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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1940

Page

5

Four Injured in Route 80 Car Crash Near Arcadia

A four car collision on Route 80 near Arcadia Saturday left four people injured. Helen Shemo, 23, of Glen Campbell R. D. 1, suffered possible skull and facial fractures and multiple abrasions and was admitted to Indiana Hospital. Her brother Joseph Shemo fled an information charging assault against Earl Smith of Wilgus, the owner of the car Shemo rode in. Maxine Yingling, 2, of Chevy Chase, also hospitalized with possible skull fracture and facial injuries after a car driven by Lawrence Culliver of Chevy Chase struck her. Further details from Private B. J. Williams of the State Motor Police indicate Culliver and two witnesses provided statements. story continued on page two.

Arcadia Helen Shemo Glen Campbell R. D Indiana Hospital B. J. Williams Williams Joseph Shemo Earl Smith Wilgus Misa Shemo Charles Pennington Glen Campbell Maxine Yingling Chevy Chase Lawrence Culliver Culliver

Man Pays Fine For Lottery In Indiana County Case

Judge Beeb presided as Creps received one year in the Indiana County jail with parole on payment of $100 fine and costs. Pascarella of Swissvale pleaded guilty to possessing a gambling device and aiding in carrying on a lottery. Congregational chorus led by Rev. Fred Baker Norris invites singers at the Indiana County S. Convention June 3 and 1d.

Beeb. Creps Dos. Pascarella Swissvale Indiana Dai Puscarella Fred Baker Norris Indiana County S. 8

President Talks On Defense This Evening

Pennsylvania's 14 000 National Guardsmen received marching orders for an August maneuver in New York state. Major General Edward Martin announced movement by rail and truck from August 4 to 10 near Ogdensburg. Units include 53rd artillery, 176th field artillery, 122nd quartermaster, 110th and 112th infantry, with additional elements from Pittsburgh and Ta maqua.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania New York State Edward Martin Guard Adjutant General of Ogdensburg 52Nd Cavalry Brigade Canton N. Y New Jersey New England Guard Cavalry New York Cavalry Brigade 53Rd Artillery Brigade Coraopolis 176Th Field Artilery Pittsburgh 122Nd Quartermaster Regiment Tamaqua 2Bth 110Th Infantry Altoona 112Th Infantry Grove City

President Roosevelt to address Virginia U commencement

Washington June 10 AP President Roosevelt will discuss the European war and international relations in a hastily planned address at the University of Virginia commencement in Charlottesville. He may touch on aiding Allies with military equipment while Congress advances defense plans and the tax bill for military expansion.

Washington Roosevelt University of Virginia Stephen Early White House United States Charlottesville Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Virginia Ethel Dupont Potomac Congress Senate Great Britain France Vandenberg R-Mich Americas

Relief policy ties aid to military service rule

Harrisburg reports that counties may withhold relief from unmarried men under 40 who refuse to enlist as the nation expands army navy and air corps amid European hostilities. State secretary Howard L. Russell said counties could deny aid for such rejections though not recommended, under a two year old regulation guiding local units.

Harrisburg Army Navy Air Corps Howard L. Rusell Public Assistance

Cobber Kain New Zealand Ace Killed in Action

Flying Officer Ey J Cobber Kain Britain's first air ace of the war is killed aged 22 in action. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross last March for attacking seven Nazi bombers with a companion plane, chasing them into German territory. Liberal offerings will be asked for missing support of local organization 27x.

London Ey J. “Cobber Kain New Zealand Britain France

Red Cross Letter Urges Donations in Clearfield County

James Mark leader of District Two UMWL urges support for Red Cross amid war misery in Europe. Local Red Cross aims for 14 000 quota with a $100 donation from Indiana Dairy Company management. County 5S convention set for June 33 at Ty Burst Presbyterian Church Indiana.

James Mark United Mine Workers of America Europe Red Cross Clearfield County The Indiana Dairy Company Ty Burst Presbyterian Church Indiana

Death claims Arthur Kreiner longtime Barkley Electric manager

Arthur J. Kreiner, longtime Barkley Electric Company manager, died Sunday morning at Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh. Funeral plans pending. services and interment will be in New Alexandria.

Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh Arthur J. Kreiner Barkley Electric Company New Alexandria

Woodward Heads Armstrong County Republican Committee

Armstrong County coroner C. M Woodware, a native of IncGane, was named chairman of the County Republican Committee Saturday, succeeding Ray H. McGraw of Freeport, while he rests in Kittanning Hospital after an appendectomy. Meanwhile a hosiery sale advertises Holeproof stock at H. Bo Vogel & Co in Dix.

