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THIS ISSUE DEDICATED TO THE GMWATlPIG CUSS OF SQUADRON T-2 Yol. 2 Friday, May 25,1945 No. 3 T-2 Set For Graduation - Outdoor Eveut Another m the lung line ol :ombat crew squadrons trained a1 Walla Walla Amy Air Fielo will be honored with grduatior exercises, signifying that they haw wxessf ully finished their train ing mission at this field and an qualified t s facilitate the steadill increasing flow of Japanese to t h abode of their honorable ancestors [n a departure from the custom d holding the went in the theatrc with a graduation speaker, exer- zises will be held on Memorid Day, May 30, as part of the mern xial review and retreat parade tc be held on that day. All base uELih Left to right. 1st Lt. charles E. Cornelis. E Flight; 1st Lt. Lilburne THESE ARE the static and train* group afficers d' Training Sec- M. Front row, left k right, Capt. Melvin W. P-son, sqnad- r- commander; C@. <=lad P. Chrisknsen, k&iniag se&iom mder. Rear ron, h4 to right, Capt. Billy 0. Masser, mess and supply fleer; 8nd Lt. Mdvin Regnaldrs, adjutraat; 1st U. Hershel E. Simuwns, +rovisba~l growp aemtnaading efficer-(Base Lab Photo 1. C. smith,-F' Squadron; 1st Lt. Jesse D. Toombs, G Flight; and 1st Lt. Leo 3. West, Flight H.-(Base Lab Photo) Gen. Parker Goes Overseas; will participate t?te event. Squadron T-2 has made am in+ pressive training record for its& at Walla Walla, and will go fortt inspired by the full confidence 01 the officer and enlisted persome who conducted their training. Three crews, number 214, 23 and 234, were awarded the title 01 ''three best crews", due to thei~ all-around proficiency and spirit ir training. Their pictures appear ol page four of this issue, and thej will receive awards in the form o watches for first pilots and wal lets for balance of the crew mem bers. Each graduating crewmar will receive a diploma signed b~ the commanding officer in token o the successful completion of hi: training here. Gen. Morris Heads 4th AF First Group of 24 'Releasees' Major General James E. Parker, commanding genera1 of the Fourth Air Force, has departed for an undisclosed foreign assignment, his headquarters at San Francisco announced Tuesday. Pending as- signment of his successor, Brigadier General Edward M. Morris, deputy commander, has assumed command of the Pacific Coast AAF organization, -which includes instailations in five Western states. General Parker. succeeded Major General William E. Lynd July 14, 1914, and was prclmoted to his present rank on December 7, 1944. General Morris, who has commanded the Fourth Air Force's 318th Training Wing with headquarters at Metropolitan Airport, Van Nuys, California, formerly commanded the IV Figh-fer Command in Oakland. He has served in the Mediterranean theatre for eighteen months prior to his return a few months ago to Fourth Air Force. - Head for Separation Centers Twenty-four enlisted area were ia the pmecg cd leaving Walk .Walk Amy Air Field this week for separation centers througbu the country, as the first quota 04 "releasees" to be discharged fron this field under the point system. It is anticipated that future quota: will be alloted to this fieid from time to time by Fourth Air Farcc Headquarters, according to Major Nicholas De Mai, Supervisor o4 Personnel, but just how large or how often these quotas'would bc forthcoming would be hard $0 predict. All of the men released have well over 100 points with T, Sgt Warren Nordquish reputedly the highest man on the field, racking u~ a mere 172. A number of enlisted rstta k the 40-42 age bracket were also pre flighting civilian detb &is week, following receipt of official worc that the discharge age, irrespective of points, had been lowered frm 42 to 40 years. 'However, men in this category can be bdd in the sew ice for as kmg as (ItlOthtr 90 tilays 3 mitable replacements are no New Surgeon Show Booked Mobile PX to Go In Service Here Assigned Here Wednesday mee post exchange will begin operating a mobile exchange Fri- day, May 25, according to Captain Walter D. Diekmann, base ex- change officer. A Ford truck, completely furnished with shelves, ice cMam cabinet and coffee ser- ver, will be operated by two young ladks. The mobile exchange will operate on the flight line and will stop at each hangar and base oper- ations. It will afford personnel a chance to buy cigarettes, candy, coffee, cookies, ice cream, dough- nuts, etc. with a minimum loss of time. It has also been planned to serve Air Corps Supply, Quartermaster and Motor Pool area. Time schedules will be an- nounced in Daily Bulletin. J US0 Camp Show 'Who Goes There' - Wednesday nite May 30, will fea- ture some highspot entertainment at Walla Walla Army Air Field, when "Who .Goes There", a USO- Camp show will be presented here. A performance will be given at 6:N p. m. at station hospital and one a t 8:30 p. m. at the base thea- tres. The headline cast includes: Ferrari and De Costa, two ex- pert musicians who studied at the New England Conservatory of Mu- sic, and after a brief whirl of con- cert engagements let down their hair a bit to perform in the field of "popular" musical entertainment. Jack Leonard, "fun by the ton", is a mastdonlc comedian who is no newcomer tc3 the men in the ser- vice. He recently concluded a ten month tour in Army camps and Navy bases with the USO-Camp \ Shows production of the musical sensation "Hellzapoppin." Emerald Sisters, two girls whose rough house comedy knock-about act is breathtaking and hilarious. Annette Ames, singer and dan- cer, who, after ten gears of troup- ing, still looks like a pretty little doll. The Ross Dancers, a fine 04 five girls, whose previous experience includes motion pictures, legiti- mate theatre production, vaudevilk and night club engagements. Lt. COL Patter Is availabk. Retired From Army The two donera men released un. dtr the pint system, their point: and squadrons are as follows: T,Sgt. Warren H. Nodquist, B 172; T.Sgt. Raymond J. Keating, B 153; S.Sgt. Allen 0. Clark, B, 129 T.Sgt. Renvue C. Harner, D. 127 S.Sgt. Joe D. Ivy, B, 126; S.Sgt Oliver R. Germam, D, 123; T.Sgt John D. Foley, T-1, 123; T.Sgt. Wes. ley J. Hill, E, 122; S.Sgt. Paul L Daily, T-4, 122; Cpl. Walter F Wick, F, 121; SSgt. John E. Eum banks, A, 121; S.Sgt. Robert R Nlemela, B, 114; S.Sgt. Gilbert F Parker, B, 119; T.Sgt. Clyde H Decker, B, 119; Pvt. Jack Petty A, 118; S.Sgt. Estus F. Wuiff, 118 S.Sgt. Clarence E. Widman, F, 117 S.Sgt. Ralph I. Peters, F, 117 S.Sgt. Neale M Fosnwalt, B, 116, TSgt. Peter R. Syvrud, B, 116 SSgt. Donald M. Chamberlain, T-1 115; T.Sgt. Evan Arnold, F, 115 T.Sgt. Ken M. Elves, B, 115; T.Sgt Raymond L. Day, E, 113. LL Col. Harold P. Tompkins ha4 been appointed base surgeon o Walla Walla Army Air Field, it ha: been announced by Col. Bertram C Harrison, base commancler. Col Tmpkins replaces Lt. Col. Clar ence G. Potter, who, because of ill ness, will be retired from the Armj after 20 years as a Reserve office] and 4 years of active duty. A native of Wichita, Kansas, Col Tompkins lists his permanent ad dress as Riverside, California. Hc was graduated from the Washing ton University School of Medicini in St. Louis in 1937 and served hi: i;ternship in Santa Barbara, Cali fornia. In the same year he re ceived a commission as first lieu tenant in the Reserve. With "19th" He was called to active duty witl the AM at March FkM, Californi; in 1940 and was assigned to thc famed 19th Bombardment Group He spent much of his time travel ing with Flying Cadet examining boards throughout California, Ne vada and Utah. In 1941 he was transferred to th 14th Pursuit Group as group sW -- (Cenkinued sa Page It9 !IWELVE POINTS THAT ARfUVED TOO LATE Distribution to& a new turn fa Sgt. Jesse C. Wilder, Jr., of tha department at base headquarter when a e stork distributed a sevel pound, tensunce boy to him ant his wife at St. Mary's hospital k Walla Walla Thursday, May 17. A1 though the baby was born on Nor wegian Independence day, he wa named Terril Wayne. The father i going fair except fat nervousnes and fatigue frem passing 0u cigars. Plans Outlined For War Loan C--- Plans for the Seventh War Loan Drive at WWAAF were announced by Lt. W. W. Weldon, d o is laerv- ing as war bond offices. Ttae drive started on 14 May and will end on 30 June. Orientation periods will cover the drive for enlisted men and officers. Bonds will be sold for cash on May 30, in booths at the Yost Exchange and Officer's Club. The National Associatien QQ Air Forces Women will be in charge of the stands. To increase the mornen- turn of the drive, Minute Men have been appointed in each section to stimulate bond sales among the ci- viiiaaa personnel working an the base. As an added convmienc~ each squadron will ell bonds for cash on payday. Soldiers may spen or increase elass B allotments at %he same time. T'he men and civil- fan personnel a t the field have al- way6 given full co-operation iaa past drives. How with two-dm-and one-bgo, all must remember that Ure final push is as hpolrtaQht k Victory as the first. BAEBECUE DEMCA'X33 NEW PICmC GROUNDS 6fEicer persoanel and tbeir fami- He?s are looking forward to the big barbecue and picnic ot Memorial Day, May 30, which will dedicate the new Mill CXeek picnic grounds. affair will get -dm way at 1700, iPnd tbe Officers' is pm3 viding free beer, barbeque, me- - freshments and trmsportcrtion. Y' ,,For enter(ainment there wiH *be at& races, softball and p~eyba.tL M acers sad tgei PrarsPlhes bva .been inv- civilian Employes View Special Film "Defeat and Victory", a War De- partment Combat Film Com- munique designed specifically for American War Workers, was shown to approximately 350 Civil- ian Personnel cd the Walla Walla Army Air Field on Wednesday and Thursday May 17 and 18. The "Defeat" of American forces was shown in combat footage taken at Kweilin, while "Vict~y" was portrayed by cmbat Wto- graghers during the invasion and final conquest of the P d a u Islands. "Defeat and Victory" filled with exciting closeup s h ~ t s of heroism and vicious fighting. showed that the way ahead is lcrng and tough, and that it will take even greate~ quantities of men and equipmen1 before the Japanese enemy can be completely crushed. The foreword by Under Secretary of War Patter. son encouraged the personnel tc stick to their war jobs and not seek post-war jobs until cmplete vie- tory was 'wan. Parade Slated June 6 Downtown A number fieM. units will takc part in a parade k be heid um thi afternoon d Wednesday, June 6 i downtown Wah Walla. Jwe I is trhe first adversary Bf D-Da] aed the parade wiU comemeratc this event and the Seventh Wal Loan drive. mf'mmT Tsm miwmTH WAS L8M 4 PAGES THIS WEEK HERE'S WHY: As it must to all men, basic train- ing came ts ye ed this week. %, don't look for tbe four pages use ally found in the center of this paper each week-you won't find them. Next week WaUa Wallop will be back in brx'siness at the regulu: sic of eight pages.

