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The Lexington advertiser., 1942-08-06

The Thursday afternoon Contract
Club met in the lovely new home of
Mrs. Pat Montgomery Barrett. In addi-
tion to the Club members, the substi-
tutes for the three tables were Mrs.
Max A. Scobey, Mrs. W. Allan Ramsey,
Mrs. Leroy Paris, Mrs. Leslie Gilliland,
Mrs. Paul P. Lindholm, Mrs. William
Ellis, Miss Ada johnson, and Mrs. Adam
Heinrich. Midsummer flowers were in
profusion. High score was made by
Mrs. Lindholm and consolation won by
Mrs. Gilliland. They were awarded
novelty whisk brooms.
The Lexington advertiser., 1942-08-06

The Business Women's Contract Club
met on Thursday night with Miss Ruth
Hollom an in her new home among the
pines. Bowls of miniature zinnias were
effectively used in decorating the rooms.
Mrs. A. P. Carroll was the only substi-
tute. High scores were made by Mrs.
R. j. Ross and Miss Mary Emily McNeer.
The Lexington advertiser., 1942-08-06
TCHULA
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CHURCH NEWS

CHURCH NEWS
Presbyterian.
A watermelon cutting was enjoyed by
the members of the Christian Endeavor
last Wednesday evening. They met at
the church at 1880 and then motored
to the hills to enjoy the feast. Mrs. j.
L. Shields and Mrs. H. ]. Baine were
chaperones.
On Sunday the pastor delivered two
timely and forceful sermons. Morning
subiect.s ~Rationing Christianity" eve-
ming. Drifting"
The regular monthly business meeting
of the Woman's Auxiliary was held in
the church Monday afternoon. The pres
ident called the meeting to order and
Mrs Shields gave the scripture read
ing, followed by the Lords Prayer in
unison. Reports were given and pledges
paid. Members are requested to bring
clothes for the Home Mission box at
the next meeting. Mizpah closed the
business session.
Methodist.
The Woman's Society of Christian
Service held it's business and social
meeting in the church Monday afternoon
with eighteen members present. Mrs
D. A. Branscome presided over the meet
ing and conducted the devotional. Mrs.
Ned Parrish presented the study from
"Voice." In the business session SIS
was turned in from the mite boxes.
During the social hour refreshing fruit
punch, sandwiches, and cookies were
served by Mrs. Ruby Patterson, Mrs.
Ned Parrish and Mrs. NJ v. Mc-Waters,
hostesses.
Baptist
A meeting will begin at the church
Sunday morning, conducted by Rev.
Sturgis Of Tunica. Everybody is well
The Lexington advertiser., 1942-08-06

On Thursday afternoon the Arts and
Crafts Club met with Mrs. G. B. Howell.
Ten members were present to enjoy
the sociability of this Club as they
Holloman home on Friday evening. The
freshments also were enjoyed. This
bi-monthly club will meet next with
Miss Addie Wick Bailey in West End.
The Lexington advertiser., 1942-08-06

On Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Paul P.
Lindholm entertained her Contract Club,
the substitutes were, Mrs. Adam Hen
rich and Mrs. Walter Lee Hooker.
Nasturtiums, roses, zinnias, and mari
Colds were effectively used in decorat-
ing the room. High scores were made
by Mrs. Albert P. Shepherd and Mrs.
Cornelia Dyer. That evening, members
of the Wednesday night Club were Mrs.
Lindholm's guests, the substitutes in
this group were, Miss Necie Gwin, Miss
Clara aWtson, and Mrs. Nick Walker.
High scores were made by Mrs. Sessions
Povall and Mrs. Lindholm.
The Lexington advertiser., 1942-08-06

Baptist
meeting will begin at the church
Sunday morning, conducted by Rev.
Sturgis Of Tunica Everybody is well
come and urged to attend.
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29
Booth ech. Sc. So.

