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The Keesler field news., 1942-02-25

Surely Il would please Lientfn-
ant Kccsler il he could see the
long lines Of graduated Air Mech
anlts. moving off 10 the line,
where they win keep In top-
fighting trim the modern planes
30 iaf superior TO the winged an
iinue in which be was shot down
over the German lines on Oct 8,
1913.
The son Of Nal. Gen samuel
Il. keasler. Greenwood. Miss.
commander OF the Mississippi Ma
lional Guard for eight years before
the World War. Lieutenant KEGS
lcr enlisted with his brother VIII
liam 2. keeslor, n May 1917.
After winning his commission al
the n oglethofpe. Ga, officers
school, Lieutenant Keesler trans
ferfcd TO the Fl snl. Okla.. OBJ
servers school. lie was graduated
there ia September, 1917. and sent
10 Bordeaux. France, with the
gath Aero Squadron,
The Greenwood American Le-
glen Post is named in his honor
Isl 1t II ". Riley knew best
ol an the valor Of the man after
whom this field Is named lie
WIS the pilot Of The plane in which
Lieutenant Keesief was an OBJ
server. and he survived 10 report
what happened
In The late afternoon OF the Slh
Of October. 1918, Ii. keesier and
myself were on a mission east Of
Yerdun. shortly after We crossed
the line and just before we had
covered the assigned territory
fuur fnkkers came from the
French side of The line and at
lacked rs. am certain II. kces-
Ter shot down the leader as he
attacked first. and | saw him go
down In a steep nose dive. The
other three opened fire lmmsd-
The Keesler field news., 1942-02-25
4l4th Plays
Pioneer in
Tent City
Area Revived to
House Overflow
of Growing Field

Tent City has been revived and
today is full Of activity by the
4i4th Technical School Squadron
which returned to its canvas bar
racks" after three months in
Blocks % and 30. The squadron
had been one Of the last moved
from the Naval Reserve Park area
last November.
Outfitted with many more con-
veniences than they had last fall
the soldiers in the 4i4th mind
only the long walk TO chow, lst
Sgt Perry Updike declared last
week. He expects other squadrons
to be added to Tent City soon.
The squadron is using the old
Post Exchange pavilion and sew
erai tents for a supply room, Sgt.
Updike reported. Temporary
squadron headquarters are in the
white house in Naval Reserve
Park. Capt. William A. McCarty
Is Squadron Commander.
The Keesler field news., 1942-02-25
Red Cross
Sends Keesler
Mail to Axis

Personal messages to relatives in
Germany, Italy. Japan or nations
occupied by enemy forces may be
sent by Keesler Field men through
the Red Cross field office here.
Louis W. Link, field director, said
recently.
Under rules Of the Office of
Censorship, this is the only manner
in which Americans may COM
municate with relatives and
friends in Axis-occupied coun-
tries.
Letters cannot be accepted. The
Red Cross provides a special form
for such messages. Notes, which
should be confined to 25 words
and should be IN English, must be
Of a purely personal or family
nature. II a foreign language Is
used, English translations must be
attached. No mention can be made
Of locations, geographic names or
business matters.
The Keesler field news., 1942-02-25

craft specialists. New AM Schools
will be formed from permanent
party men and graduates of Cha
nuts's two children" - Keesler
Field and Sheppard Field. Wichi-
Ia Falls, Tex.
Other graduates from Keesler's
Class No. will disperse to such
Air Corps units as: Moddy Field,
Valdosta, Ga; Napier Field, Do
than, Ca; Spence Field, Moultrie,
Ga: Shaw Field, Sumpter, sc;
Perrin Field, Sherman, Tex, Fos-
ter Field, Victoria, Tex; Air Corps
Advanced Flying Schools at Mis-
sion, Tex, Lubbock, Tex, and
Midland, Tex; the Air Corps Cum
merry School at Harlingen, Tex,
and the Air Corps Basic Flying
School at Greenville, Miss.
The Keesler field news., 1942-02-25
Three Faiths
Hold Lenten
Services Here