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THIS ISSUE DEDICATED TO THE GMWATlPIG CUSS OF SQUADRON T-2

Yol. 2 Friday, May 25,1945 No. 3

T-2 Set For Graduation -

Outdoor Eveut

Another m the lung line ol :ombat crew squadrons trained a1 Walla Walla Amy Air Fielo will be honored with grduatior exercises, signifying that they haw wxessf ully finished their train ing mission at this field and an qualified t s facilitate the steadill increasing flow of Japanese to t h abode of their honorable ancestors [n a departure from the custom d holding the went in the theatrc with a graduation speaker, exer- z i ses will be held on Memorid Day, May 30, as part of the mern xial review and retreat parade tc be held on that day. All base uELih

Left to right. 1st Lt. charles E. Cornelis. E Flight; 1st Lt. Lilburne THESE ARE the static and train* group afficers d' Training Sec-

M. Front row, left k right, Capt. Melvin W. P-son, sqnad- r- commander; C@. <=lad P. Chrisknsen, k&iniag se&iom m d e r . Rear ron, h 4 to right, Capt. Billy 0. Masser, mess and supply fleer; 8nd Lt. Mdvin Regnaldrs, adjutraat; 1st U. Hershel E. Simuwns, +rovisba~l growp aemtnaading efficer-(Base Lab Photo 1.

C. smith,-F' Squadron; 1st Lt. Jesse D. Toombs, G Flight; and 1st Lt. Leo 3. West, Flight H.-(Base Lab Photo)

Gen. Parker Goes Overseas; will participate t?te event. Squadron T-2 has made am in+

pressive training record for its& a t Walla Walla, and will go fortt inspired by the full confidence 01 the officer and enlisted persome who conducted their training.

Three crews, number 214, 23 and 234, were awarded the title 01 ''three best crews", due to thei~ all-around proficiency and spirit ir training. Their pictures appear ol page four of this issue, and thej will receive awards in the form o watches for first pilots and wal lets for balance of the crew mem bers. Each graduating crewmar will receive a diploma signed b~ the commanding officer in token o the successful completion of hi: training here.

Gen. Morris Heads 4th AF First Group of 24 'Releasees'

Major General James E. Parker, commanding genera1 of the Fourth Air Force, has departed for an undisclosed foreign assignment, his headquarters at San Francisco announced Tuesday. Pending as- signment of his successor, Brigadier General Edward M. Morris, deputy commander, has assumed command of the Pacific Coast AAF organization, -which includes instailations in five Western states.

General Parker. succeeded Major General William E. Lynd July 14, 1914, and was prclmoted to his present rank on December 7, 1944. General Morris, who has commanded the Fourth Air Force's 318th Training Wing with headquarters at Metropolitan Airport, Van Nuys, California, formerly commanded the IV Figh-fer Command in Oakland. He has served in the Mediterranean theatre for eighteen months prior to his return a few months ago to Fourth Air Force.

- Head for Separation Centers Twenty-four enlisted area were ia the pmecg cd leaving Walk

.Walk Amy Air Field this week for separation centers througbu the country, as the first quota 04 "releasees" to be discharged fron this field under the point system. I t is anticipated that future quota: will be alloted to this fieid from time to time by Fourth Air Farcc Headquarters, according to Major Nicholas De Mai, Supervisor o4 Personnel, but just how large or how often these quotas'would bc forthcoming would be hard $0 predict.

All of the men released have well over 100 points with T, Sgt Warren Nordquish reputedly the highest man on the field, racking u~ a mere 172.

A number of enlisted rstta k the 40-42 age bracket were also pre flighting civilian detb &is week, following receipt of official worc that the discharge age, irrespective of points, had been lowered frm 42 to 40 years. 'However, men in this category can be bdd in the sew ice for as kmg as (ItlOthtr 90 tilays 3 mitable replacements are no

New Surgeon Show Booked Mobile PX to Go In Service Here Assigned Here Wednesday

mee post exchange will begin operating a mobile exchange Fri- day, May 25, according to Captain Walter D. Diekmann, base ex- change officer. A Ford truck, completely furnished with shelves, ice cMam cabinet and coffee ser- ver, will be operated by two young ladks. The mobile exchange will operate on the flight line and will stop at each hangar and base oper- ations. It will afford personnel a chance to buy cigarettes, candy, coffee, cookies, ice cream, dough- nuts, etc. with a minimum loss of time.

It has also been planned to serve Air Corps Supply, Quartermaster and Motor Pool area.

Time schedules will be an- nounced in Daily Bulletin.

J

US0 Camp Show 'Who Goes There' -

Wednesday nite May 30, will fea- ture some highspot entertainment at Walla Walla Army Air Field, when "Who .Goes There", a USO- Camp show will be presented here. A performance will be given at 6:N p. m. a t station hospital and one a t 8:30 p. m. at the base thea- tres. The headline cast includes:

Ferrari and De Costa, two ex- pert musicians who studied at the New England Conservatory of Mu- sic, and after a brief whirl of con- cert engagements let down their hair a bit to perform in the field of "popular" musical entertainment.

