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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
3
French and American troops push forward despite fierce German counter thrusts in Bouresches and Aisne sectors. Allied air support collaborates with marines in attacks near Chateau Thierry while British forces report prisoner captures near Hulluch.
French and American troops pressed the Marne front northwest of Chateau Thierry, repelling a strong German counter thrust in the Bouresches sector. French forces advanced south of the Ourcq river as violent artillery fighting continued near the Aisne. French aviators and American Marines coordinated attacks northwest of Chateau Thierry, with handkerchief signals and heavy barrages forcing German gun crews to retreat.
London reports that in the Hulluch sector British forces captured a few prisoners in a raid and seized a machine gun near Strazeele. Patrols caused enemy casualties and artillery activity occurred north of Albert and southeast of Arras. A second dispatch says Russians will adopt conscription.
District No 1 lists young men registered on Wednesday including Matthew Martin Shinskey Ernest Oron Loy Conrad Menest Arthur Milton Streams Meinest Taymond Lawrence Ebert Salisbury Joseph dasenta Alverta Texah Minest Centri Ernest Charles Chark Cochran 2lanivalle Norman Marve Spence Creekstyle. Also notes ads for chewing gum Liberty Bond at Boston Confectionery and a Cadillac for sale. Lina Cavalieri film promotion Mention of Sacrifice the Freedom of the World Paramount drama.
Fourth grade pupils made an ambulance robe that was sent overseas to Miss Morgart and received in splendid condition. She thanks the children and explains the robe will be used in a Rest Hut station for soldiers moving camps or traveling between hospitals. The note mentions Indiana signs, Pittsburgh near Belvoir babies' suffering, and a June 13 benefit concert at the Presbyterian Church with Liberty Bond Mints at a Boston confectionery.
Seven volunteers for various branches of the Service were forwarded by Corporal Wynn, Indiana Station, to Harrisburg on Friday. The new patriots and the services they chose are James Donaldson Tide Cavalry Everett Peterman Indiana Veterinary Corps Royden White Indiana Veterinary Corps James Co. Peace Tunnelton Field Artillery Corps Robert H. Kennedy New Alexandria Field Artillery Corps Claude Berkstreksan Tunnelton Field Artillery Corps Frank Combs Fulton Run Infantry.
James A. Crosman announces the Red Cross War Fund Drive in Indiana County has raised about 21000 so far, roughly 4000 shy of the district quota. A pie social at J Morrell Davis’s White Township home generated 1861 for the Red Cross Chapter.
An Indiana resident announced the sun’s eclipse to be visible this evening with about three quarters darkness in the area. The eclipse begins at 6 30 and ends at 8 20, with totality possible elsewhere in the country.
One hundred five couples attended the reception dance held by Steffy's Academy in Lyric Hall on Thursday evening. Music was provided by Wyatt's Colored Saxophone Orchestra of Columbus, Ohio, who repeated their favorable impression from a prior visit to Indiana several weeks earlier.
Howard Creps of Locust street, a prominent Indiana youth tied to the clerical staff at the First National Bank, will leave Tuesday for Norfolk Virginia to begin training with the Naval Reserves, following his recent enlistment. A concert at the Presbyterian Church on June 18 aims to aid Belgian babies in distress, with proceeds noted from a Boston confectionery.
The Sabbath School plans a Children’s Day program at 10 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church auditorium. The decorated gathering will feature spirited music and memory work, with records taken and a special offering expected to be liberal. All are invited.
The Swing-out events begin with a 5 30 dinner in the School Refectory followed by a tree planting dedicating a tree to Miss Jennie Ackerman. Chapel exercises at 6 30 feature the entrance march and a devotional by Miss Jennie M Ackerman with a short talk by President John A H Keith. Campus exercises at 6 45 include the Queen Miss Mary Fisher, vocal selections, Maypole and various dances, and a parade of the graduating class through town after the queen’s exit.
The Women s Foreign Missionary Society and the Women s Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will hold a joint meeting Monday evening at 7 30 Miss Hulda Stumpf who recently returned from Africa will address the gathering.
Promotion for a Monday screening titled Ear the Freedom of the World features a wartime patriotism theme. It highlights bands of nations and home front bravery, promising a spine thriller feel with audience cheers and a push for Liberty Bonds. Shows at the Boston Confectionery with per-person pricing listed.
Indiana plans a big public Flag Day parade and program with addresses singing by the Indiana Military Band and Hetrick's Orchestra and open air ceremonies on Friday June 14. A main address will be Edward E. Beidleman Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania as principal speaker.
The Red Cross calls on Indiana residents to buy flour recently seized from a county store, now sold by Troutman Company at market price with all proceeds to the Red Cross. The seller earns no profit and has halted selling its own product while the seized stock lasts. Credit is available for Red Cross flour purchases.
Choir of First Presbyterian Church presents a Sunday evening program at 7:30 with organ preludes, scripture, prayers, and ensembles. Selections include Haydn pieces, Elijah, The Seasons, The Messiah arias, and Stainer works. Also featured are soloists Mrs. Buchheit and others, with benediction and postlude by Guilmant.
Royden White the son of Mrs H N White of Wayne Avenue has enlisted in Uncle Sam’s Army. He left Indiana on the 12 01 train Friday for training camp in Nebraska. He is connected with Bond Mints at the Boston Confectionery.
Michelin tires and tubes have been the world standard for long service since the pneumatic tire was invented. Sold exclusively by the Anchor Motor Co. 2hdex
The June Grand Jury led by William S. Daugherty reports County Home buildings and grounds in good condition. The Main Building is sanitary. inmates receive proper care and light work. Commends steward James M. Nichol for businesslike management. Finds Willard School building unsuitable for its purpose and surroundings not uplifting.
Rooms 5 8 of Second Ward School finish knitted ambulance robes on display in Elena B Vogel Co and W R Loughry Co windows. Both robes will be sent overseas.
Mrs Cornelia Jack aged 86 mother of S M Jack Esq of Indiana was found dead in her Summer sville Jefferson county home early Friday The death was not reported sooner due to telephone service failures Mr Jack left this morning for his old home to attend the funeral services There will be no reserved seats at the June 13 Bel gian Babies relief concert at the Presbyterian Church in Jim's Place for sale ad included and a barber shop sale notice from James A White plus automotive tire agency BL4-x
The forecast calls for fair skies with a gentle rise in temperatures into tonight and Sunday. Overnight lows near normal and daytime highs drifting upward, bringing pleasant weekend weather with light winds and no precipitation expected.
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