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The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
301st School
Squadron

Add expressions Of indignation.
surprise. dIsnaY. etc On the fares
~ Pvfs. Philip McGogern and
Robert Coonan 2ho, having signed
for transfer fo Georgia n order
10 be nearer home fphil Is from
Phiisdeiuhia, Pa. Bob from Bal
t'mare. Nd Wefc tod that they
we're being sent te--Arizouai
And the fquadron'a iagorite
oaslrne-lmiiatlng the deep boom
Ing voice Of Sgt John Bruner-
voice and Imitation can be heard
from one end Of the area 70 the
other, any time Of The day Or
night.
And s-sgi. Albert Shields
nothing bothers hlm--as long as
he has that famous cup Of coffee
every msninz.
And pop Nelson, father Of the
outfit. listening 70 the varied
troubles Of some few hundred
soldiers. and nonchalantly dis
missing the lot with some offhand
remark that satisfies nobody, but
alves him The satisfaction Of hav-
Ing told their troubles 10 aeone-
one" IN The office.
And VI Paul Roblnette, OF the
guitar team Of Robinetie and
Meacham, vending candy from his
bachelor quarters in barracks
number ?.
And big John Burke-ex boun-
ccr In a Washington cafe, running
around with Pvt Leslie Clark.
about half his size. and the veteran
of about five enlisiments
And Pvt. Henry Avilla. dismiss
ing supply complaints with the inn
nartiality Of traffic court magis-
Tntc.
And pvt. Diris Collins-voted
by an az the aworkinest7 man in
the outfit.
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
303rd School
Squadron

Sgt, Charles Rice, the 503rd's
first sergeant. returned TO his du-
ties after spending an enjoyable
furlouEh in the north. Mrs. Rice
returned with him and they will
make their home in Biloxi.
Adding TO the list OF enjoyable
gatherings Of the past few days
another group of Club 2s" tselec-
tees over % years) arranged a
together TO renew old friend
ships and to bid farewell to 30s.
We who stay behind wish them
the best Of luck and know they
will be missed
According TO applications re-
eeived for flight training, the 3osrd
Is considered the most sir-min d
squadron on the field. Each day
brings new hopefulS laden with
recommendations. evidence of ed
ucation and letters from parents.
All are seeking their place in the
sky and all looking forward to re-
ceiving the coveted silver wings.
They have our wish for happy
lsndings-By Pfc. Louis z. Rapin.
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
397th School
Squadron

Pvt. George NJ. Ashby. the 3e7th
School Squadron pugilist, has been
working out regularly for a fight
with the famous Keesler Field bat
tier, Pvt. Alfred McPhearson, of
Headquarters and Headquarters
Squadron.
"Brrr," has been the exclama-
ton of the boys for the past few
mornings when called for reveille
and calisthentics. The northern
breezes have changed the temper
ature OF keesler Field consider
ably.
II there are any chess players on
the field interested in trying their
skill against two OF the finest, we
suggest that they visit S-Sgt.
Charles w. Gatlin and Pvt. Ralph
A. Bsdura. But come equipped
to do good job of arguing
By Pvt Walter c. Dewitt
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
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309th School
Squadron

Athletic activities have been
rather slack IN the 309th for the
past week. With the cold and
rainy weather we haven't decided
whether to break out the water
wings and ice sxgtcs or 70 stick
70 horseshoes and football.
L. B. z. Hodge. the squadron
athletic and recreation officer. has
made a request for men Interested
in boxing.
Congratulations are in order for
Sgt. Johnny Afford. Sergeant Al
ford recently received his dis
charge and rc-upped all In the same
breath. This makes the fourth
hitch for Sergeant Afford, one
hitch having being served in for
eign service and two in the states.
Corp. Harold Nieder swears that
Yehoudi Is the man who hits you
in the arm with a sledge hammer
after you take your tetanus shot.
Could be,-By Pvt. Ralph II. Win
land,
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05

