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The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
Private Sowa's
Hobby May Aid
Signal Corps

The neighbors may have been
annoyed at the noise Pvt. Matty
Sowa's pigeons made back in
Brooklyn, and before that over in
Poland, but the Army certainly
isn't.
Private Sows, a recruit here at
Keesler Field, viii soon be trans
ferred to the Signal Corps-to
handle pigeons.
Born in Collinsville, Conn, he
left the U. S. at the age OF three
and spent the next II years Of his
life in Poland. Private Sowa, 30,
was interested in birds. even as
a child He played with them.
finally acquired a brood Of MS
ssyn, and in later years. took time
of from his trade, a shoemaker,
10 raise, sell, and race the pigeons.
Returning 70 the u. S. In 1892,
he settled IN Brooklyn, where De
SET up coop on the roof OF his
home. Here, too, he had a dual
trade-painting and pigeon fancy
ing He won many cash prizes
with his racing birds. In addition.
he realized profits from the sale
Of the young birds.
4 have always wanted TO get
into the AFny-I Like it, he ex-
plai1s.
Once I was no. allowed IN.
] could not read or speak Eng
lish. Nov that I am in. intesd
70 stay in-for 80 yezrs!"
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
Civilians Must
Keep Military
Secrets for u. S.

Civilians gcing or returning
rom overseas 10 perform duties
faniliarizing them with details Of
overseas operations Of the Army,
are warned 10 refrain from dis-
c1ssing military observations with
cher than authorized persons, the
Var Department announced 10
day.
Some specific subjects upon
Vhich silence Is enjoined are.
!. Ports Of enabarksfion and
eeparksiion.
2. Type of activities engaged ia
while overseas.
3. Routes Of 1onyoys going 70
or returning from any point.
I. Names Of any ships or vessels
seen,
). Composition Of conveys.
.. Other conveys seen en- route.
T. Troop concentrations.
.. Battle casualties.
3. Damage done to the enemy.
10. Damage done by The en-
cry.
u Air routes taken going 70 or
returning from any point.
". Points. Of departure or ar
Esysl during air travel
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
Life Savers
Practice in
School Pool

A 25-man Red Cross life-saving
class is now practicing swimming
in the pool Of the Gulf Coast Mil
itary Academy, Louis Link, Post
Red Cross Field Director has re-
vealed. The pool IS ITO feet long
by so feet wide.
The class is beng instructed in
the handling Of water craft from
the pavilion in front Of the Biloxi
USO building. Instruction is given
in maneuvering the craft between
the pavilion and Deer Island.
Ten men Of the A. and r. Office
are being schooled as first-aid
These men, Mr.. Link
stressed, are all permanent party
men, and being always available
for Red Cross work, will prove
more valuable than soldiers whose
work would limit their participa-
ton as instructors.
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
Two Brothers, New Officers
At keesler Field, Follow
Identical Military Careers

Nearly Identical careers have
been followed by two Iowa BROTH
ers--noH Second Lleutenants In
the Air Corps-who recently re-
ported for duty at Keesler Field.
The brothers are LieutenantS
William Edward Hogt and John
Henry Nogi. Of Fort Madison,
Iowa, who received their commits
slons May IL after attending Of
ncer Candidate School at Miami
Beach, Fla. Lieutenant William
Vogt has been assigned as a Mess
Officer and Lieutenant John vogt
70 the Post Exchange Admin!ssra-
ton Office al this field.
The commissioning Of the broth
ers marked the fourth promotion
to Identical ranks that the two
men have received since Joining
the Army. Lieutenant John Vogt
was inducied Feb. 20, ls4l and his
brother June IA the same year.
Both were assigned TO Chanute
Field, Ill, where between Novern-
Der Of that year and February Of
this year they received succes-
siYe ratings o; fourth class spe-
eiaiists, coTporais and Sergeants
on the same dates.
The brothers ~ere graduated
from Iowa University with B.S.c.
degrees. Lieutenant William vozt
IN 1899 and Lieutenant John vogt
IN 1910 Both played varsity base
ball al the university and both
we're outfielders with Lieutenant
william Yogi serving as team cap
tain In his senior year.
After being graduated, Lieu
tenant William Vog, went with
Montgomery, Ward and Company
and became operations supervisor
for that firm in Chicago. His broth
eE followed him into the same line
of business 10 become retail ex-
eeusive trainee for Sears, Roebuck
and Company At Benton Harbor,
Mich.
TIE older brother Is Is and
feonenosd % aszt page
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
Cancel
Graduation
OF Exercises