Jack Leonard, "fun by the ton", is a mastdonlc comedian who is no newcomer tc3 the men in the ser- vice. He recently concluded a ten month tour in Army camps and Navy bases with the USO-Camp \ Shows production of the musical sensation "Hellzapoppin."

Emerald Sisters, two girls whose rough house comedy knock-about act is breathtaking and hilarious.

Annette Ames, singer and dan- cer, who, after ten gears of troup- ing, still looks like a pretty little doll. The Ross Dancers, a fine 04 five

girls, whose previous experience includes motion pictures, legiti- mate theatre production, vaudevilk and night club engagements.

Lt. COL Patter Is availabk. Retired From Army The two donera men released un.

d t r the p i n t system, their point: and squadrons are as follows:

T,Sgt. Warren H. Nodquist, B 172; T.Sgt. Raymond J. Keating, B 153; S.Sgt. Allen 0. Clark, B, 129 T.Sgt. Renvue C. Harner, D. 127 S.Sgt. Joe D. Ivy, B, 126; S.Sgt Oliver R. Germam, D, 123; T.Sgt John D. Foley, T-1, 123; T.Sgt. Wes. ley J. Hill, E, 122; S.Sgt. Paul L Daily, T-4, 122; Cpl. Walter F Wick, F, 121; S S g t . John E. Eum banks, A, 121; S.Sgt. Robert R Nlemela, B, 114; S.Sgt. Gilbert F Parker, B, 119; T.Sgt. Clyde H Decker, B, 119; Pvt. Jack Petty A, 118; S.Sgt. Estus F. Wuiff, 118 S.Sgt. Clarence E. Widman, F, 117 S.Sgt. Ralph I. Peters, F, 117 S.Sgt. Neale M Fosnwalt, B, 116, TSgt. Peter R. Syvrud, B, 116 SSgt. Donald M. Chamberlain, T-1 115; T.Sgt. Evan Arnold, F, 115 T.Sgt. Ken M. Elves, B, 115; T.Sgt Raymond L. Day, E, 113.

LL Col. Harold P. Tompkins ha4 been appointed base surgeon o Walla Walla Army Air Field, it ha: been announced by Col. Bertram C Harrison, base commancler. Col Tmpkins replaces Lt. Col. Clar ence G. Potter, who, because of ill ness, will be retired from the Armj after 20 years as a Reserve office] and 4 years of active duty.

A native of Wichita, Kansas, Col Tompkins lists his permanent ad dress as Riverside, California. Hc was graduated from the Washing ton University School of Medicini in St. Louis in 1937 and served hi: i;ternship in Santa Barbara, Cali fornia. In the same year he re ceived a commission as first lieu tenant in the Reserve.

With "19th" He was called to active duty witl

the A M at March FkM, Californi; in 1940 and was assigned to thc famed 19th Bombardment Group He spent much of his time travel ing with Flying Cadet examining boards throughout California, Ne vada and Utah.

In 1941 he was transferred to th 14th Pursuit Group as group sW

-- (Cenkinued sa Page It9

!IWELVE POINTS THAT ARfUVED TOO LATE

Distribution to& a new turn fa Sgt. Jesse C. Wilder, Jr., of tha department at base headquarter when a e stork distributed a sevel pound, tensunce boy to him ant his wife at St. Mary's hospital k Walla Walla Thursday, May 17. A1 though the baby was born on Nor wegian Independence day, he wa named Terril Wayne. The father i going fair except f a t nervousnes and fatigue frem passing 0u cigars.

Plans Outlined For War Loan

C---

Plans for the Seventh War Loan Drive a t WWAAF were announced by Lt. W. W. Weldon, d o is laerv- ing as war bond offices. Ttae drive started on 14 May and will end on 30 June. Orientation periods will cover the drive for enlisted men and officers. Bonds will be sold for cash on May 30, in booths a t the Yost Exchange and Officer's Club. The National Associatien QQ Air Forces Women will be in charge of the stands. To increase the mornen- turn of the drive, Minute Men have been appointed in each section to stimulate bond sales among the ci- viiiaaa personnel working an the base. As an added convmienc~ each squadron will e l l bonds for cash on payday. Soldiers may spen or increase elass B allotments a t %he same time. T'he men and civil- fan personnel a t the field have al- way6 given full co-operation iaa past drives. How with two-dm-and one-bgo, all must remember that Ure final push is as hpolrtaQht k Victory as the first.

BAEBECUE DEMCA'X33 NEW PICmC GROUNDS

6fEicer persoanel and tbeir fami- He?s are looking forward to the big barbecue and picnic ot Memorial Day, May 30, which will dedicate the new Mill CXeek picnic grounds.

affair will get -dm way at 1700, iPnd tbe Officers' is pm3 viding free beer, barbeque, me-

- freshments and trmsportcrtion. Y' ,,For enter(ainment there wiH *be at& races, softball and p~eyba.tL M a c e r s sad tgei PrarsPlhes b v a .been inv-

civilian Employes View Special Film

"Defeat and Victory", a War De- partment Combat Film Com- munique designed specifically for American War Workers, was shown to approximately 350 Civil- ian Personnel cd the Walla Walla Army Air Field on Wednesday and Thursday May 17 and 18. The "Defeat" of American forces

was shown in combat footage taken at Kweilin, while "Vic t~y" was portrayed by c m b a t W t o - graghers during the invasion and final conquest of the P d a u Islands. "Defeat and Victory" filled with exciting closeup s h ~ t s of heroism and vicious fighting. showed that the way ahead is lcrng and tough, and that it will take even grea te~ quantities of men and equipmen1 before the Japanese enemy can be completely crushed. The foreword by Under Secretary of War Patter. son encouraged the personnel tc stick to their war jobs and not seek post-war jobs until cmple t e vie- tory was 'wan.

Parade Slated June 6 Downtown A number a£ fieM. units will takc

part in a parade k be heid um thi afternoon d Wednesday, June 6 i downtown W a h Walla. Jwe I is trhe first a d v e r s a r y Bf D-Da] aed the parade wiU comemeratc this event and the Seventh Wal Loan drive.

mf'mmT Tsm miwmTH WAS L8M

4 PAGES THIS WEEK HERE'S WHY:

As it must to all men, basic train- ing came t s ye ed this week. %, don't look for tbe four pages u s e ally found in the center of this paper each week-you won't find them. Next week WaUa Wallop will be back in brx'siness at the regulu: sic of eight pages.

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Vol. 2 Friday, May 25, 1945 No. 3 - - Edited and published every Friday by and for the personnel of the 423rd

. AAF Base Unit, Army Air Field, Walla Walla, a Fourth Air Force Installation, under the direction of the Special Service Department. All editorial matter pertaining to Walla Walla Army Air Field, cleared for publication bv the Public Relations Office, is available for general release and reprint in other publications. The Walla Wallop editorial office is located on the second floor of the Service Club, telephone 218. Deadline for copy is 1400 on the Tuesday preceding publication date. delivered to the Walla Wallop office.

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Officer

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S/SGT. SAM JAFFE Editor

Assigned Staff: Cpl. Ivar A. S. Andersen

Artist Pie. Ruth R. Wheeler

Reporter

Contributing Staff: "PI. ,y;;;:t"P e~;t~-'

Photographer T. Sgt. Jean Caillonet

Sgt. Charles Sears Cpl. George Wagner

Cpl. Al Misischia Artists

All signed articles represent the writers' opinion and are not necessarily the views of the staff of the paper. Contributions should be addressed to: Editor, Walla Wallop, Army Air Field, Walla Walla, Washington: This papr

receives Camp Newspaper Service. 8

Briefing and Griefing I I

WITH YE ED

BEING THAT YE ED is in the process of spending seven days at the Provisional Training Squadron, it seems in order to devote this column to a few pithy comments on the subject of "on the job train'- ing," or, as the men who take it describe it earthily, "basic." Knowing full well that we are risking all sorts of verbal abuse from our enlisted confederates, to say nothing of the many accusations that our pro- boscis is very chocolate in hue, we will come to the point and declare that we think the PTS is a good idea, and, if one can forget his natpral pre-unenthusiasm for his week at the squadron, he can actually "en- joy" it and learn something.

