Single Handed Hero Johnston Fights Nazis From Gun Pit
Pfc. Johnston held his machine gun under heavy German pressure after being left for dead. He repelled an attack, covered a retreat, and crawled to safety with a shell fragment wound and torn feet, earning a recommendation for valor as his unit withdrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Jébonon
Coleheater
Woldier
Wes Johnston
Brek
Johnston
Boapital
Johnsten
Pattiola
Potter
Gaven
Jonngton
Connecticut
Visiting kin greet Briggsdale and Coast Guard member
Briggsdale resident Briggsdale Priggadalle and Bryce White of Ket chikan Alaska visit the White family at their home, Bryce serving in the coast guard on a 20 week leave. Carl Seivers, A.M.M. second class, also surprised his parents with a short leave arriving Thursday. They plan to return to Alameda, California on June 9. Mrs Roy Washburn was a great
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda
Calif
Roy Washburn
Evans Dinner Draws Large Memorial Day Crowd
Evans community notes report over 100 served at the Memorial Day dinner at the Methodist church. Mrs. Dan Moore led with Katie Moore among helpers. WSCS and town hall functions featured Mrs. Rea Fuerstock and Mrs. Bevis Gibson as hostesses. July hosting planned by Mrs. Dan Moore and Katie Moore. Patty Keeley of Cheyenne visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS5
Dan Moore
Katie Moore
J. M. Klieginger
C. Cupp
P. Forguer
Sophia Blumenthal
Laura Craft
Davie
Pauline
Hinsdale
Los Angeles
Memorial Day Dinnewers
W. A. Kelley
Dougherty
Richard Horn
Afra
le Fry
Katie
Moors
Patty Keeley
Cheyenne
Jack
Bunt
R.fueratack
Recital and social notes from Briggsdale community
A Briggsdale social column recalls an ATVN recital at Are E. D. Miller’s home in Greeley with Shirley Washburn on the program. Guests included Mrs. A. B. Rogg and Margaret Simpson at Mrs. W. D. Kay’s Baton home. Irenes I spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Kent. Hazel Clark has moved to town and will locate in an apartment at the G. B. Herrick home. Mr. and Mrs. Wn. H. Johnson and Mrs. Orin Jenking hosted Savannnah of Boulder Friday at the MeJenkins home. Donald Johnson, who studied in Brisgsdale last year, will return home with them, as will Shwight Johnson from the Boyis Johnson home at Fogston. A shower for Mrs. Lester H. Roljack of Golden occurred Saturday afternoon hosted by Mrs. W. A. Cass and other local women, celebrating the former Jean Mate, daughter of pioneer residents Mr. and Mrs. W. B. White. A short program followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Herrick
Ori
H. Johnson
Orin Jenking
Savannnh
Boulde
Mes
Lester
Local Social Roundup and Farewell Notices
A June 8 social gathering celebrated Mrs Gelst s birthday with group singing and gifts. Epsilon Sigma Alpha members helped host, with Virginia Wilows Marge Ruland Evelyn Johnson and others in attendance. Audrey Kahn visited Richmond family from Ottawa Kan while in uniform with the marines. William Gray received a farewell dinner as he prepares to join the merchant marine. Mrs Fray Jo Ann and neighbors shared alpine refreshments. Mrs Altwater traveled to Gold en for high school graduation exercises for her niece Helen Maughan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milliers
Csoe College
Irom Greeley
Marjorie Celst
Gelat
Mesdimes
Virginia Wilows
Marge Ruland
Evelyn Johnson
Dorothy’ Didley
Katherina Johnson
Vonde Uhrich
Esther Lehr
Esther Craft
Margaret Johnson
Rose Schott
How
Richmond
Mian
Audrey Kahn
Ottawa
Kan
Marines
Ira Kahm
Sam Crowley
Ste
Sondilaw
Wilion Gray
Merchant Marine
Jana
Mra
Fray
Jo-Ann
Alps
Ner
Eldon’ Gase
Superior
Wyo
George Casey
Elwood Shern
Flosé Altwater
Golden
Helen Maughan
Colorado Faces World Air Travel Regime Debate
President Frasier urged national aviation standardization while condemning Colorado's push for state control. He emphasized global air safety and the Civil Aeronautics Board as the proper regulator, noting dangers of duplicative state rules and urging a united, worldwide approach to air travel. He highlighted the need to adapt education for airborne era and honored service members in graduation remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Civil Aeronailica Board
Frasier
America
Leon Inifusion
Towaring
Begly Fm
Gresley
Galgrada
Air Carrera
Civil
Aeronauics
Interoe
Ional
United National
United States
Hardware Heart Disease in Cattle Ties Death to Swallowed Metal
Reports from veterinarians describe cows with hardware heart caused by swallowing nails wires screws and staples. Objects travel the stomach to the heart and often kill. cases include razor blades rubber bells and other items found in dairy cows over months.
New Postal Rates Boost Drafts and Money Orders
Postal changes improve use of drafts and money orders at First National Bank Ad. The notice highlights expanded options for sending and handling payments, aiming to simplify financial transactions for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natonal Bank
Adw
Frasier Urges School Stress On All Power
President Frasier warns against global militarization using air power arguing for an international air code linking freedom of the seas and air. Critics in Colorado condemn air travel requisitions and display gifts while about 60 women hosted town guests Nell Gib ehtiaren Mig, Jennie Tafoya, Mrs. Helen Wollensak, Mrs. Joyce Stydor, and Mrs. Weary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frasier
America
Milan
Trelfic
Colorado
Bolulack Byench
Mre
Nell Gibehtiaren Mig
Jennie Tafoya
Gulden
Helen Wollensak
Joyce Stydor
Denver
Weary -Ketslsot
Frank Diehl
Gresley
Weld County urges victory volunteers for manpower drive
A message to Weld County citizens promotes a systematic efficient campaign to address manpower shortages. It highlights hundreds of patriotic volunteers serving without expectation of rewards and appeals for public cooperation under the campaign plans outlined on the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mane
Weld County
One War Front, Many Roles in Victory Drive
The piece urges unity in military, naval, and air efforts and stresses home front cooperation. It emphasizes investing every available dollar in the Fifth War Loan, insisting success is measured by commitment to the assignment rather than the amount raised, and calls on Americans to say they did their full job when the boys return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pfc. Johnston
Briggsdale
Milliken
Fem
Weather Service
Civil Airways
Civil Aeronautica Administration
United States of America
Civil Aeronautica Board
Civil Agronautica
Miles End
Colorado Pobiic
Utley Commission
Tindersland Tt
Installa
Flona
Civil Aeronaut Jeg Board
Greeley
Aeronauts
Federal Airways
Freelay
Pha
Sso
Nll
Afl
American Liles
National
Washington
LaGuardia
New York
District of Columbia
Cifta
Fradior
Brasier
Thia
Na Jung
Ameren
Fat Olma
Tia
Sterling Hotel
Life
Oworld
the Greeley National Bank
Post Office
Uia
Mamber F.d.1.c
Treasury Department
Downtown Army
Victory Volunteer
Women’s Army
Women's Army
Women's Army of Victory Volunteers
Fhat
Chlanda-Harris Furniture, Inc
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!