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Show Theyre Jive Bombers 1 Orientation 8 jT Changes Schedule Wednesday February 9, 1944 Classes This Week See Two Films At Post Theatre Now Full Colonel A change in schedule for this week only finds the orientation classes meeting at different hours and at the post theatre. The new lineup is ao follows: Tuesday, February 8, 482nd A. B. Squadron; Wednesday, x". 0800-090- 0, the 482nd February 9, Squadron, Medical and WAC detachment; Wednesday, February 9, Wednesday, officers; all enlisted February 9, men on shifts other than day For big times when they start playing for their weekly squadron dance, shifts; Thursday, February 10, GETTING READY are Pianist the 308th. Looking happy as they glve out with boogie-woog- ie of 808th Aviation Squadron; th. Jiv Bombers" Pfc. Joseph. Disgusted because their horns and strings aren't handy are, kft and Seott Saxophonist Friday, February 11, William K. lun g, trumpet; no. amra seaman, arums; Cpl W Dupree, 308th Squadron; Friday, February right CdL . . . , guitar; CpL r Samsax. Tr:if: .Ihm m Mar", TmnA tint" TTnn "uie u77?u tne mute juuuw " At is uyi.i njjit. the 99th Depot Repair mond McOee, 11, and CpL Thomas Locker, bass fldC Louis Laval trumpet, sis, time the picture was made were: CpL Squadron. Two films are being shown this week, it was disclosed by Lt. Sylvia Kornit, the special service officer In charge of the classes, and both of them have never been seen beof the 308thfhot stuff that really "sends" theirfare Cpl. William R. King, and I The fore on this base. They are: made an unexpected appearance audience. Louis Lavalais, while Pfc. Jarf in a big Stuman handles the drums liW "Know Tour Ally, Britain," one started a at getting They're intermission squadron of the regular series of orientation during dance in the Little Theatre last way to form a compact little group films, and an added feature "War week and the hot rhythm of the to provide music for their squadron veteran from lower Basin strj Department Report," by the general jivin' soldier boys made the build- dances to' be held every Tuesday On the guitar is Cpl. Sam Dunrf staff. and Cpl. Thomas Locker takes a rock and the toes start tap-pi- night in the little theatre. Next week the orientation classes ing At the helm of the group is pi- or tne oass fiddle, revert to their regular schedule Vocalist for the group is C are a volunanist CpL William Scott, who These which has been followed for several on within makes the with formed juaaie wiuiams, oaritone and wi the orchestra tary weeks. other m squadron by fellows who have had the ivories. Pfc. James H. Joseph known boxer, although experience before in small jam and CpL Raymond McGee give out bers of the group double in vod on on the saxophones. Trumpet players and brass. groups, hitting the down-be0800-090- 0, 1300-140- 0, 0800-090- 0, 5 ... 0800-090- 0, , 0800-090- 0, Edward M. Lee Promotion of Lt. Col. Edward M. n Lee, ordnance officer for the Air Service Command, to the rank of colonel was announced today by Brigadier General Morris Berman, commanding general of Col. Og-de- the OASC. Colonel Lee was graduated from West Point in 1937 and served in Hawaii as an artillery officer from to 19X8 1940. He was then trans- ferred to ordnance, returning to the mainland in 1942, seven months after the Jap attack on Pearl Har- bor. Assigned to Washington, D. C, he was attached to the field service division of the chief of ordnance. Later he attended the command and general staff school at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, from which be was graduated in June, 1943. Several months of aviation training at Aberdeen proving ground and Air Service Command headquarters at Patterson Field, Ohio, preceded bis assignment to Hill Field headquarters of the Og-dAir Service Command. Colonel Lee was born in Way-mar- t, Pennsylvania, where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ara D. Lee reside. He Is married and has a son, Edward M. Lee, as known Jr affectionately "Bucky." The Lees are making their home in Clearfield. ord-aan- ce en two-yeat-o- ld - Army Musicians Can't Compete A recent base memorandum explains to followers of the OASC 'Keep 'Em Flying" orchestra why their favorites aren't heard more often in public appearances. All requests for the services of the 708th Army Band or members thereof which include the swing orchestra combination must be coordinated through Warrant Officer William Parker, band officer, before being submitted to the AAB commanding officer for approval. And Mr. Parker is guided by most explicit orders as regards his men 1610-171- 0, 308th Jim Bombers Play Music Hot and Jive-Bombe- rs n'. jive-bombe- rs boogie-woog- ie i Free Meal Planning Guide To Be Issued A new meal planning guide containing suggested menus for an entire month, three meals a day plus a daily lunch-pa- il suggestion, will be Issued free to any Hill Field employe making application for same by this Saturday at 4 p. m., Ronald J. Dyches, OASC safety engineer announced last week. He said the magazine is being published in order that