Pfc Max Slaughter, writing for
the 306th Tech Sc. So, reports
the welcome given and 1t. Ralph
r. Brinker. new Squadron A. and
r, and Utilities officer, who was
assigned from Chicago.
Recent promotions IN the 306th.
which Is under the command OF
centlypromoted MAJ. Leo Schis-
gall, include seven non-coms pro-
NOTED 10 the first two grades. Pro-
NOTED to Master Sergeant were
James W. Yeaier. Clyde F. Rush
and Morris A Sutton. Sergeant
Sutton is claimed by the 706th as
the youngest Master Sergeant on
the Field Those promoted to Tech
nical Sergeant we're Harry O.
Crews. Windel .. Norris and
Richard +, GadrIdge and ANel f
Erickson,
Members Of the organization arc
also proud to have one OF the fin.
est areas on the field Grass hai
been planted in front OF the Or
derly Day Room and colorful pic
lures Of Air Corps scenes hav'
been added to the Day Room,
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29
KEESLE r +++
+++KLIPS

fourth consecutive game Of the
season Sunday afternoon, defeating
ne 5s6th al Pfc. Larry Runnels
pitched for 500. Pvt Orlando
cuglni, catcher, hi a homer with
the bases loaded while PPi- nsheri
Ansiocx. center f!sider, turned IN
the fielding feature with beau
liful running catch.
Winners u the squadron table
tennis doubles are Pvts. Ira Eek
sieln and Dana Walker, both Of
Bsrraek 4 Squadron horseshoe
doubles champions are PYts. John
Holderer and Cyril Osesdel, OF
Barrsek IS They viii represent
the squadron in the Post tour
nament
The 309th basketball team de-
fssted the 559th 23-i2 Monday sf-
ternoon. Pvt DuBose Simpson.
formerly OF the Citadel and East
ern Carolina Teachers College,
scored 20 points for 3oo. A 309
volleyball tournament was begun
last Tuesday and the winning team
viii represent 300 In the Posi-
tourney. The squadron bsdminton
tournament began last Wednesday
with The winner 10 enter the Post
tournament.
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29
305th Tech Sc. So.

The 303,h has extended a hearty
welcome 10 ist L. Raymond z
Bivert who Joined the squadron
last week.
PIE. Charles n Hooper. news
correspondent claims that Il you
walk INTO n building and think you
have suddenly dropped into q fav-
orlte club, you'll probably be in
the 305ih day room Recently re-
decorated. the day room boasts a
fireplace and chimney made 10
resemble native rock, new VIC
trola-radio and all latest weekly
and monthly magazines, as well as
newspapers from all sections Of the
country.
Game tables arc decorated with
Air Corps emblcms and ON the
walls are hand painted pictures Of
General Macarthur and of sub
iecls Of interest 10 Air Corps men.
Special thanks are due SEts. u. II.
Parker and Jim Greenlee and
Corp Jim Eubanks for the fine
job done in The day room.
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29

PVT Sydney Lester, writing for
the 9o3rd. reports the squadron
baseball team continued its win
ming stresd with a 1877 victory
over Gulf Coast Military Acad-
emy recently The team is inter-
csted IN arranging games with
other squadron teams and any team
Interested may contact Sgt. YER
non x Almond in the Squadron
Orderly Room.
The day room Is rapidly becom-
ing a model recreation center un-
der the carpentry OF S. Sgt. Max
Rosonthal A i6-year Army man,
Sergeant Rosenthal often holds the
boys spellbound with tales OF his
experiences in the Army.
Pvt. James {. Mills is tuning up
his vocal cords for an addition
with Sgt Russell Sessions and his
band. The entire 3D3rd is eongra-
tulating Corp. John r Pearman on
his recent marriage.
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29
30oth Tech Sc. So.

Barrack won the squadron
spring basketball tournament by
defeating Bsrtsck II, 2i-l6 in the
finals OF the 309th Tech. Sc So.
tournament, Pfc, Lionel S. We'll,
A. and z. enlisted man and squad
ron newswriter. reports, Barraek
was the defending squadron
champion. Pvt Andy Bachovichin,
2S5 pound guard from Barrack Il,
was high scorer OF the tournament
with 80 points Pvt. Fred Rozle-
man. Of Barraek ,. sec ed 81
points Members OF the winning
team were pvis, Ed Mcguire, Don
Malcolm, Fred Rozleman. James
Zsfiy, Delhert Rolan, Jack Hardin,
George Simon and Manager Al
| Michak.
/ The All-Squsdron tournament
team was named as follows: For
wards, Pvt Roflemsn. Bsrrack
and Don Malcolm. Bsrrsck 2: cen.
ter, Pvt Scott Smith. Rsrrsek 5
/ Guards, Pvt Bachovichin. Barrack
| II and Pvt Richard Berry, Bar
rack 5.
The Sosih eoftbsll team won It,
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29
303rd Tech. Sc. So.

