The Escanaba Daily Press from Escanaba, Michigan • Page 3

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8th St. Phone 1336 THE OLD JUDGE THBt servies OLD JUDGE: know got to take tlie bitter with the sweet in times like these. Speaking of critici and 1 mean really unfair criticism, reminds me of the spirit beverage FRANK: is that, Judge?" OLD JUDGE: you think of any other business in which the se ller is resiK)nsiblc for what the buyer does with his merchandise? If a person eats too much cake and Rets indigestion, the baker blamed. Nor is the coffee merchant criticized if someone drinks too much coffee and sleep. But the seller of spirit beverages gets blamed plenty if one of his customers overindulges.

Doesn't quite fair, does it, TOM: it Judge. We've nevei looked at it that way An if anfntt.tt uf AtcskoUe Indu Obituary SPECIAL Goodman's Extra Heavy MINERAL OIL Gel. 1 39 GOODMANS DRUG STORE ltexall 701 Ludlngton St. FKTDAY, JUNE 8, 1945 PAGE THREE Today Is Deadline On Tax Complaints The F.scanaba city board of review today will conclude its hearing on complaints from Escanaba property owners dissatisfied with new valuations placed on their property under the recent reappraisal, it was announced by Elmer Klasell, board chairman. To yesterday afternoon the board of review had heard so far this week a total of about 275 complaints.

The hearings arc be- conducted in Escanaba city hall Altogether about 800 complaint forms had been issued from the city office before the board of review met, but only 275 have been returned for hearing. The total number of complaints has been considered comparatively small, board members said. There are a total of about 3,500 property descriptions on the city tax roll. Besides hearing complaints on the new valuations, the board is also hearing requests for exemptions by war widows, disabled veterans, servicemen and others. Sgt.

Johnson Uncertain About Taking Discharge With His Honor Medal down the hill. Johnson later borrowed another litter from Company, 500 yards away, down the hill, and rounded up three comrades in his own company to form the team that evacuated the other wounded man in the foxhole next to Johnson's, The counterattacks subsided late in the afternon, but heavy mortar fire was put down to the rear of Hammerberg Died While Saving Life Of His Buddy Announce Names Of Jefferson District War Loan Workers So that residents of the Jeffer- I With the Fifth Army, Medal of Honor awarded recently to Sergeant Oscar G. Johnson, 24. of Foster City, Michigan, entitles him to discharge from the army, for the asking. But Johnson, who qualified for highest decoration on the Fifth Army front in Italy, was undecided about taking up civilian life when told he would receive the Medal, not sure." he said.

need more time, to think it over. Without the medal, rhnnce for discharge was slim He has an adjusted rating score of 59 points, accounted for by 31 months in the army, after October 8, 1942; 13 months overseas, beginning April 12, 1944; and 15 points for three battle stars appended to his European Theater Ribbon for service in campaigns in Italy. The Medal of Honor entitles him to five more points as well as being the means of him getting a direct discharge, Johnson earned the medal in the wmunded seriously and the third moved in toward the center of the early that night. Owen Francis P. Hammerberg, son of F.

Hammerberg, of Wells, Company for some time afterward, was killed at a Pacilic naval base The Germans evidently pulled out while completing the rescue of another diver who had been company. The left flank was left unguarded. Two Officers Killed Carrying a Garand rifle and a pistol, Johnson moved up and to the left to protect the flank. In a foxhole overlooking the ridge and commanding a long field of fire to a crest 200 yards beyond, he found a Tommy gun, an automatic rifle, pressed regret recently two more Garand rifles and two 1 with his buddies The 361st Infantry Regiment, a I trapped under a sunken vessel, sister regiment of the 363rd, his father has learned in a letter moved up the next morning to take! from his commanding officer, the high ground to The death of BM Hammerberg left. Of the scattered German' had previously been announced.

