U S Ships Head to Lisbon Amid War Zone Tensions
Three US warships Vincennes Trux tun and Simpson sail for Lisbon to protect American interests abroad as Roosevelt heads to Ireland to repatriate refugees. The Washington directed to sail to Bordeaux Fraser Lisbon Genoa to bring Americans home. State Department lists 301 at Bordeaux 70 at Lisbon 1800 at Genoa Naples.
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Washington
United States
Lisbon
Portugal
Edison
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Ireland
British Isles
State Department
Bordeaux
Fraser
Genoa
Italy
New Yorks
Naples
Vincennes
Trux
Relief standards fall short of minimum needs across state
The board rejected any cut in standards while an analysis shows the state’s average maximum grant for a four person family falls below the minimum costs for food clothing shelter and essentials. Food and fuel grants meet minimums but clothing and shelter are well short. Household supplies are not funded. A U S B L finds prolonged subsistence may harm health and morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
Graduation program for Class of 1940 features speeches and music
Rossiter Invocation and salutatory by Maria Brickell mark the Class of 1940 program. Song selections include Love Greetings and I Love You Truly. Valedictory by Robert Pollock and diploma presentations by school officials conclude the exercises. Graduates listed alphabetically include Campbell, Hawk, Jones, Pollock, Yanni and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Weisz
Swoff
Mar
Rickell
Elzar
Bond
Mary Campbell
Ruth Hawk
Ada Beile Yanni
J. W. Yoder
Robert Pollock
J. M. Cassel
T. J. Etherson
School Board
Rose Benardo
Violet Bottenhorn
Martha Brickell
Robert Campbell
Villamarie Dean
Lewis Gaston
Steve Hutin
James Jones
Leroy Jones
James Lloyd
Clifford McFarland
Joseph Pallone
Richard Pifer
Dorothy Pollock
George Prutznall
William Reish
Joseph Rishel
James Sholtis
Freida Wetzel
Irene Wysbel
Ada Belle Yanni
Red Cross Seeks Donations and Renewal of War Fund
Dr Arthur J Pfohl states the Red Cross will raise allotments and enlist volunteers to meet obligations despite incomplete quotas. A generous anonymous donor handed a dollar for relief work, insisting on anonymity. Miss Mabel T Boardman, veteran Red Cross volunteer, appeals to volunteers and national officers for renewed support.
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Arthur J. Pfohl
Carman
War Fund
Indiana
Davison
Mabel T. Boardman
The
Red Cross
Volunteer Service
Lions Take Up Business at Weekly Club Meeting
The Lions Club met at Rustic Lodge with a focus on business and an informal program. Memorial Day was set as a work day at the Health Camp, inviting all Lions and families to help finish remaining odd jobs. Progress on the Kovatchick Trudeau dormitory was reported, expected to be ready for this year’s camp. Student James Motovich of the Teacher's College received a appreciation check for his art in the Lion's nest paper. Reports covered last week’s activities, praising the Windber district meeting and noting sponsors in Indiana club.
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Lions Club
Rustic Lodge
Kovatchick-Trudeau
James Motovich
Teacher's College
Lion's Nest
Windber
Paul Woodring
Frei
Reserun
Vieiteraritt
Neyeluh
Indiana Club
Red Cross Appeal Calls Americans to Aid War Victims
A historical appeal urges Americans to support Red Cross volunteer aid for soldiers and civilians alike. The speaker invokes Mothers and children overseas, homes under siege, and the universal duty of the Red Cross to ease suffering in wartime with compassion and collective effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody Uti
Tanad
Red Cross
Tse Etek
Genes
Children of
America
Memorial Civil War Veterans to Parade in Blairsville
Two Indiana County Civil War veterans William H. Campbell of Blairsville and Adam Dunmire of Blacklick will join Memorial Day ceremonies in Blairsville with a parade featuring Company L of the 110th Infantry. Judge E. B. Creps will speak, Burgess Overdorff preside, and a noon basket picnic will follow at Blairs ville Cemetery with services at nearby Bidersridge and county cemeteries.