. Corr. JACK D. shetn, writing
fsr t6s 3o5fd Teen. sq reports
hearty welcome 5 being given
SGT Fayns Hswbufn, neW lai
Sergeant. VINO relieved ST. VII
am R8Rley. Sergeant RoWiey has
Been promoted to Technical Ser
zeant
a sure alRn Of spring Is found In
the stacks" Of furlough applica-
tons awaiting action BY Maj.
Theodore Taylor, Squadron Com
mandsf. Convoy dances are prov
.ng highly popular in the squad
ron and the Var Bond drive got of
p an excellent start with an In
Itial issue of $4,000 worth Of
bonds
Congratulations are going 70
Tech. Sgt and Mrs Dean Prit-
ehett, who are the proud parents
Of q seven pound daughter
Official approval has been
given 10 the wearing Of fati-
Kues by personnel In thn Or
derly Room and the squadron
expects 10 conserve khaki uni
forms during the summer heat
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29
Motor Pool

The Automotive Pool was at
great less recently when the Quar-
iermaster truck drivers trans
ferred from Keesler Field. The mo-
tor pool office thanks the Quar-
termaster Truck Drivers and S.
Sgt Raymond Mcclure for the
splendid work shown while at his
field, Corp. Arthur Pedigo, news
writer. reports.
Congratulations are going to OIL
iver Brakeman, who was promoted
TO Master Sergeant, after Is years
service in the army.
S. Sgt. Warren Robey, OF the
303rd Tech. Sc. So, has returned
from the hospital and Sgt. Harold
Runde. who underwent a recent
appendeetomy is on furlough. S.
Sgt, Charles Shepperd is in the
hospital
Recent promotions in the motor
pool include Lawrence Helms,
Melton Hunter and Larry Houek,
promoted from Sergeant to Staff
Sergeant; Quentin Ebert, John
Mack, Joseph Yaukn, Ralph Ider-
rod, William West, Floyd Stokes,
Dan Crank, Leslie Slade and Stan
ley Kucharski, promoted from Cor
poral TO Sergeant.
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29
Sgt. Rankin
Iconinutd flom parc 0nel


the war ended Six months later he
resigned his commission and, re-
turning TO civilian life. becoming
the successful executive OF =
Miami. Fla, Insurance company
More taan 20 years had passed
since Sergeant Rankin had worn
The uniform OF ihe u S Army lie
was happily married. a success
ful business man and proud Of his
two sons But when thn u s en-
tered = World War for the second
time he was one n ihe first 20
enlist.
His eldest son. Julius r. Rankin
ir. had enlisted in the Air Corps
few months previous Private
Rankin was sent 20 keeslcr Field,
arriving here December 10. TO be
assigned 10 the 4i6th Tech Sc So.
The rest Of Sergeant Rankin's
story, a series oi we'll deserved
promotions, hts transfer to his
present squadron and his promo
ton last week 70 the grade OF First
Sergeant seems like a repeat per.
fnfmanro Of his early Army life
And all The men OF bis group hop,
the Sergeant keeps climbing
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29

POST rHEATRrs. Nos and s--Jun-
kls Book sshu and Joseph oaileia
fcehnicniuf
INFORMAL nANcE-uso Club. p
m
THURSDAY. ArRli 70
POST THEATRES. Nos. ! and - iun-
sis Book Sshn and Joseph csilsia.
fechnienlor
cAhirRA CIuR-usO Club. "a = N.
SFW AND SEW@ffee mendinE service
ISp Club. 7 q M
CAMERA CLuh@nilod Community
House hHrrmcnt. 7 ln =. M
opEN HouSflnack hay Community
House 10 3 m.
OrEN houSE-ncean Springs Com
nunity House, II .. m.
FRInAY. NAY
POST THEATRE No. i-NSo Camp
SHOW "RaEEie- paafle, 3 30 and 10 =
r6sT THEATRE No. Butch Mind,
fhs Nahy
socikL1Aiethodi,i Chapter Hou,. :.
10 = m
nANtE-d'IbcrNnls Recreation Center
III O. m.
TRAVEL rALS-opcn House Biloxi
Community House. & . N. and
10 q U
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29
11,4OO-Seat Arena Planned Here
Park
Site Is
Selected

