Paratrooper McGurdy Reported Missing in Action
Titusville residents learn Corporal Richard G McGurdy 25 of Troy two paratrooper unit has been missing in action since June 6, believed prisoner of Germans per International Red Cross. Other notes report Lt Walter Gillen visiting brother in town after service in China with US Air Forces and Royal Canadian Air Force transfer. Also mentions American Red Cross Blood Bank in Warren collecting 323 pints. Hayes school reunion and community picnic set for August 19 at Chelton farm Concord Ridge with table service.
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Titusville
Richard G. McGurdy
Troy
Wranes
International Red Grass
James HK Vogan
Wieband
Vera Vogan
Machining Street
France
Oli Clty
Walter Gillen
China
Robert Gillen
Royal Canadian Air
Warren
American Red Cross
Blood Bank
Buffalo
Hayes School
Chelton Farm
Concord Ridge
Powell Major Bostwick Promoted in Army Service
Kenneth Bostwick, promoted to major, trained at VP I and Rutgers, served at Fort Pendleton and Alaska, now stationed at Camp Joseph T. Robinson in Little Rock. Also notes OPA price changes on produce in Erie area, a penny bingo, and local civic notices involving Jamesstown and Jamestown communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell Motor Co
North East
Kenneth Bostwick
Bostwick
VP. 1
Rutgers College
New Brunswick
N. J
Pendleton
Alaska
Camp Joseph T. Robinson
Little Rock
Ark
Erie
Westeyville
Lawrence Park
OPA
M. Hall
John G. Diehl
Drie
Erie Crawford-Mercer
Henry Elder
Jersey Shore
Lycombng
D. M. Larabee
Nolle
Mabel
Warren
Mewbolel
Warren-Tidioute Road
State Department
John V. Davis
Columbus Ave
Theodore Schulz
Emil Sehale
J. A
Gabreski’s Parents Urged to Retain Hope
Aug. 1 1940. A message from Secretary of War Henry Stimson to Lt. Col. Francis Gabreski’s parents urges them not to give up hope for the nation’s top scoring fighter pilot missing in action over Germany since July 20. Stimson expresses sympathy and notes that lack of new information does not mean there is no chance he is alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fess
Oil City
Henry Jr. Stimson
Francis & Gabreski
Germany
Stimson
Funeral Services for Rev James F. Lambert
Funeral services in memory of Rev James F Lambert pastor of Hatchtown Methodist church will be held Friday at 2 oclock from Bracken Keating Funeral Home with interment in Mill Village Cemetery He died Wednesday at Titusville Hospital born 1878 in Upper Tract West Virginia He served 33 years in Trinity Methodist churches and previously led Mill Village and Pleasantville congregations He worked until illness worsened and was admitted to Titusville Hospital Surviving: wife Fem four daughters Evie Cary Rider Aid Mrs Herbert Southworth of Painesville Ohio Mrs Ralph W Manross of Waterford a son Palmer FP Lambert four grandchildren two great grandchildren a brother Dixie Lambert a sister Mrs Fannie Hartman and a nephew John Lartert who resided with his wife near Spartansburg
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James FP. Lambert
R. D
Spartansburg
Titusville Hospital
Bracken, Keating Funeral Home
Mill Village
Lambert
Hatchtown
Pleasantville
Aero Supply
Fem Lambert
0. M
Bradford Bans Minors From Public Gatherings
Bradford Pa August 1 news item reports city officials and local baseball team managers enacting bans on under 16s from theatres and ball parks to curb disease spread. Mayor Hugh J. Ryan closes city playgrounds and suspends Sunday schools. Several churches cancel activities and the city pool was closed earlier. Liberty Bell exhibit noted in the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Aire
Bradford Blue ‘Wings
Jole
Hugh J. Ryan
MeKesa County
Ball Park
Ryan
Allies to Occupy Germany and Japan After War
President Roosevelt outlined plans for Allied occupation of Germany and Japan. He warned of internal German tensions and called for continued pressure on Japan until it welcomes peaceful coexistence. He urged permanent Pacific defenses and broader, longer range alliances with Australia and New Zealand.
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Gan
Friner
LwWo
Roosevelt
Germany
Japan
Halon
Wort
Pacific
Burma
Australia
New Zealand
Bremerton
Wash
FASTEETH Non-acid Powder for Secure Denture Fit
An old advertisement touts FASTEETH as a non acid powder to sprinkle on denture plates to prevent slipping or wobbling while talking or sneezing. It claims a secure feeling, added comfort, and no gummy aftertaste, marketed for purchase at drug stores.
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Chase & Sanborn Coffee
Heinz Mustard
Liuo
Armour’s
White House
MASON
Kirkmans
Lighthouse Cleanser
Bolle
Crisco
Vila
Veal
Red Toul
Parkerhouse Rolls
Cinamon Rolls
California
AMES
Nestle
Clorox
Guart
Wing-Willi Star Stores
Woolrich
New York
Red’ Cross
Crawford Farm
Coope Town
Robert Crawford
Gromsby
Ont
Homer C. Crawford
Patriot
Park Avenue
Meadville
Jamestown
Indust
Frank Field
Endress Tre and Coal Company
Dunkirk
Kane
Robert W. Edwards
W. H. Christie and Sons
Kane Summit
Edwards
Intel, & Myrtin
Christie
All-Way Electric Co
Cory Grange No
James
George Donovan
Hydetown
Fredonia Fire Department
Joseph Bileski
New York State Volunteer Fire
Hudson
N.Y
Bileski
Catarack Go
Fenner Hose O
Fair Store
G. Mack
North Center Street
Corry Hospital
E. Pinkney Wrott
West Sixth Street
Erle
Wroth
Diocese of
Parker Wilder
Howard Holby
Jewell Flower Shop
Vincent Nelson
sIamestown
Ronald
Oesher Farm
Paul
Civil Air Patrol
U. S. Army Air Force
Rome Army Air Base
Dresser Manufacturing Company
International Stacey Corporation
Columbus
Ohio
H. N. Mallon
Foray
Dresser
Elizabeth Sample
Springstreet
Corry Hospils
Maine
Ery Ble
Intr
Rochester
Albert J. Foley
New York State Firemen’s Association
United
Allegheny
Merrill Jordan
Bettie River
Ray Bimver
Starbrick
Joan
Robert, Leek
Bryce Leek
Second Avenue
Paul's
Waterford
Nazayeng Church
Cherry Trent
Gabreski
North Corry
Cola
Vulcanizing L. Armitage ‘Muruser
Smbus Ave
RES
Xperts
Ity
Community Loan ComPany OF
Corry, PA
N. Centar St
Riv
Pennigul van Cise
East Main Street
Sunshine Graham Crackers
Aunt Janes
Charmin
Ara
Holme
Est
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