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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1946

Page

7

1000th Enlistee Marvin Wachal Honored At Camp Bowie

PFC Marvin Wachal son of Mr and Mrs George Wachal of Walker Ir became the 1000th enlistee in the peacetime regular army at Camp Bowie Texas. Brownwood Mayor Wendell Mayes presented congratulations as Wachal enjoyed a full day of honors including a movie pass dinner at the service club a dance with an army hostess and greetings from top army brass. He enlisted May 18 and reenlisted after a December discharge for overseas duty.

Marvin Wachal George Wachal Walker, Ir Camp Bowie Texas Wachal Walker Wendell Mayes Brownwood Bowie Service Club

New Year’s Resolutions Bout Ends In Draw

A husband and wife exchange humorous New Year’s resolutions in a playful wager. Each makes rules for the other, including chores, grooming, and shopping, as a mock boxing match ends with a draw and lighthearted taunts.

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