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The Keesler field news., 1942-07-15
Pvts. James J. Joyce, MPs,
Do Make You See Double

Even Einstein wouldn't be able
to divide a name into two num-
bers and get an answer, but the
Army did just that in the case Of
Pvt. James Joseph Joyce, 81, Of
Brooklyn, N. Y, and Pvt. James
Joseph Joyce, 81, McKeesport, Pa.
Privates Joyce and Joyce start
ed life uneventfully about the
same time in neighboring states,
and lived rather prosaicly. But
when both were sent to the Army
Air Forces Technical School at
Keesler Field, their troubles be-
gan. And when both were assigned
to duty as MPs on the same day,
July l, they found themselves in
an inextricable state Of confusion.
Added TO that, both were as
signed TO the same barraek in the
593rd Tech. Sc. So.
THIRD JAMES J. JOYCE
Their Army serial numbers pre-
sent only a partial solution TO the
problems which have increased
and grown since their arrival here.
Private Joyce of Brooklyn has
323229i0. while McKeesport's Pri-
vste Joyce's number is 33070857.
And to add to the state Of con-
fusion, there is another Pvt. James
J. Joyce on the Field, James Jack
son Joyce, Of the 3O9th Tech. Sc.
So, and 20 other Joyees among
the enlisted men and officers.
Sgt Robert Kerns, Chief Clerk
OF the Post Security Section, has
dubbed the Brooklyn Private
Joyce, Junior. However, this
doesn't solve the situation; il just
helps little. In getting pay, lsun-
dry. mail, passes, furloughs. as
signments and the l0l things in
which name is used, the per-
plexity Of Private Joyce. the Mp,
OF the 593rd Tech. Sc. So, being
confused with Private Joyce, the
Mp, Of the 593rd Tech. Sc. So,
The Keesler field news., 1942-07-15

PIP possibilities and had him
assigned as permanent party
IL Jos's PIP appetite keeps up
and his AwOI. habits are kept
down. Sergeant Frantz viii
put the bird iIp Tor Pfc. again
August /. In view Of that,
The painting sPfc. Joe Duck,
A.S.N., g876ssazl," Is not be-
ing changed on the handsome
blue and gold cage-house in
which Joe viii travel should
the squadron be assigned 10
another Post.
At night. Joe surla up his
web-feet wherever he feels
comfortable and slscps until
his Sergeant wakes him Days
he hangs around the orderi,
roona--that ~. except for
couple OF hours before inspec
- 1l<zG1~
The Keesler field news., 1942-07-15
Officers to End
Drill Saturday

A review of the first class OF
nearly 100 officers 10 graduate
from the Basic School for Officers
here will be held Saturday on the
apron Of Hangar 5. The officers
will have completed a six-weeks
course in marching, drilling and
administrative work.
Officers attending this school,
conducted by the Replacement
Training Center, have either been
commissioned directly from civil
life or have not been on active
duty for a number of years. Plans
are being made for a second class.
The Keesler field news., 1942-07-15
ANS May Apply
for Gunner School

Air Mechanics students nov.
may apply for aerial Eunner.s
training and will be sent 10 school
Immediately upon completion o.
their course here, Mai. James ID.
Casey. Assistant ST., in charge o.
Special Service Schools, revealed
yesterday.
To speed the procurement o
gunners, Major Casey announced
that all applications will be OBJ
tanned from Sgt, Ralph Graves in
the Classification Office. Recrea-
ton Hall 8.
Immediately after filing out The
application form the candidate
viii be sent TO the Flight Surgeon
for his physical examination
Should he qualify physically he
will be sent 10 school "in 3 very
short time"
Three classes OF men are ell
gible: recruits, students and per-
manent personnel. Recruits win
be allowed time from their basic
drill to apply and take their phys
ical examination.
All graduates Of the five-wecs
course are promoted 10 Corpora
and assigned TO combat duty, viii
wings and flight pay. All candi
dates up to and including III
grade of Sergeant will 60 TO schoc
Yin grade while those In highe
grades viii go as Sergeants. Will
at gunnery school the men ma,
apply for Officer Candidat.
School.
Gunners must be at least II
years old and not over five feet IL
inches or i70 pounds. They mus
have scored at least 100 in the
Army General Classification test,
have perfect eyesight and suffer
from no chronic disease.
The Keesler field news., 1942-07-15
BY PVT. ARTHUR WRIGHT