Post chaplains last week be-
gan an active schedule of Len
ten services for the men at
KeeSler Field.
For Catholics there are two
daily masses, each starting al
:. IN William Mitchell Mem
orial Chapel and Recreation
Hall 32. The stations of the
cross are said each Wednesday
night in the chapel.
There is an Episcopal Holy
Communion service every
Thursday al 5 a. m. In the
chapel. ana Lutheran services
are held every Thursday at
up. m. in The chapel.
The Keesler field news., 1942-02-25

he must have suffered terribly, he
showed wonderful self control
and won the admiration Of all the
German soldiers who came 10 look
at him. IT.. keesler died the fol-
lowing noon.
1T. Keesier's conduct was q
grand demonstration of the morale
of our Air Service and ] hope that
II will not go unrecognizcd.
Lieutenant Riley's hope is being
realized Friday with the dediea-
ton Of huge Air Corps Teehnieal
School in his name, and probably
every graduating Air Mechanic is
resolving to bring further glory to
the name of their patron hero.
The Keesler field news., 1942-02-25
SOLDIERS PREFER
MYSTERIES, FICTION
Librarv Reveals First keesIer Choice

Popular fiction, such as. For
Whom the Bells Toll" by Ernest
Hemingway, "Porgy,' by Du Bose
Hayward, western novels inelud-
ing. TO the Last Man" and Sun
set Pass by Zane Grey, Army life
stories and mysteries are leading
the popularity list at the recently
opened Keesler Field Library,
Miss Mary Throckmorton, Post
Librarian announced.
"Mein Kampf," by Adolph Hit
Ter. "Hitler and l." by o. Strasser,
and Blood, Sweat and Tears" by
British Prime Minister Winston
Churchill were among the sought,
after non-fiction modern historical
works.
Borrowers cards may be drawn
The Keesler field news., 1942-02-25

from squadron commanders;
books may be taken from the lib
rary from 10 a. m. to 10 p m.
daily. The library viii not be
open nights on which dances or
other events are held in the Serv-
ice Club.
The library staff is working in
shifts SO that sufficient number
OF men viii be on hand through
out the day to aid in book sell
ection and reference.
The Post Library is located on
the second floor OF the Service
Club in Block IA. 2nd 1t. Nicholas
II. Nance is Library Officer.
The Keesler field news., 1942-02-25

Joseph C. Pace and Edgar l. Brook
houzen,
Corporals Harold Pasternack, Gene
Diamond, Roger {. Studebaker Sidney
2. Peterson. Walter o. Yerneulille,
Giles r. Babeock, James o. Mccollum,
leland p Bear. Robert L. Welsh. Gus
j. Hochradei. William p. Cole, John n
stafke, Jack Bennett Wasserman, Alan
r. Lyon and Frederick w. kahlmus.
Jr..
PICS Donald b McLagan. Clifford
C. Hartweil Thomas II. Sorenson, Jr..
Lee r Davis. Michael pivarnik, Ray
W. Harvey. Lester NJ Peters, George
r. Randall and Benjamin b, Petersons
Pvts John W Kern. Arch ID. Woods.
Jr.. Ralph Hopkins, Robert X. Canister.
Louis A. st. Roman. James p, Whor-
ton James II Sorenson, Jr.. William
j Thompson, William r. Barnett, Jr.,
Hugh s. McDevitt. Edward A. Trautt.
John T. Skinner. Wilfred G.. Benney,
William A. Giovanoni. Charles PEN
rose, Jr. Douglas r. Small. Shaheen $.
Haney. Philip F. Larson. Julias A.
Payne. MAYER c. Posner and Philip
G. Malmberg.
The Keesler field news., 1942-02-25
Furloughs, Leaves Restored
toAIl But Students, Recruits
AN to PM

