Germans Lose Ground as French Counter Attacks Rise
From Paris June 18 The German offensive on the Montdidier Oise salient stalls while the eastern French front drives back German forces recapturing high ground near Croix Retired Melicocq and the Oise valley. American and French troops repel German efforts at Bois de Belleau Bouresches and north of Chateau Thierry.
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Paris
Montdidier-Oise
Aisne-Marne
Miata
Croix- Retired
Melicocq
Meljocca
Oise
Salient
Aisne
Sestains
Slong Fron
Coucuvres-et- Valsery
St. Pierre-Aigle
Soissons
Aisne/Marne
Bois de Belleau Wood
Bouresches
Chateau Therry
Thirteen Leave for Camp Today from Winchester
Thirteen young men under selective draft departed Winchester for Camp Pattonburg Virginia for training. Captain Garner F Scrivenner led the group and two men did not report due to late notices. Red Cross provided sweaters and comfort kits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
O'Block
Baltimore and Railroad
Camp Fae Patersburg
Garner F. Scrivenner
Akron
Onto
Red Cross
Marshall Baker
Roy Poffinberger
Goode
W. Va
Trig
Baker
Poffsberger
L. Mahan Baker
Poffinberger
Mrs Russler Dies After Prolonged Illness in Martinsburg
Mrs Myrtle Roberts Russler 28, wife of Lester Russler, Martinsburg West Virginia, died at home after months of illness. Funeral in Martinsburg Saturday. Survived by husband two daughters father James Roberts Gainesboro and two sisters Mrs John H Bowers Martinsburg and Mrs Martha Black Washington and brother Reese Roberts Gainesboro now at Camp Lee Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Roberts Russler
Lester Russsler
Martinsburg
W. Va
Russler
James Roberts
Gainesboro
Reese Roberts
Camp Lee
Quick Buyer Offered by H. W. Ebert on November 1 1931
H. W. Ebert advertises a quick sale offer aimed at fast cash buyers with a compact listing dated November 1 1931. The notice targets value seekers and emphasizes speed and affordability.
Brills Escape From Ill Fated Pinar del Rio
Mr and Mrs Arthur Brill of Zepp Shenandoah county were rescued from the coastwise steamer Pinar del Rio sunk by a German submarine off Puerto Rico last week. They were in a lifeboat from 615 p m to noon next day in a stormy sea, loss about 700 dollars, not allowed to keep baggage. They expect to go to Washington in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brill
Zepp
Shenandoah County
Winchester
Pinar del Rio
Brill
Mrs. Brill
Frederick county indicts Thomas W. Dean in wife murder
A special Frederick County Circuit Court grand jury indicts Thomas W. Dean for the deliberate murder of his wife Mollie Dean near Gore on June 1. Dean signed a confession on June 7, read to the grand jury by Sheriff Luther Pannetti, as two witnesses testified. Dean remains jailed without bail awaiting next court steps and possible sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Thomas W. Dean
Mollie Dean
Gore
Grand Jury
M. A. Doran
Luther Pannetti
Dean
Sherif Pannetti
Deam
Pias
Clarke County Choral Club Concert at Boyce High School
The Clarke County Choral Club will perform in the Boyce High School auditorium on Thursday June 27 at 8 30 p m. Proceeds go to Virginia war relief. Admission is 35 cents. Refreshments will be served and patriotic songs will be sung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County Choral Club
Boyce High School
Virginia War Relief
Miss Lidia S. Lowery Paralyzed. Death at Frederick
Miss Lidia S. Lowery 58 died at her home 209 South Braddock street after paralysis. Survived by three brothers James M. Lowery of Winchester Robert and Charles Lowery of Opequon county and two sisters Cornelia Kidwell and Nancy B. Taylor. Funeral Friday 5 pm at Presbyterian Church. Burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Card cancelled seeks sewing helper. Virginia Tailoring Co. ad. Cardinal Gibbons praised Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lidia S. Lowery
Frederick County
South Braddock Street
George W
Mary E. Lowery
Messrs
James M. Lowery
Winchester
Robert
Charles Lowery
Opequonth's
Cornelia Kidwell
Nancy B. Taylor
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Lacy
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Tragic Burn Fatal for Charles Magalis in Cumberland
Relatives in Winchester receive news of Charles Ernest Magalis 27 who died from burns suffered when a telegraph tower fire near Cumberland Maryland on Monday enveloped him. Funeral held in Martinsburg West Virginia as family mourns and attends services.
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Winchester
Charles Ernest Magalis
Cumberland
Mrr
Magalis
Martingburg
W. Va
Elks to Observe Flag Day Service in Winchester
The Winchester Elks will hold a Flag Day service tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. in their lodge rooms at Braddock and Piccadilly streets, a members only event. A lost round gold and black enamelled pin is reported at 128 Amherst Street with a cash reward offered.
