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UNEXPECTED BRIDGE FROM THE PAST (1945-1995) (Continued from Page 46) stop, I emerged. She ushered us into her lovely home. We were greeted by a huffy fluffy white Pekingese named Jayella Joi. She had written me about Jayella but we didn't expect to see such a beautiful animal. Sallie Cynthia Buie Manet is an attractive, warm, caring, tender person. We sat comfortably in her living room for about an hour talking about her father, herself, our writing and how much she had enjoyed the letters. She then asked us to come to another part of the house and to bring my camera. Asking me to stand, Anne to take the camera, she stood in front of me and read from a card: Joseph Lipsius, as Captain (later Major) in the 69th Infantry Division under Colonel Walter Daniel Buie, my father, I hereby do acknowledge with deep appreciation your dedication to duty and service under his command during World War II in Germany. Over a lifetime, the ties of the 69th Infantry Division do not diminish and the honor due them is just and right. During the 50th Anniversary of the 69th Infantry Division's capture of Leipzig, Germany, the meeting of the Russian army at the Elbe River, and the end of World War II - our paths - yours and mine - crossed. It was with grateful heart that I received your complimentary letter about serving with my father. Since he is no longer with us, I feel deeply sure that he would be greatly pleased for me to pass on to you,a treasured WWII relic - this Waffen Fabrik Mauser, captured in Germany. May his blessing be with you as you take possession of this Mauser and may his memory be ever bright in your heart. With sincerity, I present this to you - December 16, 1996 Sallie Cynthia Buie Manet Tears of joy welled in my eyes as I accepted the Mauser and we hugged each other. She is truly a remarkable person to do such a deed. I will be grateful to her forever. Anne made pictures of Cynthia presenting me the Mauser and we hugged each other some more. Cynthia then showed us her lovely home, numerous pictures of her beautiful mother. Walter D. Buie was not in many pictures but all portrayed the military of the man who commanded the 272 Infantry. Also, the various items her mother and father collected during his assignments and travels. Finally, she showed us her collection of dolls from all over the world that she had accumulated over a lifetime. "The other side of the coin of Walter Daniel Buie" Cynthia told me, when her father was elderly, weak, infirm and unable to do many things in a wheelchair, -47- he would call for Jayella, "I want Jayella," he would say and Cynthia would put her in his lap. With trembling hands, he would fumble over the little face and body and Jayella who would never put up with this from anyone else would just sit calm and accept the unspoken ties bonding them. While Cynthia and I had developed a friendship in our letters for the past two and a half years, this visit brought us much closer together for both Anne and me. I am deeply grateful to her for her generous deed and we will continue to keep in touch. While driving back, Anne said, "We will have to come back when we can stay longer." Sallie Cynthia Buie Manet presenting Joe Lipsius with her father's prized Broomhandle Mauser. "Mter the Battle" THE BEST ISSUE I HAVE EVER SEEN I received a magazine from a very good friend. It was published in Great Britain and sent to me from Honolulu. It is titled, "After the Battle." It is the best write-up that I have ever seen, including photos that many of us have never seen. The single copy will cost you $6.95, even though it is marked $5.95, plus postage of $2.50. They still had some issues when last I spoke with them. Total cost to you is $9.45. You can call 1-800-562-7308, to see if they have any more issues, or take a chance and send your check for $9.45 to: RZM Imports, P.O. Box 995, Southport, Connecticut 06448. I am sure that you will enjoy the magazine as much as I have. Bill Beswick, Co. B, 661st Tank Destroyers P.O. Box 576, West Point, Virginia 23181-0576
The Golf Corner Submitted By: J ames Boris, Golf Chairman Headquarters Battery, 881st Field Artillery 6800 Henry Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128 This past year at the 49th Annual Reunion in Schaumburg, Illinois was one of the best reunions we have had. The golf turn-out was great and the weather was in our favor. We had 44 players and everyone told your chairman they had a good time. The following won prizes. LADIES Low Gross ...................................... 1st - Barb Johnson 2nd - Judy Fox Low Net .............................................. 1st - Tillie Boris 2nd - Eve Peterson Closest to Pin #8 .... ........... ............................ Pat Nagy Closest to Pin #16 ................................. Teddy Nemeth Straightest Drive ......................... Barb Seidenstricker MEN Low Gross .. .................................... .. 1st - Earl Hansen 2nd - Tom FeIner Low Net ............................................ 1st - Neil Shields 2nd - Dave Scatina, Orland Pullen Closest to Pin #8 .............................. ........ Bernie Segal Closest to Pin #16 .................. .. ................... Jim Walsh Straightest Drive ................ .. .. .. ............... Vince Mazza Your chairman wishes to thank all participants for making this tournament the success we so enjoyed. Here's looking for a good turn-out in Boston for our 50th Reunion. All you golfers, start practicing now so you are ready! Jim Boris, Tillie Boris, Frank Nemeth, Teddy Nemeth - 48- Gene Mischke, Jim Shoemaker, Stan Bratt, Fred Buttenhof Joseph Scholtz, Ralph Scholtz, AH. and B. Seidenstricker Phil Delphey, Orrie Pullen, Bill Sheehan, Jim Walsh
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Page 6 and 7: Message from the President Robert L
Page 8 and 9: THE 69th SALUTES LTC ROBERT C. TRIM
Page 11 and 12: TREASURER'S MESSAGE (Continued from
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Page 17 and 18: THE 69TH COUNTER INTELLIGENCE CORPS
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Page 21 and 22: RESOLUTIONIBY-LAWS COMMITIEE (Conti
Page 24 and 25: 1997 RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO THE
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Page 29 and 30: Eleanor Wright recalls her Wartime
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Page 33 and 34: How Patrol #3 Made the Link-Up Writ
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Page 48 and 49: Earl and Judy Fox, Ralph and Ursula
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