Boulogne Targeted in Nightlong RAF Raid Across Channel
Explosions heard as RAF bombers hammer Boulogne and western Germany in a prolonged raid. Boulogne appears the chief objective with bombs dropped over miles of coast. Dozens of German planes and many British fighters are reported lost, with up to 14 German Nachtig planes shot down and ten British fighters missing.
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England
Uhrir
Pvasion
Boulogne Tor
R.A. F
Larks
Germany
Boulogne
Orl
Beaulogne
Air battle over the channel as RAF raids hit France coast
British air forces dominated the straits with bombers targeting northern France and the Dover region. German defenses fired heavy barrages while escort squadrons patrolled the channel and observers on the Kent cliffs noted distant explosions along the coast.
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Channel
France
French
Bologne
Calais
English
Kent
Dover
Straits
Crerman
Summer School Closes Saturday at Finnish Lutheran Church
At the Finnish Lutheran church on South Bay street a program by Daily Bible school pupils will be held Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. The five week program has drawn an average attendance of about thirty. Miss Esther Halttunen of Sispery Rock directs the program and is a student at Suomi College in Hancock, Michigan.
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South Bay Street
Everning
Daily Bible School
Esther Halttunen
Sispery Rock
Suomi College
Hancock, Mich
Strike vote at Colfax plant signals C I O action
Officials of the C I O s utility workers organizing committee say the union voted to strike at the Colfax Pennsylvania Light and Power Co plant. The walkout begins at midnight after the independent Colfax association rejected a Labor department recommendation to submit differences to the state labor board.
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International News
Washington
Offi“cials
C. I. O's Utility Workers Organizing Committee
Lhe
Colfax
Light and Power Co
Independent Association of Employes
Labor Department
Pennsylvania State Labor Board
Campaigning for USO drive ends with victory rally in Tne Critict
Lawrence County raises funds for the United Service Organizations with over 15,000 pledged as solicitors prepare a final report at a 7:30 pm victory rally in Tne Critict. Ellwood City’s USO effort is near completion as the county effort nears its 20,000 goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
United Service Organizations
Tne
USO
Ellwoo City
Neshannock Post To Meet Thursday Neshannock Post No. 315
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 315 will hold a Thursday evening meeting at 8 o clock. Commander Earl Gummiins announced delegates to the state convention in Scranton will report after attending the Erle district meeting. Election and other business will be transacted.
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Neshannock
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Earl Gummiins
Scranton
Erle
Aid Society Reports 3,584 Articles For Jameson Hospital
The Jameson Memorial Hospital Aid Society lists 3,584 articles produced in 1940 41 including baby bands binders caps covers and 1942 items such as drapes pneumonia jackets dietary articles masks mattress pads pillow slips pockets sheets slings and surgical stockings The society also notes purchased mattress pads crib blankets sheets pillow cases spreads toilettes gowns and wool blankets for the hospital and patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jameson Memorial ‘Hospital Aid Society
Lowell
Aid Society
Brothers arrested on disorderly conduct on Shady Side
Clarence Walter and William Jenkins were arrested on Shady Side avenue by Officers Lynch Herring and Thompson for disorderly conduct. William Jenkins was sentenced to 10 days in the county jail while the other two were sent to Sheriff M M Ingham. Police HQ reports mention only yellow wias painted at necessary traffic points and notes that some owners have yellow ties printed in front of private dwellings.
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Clarence
Walter
William Jenkins
Shady Side Avenue
Lynch
Herring
Thompson
William
M. M. Ingham
Picnic Date Set For He Brew Free Loan Society
Postponed last Sunday due to rain the He brew Free Loan society outing is announced for Sunday June 22 at the Algoma grounds, a mile north of Lakewood Beach. Corundum ranks near diamond in hardness, nine to ten. The News by Mant Yor Yen five dollars.
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Hebrew Free Loan Society
Algoma Grounds
Lakewood Beach
Mrs. A. B. Foster Elected President Of Y. W. C. A. Board
Mrs. A. B. Foster was elected president of the Y W C A board at a Tuesday evening meeting in the Y W C A parlor. Retiring president Mrs. Roy A. Long presided as all current and new board members attended. Other officers named include first vice president Mrs. Roy A. Long second vice president Mrs. Charles T. Metzler third vice president Mrs. Glenn Throop fourth vice president and corresponding secretary Mrs. Alice McKillop, recording secretary Mrs. J. N. Kerr, and treasurer Miss Emily Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Foster
Young Women's Christian Association Board
Roy A. Long
Roy
A. Long
Charles T. Metzler
Glenn Throop
Mee
Alice McKillop
J. N. Kerr
Emily Rice
Conn weighs 174 for heavyweight title bout in New York
Billy Conn weighed in at 174 pounds for his championship challenge against Louis in New York tonight. Manager Johnny Ray insisted on the weigh in before Louis arrived at the commission offices, leaving the champion's edge uncertain.
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Billy Conn
New York
Mernational News Service
Jos Louis
Conn
Johnny Ray
Louis
New York Commission
David Wise Speaks at Wolves Club Dinner
The Wolves club at The Castleton heard guest speaker David P. Wise at Tuesday’s dinner meeting. Paul Failia introduced Wise, who discussed salesmanship traits. Alfonso Scarazzo captained the bowling team to victory, receiving a trophy as James Lombardo presented it. The next meeting is slated for July 1.
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Wolves Club
Castleton
David P. Wise
Paul Failia
Anthony Carbone
Alfonso Scarazz
Carm Sacco
Fred DeCarbo
Alfonso Scarazzo
James V. Lombardo
Roy Waite Admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital
Roy Waite of 12 North Lee Avenue was admitted to Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore Maryland for observation and treatment. He remains hospitalized for a back injury suffered when he fell at his work on July 3 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Waite
North Lee Avenue
John Hopkins University Hospital
Baltimore
Waite
Popcorn Supply And Immigration History Mentioned
Fragmentary historical notes mention Ellis Island sale to the United States from Iowa in 1808 and its use as an immigrant station. A half million bushels and a powder magazine reference appear in the garbled text, with scattered census and shipment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Island
United
Iewa
Ti Thanea
Ily
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Rosenthal
Greece
North
Mercer St
General
South Mill Stare
Pessemal
Sarit Vour
Woods
A. J. Alexander
Gerrow
Cash
Balipation
Lawrence Savings & Trust Co
New Castle, Pa
Judy
Hawaii
Judy Canova
Honolulu
Central Preea
C. I
Duquesne Light Company
Borax
Hazel Atlas
Solicitor Army
Jameson Hospital
City Hall
Y.W.C.A. Board
David P. Wise Wolves
Maryland Hospital
Dua
REC Sro Tee Guth Sales
Rene
Porter's Electric Shop
Berkshire
McGoun
Goopswear
Goodyear Materiala
Ing
Goodyear
Ite
NEW Goodyear
TURES
Patikaa
Braatz Service
Croton Ave
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