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Indiana County
Blairsville
William H. Campbell
Adam Dunmire
Blacklick
W. S. Shields
Marion Center
Campbell
Dunmire
One Hundred and Tenth Infantry
American Legion
Car recovered but reward lost as inmates flee wreck
Canonsburg May 20 Fred Tonetti recovered his automobile after fleeing Morganza Training School inmates caused a chase on the highways. Three youths were captured Walter Banachewski Joe Bradley and Thomas Bradiza authorities hunt for Edward Anetsky and Marion Williams. Guards said police would be paid $10 per apprehended boy. Meanwhile veteran parades and commemorations with Grand Army of the Republic and Navy veterans planned in Pittsburgh Harrisburg Reading Allentown York with a flower ship on the Ohio River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canonsburg
Fred Tonetti
Ave
Morganza
Tonelli
Washinglon
Muse
Sobostern
Walter Banachewski
Pittsburgh
Joe Bradley
McKeesport
Thomas Bradiza
North Braddock
Edward Anetsky
Library
Marlon Williams
Blairswile
Harry M
Daddy Faulkner
Col
C. H. Ruhe
Grand Army of the Republic
U. S. Navy
U. S. Naval
Pittsburgh Leatherneck Club
Ohio
Jos. L. Chapman
Evra Griffin Gsy
Scranton
National Association of Regulars
Frank P. Duffy
Lackawanna County
Charles H. Curtis
Allentown
213Th Coast Artillery
Harrisburg
Reading
York
Defense picks a four for defense board and two full time posts
The defense commission names Beard R Stettinius Jr and William S Knudson to oversee raw materials and production. Sidney Hillman will focus on labor matters, Chester C Davis on farmer integration, Ralph Budd on transportation, Leon Henderson on price controls, and Harrier Eliot on minority interests. Roosevelt says two members have full time roles from the start while others will join as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beard R. Stettinius, Jr
United States Steel
William S. Knudson
General Motors
Sidney Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Chester C. Davis
Federal Reserve Board
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Whoa
Ralph Budd
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Leon Henderson
Chanirman
The
Securities Commission
Harrier Eliot
Unity of North Carolina
Washington
Ammarchan
Edward Ro Stettinius
Whairay
Wiilwin So Reudson
Alotis
Mars
Rawsetelt
National Defense Council
Stetaims
Rowdee
Sidney Hillmes
Texas Delegates Shuffle As Roosevelt Leads In Nominating Fight
Texas 46 vote block boosts Garner to second place for pledged delegates while Roosevelt holds a majority. With 772 of 1,094 full voting delegates selected, Roosevelt leads with 561.5, Garner 74.5, Farley 381.5, Bankhead 22, Tydings 16, Wheeler 8, O Mahoney 6, and 70.5 uninstructed. Republicans tally 960 delegates with Dewey at 10 and Taft 71 among pledges, Capper 18, Vandenberg 38, MacNider 22, McNary 10, leaving 82.5 uninstructed. Andrews renominated. Townsend backs pension candidate.
