Shirley McLean Cited for Heroism and Purple Heart
Shirley McLean has been cited for heroism and awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in battle in New Guinea during the South Pacific campaign. Parents Mr and Mrs J M McLean were told of the award as son John Wallace received the Purple Heart posthumously for exploits over enemy lines.
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Pfe
Shirley McLean
McLean
New Guiana
South Pacific
J. M. McLean
George Washington
Newburgh
General Washington
War Department
United States
J. A. Ulio
E. A. Wallace
Cameron
Set
John Wallace
Tom Harmon Safe After Plane Forced Down In Jungle
Michigan back Tom Harmon reported safe after walking out of a jungle where his plane was forced down while serving in the South American area. Rev. and Mrs. B. W. Skinner of Chilton visit daughter Mrs. C. W. Hudson and plan to travel to Austin for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Harmon
Michigan
B. W. Skinner
Chilton
C. W. Hudson
Austin
Letter From Isle of Papua Describes Soldiers’ Life
Sgt. Frank Valka Jr writes Jimmy Marek from the Island of Papua via Cameron Laske Drug Store. The letter, censored by the military, notes the late city marshal Gene Smith and Sheriff Walter White entering service. Valka humorously surveys local conditions, threats of “yellow rats” and the uncertain duration of his posting.
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Frank Valka, Jr
Jimmy Marek
Isle of Papua
Laske
Cameron
Papaa
Herald
Jimmy
Ain
Valka
Walter White
Sgt. Valka
Papua
Grace Hertenberger and Willie Kokutek Wed at Camp McCoy
Grace Hertenberger daughter of August Hertenberger Cameron and Willie Kokutek son of Anton Kokutek Buccholts Ohio wed April 10 in twilight ceremony at Camp McCoy Wisconsin Post Chapel. Chaplain Hugh C. Busby officiated with attendants Sgt Malcolm Maynard and T Sg Dan A Hiedner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Grace Hertenberger
August Hertenberger
Willie C. Kokutek
Anton Kokutek
Bucxholts
Camp McCoy Wis
Hugh C. Busby
Malcom M. Maynard
T Sg
Dan A. Hiedner
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Bosley in Cameron
A birthday dinner honoring Mrs Ida R Bosley 80 was hosted by her daughter Mrs C F Swift with family present including Mrs Jack Fuller Miss Melma Swift and Fran Fuller and Mr and Mrs R E Sharpe. Mrs Bosley has lived in Cameron 43 years. Also noted: Cameron church elders Dan Tyson and Judge Graham Gillis elected to represent First Presbyterian Church at the Central Texas Presbytery meeting in Corsicana April 13 with Rev John Solomon pastor. B S McKnight of Big Lump visited Cameron Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida R. Bosley
C. F. Swift
Jack Fuller
Melma Swift
Fran Fuller
R. E. Sharpe
Dan Tyson
Graham Gillis
First Presbyterian Church
Cameron
Central Texas
Corsicana
John Solomon
Baby Stella Mary Born to Buckholts Couple in Cameron Hospital
Mr and Mrs Warren C Coward Buckholts welcome a baby daughter Stella Mary born at Cameron Hospital on Monday April 12 weighing 6 3 4 pounds. The father serves in the Air Corps stationed at Daniel Field Augusta Georgia. Bond sales Friday reported 521 068 totaling 21 064 75 by War Council Committees.
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Emory B. Camp
War Council
Warren C. Coward
Buckholts
Cameron Hospital
Stella Mary
Air Corps
Daniel Field
Agusta Georgia
Local Navy Personnel and Birth Announcements in Cameron
Lt. Rey Baskin of the Navy arrives in Cameron to visit family and hear about the Marine Gliders school at Fort Worth. Robert Lee Salech, Navy, arrived in Cameron from Los Angeles to visit kin and will return to California Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Heech announce the birth of Joseph Edward in Cameron Hospital on April 12. Lt. John B. Watson on furlough from Denton WAAC duties visits Cameron. a Cameron native, he trained in Washington DC before joining service. Mr. Stricker of Rockdale and Louis Gohmert leave for Dallas on business. Mrs. Guasie McGregor visits her son in Illinois. Raleigh McGregor to New York City as accountant with transfer for future residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Baskin
Navy
Iz Corpus Christi
Cameron
Momily
Marine Gliders School
Fort Worth
Robert Lee Salech
United States Navy
Los Angeles
Cali
California
Edward Heech
Backholts
Joseph Edward
Cameron Hospital
WAAC
Lt Watson
Washington D. C
Dentom
Watson
Kien
Ruth Hester Returns to Washington to Work with Treasury
Mrs. Ruth Hester, who has visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Hillyer the past weeks, has returned to Washington to continue her duties with the Treasury Department. Phone 282.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Hester
L. H. Hillyer
Washington
Treasury Department
Trusts Visit County Office By North Elm Men
Joe Kosthin and R F Hurry, trustees at North Elm, visited the county superintendent’s office Saturday morning to discuss pending matters and financial oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kosthin
R. F. Hurry
North Elm
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PPC
Shirely McLean
PEC
Shirley Mlean
Tom Tearmon
Camp Mccoy
B. McKnight
Big Lump
Ment
Lalla Meyers
E. C. Cole
Pearl McKnight
Big Sam
Jeff T. Kemp
John B. Watson
Judg
Mrs
John Watson
Denton
Mr. Stricker
Rockdale
Louis Gohmert
Dallas
Guasie McGregor
Raleigh McGregor
Lawrenceville
Ill
John Young
Raleigh
Pany
New York City
New York
the Herald
G. S. Baskin
Cameron, Texas
Bete
Cae
Tex
Cole
DEN
Texas Power of Light
Texas
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