Armstrong County C. M Woodware IncGane Republican Saturday Morte Jy Ray H. McGraw Freeport Armstong County rWoodie Kittanning Hospital H. Bo Vogel & Co Dix H B. Vogel & Co

Inter-Faith Symposium Draws Diverse Indiana Audience

A Sunday inter faith symposium at a college auditorium drew a cross section of Indiana Protestants Catholics and Jewish attendees. Speakers from Pittsburgh included Dr William W Hague Rev Father Paul J Rock and Rabbi Jacob Rothschild addressing wartime questions and U S role with emphasis on faith perspectives.

Indiana College Auditorium Hebrew Unity Congregation Pittsburgh United States of America William W. Hague Pittsburgh Round Table National Conference of Christians and Jews Paul J. Rock St. Paul's Cathedral Jacob Rothschild Roudel Shalom Temple

Democrats elect Stewart county chairman in biennial meeting

Indiana County Democrats chose Dr. John M. Stewart of Marion Center as county chairman at the party's biennial meeting. Rob Hartnett of White Township was elected treasurer. Stewart defeated H. R. Spicher of Indiana 76 to 52 on the third ballot after five nominees were considered.

Indiana Joh M. Stewart Marion Center Rob Hartnett White Township Ressorer Stewart H. R. Spicher Spicher Cammy C. L. Campbell Idiana John Lukash Clymer Charles Jd Prothero Rayne Township Campbell

Population balance grows with State College school and town fortunes

Population figures from unofficial census show State College borough at 6400 residents as college enrollment reaches 6100. Since 1870 the ratio has shifted from 59 students and 50 residents to 400 students and 4390 townspeople by 1930, reflecting the college's expanding influence on the town.

State College Pennsylvania State College

Rescue Ship Docks with 150 Children Among Refugees

New York reporters describe the Statue of Liberty guiding passengers and refugees to safety aboard the President Roosevelt after a perilous voyage from Galway. Among 729 aboard are 150 children and 33 babies, with many women and husbands serving in the British RAF. The voyage faced storms, water shortages, and sickness, while ships Genoa and Washington await to ferry more evacuees home as the city reports the continuing refugee crisis.

New York Roosevelt Galway Tredand Americus Ballle Xoritis Genoa Italy Caalway Wall Washington England Royal Air Force Lee

Nazis Extend Coast Tenfold From North Sea Frontage

A new map compares Germany's original 175 mile North Sea frontage with a vastly longer Atlantic and North Sea coastline, achieved through conquest of Norway the Netherlands Belgium and France to Abbeville. The chart shows the old versus new coastlines.

Germany North Sea Norway Netherlands Belgium France Abbeville

Norwegian Forces Surrender as Narvik Falls to Germany

June 10 reports state two months of fighting ended with Norwegian troops laying down arms at midnight. King Haakon VII, the crown prince, and the government reportedly fled to England to aid the Allied cause. Britain and France were said to be withdrawing from Narvik area as German forces hoisted the swastika over Narvik, with allied rearguard actions and material losses noted.

Stockholm Germany Norway Haakon VII Nar- Vik England Halvdan Kohtyn Troms Narvik Berlin

Italian Forces Move Into French Territory At Riviera

Berlin reports Italian units crossed into French land via the Riviera at about 6 30 p m local time. Authorized Berlin sources at a Foreign Office briefing by Joachim von Ribbentrop confirmed the action to reporters.

Berlin Riviera E. S.T

German Divisions Pound French Defenses Near Paris

Paris reports that over 1,000 German divisions and up to 1,800,000 men pressed the French lines as a spearhead neared within 35 miles of Paris. Bombardment, tanks, planes, and heavy infantry drove a long front from the English Channel to the Argonne with the High Command noting increasingly violent battle across the sector.

Paris Naz

Nazi High Command Says Operations On Schedule

Berlin reports Allied resistance on the western front collapsed and German forces advance toward the Seine and Marne. It claims a complete victory for German forces in Narvik and says Norwegian forces paused hostilities as evacuations proceed.

Nazi High Command Berlin France Lower Seine Mavne Con Munique Wester

Fresh British Troops Land in France and More En Route

June 10 report from London says Brest troops have been landed in France with further reinforcements soon available. Churchill told French Premier Reynaud that Britain provides maximum support in the battle France is fighting with undaunted courage. He noted every available means are being used to aid and sustain France as heavy fighting continues on various fronts.

France London Brest Churchill Reynaud Lunda Inditany Vreake

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