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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1944
Page
3
The Propwash is written and edited by the Cadets of the 2561st AAF Base Unit under the Army Air Forces Central Training Command. The cadets state that all articles and remarks express their own views and not necessarily those of the paper.
A Propwash Staff note recounts a cadet retreat in San Antonio and meeting at a Walgreen's. It mentions Aviation Cadet E L Willis and Locker Queen of the week Miss Carolyn Joralmon of Phoenix, portraying a campus social scene with sports and dancing interests noted.
The piece humorously chronicles cadets chasing weekend marriages through overnight passes, with Squadron Two beating Four, and notes on exams, pencil nibbing, erasing, and mischief. It highlights Cadet Burns, Rogan, and Smith in campus social jests and softball fame.
Cadets of 45-B express heartfelt thanks for the welcome and support from 45-A at South Field. They praise the instructors and facilities, note plans to uphold high standards, and send best wishes to 45-A. Last Wednesday the U S QO Camp Show delivered humor, music, and a remarkable blindfolding act featured in Ripley’s Believe It or Not.
At a regular Cadet Wives meeting Lt. Hawkins spoke on post rules and regulations then opened questions. Attendance was sizable and may rise at the next meeting. U. S. C. NOTES members served refreshments at the U. S. C. Center. Visitors included service men from Memphis Blytheville Cape Girardeau and Malden. A Sunday free call to a cadet reached Aviation Cadet Harvey in Anaheim California. For Berlin an air operation would need 50,000 on the ground and 7,000 to 12,000 crew in the air.
In the First Baptist church, Aviation Cadet Howard EK Yek and Miss June Bath of Akron Ohio were married by Rev E D Owen on Saturday night The groom's sister Lis Yek was maid of honor Aviation Cadet Yankee served as best man with Miss June Scanlon providing music The couple wore khaki attire with Air Corps and Cadet patches The bride wore brown with a large corsage The post friends extended congratulations to the newlyweds.
The Cadets defeated Salcedo 13 to 8 in a wild sec ond half softball playoff. Cadets built an early lead with hits five walks and solid fielding while Salcedo committed ten errors aiding the Cadets. Glass pitched masterfully for Cadets limiting Salcedo’s attack as Segar Cross and Glass lead the offense. Cadets earn the right to face the winner of State Highway versus Instructors to decide the division’s city final.
The Office of War Information lists Christmas gift desires from service members and nurses in all theaters. Soldiers want money orders wallets pipes tobacco razors small shaving kits books photos in waterproof folders cigarettes cigars pencils games cards puzzles candy soap dried fruit nuts watches and more. Navy and Army nurses seek clothing comforts decorations, cosmetics, hobbies, and personal care items. Overseas gifts should be sent between September 15 and October 15 marked Christmas parcel.
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