A Cameron Soldier Recalls Patton Fronts and Final Victory
Sgt. Peck recounts combat from Utah Beach to Regensburg and the Siegfried Line with the Third Army under Patton. He describes fierce actions at Metz and Bastogne relief, tunnel cannons near Nancy, and brutal camps at Dachau and Buchenwald. He ends with homecoming plans, marriage, and his Bronze Star awards.
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Quote on cooperation and tolerance in industry dialogue
The speaker praises shared necessity across occupations and calls for cooperation and understanding to build a better world. Mel adds politely that industry ingenuity keeps products wholesome while Jud notes diverse standards and opinions. The passage emphasizes unity despite differences.
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Mel
Peck Family Connected to Camp Atterbury Soldier
A discharged service member from Camp Atterbury Indiana visits his parents Mr and Mrs E I Peck Sr in town. His brother Billy E Peck serves in the Medical Corps of the Navy.
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Camp Atterbery
Indiana
E. I. Peck
Billy E. Peck
Medical Corps of the Navy
Miss Vybiral and Alvin Kupricka Wed in Cameron Ceremony
Miss Annie Vybiral daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Vybiral of Cameron married Alvin Kru picka son of Mr and Mrs Vince Krupicka of Buckholts at First Baptist Church Cameron on Sunday November 4. Rev Henry Brown read the double ring ceremony. The bride wore ice white satin with a sweetheart neckline long sleeves and a full court train. Her illusion veil was capped by orange blossoms and her bouquet held white and pink roses. Maid of honor Miss Minnie Vybiral wore pink taffeta while brides maid Miss Dorothy Vasek wore aqua taffeta with yellow Cytisus corsages. Best man was Benjamin Kupricka.
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Ben Vybiral
Cameron
Alvin Krupicka
Vince Krupicka
Buckholts
First Baptist Church
Henry Brown
Minnie Vybiral
Dorothy Vasek
Temple
Benjamin Kupricka
Anton Vy
Waco Couple Wed In Buckholts Ceremony
Biral served as groomsman as the couple married and hosted a reception at the bride’s parents home. Irene Kupricka led the guest book and a Buckholts Hall dance followed. The Kru picka couple, both local graduates, reside at 2609 North 18th Street, Waco.
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Biral
Irene Kupricka
Dick Benthie
Waco
North 18Th Street
Krupicka
S. H. Kress & Company
McLain Announces Birth of Son William Shirley Jr
Mr and Mrs Shirley McLain announce the birth of their son born Friday November 16 1945 at Kings Daughters Hospital Temple. He weighed seven pounds thirteen ounces and is named William Shirley Jr Mrs McLain was formerly Dorris Blomquist of Temple Read the want ads each day.
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Shirley McLain
Kings Daughters Hospital
Temple
William Shirley, Jr
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