Keesler fields huze spoTts and
recreation program for he Naval
Reserve Park area took another
long stride forward this week with
the announcement Of plans for .
giant outdoor srnpltheaire 70 be
constructed near the Back Bay.
northeast OF the oetsEonsl pavilion.
The theatre will seat Il 400 men
for al types OF entertainment, IN
GLIDING musical shows and sports
events.
Tentatively named the Ar
Force Bowl" the arena was pro-
posed and plans were drawn Up
under the supervision OF Col. Leo
T. Post, Keesier Field Executive
Officer. Construction is expected
TO start in the near future. The
bowl was designed by S. Sgt
Maurice Koblenzer, Jr.. 81 the
housing office.
Announcement Of the new struc-
ture is tribute TO Colonel Post
who has left Keesler TO assume
his new duties as commandsnt OF
the Salt Lake City, Utah. Air Corps
Technical School. In addition to
sponsoring the new arena, Colonel
Post was instrumental in the de-
velopment OF the Back Bay water
and land sports program.
The stage OF this natural am
phitheatre will be 90 feet wide by
10 feet deep, the plans indicate.
and will include two large storage
rooms, two dressing rooms and
shower facilities. Plans call for the
front OF the stage 10 be built to
height OF 80 feet, graduating back
in she'll effect The stage must
be built on piles and will be oval
shaped.
The rows OF seats are TO run
back 500 feet from the stage. The
wood stadium benches will be
mounted on concrete base, in
rows on four foot centers with
small plots Of grass separating the
tiers of benches, the plans direct.
The stage will back on the
water front 10 feet from the Bay,
with the water forming a pictur-
esque background for the bowl.
Trees surround the entire area.
A coordinated amplifying system
throughout the arena is TO carry
the staged production or event to
every corner OF the theatre. The
stage is to be built with acous IT,
cal materials to aid hearing.
Another OF the bowls many tea-
lures will be indirect lighting on
the stage, II is planned.
Upon completion OF the bowl.
as planned, the Back Bay water
sports program and the Naval Re-
serve Park athletic setup, Keesler
soldiers will have q complete and
unified program Of outdoor re-
creatonal activities.
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29
400th Tech. Sc. So.

The 400th dance last Thursday
night in the USO Club was a rous-
ing success, T. Sgt. r. A. Holt re-
ports Entertainment featured the
Dale Sisters, Pvt Willi5m Mac
Michael, Sgt. Russell Sessions and
his orchestra and the Mcneil sis
,ers and smart cracking Pvt Ike
Uuey and a host Of others, the
dance was bound 10 be a success
Visiting eignitaries included 1t
Col, d. B. Smith, Capt. and Mrs.
l.. A. Petersen. Capt, and Mrs. J
D. Baker, lst 1t, and Mrs. H. T
Youngren and lst 1t. and Mrs
A. ] Robichaux Another dance
will be held soon.
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29
Five New Boxing Champs
Thrill Fight Throng Here

Before a wildly entnuslastlc
lhrong OF soldiers, five new Post
champions were crowned in the
third weekly Keesler Field boxing
show last Friday night Several
titles will be at stake in this FRI
days card which will be held in
the portable ring in Block Al. With
ever-increasing crowds attending
these weekly programs, the A. &
r. office announced that more
seats would be available this week.
The main bout on last Friday
nights bill saw Pvt. Jack Dono-
van OF the 309th, sensational slug
ger in his two previous Keesler
encounters, relinquish his light
heavyweight championship in a
furious brawl with Pfc. AL Grasso
OF the 906th Quartermaster Co. The
new champ carried the fight to his
highly-touted opponent in the
early minutes. The first two
rounds we're nearly even, but Pri-
vate Donovan lost both OF them
on fouls. A third round rally by
the former champ was too late.
McCANN KEEPS TITLE
The Post heavyweight title was
vacated when Pfc. Kenneth Jason
left the Field. His successor is
Corp. Don Hale. hard-punching
southpsw, who scored technical
knockout over Pvt. Brody Davis
at the close OF the second round,
Both boys hail from the Medical
Detachment. This battle was a
free-swinging affair. The first
round was one OF the widest ever
staged at Keesler. Even the re-
feree. Corp. Steven F. Major,
caught several punches.
Pvt. Orville McCann, OF the
397th, scored frequently with a
good left jsb to retain his light
weight title n bout with Pvt.
Joseph Issco Of the 585th.
Pvt. Robert Stricken, Of the 3e7th
had too much experience for his
game opponent, Pvt. William Nc
Coy OF the 3i0th, and scored fire.
quently to capture the vacated
middleweisht championship. The
new bantam champion, Pfc. Memo
Sanders OF the 400th, won a popu-
lar decision in close battle with
Pvt. Jack Turnbsugh, Post Secu-
rity Section.
SPIyEY WINS ON KO
Pvt. Roy Ellington. OF the 416th,
was crowned the new feather
weight titlist when he captured a
three-round decision from Pvt.
John Ganley, 397th. Private FL
lingion's humorous antics in the
ring amused the huge crowd.
In an exhibition bout, Pfc. Bu-
ford Harper. 5sth Air Base So,
and Post welterweight champ, won
an easy decision over Pvt. Ed
Smith Of the 302nd. Pvt. Frank
Spivey, Of the 4i6,h knocked out
Pvt. Elmer Frazier, OF the 3oeth,
near the end OF the second round
A volley of blows brought the KO.
The card opened with a battle
royal with soldiers from the Sand
Quartermsster Co. going two
, rounds. The participants were
Pvts. Lee Lawson. Wilson Alex
snder and Leroy Williams.
The show was staged by the A
& r. office with S. Sgt. Walter
Pfeffer arranging the bouts under
the supervision OF ist 1t. Arlo NJ
klun, Athletics officer.
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29
KeesIer Calendar