dead in the area. Johnson was officially credited with killing 40. Sergeant Oscar G. Johnson, 24, of Foster City, Michigan, ex- thal he in the son school area may know whom I One at Ologo killing 40 magazines of automatic rifle am- final Fifth Army offensive in Italy, munition. At least three German He was absent because he had machine gun.

fired from the crest viously been called off the line to beyond, and four others, on high receive the Medal of Honor, ground to left, enjoyed He was with his buddies flanking fire along the ridge. Two throughout the bitter winter cam- officers to right of Johnson, who paign so near, and yet so far, from stood up to fire on the machine guns to the front, were shot through the head and killed. Johnson perched himself on the edge of his foxhole, exposed to cn- Bologna. It was only a few after he left them that their perseverance bore fruit and the men swept on past Bologna, fanned out in the rich Po Plain and helped llaimnrrbcr to contact in subscribing for war bonds in the Seventh War Loan drive, the names of workers in that district were announced yesterday by Mrs. Byron Braamse, chairman.

Mrs. Ed Wickholm is assistant chairman of the district. The war loan workers for the Jefferson district are as follows: Mrs. Chester Rice. Mrs.

Chris Nelson, Mrs. Esther Gauthier, Mrs E. R. Gustafson, Mrs. Clayton Brown, Mrs.

Harry Leisner, Mrs. Frank Newhouse, Mrs, Conrad Driscoll, Mrs. W. R. Eckmever, Miss Dorothy Rose, Mrs.

Herbert Barry and Mrs. John Kehoe. Mrs. Ed Wickholm, Mrs. F.

M. Fernstrom, Mrs. Albert Mortier, Mrs. E. J.

Sauer, Mrs. George Germans atop Monticelli Ridge, knocking out three enemy machine guns and taking 24 prisoners. He w'as at that time acting squad leader of a 60-millimeter mortar squad in Company of the 91st River" 363rd Infantry Regiment. lie llesrrihes Action Johnson's outfit, Company of the 363rd Infantry Regiment, 91st River" Division, had been badly cut up by the time it took Monticelli Ridge, key feature in emy fire from the front and from bring about the unconditional sur- the left flank, and remained there render of all German forces in until the counterthrusts abated to- Italy. wards evening of the third day.

Johnson is the son of Mr. and Firing all the weapons he had, Mrs. Oscar G. Johnson, of Fos- resting his on his knees, he ter City. silenced all machine guns to the ----------front and cut down 20 enemy in- fantrymen who charged a heavy machine gun position behind the ridge, to his right.

Johnson had the advantage, due to concealment of brush around his foxhole, of seeing without being seen. As the charging men approached the gun Former Fscanaban, Dies In Chicago 11 Giogo Pass, after four days of ing down to the ridge behind hitter fighting. 60-mil-I which his company was lined up, limeter mortar plattoon fired the Mrs. William Green, the for- I mer Luella Carrow of Escanaba. died in Chicago Tuesday after a position, they ran directly in front iong niness She was 71 years old of Johnson and over level ground, Mrs Green lived in He held an advantage also over I ior many years.

Her husband was othes Germans who crept through a conductor on the Chicago and the brush covering the slope lead- North Western railway. She is survived by three daugh- and to ters and two sons, Mrs. Edna G. rest of its mortar ammunition across the ridge, where it was known Germans were entrenched. Then the company dug in, prepar- Peterson, Mrs.

Doris Htzpatriek, hng jor inevitable counterattacks. Mrs. L. A. Wentworth, Mrs.

Edgar Peterson, Mrs. Russell Kent, Mrs. Louise VandeWiele, Mrs. Harold Peterson, Mrs. Roy Olson.

to his right. These Germans tried but the circum- tances were not revealed until re- ontly. Excerpts from the letter of Comm. Henry Foss to Mr, Hammerberg follow; though repented, I say, man renders greater service than Vie who lays vv his life for his fellow Your son did just that, diver had become embedded in mud under a sunken vessel and a second diver -one who had been working on the opposite side -went down to release him. In so doing, he ton trapped and a third man descended in emergency outfit while additional gear and personnel were being secured.

