Navy Department recounts Potter dieing in air combat near the clouds
Navy Department reports Ensign Stephen Potter of the United States Naval Reserve killed in action on March 1 1918 during a long distance reconnaissance against the German coast. Potter, the first American naval aviator to shoot down a German seaplane, fought seven enemy airplanes in formation and perished as flames engulfed his craft. The dispatch notes Potter’s courage and his companion’s death, while detailing allied air actions with British Royal Air Force pilots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Stephen Potter
United States Naval Reserve Force
Aize
Potter
Engineers and Millwrights Wanted for the Army
Selective Service announces calls for volunteers in the northwest woods to produce spruce for airplane work. Listings seek edge men and millwrights for saw mill work, all reporting to Vancouver Barracks in Washington. Induction open through July 24, 1918 with limited class eligibility and compulsory option if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eer
Selective Service
Harrisburg
Great Northwest Woods
T. Wall
Edgermen
Partic Hundrehrough
Cso
Crk
Vancouver Barracks
Vancouver
Washington
Bubs
County boy recalls Columbus camps and wartime visits
Alvin Dennis Kidd of this county, a member of 26 Company A at Columbus barracks, writes of Y M C A and Khaki Club activities, a Red Cross parade, and a country Thanksgiving dinner near Westerville. He notes soldiers from Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and other states, and praises local families and church events encountered on a road trip.
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Alvin Dennis Kidd
Parracks
Coumbus
Y. M. CG
Red Cross
High Street
Fifth
Broad Streets
War Chest Mund
Columbus
South Branklin
Indianola Aistracts
University
Indianola
Frankin and
Olentanzi
State House
Memorial Hall
Cirree
Westerville
Uniliana County
Te Barracks
Poys Wade
Pau Billingham
U. S
Personal Brevities From The County Seat And Surroundings
Miss Cora Bennett visited relatives in Cireensburg with Mr. and Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Elkin. Local families traveled to Pittsburgh and Indiana. A chemist from Washington D C, joined the ranks as corporal. Shipping property on the Hudson was taken by the United States. The Marchand Ged Cross Auxiliary reports funds raised and materials distributed, including yarn, clothing, and pillows, supporting war efforts.
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Cora Bennett
Church Street
Cireensburg
B. Campbell
John . Elkin
Stanley
Pittsburgh
Dno. M. Wadden
Alverda
Indiana
Ben L. Stephens
Near Clymer
Wis
Junsell Ray
Cherryhill Township
Carlisle Orr
J. J. Orr
West Philadelphia
American University
Washington, D. C
J. J. Caldwell
Jennie
Jennie Johnston
Jennie Sutton
Armagh
Caldwell
J. G. Kearney
Mrushvalley
Dubois
Jefferson
Mik
Clearnard
Kla Tl. Getty
Ghurel Street
Osther
Lawrence Getty
Pumxsa- Wwe
Minslope Stewart
Lati
Ashville
N.C
Byroute South Slo
Ond Pyro
James Wd Ament
Niutiouad Park
Mary Aan
Marchand Ged Cross Maxiliary
Marchand Ged Cross Auxilary Whdch
Rakami
William Huey
C. M. Wingert
Auxilary
Clymer National Bank Report of Condition 1938
Report of the Clymer National Bank at Clymer Pennsylvania as of June 29 1938 lists resources including loans and discounts securities and other assets with liabilities showing capital stock surplus undivided profits and deposits. Notarized by J M Stewart cashier and officials including I W Ackerson Peter Payn and Luther Helman with attestations from notary public and directors.
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Clymer National Bank
Clymer
Pennsylvania
SSUU
Lune Cape
Tferege
Iases
Ioales
Stewart
M. Stewart
Davison
Pitta Mareh Wh
Farmers Bank OF Indiana
Loveted
Indiana
Benn
Teachers Wanted At Armagh And Nearby Schools
Armaugh school board meets July 20 in Armagh to elect a teacher for the coming year. Apply to H C Foster Armagh PA by July 10. Cherry Hill township seeks no teacher for Manor and Millville schools with applications to C O Ryock Powhatan PA.
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India
Warren
St. Wy
Warren, Pa
Armumgh School Board
Armagh
H.C. Foster
Cherry Hill Township School Board
Selient
Millville Sehoat
Millville Seliont
Cameron
Lyme Ho
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Wheely War
Nhws Digest
Newergay
Ier
France
Ledical Department
Sobile Walter
Uraing
Army
Ledieal
Igmad
I. Mann
Eligi Junior Neahers
Yo M.C. A
Columbus Balracks
United States
Hudson River
North Geran Loy
Trumburg
Liberty Loan
War Savings Brancos
Goemman
Cgerhan Tominarce
Asit
Liberty Town
Liberty
WU. A. Daposits
U.S
Notat
Paderat Reserve Bsn
Tvonioo
Trent
Uy S
Court
Dlouse
Samuel Graden
B. Tadiana
Ford
Gorber
Taqiy
Weat Hind Motor Co
L. M
Philadelphia Street
L. M. Bitch
Sata Lambert
Tibes Sand
Lovejoy
Overland Country Club
Pane City
Duidiana Beet & Raytay
I. W. Ackerson
Peter Pay Pash
Luther Helman
NANOS
Louds Ani Mnoule
Woraltire Mats Ovop Eee
Yih
Stork Pullid
East
Coos
Caxen
Tata
Ts Tui
Otik
St. Chase
Hove
Hellef
John G. S&p
Clair
We Wilson
Signa Hoe Rey Marsilall
WM. A
Bimpbon
Taylor
Didi
West Maloun
UG Pemberbon
Ie Eee
Ebeek
Tude Payne
Laddain
LOWLY
Marshall
Combestones
HW. Oh. Wie Y, Clark
Woodmar Pratoi
John de
Atlones
Noth Betas
Ube
Moo
Carns
Carlatian
Uaknailan
Adudnistraters
Crevksidu
Ise
Dig
Viereo & Ulerve
Atborneys
Tettens
Deena
Leahaas
Tal
W, Simpson
Vitteen Peres
Hen Ts. Stephens
Dd. A
Wolk
Jhu
L Yen
James A. White
Phiadelphia St
Underiaid
Cou
Ludiana
Wurser
State Hospital
Warreny T
Salmon
State St
Schenectady
N.Y
McCrory
Leslie Sonfuer
Sealie
Gaskill
Path
Furension
AL Borland
Coral
Potter Cowl & Coke Co
Coral, Pa
Marlon
Elizabeth Vandori
FOI
Presbyterian Church Aid
Vouttionn Schdol
Isella
J. W. Warner
Kidars
Timeausville
Cain
Paul Aye
Ldn
Rene Yeultar
Portage Ft
Thachers
Aiton
G. W. Wadwards
D. Home
UL. Madson
Creekside
Livermore
R. RB
Brickre
Tely
First National Bank
Indiana, Pa
Wilmer Stewart
THE
Homer City
Homer City, PA
C. Steele
Cashier
Footer’s Dye Works
W. P. Shepard
PENNA
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