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    May 23, 2013 |Story| Interior Journal

  1. Ralph Blanton, 75

    Ralph Blanton, 75, of Buddy Caudill Lane in Waynesburg, passed away Wednesday, May 15, at his residence. 
    Ralph Blanton, 75, of Buddy Caudill Lane in Waynesburg, passed away Wednesday, May 15, at his residence.  Born Saturday, July 17, 1937, in Hamilton, Ohio, Ralph was a son of the late Lester and Jayne Flora Blanton. He proudly served his country and...
    2. May 23, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  2. Five for your planner: Friday, May 24

    <strong>1. Memorial Day parade</strong>
    1. Memorial Day parade Wreath-laying ceremony and memorial service, 1 p.m. Sunday, May 26, at World War I monument in front of Boonsboro Town Hall, 21 N. Main St., Boonsboro. Parade down Main Street, 2 p.m. 2. Cedar Lawn Guest speaker Fred L. Shinbur,...

    Tags: World War I (1914-1918), Memorial Day, Human Interest, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)

    3. May 22, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. Memorial Day observances planned [Havre de Grace]

    A pleasant Memorial Day weekend, dear readers! Memorial Day observances will be conducted May 27 at 9 a.m. at Angel Hill Cemetery and then proceed to Tydings Memorial Park by 11 a.m. Contact the American Legion Post 47, 410-939-0234. Memorial Day...

    Tags: Dining and Drinking, War of 1812, Havre de Grace, Memorial Day, Human Interest

    4. May 22, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  4. Community Calendar - May 23 to 24

    Today Toddler Time for ages 18 to 36 months, Smithsburg Library, 11 a.m. Exchange Club of Hagerstown meets at Nick’s Airport Inn, 12:15 p.m. Hagerstown Kiwanis Club meets at Academy Theater Banquet & Conference Center, 58 E. Washington St.,...

    Tags: Libraries, Arts and Culture

    5. May 22, 2013 |Story| Aberdeen News

  5. Ervin Opp

    Funeral service for Ervin Opp, 87, of Eureka will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2013, at Eureka Reformed Church.
    Funeral service for Ervin Opp, 87, of Eureka will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2013, at Eureka Reformed Church.  Burial in Eureka City Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.  Ervin died Saturday, May 18, 2013,...

    Tags: Family, Deere and Company, Religion and Belief, Christianity, Reformed

    6. May 22, 2013 |Story| Daily American

  6. Arnold M. "Arnie" Weidner, 81, Berlin

    Arnold M. &ldquo;Arnie&rdquo; Weidner, 81, Berlin, was called from this earth by his heavenly father on May 21, 2013, at Somerset In-Touch Hospice. Born Oct. 31, 1931, in Allegheny Township, he is the son of the late Fred and Amelia (Woida) Weidner. Preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary Sloan; sister Rose Wasylczak, brothers-in-law John Sloan and Rev. Earnest Hale. Survived by brother Ed (Mary) and family, Philadelphia; stepson Gene (Valary) Riel, Ohio; niece Spring Rose (Dennis) McManus, Philadelphia; sister-in-law Gladys (Rodger) Hale, W. Va.; brother-in-law Rev. Clay (Gerry) Sloan, Florida; niece Ruth Ann (James) Moss, Florida; niece Linda (Joe) Meyer, Ohio; other nieces and nephews; and special friends Connie, Leah, and Cindy. A 1949 graduate of Berlin Brothersvalley High School where he was active in FFA as a chapter president, county reporter, and state secretary. A Korean War veteran, he served with the United Nations forces for 16 months during and after the war, he also served as a military policeman. Among his medals were the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Ribbon, the United Nations Medal, ROK Presidential Unit Citation, Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Star, and Korean Occupation Medal. He was discharged as a corporal. After the war, he took a job with General Expressway of Chicago as a tractor-trailer driver until the company relocated. Arnie was a lifelong dairy, beef and grain farmer, a family business in Allegheny Township. He was a life member of Berlin VFW Post 7295, where he served two terms as commander and was also selected as all state commander. Member of Berlin American Legion Post 445 where he served as assistant chaplain. He also served six years as a constable for Allegheny Township Arnie was also often seen at the Lions Clubs, churches, and schools giving speeches on the Korean War and the cause of the war. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin. Viewing from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Glen Savage, Rev. Paul Yanke officiating.&nbsp; Interment Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, 630 Church Rd., Fairhope, PA 15538.&nbsp; Graveside Military Honors provided by the Berlin Veterans Home. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
    Arnold M. “Arnie” Weidner, 81, Berlin, was called from this earth by his heavenly father on May 21, 2013, at Somerset In-Touch Hospice. Born Oct. 31, 1931, in Allegheny Township, he is the son of the late Fred and Amelia (Woida) Weidner....