GAME ROOM DANCING - Lyman
Recreation Center, Il 2 m
SATURDAY., MAY .
poSr THEATRE No i-Uso Camp
SHOW, 'Rastle- pstfls 70 and 10 80
. m.
POST THEATRE No Butch Minds
the nshs'
FORMAL DANcK-Uso club. ~. m.
TRAVEL rAlKs-Blnxi Community
House. basement. ia , IN.
SuCtAts-Tirs, Baptist Church. 30
10 D IN.
DANCING - Game Room Activities.
ocean Spring, Community House
g. u ? m.
orFN HOUSE = rfst Msthodisi
Church one block back Of Grey
hound bus station. Gudport = 10
ofEN HousE-Fira Baptist Church
one block west o. Suifpori Com.
munity House. 10 10 p, m.
pANClNe--formal, Su1pori Com.
munity House on beach IN front ol
Yacht Club, 8 20 n % ,, m,
SUNDAY, MAY
POST THEATRES, Mes. / and Rte
Rite" Abbott and Costello
/ MUSIC APPRECIATION HouR-uso
RADIO rRoGRRMs-uso Club, radio
i FELLOWSHIP HOUR First Baptist
Church. s.iA 9siA p IN
+ TRAVEL TALkS-Onen House BiioN
+ Community House, basement, ii
OPEN housE-Back Ray communit,
oFES Ho6s2 Lyman Recreation
i, SSsgg,sr, s,sss 7. ~. ,.
club. directly back u Hotel Marx
ham = II m
+ oPEN HousE-Knisht. OF Columbus
/ Hsli, san avenue. one block noTtf
,-,r, q gs,,Fssd 5,,ss,,,,. c,sllgest as
/ Church. Gulfport 18th street, acres,
from Community House, sSe 10 p
m
+ MONDAY. MAY
/ POST THEATRES Nos J and ;-"Ri,
Rita Abbott and Costello
DANCING ct-ASsEs-uSo Club. . ,
DANCING AND GAME RooM-oe.sr
Springs Community House, J. 10 ,
TUESDAY. MAY
POST THEATRES Nos ! and LAR,
GRIM NieHT1uso' : club, lS NY9isas1n' 4. s = n,
sociA1s-Msthedist Chapter House. !
ssykRT DANcE-Pis.'a Pavilion. a
DAssE-dIesrvins Recreation Center
Iii ,, ma.
WEDNESDAY,. MAYs
POST THEATRES Sns ] ard :
kings Row Ann Sheridan. Rcnsll
INFORMAL pANcn-uso club. IS
GAME ROOM AND Dl%NCiNC-B Baei
BAY Community HOUSE $40 p "
DANCE Harrison Courts RecrsAiio,
! Center. 9. u p m
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29

Seek Seventh

Keesler Fields Commands, rid
ing the crest OF a six-game win
ming streak, seek their seventh
straight victory Sunday afternoon
when they oppose the ingalls, Ship
building Co. team at the Pasca-
goula ball park The game, origin
ally scheduled for last Sunday,
was postponed by the ingalls, team.
This will be the first game OF
the season for the Shipbuilders and
the opening game festivities will
rival big league openings. The In
gals club is managed by Sam Les
lie, veteran New York Giant first
baseman.
The Commands rscked up their
sixth win OF the Young season IN
seven-inning practice game with
the 3l0th Tech. Sc. So. last FRI
day afternoon, winning SO.
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29
3o7th Tech. Sc. So.