Rookie Roe had the day of yes
terday.
He earned Il by being perfect at
inspection couple Of weeks back.
A day off is one thing Rookie Roe
did not Want-but he earned il,
and, Like + or lump il, he had to
take Il.
BY Eolly, he pledged, next time
III have at least one little thing
wrong and show 'em.
Roe's flight leader insisted that
il be a full day Of complete free
dom from duty. Roe prefers rou-
The Keesler field news., 1942-07-15
Two ChapeIs

Construction Of two ehapeis. 10
be located in Blocks IA and 81,
started today and VIII be complete
ed September 10. the Corps Of En-
giners announced this week.
At present the chsplains ara
holding services IN the Posts Viii
liam Mitchell Memorial Chapel as
well as in Recreation Halls. War
Department Theatres and out-of-
doors.
The Keesler field news., 1942-07-15
500 Attend
Chapel Concert

More than 500 'Keesler Field
men attended the first IN a series
Of Sunday afternoon musical con-
certs IN the Post Chapel last Sun
day at 2.30 pm. S. Sgt. Raymond
Z. Watkins, Post Organist, played
and Corp. cnauncey Roth, A & r
Office baritone, sang Next week
Pvt. Louis Gehrn, Assistant Pos.
Organist, will accompany Pvt,
Edoert Ruhl, tenor.
The Keesler field news., 1942-07-15

Everyone tip-toed down 10 stand
roll call, which was, Of course,
read in a stage whisper. The men
sounded off here" by raising their
hands.
Calistfaentics was directed in
pant0nime and cadence was
counted by the instructor on his
finger tips.
But when everyone had been
herded around the block and
stumbled INTO the barracks, they
found Rookie Roe about TO take
a EhoHer--Iushsd from the ex-
The Keesler field news., 1942-07-15

Pvt Glenn r. Davis, &c. OF the
s06th Tech. Sc. So. was killed last
Friday night when the propeller
he was turning to prime an en-
gine In the test block building
kicked him back. throwing hirn
against me wall and breaking his
neck. Il was the schools first fatal
accident.
The Keesler field news., 1942-07-15
Hop In Sign
Means Ride
for Soldiers

hi. Soldierl Hop In viii be
the greeting 10 Keesler Field SOL
diers from civilians who are CO.
operating in the local drive 70
urge all motorists 10 offer rides
10 men IN uniform.
The campaign, which was
launched through the Biloxi
Chamber Of Commerce last week,
originated through the efforts oi
Corps. David Sackson and William
w, MeAfichael, A & r non-eoms,
and has received the full approval
OF civic leaders and Col. Robert Z,
Nj. Goolricls. Post Commanding Of
ficer. The design for the Hop In
sticker was drawn by Corp. Jack
Kreismer, Of the Special Services
Office.
Colonel Goolrick emphasiz-
ed the fact that although sol
diers are not permitted 10
hitch hike. II is within the
rules TO accept rides offered
them by civilians.
Warren jackson, secretary Of
the Chamber OF Commerce, ex-
planned that the stickers were not
being sent Wholesale through
out the vicinity, because II is de-
sired that the gesture of giving a
soldier a ride "mean something to
both civilian and service man;
that it be a gesture Of spprecia-
ton by the car owner to the man
in uniform.
Stickers are given free on re-
quest. They are being distributed
through the Chamber OF Com
merce and various Biloxi civis
organizations.
The Keesler field news., 1942-07-15

Roe's barracks
leader cooperated
70 foil any plan
Roe might devise
TO have his day
off be routine az
usual Lest the
barracks inmates
wsken Roe al re-
veille, the bar
racks leader gent
ly prodde1 each
one and nurmsS==-
ed in his ear that
il was tine 70
get I'D, please.
The Keesler field news., 1942-07-15
NEW CHINA oLIPPEas

