The Independent from Hawarden, Iowa • Page 1

VOLUME LXVUI. HAWARPEN, COUHtTT, IOWA, THURSDAY, MARCH 29,1945. IN, A GERMAN PRISON CAMP MOTHER RECEIVED WORD FROM WAR DEPARTMENT SUNDAY Hawarden Tooth Was Captnred in Nazi Break-through Last December; Played in Division Band Mrs. Stella Weaver received a telegram Sunday from the war department informing her of the death of her eon, Sgt. Barton E.

Weaver, in a camp. The brief message was as follows: received from the German government through the International Red Cross that your son, Pvt. Barton E. Weaver, who was previously missing in action, died on Sixth February in a prisoner of war camp in Germany. The secretary of war extends his deep sympathy.

Confirming letter follows. Dunlop Acting the Ad. General." SPEAKER STORTS IS Mrs. Weaver received a report from the war department on January 5 that her son had been missing in action since December 17, 1944, the day after the big German drive started. She received no further word until March 12, when a card from her son, informed her that he was a prisoner of war.

On this card he gave his- rating as sergeant. His message was brief and as follows: "Dearest 'Mon, Beth and BOD: note to let you know that I am well and safe, Hope to be able to write a letter soon. I have my Bible with me and have faith in the One above. Please write Barbara and the folks in Texas. All my love, Bart." Barton enlisted in the United States reserve on September 6, 1942, at Vermilliqn, S.

and enrolled in the University, of South Dakota. He remained school until ho Jrauj called DR. EABL ROADMAN Dr. Earl Roadman, president of Morningside college, at Sioux City, will give the principal address at the annual Good Friday banquet to be held at the Baptist church Friday noon of this week under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce. Aii interesting program has been arranged for the event, which always attracts a large audience.

The dinner will start at 12:15 o'clock and will be served by the women of the Baptist church. Stores will be closed from noon until 1:30 o'clock for the services. Rev. J. JH.

Flaming, pastor of the Baptist church, will give the invocation. Rev. V. W. 1 Bell, pastor of the Methodist church, will introduce the speaker, M.

K. Rundell will lead the community singing and sing a solo. Tickets for the banquet should be purchased not later than Friday morning. They may be secured from Mrs. FOUND DEAD IN BED TOJSDAY ENID COMES WITHOUT WARNING TO HAWARDEN MAN Discovery Is Made By Guy BoyJes and Sister of (Deceased; Had Been! In Apparent Good Health Nat iStorts, who spent practically all his life in Hawarden, was found dead in 'bed at his home in the north part of town last Thursday morning by Guy Boyles.

Mr. Starts was employed by the fawarden Ice company and when he did not report for work at the usual ime, Mr. Boylea went to call him. Receiving no response, he notified a ister, Miss Lettie Storts, and the oor was broken open. The coroner and a physician Were KILLED BY JAPS IN PRISON CAMP A.

F. Dugglefby of Colorado and California, a nephew of S. Duggiefoy of the Council Oak Store in Hawar was one of a number of prominent business executives of Manila who were executed by the Japs during the week just prior to the arrival of the liberation forces. Reports of the wanton wave of killings of Amer- can civilians in Manila have been received through the Associated Press and from other United States citizens nterned by the Japs. Among those who Mr.

were rescued are and Mrs. Alvin Flint, former South Sioux residents, who were freed with 2,000 others when American par- troopers descended on the Los Banos prison camp near Manila. For two years previous to the internment of the Americans, Mrs. Flint worked the office of Mr. Duggldby, who president and general manager of the Benquet and BaUtoc gold mining companies.

WAR IS MISERY SAYS TED HANDY "Sometimes I wonder if the people back in the states have any conception of how a war is fought and what the fellows have to go through," writes First Sgt, Ted L. Handy from Germany to Leonard M. Scriven of If a warden. Sgt. Handy is serving with a field artillery unit in the U.

S. First Army. The former Hawarden man writes ollows: SOLONS TAX EXEMPTION FOR WAR VETS ISSUE IS WHETHER IOWA CAN STAND MORE STRAIN as 'Was sure glad to hear from someone on the other sMe of the brink, although I do hear from Nina (Mrs Que Haines) regularly. So Both Honses (Favor Grant For Second World Conflict, Bat Question Increase For Last War you was 'and the latter stated Mr. had dead for several Mr.

Storts had apparently called- Storts hours. been in his usual health and wdrked last Wednesday. Funeral services were held at the Ross Funeral home at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, with Rev. W. V.

