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German Bride Reunited With U S Fiance Thanks to Cupid
German dentist Elyse Beckmann, 27, arrives in the United States to marry her American fiancé, former Army Sergeant Charles Eller of Fresno, California. Eller, who met her at an overseas army hospital, had TB and offered one eye for funds to bring her here. The eye offer helped secure her travel and reunion, with a wedding date set despite his health struggles.
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Elyse Beckmann
Charles “Chuck” Eller
Fresno
California
Eller
Miss Beckmann
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