The side porches Of Keesler mess
halls are being altered 10 allow
the installasion Of two additional
washing machines in each
mess hall, Mai Thers Hinson,
General Mess Officer. revealed to-
day.
The Keesler field news., 1942-07-15
10TH MEss HALL READY

The 10Th Keesler Field mess
hail Is expected 70 be completed
within a week, the Corps Of En-
gineers announced yesterday.
The Keesler field news., 1942-07-15
1T. ROTH ADVANCES

1st 1t. Robert J. Roth last week
succeeded Mai. Laurence c'Toole
as Officer in Charge. Clsssifics-
ton Division. Major O'Toole has
left for Atlantic City, NJ. J.
The Keesler field news., 1942-07-15
$500 Prize Awaits
Safety Test Winners
Suggestion.
Slogan Entries
TO Fight Accidents

Twelve prizes totalinE 500 N
war bonds and stamps. viii be
awarded The winners of Two safety
contests starting today FOR kecs-
Ter Field enlisted r.en N oanIunc-
ton with a nationwide effort 10
reduce all types Of accidents n
LIE Army AR Forces.
half the pF5ae money VIII be
given for the SIX best suggestions
Tor specific safety improvements
which could ee made anywhere
on the Field. The other sIO0 VIII
be awarded men who submit The
six best safety slogans. The latter
may be illustrated II the confess
tant has artistic abilities
DEADLINE July 30
In each contest first prize vii
be q $50 war bond. second prize, a
SIS war bond. third prise, $40 in
war stamps. Prizes OF IS in war
stamps viii % awarded the three
contestants receiving honorable
mention in each contest.
Entries viii be received II Tie
Public Relations Office. Block 81,
Building z. until pm. July 30
Winners win be announced In the
Aug 5 issue Of The Keesler Field
News after their selection by =
committee Of judges to be appoint
ed next week
Both contests are IN line with the
Army Air Forces increasing of-
forts TO reduce 70 an absolute min
imum all accidents due to care
lessness. Capt. Harry d. kurlz.
Public Relations officer, who re-
turned from a regional safety
meeting al Maxwell Field, Ala,
last week, ASSERTS that safety on
the part OF airplane mechanics,
such as The thousands who have
been trained at keesler Field, Is as
vital 10 the nations war effort s1
care on tho part OF flying crews
in actual combat. However. he
pointed out, safety Is important In
every branch OF The Field, sine,
accidents in squadron area, bar
rack or office. directly affect tn,
efficiency OF the Air Forces as
whole.
5o-wORD LIMIT
Entries in the Safety Suggestio
Contest must be specific and con
else. The contestant should poiI
i, out an actual safety hazard {
! the Post and tell what he thin
!, should be done 10 correct Il. I
: may cufer NJ many suRxssflons
he wishes, but should limit eae
, to so words.
Entries IN the Safety Sioga
contest should be keen and point
ed, adaptable TO posters. Tn
shorter and znappier. the better
Contestants who possess drawing
talent may illustrate their slo.
gans. in black and white. or In
colors, but illustrations are moi
absolutely necessary. The confess
iant may. n he chooses, describe a
cartoon or poster drawing which
would set off his slogn TO the best
advantage. He may submit as
many entries A he chooses.
In case OF duplicate entries in
either contest, the one received
first viii be eonsidered for the
awards.
The Keesler field news., 1942-07-15
Field to Broadcast
Vox Pop July II

