Flyer Glenn Sitterly Battles Huns Over Marne Bridges
Glenn Sitterly of Spring Valley reports near death escapes in France as his plane, the rear gunner wounded, is shot down and burned during a twenty-one German plane attack while photo planes locate Marne bridges. He credits two Hun planes shot down to his squad and awaits official confirmation.
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Glenn Sitterly
Spring Valley
France
Bureau County
Glenn
Huns
Sitterly
Marne
Chateau Thiery
Shterly
Chateau- Thiery
Bowie
Paris
Burned by mustard gas in French hospital
Leo Lempke of Spring Valley writes to his mother about mustard gas burns suffered on the first day of the Marne battle while serving with the marines in France. He remains in a French hospital, says the nurses are kind, and notes the marines drove the enemy from the lines as he recalls the July drive.
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Marne
Leo
Men 21 by Aug 24 Must Register on Aug 24 1918
All male persons who have reached their 21st birthday since June 5 1918 and on or before August 24 1918 must register on August 24 1918. They should consult local draft boards for registration details. District 1 registrants report at the Princeton courthouse District 2 at Spring Valley City Hall.
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Bureau County
Court House
Princeton
City Hall
Spring Valley
Candidacy Announcements In Local Miners Union Race
Pio Franckey declares re election bid for president of Sub District No 1 District No 12 UMWA. John Panier seeks secretary treasurer. Peter Donnelly current holder. W J Roger aims for Executive Board. Dem Crochetti runs in Shu District No 2 amid strong local support from miners.
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Pio Franckey
Franckey
John Panier
Mark
Peter Donnelly
LaSalle
W. J. Roger
South Wilmington
Dem. Crochetti
Cherry
Shu-District No
Crochetti
Pretty Papa at The Majestic Theatre Aug 22
The Woodhall Amusement Company presents Pretty Papa starring Norman Hanley for a one night stand at the Majestic Theatre on Thursday August 22. A 30 person cast with 12 chorus girls features special scenery handsome costumes and catchy song numbers. Admission runs 25 35 and 50 cents with seats on sale at Getzingen Bakery.
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Majestic Theatre
Woodhall Amusement Company
Norman Hanley
Allstar
Mgr. Murphy
Getziigen
Bakery
May Lose Head of Schools Over Munson Service
Spring Valley city schools will open September 3 after Labor Day with Hall Township High set to start the same day. The school board moves to seek deferred classification for Mr. Munson to avoid vacancy, arguing his leadership keeps schools in strong condition and that his departure would hurt the community.
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Spring Valley
Hall Township
City Board of Education
Munson
Ottawa
Peoria
Ikey and Abey Seat Sale Opens at Local Bakery
The seat sale for Ikey and Abey opens at Oettinger's Bakery on Friday August 23 with a full house anticipated for a Majestic show on Sunday August 25. The attraction promises scenic and electrical effects, genuine farce, and a top cast with period costumes, presented by Geo H Buk noted for prior Midwest hits.
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Oettinger
Majestic
New York
Geo. H. Buk
Midwest
Lion of the Mouse
Sunday Hours at Smith's Garage and Warnock & Davis
Our notice states on and after this date both Smith's Garage and Warnock & Davis will open Sundays for limited service. Smith's Garage will be open for gasoline oil and tire repairs. Warnock & Davis will offer Sunday service starting September 1 for gasoline oil and tire repairs only.
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Smith’s
Warnock & Davis
Warnock & Davie
County Fair Ed Exhibit Hosts Teachers Reunion
The Education Exhibit at Bures County Fair features a teachers and pupils reunion. Former teachers and students from across the county are urged to register in a book at the County Superintendent’s Fair Ground to encourage warm reunions.
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Bures
Bureau Coun
Friends Oh
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Chateau Thierry
Hi Aviation
Glenn Litterly
Bureau
Leo Lempke
Glenn Sitéerly
J. Findley
Clarksburg
Ida E. Mercer
LaMoille
Rotilio Bernabei
Spring Valle Legal
Mary Bartalono
Pring Valley
Thomas Glynn
Arlington
Teresa Noverio Cherry Bon Cvene
Robert E. Smith
Evalyn Gladys Hart
Princeton Sanchess
Edgar E. Parker
Marguerite
Tripp
Marjre
Rollo M. Newman
Malden
Board of Education
Ikey
Abey
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