Yankee Flyers Down 32 German Planes Over Toul Sector
Associated Press reports American aviators in France have a strong record since April 14, shooting down at least 32 enemy aircraft. Seventeen confirmed by French sources, with seven American planes lost in this period, four pilots killed, two captured, one missing. Germans retreat after bold breaches over the line, while Americans protect British bombing runs and engage German pursuit planes, praised for skill and daring.
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Associated Press
France
Toul
Flour Is Necessary if America Is to Win War
The Food Administration warns against relaxing wheat restrictions as Europe faces shortages. June stocks total about 56 million bushels, with 30 million reserved for export to support the army and Allies. Domestic use could be only one third of normal, urging storage and continued substitution and high milling extraction. Harvest won’t be flour ready until mid summer. officials urge saving grain for possible bad years and building national reserves. Penbrook water runs low. fire danger noted as reservoir levels dip. Paxtang and nearby towns risk service cuts if supply fails. The State Poultrymen’s Association aims for 50,000 new poultry raisers, with many already starting.
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Food Administration
Europe
The
Federal Food Administrations
Washington
Egypt
Roundup of Germans in Yorkville disperses crowds
New York June 4 United States Marshal Thomas D Mc Carthy and Department of Justice official De Woody led a raid on German saloons and cafes arresting fifty unregistered residents amid a district sweep between Fourth avenue and the East River. The Labor Temple raid alone gathered 300 men for screening. those with citizenship papers were released, others sent to a city station.
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New York
Thomas D. McCarthy
United States
Charles F. de Woody
Department of Justice
Yorkville
Vourth Street
de Woody
Federal
Fourth Avenue
Labor Temple
Eighty-fourth Street
Second Avenue
East One Hundred and Fourth Street
Thrift Trail Promotes Saving Through Hidden Specials
A thrift store urges shoppers to stay on the main highway of value and note thrift signs guiding to savings. It emphasizes visiting before buying to catch unadvertised deals on needed items.
Rugs and Couches for Porches at Bowman’s Fourth Floor
Bozart and Crex rugs in green brown or blue patterns with sizes from 27x54 to 54x90 inches priced $1.35 to $15.00. Linoleum cork-on burlap rugs 6x9 ft. at $7.50. Fibre rugs 27x54 inches $1.75, 36x72 $2.75, 54x90 $4.25. Couch hammocks with adjustable wind shields from $10 to $28.50. Woven hammocks $1.39 to $8.00. Bowman’s Fourth Floor ad highlights porch and summer home furnishings.
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Péquot Salem
Acorn
Bowman's
Bozart
Cpa
Walls of Troy
LINK IN LIGHT CHAIN BOUGHT
Bellefonte Pennsylvania June 4 Purchase of the Middleburg Light Heat and Power Company will connect the State Center Electric Company in Center county with the Juniata Public Service Company in Union county The Middleburg plant will be covered by the Juniata company and Millersburg plant enlarged to meet 6000 horsepower The Juniata system operates from Marysville to Mifflin on the Juniata river and from Halifax Millersburg and Liverpool on the Susquehanna Five counties will be served from the Millersburg plant representing 2 000 000 dollars The main office will be at Clearfield with Bellefonte as operating end Harrisburg headquarters expected later.
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Bellefonte
Middleburg Light, Heat and Power Company
State Center Electric Company
Center County
Juniata Public Service Company
Upper Dauphin
Perry
Juniata
Snyder County
Juniata Company
Union County
Millersburg
Harrisburg
Clearfield Trust Leader and Local Operators Named
W Lee serves as president of the Clearfield Trust Company. John W Wrigley is identified as a lumber operator, A J Musser as a coal operator, and H J Thompson as general manager, all residents of Bellefonte.
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W. Lee
Clearfield Trust Company
John W. Wrigley
A. J. Musser
Clearfield
H. J. Thompson
Bellefonte
Service Members News From The Front Line
Major Robert Griffiths warrant clerk State Treasury has word his son arrived safely over there. He serves as Supply Sergeant of the 3rd Ammunition Train Keystone Division. Griffiths known in Knights of Malta circles and National Guard. He served on the Mexican border with the Second Infantry and moved to Camp Hancock Ga. He has nine cousins in the British Army. two in English hospitals one wounded one gassed. Fred O. Lyter former Harrisburg Telegraph staff arrived safely in France per parents Mr and Mrs W H Lyter 1006 North Second Street. First Lieutenant Harry Sauders, formerly of the Telegraph, also arrived safely on the other side.
