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Show if 26,1945 The Hillfielder Key to the Office The Foreman Is Notified of Son's Death Air Marshal Visits Hera Ricey H. Anderson, foreman of rejected engine branch engine repair section of OATSC, received a telegram from the War Department Friday, September 14, stating that his son, Lt. Wayne P. Anderson, was killed m action over northern Italy, December S I IX H 11 vitX Wv ,! W W J0 21, 1944. Lt. Anderson was formerly reported missing in action on that date. An employe in the machine tool unit of engine repair section from Dec. 16, 1941, until February, 1943, Lt. Anderson enlisted in the Army Air Forces as a cadet in November, but was not called to active 1942, duty until Feb. 16. 1943. He left the states for overseas amy m August, 1944, when he rnnNE OF THE BEST . . . Secretaries he had ever had was assigned to the 350th Fighter in Italy. It was while (standing) is he Group uWftUace H- - Williams. Shirley Johnson was serving with this squadto the office to over the turns she her key as '! ron that he was shot down. . Kofoed. Awarded Air Medal His unit as a whole received In the British RAF. Air Marshal Sir Arseveral unit citations for meri- - A HIGH OFFICER thur Conineham is shown here as he visits with Col. Paul W. Wolf, former OATSC commanding officer. ' suc-Juc- the best sec-- Si I've ever had," said Col. Ch. Williams, deputy for Bering at OATSC, when he the Shirley Johnson clear to I last Friday to return Uni- jl jt Brigham Young Miss Johnson has served of jcretary to the chiefs toanee for tne past xwo one of four months. an Kofoed, l and ale t is service in taking over employe mamte- - in place Her home is !s Johnson. Yien and she entered em-K- nt at Hill Field on Jan. was Johnson Jia very ef- - an important maintenance ftnd Williams said. Kofoed has been on .Md a long time and I am lie will perform the duties played efficiently." graduated from in her home Preston, Ida., in the or i!hz. xnen, with a Ji Johnson I kigh I at school she (on, further postponed iand came to Hill Field Jut 350 Years rabersofthe Ninth Division up the in written pmny recently dug jingie, M the Hun has seized the IM, t smites his fellowman and when the Hun ' is poor aown, iwathe meekest man in town. ninth Division News ( jwnted, He apparently m 350 years, and evidence that he will F'.oianged no n the near future." lnhn I TIM" Runs to Difficulty insured 5 the parcel mailed Hill Field post of- -r n August 24 without !wi,?lVddress n been filmed in New York ? ates Superintendent Emes of the Hill Post ofHce. U Package, insured re- - ? "0. 1004. Was l.A.lTr.i1 ... i T "CUT Ynrlr and wa -.- 1.1 C7 rarker at 413 East Avenu e. Since no re- " j -- aress was on the WT "was impossible to Insu-epackage a,. i d a . i ' fS b?.the.rw,s' I cS at the Hill head- - Sir V,fice ,lL a. M talker0' ai ... to Attend College jves was ... to Col. Williams cretary L ile Parcel office. ' New hve to wU1 the I British Air Marshal Visits OATSC While on US Tour to aid the war effort. Now. after a lapse of three years, she is returning to school as a fresh man in college, where she is taking a liberal arts and science course. Air Marshal Sir Arthur Coningham, Royal Air Force Commander - in C h i e f . of northwestern Europe, visited Hill Field last week as part of his tour of Army Air Force installations in the United States as auest of General Henry H. Arnold. Air Marshal Coningham ar -- Campaign For War Fund Starts Oct. 1 October 1 is the date set for the beginning of the National War Fund Campaign (Community Chest) drive at Hill Field, states Capt. Charles P. Murphy,; chairman of the campaign. I he drive will continue through the month of October. In a recent letter to all personnel of the Air Technical Service Command, Maj. Gen. H. J. Knerr, director of the ATSC, said: "Again it is our privilege to contribute, through the National War Fund, to those agencies that are doing so much for the men and women in the armed forces, giving food and medical care to people in devastated countries, and assisting local health and welfare agencies." He stated further: "Our victories have brought to light the dire conditions in the countries overrun by the Axis. The members of our armed forces who must remain abroad will be more eager than ever for the comfort and entertainment brought to them bv the USO. The most that we can do is little enough to show our appreciation of what they are doing for us and for our country. Field Organization Th urbanization set up at Will FiPld to handle the cam paign is under the direction of Miirnhv. as cnairman. aim T.t Rita Cohan, deputy chair Thnsft in charge of the man varimK divisions are as follows: Civilian personnel Capt. John CI Hazen. chairman: Bert Asay, Lt. deputy. Military personnel Robert Sweetser, cahirman; Marvin Chaiken. deputy. Personnel and training division (T.W Cant. Edward McGuire, nnn Lavender, depu ty. Engineering division (T-Lt. William Keltz, chairman; Clara Higgins, deputy. Supply Maj. B. C. division (T-Plans chairman. Baumgartner, and Headquardivision (T-ters Capt. Margaret Moore, dep-ut- y chairman; Lt. Joe Z. Moll, In his letter to all ATSC perThe sonnel. Gen. Knerr said: workers of the nation are being the asked to contribute at least base hours of eight equivalent small price for the privpaya been enilege which we have Your genhome. at joying here demonstrated erosity has beenwhich has been in every appeal the emthat and1 I know made, win command ployes of this call nations the to again respond fund. Volunteer for the war solicitors will call on you forrl and payment. with them by giving "- - rnt S-c- ot 3) 4) 5) u-Z- As the guest of Col. Paul W. rived by from Seattle FriWolf, commanding officer of was He civic feted by day night. and business leaders at a Hotel OATSC, Marshal Coningham Utah dinner given by F. M. inspected various phases of operat Hill Field. Mickelson, president of the Salt ations He left Hill Field Sunday Lake City Chamber of morning to resume his tour of AAF installations. Marshal Coningham flew an companied by Wing.