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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1944
Page
14
The Propwash is written and edited by the Cadets of the 2561st A A F Base Unit in Sikeston Missouri. All articles and remarks are the cadets and do not necessarily reflect the views of this paper.
The Propwash staff lists leadership across editorial and artistic roles with Major Phil Hughes Gruber as commanding officer and G W Eitor-in-chief Bessette as chief editor. Assistant editors include Santee, Rald, W R and Giovanazzi with J H named as art editor.
The 2561st Army Air Forces Base Unit extends a hearty welcome to the new class. A dance at the Armory Saturday evening invites all to meet locals and expect pleasant surprises. Special notice urges married men to arrange accommodations for wives and children before they arrive due to housing limits.
A traveling U. S. O unit performed for cadets and some cadet wives at Sikeston. The show featured singing dancing and magic with one cast member boasting a gown holding 65 pounds of cards. The units are praised for supporting American service members at home and abroad.
The meeting at U. S. O. Monday evening had low attendance due to senior class departure. Mrs. M. M. Beck of Sikeston gave a wonderful book review of The Apostle by Sholem Asch. Wives present were pleased and hope for more attendees next meeting at 7:30.
Promotions awarded to several cadet officers this week with A. E. Horner advancing from Group Commander to Wing Commander and D. Elderkin from Flight Lieutenant to Wing Adjutant. J M Hambright moves from Group Adjutant to Wing 8-4 as cadet officers express satisfaction with the commanding officer’s selections.
The War Department announces a new ten year G I Bond for military personnel via Class B Allotment. It costs 7.50 and pays 10 at maturity. The installment bond allotments 625, 1250, and 2500 plans are outlawed. Existing allotments will be discontinued with the June to August bond issues.
Aviation Cadet Galloway is appointed pest control officer in Building 2-A with the M 1 fly sprayer tech order. Competition for the post heats up in Building 1-A between Elliot and Bloome, while labor shortages at Flit Arsenal limit field piece availability. The Navy-style notes include quirks about personnel, morale, and a humorous quiz about leadership and future presidents.
Twenty-Five Years Ago article notes the Southeast Missouri Agricultural Bureau directors in Sikeston favored concrete roads for regional development at a Hotel Marshall meeting. The piece also recalls social events, theatre aims, a July wedding, and Clark County's civic activities spanning 1919 to 1929.
A new junior cadet Drum and Bugle Corps has formed under Lt. Weaver. A Saturday parade is scheduled, promising lively music to accompany the procession and brighten the event for cadets and onlookers alike.
Miss Helen Virginia Keith became the bride of James L. Howle of Charleston in a Methodist church ceremony last Saturday afternoon. The altar held white gladioli and greenery, with nuptial music and "Indian Love Call." The couple will live in Charleston after a brief wedding trip to St Louis.
From the Missouri Council of Churches essay a religious tale appears about Cyrus the cupbearer who warns his king Astyages that poison lies in wine after observing intoxicated guests. The lesson links national fate to temperance and recalls a father who drinks only water.
The Queen is noted as among the first to wear glasses with a bridge resting on the nose. Earlier spectacles used hinge pivots and required hand support to stay in place.
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