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Show -- Page Two in Europe THESE Victory .(Continued from Page One) German ofAs the ficers formally admitted defeat, neither they nor the beaten country's new ministers entertained any illuAlsions as to the character of the lied terms, with Foreign Minister stiff-necke- d Count Ludwig Schwenn Von Krosigk telling the people: . . . Nobody must deceive himself on the harshness of the terms. ttnhndv must have any doubt that heavy sacrifices will be demand. ed from us in all spheres or uie.... Thus did the European war come to its end six years after the mighty German army, striking at the unrolled prepared western powers, lowthe levelled Poland; through lands and France, and then turned back to the east again to challenge giant Russia. As the Germans capitulated, behind them lay the remnants of army, which, a once like Napoleon's, underestimated the vast steppes of Russia, and then found the U. S. and Britain gathering force behind its back; behind them lay Germany's blackened cities and shattered railway lines, pulverized by Allied aerial attacks; and behind them In the ruins of Berlin reportedly lay Adolf Hitler's dead body. naBecause of the ture of the formal surrender, and also because of the premature announcement of the capitulation days before, some of the edge had been removed from the great event, with the result that the nation accepted 4 '. BEAR RIVER VALLEY LEADER, EVENTS LED ALLIES TO VICTORY The beginning of the gigantic struggle known as "World War II" is generally set as September 1, 1939, the day the German armies rolled into Poland. Two days later France and England declared war on Germany. Blitzkrieg tactics flattened Polish resistance in less than a month. Then began the half year of "phoney war" at the Maginot line. In th spring of 1940 German troops over ran Norway and Denmark, forcing out the British. Early in May the campaign that frightened the entir world opened. Holland, Belgium and then France itself capitulated by the middle of June. Italy came in on Germany's side. The British expedl detionary force barely escaped struction at Dunkerque. the 1940, saw September, massed air attacks on Britain by which Hitler hoped for a quick victory. The RAF held off the Nazi bombers until winter, when weather brought a slackening of attacks. That autumn of 1940 was probably the period of gravest peril to civilization In many centuries. Britain almost succumbed. During the spring of 1941 Nazf troops smashed into the Balkans to aid the Italians, invading Yugoslavia and Greece. Bulgaria joined the Axis voluntarily. Germany controlled all of continental Europe excepting Russia by the middle of the year. Without warning on June 22, Nazi armies crossed the Russian border in a tremendous drive. As alarmed America prepared for defense, Japan attacked without warning at Pearl Harbor in the Ha waiian islands and the U. S. was immediately at war with both Japan and Germany. American maBy rines stopped the Japs on Guadalcanal. In Africa the British halted the drive on the Suez canal and counterattacked successfully. The Russians epic defense of Stalingrad stalled the German thrust into the Caucasus. The tide had turned. In the fall American and British troops uanded in nortnern Africa. The great Russian counteroffen-siv- c began in February of 1943. It when rolled fiercely until the retreating Nazis stiffened and brought it to a standstill in central Poland. Meanwhile the air offensive from the British Isles was battering German cities and ports, preparatory to the invasion. June 6, 1944, was the big day the invasion of western Europe from England. After landing on the coast of France, American and British troops battled inland. Almost all France was under Allied control by November, 1944. Advance tank units were attacking on the German border by December. A substantial German counteroffensive was checked as the year ended. On March 2 the American Ninth army reached the Rhine river. Within two weeks this great natural defense line was crossed. Racing tank corps smashed to the Elbe river, 30 miles from Berlin, and halted to await junction with the Russians. This signal event took place on April 27. Far to the south, American and Russian armies were roaring through Austria to seal off southern Germany. Organized resistance crumbled as German soldiers gave up in enormous numbers. mid-194- 2, GEN. DW1GIIT D. EISENHOWER "Man of the Hour." the news with restraint. As Germany's fall was substantiated, people looked to the east, where the Japs still remain to be defeated and the entire resources of the navy and well over 6,000,000 troops may be needed to assure victory. With America scheduled to take over the occupation of central and western Germany and western Austria in accordance with Allied plans to maintain strict supervision over the country until a thoroughly democratic administration can be established, U. S. military authorities figure on the detention of 400,000 Yanks in Europe. The first big break that signalized Germany's disintegration was the U. S. 1st army's surprise capture of the Ludendorff bridge spanning the Rhine below Cologne, permitting Lt Gen. Courtney Hodges to build up a powerful bridgehead Immediately below the vital Ruhr district and on the edge of the rolling plains leading eastward to Berlin. As the 1st army's bold move threw