Kingsport Times-News from Kingsport, Tennessee • Page 5

R. Catron Sees Coast's Accord To Bataan Survivors By Mkhonry Coming hom'i" after ,17 months In the Southwest Puclflo Is a thrill (or nny Army i but when he becomes ii part of the blKKCst recop- Uon over slven by the City of the Golden Gale, planned for i prisoners of Bauan It becomes MI flvwvl few are privileged to ex- ncritncc, "It just happnned" is tho explanation First Uout. John R. Calron Rivoi! Tor his having: been aboard piirllculiir ship returning from Soxithwesl Pacific, ns ho de- jsi-ribed tho welcome of San Frnn- Cisco for the Batumi war prisoners as exciting, colorful nnd drn- innllic." I "They really gave those return- i a welcome. And they! it!" declared Lieutenant i Can-on.

"As our ship steamed into the bay lit. was pretty quiet 'til all of sudden the sirens of every craft anil barge in the harbor start Returns from Jap Prison Il- ICIllcH 1945 Snfaly homti after 3-1 harrowing months ns a prtnoner of wnr of tho Japanese In tho Philippines, Sgt, Floyd Luster, of Inman, slopped briefly lust week In jiort for a visit with his brother, Just no inn In trying to ninlto you renllra how felt There's jlint no doncrlblng It. "For lived every day In tho hope ot rescue. Then, at n.m, on the mornlnjt ot Feb- Walter leister, dischnrjjcd veteran ns our A wns stornir ot tho on Snlpiui, before (joins; Infr Miinlln, our Japanese (in to Wnalllngtim, T3. C.

for treat- shoved They warned ux to be mont at Walter Roed T-Iospllal. quiet and to mako no attempt to Then' they left. nbout dark, our rescuers hnndii of captorn, thorn wore of companion!) who did, had to keep strictly to our- he related, "It one of the :1 strayed too far lane, or shouted to way, he'd Strike Halts Work On Ston. fir W.b.t.r Job Chattanooga --IP-- A work stop- 1 tmge was reported by Stone a the International BrctJitrhood Wehdter officials at the and Joiperi unlcor Ordnancs Plant near Suturdsy when 1DJ5 carpenter, failed', for work, guards." The Sergeant enlisted in the A Fob, 8, 1940, titter completing Kchool nt Appalachla, and Memorial Service Held For V.W.CIees The young non-com, who had served with hi'ndiiuarters squadron. Fifth Interceptor Command, (in Bataan during the dark days following tho attack on Htir- bor, had been a prisoner from 'How in hell do you get In IJboraUon, April 10, 10-12, until February "We just shouted hack, 'How Conduct, American Defense, ID-IB, when American i a do you get Theater, and tho smashed Into M.iniln and freed him Sergeant Laster was among i Purple Heart, One of them knocked in the i In July of llin hoards that cloHod us that year.

In, poked his In and He wears six i i i and his mntcs Bilibid prison. oners who were flown back to th Sergeant LnMer was wounded Stales for speedy medical trnal- HIs brother. 36, who had served as a private hv tho Army Medical Jan. 2B, 1942, In a bombing a a Despite months of close Corps, saw i weeks of combat during I ball In for He: confinement, he looked browned on Salpan before being (li.s- lost his left foot in that attack, a sturdy, and he wore his a for jungle paralysis ot the HUbscqucnt hardships and lack i much boribhonod, spruce-' feet, rontrnctcd while on Saipan. Walter hud 34 months in i rtdeqimli! medical care required My.

with crisp dignity. aevernl a a i of the leg. The; The Sergeant was one of a i and a a i wen; artificial leg he wears now of prisoners nil requiring hos- spent overseas, primarily at the fashioned himself i his daysipitalization. American doctors General Hospital. New Bilibid.

i cared for them i their i i a The two arc sons of Mrs. Memorial services were held for I Of the rescue of the Bilibid pris-i Imprisonment, he told, and while i Laster of a her oldest 1'vt. Charles Jeffers Killed In Belgium screaming and the world over-'PvL Victor Clees March 18 at oners, Serpcant faster snid- i he suffered no Indignities a a her becnmo alive with all a Beth.iny Lutheran Church. i aircraft. Snn Francisco really Pa.

Private Clees out that day for the was reported killed in action in jcome. Germany February 12. 1945. "It was tho morning of March Private Clees Is survived by his i Lieutenant. Catron recalled.

"We: wife, the former Miss Blanche i dropped anchor in the harbor andi a King-sport, and four-year- i small craft brought Army ami' i daughter. Patty. They are now Nnvy officials n.lonu with tho mavor. Montoursville. nml other city leaders for tho "of-i, Attending the service from Kings-; Mv.v Bonnie D.

Jeffers of Rogers- 'ficinl Many relatives weri 1 wcre Mlss Eva Ro5s alnd Mrs T7 1 I hna notified by i the group and the reunions ir Department that her bus-'touching. Mail was delivered. News-' Pvt. Charles Joffors, er were in the crowd. Crowds Evt-rywhero a vehicle acci-; A an hour or so we docked; "f'Sium.

lt en people were massed! had ooen in serv- here. Many bands, alon-l one year of i thosc of the Army an played. It was colorful, exciting! The keys of the city were over to the honor guests. The finest two years, was overseas. He trained brother.