Bell in -charge. Interment was in Grace Hill cemetery, Nat Storts, son of Leander and born in Union Hawarden and training at Camp Maxey, Texaai After completing his basic he took a competitive examination and was to John Tarleton college, Stephensville, Texas, taking general basic engineering. The army discontinued this program in March, 1944, when he was returned to Camp Maxey, and assigned to an infantry unit. While there his service record showed he was an oboe player and he was asked to join the 99th Division band. His last furlough was in July, 1944, and last October he left for overseas.

He spent a short time in England, after which his unit moved to Belgium and he was there about six weeks before the German break-through. The last letter his mother received from him was dated December 16, two days before he was reported missing, Barton Weaver was born in Hawarden on October 2, 1921, and spent practically all his life here, fie was a graduate of the local high school and attended the Iowa State Teachers college at Cedar Falls and the Uni- John Gilman or at the the First National Bank. Sarah 'Storts, was county, S. near spent all his life in this vicinity with the exception of a few years he lived at Hecla, S. and Redwood Falls, Minn.

He was united in marriage with Lottie Bancroft of Hawarden on September 29, To this union were born seven children. For many years he was employed by the Hawarden Ice company and at one time Mr. Duggldby and a dozen other American internees were taken from the Santa Tomas prison camp, led to vacant lot, and shot into a common grave. Later, the bodies were recovered by American soldiers. "They were real men of the highest type, and their end was so unjust" Wrote Prof.

V. V. Clark, internationally known mining engineer. "They died as heroes, trying to aid their suffering fellowmen." "The Japanese military had special hatred for internee officials who were outspoken in defending the rights of civilian prisoners of war," says the Associated Press. "Mr.

Duggleby in that category." was --KJ WW hought I was still in Texas. Well, I boled you. I see that Ann at The Independent is not on the job. See that she gets on the ball and lets the good people of Hawarden know ere the boys in the service are. "I'm typing in our de luxe room in the basement of an old German house that isn't any more.

Straw all over the floor, with a stove in one end of the place to keep us dry and warm. The snow is all gone now and the last few days have been just like spring. The only thing now is the mud, and of course you know what the mud is in- he was in the tee business for himself. He is survived his wife and THOMPSON BACK FROM SEA DUTY After a tour of duty with an armed guard on a Merchant Marine tanker, Lieut, (j. Clayton Thompson returned to Hawarden last Friday to en children.

They are Mrs. Ruthr njoy a eave witih his famil y- ise Kooy of Storm Lake. There are Fine progress is being made by the Red Cross War Fund drive, according to York Johnson, chairman of the five brothers and one Lettie campaign, which has now been under and David Storts of Hawarden Eli Storts of iShelton, William has just completed fttlufeon tanker warden; Harry Storta of Clinton; Hfs Ve took him to South Amer- Merle Storts, now serving in the navy, ica frequently, also to ports on this and Mrs. Ella Arnett and Mrs. Lou- continent and to islands enroute.

Dur- of Silverton, Dick Storts Beach and John Storts versity of South Dakota at Vermillion. For one year he was employed as a bookkeeper in the Farmers State Bank in Hawarden. He was an honor of the local high school and won national honors in oboe solo. At one time he served as superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school and of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. In 1941, he was councilor of Oyesia, Detroit Boys camp.

Besides his mother, he is survived fcy his sister, Mrs. Beth Evans, who was with her husband, Lieut, (j. B. Evans, at Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he is taking special training at Harvard University, When the message was received Sunday. She arrived in Hawarden Wednesday to be with her mother.

He was a nephew of C. A. and Earl Slife of Hawarden, and of Mrs. N. 0, Winnett of Sioux Falls.

His father passed away November 29, .1940. way since March 1. Those districts that have reported in full have exceeded their quotas, and of incomplete reports from other dis- of Redw Falls, Minn. There are triets are encouraging. Mr.

Johnson 23 grandchildren and five great states. He is confident that the Ha- grandchildren. warden chapter will exceed its goal Out of town relatives who attended by a comfortable margin. funeral were Mrs. Ruth Pearson Garfield township, with a quota of Hecla Mra Nat Starts, Mrs, $520, has subscribed $677 on the basis Arnett and Mrs.

Louise Kooy of olf complete returns, going over its Lake Mrs LJottie of Hu goal by Eagle township's com- aftd MT and Mrs. John plete report shows a total of $622 50 Redwood Falls, and ing one period of more than three weeks, he says he was constantly on board ship. He was detached from his ship at Bos-ton recently and at the end of his leave he expectd to be given another assignment to sea duty. JUNIOR CHAMBER PLANS BIG PARTY like in France. "I am afraid that the Third Army will have to take care of Coblenz for you.

