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[Clipping: "Leoti Deaton Inspired Best in Community"]
Newspaper clipping about the death of Leoti Deaton and her service to the Wichita Falls community.
Date:
February 12, 1986
Creator:
Wichita Falls Times Editing Staff
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Same Uniform]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Mrs. Cliff "Leoti" Deaton, a deputy commander of the WASP during World War II. On the back of the clipping are local real estate listings.
Date:
April 15, 1976
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Civic Leader Deaton Dies"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about the death of Leoti Deaton, a former Red Cross member and training staff executive for the WASP and her accomplishments.
Date:
February 12, 1986
Creator:
Record News Staff
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Prothros endow A&M Photography series; first book beautiful]
Newspaper clipping describing the details of the book "For God, Country, and the Thrill of It: Women Airforce Service Pilots in World War II" by former WASP, Anne Noggle along with a brief history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and their experiences.
Date:
May 5, 1990
Creator:
Gregg, Louise
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Longtime community leader dies at 82]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the death of Leoti Deaton and her deeds as a community leader.
Date:
February 12, 1986
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WWII WASP recalls her high-flying days]
Newspaper clipping describing Florence Watson's visit to Zundy Junior High in Wichita Falls, Texas. The clipping also includes a brief summary of Ms. Watson's experiences as a WASP and a photograph of her with the students.
Date:
March 10, 2002
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the dedication of a statue of the WASP mascot, Fifinella, in Sweetwater, Texas. The article lists several WASP in attendance. On the back of the clipping is part of a Dillard's advertisement.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about Fifinella, former WASP instructor Mrs. Dedie Deaton, and the history of the WASP. Part of a Dillard's advertisement is on the other side.
Date:
June 15, 1976
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Deaton introduced WASPs to Sweetwater]
Newspaper clipping with an article about Leoti Deaton, her involvement with Red Cross, the WASP, and the Order of Fifinella.
Date:
September 25, 1986
Creator:
Tanner, Doris Brinker
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Leader To Attend Fete]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Mrs. Cliff "Leoti" Deaton Deputy commander of the WASPs' and official representative at the group's bicentennial celebration in Sweetwater, Texas. Local real estate listings are visible on the back of the clipping.
Date:
1993
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Ceremonies Highlight of Reunion]
Newspaper clipping of an article of the unveiling of a monument, parade, banquet, and other events that were held at the 30th WASP Anniversary.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Gordon, Patsy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Order of Fifinella Reunion Starts Today]
Newspaper clipping about the WASP returning to Sweetwater for their 30th reunion as well as what training was like for them while serving in the military.
Date:
June 23, 1972
Creator:
Simmons, Wally
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female pilots recognized]
Newspaper clipping discussing how members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal including former WASP, Catherine Parker. A second clipping is included describing the experiences of Catherine Parker as a WASP and explaining her frustration with the lack of militarization after 30 years of being disbanded.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Phelps, Janet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Ceremonies Highlight of Reunion]
Newspaper clipping of an article discussing the the 30th Anniversary Memorial Reunion of the WASP in Sweetwater, Texas. The back of the clippings include local advertisements and articles.
Date:
1972-06-25?
Creator:
Gordon, Patsy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Sky Was No Limit: On the Wings of a Wasp]
Clipping from Texas Highways magazine about the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), its history, and its members' during service in WWII. The article includes photographs of the WASP and their planes.
Date:
November 2002
Creator:
Rice, Melinda
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Group Is To Meet On Wednesday]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the local government of Sweetwater planning for the upcoming reunion.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: World War II Women Pilots Set Reunion]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the 50th WASP Reunion and what events will take place.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Luecke, Lois
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Miss Clair to Meet with WASPs June 23-25]
Newspaper clipping about WASP, Virginia Clair, planning to meet with other Women Airforce Service Pilots at the 30th anniversary reunion in Sweetwater. A signature can be seen along the right side edge of the paper.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Rooney Atkeison at the WASP Reunion]
Full page from the "Southwest Scene" containing the end of an article about Rooney Atkeison, her experience as a WASP, and her attendance at the recent WASP reunion in Sweetwater, Texas. A 1944 photograph of Atkeison standing in front of the plane accompanies the article. An ad for Kretschmer's Wheat Germ occupies the rest of the page. The reverse of the page includes an ad for Travis Pools, two single-panel cartoons, and a brief article about using fabric panels to decorate the home.
Date:
September 10, 1972
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Fifinella" Dedication to Honor WASP's in Ceremonies Monday]
Newspaper clipping with an article about the dedication of the Fifinella statue, ceremonies and events that will be held, and detail of what the statue is like.
Date:
1976
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Sweetwater gets WASPs back for day]
Newspaper clipping with an article about a recent visit from the WASP, their achievements, and the unveilling of the Fifinella statue. Other articles are also included on the other side.
Date:
June 15, 1976
Creator:
Thomas, Les
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WW II Fem Flyers To Gather]
Newspaper clipping with an article about who the WASPs were and their 30th reunion.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Standby Warriors]
Photocopy of a magazine article about what led to the creation of the WAFs, what training was like, and the formation of the WASPs.
Date:
July 1986
Creator:
DeArmond, Rita Victoria
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Return of the WASPs]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the WASP and plans for their thirtieth anniversary reunion in Sweetwater, Texas. The back of the clipping includes items from the editorial page, including a cartoon captioned "Out of the mouths of babes. . .," excerpts from editorials about the Vietnam War, and an opinion column written by Peter Lisagor.
Date:
1972-05~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History