305th School
Squadron

Among the many unusual facts
~ this squsdron Is our boast OF
having as a member a fuli-fledg-
81 oilot He Is Corp. D. z. Webb
IN Wisconsin Rapids. Wis, and has
fogn and owned several types OF
pisnes AZ the present time Cor
moral Webb IS continuing his fly
Ing al pascaFouia airport Many
stories IA few Of them lalD are
among The remembrsnces OF Cor
poral Webb's flights. Ironically,
CORPORAL Webb IS a flight leader
without a plancl
The squadron orchestra Is go
Ing into full swing with several
Of the personnel donating their
time and efforts 10 form an excel
lent orchestra. PVT Ebert Nc
Even continues 10 steal the show
With hts accordion. A few original
interpretations Of the well-known
song as well as popular and old
time songs are part OF the pro-
gram With 50 much interest
shown In music. the formation OF
a glee club seems the next step.
Another victory for the 3o5th's
sofiball team was recorded last
week by defeating the 4l4th II
TO 7. In the seventh inning with
the score 2 10 in favor of the
4l4th. Manager Dwight Gilroy
came home with the tying run and
Corp Robert Young brought In
another run TO start 305th on a
rally. Pitcher Norman r. Williams
is % be given much Of the credit
for allowing only one hit in five
innings.-By Pfc. Selden 5. VIII
liams.
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
Squadron
395ti, School

Sgt. Algirdas Bartash was hon
orsbly discharged October 30. He
intends to stop in Washington. D.
c., en- route to his home in Wor-
cester, Miss. Sergeant Bartash's
absence will be noticeable in this
organization, as he was well liked.
We wish him much success in
civilian life.
Pfc. Lloyd T. Thompson has
returned from Wittenburg, Wis,
where he spent his furlough. He
reports the northern climate quite
uncomfortable now.
Pvts. Chester L. Psrnham. Law
renee o. Helms and William H.
Evans have departed on furlough
for the cold north.-By Pvt. Ro-
land r. Zeinert
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
415th School
Squadron

More ratings came through this
week. Lucky fellows were Pfc.
Lewis Czech, 5th class specialist;
Pvt. Edwin Silva, pfc: Pvts. Jo-
seph Petit and William Setinek,
4th class specialists, and Pvt. Ar
wed Machut, 5th class specialist
Here are some facts that might
be interesting: The old man OF the
4f5th is none other than 3l-year-
old Bill Setinek. and our squadron
baby is l9-year-old Victor Bur-
CESS.
After inquiry, IL was found that
the squadron's favorite radio pro-
gram Is Dear Nom" We can
really appreciate Homer Stubbs
experience as a draftee in the
Army. For musical program. ask
any OF our swingaroos and they'll
tell you it's Glen Miller's pro-
gram. Don't you agree?-By Pvt
James A. Hurren.
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
Booth School
Squadron

Members Of this Squadron wish
TO extend their thanks to Mrs.
Butso o. Gulfport for her eontri-
button Of magazines and coat
hangers.
2nd 1t R. W. Diekerson was
assigned to this organization, He
has been designated as Squadron
Utilities Officer and Squadron
Inspector. We sincerely hope that
the Lieutenant ean feel he has
been assig cd to one OF the best
organizations on the field.
The och has started class for
typing. instructors are Corp.
cCandy Kid') J B. Kurilla and
Pvtc. lei A. Takacs and E. F.
Molnar. The following men have
volunteered for ins.ruction;
sgt. G. H. killen. Corp. r. A
Anderson, Corp. c. R. Vince. Pvt
lei o. Foley, Pvt lei c. E. Dever-
ger, Pvt. l., Z. Ferguson, Pvt T.
Lakowske, Pvt. J. D. Dedriek.--
BY Corp. Roland r. Hubert.
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
Medical
Detachment

Corp William HammonS left
~oturday for Randolph Field.
-'-x., to attend the Aviation School
Of Medicine.
Pvt John Crane was given an
eie-Fcncy ftirloush recently to
attend a funeral in Sheboygan.
Wis.
Pvt, Samuel Hicks returned
from t.alouFh Wednesday.
The Medical Detachment re-
grets losing M-Sgt, Joseph L
Gros lie is being discharged 10
go on active duty as reserve Of
ficer in the Medical Adminis,ra
tive Corps at Chsnu,e Field. M
Congratulations. pcrgesnt, and
The best Of luck on your new as
signment--By Pfc. Alfred e.
Kainey.
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
Hq.. & Hq., So.
Air Corps Rpl. Ctr.