a hayonei beats . bullet
S. Tel uhe truth sqsaftig face
the music. and take Fsuf punish
msnt like . man. for rood sol
dirr won't lie. he doesn't snik. and
is no squsaisr.
6. He mereiful ia fhs tqsInsn Of
your foe and shame Them not. fer
you are a man pltr and shield The
children In your captured terfi-
tory. fer Yeu were once help
icss child.
7. Bear In mind hai The enemy
is your enems and The enemy Of
humanity until he Il killed or cap
turcd: lhrn be Is your drAr broth
er Or fellow soldier beaten or
shamcd whom you honld no fur
thsr humliiate.
a DO your best 10 keep your
head clear aud e0oi. your bpds
clean and comfortable, and yuuf
feet In good condition; for you
think with your head. fight with
vaur body. and march With your
feet
3. he Of good cheer and high
courage. shifk neither work nor
DANGER. suffer IN silence, and cheer
the comrades al your side with
smile.
10 Urrsd defeat, bat not wounds
fear dishonor. but moi death. and
die game. whatever the task, re-
member Tho motto Of The division,
ri Shall Be Done.
These lcn commandments do
not particularly apgly 10 Air Corps
men. or necessarily 10 men In the
United States armed forces They
were written by great French
warrior. for a great French Army
during World War
The Keesler field news., 1942-02-25
ROMANCE?

LERDo FIELD. Calf, Feb. rs.
Actress Jean Parker left her
Hollywood home TO visit this field
recently TO see a soldier friend
Romance2 No, II was her brother
Pvt. Donald S. Coward.
The Keesler field news., 1942-02-25
DESTINATIONS LISTED

Under the nations great ex-
pansion program, Chanute Field,
ILL.,, long the only Air Mechanics
School in the Air Corps setup, will
soon stop air mechanic instruction
to concentrate on second echelon
instruction-the production of air.
The Keesler field news., 1942-02-25
Complete Field
Memorial to


The dedication Of the AR Corps Technical School here
Ffdny VIII mark the completion OF memorial to gallant
American of 1918 who continued to fight although fatally
wounded with such courage that his foes expressed
admiration for his spirit He was 2nd 1t Samuel Reeves
The Keesler field news., 1942-02-25

standing men, they viii assume
the responsibilities Of instructors
Mt the new school.
The Keesler field news., 1942-02-25
THE 80 DAILY HERALD
Soldier:

You'll find The Baox-Gupoort Daily Herald sale
Keeser Field every afternoon except sunday about 4S0
Comparison will show II carries keeser Field
and later Associated Press than other afternoon
newspaper.
Mailed anywhere in the US for ese month
The Wednesday edition The BoN-Gupot Daily Herald
containing The Keeser Field News supplement mailed
anywhere The United States for So year Sll0 for
months Address: Biox-Guport Daily Herald, Biloxi Miss
The Keesler field news., 1942-02-25
.15-Day
Limit
Some Extensions
Possible Under
New Regulations

Furloughs and leaves Of nb.
sence for assigned enlisted
personnel at Keesler Field.
cancelled December 3. have
been restored to members Of
the Air Corps Technical
School and Air Corps Replace
ment Center who are not in
training and to members Of
the Weather Detachment and
the Army Airways commun.
ications System.
A limit Of IS days has beer
placed on the furloughs, with ez'
tensions possible only in cases d
emergency verified by the Amer
ican Red Cross. No man Is eiiKibli
for more than 30 days furloug'
IN n year.
The Keesler field news., 1942-02-25
WEAR GIVES

Soldiers on furlough will be al
lowed 10 wear civilian clothes, but
II they wish to take advantage u
the service mems rates on busss
or trains. they must travel in UNI
form. Regardless OF his dress.
however, officials cautioned. the
soldiers conduct and appearance
should be a credit 70 the service.
Applications for furloughs are
made through squadron orderly
rooms. but the officer In charss
Of the office or department Ia
which the soldier works must cor-
tify that the office can spare the
services OF the applicant for FUR
Tough, the announcement said.
The applications must be exc
culed and approved by the officer
In charge OF the office where the
soldier works and by the squadron
commander at least ~ hours be-
fore the furlough is to start.
The Keesler field news., 1942-02-25
RED CROSS AIDS