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Washington
Texas
Garner
Roosevelt
Farley
Spealer Bankhead
Alabama
Senator Tyding
Maryland
Senator Wheeler
Montana
Senator O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Senator Vandenberg
Michigan
Hanford MacNider
Town
Senator Capper
Kansas
Senator McNary
Oregon
Arkansas
Illinois
Charles ©. Andrews
Dfla
Jerry W. Carter
Townsend
Ain
T and & F
Ig Balt
Ohio
Bendi
Beth Steel
Budd
Calumet and
Hee Sls
Canad Pacific
Case
Jt) Co
Cerro de Pus
Ches and Ohio
Chrysler Corp
Colum G
el Comi
South
Cons Edison
West
Eastman Kodak
Gen Fonds
Gen Motors
Gilette
Greyhound Corp
Hudson Motor
Interlake Iron Ma
Harvestes
Nick Canno
Kennecott
Kresge
Val RR
Leew's
Mack Trucks
Montgoin Ward BG
Nash-Kelvinator
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Pr
Nat Distillers
Nat
Texas Corp
United Aircrew
I's
United Corp
United Gasling
US Steel
West Maryland
West Union
West el
Mig
Thy Woolworth
Nat Gas
el Bond and Shave
Roosevelt appoints Mc Reynolds as commission secretary
President Roosevelt toym out a part time, unpaid commission. William H. Mc Reynolds, an executive assistant, is asked to serve as secretary, acting as liaison between the defense group and the White House.
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Commission
Defense Group
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
William H. McReynolds
Training proposals and WWI era troop moves outlined
After the war the 109th and 107th field artillery units, minus their first battalion, plan service firing practices at Toby Anna Indiantown Gap and Fort Ontario New York on Lake Ontario. Brigadier General Dunlap proposes compulsory military training to bolster national defense, citing enlistment uncertainty and needs if Britain and France wither. Major Fagan urges women to fill clerical roles in Marine Corps recruiting to free male recruiters for sub-station duty. The path shows next steps amid Allied aid loss and shifting European fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
109Th Field Artilery
107Th Field Artilery
Toby Anna
188Th Field Artillery
107Th
Indiantown Gap
23Th Coast Artillery
Fort Ontario
N. Y
Lake Ontario
Pittsburgh
W. R. Dunlap
Pennsylvania National Guard
53Rd Field Artillery
Dunlap
Louis E. Fagan
Fittsburgh
Marine Corps
Fagan
Germany drives far north as Narvik battle rages
German high command reports a new push near Cassel and a major assault against retreating Allied columns with air raids and tank concentrations. It says Allied losses include multiple destroyers, transports, freighters, and a submarine sunk in the North Sea, while Narvik sees contested action with both sides claiming blows. The Artois and Flanders fronts remain critical as Allied armies face potential encirclement.
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Cassel
Nieuport
English Channel
Band
North Sea
Narvik
Arene Circle
Norway
Was
High Command
Artois
Flanders
France
Belgium
Eatrap
Mobility and Armor Shape War Power Across Europe
Military analysts say mobility for rapid redeployment defines modern warfare yet lacks enough firepower to blunt German aggression. The tank, air power, and aircraft artillery give Nazis a lead as Britain and France rely on recon units and fortified lines like the Maginot line and Gort line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Maginot
Germany
Gort
Riens
Allied retreat tightens as Dunkirk siege grows
British forces fight on as they fall back toward the coast amid harried withdrawal. Berlin and Paris report Dunkirk under threat and a critical northern front with Belgium capitulation influencing Allied positions. German losses mount while Allies bombard Nazi positions in the pocket.
Cherry Tree Plans Parades During Old Home Week
Cherry Tree Volunteer Tire Company unveils parade schedule for Old Home Week with themed days led by A Q Lewis Wyatt Hilemen C E Wissinger Norman Johns W F Anderson and others. Prizes for oldest newest best and most complete displays, Kiddies Day offers half-price rides in afternoon. Parades run 6 30 p m except Saturday open to all kiddies starting 2 30 p m with half-price rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Tree Volunteer
A. Q. Lewis
Wyatt Hilemen
Cochairman
C. E. Wissinger
Bheseat Grange
Norman Johns
W. F. Anderson
War News Highlights From Western Front and Italy
Reports from the front describe Allied push near the Somme and another attack staged along the Aisne with about 30 divisions massed. Italy seems closer to joining the war as civilians replace mobilized workers. War fever grows after Belgium capitulates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Hamburg
Somme
Aisne
Italy
France Presses Aisne Front Near Chateau Porcien
French high command reports Germans thrown back at Chateau Porcien on the Aisne five miles west of Rethel. Allied lines near the Allier army shift as German forces advance on ground abandoned by Belgian capitulations. Unofficial notes say 30 divisions may be poised for a sustained drive while Dunkerque and Calais remain in Allied hands despite German artillery blasts.