Nox Pop. the ''voiee Of ne Peo-
pie, noted radio Quiz program.
viii be broadcast cosst-to-eoast,
from Keesler Field Monday. July
p. from ! 10 7:3o pm.
The program. enanating from
the Service Club, VIII be aired
through station WWTs. New Or
leans, over the Columbia network.
This viii be the firsi Vox Pop
program broadcast from an Army
Air Forces Technical School.
The show viii be conducted BY
PARKS johnson, veteran radio an
nouneer and quiz-makter. and
Warren Hull, former motion pic
.ure actor. The program consists
Of short interviews with outstsnd-
ing and Interesting enlisted men
on the Field.
Prizes viii be given to all par
ticipants.
Attendance is restricted 10 nil
itary personnel Doors will open at
$50, and no one viii be admitted
after $50 pm.
Tomorrow night the regular
Thursday evening Free For ALP
program. broadcast from 2. 20
7.s0 over station WWL from War
Department Theatre No. will
feature the premiere Of pss.1 } Ish:s Ss;::ss
Saeco's recently composed Strict
ly Germproof." !"
The entire program viii be de-
dicated to Louisiana. home OF
Brig. Gen. Claire I. Chennault
whose son, Pvt. Charles Chennaulf
of Kessler Field, win be inter-
viewed. Music win be furnished
by Corp. David Saekson and the
string quartet and by S. Sgt. Rus
sell Sessions and the Post Air
Force Dance Band. The quartet
viii play several Louisiana folk
tunes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-11
Leo Scully Is CivenLeaveBy
 Welfare Board
Katherine Brennan to Be
 Acting Supt.; C. o. P. Member Resigns

Naugatuck, August II. - Welfare Superintendent Leo Scully, who is now in the Army, was given a leave of absence without pay by the welfare board at its meeting last night. Miss Katherine Brennan, social service worker in the department, was named acting superin- tendent, and the finance committee of the board and the warden were empowered to consider an adjustment of her sal ary and report back to the board.
 Warden Leo J. Brophy will handle the town hall and MeadoWbrook farm, and although no vote was taken on this, no objection to 1t was expressed by any of the five members present. There was some discussion as to the effect that MT. Scully's resignation was expected soon, but Richard Parkinson point ed out that If the resignation were accepted, the board would not then be able to grant leave of absence. Richard Durkin, who had moved the leave of absence, said he was sure M. Scully did not expect to get paid.
 When the suggestion that Miss Brennan be named acting superin- tendent was made, William Mariana said he did not think many would want the office for the duration of the term, about 10 months.
 Louis De Carlo favored Miss Brennan getting more money in view Of her extra duties, pointing out that with winter coming on, 1t may be difficult in the department. No opposition was voiced on the various votes, although in some cases all members did not vote.
 The letter of resignation of How ard Anderson, c. o. P. member from the third ward, was read to the board and the communication was accepted, although it will be up to the board of warden and burgesses to accept the resignation and name a successor. Warden Brophy said this will be done at the next meet ing.
 On a motion by MT. Parkinson, the borough clerk was ordered to prepare resolutions for Supt. Scully
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-11
First Exhibition In Town Yesterday Called Satisfactory
Representatives of National Underwriters Assn to View Tests; Engine Expected to Be Put a. Into Service Shortly
NAUG TUG
Into Service Shortly
Correspondent: Wm. }. Baxter--PhOne NaugGtuCk 3SG5

National Underwriters Association tomorrow. This will be a five-hour test, and If 1t is then approved by the underwriters, Fire Chief John J. Sheridan will ask permission of the borough to put the machine into use, he said today.
 The Board of Warden and Bur- gesses and many other spectators gathered at Beers Pond near the Prospect -Naugatuck line last night and saw the machine pump over LOGO gallons of water per minute.
 "She doesn't look too shiny, but she certainly has got the stuff" was the comment of a spectator. It ap- pears that within few days the engine will actually be in service for the town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-11
BAXTER DEE
 DINNER GUEST
Democrat Correspondent to Be Feted Thursday
 Night

