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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1945
Page
9
Hibbs and Duckworth described systemic abuse at Camp O’Donnell and Cabanatuan where thousands died. Prisoners were beaten with sticks, starved, and denied medical supplies. some survived by stealing radios and counting days. Survivors recalled mass burials and recovered supplies after liberation.
Pfc. Eugene H. Evers 26 of Dyersville was among more than 500 Americans rescued Tuesday night from the Cabanatuan prison camp on Luzon. He enlisted March 19 1941 and went overseas Oct 4 1941 attached to the medical corps. His parents Mr and Mrs Henry Evers Jr lifelong Dyersville residents were told he was missing in action Feb 22 1942 and prisoner of war May 9 1942. A 1944 postal card from Prison camp No 1 reached his parents Jan 19. The Evers have another son Clyde in service hospitalized at Coral Gables Florida.
Fire consumed the J. H. Chatman farm house northeast of Osage on Thursday. All residents escaped unharmed. It marked the third farm within six miles to be destroyed by fire in the past five years.
Des Moines reports indicate at least 14 Iowans were among American prisoners rescued from a Japanese camp on Luzon. Pfc. Lester P. Vitek of Chelsea area listed among the freed. numerous other Iowans named include Evers, Hibbs, Gavin, Moores, Gernandt, Amos, Blair, Lawrence, Tupy, Wetzel, Kringler, Herron, Peterson. Capt Vinett of Taos, N M noted with Davenport wife.
E. G. Akerson, 64, a furniture salesman, died from injuries after his car struck a telephone pole in Ottumwa Thursday. He died at an Ottumwa hospital.
Pfc. Lewis W. Jackson 26, killed December 27 in action on Mindoro, Mindanao campaign. Trained at Camp Wolters Texas, served since February 1 1942, shipped via Hawaii Australia New Guinea to the Philippines. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Jackson and three sisters. brother in service. Formerly operated a 220 acre farm south of Luzerne.
Community notices report donations to the Blood Plasma Fund including St. Joseph’s Catholic guild and other groups. Local incidents include a roof fire near Marion and various household and business updates. Personal items note travels, births, relocations, and service announcements involving residents like S/Sgt. James A. Lacock and Pvt. Robert Lundy.
Mrs. Phil J. Kearney announces a 24 hour Red Cross home nursing course starting February 5 at the Marion public library auditorium. Classes meet each Monday and Wednesday at 7 29 p m with Mrs. S F Cary as instructor. Enrollment contact Mrs. Kearney at 855.
Lt. Henry L. Pelzer, 21, of Iowa City, is listed as missing in action in Belgium since January 5. His parents, Prof. and Mrs. Louis Pelzer, were informed by a War Department message. A brother, Lt. (j.g.) L Parker Pelzer, was lost in March 1943 while ferrying a bomber from California.
Ira R. Lane announces Delaware county waste paper drive which Manchester Boy Scouts will collect bundled paper left at the curbs Saturday in a community effort.
A bill in the Iowa senate seeks to move the primary election from June to September and adjust related canvass and convention dates. Sponsors include Sens. Ralph Benson Jefferson and Albert J. Shaw with other supporters. Other measures on file propose higher court reporter and probation officer salaries and a local option tax tied to liquor licenses outside major cities.
Fire destroyed the Dale Paris farm home four miles southeast of Manchester Thursday. Loss estimated at $10,000 with most clothing and 450 quarts of canned fruit in the basement lost. Delhi fire department answered but could not control the blaze. some furniture and personal effects were saved. insurance partially covered the loss.
The Rev Francis J Schroeder son of Dr and Mrs F N Schroeder of Ryan will be ordained to the Catholic priesthood in Washington D C on Saturday He is 30 and a Loras College Dubuque graduate He will celebrate his first solemn Mass at St Patrick s Church in Ryan on Sunday February 11.
Des Moines Iowa King Palmer chairman of the state board of social welfare announced his resignation to become midwestern representative for the Household Finance corporation public relations department. Governor Blue said Palmer’s departure was a surprise and he planned to reappoint him. Palmer is from West Union.
Ames officials describe an added precaution separating Navy students from civilians on campus after an infantile ailment scare. Lt Comdr C Myers and President Charles E Finley say there is no alarm. Dean Harold V Gaskill notes the move targets avoiding public gathering mixing. ice show, varieties program and hospital basketball game are dropped.
A memorial service for Mervin James Cooney, killed November 6 at Camp Barkeley Texas, will be held Sunday morning at St. Marys Catholic Church. The Rev John Gaule will officiate.
A fire and explosion of undetermined origin damaged the A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing warehouse in Des Moines, with losses estimated at 15 000 to 20 000 dollars. The south end of the single story building was severely burned before firefighters controlled the blaze. The company, based in Dubuque, manufactures and wholesales plumbing heating and filling station supplies.
WEST UNION The sixtieth anniversary of the Wesleyan Methodist church dedication will be observed Sunday with two special programs. The Rev. William H. Dyer of Charles City, president of the Iowa conference, will speak and records and pictures will be exhibited.
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