Pfc. Paul Jcffers. is FC--. sonirwhere In tho South Kingsport Man Charged With Criminal Assault Tommy Breese Hears Sisfer's Song In England ut jai Sergeant Thomas H. Breese.

with McDavid Eighth Air Force Fighter Sita-, seriously wounded in Gate City Soldier In U. S. Hospital For Care Of European Battle Wounds Gate City, CSpU-- Mr. and Mrs. J.

I. McDavid of Gate City recently received word that their son. who was an Eighth Air force iMgntcr 2ica-, i ou i wounded in Germany tion in England, was receyitly November 21, 1914, has been re- broiiRht close 10 home through an to the U. S. Sgt.

McDavid American Fortes Network broad- survivors include his father is a a i at Newton D. Baker General Hospitnl ftt Martinsburg, cast in which he heard his sister, rt 'Miss Kitty Breese. Ring. Sgt. McDavid.

who previously i The program was a special home was with the troops at St. Lo, France, a been awarded program Iron Richmond, a Magistrate W. X. Show-alter an- that had been recorded in the Only last week, Mr. Mrs.

Mc- hotels were open to them. There i nounced Saturday that he had United States and shipped over- David received a message that an- were flowers and theater tickets i bound to May terra of Sullivan Cir; a a lhe entertainment of the other son, Pfc. Lewis L. McDavid, Taxi cabs were at their Hus were parades. service, iciiit Court Roy 1.

1. on two charges Moodv. 27, of. at- men of the American been seriously wounded I i France. Jfarch less than artist for lhc SRI Ea.iy Kcpayments Quick.

Friendly Service INSURANCE REAL ESTATE AND REAL ESTATE LOANS FIRST NATIONAL BANK BLDG FLOOR- PriOilE 5125 Many paint manufacturers are unable to obtain white lead and i i due to war i i i i The same is true nni-erniiiR paper and tin con- Vi' do not know a i i i will arrive. i suicest a you investigate oar quality, price and euaran- ii-'forc yon buy and while a a coiiiplcte stock of yaint. brushes, oil, "wallpaper ar.d Auto A-so. Store We Havp Several Thousand Flashlight Battt-rios That was a happy bunch of peo tempted criminal assault. Bond was and Mrs.

T. J. Catron. 13 Edge wood i ragged her toward the door raid reported Saturday. Village.

He has also been stationed business establishment, then suruck in ember. 1943. He was. i rc C. C.

i in Australia and New Zealand. down and her when she i i at a i Beach. Tom -a fr and George Triv- Enteri.is the service in fought his advances. Fresno. before going i deserted at the i i i i i i tron as a was private.

Lieutenant Ca- The third young woman did not sens 2 2 ago. Broesi? has entertained patients in army hospitals. USD centers, and army air bases since graduated from i appear authorities to testify Candidate School at Brisbane, Aus- against Moody. Broylcs said he un- tralia, receiving his commission in derstood she is an employe of the September. 1943.

He was promoted 'Tennefscc Eastman Corporation mother have made i to" first 3ieutenant in December, and lives in Hawkins County. home in Richmond. A most rociint 19-H. He is a former appearance before 1,000 woiinci- the Tennessee Eastman Corpora-; wicil three campaign stars, the ed men of the armed forces stint tion. American theater ribbon, the Amer- from Paris via plane to Richmond.

The visiting officer wears a Defense ribbon, the Presi- "They were 50 appreciative." said gold stripes on his sleeve, the dential Unit citation, and the Good'Miss Brecsc. "I love to sing Southwest Pacific theater ribbon Conduct i tho i said, and no ar- rests were made. thorn." JUST RECEIVED Xciv Tropical Suits Tailored to $60 LYLE JACKSON Points IHTX Jld or a eace an KekA 4 a ike of- (an his This is nation united-in the fi.erht for freedom. 'We are also a nation what we pray for as we observe this Easter. Commemorating-the fact that Christ has risen it brings close to our hearts and minds the lessons He taught and left as a-heritage for the long centuries of civilization to follow Him.

Peace-and the brotherhood of man. These were his gospel. These are our goal and the essence of our prayers this Holy Day. Come to Church for Easter-services and pray for peace on Your Church's Doors Are Open To All! Welcome, Visiting Service Men and Women To Easier Services. YOUR fttllNDtY CJggDfT McDavid I A Slei Before Vou Buy: RHVGSPORT PIANO STORE 409 SI.

Oppnnitf i Go to church on Easter Sunday. A hallowed sense of patience and fortitude will come over you, and you will be glad you came to church for Easter services! Plan to be there with family or friends, and join your voice to the millions more which on this day will pray for Victory and peace! DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND SUNDAY-SCHOOL ALSO Ben Franklin Stores Greater Five Points 4. As we observe this Easter with its 'full significance, extend to all of our friends sincere greetings that an- other Easter soon.to come will find the world.at peace and all who are new far from us returned to our midst. Enjoy Easier services in, church, Him was resurrected! on. this -day.

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