Naugatuck, Aug. II - William J. Baxter, Naugatuck correspondent for the Waterbury Democrat for the past 10 years, will be rendered a testimonial banquet Thursday night at 8 o'clock at Stratton's Restaurant, Park Place. MT. Baxter recently re- signed his position to join the Waterbury Republican stan in Wa terbury.
 The speakers will include: Con. gregSnan Joseph E. Talbot, Judge John F. McDonough of the Court of Common Pleas, Waterbury, War den Leo J. Brophy, Judge Martin l.. Caine of the borough court; Po- lice Chief John J. Gormley and Fire Chief John J. Sheridan.
 Edward J. Ahearn, chairman of the general committee, today an- nounced that plans for the testi- monial for MT. Baxter have been completed. He said George A. Kelly will act as toastmaster.
 Others on the general committee are: Harold Dillon, John M. Kenney, Donald c. Wood, Thomas Long, Rudolph Hennick, Joseph Smith, Charles J. Baxter, MT. Kelly, War den Brophy, Chief Gormley, Chief Sheridan, Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John, Borough Clerk Charles F. Daly, Judge Caine, Deputy Judge Joseph Neal, Borough Court Clerk Terence Carmody, Pros. Atty. Thom- as Neary, Probation Officer Michael Nolan, Francis Caulf1eld, Coleman Deegan, James Farren and Edward Haepp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-11
ELLEN SCANLON
 IS MADE CLERK
Appointment to Assessors Office Announced By
 Warden Today

Naugatuck, Aug. 11.-Miss Ellen Scanlon of Dunn avenue, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Michael Scanlon has been appointed as clerk in the assessors office, Warden Leo J. Bro- phy announced today.
 Miss Scanlon will fill the vacancy caused by the recent resignation of Miss Elizabeth KorinSky,, who filled the post capably for about a year. Miss Korninsky is now connected with the NaugAtuck eFuel co.
 Miss Scanlon started her duties today. She is native of Naugatuck and has many friends here. They are pleased to learn of the appoint rnent.
 The assessors clerk does much of the detail work in connection with property lists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-11
.$lO FINE LEVIED
 BY COURT TODAY

Naugatuck, Aug. 1l.-Joseph Thomas of 57 Prospect street was fined $1O and costs of SIPS on bor- ough court today on a charge of damage of private property. On a similar charge, Stanley E. Kasper of 449 North Main street was fined $1 and costs of $11.26. Police said they damaged parking and bus signs in Union ity. Patrolman George Kogut arrested them.
 Decision was reserved for 30 days in the case of Richard Tuckey, of Orchard Terrace, who was charged with breach of peace. Charles Err rico of g High street was found not guilty of a similar charge. Pa- trolmen Walter Lyskiewicz and Har- ris Burke arrested them.
 Wladyslaw Bobushewitz of 26 Prospect stret, formerly of New York city, was fined $3 without costs on a charge of violating the rules of the road. Judge Martin L. Caine presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-11
Borough Briefs

Naugatuck, Aug. 11-James Han ey, son of Dog Warden and Mrs. Joseph Hanley of Rubber avenue, enlisted in the U. s. Navy yesterday md will leave for active duty Mon- fay.
 Friends of William D. Thurston, son of MT. and Mrs. William F. I1lurston of Fairlawn avenue, are pleased to, hear he has been con- nlissioned as 8 second lieutenant in .he U. s. Army after having con- pleted ( course of training at the anti-aircraft artillery school, Camp Davis, N. c. He is a graduate of Fordham university.
 Mir. and Mrs, Chester Underhill of East Waterbury road, who will move this wek to Charlotte, N. C., were feted by 35 friends Saturday night at the home of MT. and Mrs. Henry Schildgen,y 3rd, of East Wa terbury road.
 Miss Jane Grant, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Raymond Grant of Olive street. will leave August IS to enter the Hahneumann hospital and Medical college, to take course 6 nursing. ...s..
 William Harold Stapleton of Fair Sww avenue and Gertrude Loretta Sullivan of Millville avenue have dled wedding intentions recently at the office of Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John. Mir. Stapleton is 8 for me.. star athlete for the Naugatuck high school
 Patrolnnen Timothy Reardon and Wilfred Evon, who have been on va- cation, have returned to active duty. Patrolman George Smith has start ed his annual vacation.
 Assistant Borough Clerk Mrs. Theresa Wilcox of Ward street has started her annual vacation.
 Raymond Paul, oficial at the Naugatuck Savings Ban, has return ed to active duty after having been sn vacation last week.
 Joseph Wulfleck has resumed his studies at Tufts college, Medford, Mass, after visiting his mother, Mrs. Forde Wllfeck of George street.
 Dorothy Hogan of Highland ave- nue has returned after spending a | week ct the Girl Scout camp in Waterville.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard H. Bristol | of Hillside avenue are spending this month at their summer home, Lake Quassapaug.
 Miss Dolores Kohn of South Main strete is spending two weeks at Camp Mohawk, Litchfield.
 MT. and Mrs. Raymond Bryk of 64 Carroll street have announced the birth of c daughter, Barbara Ann. born August 4, In St. Marys hos nital. W@teTbuny. . V
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-11
New Fire Engine To Receive 5-Hour Test Tomorrow
Town Hall Not To
 Be Painted Until Fall
Painters Too Busy to Enter Bids; Welfare Dept. Ex.
 penses Still Remains Low