MUCH AS WE resent moving back to the base for a week, we free- ly admit it is the only way to effectively remind a GI that he is in the Army (until points do us part) and that many little GI customs, tricks and ways of doing things are easily forgotten.

IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY spent your week at PTS,, here are some of the things you will discover over there: it is very smooth functioning organization, despite the fact that all but the "permanent party" personnel turn ove.' ---Fry week: the barracks are so clean, you can eat off the floors; S. Sgt. Gallagher, who puts you through your "hut, two, three fours," is a bearcat on drill and the best we have ever seen in th- army; you make the acquaintance of some mighty nice joes from other squadrons, who, up to now, you were probably oblivious to; and i t isn't half as bad as all the propaganda vou have been hearing.

Sgt. John H. Sassie and Cpls. John Klinko and Cpl. Louis David Kutt- ner, are on the sweating out list for this week, hoping and praying thal their furloughs are approved.

Basic is still going strong. Head- ing the top of the list is T. Sgt. Gilbert Huck. Sgt. Ralph Nowlen base historian and Sgt. Frederich Hunt, Jr., from the "Gestapo' Dept. complete the boys who art residing off the post. Sgt. Elmel Adams, Bernard Hartman, Georgc H. Woodland, Thomas Tumelson, Cpl. Paul Liebler and Pfc. Ray- mond Hedrick round out the llst.

Once again the Squadron has a rifle class in progress with a least one G.I. from each department every two weeks.

The 40 and 41 year old boys are in their glory. A few of them show- ed their faces in the orderly room Tuesday morning. Sgt. (Sheriff) Paul Allison from the P.M. Office

, and Sgt. (Snafu) George Nafus from the Classification and Assign- ment department. In the meantime boys with 110 points or more are getting the rush in clearing the field.

T. Sgt. Eugene W. Burkwist, re- cently assigned from F. Squadron, shedded the life of being a bache- h r on May 8. While on furlough the little girl said "I Do" Cpl. William Bender, a new member oi the orderly room, hopes to take a girl from Ellensburg, Washington, out of circulation in July. Monday

. he returned from a three day pass from the same place. Sgt. John Wilbert, after spending ten days in the station hospital, returned to the supply room Tuesday and Sgt. James V. Smith from the same depa~tment took off for Utah on his furlough.

Sq. A's Softball Team fell vie tim to Squadron C's powerful team in the first game of the league, but in the second game shut oul the Gunnery Range with four runs. Cpl. Perkins did the hurling, with Cpl. Daily doing the receiving High honors go to Pfc. Gable, shorl fielder, for his outstanding playing throughout the game. The othe~

+ members of. the team are. ' Capt .- *Haberg .2dM .base.a T.Sgt.+Longstrttl

By CpL C. F. Dowd -

We extend a hearty welcome to Lt. Col. Harold P. Tompkins, our new Base Surgeon.

DeLeonardis is a member of the ball team this year, and he can't hit his weight, He doesn't weigh much either.

Rank sure counts. Snuffy moved A1 right out of his room. - How do they expect Cochrane to be able to play softball. He can't keep a five inning scorecard cor- rect.

Nick, keep your trap shut while going to church in town.

i consider Massey did very well at basic the past week, mly three hours extra duty.

Tat is going on a long trip this week end. Anyope have a steamer trunk?

Some folks around here call Warren "Honey".

Huck had a wire from Burr Head. Huck's little girl is appar- ently enjoying the Tennessee sun- shine and mountain dew.

Opera stayed till the end of the dance for a change this week. The reason, of course; the girl finally put up with him for a few hours.

"Over-raise" Saffran says Majek is a hard man to understand. That chicken dinner at the club Sunday nite was really delicious. (Via the salami route).

Bell is a very light eater. Two chicken dinners just for an appe- tizer, then to town for a small steak, $2.50 type.

Chester seems very depressed these days. Could it be on account of the missing link at the mess?

Hate of the week. When is my turn on KP?

1st base and also pitcher; Cpl. Klin- ko 3rd base, Sgt. Webb short stop, S. Sgt. Sneider, left field; Sgt. Tar- antinq center .field! S. Sgt. Cot- sonas right field; Cpl. Toth, short stop; Lt. Souders 2nd base, M. Sgt. Camp 1st base; and last, but not least Sgt. Tumelson right field. Tuesday night we meet Squadron M, with hopes of bringing our .average" Q p to 4366.. . - l ,,

- Squadron WC

Pvt. Ruth Redding is a native (

Rloomfield, New Jersey, where sk received her elementary and Jlig school training. It was at Philade phia College that Pvt. Redding b 2 x 1 her preparation for a profe. ;ional career. After finishing a prt nedical course she was an hono graduate in 1937, receiving a dc pee to practice osteology. A year' :ellowship was also granted Pv Redding in the study of obstetric ~t the Philadelph~a College c lsteopathy, and she has enjoye .he practice of her chosen profe: ;ion in the city of Wilmington, De: mare.

Last November in New York C i t ~ ?vt. Redding enlisted into th #omen's Army Corps and receive ler basic training in Ft. De VZoines, Iowa, after which she a] -ived at WWAAF, and was a: ;igned a t Station Hospital in the dt 3artment 'of physio-therapy. Thi :harming young woman is not on1 3 professional in the field of wtec structure, she is also a trained ml ;ician and' has also received def ~ i t e notice in the literary world.

By George Henry The one and only 'Cooky'

Squadron "C" Day a t the Mai St. U.S.O. proved another smasl ing success, Sunday 20 May 194 Everyone who was present at tk affair was honored with the trei they will probably never forget. TI Pasco Choir, who were among tk many guests a t the service, re] dered some fine selections for tl attendants. When our own Squat ron "C" Male Chorus sang the version 02 the Lord's Prayer, sc 2mn quietness seemed to Cree across the faces of the audience. I was really something to look at an .isten to. The Mayor of Wall Walla headed the citizens of Wall Walla with a great compliment 4 the participants in the sponsorin 3f a successful Squadron "C" Da: If it is a good time you want an 3 fine treat, all in one glorious hou then don't miss the next Squadrc "C" Day which will be the 17 Jur 1945 and every third Sunday therl after. We take this opportunity I thank all those responsible fc making Squadron "C'' Day the be; day in the month.

The softball team, under the d rection of Sgt. Julius T. Simm bagged a win for the first officii game of the season with Squadrc "A". Highlights of the game wz the fourth inning when unfo tunately three men filled up tk bases with no outs and pitcher CF Vernon L. Brown was in a hole. E looked around, consulted the un pire as to the condition of the gam conversed a small while with tl. catcher, Pfc. Ernest S. 'King' Colt and resumed his position on tlr mound. Letting up only for tk time it takes a batter to get in p sition a t the box, Cpl. Vernon I Brown, the greatest pitcher in tl world, released the ball from h hands nine times and each time strike, and three of squadron "A' men died on the bags. Amazing d duction eh', Vernon L.? Thursd~ May 24, 1945, the Pasco Naval Ba: Softballers are scheduled for game here on the campus. Ou come not determined. On the follow ing Tuesday, 29 May '45, Squadrc "C" will visit Pasco for a retw game.

. . Cpl. Weiss looking worried now that he is on base flying status. . , . Sgt. Snell with a pencil in his ear, a big wheel over a t T-2. The , '

, . . Sgt. Snell with a pencil in his ear, a big wheel over at T-2, the . . . . Cpl. Fletcher in the T-2 office, a bigger wheel, with a pencil in one hand and a phone in the other. . . . Cpl. Webster worrying about his girl m Pendleton. H e almost fell over thinking of her.

