Davis is New Head of Lions
The Indiana Lions Club elected officers for 1940 1941 at Rustic Lodge with Charles M. Davis as President and a full slate of officers and two two year directors. Delegates chosen for the State Convention in Oil City include Lions Davis Erickson Gephardt Shults Steiner and Woodring. The half way mark for the Indiana Lions Health Camp dormitory was reported as open between July 1 and 15. Vandergrift Lions Club charter night will be held June 18 with strong Indiana Lions attendance expected.
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Pennsylvania
Lions Clubs
Oil City
Indiana Lions Club
Rustic Lodge
Charles M. Davis
Edwin M. Clark
Paul G. Welles
Herschel H. Shaffer
Lions Davis
Erickson
Gephardt
Shults
Steiner
Woodring
Lion Gephardt
Indiana Lions
Jury cases allege arson and manslaughter in Black Lick incident
Jury continued deliberations on charges from a March 23 fight outside a Black Lick tavern. Rummel is blind and faces fraud-related arson context. Gilbert Buzznotti was indicted for involuntary manslaughter after Torrance Dilts died from injuries sustained in the brawl. jurors declined to indict for voluntary manslaughter. Dilts died March 24 in Indiana Hospital. Buzznotti admitted fighting but claimed Dilts was hurt when he fell during another man’s assault. A separate note references shoe manufacturing being introduced to America by Thés Beaty with hides brought on the Metflower.
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Rummel
Torrance Dilts
Black Lick
Gilbert Buzznotti
Buzznotti
Dilts
Indiana Hospital
Buzznoti
América
Thés Beaty
Heart expert dies in Flanders surgeon killed serving with RAMC
Laurence O'Shaughnessy, a noted Harley Street heart surgeon, was killed in Flanders while serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps. He specialized in heart operations and credited with important surgical research. He pioneered a heart graft tissue treatment aiding elderly patients with cardiac trouble.
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London
Laurence O'Shaughnessy
Harley Street
Flanders
Royal Army Medical Corps
O'Shavanessy
Across Flanders and Belgium the blitzkrieg tears through town
The account recalls German Stukas and Messerschmitts striking Beaumont and western Belgian towns. Tanks, bombs, and gunfire collapse streets while abandoned gear and personal letters hint at ruined lives. Cities from Ypres to Ostend show varied damage, with landmarks like the Menin Gate and bridges left scarred or spared.
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Molland
Beligum
France
Beaumont
Germany
Messerschmitt
Meesserschmitts
Cambrai
Arras
Bethune
St. Omer
Lille
St. Pol
Armentieres
Flanders
Cen Ypres
Menin
Metin Gate
Ghen
Bruges
Leopold II of
Belgium
Ostend
Elitah Natoresclés
Germany mobilizes for renewed war effort after Flanders victory
Hitler urged eight day celebrations and home bell tolls to mark a Flanders victory. He warned of unity with prayers as Germany pressed toward Paris, accusing British and French elites of stalling liberty and future. Allied generals and new allies were cited as aiding renewed offensives.
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Garvin
Flanders
England
France
Hitler
Alakdine Wegana
Flood Claims Five of Six In Northeast Nebraska
Omaha dispatch reports a devastating northeast Nebraska flood that killed five of six siblings in Edith Lipp’s family. Eight others were missing as torrential rains swept streams overrun banks, washing away homes and businesses. Edith, the sole survivor, recounts a harrowing eight hours trapped in a tree before rescue.
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Neb
Nebraska
Edith Lipp
Oon
Nme
Fall of Dunkerque Ends One Great Battle in World War
Long German communique crowns the Dunkerque victory as the West front renews with the fallen and prisoners tallied. It asserts 1,200,000 Allied prisoners and massive material losses on both sides, with French and British forces praised for their endurance and sacrifice.
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Adsne- Shoime
Flanders
Army High Command
Obituary Mrs Marrionie Burkett Manner 29 Alcala
Mrs Marrionie Burkett Manner 29 of Alcala daughter of Jemima and the late Harry Burkett of Horna died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at Adan Hospital Punssutawnes. Survived by son Robert J. Manner and James Robert. mother. five sisters Martha Wissinger of Marion Center Cyster and Margaret Botsford and Misses Mary, Maring, Marcela at home. brother Harold of Home. Member of Ambrose Baptist Church active in congregation. Funeral services at Thomas Funeral Home Marion Center until Thursday at 2:30 p.m. then removed to Ambrose Baptist Church for services. Rev George Welson. private interment in Matton Center Cemetery.