Emergency furloughs still nay
be granted to soldiers in training
with ACTS and AcRC II the Red
Cross oertifies that their presence
Is urgently needed al home.
In revision OF Glass "A" and
Glass "B" pass regulations which
accompanied the furlough order
a 10 p. m. eurfew was restored
on Saturday nights for holders OF
Glass "B" passes.
The Keesler field news., 1942-02-25
Dedication

CONTINUED from page onei
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-09

Miss Cecil jackson, Of Green
wood, was a guest of Mrs. Irby John
son Sunday.
Friends of Mrs. ]. B. Shamburger
will regret to learn that she will un-
dergo two major operations at the
Methodist Hospital in Memphis where
she went this week. Mr.. Shamburger
went up Monday to be with her..
Friends Of the Rev. E. S. Lewis,
popular Methodist pastor, are sorry
to know that he was unable to fill
his pulpit Sunday due to illness. He
is To- under treatment at the Bap-
fist Hospital in Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Ernest Wigley,
West spent Sunday with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Deck Johnson and M
johnson.
Miss Melba Tucker was a business
visitor in Lexington Monday.
=
Mrs. Madge Lipsey was unable to
fill her duties at the Durant School
this week because Of the continued
illness Of her mother, Mrs. H. B.
Malone. Their many friends wish for
Mrs. Malone a speedy recovery.
Miss Mary Bowie has returned to
Belhaven College in Jackson after
spending Easter holidays here with
her parents.
Miss Ruth Rea spent the Easter
holidays in Louisville, Ky.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W.. Drane, Jr.
and Thomas Walton spent Easter
here with his parents. The latter re-
NAMED for a visit.
4
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Christopher,
nee Evelyn Thomas, visited relatives
in Memphis over the week end.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-09
Mrs. CresweN and
Miss Witt BPW Hostesse.

Mrs. Charlotte Cresswell enter
tanned the members Of the B. and p.
W: Club in her home Friday night,
March 9th, assisted by Miss Edner
Lee Witt, co-hostess. The meeting
opened with the reading of the min
utes by club secretary, Mrs. Jessie
Lewis. All the members were urged
to be present at the next business
meeting as election of new club Of
ficers and delegates to the state
convention will be held at that time.
The committee chairmen were al
so reminded again to have their fin
al reports in on March 31st. The
membership chairman, Mrs. Virgie
Johnson put up to two names for
membership in the club. Miss Vera
Herbert, club president, turned the
meeting over to Mrs. Maude Tatum
program chairman for the evening.
Mrs. Tatum's subject was Keeping
Fit for Defense"
Miss Bettye Lockridge gave an
interesting test on each club men,
ber's present physical fitness. Miss
Georgia Mcintyre gave an account
of a story relating to the subject.
The consumers responsibility in
Americas vital program Of defense
was given by Mrs. Jessie Lewis.
The Easter motif was carried out
in the delicious refreshments serv-
ed by the hostesses.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-09
Ruth Howard Hostess
To u. D. C.'s April 1st

Miss Ruth Howard opened her
home last Wednesday to the Durant
Daughters Chapter of U. d. C.'s with
an usual attendance. The reception
rooms of the lovely Howard home
were artistically decorated through
out with a profusion of beautiful
spring flowers and the American and
Confederate flags.
The meeting was opened with the
reading of the Ritual" and Salute
to the Flags"
Prayer-Mrs. Ed Lewis.
Tribute to Mrs. Elma King-Mrs.
Zouella Bacon.
Opportunity-Mrs. Annie Ramsey
Reading-Pauline Carter.
The hostess assisted by Miss Pau
line Carter served a delicious and
colorful salad plate to the members
and the following guests: Mrs.
Frank Smith, Mrs. Ed Lewis, Misses
Kate Pinson and Pauline Carter.
The May meeting will be in Mrs.
w. B. Nicols home.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-09
DRAFTED
FOR SPRING

m S uit dresses Of
n sheer crepe with
n crisp touches Of
N white and arrest
B Ing e lines
n capture high
n b o n this
N ga re.
n freshing contrast
to service uni.
forms. This femi-
/ nine New York
creation has .
sheer sharkskin
blouse top with
rhinestone but.
tons.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-09
Bette Clair MCGEE
Hos Birthday Party