, . . Cpl. Phillabaum trying t.0 borrow Sgt. Fkig's whip. B e is in charge, of T-3. . . . Klotz polishing his carpenter shop. . . . Rudy and the Mrs. a t the club. . . , Nichdsons a t the rat race. . , . The (King) and Lou having a struggle. . . , Sgt. Lindell and Sgt. Eluj doing a square at the U.S.O. . , . S. Sgt. T. A. Arnold spending the night in camp, but only because he is restricted . , . M. Sgt. Gisholt with telegram in hand running to Base Head- quarters to get his discharge.

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- By S. Sgt. Walter Wakefield

In the first official softball con- ,est of the season Squadron E drop- 3ed a close decision to Squadron r-1 with 10 - 8 as the final tally. rhe game was a tight affaii up ,o the last inning when the Flyers nrned the tide in their favor and mshed across the winning run.

Several of the boys are getting be low-down on the high flying P- 18's a t the Mobile Training Unit which is here for 10 days of in, ;ensive schooling on the Lightning 5ghter. The unit is well equipped with several mock-ups and should afford a wealth of information for anyone interested in the operation and maintenance of our twin-boom ?ursuits.

For Sale Sgt. William Warren has a rail-

road ticket for sale-a one way job from here to Washington, D. C. Anyone contemplating a discharge might contact Warren and save limself a little cold cash in train fares.

For some of us this Army life 1s just one school after another. rhree weeks ago S. Sgt. "Gag" Sagliola was learning the ropes of motor maintenance and wound up with a truck driver's license. He had hardly recovered from this strenuous course when the "gag" found himself learning to be a sol- dier all over again-OJT. Return- ing from his basic tralning the sarge was informed that he was

to attend P-38 school. "Now I'm , sweating out. San Diego!" was his reply when asked how he liked be- ing a school boy. c

The boys who left on DS to the ATC a few weeks ago have re- turned-but not willingly. From all reports that deal is one that any- one would volunteer for-even if that is against AR No 1.

Wheels We have had word as to the acti-

vities of two of Section "C"'s for- mer wheels. S. Sgt. Ole Silver- strand, former boss of the welding shop, is operating his own place of business back home in Minnesota '

as a civilian, and Mr. Silverstrand's private enterprise is doing quite well for itself. Another exforman, S. Sgt. Clarence Gray, is now per- forming his duties in England with the 8th Air Force. Gray just added 12 more points to his score when a daughter was born to h& wife in Pennsylvania. 4

T. Sgt. Raymond Day, test flight radio operator, takes the honors a s being Squadron E's first GI to be released under the point system. Day has no immediate plans other than to take life easy for awhile and get acquainted with his new daughter.

The welding shop is losing an- other good man. Cpl. George B e s s e is leaving us with San Francisco a s his destination. The corporal's red nos& and ready wit will be missed by those who knew him. George has been with us for 17 months.

Little Jack Horner Necked Sue in the corner When in walked the girl's dd man.

With a grin on their face They rushed from the place And finished in Jackie's sedan.

FRIDAY M A Y 25

MONDAY MAY 28 - . - - - - - -

BASE THEATRE - *'The Fighting BASE THEATRE - Repeat of S- Guardsman" with Willard Parker, and day,s Anita Louise. Also Boogie Musclal SOUTH CHAPEL. - catholic M~~~ Parade and Babies Sports Parade. 5:15 P m., Confessions at 4:45 P. m.

sponsored by a 3 i n St. USO. Jive Bomb a ~ ~ O ~ e ~ ~ ~ tt$yzmen's Wivn ers Orchestra - cLU~-Bridge Night

USO, Alder ' St.-Ye Old Time S w a n

NURSES QUARTERS - officers Dances 8:30 m'

Wives club, Red Cross sewing, l :W p. m. to 3:W p. m.

TTSO. Alder St.-Informal dance, 8:00 TU ESDA'Y' MAY 29 ---. --

P. m soirTH cHApEbca*olic M~~~ 5.15 BASE THEATRE-"The Body Snatch-

p. m. Confessions 4:45 p. m. er" with Boris Karloff Bela Lugosi.

immediately mass. Christian .xetet .s ~o stepping9* wkh eon ~ r r o b Science service 7:30 p. m. "Unusual Occupations.

J ~ W I ~ H TEMPLE - 329 ~~~t R~~~ -... USO, Alder St.-South ob ihe Border Street. Jewish Services 8:00 p. m. Dance

USO: Main St. - Whist Tournamenh SATURDAY -. . . - - -

MAY 26 BASE THEATRR - Revival "Stormy

Weather" with Bill Robinson, Lena Horne. Cab Calloway, Fats Waller and Leon ~ r r o l .

US0 Alder .St. - Movie, "In the ~ e a n t i m e . Darlmg" 7;30 p. m. Bingo

9:30 OFF~CERS* p rn. CLU-Dance, 8 3 0 p. m. rrso. Main St.-Blngo. Prizes. N C O C L U B - D ~ ~ C ~ ; 8:30 p. m. SOUTH CHAPEL-Mass at 12 noon.

Confessions at 4:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m. and 7:00 p. rn. to 8:W p. m.

SUNDAY MAY 27

BASE THEATRE--"See My Lawyer" with Olsen and Johnson, Grace Mc- Donald. Also "Fall Guy" Special, "Don- ald's Crime" Walt Disney Carton, RKO Pathe News.

USO, Alder St.--Social and Sing. 4:30 pa m. Movle 7:30 p. m.

USO, Main St.-Vesper, sponsored by the Central Christian church.

OFFICERSy CLUB - Combo Dance, 8:30 p. m.

NORTH CHAPEL - Protestant Serv- ices, 10:OO a. m. Holy Communion, 10:45 a. m. Evening Worship, 7:30 p. m.

SOUTH CHAPEL--Catholic Services, Holy Mass, 7:30 a. m. and 11:30 a. m.

NCO CLUB-Dance, 8:30 p. m.

For the Best In Film Fare YOUR BASE THEATRE , . Every Day of the Week, ; . :-

prizes. and Party. OFFICERS' CLUB-Wrapping of su*

gical dressings by Officers' Wives Club. 9:30 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. Bingo at 8:00 - P. m

SOUTH CHAPEGCatholk Maws, 8:lS Confessions at 4:45 p. m.

WEDNESDAY MAY 30

Htmorilrl Day BASE THEATRE-"Where D o We G.

From Here"? wlth Fred MacMurray. Joan Leslie. Army-Navy Screen M a e azine and RKO Pathe News.

NORTH CHAPEL - Protestant mi+ m&tiig,-7i30 p. m.

SOUTH CHAPEL - Catholic Ma* 5:15 p. m. C?nfessions at 4:45 p. m.

OFFICERS CLUB-Picnic and Bar- B-Q, Free Beer, 5:00 p. m. to 10:30 p. m.

USO, Alder St.---Cootie Party, 8:30 p. m Archery, Chess and-Ping-Pong. USO, Main St.-Skating Party, Pr~zeS

THURSDAY . MAY 31

OFFICERS' CLUB - Combo Dan* 8:30 p. m.

BASE THEATRE-aepeat of Weab nesday movie

SOUTH C A A P E L - - C ~ ~ ~ O ~ ~ ~ Mass. 5:M p. m. Confessions at 4:45 p. m. NCO CLUB-Dance 8:30 p.. m US0 Alder St. - wives stitch' a*

Chat 5-00 p m to 4 p. m. Arts and 1 crafts Class' 7:d0 p. m. to 9:00 p: I&

Dance Class 8:00 p. mr 'b USO, Marm SL-Morm. ' ,

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Cindermen Are Flyers Shellac Flyers Defeat Baseball Intra-

By Cpl. Stuart E. Haynes

2nd at Meet Mural Scores . Whitman Nine Oregon Team - Team Looks. Good

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Walla Walla cindermen accumu- lated enough points in the North- west Relays held a t Washington State College on Saturday, May 19, to place second, but the places taken by the team were not count- ed in the meet due to the fact that the other service teams entered did not appear for the Servicemen's Division. Due to a shortage of lanes, Walla Walla could not enter all of her men in most of the events, but made excellent show- ings in the events they were in.

