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Show Service News & Notes James Evans Killed From page three From page one The plane was so badly damaged that they were forced to abandon it. The entire crew got out without injury and landed in a forest. The forest was surrounded by the Germans, and Budd, along with his mates, was taken captive to Frankfurt to an integration camp, where they were grilled for information. He went from there by train for Dulag I, Wetzler, the Ruhr. At Christmas time General Pattons army was getting uncomfortably close to the Germans on the Rhine, so they were taken from Wetzler to a little town by the name of Barth (Sta-la- g Luft I). They were treated humanely by the German officers and guards, in these camps. Most discomfort came from the lack of food, and the German civilians, who mobbed them and tried to beat them every time they sighted any. April 29, 1945, the Germans destroyed their equipment and fled the camp. On May 1, the camp was liberated by a Russian Cossack army. The Russians took care of the prisoners for two weeks, feeding them and nourishing them back to health, and seeing that they were getting along comfortably. In the words of Budd, They couldnt do enough for us. The 8th A A F came in in force May 13 and took the liberated boys back to France, to a small camp called Camp Lucky Strike. While on the trip Budd was permitted to send a telegram home. It was the first word his relatives or friends had received from him since his being captured. A month later Budd sailed from Southampton, England, and arrived in a New York harbor June 21. He was home a few days later. tria, December 3, 1944. Cleaned From The Record . . . died to end all wars. Jims parents and his town can be proud of the cause for which he gave his all. They can be proud of the way he died, and just as important proud of the way Jim lived. Centerville has suffered a great loss because James Evans was the type of young man that Centerville needs and will always need to make it a better place in which to live. Lt. James C. Evans, bombardier on a flying fortress that failed to return from a raid over Gemany of Feb. 22, 1944, was born in Centerville October 21, 1921. He is survived by his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Stanley Ellison, Tuscarora, Nev.; Ray H. Evans, Farmington; Mrs. Roy I. Nelson and Miss Mary Ella Evans, Centerville; Pfc. William H. Evans, with the army in the Philippines. out equipment. Which, adds, Is quite an he Lt. Hugh P. Hallman, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Hallman, was e killed when his pura suit plane collided with similar type aircraft near Ontario, Calif. twin-engin- Allen (Red) Tingey was released from the U. S. Merchant Marine last month. AFC Andy Torry visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Torry last month. Andy has been at Jacksonville, Fla., to a school for control of firearms. He left after the furlough for San Diego. From page one water for culinary purposes for the Town. Such practice would also be harmful to the watersheds of the irrigation company. The Board voted to join the irrigation company in the suit and it was also voted to allow $100 as an attorneys retainer fee. April 8, 1924. The Board made the salary of the Marshal at $50 per quarter. As an additional salary the Board also authorized the Town Treasurer to pay the Marshal $1.50 for the collection of dog tax on each male dog and $3.00 on each fe- male dog. In order to secure this additional payment the Marshal was to see that the dog tax be rigidly enforced. He must also see that the ordinance in regards to estray cattle be enforced. April 18, 1924. The Fire Dept, was discussed at some length, and Fire Chief H. H. Evans proposed that he would set some evening in the near future for fire drill. Councilman Major also proposed some repairs for the fire house, and also that the Chief secure a list of as many volunteer firemen as possible and them register as such. September 3, 1924. The question of melon parties was discussed by the Board. Various suggestions were made as to what could be done to prevent so many melon patches being destroyed. The Board decided that every effort should be made to prevent disorderly melon parties, and the Sheriff was instructed to do all in his power to E. Army Kaufbeuren, Bavaria life cant be so much of a drudge if it is anything like it was in this German city a few days ago. The following is a facsimile of a poster sent by James E. Torry to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Torry. Jim is with Gen. Pattons 80th division. The liof brau NCOs Only Two Floor Shows 7:45 and 8:45 featuring cussed. October 8, 1924. Councilman Walton reported that he had had application to install a pool hall and barber shop . . . They voted against the pool hall, but offered to do all they could to secure a barber shop. July 7, 1925. Pres. Brown asked in regards to issuing a cigarette license to Capitol Merc. Co., and also in regards to these people keeping their store open on Sunday it was voted to issue the license. The Board voted unanimously that in order to comply more fully with the Town Ordinance relative to Sunday opening, the store not be allowed to open on Sunday before 4 oclock. ... September 4, 1925. A Iso present was Fire Chief Chas. Trump of Bountiful . . . President Brown invited Mr. Trump to speak to the Board on the matter he had in hand. Chief Trump stated he was present in the interest of the Bountiful fire department. He stated he had recently talked with fire underwriters of this district and found that the insurance rate for Centerville had been raised due to the limited fire protection we had. He said that the Bountiful department had always been glad to assist with fires in our town, but by discussion with the Bountiful City Council, that in order to save any objections from Bountiful citizens, they thought it best that a charge should be made Centerville town for such assistance in the future, and they would expect to reciprocate to the Centerville department if its services were needed in Bountiful. He also offered the suggestion that the Centerville department should be better equipped for fire hose. The question . . . was then discussed by the Board. President Brown if the Bountiful destated partment was called to assist with the larger fires we would pay them at the rate of $15 a call. This proposition was made a motion . . . and was left subject to approval of the Bountiful City Council. March 3. 1926. The Board discussed the purchase of land at the head of Centerville Canyon in order to rid the water sheds of sheep and cattle. Marshal April 21, 1926. Randall was present to ask the . TORRY TIIE MAGICIAN Artist Colossal Sleight-of-han- d And Other Acts of these performances even with- - patches of the Town. The question of mowing the streets and the removal of unsanitary outhouses in the Town was dis- attitude of the Board relative to the enforcement of dog tax license. And also as to their attitude on automobile speeders BIG OPENING NITE PARTY James writes to his parents that he has had to put on some prevent the theft from the melon ... Torry Writes Of Experiences James August, 1945 THE CENTERVILLE NEWSETTE Page Four Wow! I wish that was just Bishop Tingey chasing me out of his watermelon patch! . . The Marshal stated as yet he had not arrested anybody unless they were traveling 40 miles an hour or more. The Board voted that as thirty miles an hour was the limit allowed by the County that we should make the same rate. |