Virtually every member Of
Kecser Fields ninth graduating
class was assigned to immediate
duty over the weekend. resulting
in the first cancellation Of form
al commencement ceremony in the
history Of the Air Corps Technical
School here.
Originally scheduled for Sun
day, the exercises were postponed
until the following morning so as
not to conflict with church and
Memorial Day services in the War
Department Theatres. Meanwhile.
however, orders we're received
assigning the men to duty and Dip
Tomas were presented to the grad
yates At ACTS Headquarters Sun
day and Monday.
Among the new airplsne mech
anics, who completed their 80
week course n Air Mechanics and
qualified for line duty with the
Army Air Force, were two pairs
Of brothers, Pvts. Bruce A. and
John (. Miller Of Muskogee, Okla.
and Pyts. Edwin and Bruce
Woods Of Belle Vernon, Pa.
The commencement address was
to have been delivered by Mai
John o. Kammerman, Assistant
Executive, S-4.
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
30Men Begin
Clerical
School Here

approximately 80 enlisted men
were enrolled yesterday morning
in the opening session Of the Post
Clerical Schools fifth class and
have started = four week course
in the Squadron Administration
Branch.
Each man was selected for the
course by his squadron and after
completing his training, viii be
assigned 10 clerical duty in an
orderly room. day room or some
other office where clerical work
Is required.
The scnool here was organized
solely TO meet the Posts own
needs, Each squadron IS permitted
10 send one or two men to the
school, which is open only 70 per-
manent party members.
The Squadron Administration
course includes training in keep
ing morning reports, sick books,
duty rosters and in other clerical
procedures. It is supervised by S.
Sgt. Michael Binder, director Of
training.
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
Gen. KeesIer
Amazed
AtWork Here

Anyone who hasnl seen this
Post can't realize the important,
work that's being done here. Nam
ing Il Keesicr Field was Tho great
est honor that could ever be con-
ferrcd on a family"
I.ess impressive 70 some. per-
hsps, thc first visit TO KeesfsY
Field since Dedication Day In
February meant "a great deal to
Mai. Gen. Samuel X. Kecxlcr,
father OF the late and II. Samuel
Reeves Keesler, World War hero
for whom this Field was named.
The progress and improve
menis that have been made in the
past few months are simply amaz-
ing General Keesler declared.
"lis good 10 know what a great
job our Army is doing here"
General Kcealer. who Is mayor
OF Greenwood, Mas, was In BIZ
loxi three days last week attend
Ing the annual meeting OF she
State Municipal Offlcers' Asaocla-
ton. Ha visit 10 the field was ar
ranged to renew acquaintances
with Col. William J. Hanlon, Post
Executive Officer. and Capt. Har-
~ y. Kurt, Public Relations Of
ficer.
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03

New
Members

Nearly 400 non-eommissioned
officers Of all grades attended the
First Three Clubs stag party held
at the Clubs headquarters, TIA N.
Reynoir St., Biloxi, Miss, on Fri
day to welcome new members Of
Sergeant and Corporal grades.
The Morgan Band, a five piece
Negro band from New Orleans,
played. Corp. Ebert McEwen
played several popular numbers
on his accordion.
More than Is members joined
the Firgt Three Club on Friday
night. All non-commissioned Of
ficers may join the First Three
Club by contracting NJ. Sgt. James
W. Yeater, secretary and trea-
surer, at the clubs headquarters
any evening.
among officers who attended
the party were 1t. Coils. Samuel
Mundell, Harold L. Kreider, Mai.
Augustus NJ. Minton and Capt.
Lee M. Rose.
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
Tent City Outdoor
STAGE To Feature
Shows For Troops
1000 See
First Show
In New Area