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Alcala
Jemima
Harry W. Phirkett
Horna
Om Adan Hospital
Suirliig
Robert J. Manner
James Robert
Martha Wissinger
Marnor Cyster
Margaret Botsford
Mary
Maring
Marcela
Harold
Ambrose Baptist Church
Thomas Funeral Home
Marion Ceneter
George Welson
Matton Center Cemetery
Blind Man Ends Life in Philipsburg Tragedy
A sightless resident described as Cornelly, aged about 18 years of blushness to discharge a shot, ended his life today in Philipsburg. Police report indicate the man was despoiaent and used a cue that guided him for years.
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Philipsburg
Dune
Cornelly
Saltsburg Bridge Repair Bids Sought
The vahooks department will take bids for eight projects including Route 80 repairs to the Saltsburg Bridge over the Kiskiminetas River. Saltsburg Borough and Loyalhanna Township will repair the bridge carrying Route 80.
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Harrisburg
Une
Vahooks
Westuseland
Convention Committee Swamped With Ideas For Entertainment
Philadelphia reports a flood of proposals for convention entertainment as the Republican gathering nears. Proposals include a 4000-pound bronze Liberty Bell replica, a 12-foot mechanical elephant, a live elephant offer, and Roosevelt impersonator acts, all deemed impractical or unsafe.
Allies Hint at Soviet Cooperation Amid Middle East Pressures
The text suggests possible military cooperation with the Soviet Union if Russia's Near Eastern interests are at risk. It notes Western openness to rapprochement, citing Britain naming Sir Stafford Cripps as ambassador to Moscow and France considering Erik Laboone for the Kremlin posting.
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Russia
Stafford Cripps
Moscow
Erik Laboone
Spain
Kremlin
Roosevelt seeks authority to mobilize National Guard
Debate centers on a bill empowering the President to call out the National Guard in emergencies with Congressional approval. Supporters like Marshall stress need to counter Panama Canal risks while critics warn of expanded military powers.
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National Guard
Marshall
Panama Canal
Panama Canal Zone
Puerto Rico
Usted
Walsit
D-Mags
Tie Senate Naval Committee
United States
South America
Walsh
Calleague
Senate
Latin America
Continental
Guard Officers Hurt In Cen Pac Plane Crash Near Cortland
Four top Pennsylvania National Guard officers were injured in a crash four miles south of Truxton New York. Col B C Jones pilot William Moore Major General E J Stackpole Jr and Major Charles Middleton sustained injuries. The other plane in the recon flight landed safely. both craft were en route from Harrisburg to inspect maneuver grounds for August.
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Harrisburg, Pa
Telegraph
Charles Middleton
Stackpole
Moore
Harrisburg
New York
Pennsylvania National Guard
Richard Herbine
Herbine
Edward Martin
Pennsylvania
28Th Division
Leo A. Luttringer
U. S. Army
Robert S. Cowan
22Nd Division
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Meare
Cortland
McLain Named Chief Marshal For Wilkinsburg Parade
Major C C McLain, a former Wilkinsburg burgess and Spanish American War veteran, is named chief marshal for Saturday afternoon parade. The event unveils a raft honoring 2,500 local armed forces names from all wars, with kerosene wash tip included as a local household note.
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C C McLain
Wilkinsburg
United State
McLain
Brest Makes Freedom Bid
Harold Martin Brest, a Pennsylvania desperado linked to Alcatraz, seeks habeas corpus relief after multiple confinements and a series of petitions. He alleges federal officers denied him legal counsel, kidnapped him from Alcatraz, and forced his return to Pittsburgh where he faced further convictions and life plus 54 years.