Naugutck, August II. - Painting of the interior of the town hall was ordered deferred until fall at a meeting of the welfare board last night. Richard Durkin, member of the town hall committee, reported that although quite few painters had been contacted by the commit tee some weeks ago, they were quite busy then and did no care to enter bids.
 It was felt by the board that fin the fall there would be more avail able and the work might be done at a lower price than 1t would cost in the summer. Various offices are to be painted.
 One of the chimneys on the town hall has been taken down and re- built because some bricks were loose and a smaller chimney will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-11
CHARLES EDEY FAY
 TO ADDRESS ROTARY

Naugatuck. Aug. 11-Charles Edey Fay of Woodbury will be the guest speaker at the Naugatuck Rotary club tomorrow noon. His subject will be, '"rhe Mystery of the Mary Celeste" The May Celeste" was an old-tine sailing vessel and MT. Fay was at one time connected with the firm that insured it.
 The meeting will be held at Sul- liYan's Inn, Cotton Hollow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-11
Alert, Blackout All In One Day

Naugatuck, August II. = There was an air raid alert and Q blackOut all in the same day yes- terday at civilian defense head quarters in the town hall. The air raid alert was known to officials and took place in the morning.
 But in the afternoon there was an unofficial blackout ordered by Mother Nature. During the light ming storm, lights in the council office were suddenly extinguished as electricity failed for less than a minute. The officials felt that the Nature prank blackout was just as effective as one which had been officially ordered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-11
LEGION TO HOLD
 OUTING AUG. l6
Election. of Officers to Be Held; Salvage Drive
 Tomorrow
BEACON FALLS Correspondent Wm. ,. Baxter
 Phone Na1gatuck 304S

Beacon Falls, Aug. 1.-The local American Legion post will hold an outing at Richard Johns lot, at Pirresbridge, Sunday afternoon, Aug. 16, with families of the Legion aaires and auxiliary members at- ending.
 One of the features will be the election of officers at 3 p. m. Din- aer will be served at 5:30 p. m. Gaines will be played. Those plan- ming to attend are asked to notify either Josiah Evans or Frank Wyn- ne by Wednesday.
 This town is all set for the metal salvage collection tomorrow night, starting ata 6:30. Three trucks will assist in canvassing the town and volunteers will leave contributions by the side of the road. Proceeds from sale of the metal will go to the civilian defense fund. Scrap iron, steel, other metals, rope, bur- lap and rubber are needed.
 A meeting of the registrars of voters, Ruth Carroll and Blanche Brenna, to make additions to and changes in party lists will be held at the town hall Friday. Persons wishing to be made voters may p- ply then.
 The weekly special mass for men in the U. $. armed forces will be celebrated at 8 o'clock tomorrow at St. Michael's church by Rev Jerome Cook, pastor. Large attend ances have marked these masses ir
 A meeting of Rock Rimnon Grange will be held at o'clock to- night in Pythian hail, with an tn- ;eresting program scheduled.