Cpl Krupicka Shares War Realities From France Field
Buck, Iowa native Cpl. Raymond Krupicka writes his parents from France describing life in combat zones. He portrays fox holes and ongoing fighting as American troops press the front, recounts milking a French cow, and notes German casualties and downed planes amid a rural wartime backdrop.
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Cpl
Raymond Krupicka
France
Buckhors
Vince Krupicka
Cpl. Krupicka
Normandy
Herald
America
Bitter Fighting Across Fronts Marks Weekend War News
Reports say German resistance stiffened on three fronts with Rommel’s five divisions opposing Montgomery in Normandy. Allies push in Italy with gains measured by yards while the Soviet army advances near Grodno and the Red air force aids Berlin-bound operations with U S aircraft. American bombers again over Germany target Hamburg and Berlin as Guam speculation continues and Japan defends Saipan near the battle line.
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Normandy
Rommel
Montgomery
Grodno
Prussian
Red
U. S
Berlin
Guam
Saipan
United StrAgea
Congress
United States
Theapanese
Germany
Hamburg
Evacuation Pledge Amid British Civil Defense Push
Amid air raid fears in England, London and southern isles face attack threats. About 500000 Britons of all ages have volunteered for evacuation from cities as part of a wartime civic effort.
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England
London
Isles
Skelton Seeks Milam District Clerk Vote
W B Skelton, candidate for Milam County District Clerk, appeals to voters emphasizing education and experience. He asks support and urges voting on Saturday July 22, citing dedication to performing duties honestly and courteously.
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W. B. Skelton
Milam County
Hanover News Roundup Notables Return Home
Christine Harmes returns from four weeks with her father J. E. Harmes of Sweetwater. Walter Copeland comes home after twenty five months overseas. Garth Gaston returns from two years in the service. James Gandy Jr stationed in Colorado. Local visits include Mrs. Lillian Kornegay, Marie Nicar, and the Gaston family in San Antonio and Temple trips.
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Lillian Kornegay
Toby Wise
Minnie Nell
Thelma Ruth Gandy
M. M. Gaston
Ella Faye Gandy
San Antonio
W. N. Speed
T. P. Gunnels
Christine
Temple
Walter Copeland
Jewel Blackman
Garth Gaston
Raymond Shafer
Alex Kornegay
Dewey Kornegay
James Gandy, Jr
Army Air Intelligence Corps
Colorado
James Gandy
Hanover
Two Boys Held In Robbery At Municipal Pool Store
Two boys Charlie Wilkerson and Earnest Barkemeyer were jailed Monday morning for robbing the Municipal Swimming Pool Store Saturday night. About twenty dollars in candy and soda water were taken. Merchandise was later found in Union Warehouse on the Santa Fe. Wilkerson, age unknown, formerly in state reform school, has past trouble. Barkemeyer has no prior record.
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Charlie Wilkerson
Earnest Barkemeyer
Douglas Barron
N. J. Johnson
Union
Santa Fe
R. L. Batte Inter
Cameron Theatre
Wilkerson
Branchville
Silver City
Jones Prairie
Maysfield Road
Milam County Faces Shortfall in Fifth War Loan
Milam County lags in the Fifth War Loan with a bond total of 222,600 dollars versus a 70,000 target for Cameron County remains under quota. War Finance Chairman Chas. M. Hicks released figures showing Cameron as the biggest disappointment to date and detailing smaller shortfalls across several entries: 67,986.25 262.50 206.25 387.56.
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Chas. M. Hicks
Cameron
Baileyville Belmena
Ben Arnold
Bethlehem
Branchville
Briary
Puckholts
Dashdale
Cameron Clarkson
Onoley Crush
Curry
Davilla Elim Ridge
Friendship
Gause
Gay Hill
Hamilton Chapel
Hanover Jones Prairie
Marlow
North Elm
Rice School House
Rockdale
Salem
Salty San Gabriel
Sand Grove
Sandow
Sandy Creek Sandy Ridge
Sharp
Thorndale Tracy
Walkers Creek Atson Branch
Yarrellton
Confederate conscription call issued by President Davis
July 15 1863 President Davis issues first Confederate conscription call. Lt. Gus Evans of Camp Blanding Florida visits his parents Dr and Mrs Gus Evans.
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Davis
Gus Evans
Camp Blanding, Fla
Mrs
Swing Fever at Cameron Theatre with Kay Kyser
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents Kay Kyser and his band in Swing Fever at the Cameron Theatre this Saturday. Marilyn Maxwell makes her screen musical comedy debut opposite Kyser. Also noted are hospital updates for Mrs. Clint Lewis and Navy S2C Darrell Tindall S2C in the area.
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Cameron Theatre
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
Kay Kyser
Mr. Kyser
Marilyn Maxwell
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Galveston-Houston Breweries, Inc
Galveston, Texas
Phos 33
Christine Harmes
J. E. Harmes
Sweetwater
Marie Nicar
Betty Davidson
Duca
Wallace
Attorneys AT Law
First National Bank
Cameron, Texas
Mea
Martin
Jesse E. Martin
Vera Fisher
Mary Lee June Storey Duncan Renaldo Smith Ballew
Milam Theatre
Clint Lewis, Sr
Detroit, Mich
Newton Memorial Hospital
Darrell Tindall
Naval Air Corps
A. K. Gurecky
Green House
GLASS
Florist
Pancia
Warner
Mamie A. Hefley
Tp&l
Texas Power & Light Company
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