Can't toll you much about the women, as we have 'been too busy to pay much attention to them in our travels. Have sent a couple of sergeants back to Paris for three day passes, but 'by the time it gets around to my turn 1 will be too old to enjoy it. Anyway, I don't think my old sweetheart, (Serena), would like it if I played around with these gals over here. From the little I have seen of the English, French and Belgium gals, I'll take the good old Iowa com fed for mine. The English don't have a lick of sense and the rest of them still have the barn in the house and wear wooden shoes.

Remember old John, the laundryman? I could sure use some of his work right now. "Sometimes i wonder if the people back in the states have any conception of and what the exceeding its quota of $575 by $476o' and MrSt Hi rr Storts of Clinton. Washington township's drive is going along nicely, with three districts yet to hear from and favorable reports from all the others. The reports from Buncombe township are DARYL LISTON IS HOME ON LEAVE 164 50 1 Supers mate second 50. 4.

I itlMVC oWUIlU exceeding its quota of $150.00 by class, arrived last iPriday from New Logan township has made no re- York to, spend 'a leave here with his f' Parents, Mr. arid Mrs. Orlin'Liston. Hawarden has exceeded its quota, Daryl has spent the past' two with two districts yet to hear froni. Reports from 'Chatsworfch are very encouraging, although not complete, There has been a splendid response! from various organizations, reports; Mr.

Johnson, and there are a few of them yet to hear from. Two Stacks Alfalfa Burn Two stacks of alfalfa on the Mrs. Lynott fawn, south of HaWarden, tenanted by Keith Newman, were de: stroyed by fire Sunday afternoon. The Hawarden fire department responded a call for help, but it was impossible to save the hay. The origin of fire is unknown.

Floyd HehdwksJn Holland iFioyd has ricks, that be ia new serving Hpl- ANDREW MIEDEM A IS BEST, SPELLER Andrew Miedema, 12 years of age, an eighth grade student in the School for Christian Instruction at Hospers, won the Sioux county spelling contest at Orange City last Saturday for the second year. Andrew went through twelve rounds withouj; missing one word, to be declared the winner. Prof. Clarence Jac- ofbsma is his teacher. Evelyn Vanden Oever, 12 years old, an eighth pupil in (District No.

6, Lincoln township, won second place in the county event. Miss Rose Nobel of Hull is 'her teacher. Young Miedema will meet other county champions of this section of the state in the district contest to be held at Storm ILake on April 16. Five elimination contests will Ibe both oral ajwl and, ifoe Warners win £oy in years on a sulb chaser in the Atlantic. He states there aren't many enemy subs in the Atlantic now.

Even though Daryl hasn't seen so much action of late, he has had experience plenty while serving as a gunner on the Cruiser Vincennes, which was; sunk by the 'Japs on August '9, (He was wounded at this time when the five-inch gun he was operating was jut out of commission. He still carries a scar on his cheek to remind him of this eventful day. Besides he had one finger amputated as a result of ithis battle in the Solomons. Daryl has been in the service over three years as he enlisted the day after the attack on Pearl Haribor. Junior Chamber of Commerce will stage its annual "Millionaire's Party" at the Youth club rooms next Mpnday evening, starting at 8 o'clock.

There will be plenty of games and other entertainment, and everyone will be a millionaire for a day. Spurious currency, in denominations from a thousand to a million, will 'be circulated for the night, and fabulous sums will be paid for food and entertainment. of both the Senior and Junior Chamber of Commerce and their wives and friends are invited to attend. j- C7 feffows have to go through. Imagine fighting, sleeping, eating and dying in three or four feet of snow, below freezing weather.

That is how they fought on this front in December and January. I have seen some pretty nasty sights that I don't care to remember. it isn't one thing to make fighting a war miserable, it is another. "Yes, I feel pretty proud of the Handy boys, and I hope we can all come through alright. Tell Seal and all the boys hello for me.

And would I go for one of Seal's nice big steaks right now, but I guess I'll have some cheese and crackers for snack instead. No schnapps here, but an occasional 'bottle of cognac, which is like drinking some of Cedarquists old green corn." As the legislature nears the time of adjournment, generally expected during the first few days of April, there may be a show-down battle over legislation involving war veterans that will serve to bring out to the general public something which has been known by only a few well- formed individuals to date. It is the problem of whether or not Iowa's present tax structure can stand any more "exemption strain," and, if so, how much more. Here is the picture: The house has passed a bill granting veterans of this World War a $500 property tax exemption, the same which has been enjoyed for several years by veterans of World War I. Spanish-American war veterans are granted a $1,800 exemption, along with veterans of several other conflicts, while Civil War veterans and Mexican war veterans are granted a $3,000 exemption.