Preparations are now underway
10 erect an outdoor stage IN Tent
City 10 provide entertainment for
the men stadened there. Maj.
Theodore J. Heat. Commander Of
the Fifth Provisional Group. an
nounced yesterday.
At the same time Capt. Albert
NJ. Mcconnell. A & r. Officer, re-
vealed that his department will
give a show Tuesday evening at
8 pm. featuring the talent OF Tent
City. All men in Tent City wishing
10 appear on these shows must
contact the A & r representative
in their squadron.
The first show-em-ceed by Pfc.
Marshall Marcus. of the A e. r,
was presented last week to a
crowd which Major Heat esti-
mated 70 be nearly 1000 men.
Under presen. plans show viii
be given each Tuesday night for
the Tent City men and will be
presented again on Wednesday at
$50 am. for the B shift students in
War Department Theatre No. /.
This change abolishes the show
given every Tuesday evening in
Recreation Hall "a and changes
time Of show for 3 shift students
To Wednesday morning.
Pvt. John Sacco and his band
were featured in the first show held
at Tent City. They played num-
Der OF Private Sacco's songs among
which were Liberty Under God"
and Spanish Johnny" Miss Su-
zanne Shoemaker, seven-year-old
daughter of Maj. Abram L. Shoe
maker, Special Services and Thea
ire Officer, presented several tap
dances.
Others on the show included
Corp. Alex Robinette, Pvt. NAL
colrnn Mcneil and his "Keesler
Field Hedge Hoppers," Misses Peg
gy, Gene and Meme Mcneil, Pfc.
Ralph Goodman and Pvts. David
Silverstein, David Steiniger. Sam
my Allen, Frank Dudek and How
ard Odbert.
The stage was arranged by Pfc.
Ralph Goodman and Pvt. Ed
ward Murphy.
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
New Outfits
Planned for
Post Band

Members Of the Post Air Force
Band will soon wear new uni
forms featuring blue and gold
helmets. white belts, crossback
and leggings and the regulation
Khaki uniforms, Capt. Aubrey Nj.
Foltz, Band Administrative Of
5cer. announced tocey The uni-
forms viii be worn by the band
On special occasion and special
formations, including reviews.
Fifteen buglers are needed for
ne 28-piece drum and bugie
orps which is nov being formed,
captain Foltz said. Those who are
accepted will be placed on special
duty with the band
Fifteen more musicians are
needed for the 20th Aviation So,
Air Force Band, which is being
formed here for the Air Corps
Technical School now under con-
struction IN Culfport, Miss.
Men who are attending the Air
Mechanics School or who have
qualified for any Of the Air Corps
Technical Schools are not eligible
for positions with the band.
Additions are given each Mon
day and Tuesday afternoon in Re
creation Hall 2.
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
Pack Training And
AirpIane Lectures
Stressed By AFRTC
New Program
Adds Much
To Training

Reeraii training glssa recruits a.
ksssier Field BY ne Air Forces
Replacement Training Ceuter's be-
ina augmented By he Introduction
OF field paek training and tns
lntensliying Of aircraft Instruction
INTO ne present schedule. Il has
been revealed
All recruits must learn how 10
pack = field pack. hoe 70 carry
Il and how 10 pitch shelter Tents.
They are gwen regular field
PACKS containing everything ex-
oeps entrsnehlng sools. overeoat.
guns and steel helmets.
Under the Instructions q 5. SGT.
Vincent 5. Kanodasls and Corp.
William Mesxsng. ne msa. who
must wear leEglngs while taking
this drill. are tsugh. how % ar
range heir packs and then are
taken 10 the driu field and shown
how 10 pitch a shelter tent. Hum
drcds OF field tents arc pitch q
during a period OF field pack drili.
STRESS AIRCRAFT LECTURES
In order 10 makr me recruits
more sair minded" and 20 give
them = better Indcrssa1d.n .nx Of the
planes they will be Gallo on TO
service and fiy. seven aircraft lee
lures given recruits are beng
illustrated with model planes and
charts made by men OF the Re-
placement Training Center.
Aircraft lecturers previously
used biackboards 70 illustrate
their points. Now however with
charts and models. they are able 10
give more time 70 iecsuring and
are better able 10 illustrate var
ious planes and their parts.
A dorcn models covering the
principal types OF Army planes
have been made by Pvt. Carl
Wiley. former drafting and
designing engineer with the He'll
Co. Mll@sukee, Wis. Scale Of
these models ls based on a small
wooden image representing an air
mechanic ak feet tall. Photostats
of The models have been given 10
the lecturers 10 enable them 10
Illustrate their lectures.
cuARTs USED
! The sfx by three feet chsr1s.
which cover in detail the various
parts of airplsues, are being drawn
by PVT. Alvin Yo kunas, former
art director Of the Mccarthy Ad-
vertising Co. Tampa. Fla. He Is
also making working models Of
airplans instruments.
Each recruit Is given a series OF
seycn lectures covering nomen-
clature, engines. instruments.
models and type. Identification,
weather and the organization Of
the Army Air Forces. All The lee
turcrs are either experienced fly
ers or men with experience in air
plane mechanics.
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
Motor Pool
Saves Tires
Gas on Field

