Tribute to Bolling aviation hero and wartime service
Fr O Simonds lauds Col Raynal Bolling as a devoted aviation pioneer who sacrificed fortune and safety for national defense. The obituary notes his foresight, training, and impact on American air preparedness during World War I, highlighting his professional success and ultimate sacrifice. Penny postage ends in England, keeping a historic stamp value. Crater etymology and a new airplane flare innovation are also described with concise wartime context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. O. Simonds
American Review of Reviews
Col. Raynal
Bolling
Atlantic
Colonel Bolling
United States Steel Corporation
Bollings
American Organization
England
Edward
Prince of Wales
Kent
Sussex
Pigeon Messengers In Royal Naval Service
British naval pigeon service operates about 4000 messenger pigeons in France and beyond. Roughly 3000 birds are loaned by 800 British pigeon fanciers. The birds frequently perform 250 mile continuous flights carrying wet messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Naval Pigeon Service
France
Liberty Bonds Appeal to Support French Soldier
A wartime appeal urges readers to buy Liberty Bonds to aid soldiers in France, praising their sacrifice and urging individuals to act now, buy bonds, and encourage others to do the same through any bank.
Local notices reflect community life and travel
Dick Thompson of Indiana Pa and Lawrence Hines with family traveled the Cove Route on Saturday. Charles Pleming and relatives visited Punxsutawney this week. The Brethren begin revival at Union Church. Milton Rodkey will move to Anilaya to work at the competing store. I B George and family of Indiana were guests of Mrs Culile Hither. Pred Black and family plus Maton Slaw and wife of Clyater attended ALT Laws birthday. Ming No. 9 Russell Coal employees worked overtime to load 80 tons for Red Cross. Trey C A Lines and Rev James Irwin opened a five week revival at Union Church. Martha Rodkey and sister Veron visiting parents W M Rodkey and wife. A Red Cross nurse arrived for Chester Long. A Cher and wife and Mrs A J Long attended a meeting. Charlie Butterson employed at his new job in Kansas. Kuney Thussell to teaching position in Nolo school. Merle Teury moved family to Ali Wilson farm. A meeting at Bley school house raised funds for Red Cross. Mr and Mrs B J Staller visited Conrad Sloppy. Mrs H L S Amandiid daughter visited from Pine. Various relatives spent week with local families. Prot bo M. Holsinger to preach at Bey Seoul movement. Jory Khrone and wife to Freed barit. Matthew Welly reported a tether from his son in Prairie. Pont Cribs of Vilider grit visited Mrs John Genanell. Miss Stale of Hirtsturptt attended. Ms Ny G Bhawan and Misses Henry and Muir spent the week at The farmers dime. Many local families took part in hospital visits and social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hines
Robert Sims
Charles Pleming
Punxsutawney
Union
Maton Slaw
Clyater
Alt. Laws
Harry Chak
Vandergrift
Ming No. 9
Russell Coal Company
Ited Cross
Trey
C. A.‘ Lines
Kev
James Irwin
Union Shuveh
Martha Rodkey
Irether
Clar- Jenne
Veron
Thei Pacents
M. Rodkey
Wite
Red Cross
Chester Long
A. C. Cher
A. J. Long
F Purchase Tahie
Trnee Butterson
Merle Teury
Ali Wison
Bley School
Athan
Dora Buex
Har
Shelocta
Amandiid
Yelm
Pine
Fuaweisdiyy
Marlon Boyer
Charles Rally
West
Lebanon
Grant
Bo M. Holsinger
Seoul
Iy Widsleigh
Jory Khrone
Matthew
Pine Flats Socials Note Residents Attend Week End Gatherings
The report lists local residents visiting relatives and hosting guests over the weekend. Names include Mes AC Pelokley, Sire Cloner, Mr and Mir Mienzo Sides, Mrs BH Jones, Willhillis, Mrs Bored Leitry, and others, with several stops and visits noted around Cresson and nearby areas.
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Mes. AC
Pelokley
Sire
Cresson
Mir
Mienzo
Judson
Sumiliy
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. H. Simonds
Col. Raynal C. Bolling
Ordnance Department
Dick” Thompson
Indiana, Pa
Ligerty Bones
Cherryhill Township
Annle Carney
Cherryhily
Kooy
Thussell
Bhulsville
Tracher
Nolo
Erty Bonus
Plumcreek
Juluy Peterman
Ida
Howsard Kluane
Thomas Noyer
McIntyre
Mero
Pont Cribs
Vilidergrit
John Genanell
Sab
Varta
Miss Stale
Hirtsturptt
Alees
G. Bhawan
Henry
Iutherina Muir
Willhun Watt
Brushvalley
Gertrude Aid
Cork High
Jly Wilt Tits
Jol Altemua
Johnstown
Ude
Visita Thei
Mia
Clarence Moeltguers
Cora Miller
Nellie Roser
Bullington Township
Eithel Nelson
Wis
Mh Rosenbaum
Atoll
Rosen- WB
Pittsburgh
Rosenbaum Company
Roscubatin
Rosenbaum Co. Aaste
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