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Ostend- Bruges
Lille
Duxmude
Armentieres
Bailleul
Bergues
Dunkerque
London
Boulogne
France
Berlin
Naz Braynd
Aisne
Chateau Porcien
High Command
Rethel
Allier
Channel
Calais
Italy mobilizes women and youths for civilian defense
Italy prepares a broad mobilization with civil service substitutions as officers call up workers. Young Fascists police traffic while women in uniforms ride motorcycles for air raid duties. Pensioned workers may be rehired with family-based preferences, and a million volunteers including women and minors join to fill essential industrial and agricultural roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Fascist Party
Valees win damages after Latrobe theater fall
Bessie M. Vale won a $2,000 judgment against Indiana County Theatre Co for injuries from a fall at a Latrobe theater. Her husband John M. Vale received $1,000 for loss of his wife's services and medical expenses. She sought $5,000 after injuring her right leg and ankle and suffering a shock from stumbling on a three inch step while entering a restroom.
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Pittsburgh
Latrobe
Bessie M. Vale
Indiana County Theatre Co
John M. Vale
Weather and Treasury Update Mixed Day Plans
Fair and warmer today with scattered showers tonight. Partly cloudy and cool tomorrow. Reading temperature 60 with a high of 67 and a low of 30, trace precipitation, humidity 45 percent, pressure 29.55 today. Treasury data show May 27 receipts 12.06 million, expenditures 39.05 million, net balance 2.04 billion, customs receipts 23.44 million, year to date July 1 receipts 5.14 billion and expenditures 8.54 billion.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Black Lick Soil Leaders Approve 14 Farm Plans
Black Lick Soil Conservation District supervisors meet to discuss and approve 14 farm plans and 2 amendments, totaling 31 plans since operations began. Plans cover 4113 acres with multiple landowners including Ward Fitzgerald, R B, Widdowson, Rice, Lyster, McFeaters, Fowler, Williams, Overdorff, Dunlap, Barigh, and McCormick. The conservationist reports tree planting on 1.5 percent of farms, fence and ditch work underway, a new simplified agreement form adopted, and renewal of the memorandum with USDA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Lick
Ward C. Fitzgerald
Indiana
R. B
W. C. Widdowson
John H
Erma Rice
Penn Run
R. D
Thomas S. Lyster
Anna and
Clarence McFeaters
Noble F. Fowler
Theodore F. Williams
Blairsville
Margaret
Overdorff
India
Quay Overdot
Mdiana
Currie
Quay Overdorft
Malcolm B. Dunlap
Joseph Barigh
Sara £. McCormick
United States Department of Agriculture
Battles and dates mentioned in the prompt
The reader asks for the dates of major battles. Specifically, Battle of Quebec, Battle of Monmouth, Battle of Waterloo, Battle of Gettysburg, and the Battle of Verdun are requested. Each event has distinct historical dates: Quebec 1759, Monmouth 1778, Waterloo 1815, Gettysburg 1863, Verdun 1916.
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Battle of
Quebec
Monmouth
Waterloo
Gettysburg
Verdun
Parks Open With New Facilities Across Pennsylvania
Harrisburg May 20 More than 60 parks forests and historic shrines open tomorrow per John R William director of the Bureau of Parks and Waterways A bath house and beach added at Laurel Lake Cumberland county A bathhouse to be completed by June 1 at Cowans Gap Fulton county Camping and picnic areas at Colton Point Tioga County and Voneida Park Union County Swimming slated at Halfway Caledonia Franklin Parker Dam Clearfield Black Mashannon Centre Cock Forest Kooser Somerset Cowans Gap Linn Run Westmoreland Ravensburg Lycoming Siz- zersville Cameron Washington Crossing and Ralph Stover Bucks Presque Isle Erie and Pine Grove Furnace Cumberland Inns and vacation cabins at Cock Morest Ralph Stover Clearfield county Caledonia Washington Crossing Cowan s Gap and Digger Farm Potter county.