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Robert Griffiths
State Treasury Department
Keystone
Griffiths
Knights of Malta
National Guard
Second Infantry
108Rd
Camp Hancock
France
Fred O. Lyter
Harrisburg Telegraph
W. H. Lyter
North Second Street
Harry Sauders
The
Telegraph
Harrisburg Clearing House Reports May Bank Clearings
The Harrisburg Clearing House Association announced that May bank clearings totaled 13,494,077.11 dollars. The figure reflects activity across member banks and represents a key indicator of regional financial performance for the month.
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Harrisburg Clearing House Association
Pennsylvania Women Lead in War Enterprise
Washington reports the Pennsylvania division of the Council of National Defense women’s committee heads U S war work registration. It notes 1,481 placements for women taking men’s Army jobs and 3,278,998 women registered for service across specialized talents, mainly in industry and agriculture. The census reflects incomplete state data from twenty-five states.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Women’s Committee
Council of National Defense
United States
Council
Governor Aids Girl in Automobile Wreck
Governor Pasney assisted after a two car collision on River side Drive in Estherton. Miss Ruth Fettrow was injured with blood streaming from the face and rushed to a physician for treatment. The Fettrow and Hudson vehicles were badly damaged and Paul D Fettrow, a Harrisburg Telegraph reporter, was among those involved. Governor Brumbaugh arrived about three minutes after the crash and helped transport the injured to a doctor and then to their homes.
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Riverside Drive
Estherton
Pasney
William Fettrow
Lemoyne
G. A. Hudson
North Fourth Street
Fettrow
Paul D. Fettrow
Harrisburg Telegraph
Brumbaugh
Ruth Fettrow
Playground Supervisor J. Ke Staples Begins City Duties
J. Ke Staples, city playground supervisor for several years, arrived last evening and began duties today. He will accept applications for playground instructors and review the system to plan the formal opening on June 17, the first Monday after schools close. Several returning instructors are expected to renew.
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J. Ke Staples
Itching Torture Angie Remedy Promises Quick Skin Relief
An advertisement touts Zemo as a universal skin remedy from the E. W. Rose Co. It claims to cure acne eczema itch pimples and rashes with overnight results. The antiseptic liquid is described as safe easy to use non staining non greasy and available at 35 cents or a dollar for extra large bottles from Cleveland based E. W. Rose Co.
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Angie
Zemo
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
New Drapery and Curtain Materials For Summer Days
Beautiful cretonnes fancy bordered scrims and other serviceable materials. Large assortment at right price. Light weight Rep for swing and chair cushions in blue and cerise 36 inches wide yard .59. Striped Linene washable durable for slip covers and cushions. Linene couch covers red blue brown striped full length width. Scrim cottage curtains 24 yards long with valance lace trimmed pair 1.69 to 2.25. Beautiful cretonnes Egypt patterns yard 0.30 to 1.25. Bowman’s Second Floor.
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Enie
Bowman's
Table Linens and Towels Adorn Home Comforts
A local listing showcases Mercerized Damask items and related linens. Highlights include damask yardage at 50¢, lunch cloths around $1.25, napkins $1.39 per dozen, Ripplette bedspreads at $1.75, and towels ranging from 12 1/2 to 15 cents to 15 cents. Stocks emphasize durability, ironing efficiency, and summer suitability.
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Teaver
DEO Cosi
Totten
Art Needle Work For The Leisure Hours Of Summer
Summer cottage offers leisure time for useful soldier aid and home refinement. Store features yarns and stamped goods including aprons cushions Cretonne bags luncheon sets and doilies 6 to 72 inches. Japanese scarfs sets luncheon sets children wear Cretonne pillows porch decor prices 5¢ to $3.00. Lowman’s Second Floor.
Window Screens and Screen Doors Price List
Window screens and doors advertised for summer use with four inch frames. Prices span from 40 cents to 4.75 dollars for adjustable screens and from 1 to 13.75 dollars for ice cream freezers. Brands Gem and White Mountain highlighted for their motion features.
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White Mountain
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J. W. McGarvey
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