OCR Text |
Show V. F. W.'S Hero Honored Among the new members who have joined the local post of the V. F. W., is Ben Bartholomew, partner in the Whitney Plumbing Plumb-ing Construction Co. Mr. Bartholomew is reported to be the most decorated man in the organization. He was a captain in the army at the time of his dis- j. charge and had served four years and 11 months with 'the Engineers of the army. He was given the following awards for meritorious service: silver star, bronze star, purple heart, E. T. O. ribben with three battle stars, Asiatic-Pacific, American defense, good conduct, con-duct, victory medal, Middle Eastern East-ern Service Medal, European theatre thea-tre invasion award, Presidential citation. Upon joining the organization, Mr. Bartholomew said: "I'm proud that I have joined the V. F. W., and can carry on with the comrades com-rades that I fought with in .the war. Every veteran of Springville who has overseas service, should join with their buddies and comrades com-rades and back the V. P. W.'s 100 per cent." Speaking for the members of the V. P. W. organization, I would like to extend a hearty welcome to Comrade ,Ben; Bartholomew. We are proud to have such an honored soldier a member of our club. And also,' we are extending an invitation to all veterans in Springville to joint with us. Back your buddy and comrades! BE A MEMBER OP THE V. P. W.!! By Recruiting Officer, Duke Pierce. Paid adv., by V. P. W. |