Upon arrival of this aid, which included your son, he was sent to clear the two men who were caught Released One in efficiently cleared one. named Fuller, in such a manner as to release him from the Urol plate, but could not free his life line. However, he pressed by Fuller to secure release of Brown effectuate clearance of line. In so doing the came to rest against Hammerberg, firmly pinning him. his efforts, he released Fuller and literally took his place.

Also vvheu plate came to rest, Hammerberg took weight of steel, protecting Brown, who was directly under him. On account of Fuller being free, except for life lines, new life lines sent old ones cut off, allowing Fuller to come to surface. "The difficulty in rescue Was caused by the mud being impregnated with steel fragments that became embedded in the bottom from the explosion which originally sank the I.ST. During the long hour of the first night many such pieces were removed, hoping I to effectuate release of weight on your son. we were only ieo- pardztng Fuller in the narrow tunnel-way and pieces removed i were not releasing pressure on Brown or Hammerberg.

With Fuller surfaced the plan of rescue resolved itself down to the removal of mud by pump. This operation was hea rt-breaking slow on account of heavy equipment. Debris continually elm.eeci the pump and suction. facility of the Navy was placed at my disposal. Among other pieces of equipment we had three derricks, one salvage tug and special submarine doctors standing by during the entire futile effort.

Also. Commander of Service Forces, Ratifie Fleet, placed at my disposal three specially skilled civilian divers. these trying hours, every man performed his individual duties in a most willing and indefatigable manner. Various close friends of your son stood by his telephone giving him such comfort and encouragement as was possible under the stances. W.

A Szajkowakl, tl, Naval Reserve, padre at Aies Barracks, officiated at burial ceremonies. The grave was blessed, services were held at Nnlawa Naval cemetery on 27 February at 2:30 p. Mass was said Ivy parde at special services. Pictures taken at services will he sent to you as soon as available. War Relic Dagger Stolen From Rank An Italian dagger in a lealhet ease was missing yesterday afternoon from a collection of wai souvenirs loaned the Escanaba I National Bank for display by cariaba servicemen, their relatives and friends, it was reported to cariaba police.

The flagger is the property of Gideon Stegath of Escanaba, to whom it was sent by his son, Cpl. hr was An7io about two years ago. Cpl. Steeath Is now in southwest Germany. The dagger and case are about 12 inches long.

It had beer, in the collection in the bank lobby for about three months. to creep close enough to throw grenades over the ridge, but Johnson was able to shoot them up, from their flank. One German got within 15 yards of the ridge. A private first class at that time, Johnson fired on him but was un- i Johnson was acting squad leader of a mortar squad. The first German counterattack Mrs.

Lawrence Rouille, Mrs. came tOWard dusk that night. Mary Armstrong. Miss Naoim Johnson fired a Garand rifle but. Vinette, Mrs.

Mary Beyersdorf, Mrs. A. E. Holmes, Mrs. Chester Clements, Mrs.

Joseph Morin, Mrs. John McMartin. Mrs. C. W.

Vadnais, Mrs. John Schils, Mrs. N. E. Crebo, Mrs.

George Walker, Mrs. Peter Jaeger, Mrs. Arthur Bolm, Mrs. Percy Miller, Mrs. Joseph DeGrand, Mrs.

Charles Neumeier, Mrs. August Hart wig, Mrs. Benson. Mrs. Martial Sorenson, Mrs.

E. D. Moersch, Mrs. Arthur Urbach, Mrs. Clarence Moreau.

MRS. ROBERT PRYAL Funeral services will be held tliis morning for Mrs. Robert Pryal at St. church at 9:30 Rev. Fr.

