field Reorganization
Major George Haley, postal officer, said Sheppard Field postal service will be adjusted to fit needs from the field reorganization. As new training sections fill, permanent party cadres will carry out postal operations, using the approved military address with name and serial number for speedy delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard Field
George Haley
Haley
Texas
Jam Session At Hospital Tonight Led By Benny Joe Wilson
Miss Benny Joe Wilson and Esta Saxson both students at Texas State College for Women will headline Jive Night a jam session for hospital patients at the Red Cross Auditorium tonight. Instruments such as bass fiddle and drum will be provided for patients to participate and make the jive music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Joe Wilson
Esta Saxson
Texas State College For Women
Red Cross Auditorium
Four Officers Placed on Inactive Status at Sheppard Field
Four officers at Sheppard Field were put on inactive status under a new army policy urging retirement to civilian life. The officers named are Capt. Joseph C. Berger Lt. Harry H. Drysdale Capt. David E. Kaye and Lt. E. K. House Sr with a few applications still pending.
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Sheppard
Army
Post Headquarters
Joseph C. Berger
Harry H. Drysdale
David E. Kaye
E. K. House
March music contest crowns Willman and ODonnell
Corporal Willman, former dean of music at the University of Wyoming, won the Paderewski Prize for Symphonic Poem. Sergeant O'Donnell led a Scranton dance and music school and produced popular tunes. Neustrom placed second with a war stamps prize for Sound Off Cadence Hut Two Three. Judges included WO Emerson Stephens and others from RAF Bands. A premiere of Spirit of the Corps will air on KWFT next Friday during Day Room Jamboree.
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Corporal Willman
University of Wyoming
Boston
Chicago
Denver
O’donnell
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Neustrom
Sgt
W. E. Neustrom
Willman
Emerson Stephens
James H. Ralston
Vale Page
Sheppard Field
Spirit of the Corps
KWFT
Ex change offers varied goods from pennies to premium jewelry
A military exchange feature highlights penny value items like tobacco and toothpaste, plus higher priced leather shoes requiring ration stamps. New jewelry including gold filled lockets, crosses, and identification bracelets arrives. Accessories such as leather wallets and card holders appear beside a new Tricolor magazine and a world map. A music book tied to Air Forces aid and a Mother’s Day note close the item.
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Betty Fryer
Exchange
la France Libre
London
France
Cairo
Egypt
Algiers
United States
Air Forces
Army Air Forces Aid Society
Barton K. Yount
Yount
AAFTC
H. H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
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