(Commander A. de V. Leach of the RAF, and Col. L. W. Sweetzer of the AAF, who served as pilot. Last party of the Key Civil Marshall flew an ian Club of maintenance divi SE5 biplane Coningham in World War I as sion under the old organization, a combat He engaged in was held last. Thursday evening an aerial pilot. battle with the then at the Dutch Oven in Farming- - famed Hermann Goering, who ton. It was a chicken dinner later became head of the Ger stag affair, states James E. Kel- - man Luftwaffe and second in ty, chairman of arrangements. to Adolf Hitler in It was the last party for the power old gang before the new organ I saw between the ization of maintenance division wars. I do Goering not care to see him goes into effect on October 1. again," Coningham commented. Coningham expressed great, feels an still that selor, employe at able to visit pleasure his rights are being violated, he Hill Field andbeing other AAF may make further' appeal. Offi cial grounds upon which appeal will be considered are: Error in records, violation of the rules of selection, restriction of competi tive area or competitive level, and denial to examine regula tions or reduction records. This appeal, which should be made only after consultation with an employe counselor, must (Continued From Page 1) be submitted in writing. This oil linn purging drrio. appeal will be given careful con Inalrnmpnt Scharrell T. Redmond (SrottnMoff. sideration by the Civilian ler Nchr.l vertical flieht (trr tenter. Fredrick A. Richard (Bountiful, Utah) sonnel Committee, which has Surface control lock. been recently expanded for this Albert F. Ross (Salt take City) AdC-- . Lt. Wayne P. Anderson torious service and in November, 1944, he' was awarded the Air Medal. Two other brothers, Fred, 25, and Kane, 18, have also seen service in the armed forces. Fred received a medical discharge from the Army Air Forces in November, 1944. Rahe, who en listed in the Navy Dec. 27, 1944, is at the present time serving on the aircraft carrier Kitkun Bay. In July, 1945, he served with Admiral William Halsey's Third fleet in the area around Janan. Anderson has been employed at Hill Field since Dec. 1, 1941 His wife. Jennie, is a former OATSC employe, working as a supply inspector from Feb. 10, 1943. until April, 1945. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson reside in Ogden Reduction Is Over Nearly Continued Page One From tion with demotion of Group A employes has been halted pend ing receipt of further instruc tions on this type oi xransier, Clerk Typists Needed There is a shortage of clerk- tirmt in various sections of who lhP field, and employes these skills are urged tn contact their counselors and olacement advisors regarding reassignment to another job at Hill Field. To help clarify the procedure in rtf anneal under reduction bulletiri a special force action, was recently distributed to an -- employes. This bulletin instructed employes who receive separation notices to first contact employe counselors, if they believe there a mistake in the rec-"- L been . if ihrv feel that their violated. Emare being rights also inspect retenmay ployes in the hands now tion registers 47 Maintenance Club Holds Last Party Cash Awards Presented To Employes O- -l Durnose. If an employe still believes his rights ae being violated, ne then has recourse to an appeal to the air inspector or the com mandine officer. The final step in this appeal procedure, if an employe be lieves it necessary, may be made to the Civil Service Commis must sion. This final appeal be made, in writing, within 10 days after receipt of the official notice of separation. Counselors Will Aid EmDlove counselors will ad vise emDloves on all steps of the appeal procedure, and will assist them in making tne ap rxal. if the employe so desires. Major Snyder emphasized that it is the desire of the commana that everything possible be done to assure the rights and privi leges of employes and to accom from warplish the conversion functions time to peace-tim- e with as little inconvenience as mictako is made in an employe counse- lor wilt usuauybe able to see nnssible. He pointed out that reduction that the necessaiy tn fnrr nrocedure Is being car .... lu nrii are made. nrnunds For Appeal If after examining etejn Air Marshal Coningham was the guest of the chamber of commerce during a special tour of scenic highlights in and around Salt Liake City. He visited the famed Bingham copper mines and the Latter-da- y Saint (Mormon) Church Temple grounds in Salt Lake City. A special organ recital was presented for him in the LDS justable combination bemlinir die. William G. Kottman (Salt Lake Citr) Master spring: for test ins accuracy ( gCSll'S. H. Shields (Salt Lake City) installing' tool, and engine Utu-i- ii tool. Henry F. Shulu (Oeden) Paracbt grin platinir clamp. Vernon C. Smart (St. Pan!. Minn.) Device for leak teatin altimeter. Adolph E. Soltner (El Paso, Texan) Tester for thermocouple thermometer indicator portable test boxes, modification of tachometer test panel, rack for watches beinir tested, selector stand modification, and special fittinir which permits adjustment of dampening screw on certain fuel pressure indicators and transinstrument mitters without removing from its fitting. T.ake Paul li. Sparks (Salt City) Exhaust port refacins mandrel for R1SI9 and R2000 en ci lies. Einar H. Strand (Hawthorne, Calif.) Squeezer for installing D7.us fasteners. James V. Sutton (Spartanburg. S. C.) Rivpt (tun Dzus fastener installing tool. Howard W. Taylor (Lay ton, Utah I Mud guards on Cletracs. Neil Trelawney (Salt Lake City) Device for straightening sump section and vent tubes. Salt take City) Melvin L. Wiseman Microscope radiutu painting adapter and table. Wayne K. Worton (Ogden) Hinge loop forming dies. Keith O. Disenherry (Ogden) and Oliver J. Tribe (Ogden) Portable floodlight cart. Paul Pal-nu- t Johnson says that Hill Field employes are not only invitedC the snbaaisslon ried out in strict accord with to continue but are rg to do sureestions, ana rules service reguia civil i . |