Norbert Freiburger will officiate. Burial will be in St. cemetery. george lelland Funeral services for George McClelland will be held this afternoon at 2 at the Anderson because of brush, he was unable to see the effect of his fire. The Jerries hand grenades and fired rifle grenades, but the terthrust was ineffective.

Johnson's plattoon, however, was obliged to pull back under the ridge for the night. Johnson and a comrade went to the base of the hill as a German artillery concentration closed in on them and returned early next morning with rifle ammunition, a litter and drinking water. The Jerries fired mortars all through the second day but didn't counterattack. It was during this day that 24 Germans crossed to Johnson and two buddies and surrendered to them. Again going down for water and ammunition, this time with two comrades, Johnson encountered three Germans by a stone wall at I the base of the hill.

Johnson fired his pistol at the enemy group as they fled. think I missed," Johnson said, was too dark to see." Undergoing intense artillery fire. Johnson returned to a foxhole beneath the ridge, where he able to see the effect of his shots, because of the brush. However, the German reappear, and it is assumed he was put out of action. A mortar shell landed directly in a foxhole near Johnson and killed all three occupants.

Johnson meantime gave water and first aid treatment to the two wounded men in the foxhole near him. He fired the Garand rifles most of the time but. although he feared the Germans would think he had a machine gun and concentrate mortar fire against his position, he i fired his automatic rifle part of the time. He completely exhausted the three clips of ammunition he had for the Tommy gun. Fire Heavy In the middle of the afternoon.

a medic appeared to his right and Johnson brought him over to treat the two wounded men in the foxhole. Between 2 and 3 p. he had a litter team from his company take one of the wounded Lukes and Mrs. May Newman, Chicago; Mrs. Emily Hunter, Glenview, 111., Charles S.

Green, U. S. Navy; and Capt. George L. Green, U.

S. Army. Funeral services will be held in Chicago this afternoon. Tin body will he cremated, and the ashes brought to Escanaba for interment at Lakeview cemetery. plate that was holding Brown AU SINCE 1893 moral chapel, the Rev.

Karl Hammar officiating. Burial wall be ed out" another night-long concen in the Lakewood cemetery in i tration of German mortar fire. Stonington. The I.O.O.F, lodge will conduct the burial at the grave. Before the Revolutionary War, there were 225,000 Germans in America, settled mainly on the frontier.

The area was drenched with mortar fire early next morning in preparation for continuous counterattacks which were to last until late in the afternoon. Of the three men in a foxhole, forward and to left of Johnson, protecting his left flank, two FURS 16-18 North 4th Street Minneapolis Specials Young's Ladies' SUMMER SLAX 4.95 Catilina BATHING SUITS fine assortment 5.00 Men's FINE STRAW HATS in new' weaves 3.00 and up Young Men's T-SHIRTS Tan Maroon verv nice 1.95 YOUNG'S HABERDASHERY WANTED HELP, MALE or FEMALE Experience Unnecessary, Apply At c.l WEIGHS The equipment and clothing of GI Joe is 15 pounds lighter today than it was in 1941, through the efforts of the Quartermaster Corps. This means a saving of about 100 tons in the average infantry division and releases much truck and cargo space for essential war materials. To-peka means place to raise potatoes" in Indian, Only the male eland has horns. Solar Manufacturing Company TOBACCO POUCHES $1.00 to $5.00 BILL FOLDS $1.00 to $7.50 SHAVING SETS SHAVING BOWLS 50c AFTER SHAVE 50cto $1.25 SHAVING 59c to $2.00 PIPES $1.00 to $7.50 PIPE RACK AND HUMIDORS $1.00 to $5.00 FOUNTAIN to $2.50 EMPTY ZIPPER KITS $4.00 FITTED TRAVELING CASES $5.00 to $15.00 Buy your Fathers Day cardi now while uur stock is complete Peoples Drug Store More than 115,000 Michigan families arc waiting for One reason is that a shortage of telephone instruments.

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