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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1944
Page
8
The column reports on small league squibs and inside jokes mentioning Weitzer, Captain Hoggatt, and Mrs Hoggatt with rod and reel fishing exploits. It notes a potential rematch softball game against Section A (62nd) after a 6 to 5 extra inning loss and hints at future thrillers and upsets.
The soldiers' council and Redwood USO director met May 3 1944 to design an all out summer recreation program with emphasis on outdoor sports. A jam band performed Monday night at Service Club No 3 featuring Pfc Harold Sessoms piano Cpl Henry Anderson drums and Reginald Corley trumpet. Orchids awarded to Pfc Albert Foster for a painting of a Negro soldier in front of orderly room T-108 and Pfc John Gardner for handbill art advertising events. Each Friday night at Redwood USO the soldiers' council sponsors special entertainment.
S-Sgt. Pender’s transfer prompts a humorous biographical thumbnail list using song titles. The column links soldiers such as J. J. Jordt and James Haney to titles like Baby Face and Star Eyes, mapping mood and duties to tunes in a playful Army spotlight.
A long drive labeled Spirit Of The Corps lands in left field. The player had a sharp game despite sun glare causing a dropped pop fly. Fans are invited to Sunday ball game to watch professional players hit the apple around.
Section O relays weekly morale notes with jokes, shows, and sports. Sgt Bosnick and Sgt Smith’s clown act wow the crowd while GI jives fill the music corner of Bldg 318. The unit mourns the transfer losses of Young Page Budreaux and Sweetston.
Maj Carl Hill commands the unit at Sheppard Field with Lt Wilkins as adjutant and Sgt Maj Al Heymann guiding the staff. The piece celebrates reorganized sections, streamlined scheduling, and the readiness of personnel from officers to privates to form a cohesive, disciplined unit.
Permanent party fitness tests show mixed results amid aging and reorganizations. New adjutant Lt Remimmer replaces Capt Bailey. Lt Overton becomes Supply Officer as Cpl Cooke transfers to Sec T. A big GI truck carries baseball players. Lefty fans a 13 strikeout game in an 8 4 win. Weekend picnic at John Hart Wilson home invites 25 Section M men. mascots nominated Miss Earl Dean Neace and Miss Nancy England. Fans attend Rose Street Nurses Home dance. Palm Beach Story shown at Bldg 192. boxing notes urge volunteers for Section M duties.
Amid a blend of the disbanded 4 Academic Squadron and former 304th TG members, Section A forms a new unit while many of the old gang remain around. Continued on Page 9.
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