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Harrisburg
John R. Williama
Bureau of Parks
Department of Fires Ta and Waters
Laurel Lake
Cumberland County
Cowan's Co
Fulton County
Colton Point
Tioga County
Voneida Park
Union County
Halfway
Caledonia
Franklin
Parker Dam
Clearfield
Black Mashwannon
Centre
Cock Forest
Clarion
Kooser
Somerset
Cowans Gap
Linn Run
Westmaresland
Ravensburg
Lycoming
Sizersville
Cameron
Washington Crossing
Ralph Stover
Bucks
Presque Iste
Erie
Pine Grove Furnace
Cumberland
Cock Morest
Cowan's Gap
Digger Farm
Potter County
Obituary notices from Strattonville and nearby towns
Obituary items report Mrs. Margaret Sleppy Binkley 72 died May 23 at her daughter's home in Strattonville after living in Pine and Reading, survived by several Sleppy children and interred at Scotch Hill Cemetery. Also Mrs. Jane E. Winebark widow of Martin Winebark, Civil War veteran, died May 24 in Cherrytree. notes on her lengthy family links and church ties. Michael Malinak of Johnstown 73, father of two priests, funeral planned at St Stephen's Church with a large priestly procession. Mrs. Marian Neilson Reed 74, Blairsville widow of William T. Reid Sr., dies in Blairsville home. survives with children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. services to be held at home and later in Lucerne Mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret (Sleppy) Binkley
Albert, Chapman
Strattonville
Andrew Adams
Pine Township
Reading
Church At God of Clarion
Seriah Sleppy
J. &. Binkley
Jane E. Winebark
Martin Winebark
F. L. Gromley
Cherrytree
John
Margaret (McQuown) Hitler
South Mahoning Township
Jeremiah Butterbaugh
Estella
L. E. Bence
Hiawatha
Kansas
Charles Buterbaugh
Juneau
Buterbaugh
Winesbark
Raymond
Locust Lane
Bromley
Budd Winebark
Akron
J. N. Elder
Waldo
Kansan
Mary Jf, Martin
Indiana
Elizabeth Powell
Creorge Winebark
DuBois
Winebark
St. Mark's Evangelical Church
R. H. White
Mahaffey
Match and Cemetery
Michael Malinak
Johnstown
Chestnut Street
Priday
St. Stephen's Catholic Church
George Malinak
Michael
John Martvon
St. Steephen's Church
Seiman
St. Gabriel's Parish
Pittsburgh
Church
Lower Yoder Township
Frank J. Pentruck & Son
Malinak
St. Stephen's Church
Marian (Neilson) Reed
William T. Reid
Anna C. Lockard
North Spring Street
Blairsville
Agnes
McLeane Neilson
Scotland
Clearfield County
Baptist
Wiliam T. Reid, Jr
Lucerne Mines
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U.S
Rossiter
Paze
Lions
Cardia
Flanders Field
Pemnes
National Cemetery
Philadelphia
Jalas Fo Mowell
Pennsylvania
Masone Dixon
Tomorow
Arthur H. James
Vera Hational
Sunbury
Fort Augusta
Te Susquehanus Valley
Pennsylvania Na Vonal Guard
Veterans of
Foregn Ware
Edward J. Stackpole
National Guard
Fred A. Godcharies
Milton
Rep
Vor D. Fenton
Mahanoy Cty
Thomas EB. Dewey
Gov. James
Senator Taft
England
College
Reed
Gazette Cinasiiad Adel
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