Lt. Edward Callahan ran an ex- cellent quarter mile. Starting from the outside lane he maneuvered place for the turn and then, com- ing into the stretch, he made his bid. Gaining steadily he passed four men, but was just nipped out of first place by the University of Washington man. The winning time was 50.2 sec.

Capt. Don Johnson had not the least bit of trouble winning the shot put, discus and javelin, which were good for fifteen points. S.Sgt. Stan- ley made a fine showing in the discus for Walla Walla also.

Despite the hail and rain, the track was fast as Capt. Robert Walling proved by taking a close second in the 120 high hurdles in a fast race. The high jump was not in as good condition as the track, but Tom Gallagher managed to combatp-adverse conditions and took th event with 5 feet 9 inches, which>as a good jump in spite of the obstacles.

Walla Walla placed fourth in the 100, 220 and 880 while F-0 Fraun- feM tied for first in the pole vault. Lt. Ray Wiles, from Walla Walla who tied with Frauenfeld 1 a s t week, was forced to drop out be- cause of an injured ankle.

Many other contestants were dis- appointed because there was not room for them to compete; perhaps if they had been able to, the score might have been a little different in Walla Walla's favor.

The score, counting Walla Walla's mints, would have been:

- Formally opening the baseb'qll

;eason a t Elgin, Oregon, Sunday, ,he Air Field Flyers shellacked a ;rying but green Elgin team to .he tune of 22-3.

Held to six runs m their last .hree games, the Flyers really ex- Aoded with a bang, Captah Fred Iienle with six straight hits, S.Sgt. Louis Klock with a homerun trip- .e and a double in three trips, to ;he plate. Sgt. Wm. Green, Cpl. Petrocjllo and Sgt. McReynolds with three hits each led the rout. Pfc. Wm. Lekoff, T.Sgt. Bob Dedo and Cpl. Thurston were outstand- mg in the field.

R ..H E Elgin .................................. 3 4 5 Air Base ,...................---. 23 '24 2

,

A vs. C C

AB. R. a. .................................... Long 4 1 2

................................ Konroe 4 1 2

- The air field Flyers took the lead

in the city league Thursday night by winning a thrilling 12 innmg battle over the Whitman Mission-

Spring is here and that is very bbvious for the sound of the squad- ron lawn mower can be constantly heard going around and round the barracks.

Cpl. Gus Heller, the grass mas- seur, is keeping the brush under control but soon his wife will be in town and there will be a need for an assistant. Remember; you too, can maneuver a lawn mower, with practice, naturally.

Correctipn ' There was an error in one edi-

tion of this column and we havc hurt a proud father's feelings. We would like to apologize by stating that the latest addition to S.Sgt Ted Kroner's family was a ver3 husky baby boy and not a gir. ds reported. Weighing in at o v e ~ seven pounds young Mr. Krone1 has but one handicap in life so fa1 and that is: Theodore George Kro. ner Jr. Oh, Daddy, why was I named after you?

sports Well what do ya know, the soft

ball team has won the first twc games in the league so far. Thosc practice games looked bad but now they're coming out of it. All thej need now is support from the bleachers.

Local Dirt Sgt. Sadie Core is all smiles now

that Beulah is coming b a c k There'll be another man sleeping in the supply room during the daj pi etty soon.

Who is the short Corporal fron the oxygen unit who really cuts i rug a t the N.C.O. Club and alway: ends up on sick call with an achinj back? You're not as young as yo1 used to be, Greenwald. -

According to rumors, the spar rows in hangar No. 3 mistook M Sgt. McKown's new super statu! board for the Boardman Bombin{ Range. Put a gold bar on thosc sparrows and they'd make gooc bombardiers.

Barracks 415 is in dire need of ar elevator for a certain S.Sgt. cal barely make the upper bay on hi: hands and knees. He calls it thc intoxicated Australian crawl. Wha about that, Rider?

Beer Lover The guys in hangar No. 3 arc

wondering if M.Sgt. Redding i l . twins or even triplets. One ma1

ean't possibly cover that mans beer joints in one night.

Sgt. Hubert Bxyars is having wo man trouble again. Some of u: have trouble in not having enougl girl friends or not even having one but Hugh is having trouble becausc he has too many. Poor boy; hi: health won't stand it.

Kirby's little ' brother, Sgt. No back, is going after that three d a ~ pass for having the most flyinj t i ~ l e this month. It seems he has ; system of keeping his ship in thc air. After each wash job or valve cap change he calls it in for tesl hop. Out of approximately 63 hours flight time he has 12 for rou- tine flights and 51 hours of test hops.

Cpl. Tony L i k is devoting all of his eff duty hours to swimming so that the six year old boys up a t the Y.M.C.A. won't show him mP win.

Sgt. Rocco Guarino is out of the hospital after having his k g re- paired. The broken leg resulted from pretending he was a P-38 and flying through the barracks with : 3 much anti-freeze in his radia- tar.

What sergeant in hangar No. 1 was so proud of his last stripe he sewed them on the seat of his pants? If you see three stripes fol- lowing a man you'll know it's the "Shape."

S. Sgt. McCoy recently returned from furlough hoking like a &a- &w and I do mean shadow.

Hunting 1VL.Sgt Cummins and his posse

rr?e now hunting sparrows. No r e c~nlts as yet for they're having trouble, getting ammo. -Anyone

. * % . having. Wme ,pleawe Icrd,rlC. O,

ries, 1-0. With 1st. Lt. Louis Hanson on

econd by virtue of an error, coach Len Dobbs of the Missionaries de- ided to purposely pass hard-hit- ing T.Sgt. Robert Dedo. This rought to bat Pfc. Hal Davis. )avis promptly sent the fans home ty driving a single to right to core Hanson with the only run of he game. I t was a sweet victory for 1st

,t. Phil Wolf, who sent 21 Whit- man Batters back to the bench via he strikeout route. Dedo made a unning one-handed catch of a ong blow k aid Wolf in his tri- ~mph.

R H E Vhitman .......... 000 000 000 000 0 4 2 Lir Field ........ 000 000 000 001 1 4 2

jimms ................................... 4 O 2 Young ................................ 4 0 2 Siuins ................................ ;.4 1 1

...................................... ?rye 4 1 2

...................... .... =ole .... - 4 2 2 Barnes ..........-..,,......-...-.. 3 0 0 Jennings. ......................-.-.. 3 1 0

......... .................... Brown 2 3 0 1 Totals ............................ 37 7 14

A AB. R. H.

Webb ................................. 4 1 1 Daley ................,.........,....... 4 1 2 Zarne ...,.........."............,... 4 0 1 Sneider .......,...........-..........- 3 . 0 2 Tumelson ,.-......,......... ...3 0 1

. .................................... Shore 2 0 1 Klinko ...........,...........-.....--.- 1 0 1 Souders ,.,.,..................... 3 0 1 Cotsons ............................... 3 1 1 Tartanio .....,,....,........ ...3 1 1

Totals ...........,............... -33 4 )91

Base Tennis Team Defeats Wash. SC

The Walla Walla Tennis team made an excellent showing at Washington State College by win- ning two singles and doubles. The men who scored the four points were Major A. Carver, who de- feated H. Baeson, 6-0, 6-3; Lt. S. Wachsberger over E. Ellis 6-1, 6-4. In,the doubles set was Major A. H. Carver and Captain William Bishop winning from M. Lundy and J. Dehnert 62, 6-0 and Captain Fred Wheeler and Lt. S. Wachs- berger over D. Alke and J. P. Lambert 6-0, 6-4.

The Walla Walla netmen d is played superior form throughoul the matches, despite the frequenl interruptions of hail and rain. AT players showed great skill anc drive, which entirely shut out theii opponents. This was a double dose for'the Staters as they lost anothe~ tennis match to Whitman College. This makes three wins out of foul starts for the base netmen.