Bette Clair MCGEE celebrated
her fifth birthday Tuesday from
$3.50 to $50 with an Easter egg
hunt.
Bette greeted her young guest
wearing blue taffeta with yellow
ribbon and socks. Carolyn Guion
found the prize egg and was award
ed the prize of a large chocolate
and mint egg. Rabbits and candy
Easter eggs were the favors.
The group sang Happy Birthday
to the young hostess and cake and
cream were served to the follow
ing:
Buddie Waller, Mrs. Waller, Mrs.
j. ]. Gilmore, Billie and Charles
Irby, 10 Ann Robinson, Patricia
Taylor, Jeanette Engelman, Gail
and Billy Stonestreet, Carolyn and
Bette Marie Guion, and Davis May
Morgan.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-09

James Longinotti, Millsaps Col
lege, spent the week end at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Ferguson ant
son spent Easter here with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Alsbury
The latter remained for a visit with
his grandparents.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Albin visited
relatives in Coffeeville last weekend.
Miss Mary Cooper, secretary to the
Registrar, MSCW, Columbus, spent
the week end with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. D. Cooper.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Strub, Her
sardc. visited relatives here during
Easter.
B. L. Barth spent Easter Sunday
with Mrs. Barth in Tupelo.
Mrs. Rupert Ellard spent Satur-
day in Canton.
Mis- Doris Norwood, Jackson, was
a recent guest Of her aunt, Mrs.
Albert T'atum and Mr.. Tatum.
Mrs. 81 Dobbs has returned to St.
Louis after visiting her mother, Mrs.
! ,rgill and sister. Mrs. J. NJ. How
I'D, here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pugh Winborn have
returned from a delightful two weeks
visit with their son, Jack, in the U.
S. Marines.
Miss Sara Howard, Jackson, spent
a few days at home last week.
John Lee Carney, Oxford. was a
business visitor in Durant Tuesday.
Mrs. Dick Holmes, West, was a
Durant visitor Wednesday.
Mrs. Harris Rhyme, West, visited
here Thursday.
DR.. and Mrs. w. X. Weaver and
son spent the week end in McComb
with relatives.
. y
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Ray are
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
N. Thorne at Parchman..
Mrs. Walter Durham, Jr. and Mrs.
Miles Ray spent the week end with
their respective husbands in Camp
Polk, La.
Mrs. w. f. McCune was a recent
Memphis visitor.
Mrs. Malcolm Cade and Mrs. Bill
Hand, West, were Durant visitors
Saturday.
Miss Maggie Weeks spent II, week
End with her parents at Wes-.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-09

