German Troops Move In France and Britain Under Fire
German high command released a communique claiming British naval raids on the French channel coast were repulsed as German forces advanced toward Dordogne east of Bordeaux. The report notes German submarines sinking 35,000 tons of shipping and air attacks on England with civilian casualties. British raids allegedly landed at several points and returned with information.
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International News Service
Berlin
French Channel
England
Dordogne
Bordeaux
Henri Philline Petain
Germany
De Gaulle forms French war committee in London
Gen Charles de Gaulle, once undersecretary of war in Paul Reynaud's cabinet, begins organizing a French war committee in London to press the fight against Germany despite the armistice terms. He seeks to sustain French resistance with support from Allied nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
France
Charles de Gaulle
Paul Reynaud
London
Tourist Travel Boon At New Castle Hotels
Manager Arnold Bischoff of The Castleton reported today that vacationists are moving through New Castle as motoring east and west. He said they are feeling the movement this morning and hotel occupancy shows early gains.
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New Castle
Arnold Bischoff
The
Castleton
Deaths of the Day lighted by several local obituaries
Multiple obituaries from New Castle and surrounding townships mark the deaths of Mrs. Lou Marshall aged 70, Mrs. Harry McClure aged 58, James Savage aged 54, Joseph Isabella aged 75, William Bert Thompson aged 24, and Mrs. Dora Cameron among others. Services are planned at Epworth Methodist, St Peters Canton and Savannah Methodist with interments at Oak Park and Savannah cemeteries.
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Lou Marshall
Court Street
Marshall
W. J. Marshall
New Castle
Sylvester
Mary Morrow Gaston
Lawrence County
Epworth
Epworth Church
Reading Circle
Tra Butler
John Gaston
William Marshall Lewis
William Lewis
Joseph B. Leyde Mortuary
Highland
W. A. Thornton
Epworth Methodist Church
Harold A. McCurdy
Brookville
Oak Park Cemetery
Harry McClure
Onner
Varley McClure
Canton
McClure
Owen
Bridgett Varley
Merle Metlin
Irene
Ruth McClure
Harriett Metlin
Thos, Hickey
Katherine Sprott
New York City
Mary McNickle
Everett
Mass
Leroy Chapman
New Castile
St. Peter’s Church
French Fleet Still Ready to Fight in War of Survival
Reports say a portion of the French fleet will keep resisting, with Britain and a BBC broadcast urging French naval units to head to Colonial or British ports to join the resistance. A Petain government reshuffle in Indo China is reported, while De Gaulle blames Petain for France’s downfall citing lack of tanks and motorized equipment.
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Great Britain
British Broadcasting Company
Far East
Indo-China
Japan
Bordeaux
Petain
Georges .Cattoux
France
Jean Decoux
Reuters
Bribah
Tokyo
Domei
Indo- China
de Gaulle
Elks plan five year playground aid in New Castle
The Elks lodge outlines a five year plan to donate playground equipment with annual purchases. committee includes Councilman Joseph D Alexander and James E Hinish among others. Exalted Ruler Wilbert J Chapman presided as a New Castle delegation prepared for the state Elks convention in August at Washington Pa.
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Ryan
Joseph D
Memorial Dedication At Volant College Reunion
Memorial events at Volant College honor the late Mrs. Asher A. Galbreath and other yearremembrances. Galbreath records will be given to her family, with John B. Shaw named president of the Volant Home Coming and Community Day organizing a refreshed reunion effort. The crowd unveiled and dedicated a bust to the founders, with remarks by Drake Brenneman and Thomas A. Sampson.
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James
A Chambers
Asher A. Galbreath
Robert Braham
Fannia Graham Collins
Emma McWilliams McDowell
Edward McCormick
Mary Bingham Watson
Charles Reno
Agnes’ Vosler _ Cunningham
Mabel + Shingledecker Hoovler
Catherine McCracken
G. E. Brenneman
Harvey Martin
Edia Elliott
F. P. Simpson
Warren J. Wikin
James J. McGonnell
Mary Minehan
Olive Clinefeller
Galbreath
Drake
Brenneman
8. A. Kirkbride
Lowell Kent Leonhardt
Thomas Clinfelter
Volant
Thomas A. Sampson
Mercer
W Walter Braham
J. B. Bowman
G. B. Brenneman
Charles F. Ball
J. D. Hart
M. E. Hess
Expect Dewey to lead on first ballot in Republican race
The campaign scene centers on Dewey likely to hold lead on the initial ballot as Taft's backers foresee gains on later ballots. Willkie and Willkie Bridges rumors circulate while Dewey and Taft managers clash over strength. Dark horse hopes from Vandenberg and MacNider persist amid doubt about the nominee.
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Taft
Dewey
Willkie
New Yorker
Tait
Senator Bridges
Willkie-Bridges
Vandenberg
MacNider
New Pastor is Installed Here at Local Church
The community welcomed Rev. Spear as the new pastor with edicts from the Presbytery and pledges of support from Rev. Thomas B. Shearer and church organizations. A reception featured a musical program led by Glenn A. Lemon and Mrs. Join Riley Jr, with refreshments served after. A guest, Rev. A. W. Smith of Rose Point, attended the installation. Nearby, a four legged chicken hatch was noted at Jack Sisley’s home and remains healthy overall. Hay in New Castle.
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J. M. Blackwood
Rev. Spear
Thomas B. Shearer
Ministerial Association
J. M. Brickwood
Miss Martha Dodds
M. D. Allen
Women’s Missionary Society
Jack Pattison
Glenn A. Lemon
Join Riley, Jr
Billider
Chester Kyle
James Mitchell
Chester Reynolds
Norman F. Spear
Lemon
J. D. Patti
Peggy Pattison
Clarance Campbell
Helen Paul
Howard Montgomery
A. C. Gardner
Anna Dodds
Charles Hollis
Mabel Alen
Clare Montgomery
Kirk Pattison
A. W. Smith
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Rose Point
New Castle
Jack Sisley
Smithfield Street
Nazi Raiders Again Swarm Over England
Aircraft guns and searchlights engaged Nazi raiders over England driving them back to sea. Some bombs dropped. details unclear. The piece notes political moves to oust Chamberlain and bolster Churchill's defense by attack strategy. Laborite J J Anderson to question Home Secretary about The Link members meeting in London to discuss peace terms with a sympathetic government. Correction: New Castle Bottle Exchange address should read 1103 Croton Avenue.
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Chamberlain
Neville Chamberlain
Winston Churchill
Kingsley Wood
Churchill
Britain
J. J. Anderson
Laborite
Home
John Anderson
House of Commons
The
Link
London
New Castle
New Castle Bottle Exchange
Croton Avenue
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Savannah Methodist Church
Dora Cameron
Samuel Baker
R. H. Eckert
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S. C. Laker
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