The 397th Is glad TO have as
Executive. Maj. w. P. Baker, a
Captain in World War !.
Stock in tobacco companies must
have risen 10 points this week, the
squadron scribe reports, as there
were hundreds of cigars passed
around for recent promotions T,
Sgts, Emmett w. Collins and e. II,
Sutlerfield we're made Master
Sergeants. lst Sgt. William Ri
velli and S Sgts. George r. Ha-
gene. Leon Z. Anderson and James
A. La Ponsie were made Technical
SerFeants.
The entire squadron was pleas
ed at the promotion Of s ct. Harris
II Hansen to acting lst Sergeant
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29
Security Section

Pfc. David L. Montgomery, writ
ing for the Post Security Section,
reports the soitball victory over
the 4llth recently, 1871.
The "Ba shift received a card
recently from Pvt. l.. r. Pettyjohn,
who is now in Gunnery School in
Texas.
Recently returned 10 duty after
furloughs were Sgt Kenneth
Robichaud. who visited Wisconsin
and Pfc Ernest Bowes, who vis-
tied in Illinois. ist 1t c. B. Scott,
who is i'll in the Field Hospital,
heads the sick list.
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29
4l3th Tech Sc. So.

s. Sgt. Bruce J. Williams OF the
Al3th was promoted 10 tst Ser
gesnt. and then was promoted to
Technical Sergeant on April Is.
II. Monte was promoted 70 lst
Sergeant April %, succeeding Sgt.
Williams after his brief stay in the
top kicks chair.
In the AlSth day room = strange
transformation is taking place,
Walls and ceilings are being turn
cd into rustic panel-effec,
through use OF blow torch. Work
Is under the guidance Of Capt
Frank J, Dippery and under the
supervision Of Pvt NsreiSse Man
cini.
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29
Hq. & Hq. ACTS

Many personnel changes have
taken place during the last week
in Hq. and Hq. So, ACTS. ist SGT
August /. PruSs was promoted Ia
Technical Sergeant and S. SGT
Glenn r. Truehlood took his place
Hailing from Illinois. Sgt, True
blood had been at Keesler Field
since early last August. He enlist
ed in January. lesl,
Two new officers. lst Il William
). Cunningham and 2nd 1t cspers
c. Gibson have been attached 10
The squadron and ssigned 10 The
Air Mechanics school
The squadron, cooperating win
the ss5nd, gave = well attended
dance at la Vista Ballroom lssi
night
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29
To Post Daily
Baseball Scores

Final baseball scores Of all games
played in the American and Ma
tional Leagues are now being post
ed each evening in the Service
Club,
In addition to the scores the
days pitchers and home run hit
iefs will be posted. according 10
Mai. Ahram L. Shoemaker, Special
SerNlres Officer.
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29
855tl7 Signal
Service Co.

The Signal Detachment has well
coined 20 enlisted Signal Corps
men who arrived recently.
Sgt. Leo c Mshon, acting Isl
Sergeant Of the Detachment and
"ownera OF the Detachment base
ball team. Of which Pfc. Kenneth
L. Anderson is manager and Pfc,
John Hans Adler is assistant
In the future. the team promises
TO meet all comers
lst 1t. Y. II. Hampton Is new
Commanding officer Of the Signal
Detachment. replacing Capt Rob-
ert A. Hinckley
The Keesler field news., 1942-04-29
63lst Tech. Sc. So.

The 6sist Tech. Sc. So, a re-
Gently formed organization at this
Station is indeed proud OF its
esdre OF men. Maj, Leo Schisgsll Is
heading the group and Acting list
Sergeant is Roland Z. Hubert
Sgt John J. Msjoney has been
appointed Supply Sergeant ana
PvtS. James w. Dykes. John v
kieklighter, Max Slaughter, La
mar S. Burden and Dudley B
Amedee have been promoted "a
the grade OF Private, First Class
Sgt Jose. h 3. kurills is Squad
ron news writer.