Inexpensive Anti-Tank Sight Demonstrated at Camp Forrest
A home built Yancey Bean anti tank sight, made with a lens tube adhesive tape and solder, scored 43 percent hits at 1000 yards in trials by National Guard officers at Camp Forrest. Compared with the Army standard sight at 38 percent, the improvised device costs 85 and could be mass produced. Col. Burleson and Maj. Danford will review tests at Fort Bragg, highlighting economy and potential adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Forrest
Tran
Tothfield Ariullery Brigade
Army
Med
Charles R. Vanhuilie
Lowell G. Bean
Chittanooga
Yancey
Bean
University of Tennessee
Benn
Richard Burleson
Col. Burleson
Robert N. Danford
U. S. Army
Fort Bragg
Reunion Takes Place At Volant Alumni Gather
The Volant reunion featured officers including John B. Shaw and F. B. Brenneman. Speakers Dr. R. F. Galbreath of Westminster College warned education risks under government control, while James Leslie welcomed alumni and recalled school days. Memorial rites honored 12 deceased members as County officials and local leaders attended.
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John B. Shaw
P. M. Cox
F. F. Simpson
Mercer
Old College
James G. Lesiie
Volane College
Ida Brenneman Grim
Nancy McConahy
Mary Minnehan
Hattie Johnson
Mary Drake Neal
John €. Dicks
Henry Potter
Effie Smith Oakes
Galbreath
R. F. Galbreath
Westminster College
Fred L. Rentz
News Company
Volant/ college
Hfe
Johnn ©. Syling
John G. Lamoree
Leroy K. Donaldson
Mary Minnihan
W. J. Allen
Charles Drake
Nannie Patterson
Porter, Crawford
Linda King Smith
T. Clark Bevins
John. M. Graham
V.J ©. Wilkin
Guy L. Lockhart
Lee Garl
Marriage License Applications for Ellwood City Area
A list of proposed marriage license applicants includes Alfred Pecoraro of Ellwood City and Rose Cariiigi of Ellwood City, with several other applicants from Ellwood City New Castle and Butler areas, providing street addresses and towns. The record catalogs names and residences for upcoming license consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Pecoraro
Glenn
Ellwood City
Rose Cariiigi
AG Hillside
Panthers Club Picnic Plans On August 3 At El Rio Beach
Panthers Club held a Wednesday meeting in the Unione Calabro club room Division Street to finalize plans for the annual picnic. Anthony C. Ricciard is general chairman. The event on Sunday August 3 at El Rio beach targets Panthers members their families and invited guests with athletic events including bocce and mushball and prizes for children. Committees will be announced later.
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Panthers Club
Unione Calabro
Division Street
Trusu
Anthony C. Ricciard
el Rio Beach
Panther
Mrs Anna E Ball Dies In Youngstown
Mrs Anna Ehrlich Ball aged 73 of Youngstown died Wednesday at her home from a heart attack. She helped found a Sunday school in New Castle that became the temple, funded teachers and rabbis, and later its work was taken over by Bnai B’rith. She leaves three daughters and three grandchildren. funeral services will be held Friday at Averbach funeral home.
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Anna Ehrlich Ball
Youngstown
New Castle
Spokane
Wash
Averbach Funeral Home
Youngstown, Ee
Boy Scouts and New Castle Eagles Award Night
Three boys from New Castle are set to receive the Eagle Award at the District Court of Honor hosted Friday evening at First Christian church. William Kersier Paul Rowland and Charles Martin, all from Troops 37 and 55, will be honored. A Bessemer district meeting occurs tonight at 8 at Hillsville public school with camp program previews by Nick Casio Bil Klee and Frank MU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle District Court of
Bessemer Boy Scout District
Hillsville
Nick Casio
Bil Klee
Frank “Mu
Infant Foundling Receives Care at Jameson Memorial
A day old white infant, wrapped in a blue blanket, was found on Mrs. Blanche Gray’s porch at 193 Bridge Street and taken to Jameson Memorial Hospital by city police. Doctors say the baby is thriving and not more than 24 hours old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Blanche Gray
Bridge Street
Clty
Desperate Stalin Moves to Avert War With Germany
A wartime briefing describes Stalin resisting a peace toast and pressing for victory over Fascist Germany. It notes his warnings, military buildup, and diplomatic gestures aimed at delaying conflict while preparing Red Army forces westward. The piece highlights Khrushchev’s era commentary on Moscow’s balance between appeasement and readiness.
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Red Amy
Germany
Moscow
Stalin
Red Army
Hitler
Versailles
Air Force
Hbo
Kremlin
Stallmans
Germaan
Ukraine
Caucasus
Berlin
Reich
Soviet Russia
Pressurr
Bessarabia
Poland
Baltic Countries
U. S
Britain and Soviet Russia deny formal alliance
London reports there will be no formal alliance between Britain and Soviet Russia. A new diplomatic term cooperation will cover Anglo Russian relations. Russia will declare adherence to war aims at a July 12 conference with Britain and refugee governments in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Nowe Servicr
London
The
London Daily Sketch
Britain
Soviet Russha
Russia
Gerson Hosts Basketball Team Party Near Wilmington Junction
Local jeweler Jock Gerson will host his basketball team for an annual party Saturday night around 8:30 near Wilmington Junction off the New Wilmington East Brook Road. Some players lack transportation to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jock Gerson
Sperman
Wilmington Junction
Wilmington-East Brook Road
Gerson
Summer home calls and plans for the boys
Sam Frank is asked about a summer home on Friday with a call number pnonce G3. Mr. Gerson plans something extra special for the boys this season, aiming to honor the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Frank
Pnonce
Strike at U S Gypsum plants over wages and conditions
CHICAGO June 26 Workers at 14 U S Gypsum Co plants walked out in a wage and working conditions dispute. Union officials say about 4000 workers are affected but company vice president M H Basquin calls that figure probably about half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIM
NA Monajere
Chicago
U. S. Gypsum Co
GC. I. Q.united Mine Workers Union
M. H. Basquin
U. S. Gypsum
Australian Recruiting Drive Reaches 20,000 Volunteers
Sydney reports renewed recruiting for Australian fighting services has drawn about 20,000 volunteers. Major General Herbert Lloyd announced the recruitment campaign is exceeding national targets with 120,000 volunteers serving overseas and 35 building a home defense army.
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Rexewenn International Mews Service
Sydney
Australia
Sealtfl
Herbert Wloyd
Lloyd
Mall
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