housewives may utilize their ration points to the maximum degree in providing nourishing, wholesome meals for the entire family. Distribution of the guide will be made in every department where there are employes requesting it Dyches said distribution would be made by the safety department He said that employes should either fill in the form at the end of this article and submit same to guard at clockhouse, Bert Asay, employe relations branch, or to the safety department: or they may write name, department, and shift on March 1st, on separate sheet of paper and hand to one of the above. Only a speclflo number of the guides will be requested corresponding with the number of requests received. The money necessary to purcase them will be appropriated by the Hill Field Welfare Council. Each issue of the magazine, published monthly, discusses some particular subject on the preparation or storing of food. In preparing the form printed below, write the shift being worked on March 1. ( playing in publicconflict To eliminate which would find army musicians playordinarily would be ing Jobs thatcivilian handled by musicians, a war department circular specificalwill be Request for Free Copy ly states orthat no soldiers of Meal Planning Guide ordered permitted to play to who Name the' exclusion of local civiliansbona-fide Division Section re earning their livings a musicians. ij Unit Shift at Gen. Berman Cite! Supply for Fine Work Done A PisiohPackin9 Hombre Is HF Expert Fredley To SSgt Hugh K. Fredley, of defense plans and training office, pistols, revolvers and rifles are about as common as knives, forks and spoons. He recalls that he had been fussing with firearms for about 18 years, which if nothing else, ought to qualify him for his present Hill Field capacity; he's range But there is something else that qualifies him as a crack shot and a soldier. Way back in 1915 SSgt. Fredley enlisted for the first time in the army. He didn't get overseas , Employes ana orncers of sub division were basking in the r of a written letter of commendai from Brigadier General Morris man, OASC commander, this w as they went about their work i renewed vior. Crack Shot non-co- The employes and officers commended for "working . . . in order to clear up cun requisitions prior to monthly porting date." in that world-wid- e scrap but hopes to make it this time. He reentered the service in 1942 after several years association with the Pittsburgh, Penn., police force. Back in Pittsburgh, Fredley was considered quite some shucks as a local crack shot and copped more than his share of Pennsy marksmanship gonfalons. In fact he became so proficient that his record of firing in at least seven matches The letter follows' Tt has come to my attention in order to clear up current re( sitions prior to monthly report date, all of the officers W number of civilian employes annually and scoring better than 85 per cent in all of them qualified SSgt. Hugh F. FrecBey him for a National Rifle association rating. His average evidently a weapon show for Hill Field ofstood up because he is now a life ficers. Recognized as the field's member of that same organization. "champ," he makes it clear that Captaining the Pittsburgh police any such title is most unofficial pistol team, Fredley ranked high and was tacked on him by opponin national matches from 1935 to ents. 1941. He also instructed that city's Speaking as a soldier, Fredley police force in all types of shootnotes one striking difference being and headed the arms repair tween civilian and military shoot branch as welL He finds a grimmer determiNow doing his shooting GI style ing. nation in soldier range shooting a age jrreaiey aispiayed his marks- that indicates a will to perfect manship in December when de the technique and get a Job done fense plans and training put on in a hurry. But as confidently, Fredley prophesys that the soldier marksman of today will chameleon like become the civilian trapshoot and shooting enthusiast of tomorrow and swell the ranks of those who like their sport to start and finish with a bang. At VSO Third Birthday Party your division worked overtime very late hours. "Such unselfish action on nart of vourself and the ol and civilian employes of the Suj Division indicates a most cr nltfr a aanriM And hiSTD. that Is very commendable, tf. this only confirms my the high caliber of the Hpersoi of the Supply Division, Is J to haw gratifying and pleasing evidence that they are so w Of thil iJajia pi' .Iihi nt their ownconcli and comfort, and proves iv th.t mv Mtinijite of the S Division personnel was correct AUm arfpa effort SIMl nlI mJt Inrokv. I Wish tO you, and request that yofle my sincere appreciation 1 officer and civilian employ I duty. extra took part in this IntM-Mlt- S "MORRIS BEWWj Brigadier General, Command Cutting the Cake '' , '' ' , ' ' " , ' t ' r T 1IIS HONOR . The mayor of Ogden, Kent 8. Brsmwcll. Is all smiles as USO hoiitess pours him a cud of whatever tbey were drinking at the third anniversary open houM. W overt! .V.l the bumjkks . Are this corpo Ogden USO who are shown with blades poised reeey r"31 |