Miss Melba Tucker, Miss Emma
Katherine White and Earl Downer
went to Kosciusko to So. sThe Little
Foxes" Thursday afternoon.
Miss Lillian Tucker, of Pass
Christian was a visitor here this
week end to visit her brother, Bill
Tucker. popular manager Of the MPL
company.
Mrs. H. A. Causey left Friday to
visit her son, j. d. and Mrs. Causey
who are now located at Florence,
Alabama.
Mr.. and Mrs. Randolph Campbell,
Goodman, were Durant visitors
Wednesday.
Mrs. w. H. Counts has returned
from a visit with her daughter, Mrs.
Maurice Schrock at Picyaune. The
latter and her young daughter are
getting alone fine.
Miss Tommie Foster. Tchula, was
II business visitor here Wednesday
Frank Edwards, Jackson, was a
home visitor Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Ray and
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ray went to
New Orleans last week. Robert sail
ed Friday for Panama to do work
for the government. Henry Moss and
Paul Gregory sailed at the same time
as Robert to do the same work.
Friends of Miss Pearl Mcgee will
be glad to learn that her nephew.
Spot" Petty, of Greenwood, has
been found to be safe. He was one
of the boys stationed at Pearl Har-
Dor and many Of his relatives and
friends had thought his lost.
Lewis MCGEE, New Orleans, was y
recent guest of his aunt, Mrs. Clarke
Knott and Mr.. Knott.
Mr.. W. H. Hughes and Billy, Of
Jackson, were visitors here Satur-
day.
Miss Kathryn Parkinson, MSCW,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
y. S. Parkinson during the spring
holidays.
Clark Stevens is home from Nor
folk, Va. where he completed a DEL
sci engine course. He will report for
assignment to duty in New Orleans
Friday morning.
Robert Ray, Henry Nose and Paul
Gregory left the past week for New
Orleans where they will sail for the
Panama Canal Zone where they will
be engaged in construction work
under the war Department.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Marlborough
and daughter, Ellen Wells, visited
heir sister, Mrs. Walter Durham, Jr
here Friday. Mrs. Durham Joined
in a visit with their sister.
Mrs. J. D. Langford at Laurel. They
a trip to Bellingrath Gar
lens near Mobile, Alabama, over
he week end.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-09
BPW Club Will Elect
New Officers. TONIGHT

All members of the Durant BUSH
ness and Professional Women's Club
are urged to attend the annual bust
ness meeting at the Hotel Durant
tonight at seven o'clock.
Officers for the new year will be
elected at this time.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-09
Mrs. Eugene Cole
Hostess al BRIDGE

Mrs. Eugene Cole was hostess to
Ter bridge club Tuesday at her
home.
In the games Mrs. G. W. Drane
was high and Mrs. Paul Odom scored
second high.
Dainty refreshments we're served
at the conclusion Of q delightful
afternoon.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-09
Mesdomes Rosson and
B0rrunco Entertain

Mesdames R. E. Rosson, Jr. and
u. NJ. Barranco entertained members
of the Third Grade Class at the Du
rant school with an Easter egg hunt
Friday afternoon in Wilkes Grove.
Both ladies are 3rd grade class
sponsors.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-09
DELINQUENT ADVALOREM TAXES
City of Dur0nt, MissisSpo;

Default having been made in the payment Of municipal advalorem
taxes assessed against the hereinafter described property for the yea
l941, l. Mrs. c. W. Cress~el, Tax Collector of the City Of Durant, Mis-
sippi, will within legal hours o the goth day of April, 1912, at the South
sisippi, offer for sale, and sell to the highest bidder for cash. the fol-
door of the Mayors Office in said City Of Durant, Holmes County, Mis-
lowing described lands. delinquent for municipal Advalorem taxes and
printers fee for the fiscal year, 1941, as the same appears Of record
in M office, to-wt:
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-09


Mr.. and Mrs G. n. Pescoek havs
purchased > homo on Lamar street.
Mrs. J. E. johnson and little son,
James, Jr, has returned to there
home in McComb after spending two
weeks with her mother and father,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Sanders.
Mrs. Vivian Thomas Of Jackson
visited her old time friend, Mrs.
W. A. Sanders recently.
Mrs. J. S. Mcbride Of Delhi, La.
La. is the guest of Mrs. J. j. Gil
more for a few days.
Continued on page Six.)
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Lyon spent
the week end in Hattiesburg visit
ing their daughter. Mrs. j. r. Estes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Teddy Stout and
daughter, Patricia, Birmingham, Ala
are visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ross Rhyme.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-09
Society . C|ubs ; Personals

It's the desire of this paper to pHsh full account of all the news in Duant The incest courtesy
you can show yor guests is to have their visits menhoed ii. this paper Also let your friends know
through these counnsw when you go away Wew will appreciate our readers phonng in or turning in lNk
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