Among the tire and gas ration
ing schemes Being put 10 Use By
the Motor Pool are the extensive
use Of "jeeps" whenever possible,
and the additional storage space
devised for laundry trucks.
The "ieeps,' which use less gas,
oil and rubber than the ordinary
car, are being used for MESSAGE
center. traffic control, runner
and other flight" work.
A monthly saving OF more than
$500 miles Of tire and engine
wear and 1000 gallons Of gas has
been affected by the process OF
raising the tops on laundry trucks,
thus increasing their storage space
and saving the USE OF several
additional trucks.
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
Station Hospital Pharmacy
Handles 4 500 Prescriptions

More than 450o prescriptions,
representing an increase OF more
than 1000 over the April record,
were filled last month by the Sta
ton Hospital pharmacy.
The pharmacy, which is an in
dependent unit, supplying medi-
cines, solutions and supplies for
the Hospital, all Field dispensar-
les, and those al Pass Christian,
the Gulfport Recreation Center,
and al Pascagoula. prepares every
thing from freckle remover to
sterile solutions and the regular
prescriptions.
The unit Is under the Command
OF Isl L. Bernard W. Gartian,
n. c. Among pharmacy person.
mel are Sgt Ben Kobin, graduate
Of the University OF Maryland
Pharmaceutical School. Corp.
Roger L lzdore; Sergeant Tech
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
keesIer Men
Honor Dead
OF Past Wars

Thousands Of Kcesler Field SOL
diers attended series Of religious
services he'd Saturday morning
in honor OF Memorial Day.
In Theatre No. !. Chaplains vir-
gil A. Cameron and Scion L. Cole
conducted general Protestan. Ser
Vices. Chaplain CBmeron's mes
sage was THE Price OF Our Free
dofn"--a tribute to war-dead."
In Post Theatre No. Chaplain
Patrick r. Nolan said High Mass
in honor Of the war-dead. Chap
lain John A. Aroczka delivered
the sermon. The choir was under
the leadership Of Sgt. Roy Blum
and Pvt. Gehrm, OF the 59dth
Teen. Sc. So played sccompan-
st. At the console.
At Jewish Services. held ln the
Post Chapel. Chaplain Sidney S.
Baiion presided. assisted BY SGT.
Joseph Hanowitz and PVT. Abra-
ham Mashioff. The theme OF the
services, which were held In add
tion TO regular Sabbath obser-
vance. was devoted % Memorial
Day.
Chaplain Edgar p. Brooks con-
Quoted services at 10 am. for men
stationed at the Veterans Facility
In Biloxi The theme OF his SER
mon was "A Living Memorials
Pfc. william McMichaei was vo-
calist Al the conclusion OF the
services, there was parade TO
he cemetery, where additional
exercises were held.
A concert was held at the Facil-
liy, IN the afternoon, featuring
keesler Field entertainers. Pfc.
Chauncey Roth. David Sackson.
Harry Churchill and Pvts. Deibert
Fradenberg and John saeco par
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
Open House
Planned By
Red Cross