On Oct, 20 Hd. & Hq. So, aero
was expanded with the addition
OF seven new selcctecs from New
York
One Of our sclecteeS. Charles S,
Kroehmal, was released on octo-
Der %, because he was over 2s
years Of age II is the opinion Of
the men that lst L. James Q. Vim
son, the C. o. OF the squadron,
should be in the recruiting SER
vice, because after he finished his
farewell address. Pvt Kroehmsl
almost re-enlisied for three years.
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
304th School
Squadron

Two members ., this squadron.
p vsies Hubert Wheeler and Blll
Bsgcy. decided 70 90 sky riding
"a grlvate plane rented 81 the
Nsw orleans airport. Pvt Wheel
'er DIoted while PVT Bailey en-
isyed one hour and thirty minutes
al desperafe ar sickness. After >
ssfs landing Pvt. Bailey croons TO
pyt Wheeler. You Got Me This
va BY Pvt. Burton Hawn.
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05

by building and preparing ire
protection apparatus are fur
tier afheaBnF themselves in
fhe al n fire fighting They are
constantly checking f.fe=plugs,
filling ekiInKIHbers and working
On the Varied equipment
Tn fire department ai present
is located iu two stations BY fcu-
ruary. Chief SWctman revealed.
there 0Ili be four stations. each
under the supervision 81 fire
sergeant In each slauanl iWo
shIfta vii bo used. alternating 24-
hour shifts Zach relief viii be
hOadod by iAn cor .oralG The en-
iifa selan Wll ho under Tho de
rcclian ~ s staff sergeant who
wil be directly responsible 70 The
chlefa n present there are lB
prfaica and one rcfgeanl IN The
force.
EQUIPMENT KEEPS PACE
Equipment it was further re-
vented. has been keeping pace
with The rapidly expanding field
SIX fire engines, one "aiK by
ixs truck 8nc reconnaissance ear.
oue panel truck. more ihHB 5000
fire eKiinguIHhcfs. 5000 feet Of
heavy duty hose. gas masks and
fire helmets are only q part II the
equipment uoW on hand
-Four of the engines are Ford
va 4unzHaf ftaf5 s9tfurufFa a5fh 100
gallon booster isnks. FOR use on
small fIEea The other two are
American LaFtance 550sF gallon
pHmpet Zach of the trucks is
1u|pped RIih four Fas nask5. tWo
sets u spot lights. q 50zfuol cx-
tension ladder and o i2-fsot roof
ladder Special rubber ned cam
vas Hftemeu's hriiches have also
been obtained faf the f.femen.
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
3o4th School
Squadron

The squadron is wondering how
Corp. John x. Mccall will make
out on his furlough which he has
been eagerly awaiting for the last
three days. He is to meet his fu-
ture wife, from ST. Louis, at Dali
las, Tex. He promised 10 return
either with the wife, or, falling
in that, to bring back a new car.
1t is the general opinion that
the squadron should keep an eye
on lst Sgt. Bernard J. Kolmans-
berger who received four months
pay last pay day.-By Pfc. John
4. Klyop.
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
414th School
Squadron

Keep the home fires burning,
IS the motto for five OF the boys
this week. Corp. John r. Bhgh,
Pc. Lynwood Willismson, Pfc.
Alden Stordeur, Pfc. Gerald J.
Mistech and Pvt. James W. Will
son Jr. have all secured furloughs
and are visiting their homes.
Biloxi inhabitants are becoming
inquisitive and are asking when
certain 26-foot sloop will go
sliding down the ways". The
sloop is in dry dock on the sea-
wall near the Biloxi Yacht Club.
It's construction is viewed with a
bit of skepiicism and a certain
few people are wondering IL il ill
float, For full particulars, ask Sgt.
Louis N. Fiester-By Pfc. Jim
Hanneman.
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
413th School
Squadron

