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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1944
Page
9
In the ground school, cadets face language quirks and rough Texas talk while instructor Sheppard refines recovery from ground loops. Cadet Prow’s vocal lessons, Shook’s new baby, and Dawson’s missing smile color the week as the crew in Engines Two winds down with lighthearted banter and wakeful drills.
Class 45A of the 2561st A. A. F. B. U. battled Internat ional Shoe Factory Team to a 5-5 tie after nine innings. Cleek error sparked two first inning runs, Willis homered in the third, and a five run fifth for 45A tied the score with five unearned runs. Shoe Factory tied in the fifth on one hit and errors, with Glass and Wahs delivering standout defense and hitting. The game was called in the second extra inning due to time, ensuring a rematch early this week to decide the second half.
The Propwash, written and edited by the Cadets of the 2561st AAF Base Unit, Army Air Forces Central Training Command, notes that all articles and remarks belong to the cadets and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publication.
The Propwash staff lists Commanding Officer Major Phil Hughes and E C Simon as editors in chief, with M Grille as editor in chief and RH Lees as associate editor. Senior assistants include W H Smith A J Rokicak and D K Ward, while D G Hauck serves as sports editor and an art editor is noted.
The 45A members welcome the 45B recruits with tips on eager training, unity, and hard work at Sikeston. They celebrate the P. T. 19s, sun, and surrounding towns while urging rookies to stay disciplined and enjoy post-time freedoms.
Lt. R. H. Hawking becomes Commandant of Cadets at the post after two months as Assistant Commandant. Former Squadron Commander at the Aviation Cadet Center Classification for fourteen months, he is described as knowledgeable about cadets and their tricks. His favorite trap remains the chow line with dirty brass as bait.
Former Aviation Cadet Bedro Zerigian voices the grim reality behind heroics tallied for war. He recalls a wash-out experience where hope collapses into nothingness and a life once meant for flight becomes simply nothing. The piece contrasts praise for the flying brave with the fate of those rejected.
Miss Maxine Phillips of Portland Oregon is named locker queen of the week by Aviation Cadet Quentin Elsey. At 23 she enjoys dancing and horseback riding and graces Cadet Elsey's locker. The piece notes Army life contrasts and references various base activities and pilots across training units.
At the latest gathering the Young Matrons' Club introduced new members to club customs and habits. The relaxed business was light on agenda as members socialized, enjoyed pencil and paper games, group singing led by Mrs Waht on piano, and light refreshments followed by committee appointments. The event drew the largest turnout in some time and members hope it continues.
In a New Jersey USO club fashion show for servicemen an all serviceman jury watched as six hostesses modeled sixty costume changes. The commentator described sheer afternoon frocks and evening gowns as the winning outfits while bobby socks were deemed unsuitable for young ladies.
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