New Surgeon 1-2 VS. T-4

T-2 AB.

Dale ................... - .... - .......... 4 Ripley ...............,..,, .. ......... 3

*..... ........... Zalewski ,.... .. 5 Henbest .......,............. .....-. 4 Hoffmaster -...,,,,,.,.. 4 Lucas ............. -,--.- ..... - 3 Holdeman - ,....,......... .. 4 Saucier .....-..-......-... --.. 4 Franks .......,..,.....,...-.... .. 4 O'Connel .,...,...,,.. -... 3

Totals ......,.................... 38 T-4

AB. Flynn ....................... ...- ...... 5 Chabin ............................. ... 5 Bradley ...............--........... 5 Philhower ....................... 4 Kirkler ...........,............--....- 4

... Donofkio ........................ 4 .................................. Miller 4

Schenk .................. ............. 3 Mershell .............................. 4

........ Mount ...........,........- ... 4 Totals .,........................... 42

fCoatinued from Page One)

!eon. After war with Japan began, his group was sent to Hamilton pield near San Francisco, where ts mission was the defense of the ;an Francisco Bay area. In the summer of 1942 Col. Tomp-

:ins went to England with a P-3E ~ o u p . After several missions from Zngland, the group moved south tc jarticipate in the North African in- rasion m Noyember. Col. Tomp tins then proceded with an ad, ranced echelon into Tunisia.

Col. . Tompkins left' the group ir ranuary 1943 to become officer ir :harge of medical personnel of the 12th Air Force with headquarter! n Africa. In November of that yea] le moved into Italy as executive ~fficer to the 12th Air Force sur ?eon.

Returns . After 22 months overseas, Col rornpkins returned to the Unitec States and the Fourth Air Forcc ast June, being assigned to Marc1 Field, and later becommg tem

t a

1

3orary commander of the ~ a m m e r Field Regional Hospital a t Fresno. university of Washington, 4%

He wears the Silver Star, the Walla Walla, 35; Whitman College, American Defense ribbon and the'27; and University of Idaho, 23. European-African-Middle Eastern cheatre ribbon with four battle A female shopper is a woman stars. who can hurry thru a department

His wife and baby daughter, who store aisle 18 inches wide without still reside in Fresno, California, brushing against the piled u p will join him in Walla Walla as glassware, and then drive home soon as housing facilities ate avail- and knock the doors off a 12 bat able. garage.

Golfers to Play -

Gunnery Range vs. SQ. G - r ~ Range

AB. Klienosky ..................... -. 3 Adams ................................ 3

. Smith ,.................. ...-......- 3 Van ...............,.......,...... . 2

.............................. Herrera 3 Thompson ,..-..........,......... 2 Beadman ,.......................... 3 Mussilli ........................,.,.... 2 Beebe ............,.............-..... 2 Cornwell ..................,........ 2

Totals ,.............. ..... ... .25 A

AB. Webb ......,.-................... .... 3 Dally ...............,................. 3 Snieder ,......................-.... 3

........ Gable i ..,........-..- ,.. 3 Lmgstreth ,...,............. 3 Haber ................................ 3 Klinko ...................-..- -...-. 2 Tarantino ,.....,.............. 2 Cotsonas ............................ 3

............................ Perkins , 2

............................ Totals 27 AB.

At Fresno* Sat. P.

Plans are under way for the base Golf Team to fly down to Cali. fornia Saturday for a match witk Fresno's crack foursome. Despite cancellation of the match with Fort George Wright last week-end, oui four aces hope to be a t top form and bring back another victory like the one over Mountain Home,

There have been many new ar- rivals on the field recently, and cer. tainly good golfers among them These men are urged to turn ir their names at the gym and joir in the interesting competition ar. ranged for them. Don't delay; sigr up today.

A gentleman in a telephone boot1 saw a girl's name, "Mabel," anc after it a telephone number. Ht called Mabel and a voice said: "Hereafter save your nickels and buy war bonds." The best ball club jn the Northwest, and that includes our favor-

ites, The Air Field Flyers, is stationed at Camp Lewis, Washington What a manager's dream-Bill Fleming, Ray Mueller, Ron Northey, Torn Heath, Tony York, Frank Kelleher, Dmny Litwhiler, Don Dales- sandro and Mickey Burnett, WOW! . . Joe Dlatak, the Chicago Ace, has regained the national AAU handball title, his ninth crown in . 10 years. As Captain D. F. Stevens would say "is he good or isn't he?" . . . The army used walkie-talkies in running their track meet the other day. This modern age. . . Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, two of baseball's greatest performers, will match managerial talent when the east meets west in the all-American Boy's Game, sponwrd by Esquire magazine, at the Polo Grounds in New York on August 28. A swell

. . break for some lucky youngster. Con O'Kelly, one of Great Britains leading boxers, has been ordained a Roman Catholic Priest after seven years of study; undoubtedly, his greatest triumph.

John W. Baker, star guard m d field goal kicker of the 1931 University of Southern California football team, will coach the Fourth Air Force eleven of March Field this fall. A headache for the guy who beat Notre Dame, for he has to start from scratch. See where the New Ysrk Yankees are going to experiment with twilight ball in their game Tuesday with Connie Mack's Athletics.

S. Sgt. Louis Klock's home run Sunday was a tremendous clout The ball sailed far and wide over the 400 marker in center field. Captain Fred Kienle showed his boys how with his six straight hits. The applause meter read a thousand when big 1st Lt. Phil Wolf shuffled off the mound in the 12th inning after throwing 21 strike outs at a dazzled Whitman nine. "Don't give me all the credit" he said after the game. "Remember I had a pretty fair catcher in Greenie." Sgt. . . Green is all of that. Stars and Stripes prints a challenge to Max Echmeling by Cpl. Billy Conn. The proposed bout to be staged fff Yanks in &rope with no gate receipts, but it's only a dream. * . > I

T1 vs. E E

.............................. Pierini , 3 Petit .................................... 3 Harbin ,,.................-.-....- 3 Betts ................................. 3 Bulvan ,...,....................... 3 Hanky ,,..............,...-..---- 3 Klemz ....................-....,..... 3 Adragnd ,.... ..................... 1 Wartett ,........................... 3 Gansey ,.,...................... 3

..................... Totals , -28 T-1

Dunnack , .................... ... 4 Lagana .............................. 3

................................ Conte 2 Egersic .....................-....... 2 Carson .............................. 4 Ferguson ............................ 3 Dolinski ......................... ... 3 Hauffman ,.................... .. 3 Fronek ,..............,,......... 3

......................... Makar ., .... 3 ............................ Totals 30

Sheriff Cummins for what good is an air rifle without bee bees. Barracks 415 put on a new shine

We other day when Sgt. Hulfck washed all the windows for forget- ting his dogtags when going to town. Wonder if that's the reason they call him W. W.

White Collar Sttlif T.Sgt. Harner of Base Flight is

the first squadron "D" man to be discharged from the army under h e point system. Having 12'7, not red, not blue, but good old zoot. suit points he will soon be a civie.

Around the first of the month there will be an opening within the squadron overhead for a new mail clerk. S.Sgt. Hit-da-doit Sievert is being made a civilian. Wonder how Cecelia will take it?

Item Of T k Week Pfc. Mosner of Malicoat's Linen

Mart was actually seen running the mess hall clipper. Therefore our verse for the week will be;

Now there is SbmRthing yw'U seldom :see, . Our squadron -bad LP.

' "Now men," said the captain. "remember that the war must de, velop individuality, initiative anc real leadership. Okay, get goin$ and do as I tell you."

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B y Sgt. H. W. Imaer

Sure and 'tis a fair day for the Irish and a foine day for the wearin' 0' the green. Ask McCar- ty. 'Es the boy what knows. I t has indeed been a week of long faces. Twas a shock to us all to learn that civilians are rationed. In or- der to become one you must have points. Just Uke meat and stuff. Most of us are only worth about Ik lb. of burger. Then there's a few who might have enough for a small T-bone.