Corp. A. T. Siccolsi has applied
for Officers Training School.
Quartermaster branch. and Pfc.
Lewis ? Wells has applied for Of
ficer's Training School. Infantry
branch. Pfc. Wells is now an in
structor In the Technical School,
Structures branch. and during his
three and one-hslf years Of ser
vice, has been Ia the Infantry and
seen service in Panama, Canal
Zone.
Pfc. John A. Theisen. left No
Yember for a l5-day furlough TO
be spent al his home in Milwau-
kee, Wis.-By Pfc. John ID. Wool
dridre.
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
396th School
Squadron

Several Of the s96th athletes
engage in the ancient game of
broad jumping. The squadron's s
star athlete, Pfc. Harold Robin
son. jumped Is feet, and said:
"Shucks, that wasn't anything. |
used to jump 20 feet in my stock
ing feet.n-By Pvt John c. Hald-
eman.
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
QUIZ ANSWERS

y sos. A pfc. first class spe-
cialist with more Than a year's
service receives ST6 per month II
he has more than 10 yeaes ses-
vice. his longevity pay would
increase his monthly earnings to
SOS
p Infantry. Cavalry, Armorei
Force. Field Artillery, Coast ar
tillerY Ar Corps Signal Corps
and Corps Of Engineers
81 Harhor defense and anti-air-
craft regiments
~ Three, commanded by a coll
onel,
81 Robert a Lovet
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
3o8th School
Squadron

Over the past weekend our
squadron supply room personnel
had been really waxing indignant
as zoo fresh, naive recruits came
into the sesth full Of much talk
and enthusiasm.
The going got so rough in the
supply room over the weekend,
trying to keep track Of the new
lads that Sgt. L v. Tickus. erst-
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05

while supply sergeant. essed over
next door 70 ne orderly room
and Is noW taking % the duties Of
flight sergeant
Upon inquiry. xe learn that the
3e3th did not play is usual
Thursday evening softbsll game
We don't know, but we surnlse
mat our proves as sof;hali fas
become 50 weii-kBoHn that our
oTer-swed opponent failed 70
snow.-By Pvt Richard c. Abel.
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
us. Engineer Degrees

Two hundred and thirty-four
student officers. on extended ac-
tive duty, have received certifi-
Gates of completion for attendance
at the seventh instructor course
held at Engineer School, Fort Bel
voir, Va. from August 4 to Sep
tember s.
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
Propwash From the Fields Squadrons

and are in steady use. Our re-
creation and day rooms are also
being rapidly whipped into shape.
Heartfelt congratulations 10 Ind
1t. B. G Rigsie OF MS marriage
70 the former Mss Eula Margaret
Franz Of Morzzntown, W. Va
BY Pvt. Philip Rieger.
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
Hq., & Hq., So.
A. G. T. S.

Furlooshs seem 70 be one OF the
principal subjects Of conversation.
There are seven men on fur
lough. The men on lS-day leave
include Pvis. Russell Winter. Fer
dinan Elder, Glen Sieeenhasr.
Ward Berry, Alfred Mcpherson.
Walter Brandt and Sgt Virgil
Staple,on.
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
, Grand "Smoke-eater"
Head Om Fire Dept.