The newly finished Red Craxs
Hospital Building and Recreation
Il Han viii be informally de-
dleaied June Q, when invitations
yin se extended 70 more than 500
officers and citizens 70 attend open
House.
Among recent activities held N
The recreation hall was a ping
pong tournament for smbulatory
patients, = community slnx, and
increased library and entertain
meni activities.
Thursday afternoon Sgt Russell
Sessions and The Post Air Force
Dance Band entertained patients
with a one hour concert Sunday,
Mizr Mary Ethel nlsmukek, Of BIZ
loSi. presented a picture eShiai-
ton and travel talk.
Last Wednesday, a uuix pro-
gram was held, with bed patients
asking the questions and amhula-
tory patients answering them.
Prizes wrre awarded fer correct
answers, or for questions subrnit-
ted which "s,umped he experts. I"
This afternoon the uSo show.
Full Speed Ahead" starring the
"0ld Maestro, Ben Bernie. star Of
stage, screen and radio. was stag
I'd IN the Red Cross Hospital. Re
creation Han.
Mrs Fay Meyer. Ocean Springs,
has contributed ping-pong table.
medicine ball mais, athletic bars
and other materials for use by
hospital patients She haa also
donated materials for weaving.
and Is instructing patients 10 that
they are able 70 weave gifts for
their friends and family.
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
Bob Hope
Gives Band
Radio Plug

Bob Hope, famed radio and
screen comedian, gave the Keesler
Field Air Force Dance Band a
plug on his coast-to-coast Tues
day evening program broadcast
from Atlanta, Ga, last week.
He commented ON the bands
excellence al the conclusion OF
Johnny Doughboy Found a Rose
In Ireland" played by Skinnay
Ennis and his band.
What wouldn't the Keesler
Field Band do TO thatp' ne ex-
claimed. What a bandr
When Hope put on a show here
recently with Frances Langford,
and Jerry Colonna he not only
complimented the band before the
10000 men who attended, but he,
Miss Langford and Colonna gave
Capt. Aubrey Foltz. Band Admin
istrative Officer, letter which
praised the band as zone of the
best we've heard"
They can play for us any time"
the stars said.
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
Issue Clothing
From Central
ON Office Here

Clothing Is now being issued,
whenever practicable, from a CEN
tralized station in a Post Quarter
master warehouse, II was revealed
today.
Until the Quartermaster is gear
ed for complete distribution, cloth
ing is issued to personnel OF each
squadron by special appointment
Ir the event OF an arrival Of q
large shipment OF men, individual
acquisitions will be made, and the
exact amount Of clothing 10 be
distributed will be drawn BY tne
supply office. No stocks viii be
carried in the squadron supply
rooms.
Salvage for exchange win be
accepted on Mondays and Tues
days only.
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03

nicians Italo Bisnculli. and VIII
Liam J. Kerry; registered phsrma-
cists; and PVT Alfred L. Pizzotti,
VINO studied the Pharmacists
course al the Army and Navy
General Hospital, Hot Springs,
Ark.
Among the many formulas con-
cocted by the pharmacy from
their stock of more than 1000
drugs. are cold cream. medicinal
preparations, worm-remover. COS
metics, STRIFE solutions, sun-tan
oil, mouth wash, shampoo, cough
medicine and hundreds OF other
preparations. The reason for the
production OF patent medicines
and cosmetics, i was explained, Is
the shortage OF these products be-
cause OF war conditions.
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
Drivers See
Training Films

A series Of motion picture
training" films were shown 10
the personnel Of the Post Pool last
Monday evening in Recreation
Hall s.
The films. dealing with auto
motive transportation, discussed
elementary driving. instruction
and inspection, the responsibility
and nomenclature of toe motor
vehicle. and sutou0.ige trolJbie
shooting
These, and other training films,
from time 10 isn1e, VIII be shown
20 both new and old members OF
the Motor Pool personnel
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
Bicycles Take
Place Of Cars

Many officers and men Of KEGS
Ter Field are using bicycles be-
cause Of the rubber and gasoline
shortage.
Ten bicycles have recently
been acquired by the Post Quar-
termaster and allotted to Field
organizations. Two have been al
lotted TO the Utilities Office, two
to General Mess Office, two to
Post Headquarters, two TO Quar-
termaster Headquarters, one to
the Finance Office, and one 70 the
Signal Office.
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
RADIO LOG