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Winchester
Elks
Braddock and
Piccadilly Streets
Order
Amherst St. Lo
Calais air raid kills eleven including four children
Eleven people are killed in a German bombing raid on Calais, including four children. Calais lies on the English Channel and has served as a British base. A call is issued to line up and sign up on National War Savings Day on June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Callais
Calais
National War Savings
Midvale Steel Plant to Expand for Larger Caliber Guns
The War Department announced that the present Midvale Steel Company plant will be greatly enlarged and dedicated to producing guns of larger caliber. The notice ties the expansion to wartime savings and efficiency in production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Washington
Midvale Steel Company
War Department
Yard Party at Bryarly's Schoolhouse by Burnt Church
A yard party hosted by the ladies of Burnt Church at Bryarly's schoolhouse on June 15. Multiple attendees and local residents gathered for socializing and light refreshments. Proceeds likely support community needs through the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryarly’s
Ladies of Burnt Church
Apple Growers Trial Over Apples Reinforces Local Industry
Trial in Frederick County Circuit Court pits Lucien Lupton against John Thwaite over 209 barrels of fall apples sold in 1917. Lipton seeks 1045 dollars alleging delayed payment and storage disputes. Attorneys Ward and Larrick for Lupton, Kern and Lynch for Thwaite present opening statements as the case spans several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien Lupton
John Thwaite
Frank B. Whiting
Frederick County
Lipton
Mr. Thwaite
Mr. Lipton
Atttorney
Robert M. Ward
Mr. Lupton
Thwaite
Lupton
Ward
Messrs
Larrick
Harry R. Kern
M. M. Lynch
Thiwaite
Glaize
HL Taus
W. $. Huyett
W. F. White
War Industries Board urges single daily delivery per store
The War Industries Board asks retailers to cut deliveries to one per day and end special deliveries and returns to free workers for war jobs. Beginning next Monday deliveries will leave at 5 30 PM for all purchases made that day. The change aims to assist the war effort and has precedent in other cities. Bushnell's Old Stand Peoples Drug advertise Saturday candy special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Industries Board
U. S
War Board
Ip H. K. Green & Brother
the Peoples Drug
Americans Prove Fierce Fighters On Marne Front
A German prisoner captured by U S Marines on the Marne front admits Americans can “fight like hell” after weeks of intense combat. The captive, formerly a London hotel waiter, spoke English and laughed at the propagandist claims his side had spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marne
London
Honor Roll Growing at U. 5 Amid War Losses
The War Department reports 188 American casualties with 19 killed in action 9 died of wounds 4 from disease 1 in an accident and 3 from other causes. 137 severely wounded and 4 missing. Privat Frederick C. Allen of Portsmouth VA severely wounded. Surgeon General Gordon notes 40 sick and wounded returned to the U.S. in the week ending June 7, a drop of 144 from the prior week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick C. Allen
Portsmouth, Va
Washington
United States
Gorman
Naturalized German interned as loyalty case leader
Attorney General Gregory ordered internment steps after Carl Siweltin of Seattle, a 20 year resident and 1943 naturalized citizen, was convicted of dangerous activities. The motion follows the internment of his predecessor and directs district attorneys nationwide to report disloyalty by naturalized citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atttorney
Gregory
Carl Siweltin
Seattle
Wash
Giweltin
Department of Justice
United States
Winchester Cold Storage Delivery Wagon Promotes Pure Goods
The Winchester Cold Storage delivery wagon is on the streets serving patrons with sanitarily pure goods. Call either phone to have the wagon deliver daily. You can be in the second line of defense that war saver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Arms ed Guard of American Tyler Honored After Sinking
The Navy praised the armed guard of the American steamer Tyler torpedoed on May 1 in European waters. Chief Boatswain's Mate Claude Ryan of Winchester, Virginia, received commendation from Secretary Daniels for courageous conduct and arranging survivor repatriation.
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Tyler
Man
Washington
Navy Department
Claude Mh Ryan
Winchester
Armed Guard
Daniele
Relation of Mr. Ryan and wartime duty noted
The report describes Mr. Ryan nearing a promotion with duties in Washington and highlights his fourteen years of service. It references his recent experiences aboard the American steamer Luckenbach torpedoed in the Mediterranean last October and notes ongoing efforts to support War Savings Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Nettle
North Wietreet
Washington
Mediterranean Sea
Virginia Governor Calls War Savings Day Observance
Governor Westmoreland asks Virginians to observe National War Savings Day on June 28 1918. The proclamation urges self sacrifice to buy war savings stamps and Liberty bonds, with a push in Winchester and Frederick County to support France and the allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Davis
Davie
Richmond
United States
Westmoreland
Virginia
France
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Aisne-Marne Front
Flanders
Wire
Mrs. Russler
H. W. Ebert
Brills
Ponto Rico
Jonn M. Steele
Foreman
Joseph A. Hawkins
8. R. Hershman
Joseph ™. Snapp
Thomas B. Adams
J. Taylor Matinee
E. W. Cather
John H. Myers
John M. Steck
T. Russell Catther
Lowery
Virginia Tailoring Company
Cardinal Gibbons
WA. A
Ernest Magalis
Cumberland Hospital
Uncle
J. Robert Magalis
Bob
Game Institution
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Cook
Robert Glass
S. Washington St
APPLE
P. M
U.S. Marines
Claude H. Ryan
U. 5
Hung Gan BE
Pure Manufacture
SAC OS
Secretary of Navy
Daniels
SPAR
The
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