Bueause the lure II Army fire
engines proved too much ior two
n1dzIana. Kccsicr Fieid nos hsf
paf excellence FIRE rhief and
~ equally capable assistant
Chief Ep8n Sweimaa ard ha'
sftanl Il Harvey ehInn spent
many yoafs IN ue Blos FIRE de-
pafimcni also several ca the po-
lire before coming r kect-
la fieid c8ch wih hfIlliant fire.
prevention records Both have
BEEN atsIataBi flfe chiefs in Biloxi
This summer Mcatfs s#ciman.
and chInn however iaak e'Yh
service examinations f0r the posi-
tIans here. and were assigned 10
duty August and a respective
~
CART. WYATT MARSHALL
ThrY have worked together.
under The supervision of Capt
Frank u Wyatt Fire MsrahaiI,
IN training personnel. and main
iAaaf iEt rapidly eKnandtng Post
FIfe Department Enlisted fire.
men. under Chief sWetman's m
iolaRe. have been regularly ai-
tending a fire school conducted in
the back ~ ihc main fire house
They have reached a point says
Chief sWetmsn. where Tiny HEM
selves ere nnA able 70 conduct fire /
prevention classes Tor The nom f.
commissioned officers
Preparations. he adaed. are now 4
under way for tho formation of Z
q fire prevention class Tor IRE AlrI
Corps Technical School lnsiruc- /
TOTS The classes. n adde5 n the I
regular school roster, Wlli be a
dails sui jert NCO ella Hses. all
present. arc held weekly
Tho post fIrcmcn. be continued. I
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05
The KeesIer Field News

Volume ]. Number November s. 1851
This supplement published By The Biloxi coIfport Dahl isr
"Wednesday afternoon without the Federal
and without remuneration 70 the puho Relations staff
opinions
do
Commanding offosrs Of kseslsr fisd
Arthur Brock Commanding officer
1t IL Anthuns y. RzEusln, Public Relations officer
EDITORIAL STAFF
Managing Pvt Clifford n. Jaffs
Assistant Editor Pvt John n Parsons
Efdah1
Richard Alan Cifon Pvt Prescott ~ L Ps1 Robert
l. IIaffef. Charles { Nickel
The Keesler field news., 1941-11-05

BY Corp. Roland f. Hubert
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-15

tex. The vomen's powder room is
especially attractive and is FUR
nished with large glass top
powder table and full length
mirror.
The accessory sales room is
spacious and is constructed for
the best display Of accessories.
In the center of the room is a
large circular display island cover
ed with stainless steel. The entire
room is painted light cream
color.
Walls OF the station office are
lined with random width knotty
pine, the ceiling is Celotex and
the floor is covered with rubber
tile. The adjoining freight office
is finished in a like manner.
The fabrication room has sc-
commodations to handle two cars
at time where the work is done
under cover. 1t is in charge of
competent fabrication expert.
There is special equipment in
the tire and battery room which
adloins the fabrication room.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-15

give Taooms tire most beautiful.
unique and unusual saper-servioe
station in America.
Exterior Of the building Is faced
With structural glass. making Il
the only all-glass station in the
nation according to Maxwell.
Large plate glass windows give
fun view q all offices. waiting
rooms and sales rooms. along the
80 foot frontage.
Another unusual feature Of the
new super station. and one that
= not found elsewhere. - the
waiting lounge room. Maxwell
spared no effort OF money to
make it a home-like. comfortable
waiting room comparable to those
In motorists homes where cusio-
mers. and especially women, may
wait while their automobiles are
being servieed and where travellers
may rest and freshen up.
The large and spacious room Is
completely furnished In modern
leather-covered chrome furniture
with a radio and magazine on
hand for entertainment Wrought
iron ferneries in front Of the two
large windows add another home
like touch while in a corner Is
black and white canary in
large chrome cage Color of the
canary carries out the black and
white Maxwell color scheme.
On one wall Of the lounge room
hangs an original oil painting of
the Mountain done especially for
the Maxwell station by Lionel
Salmon. widely known Tacoma
artist.
The building WAS constructed
by the contracting firm of o. +.
Larson and Son. one OF the lead
ing Tacoma builders.
Designed with many innovations
for the convenience OF motorists
the building has a frontage of $50
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-15
Right Now Service
Awaiting Motorists

