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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 29, 1961)
Promotions, Staff Changes Announced HERALD AND NEWS, Klamalh Falll, Oregon ' Sunday, Jan. , ml Page T Li.iimi,'.f.liti altijL&ilM I Promotions and stuff changesjment as the new "B Flight com I were the big news in the 322nd Inlander, Lt. Col. Carl H. Leo, Fib this month as two officers 322nd commander slated, "BaHer received their major's oak leaves is one of the finest young pilots and changes of key personnel I know and we're expecting an were announced. On Feb. 1. Maj. Raymond G. Nelson will leave Kingsley Field for Offut AKB, Neb., where he will serve as liaison 'officer be- excellent job from him in his new responsibility." Captain Baker and his wife, Cathy, reside in Falcon Heights with their young son, Stephen tween the headquarters of the Jcffry, age 5 months Strategic Air Command and the North American- Air Defense Command. Major Nelson leaves his "Everything happens at once." commented Capt. Harold Rey nolds as he received his promo- post lion to major and transfer o Ent as operations officer for the 322nd AFB, Colo., within the same after serving 21 unit. Major Nelson vears with the will be aceonv week. Major Reynolds goes to his new assignment as a member of the panied to his new assignment by ir Defense Command s Tactical Ibis wife. Catherine, and their, K,,n.,,inn Tram while assiunul children. Barbara and Bryan. 11; Virginia, 9, and Richard. 6. While stationed in Klamath Falls, to the 322nd at Kingsley Field, Major Reynolds was training of ficer with the responsibility for the Nelsons have resided at 783 tne overall flying and combat MAJ. RAY R O Y S E, director of operations at Kingsley Field, now a com,v2na pilot with over 3,200 flying hours had occasion recently to recall his first airplane ride when George Yost, potato farmer from Tulelake visited the base. Twenty-five years ago, Yost gave Major Royse his first airplane ride in an open cockpit Waco bi-plane, a far cry from the modern sleek F-IOIB Voodoo's now assigned to Kingsley Field. Major Koyse, son ot Mr. ana Mrs. Len Koyse, ZibO harden Ave., was assigned to Kingsley Westbrook in Falcon Heigl ts, I Replacing Major Nelson as op erations officer for the 322nd will be Maj. William C. Hill who was I recently promoted to that rank. training program for the squad ron's air crews. Reynolds and his wife, Terry, said goodbye to their many friends at an informal cocktail i partv on Jan. 3 in the Kingsley Field Officers Club. field trom rlamitton Aru, iant., in July, I Vol). Me was Jessie, and their three children, Roselyn, 14; Diane, 12, reside at 777 Westbrook Drive, Falcon Heights. accompanied by his w i f 6, and Patricia, 6. The Royses 8; 1 TV".: I ' " I i 1 Hill, a veterans of Iti service, is no stranger to the job, having served as operations offi cer of the 524th Tactical Fighter quadron before his assignment to Kingsley Field. Major Hill is a command pilot ttith more than 4.500 flying hours in conventional and jet aircraft. ror tne past year and a nait'menl Monday overrode 91-52 two lie lias sei vtu as cuiiiuiaiiuei ui, "B" Flight in the 322nd. He re- OVERK1DES OPPONENTS CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) Prime Minister Hendiik Verwoerd's majority in Parlia- sides in Falcon Heights with his wife. Grace, and three children. P;it If,- Jim 13 nnil Sam 19 lAII three attend Henley High School. Filling the "B ' Flight com mander's slot left open by the promotion of Major Hill is Capt. Coleman Baker.13. Brouiisburg. Ind. Graduating from Purdue Uni r i v with a degree in chemi cal engineering in 1951, Captain Hak i- immediately entered pilot training and has since flown over 2.300 hours, most of it in jel fighter bombers. Captain Baker only recently re ceived recognition as one of the first Air Force pilots to log 5(HI hours in the F I01 Voodoo. In announcing Baker's appoint-1 w1 ' win Aauaak opposition amcndn.ents to consti tutional legislation for the new South African republic which called lor guarantees to keep South Africa inside the British Commonwealth and "protection of basic rights," especially for this country's English-speaking whites. REMEMBER! when it comes to a truck, see Bob or Juck Trucks are their business! JUCKELAND MOTORS, Inc. Your International Dealer 11th & Klam. Ph. 2-2581 TWO OUTSTANDING MEMBERS of Kingsley Field's corps of civilian personnel re ceived awards signifying meritorious service from Col. Rupert C, Welch, left, base commander. The two women, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Wever, second from right, and Mrs. Dorothy E. Comfort, right, were presented with incentive and cash award certifi cates for their achievements. Mrs. Wever is a stock control clerk with the 408th USAF Dispensary, while Mrs. Comfort is employed as an accounts control section super visor with the Kingsley Accounting and Finance office. The women's supervisors, Lt. James W. Schell, second. from left, accounting and finance section, and Lt. Leo Hed ley, medical supply, look on. . March Is Chosen Airman More K?ngsley KJt?wc On Page 9 Qf Month At Local Base AIRMAN l.C. Walter E. Marek, right, was recently an nounced as Kingsley Field's Airman of the Month. He was congratulated by base commander Col. Rupert C. Welch, center, and his first sergeant, M.Sgt. Walter J. Palczewski, during informal ceremonies in the colonel's office. For his outstanding example, Airman Marek was presented a certificate of recognition, a three-day pass, $25 in cash, 15 gallons of gasoline from Sam's Corner in Falcon Heights, and a haircut and shampoo, compli ments of Weaver's Barber Shop on Shasta Way. One of Kingsley Field's "oldest" airmen, in terms of I length of time spent at the base. was named the 408th Fighter Group's Airman of the Month by Col. ltuport C. Welch, command- Airman l.C. Walter E. Marek. a. member of the field's postal staff, was presented with a cer tificate by Colonel Welch, describ ing his outstanding achievements and high standard of perform ance during ' the month. The 23-year-old airman is sin gled out as one of Kingsley 's 'oldest" members by virtue of the date he was assigned to the base. From basic training at Lackland AFB. Tex., he arrived m Klamath Falls during Septem ber of 1957. In addition to the certificate. Airman Marek received a three- day pass, a check for $23,' 15 gal lons of gasoline from bam s Cor ner in Falcon Heights, and hair cut and shampoo, compliments of (Weaver's Barber Shop. The Chicago, 111., nalive is sin gle and resides in one of Kingsley Field's dormitory-type quarters. Aluminum Windows Complete wifh Screen! 3- 0x2-0 4- 0x2-0 5- 0x2-0 3- 0x3-0 4- 0x3-0 5- 0x3-0 18.70 21.50 23.80 22.50 25.20 28.05 EASY TERMS Chirrs p 1" f Fmy tills Ami. I hi am i till t mcitlha $ 200 $ 6.38 300 9.58 500 15.96 700 22.35 1000 :.. 31.93 Just come in and moke -your own terms . . . toka 1-2 3 4-5 yeors to poy. Look over our large selection of do-if-y o ur i e I f plant. Get friendly, helpful advke -nd ossistancc. 66 Main J. V. Copeland LUMBER YARD Phone TU 4 3197