the German command off balance, the remaining Allied forces in the west soon poured over the Rhine, last formidable water barrier guard-I- n the heart of the reich. While British and Canadian troops struck out against eastern Holland and the North sea ports, the U. S. 9th army set about reducing the Ruhr valley while one wing of the 1st joined in the attack and another kept step with Lt. Gen. George Patton's famed armored columns dashing eastward across the reich. Meanwhile, the U. S. 7th and the French 1st armies drove into the Nazis mythical re doubt in the Bavarian Alps. As the American and British armies slashed through the German positions and turned to their rear-wur- d to isolate the enemy into separate pockets, the whole enemy's front lost its coherence, contributing to the disintegration of Nazi re- sistance. With whole groups of German troops entrapped without hope of reinforcement, their defense varied, with the majority of the older, more practical men giving up upon being cornered while younger fanatics carried on in the face of overwhelming odds. the Russians had Meanwhile, drawn up along the banks of the Oder river from the Baltic clear down to Silesia, while still other Red armies thrust eastward through Czechoslovakia and Austria. Once the Russians opened their attack on Berlin, in the face of the Nazi collapse in the west, the giant pincer was near its close. Twice taken to war in 25 years and twice defeated, with nothing to show but the anguish and suffering of conflict, the mass of the German people in American and British occupied territory accepted unconditional surrender with a stolidity that masked their inner feelings. East of the Elbe river where the Reds stood guard, however, the tread in apprehension populace over fear of reprisal for the Nazis' devastation of Russia in four years of bitter warfare. Previously, many of the people had tried to escape to the west, only to be turned back. all-o- mid-Jul- Japs Face Allied Power We have won a war, but there is Btill another one to win. Before we can win the war against Japan, there is the gigantic problem of supply and moving the troops from the European theater to the Pacific. The army estimates that 5,000,000 foot soldiers will be needed to defeat Japan. Our entire navy and air forces will be required. Some men will be released from service the individuals will be determined on total service, overseas service, combat service and number of dependents. The bulk of the army will not be released. Divisions will be regrouped to bring them up to combat strength. It will take several months to orcrate and pack ganize troops, equipment before the units are ready to sail against Japan. Some divisions will be lucky. They will be routed through the United States, while others will sail through the Panama canal direct to a Pacif ic port. Those landed in the United States will be given some leave. About Four Months. The divisions that sail direct to the Pacific will arrive about five months after V-Day. It will take weeks after landing to check all equipment, for additional shipping to be available to bring necessary war material. Training for a new type of warfare must be undertaken. Japan has 6.000,000 troops which have not yet met combat from our forces. They are calling up an additional million. They will be ready for us. She can raise another 2,000,000 when necessary. These have all had youth training. E Tremonton, Utah- - -- Thursdav, May f 10. 13; WATCH FOR THE NEW THATCHER WESTINGHOUSE Mrs. Maynard Summers left for where she Mrs. Mary P. Anderson return- Salt Lake City Sunday . few a days. ed to her home Thursday follow- will spend Mrs. Tennie Summers has been home the extended visit at an ing ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES famispending a week visiting her and from Illinois Sunday. He said he with Mr. She Friday spent ly. Manicured Krmii . . Mrs. Maynard Summers, return- was fine and was being moved to To make the detonator of 7, Florida. ing to her home Sunday. Miss Edith Thompson was the a portion of the expC in the center is Friday evening guest of Miss Stark. Saturday Edith and tected only by a Nourishing Sea Fod Plankton is the name given to foil three Margene went to Ogden to hear small animals which float in the sea in thickness. At this the Symphony orchestra. 4? which constitute the food of the spot the detonator and from few a There were quite that it can be set and mackwhale, pilchard herring, attended ward that our quarterly erel. Plankton must be very nour- fingernail. For thi, conference on Sunday. when we consider that the ployes who handle detonate ishing Jean Firth, Joyce Stark, Nola blue and fin whales reach an aver- have their fingernail, ro Summers, Maralyn Stark, Blaine age length of 75 and 65 feet respeccompany nurses u,hn SUW1J spect fingernails Kovan, Cleon Summers and Rob- tively only two years after birth. semithe ert Scholar were among nary gratuates honored Sunday evening in the Garland Tabernacle We are very proud of one of our girls of the Bothwell ward who was voted in as secretary for the studentbody of B. R. H. S She is Maralyn Stark. Mrs. Beverly Hadfield was home with her parents for the week end. MEMBER FEDERAL WAREHOUSE SYSTEM Miss Yevonne Summers is in Ogden for a few days. The Corinne ward gave a three act play "What Ann Brought Home" on Thursday. There was a large