Tnlrsday. June 4. 1912.
'FREE FOR ALL"
Station WWL, SeS Orleans
SO ktiocycles - 90 : 7 30 .. n,
Monday. June 9. 1857
"kEtsLEH FIELD CALLING
Station WGCM. Guifport
1870 kiiocyclea - 10 90 : i0ai5 a. m
Tuesday, June 9 iz41
skfEsLER FIELD CAIII<Gs
Station WGCAT. Guifporf
l2&0 kllocycies 49, SIS S so 3. N
sfr's FUN TO BF FREE
Station WGCM. Gulfport
i14c kiiocFcies 8-fs 6s<5 D. m
Originating ON
keeslef Service Cfubj
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
KEEP EN- sMILINGs

The work Of the Keexler Field
Special Services Is summed I'D ia
The motto, Keep I'm Smiling"
which now hangs behind the desk
OF Maj. Abraham Shoemaker.
Theatre and Special Services o.
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
Camera Club
Name Sought
In Contest

A contest is being sponsored to
find a name for the recently or
ganized Camera Club at the Biloxi
US0 Club. Corp. Irving Weiss,
30lst Tech. Sc. Sc, said this week
The winner will receive six by
10 photographs of himself. The
contest ends two weeks from to-
day and all entries must be mail
ed to the Camera Club, USO
Club, East Beach Blvd, Biloxi.
According TO Corporal Weiss,
more equipment is expected to
arrive at the club soon. Members
are entitled to free use of chemi-
Gals and Photographic equipment
The club meets every Tuesday
evening at 1870 pm.
A dramatic club is being form
ed at the USO Club and all Keesler
Field soldiers interested in dra-
maties are urged TO attend the
first meeting on Friday at 7:30
pm. in the conference room. At
that time the members viii be
asked to pick play from a
list of current Broadway plays,
and it VIII be given for Keesler
Field men.
To accommodate soldiers whose
duties keep them at the Post at
night, new dancing class is be-
ing formed by End 1t. Charles
Eaton and will be held every
Monday morning at 10 am. Mrs.
L. V. Cushmsn will continue to
direct the second dancing class
every Monday night at 8 pm.
On Saturday night a Commun-
ity Sing viii be held for Keesler
Field men at pm. in the main
auditorium Of the USO Club.
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03

Save the old parts from your
car. They may be highly valuable
property within the next several
yearH.
The Keesler field news., 1942-06-03
Service With A Smile" Makes Debut
Over N. 9. Station Thursday Night
tPheie BY . $ ANN Air cofpal

Service With A Smile" half:
hour radio variety show feasur-
ing Keeslcr Field made is debut
over Station WWI, New Orleans.
La. last Thursday from to 7.30
pm. The program was broadcast
from the University Room Of the
Roosevelt Hotel, New Orleans. and
was announced by Pfc. Don Bar
Der and Pvt. Merle D. Miller Of
the keesler Field Public Relations
Office, assisted by Pfc. John Gray
and Pvt. John Adcmy.
Service With A Smile viii
be broadcast tomorrow and every
Thursday from TO 7;30 pm. over
WWI.
A similar bsk-irour program
over Station WIcM, Guifport.
Mis-, was broadcast last night
from the Keesler Field Service
Club from BIS to 8;45. All officers
and soldiers are urged 10 attend
this program which is broadcast
every Tuesday evening al the
same time. Every Monday at 10
am. and every Tuesday al 5.15
pm a quarier-hour variety show.
"Keeslor Field Calling is pre-
senied over WGCM.
COL. GoOLRICK SPEAKS
Col. Robert Z. NJ. Goolrick.
Commanding Officer OF Keeaier
Field, last Thursday told radio
listeners that Kecsler Field men
are fighting the enemy not only
IN the air but also on the ether
waves.
In Ibis country we are fight
ing the lies that emanate from
the broadcasting stations OF our
enemies with truth--with the in
spring story Of a united people
aroused to anger and determined
lroniiuned on nex1 pagsl