mo waiting fast and efficient
service" is the motto Of the new
Maxwell Super service station
opening today.
To insure that no motorist
waits for service there are ten
fast delivery Bennett pumps on a
nearly 500 foot double driveway.
In addition, there are twelve young
alert and experienced service men
to man the pumps and service de-
partments.
The pumps can handle six auto
mobiles at once and the service
men are experienced in giving
courteous and rapid attention to
every detail Of filling and servic-
inE cars
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-15

feet. and depth running from
- 10 so feet
The building is laid out with
an eve towards quick. efficient
service TO the public. and each
service department is a unit in it.
self. II contains a wash rack.
fabrication room. tire and battery
service department. sitting room.
attendants uarters. accessory
sales rooms. station office and
bookkeeping department. and Of
fees for a freight transportation
company.
All rooms except the service de-
partment are finished in strlc-
tural glass and stainless steel. and
carry out the Maxwell black and
white colors.
outside Of the long building Ia
finished in black and white struc-
tural glass with chrome finish
trim. Running the fun length of
the marque is a double fluores-
cent tube white light.
In the center Of the building ex-
tending from the roof is - foot
spectacular beacon sign contain
ing the name Maxwell The spec
tacular sign is constructed with
stainless steel and is topped with
SO inch stainless steel ball In
the daytime the sign appears in
black and white. At night one set
Of red neon lights flash on and is
followed by a second blue set
Both sets then flash on giving n
purple light. Letters in the sign
are made from stainless steel
with transparent glass facing
from which indirect light shines
through.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-15

A half hour brosdoss; during
which Mayor Harry P. Cain. fell
low members Of the city council
~nll dedicate the new station:
music by the popular Esquires.
free balloons and candy for the
kiddies sndd free chocolates for
the public are a few q the SPECIAL
events Of the day.
Giant sesrchhghts VIII play
tattoo on the clouds Saturday night
while three bsrterie. q hroadarc
lights will hattie the ,stion in
liquid sunlight.
Destroyed by fire last Novem-
Der, = temporary station Was
hastily constructed and has been
In operation continuously during
building Of the new station. There
are many Innovations in the new
structure. X. u. Maxwell. presi-
dent Of the Maxwell Petroleum
corporation. has endesvored to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-15

Starting with only two men on
the payroll. and with only two
SOC, 900 gallon storage tanks, the
company today employs more than
$50 persons. directly or indirectly.
and the storage facilities OF the
plant. al 721 Alexander Avenue.
on Tscomas industrial tideflats.
have grown TO almost ten times
their original capacity.
The one small truck first used
for Maxwell gasoline deliveries
has today been replaced BY
fleet Of IA great gasoline trans
ports
A firm belief in the soundness
OF Tacomss development led me
10 establish this business here"
Maxwell said. The growth of
the company TO its present posi-
ton has been made possible by
two main factors: First. Tacoma
has steadily progressed during the
past five years: and second. be-
cause todsy's motorists demand a
quality product at an economy
price.
Maxwell gasoline and other
petroleum product. have never
sacrificed quality. 1t Is our firm
policy 10 offer only the very best
backed by a money-hsek guar
sntee. Modern distributing meth
DDS have made possible the ssv-
ings We pass on TO motorists
More than so service stations
in Tacoma and the immediate vi
cinity feature Maxwell products
exclusively. In addition. the COM
psnv distributes from Kelso north
To the Canadian border. a. well
IS in Yakima and wenatchee.
Maxwell also revealed the fact
that the company WAS 1000 union.
and pointed out that all employees
were on higher-thsn-union scale
wage basis. Maxwell employees
are said 10 be the mig paid
petroleum workers in tho city.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-15

The principal room Is the wait
ing lounge on which no expense
has been spared to make it the
outstanding room of its kind in
any service station in the country.
The lounge is room IA by "A
feet The walls are lined with
random width. white knotty pine
and finished in natural color The
ceiling is lined with Celotex. while
the floor IL covered with large
black and white square rubber
tile.
The lounge is furnished with a
smart three piece davenport in
green blue color leather and
chrome finish and several occa-
sional chairs. A radio and stand
with current magazines provide
entertainment while in one cor
ner is q high chrome bird cage
housing a black and white can