crowd out and everyone enjoyed the play. FEEDS Ellis D. Anderson spent the weekend with Stanley Stark. Del Ray Stark spent the week end in Bear River City. Mr. and Mrs. Verl Anderson and son Sharon arrived Monday from California, where they will spend a few days with their parents. Mrs. Eli P. Anderson entertainROLLING ed for the Pioneer Mothers and Daughters on Friday. Mrs. Anderson gave a talk on the L. D. S. conferences and Kathryn Anderson played two piano solos. FourFriday evening the monthly Pri- teen guests were served. Mrs. Vesta Jensen and daughmary officers meeting was held at the home of President Ruby ter Selma are spending a few days the lesson "Principles of with Mr. and Mrs. Eli E. Ander- OF GRAIN Teaching," was given by Edna son. Larkin. Following a short business Joend Darrell Firth of Ogden meeting, a social hour was enjoy- were visitors Sunday at the home PHONE 41 TREMONTON ed A delicious luncheon was ser- of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Firth. ved by Mrs. Christensen, Verna Pvt. LeRoy Firth telephoned his Wood and Ivy Christensen. There parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Firth were thirteen present. The children of the Thatcher school began their V-day celebration Tuesday morning, with a parade beginning 1 mile south of school and going a East. Some were dressed to represent Uncle Sam, Pres. Truman, WinMr. and Mrs. Customer, of Pcnneytown, ston Churchill, and Stalin. U. S. A., thrifty average Americans, are the stores Fifty-twchildren carried flags people who have helped spread Penney ail over the map. Why? Became they recogof all nations led by the American Because they nize and appreciate fair dealing! know they can always depend on Penneys! flag. A program began at 1 1 a. m. )L in the ward recreation hall for 9:00 both Thatcher and Penrose wards. Patriotic songs, poems, drills and instrumental numbers were given. James Wight was the principal speaker. Short talks were given by James Women's 45 Guage Six Quality Peterson, veteran of the war and by Roy C. Anof World war one. veteran derson, of her daughter, Mrs. Marion Glen of Wheelon. Mr. and Mrs. Albin Borgstrom were Salt Lake visitors on Wednesday. Mrs. A. W. Borgstrom is visiting in Ogden, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Bernard Stone. Mr. and Mrs. James Archibald and baby of Ogden and Mrs. Emma Archibald of Garland were the guests of Mrs. Amalia Anderson Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wood, made a business trip to Salt Lake on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Reed J. Wight and daughter Peggy and son De Verl and Miss Velda Holmes of Ogden were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Anderson Sunday. DeVerl is on a short furlough from his school in Chiicago, where he is enrolled in the radar department. The Relief Society members held their work and business meeting on Tuesday, following the lesson the ladies worked on dish towels. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Audren Anderson and Mrs. Louisa Peterson. The executive officers of the Blue Star Mothers entertained Thursday evening in honor of Mrs Albin Borgstrom. The social was held at the home of Mrs. Rosella Anderson of Thatcher. The evening was spent making a scrap book of fond remembrances, which was presented to Mrs. Borgstrom along with a handkerchief from each member. A dainty tray luncheon was served to sixteen members and four visitors by Mrs. Anderson. v Mar-gen- eJj th?tS e offvri"'' . i Wholesale and Retail GRAINS .. SEEDS .. ooo SOYBEAN PELLETS FEED CORN STEAM GRINDING CLEANING Chris-tense- WE BUY ALL KINDS E half-mil- m2194S IJJIUIIJ o Saturday Morning at o'clock (jliiiljers Sag Spanish-America- n RAYON STOCKINGS New Spring Shades. All Sizes. 20 Dozen HOWELL 81 Sgt. and Mrs. Preston Anderson are visiting with friends and relatives while on their furlough. They have been stationed at Ama-rillTexas for the past few months since Preston completed his missions over Germany and returned to the states. A party and dance was held in Howell Monday night in honor of Robert Hawks who is on leave, after completing his boot training. A short program was held and refreshments served to all. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Sorensen and family attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mrs. parents, who live in Logan, on Tuesday, May 8th. Many relatives and friends were present. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Stokes of Promontory announce the birth of a baby boy, May 7, at the Merrill hospital at Brigham City. Mrs. Stokes is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fackrell of Howell. Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Olscn of Ogden arc visiting with their son L. M. Olscn and daughter, Mrs. James Ncssen of Howell. The Howell school is planning their closing exercises for May 16. A very nice program has been arranged by the teachers. Mrs. Dcl-m- a Wankicr of Tremonton and Mrs. Francis Gunnell of Howell. The public has been cordially invited. Wm. Fallows has returned to Howell after spending the winter with his daughter in Sparks, Nevada. Mrs. Fallows did not return with him. She had the misfortune of breaking her hip last winter and is still on crutches. She will return later when she is more able to travel. 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