Belgiums in German plot detailed in escape tale
An escaped Belgian prisoner recounts a German plan to recruit Belgians and separate Belgium into partisan camps. The narrative describes German officers organizing a pro German conversion effort at Gottingen, with civilians and students drawn into a network to influence Walloon and Flemish regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Telffi
Menhil
Privon
Bation
Profesau Stange
Gottingen
Alming
Bel Glim
Adarhhned
Pegi
Borma
Weert
PT Rorge
Regine
Tore Len
Hove Minitet Bird & Dew Koraniey
Civiilien
Palle
Plemines
Stinge
Red Cross Booths Raise 178.60 on Streets
Patrols report Red Cross fundraising efforts brought in 178.60 through street booths. The event featured donors and volunteers including Mrs. Koopa and Mr. Mendenhall as participants, with attention to turnout and contributions amid a busy morning.
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RED Cross
Koopa
Mee Bowman
Mendenhall
Stee Mor
Aloo
Abo
Astoria
Wero
Roy Gaines Dies Camilla Typhoid Fever Claims Child
May 25 reports Roy Gaines 11 as son of Mr and Mrs Gaines dies after a week with typhoid fever in Camilla. Mrs Gaines is in serious condition with typhoid fever.
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Camilla
Toy Gains
Mrs. Gains
Masteller to Join Camp Sherman on May 27
Dan H. Masteller, formerly employed in a shell factory at Reaver Virginia, returned home Friday and will depart for Camp Sherman with the Knox cooky wellets on May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Sherman
Dan H. Masteller
Reaver
Knox Cooky Weleets
Women Filling Board Mills With Female Workers
Mariette Wisconsin May 25 shortage of men forces a box factory to shift many tasks to women. Girls operate machines in saw, bottling, and assembly rooms performing as quickly and accurately as men. Women stamp company names, clear presses, and assemble parts while men handle heavier tasks. Even with new duties morale remains high and workers are protective of safety.
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Marinette
Wis
Abeworth
Beverwee
Asonhly Coqadela
Wien
Airplanes and Bombs 10 Bring War to an End
A Russian-sounding war dispatch quotes an unnamed army officer urging belief in Allied air superiority on the Western Front. He claims German morale will crumble when bombers show decisive strength, citing a London raid and American planned demonstrations to strike terror.
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Phe
Kanner
Kemp
Coon
Germany
London
England
Guruan
Formation flylng by U S flyers wows Dallas audience
May 25 report from Dallas notes perfected formation flying by U 9 flyers impressing locals. Attendees witness precise spacing and coordinated maneuvers as pilots demonstrate air control and defensive tactics. Training centers around Camp Dick with students completing school courses and awaiting assignments to units.
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Dallas
Eli
Camp Dick
Penns
Liberty Grange 70 Observes Flag Day Event
Liberty Grange 70 observed Flag Day with a program and address set for the evening. Recitations and songs featured by Dana Harper, Bob Tareyite, Mary Mekiwee, Milford Cochran, and others. Music by a local ensemble. Centerburg, May 24. Two men near Datel Trimmer were struck and killed by a train Thursday afternoon.
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Liberty Grange
Connervarian
Helly Roun
Gur Ming
Gur Ming Murgeas Coolran, Recitation — Indus Mekinitry
Siete Patel
Dana Harper
Bob Tareyite
Mary Mekiwee
Milford Cochran
Muslc
Miss Wolverton to Graduate From C.5.G. in June
Miss Mirrlet Crosby Wolverton of Bent Gambler Street is named among those to graduate from the Columbus Behoot for Cirle at Column on June. The Columbus Dispatch lists the graduates in Thursday's edition. On Saturday evening May 5 the plays The Loa SOK Har and The Tenta of the Arabs by Lord Imsany will be presented by the prize Miss Wolw having a reading part.
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Mirrlet
Crosby Wolverton
Bent Gambler Street
Te Gies
Columbus
Cirle
Columbus Dispatch
Lord Imsany
Wolw
Honor Selects Largest Contingent For Mob Monday
The notice states that 124 men will be drafted to join Camp Sherman with a Monday departure from West to 9 o clock. Local merchants plan to close and children will accompany the group to the train. Transportation from the parade square to the railroad will be provided by Pred J. Lawler upon notification. Automobile owners volunteered to help. This departure marks Mt. Vernon’s first public celebration honoring the selections.