Barracks 304, after a long and detailed discussion by its pointless occupants, from now on will be known as "Der Little Waifs Deten- t ~ o n Home" for homdess children, kidnaped children, and runaways.

SSgt, O'Brien, who is now back with us after his furlough. d l be the matron in charge. Lt. Olson will be the councilor of t h e naughty. Cpl. Shirley will pass out the details.

Decon Jones will punch their eards, and Mitchell will hold the punch.

Chapman, Maples, Trevino, Mini- + han, Porter, Newell, Holland,

T i n c h, Bloomquist, Singleton, Rogers, Barrun, Desroisers, Pol- lack, Dah, Hoffman, Henbest, R i p ley, Cogan, Dalton, Rambo, Sech- rest, Sayre, Franks all have been appointed deputies. They're all the fatherly type.

Sgt. "Whitey" Fleig

The boys' prayer for the week in barracks 321 is: "Oh, please, give us a crew quickly. We want to fly the big ones and get into action to end the Japs. Sgt. Higgins and his nice old lady: does she have lots of points, Higgins?

Cpl. Ray Howell is running his noisy one man band. With his worn out horn, he is driving the boys to jitterbugging. Pv+ R o ~ came into the barracks looking bad. What is the matter? Too much Pendleton? If anyone on the field needs a good shower bath, CpL Parker and Cpl; Mitchel have shower on wheels. Their jallopy has plenty of holes in the roof-. Ask the boys about the crate.

The boys did a wonderful job lasl week unloading the new outfit's baggage in all the rain. They were soaking wet-outside, not in.

Cpl. Weiss had a birthday party Wednesday.

Cpl. CordeU has a new girl friend and is deeply in love with her.

We have two new engineers, just arrived from Tonopah, Sgt. John S. Organ and Sgt. Robert C. Pierce.

We saw Pfc. John Manecke re- turn from the hospital, after being there about two months. Our best wishes to his long visit.

Since the point system has come to our attention, everyone is work- ing for extra points for himself. Mitzie, the band mascot, had birth to nine little pups on May 15. Three of them died, but there still a re six black rips left. We wish we had the dependency points our dog has to get out of the Army.

This week, Cpl. Donald Ludwig returned from a furlough in Penn- sylvania. On May 31, we trudge over to Lewiston to play for a ben- efit show.

Herbert K Fuller Makes Majority

Amnouncement has been made at Walla Walla Army Air Field of the promotion of Herbert K. Fuller of West Point, Georgia, from the rank of captain to that of major. Major Fuller is base armamant ordinance mmrdinator. H e is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Oeorge W. Fuller of West Point and was graduated from the Geor- gia School of Technology a t At- lanta, . Georgia, a s a textile engi- neer before entering the army as r second lieutenant from a reserve

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CREW No. 233. Front row, left to right, 2nd Lt. Jo hn Jepsan, co-pilot; 1st Lt. Lee f . West, airplane commander; 1st M. Francis E. Jehnson, bombardier; and 2nd I&. Walter M. Kepley, navigahr. Back row, left to right, Cpl. Earle Wescott, ball gunner; C pl. George T. Trevisani, tail gunner; S. Sgt.. Walter J. Watker, engineer; Cpl. Harry T. Morrison, waist gunner; Cpl. Joim P, Sullivan, radio opera*; aPd Sgt. Eelmando Vasqnez, armorer gunner.-(Base Lab Photo).

CREW No. 234. Front row, left to right, 1st Lt. Way land S. Merrison, bombardier; FA. Warren W. Rabb, cepilot; 1st Lt. Robert W. Bullock, pild; and F.-0. Jack D. Howell, navigator. Bsck row, iefl to right, Sgt. Ellery J. Volrath, engineer; Cpl. Robert H. Siperly, waist gumam; Cpk John W. Shopp, Jr., tail gunner; Sgt. Robert L. Hall, armorer gunner; and Cpl. Rabert L. Cordia, b d gunner, Miss- from photo is Sgt. Jshn W. Furness, radio operator.-(Base Lab Photo).

I :ommission in July of 1941. Major Fuller went overseas to

he Hawaiian Islands in October of $41 and was at Hickam Field vhen the Japs attacked December ', 1941. In February of 1942 he went o the Fiji islands and then to Au* ralia and New Guinea. In Aus- ralia he met and mu&d his wife

By S. Sgt. George J. Srreider - Aft* getting an 8 W W&

and W g his beard grow, %eve Maleski, who gets im more trouble than AJi Oop, now looh l h the villain in the Pop- symphonies and Steve has a voioe to match.

Crew U4 has ostracized BaQ Gunner Robert Ore & such time as nabre endows him with me4 hirs&e iwhrnment aus Oo mahe 1 necessary b strare 4 loma4 orrr, every krtsight.

B ~ H -hop d ccrew lr09 ir in r dither, as who wouldn't be over bi8 lorthcornirrg marriage b M i s s Helen Kmtaon . of Maywood, 1% Bill's home town i. Marenga, Ill. The T-1 softban team is gettin@

30 hwm" what with the numob tmous regularity wii4a whish they now dollva theis opponents. HeaW? gunner Egercic broke up the return game with Squadron D last week m the last inning with a time& hit. In their baptism to league play the T-l Maulers, behind four ruM going into the final inning, staged a brilliant rally to score seven runa and subdue the previously w beaten Squadron E team by lo-& Everybody hit and raa the bas- Like Pepper Martin iPP his hey-dap Dunnack provided the playoff M o r rn a drive Oo left, which he stretched b a h o w mua by fa& Legging.

We're hasbg o r t hadr+i& pointen. T.Sgt. Fdey and S.Sgt Chamberhin bo4h got that white slip of paper most of tlr a m waib ing h. These two boys have been working haxi for that minute +csl

knowledgmd fop. quite a Mtle while. Here's hoping them dl khe luck possible but, from past expert ences, these boys can really ha- themselves,

If any d you have hard peub kms concerning your points k t my council take care of them. Hours are from 6 to 12 at our Down Town Briefing Room. Perhaps we can find a s d u t h ; namely 'Xickapoo Toy Juice" or Pioneer to yoti*

Fences are the moat m a r k a m things in existence. If you don't believe me, just ask Bob Killiaa I'he latest alias added to his l i d a just plain "Fence." No, he isn't a loan shark or any thing like that, mr is he one of tb carpenters responsible for the nice flower be& protectors to be found around the barracks. The whok sfory b too long, but a brief summary says that the fence invdved was one & several obstacles that had b be cleared For Bob to A& only make the first team, but to attain h a goal. Frum now on, the sweet in- nocent look cm y w face k strictly a good make up j o b r i g h t Bob?

Td* Piay Aclarae, Adams, Ad-

lorow Adsms? Ooopsl! -don me, tha.t was a dip. It should have bean "Who lra0w-s one Of the three Adams to be found h bar- raoks 316f" No4 that fhrm Adsms are foo many Adam% b? L when ihem are three A- aad they are dl in the same plsae s4 the same time and one fries to carry en m intelligent mmversa- tion wZth one d the three it is nd possible. # e v e r y .d "Adamsn unless you speafy Miles G, Robert M., or Roy A. - They evem had tbe three laggiea from P r d t guessing &sturdar sight a4 the Arcad+. Pfc. Edward P. Z l e b k y d 440

was d n g wp a nice score in ttm bowling alley Friday night. Don'B mow whepe all the ambitian tame horn, but she must have been nice. rhat evil gleam that is seea so >ften in Keetzie's eye was presen4 but definitely and it wasn't because of all those strikes.

Who? FJatrrud 3. Gianino k dt ).

averyhadetart.BenaekiLaL the pOgt and iaOe $own SUnda~ night for the third time sime fH arrived here in Mar&. Sam, hrso to stay home anal read his amio book while the rest d hie ore* go out aabd wear his cZofh* speP&bif ~ . r a d t b e P w r ~ t b ~ h d s b a & k h e c c l t $ Mter a v i e w e e h d Pcrsrg, Howm abat sbdW a tim IIW rsryc-