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San Francisco
Harold Martin Brest
Pennsylvania
Desperado
Alcatraz Pelson
Ai Wit
Alcatraz
Brest
Ite
Pittsburgh
Alvaira
Prittsburgh
France Fights on Somme Front Amid Berlin Push
The Amiens sector centers battle near the Somme where German forces hold a river bridgehead despite French pressure. Allied units moved from Flanders and others along the Somme defense line. Paris reports a German drive toward Soissons after air raids that killed 254 and wounded 652. French air raids hit Munich and Frankfurt targets, including an airplane motor factory, with bombs dropped on rail and munitions sites.
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Somme
Dunker Quearly
Flanders
Somme-Aisne
Channel
Paris
Abbeville
Aisne
Maginot Line
Montmedy
France
Germany
Air Ministry
Rhone
le Havre
Munich
Frankfort
Argong
Farewell at Rome Station Hail England As War Looms
Italians bade farewell at a Rome station with shouts of Hurrah for England as a train pulled away. War timing rumors varied from this week to month end. A government source warned no immediate move, while tickets were sold for the liner Rea bound for New York on June 11. Meanwhile the United States liners President Harrison and Ex Cambion, en route to America, were expected to be the last ships heading to the United States before war extended to the Mediterranean.
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Shotted
England
New York
United States
Harrison
Excambion
America
Appointment of Si Stafford Aipps as British ambassador
An England communique states Si Stafford Aipps was named British ambassador to Museew but Moscow did not formally accept. The Kremlin reportedly left questions about Cripps’ pact unanswered. Russian circles suggest possible cooperation with the Kremlin and Allies in the Near East. the note cites road statistics linking paved mileage to filling stations in the United States.
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Si Stafford Aipps
Museew
Kremlin
Qlieft Lian Thom
Sir Stafford
Russia
Cripps
Germany
Near East
Local Girls Appointed to School Posts
Secretary H. B. Wolfersberger of the Somerset board announces two Indiana girls named to school positions. Miss Marge Cummins is assigned to grade schools and Miss Lela Louise Bryant to the high school faculty.
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H. 8. Wolfersberger
Somerset Acino
Indiana
Miss Mar
Baret Cummins
Arade
Lela Louise Byath
Glorify Yourself By Ruth Milit ey
A schoolgirl can expand social life in summer with inexpensive hosting ideas. Plan picnics, swimming parties, tennis, and friendly gatherings. guests can enjoy themselves with minimal effort. Summer offers more eligible suitors, and lessons in self-presentation. Begin early with a summer party campaign.
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Ruth Millety
Sumner
Collge
Paris shopkeeper appeals eight month sentence for remarks about King Leopold II
Paris, June 44 A shopkeeper, jailed eight months for making slighting remarks about King Leopold II before the Bel Blan monarch capitulated to the Germans on May 28, has appealed the case claiming he showed remarkable foresight.
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Paris
Leopold II
Walsh mother on trial for murder in dying husband case
In Pittsburgh a 42 year old Mrs John J Walsh faces a murder trial for killing her policeman husband with his service revolver. Prosecutor Ray T Clank argues two to three shots show intent while defense claims she acted to protect herself. The six children testify to years of abuse and alcohol fueled turmoil in the Walsh home.
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Pittsburgh
John J. Walan
Ray T. Clank
Clank
Walsh
W. George Negley
Walsh Bari
Nigles
John Walsh
Childron
Jack Walsh
Market news recaps grain price shifts and Pittsburgh livestock
Chicago wheat and corn prices ease amid war fears while Pittsburgh reports moderate produce demand and varied livestock quotes. Wheat futures slipped as corn opened lower. apples and potatoes held steady while beef, cattle, sheep, and lambs showed mixed demand and prices across multiple weight ranges.
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Chicago
Pittsburgh
New York
Alabama
South Carolina
Bliss
Indiana Pageant Praised By Superintendent For Quality Production
A capacity crowd praised the Indiana pageant as superior to the original. Superintendent Perry lauded the student cast from Nusical to dramatic and art departments, noting professional finish across all facets. Cast members Robert Wie and Gail Cline delighted, while Carroll Rupp directed, with Mary McGregor choreographing, Harry Canfield directing music, and Paul Smay scenery.
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Perry
St. Lowns
Association of School Administrators
Indiana
Robert Wie
Craw
Gail Cline
Carroll Rupp
Mary McGregor
Harry A. Canfield
Paul Smay
Janes
Lubold
Bernard Alley
Margaret Jean Widdowson
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