This bill was sent to the However, the senate passed a bill of its own, which provides for the same exemption granted by the house and also increased the exemption to World War I veterans from $500 to $1,000. This bill has gone to the house. Neither house has acted on the other's bill. There is little douibt, leaders say, that both houses wish to exempt World War II veterans up to $500. However, house members are not so keen about -the exemption, increase for World War I They 1 are fraid it would "break the bank" so to speak; that Iowa's present tax structure could not stand the strain where a load would be shifted to other heavily-burdened shoulders to make up the exemption loss.

Those who have given the most thought to the problem, including a good many veterans of World War I who are enjoying the exemption, are not in favor of the increase for World (Turn to Page Eight) MARINE SERGEANT WEDS A CORPORAL PURPLE HEART IS MAILED TO WIFE EASTER MORNING SUNRISE SERVICE A union Easter morning sunrise service -will 'be held at the Baptist church at 7 o'clock Sunday morning by the Associated, Methodist and Baiptist churches. 'Rev. Wjllard Bell, pastor of the Methodist church, will deliver the message. "At 7:45 o'clock, breakfast will be served to those who have tickets. Mrs.

Charles P. MdManaman of Hawarden has received from her husband the Punple Heart medal awarded him as a result of a wound he sustained in action. Lieut McManaman suffered a foot wound in Luxembourg on February 8. He is now in a hospital in England, from where he reports that he is getting along alright and is now able to get around without crutches. CAIN DISCHARGED ON BOTH COUNTS Gardner Home on Leave Cleo Gardner, cook first class, and his wife arrived Sunday from New London, to visit in the home of his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. A. M. Gardner. Gardner is cook at a submarine base at New -London.

ASK NW NOT TO CANCEL TRAIN Des AprU gg, 'Alcester Resident Dies Simon Johnson of Alcester, a long time resident of Big Brings, passed away home Wednesday morning following a lingering illness, Mr. was Hannah Lind- Woip a number of agQ md she Mm, He fc alw'wvjved by qne Brooklyn, N. A petition to the Chicago and North Western Railroad company, asking the road not to discontinue the Northern Iowa passenger train service, has been circulated at Ireton. The petition has bean signed by virtually 100 percent of the citizens of Ireton. The Northern Iowa provides the only regular passenger service through Ireton.

Charles 'Cain of Hawarden has been discharged in both eases against him in the Sioux county district court. The two indictments were dismissed by the court on its own motion and his bond was cancelled. The judge, conferring with the Observes 80th Birthday J. A. Patrick observed his 80th birthday on March.

15 and a number of relatives and friends gathered at his home to help him celebrate the event, The sett invited guests defendant's attorney, the county attorney, the county sheriff and the judge who tried the case at the former trial, which resulted in a hung jury, was of the opinion that the case was fairly tried, with all the state's evidence having been introduced. Considering the tender age of the prosecuting witness and the difficulties attending the trial of such a case, the court found that it would be for the best interest of all parties concerned and for the public that the indictments be dismissed. Corp. Ann Patricia MdMullin of Philadelphia became the bride of Sgt. Major De Bonda Wilkison of Hawarden at a military wedding at the Protestant chapel of the naval operating base at Norfolk, a 6 o'clock Saturday evening, February 17.

They were attended by Corp. Lee Bailey and Corp. John Arnold, the bridal party all being members of the marine corps. Chaplain R. C.

Radcliffe performed the ceremony: (Following the ceremony," the bridal party enjoyed a dinner at the Charcoal house in Norfolk. fifet. Major Wilkison and his wife arrived in Hawarden Monday to spend a leave here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.

0. Wilkison, and with other relatives. The bride is a daughter of Albert E. McMullin of Philadelphia, and she attended school in that city. She has been a member of the marine corps for a year and is stationed at Norfolk.

The bridegroom attended the Hawarden schools and enlisted in the marine corps when he was a senior in the local high school. He served for two and a half years in the Pacific, after which he returned to the United States. He also has been stationed at Norfolk. At the time he was promoted to sergeant major, be was the youngest man in the United States marines to hold this rank. Lloyd Johnson in Philippines Pfc.

Lloyd Johnson has written his wife that he is now stationed in the Philippines, To Serve in Air Corps Donald Madson, son of Dr. and Mrs. Wra. E. Madson, left Wednesday night for Fort Leavenworth and from there he will go to Shepard Field, Texas, to serve in the air corps.

Donald enlisted in the air corps several months aigo and has been in the reserve corps. He is a senior in the local high school. He has two brothers in the service, Willard Madson, who is in the Pacific, and Pfc. Daniel Madson, who is in Italy..