    Tags: Awards and Prizes, Crime, Law and Justice, United Nations, Korean War (1950-1953), Unrest, Conflicts and War

    7. May 22, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant

  7. READER SUBMITTED: Flags For Our Veterans

    Enfield
    On Sunday May 19 some wonderful Enfield Girl Scouts and American Legion 154 installed American Flags at three local cemeteries: St. Adalberts, Holy Cross and Saint Bernards for Memorial Day.

    Tags: Memorial Day

    8. May 22, 2013 |Story| Daily American

  8. Arnie Weidner made many friends along his journey

    Arnie Weidner, who died Tuesday, never knew a stranger.
    Daily American correspondent
    Arnie Weidner, who died Tuesday, never knew a stranger. In fact, this Korean War veteran and Allegheny Township farmer could tell the most interesting and colorful stories about his life. He had friends everywhere – at the Veterans Home...

    Tags: Auction Service, Awards and Prizes, Wars and Interventions, International Military Interventions, United Nations

    9. May 22, 2013 |Story| Petoskey News

  9. Leonard M. Ward, 87

    Leonard M. Ward, 87, of Harbor Springs, passed away May 21, 2013, at his home.
    Leonard M. Ward, 87, of Harbor Springs, passed away May 21, 2013, at his home. He was born July 23, 1926, at Five Mile Creek near Harbor Springs to Denton and Myrtle (Howse) Ward. He attended Five Mile Creek School and Harbor Springs Schools. He...

    Tags: U.S. Navy

    10. May 21, 2013 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  10. Our Picks: Memorial Day Events Around New Haven

    <strong>North Haven Memorial Day Parade</strong>: May 25, 10:30 a.m. North Haven Middle School, 55 Bailey Rd., North Haven.
    North Haven Memorial Day Parade: May 25, 10:30 a.m. North Haven Middle School, 55 Bailey Rd., North Haven. Orange Memorial Day Parade: May 26, 10:30 a.m. High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Rd., Orange, (203) 891-4790. Woodbury Memorial...

    Tags: New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Haddam, Human Interest, Memorial Day, Arts and Culture

    11. May 21, 2013 |Story| Daily Pilot

  11. Community & Clubs: Plenty of fish to fry at carnival

    The 66th annual Fish Fry and Carnival will take place May 31 through June 2 at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa. The three-day event will include the traditional world-famous $10 fish dinners, hamburgers, hot dogs, desserts, the annual cute baby contest, opportunity drawings, wine and beer.
    The 66th annual Fish Fry and Carnival will take place May 31 through June 2 at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa. The three-day event will include the traditional world-famous $10 fish dinners, hamburgers, hot dogs, desserts, the annual cute baby contest,...

    Tags: Entertainment Events, Human Interest, Arts and Culture, Festive Events, Haiti

    12. May 22, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  12. Boca, West Boca Memorial Day events salute vets

    Add three concerts, a ballet performance and a new party for an autism group to the traditional Memorial Day salutes to veterans in the city and county. Organizers are counting on families sticking around for the long weekend instead of getting out of...

    Tags: Music, High Schools, Rentals, American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), Memorial Day

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