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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
6
French assault near the Aisne sector sees American Marines advance. U.S. fighters enter Torcy and overpower German machine gunners while repelling counterattacks. Hill No 204 captured, positions improved north of the river as fighting continues in the sector.
LATE BULLETINS FROM WAR THEATRES PARIS June 7 reports heavy fighting northwest of Chateau Thierry on the Marne front with Americans advancing on the Torcy Belleau Boures line and Marines achieving two successful attacks. French assaults take hill No 264 as North of the Aisne positions improve and British join counteroffensive between Rheims and the Marne.
The 1918 Marion Center High School class after expenses presented a pennant with three stars for Prof Harry Crawford Frank Rice and Or Gary Dawson now serving their country. Proceeds supported the second Red Cross War Fund. remaining funds to the Army treasury. A Y M G A Sabbath auto crash near Wanill bridge damaged both cars. The issue notes Liberty Bond promotion and upcoming film schedule featuring Lina Cavalleri in The Elegantouse.
A public call urges all Americans to join a weekly singing session titled Your Country's Sons to boost morale and support troops. The initiative, by the Purlie Safety Committee, invites every man, woman, and child to participate to help keep spirits up and aid the war effort.
Rev HM Gearhit, scoutmaster of Ithenee Troops, attends a Boy Scouts meeting at the Municipal Building. The event features a new item titled “Libor i Few Mints” and guest Tos Something.
Colonial Tortghe, William Lobhartine Phe Ratoni ed hata odeg y Rev tone une Moodies ore Modes and oetava red Coeenent Peatare entitled When pile Chall Ciane.
In France, a wise Alabama soldier in a colored regiment with French support used hunting to reach German trenches. He killed a fox and crawled across No Man’s Land to drag the fox near enemy lines. The next day six German messenger dogs entered American trenches following the scent.
The United States Government asks Pennsylvania women to register their names proving patriotism and readiness to engage in useful wartime work. Registration is voluntary and does not bind, but informs government of women’s capacities and opportunity to consider occupations in homes or trades.
Word reaches Mr and Mrs George Graff of Water Street that Omer Graff is safely across the submarine infected ocean and has joined his comrades. He could not join his teammates earlier due to barracks quarantine but was told he would be permitted to reunite once he reached over there.
Thirty four young men and women received diplomas signaling the successful completion of high school courses.
The Indiana High School commencement at the Auditorians Thursday evening featured a decorated program with red, white and blue, class colors, and strong performances. Students displayed discipline in music and speeches, with the matto emphasizing the motto Esse Quam Videri as Cy Earl Shank opened with theClass President’s Address after the invocation by Rev. B. W. Hutchinson.
On June 5 a total of 109 aliens and declarants were registered per figures from the Soent Gourds. District No 1 lists 182 native born Americans, including six negroes, with Italian declarants and Russian, French and Beotch aliens. District No 2 shows native born Americans with 48 Italian aliens and several other nationalities, plus four declarants. registration names will be published Saturdays.
Mr and Mrs John McConnell of South Taftth street departed on the 8:85 train for a week with their son and daughter in law Prof and Mrs Ross McConnell of Carlisle. Prof McConnell who is connected with state work is in charge of a large laboratory in gardening.
Washington reports that TL hulls totaling 344 450 tons were launched in May setting a new world record for monthly shipyards output. The Shipping Board announced the gain of 102 822 tons over prior levels marking the highest monthly UK level.
Anchor Slotar Co. promotes Michelin tires and inner tubes while promising better value. A quirky note advertises “Liber dy Bund Mints” at the Boston confectionery.
The Box shows a special production today featuring Glankys Brockwell in a double role. A melodramatic story of the uptwertten day performance unfolds with dramatic tension and vivid stage action.
State Directors of Child Welfare the Principal Speaker and County Congress of Women Clubs Here.
At the seventh annual Indiana County Club meeting in the First Suebyleian Clinch Dr. S. Mel Hamill of Philadelphia urged club women to aid infant care. He met with Miss Katherine Mcfoughlin to plan volunteer nurse visits to homes, educate mothers on child care and welfare programs.
Harisburg reports 61 county and local fair associations have registered dates with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for the fall fair season. Last year also had 61 fairs registered, though some were not held. Indications suggest little curtailment this year with usual race purses and notable increases in agricultural premiums offered by several associations.
Funeral services for Mrs Laury Bell Groft age 44 wife of Charles Groft Homer City will be held at the home of her in laws Mr and Mrs George Groft Wast Water street Saturday at 10:00 oclock Rev J W Shaeffer of Homer City Lutheran Church will conduct and interment will be in Oakland cemetery She had been ill for several months She leaves her husband two young children Mary Hmina and Charles Leroy and one brother Samuel Bailey of Gipsy
Washington June 7 Provost Marshal General Crowder acts to end inequalities in draft exemptions and deferred classification under Class 1. Governors of all sides are consulted as the high percentages push re examination of questionnaires. A public appeal notes the Belgian babies suffering and urges support through fund drives and concerts.
Lieutenant Ward Klingensmith United States Military Aviator visits his hometown before heading to the fighting line. He trained at Georgia Tech and Park Flying Field Memphis Tennessee, mastering flight, gunner skills, signaling, and reconnaissance. The article notes air service training costs about 35000 per aviator.
Grove Chapel Rayne hosts the first Red Cross Auxiliary rally with fifty five adults and ten children in attendance. Volunteers report eighty nine dollars raised from thirty eight donors as canvassing begins district wide with speeches by Jd Elder Pecler and Arthur A Brownlee. Choir members from local and Indiana groups rendered the program as organizers name M McMillan Monte Lithis and Clarence Shields in leadership roles.
Fragmentary OCR note promotes a ticket offer for a charity event linked to Delytan Babies. It urges participation and mentions a general invitation to buy a ticket regardless of registration, with unclear wording about acceptance.
A fragmented note credits Michelin with establishing a world standard for tires and tubes. Mentions Anchor Motor Co and BEN in unclear context, reflecting an era advert or industry proclamation about Michelin leadership in tire technology.
A note advises cleaning heavy winter garments such as overcoats and suits in May to prevent deterioration and mildew. The guidance appears linked to Indiana Dye Works.
A real gold brick tale stars in The Small Town Guy tomorrow at the New Strand Theatre. Also showing are Try Something New Chewing Gum Liberty Bom at the Baston Cone Teouionany 2b bx.
A pair of cooler temperatures sweeps in tonight with fair skies expected. The outlook calls for calm, dry conditions and light to moderate overnight breezes across the region.
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