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Netal
Dabboy Eliy
Camp Sherman
Fom
Wien
Parlie Aquare
J. Lawler
Mt. Vernon
Farmers Would Hoe Convicts in Harvest Fields
Michigan faces crop shortages as convict labor could aid harvests. The state pardon board weighs early paroles to release prison workers for field work, with officials uncertain but hopeful. Prisoners favor the plan, hoping for wages and better living conditions, while critics fear political manipulation.
Probable Special Session Of Congress Mentioned
The report suggests Congress might postpone action and call a special session after the November elections. Charles Oregan received a White Wagon from Miller Brothers, where he has worked for four years. O'Morgan joins Knox County selectees bound for Camp Sherman on May 27.
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Drowne
Washington
Congress
Charles Oregan
Miller Brothers
O'Miryan
Knox County Selects
Camp Sherman
Navy cooks at Great Lakes urged to conserve food
Great Lakes Naval Training Station commands a campaign to cut waste by using excess fat in breadfat and lard substitutions. Paymaster General Samuel McDowan issues orders to chiefs and officers, with Captain William A. Moffett, Commandant, directing full cooperation to implement the instruction across the station.
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Samuel Mcdowan
U.S. Navy
William A. Moffett
Great Lakes
Seemn
Thin Station
Parochial and Public Schools Report War Stamp Purchases
War savings drive updates show parochial schools purchasing stamps totaling 8240 in January, 1824 in February, 44.50 in March, 88 in April, and Mig total. Clinton and adjacent townschools report stamp sales with pupil counts and amounts, including 184 pupils at Clinton, 21 at Fairview, and 08.00 at Hought. Totals include 1242 bought, 917.09 saved, and 85147 over quotas after subtracting under quota.
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Mecormick
Clhitan
Iuweed
Celonky
Tollawa
Clinton
KtaAmpe
Hought
Litwood
FATS
Falrview
Pupita
Stampa
Vought
Inter
Hidni
Cupola Sparks Start Fire at Residence
A fire sparked by a cupola from the Cooper foundry damaged a roof hole at the home of Mr W. M. Munroe, 40 North Sandusky Street, Friday afternoon. The tremen were called and extinguishing the small blaze, damage limited to the roof only.
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Cooper Foundry
Mrp
Juvenile admits break ins at Harvia garage
A one year old boy confessed to entering the Harvia garage in West TERN shreet twice and taking tools and a toy. He was handed to the juvenile court after admitting prior entries and two other break ins.
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Harvia
West Tern
de Gottee Reidy
Harris
Alolen Konda Wits
Sugar Shortage Truce Urges Conserve Sugar Use
Philadelphia May 26 The food administration urges housewives and cannery staff to conserve sugar as Allies fight the Hun. Citizens are told less sugar means slenderness and patriotism while candy, chocolate, and jams are restricted to aid war efforts.
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Philadelphia
Doy Cooke
Sed
Cooke
Mr Cooke
Loyal Wo Pacer Trained With Stayers at Local Stable
A fast pacing stallion named Loyal Wo is being trained alongside other steppers at a Fredericktown stable. Owned by Roe H. Wilson, the horse is prepared in Col umbus by driver Frank Heart, with plans to race on the track next season.
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Loyal W., Pacer
Loyal Wo
LMA
Roe H. Wilson
Fredericktown
Hitchins Tere
Wong
Mabe
Axworthy
Wildan
Joya Wo
Frank Heart
Columbus
Fin
City Officials Invited to Fire Prevention Congress
Invitations received by the mayor, chief of police, fire chief, and director of public safety to attend the Fire Prevention congress. Meetings described as patriotic with speakers Governor James M. Vox, Mayor Karb of Columbus, and Labor Secretary William B. Wilson.
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Fire Department
Public Safety
Cohimbup Dane
Apa
James M. Vox
Karb
Columbus
William B. Wilson
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