Here are excerpts from articles on the Butler Eagle's front page June 9, 1944.
ALLIED SUPREME HEADQUARTERS, London, June 9 — Reinforced Allied invasion armies stormed ste...
Heroes enjoy 'USO' show, 'joyous celebration'
PENN TWP — An airport hangar party sent World War II veterans back in time for a night of fun Saturday.
To end a week of pro...
Here are excerpts from articles on the Butler Eagle's front page June 7, 1944.
LONDON, June 7 — Some of the first assault troops who stormed the French beaches were mowed...
Charlie Stitt, an Army veteran and retired AK Steel executive, wanted to take a trip to Normandy to tour the beaches stormed by thousands of courageous GIs on June 6, 19...
Here are excerpts from articles on the Butler Eagle's front page June 6, 1944.
WASHINGTON, June 6 — Following is President Roosevelt's prayer for success of our arms in t...
24 hours that changed the 20th century, Europe, forever
ON OMAHA BEACH, France — All at once, Charles Shay tried to stanch the bleeding from a ripped-open stomach, dull t...
FRIDAY
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Festival events at Cooper's Lake Campground, 205 Currie Road, Slippery Rock
6 to 10 p.m. – Jeep Invasion with Jeeps parked along Butler's Main...
Those interested in learning about the experiences of World War II veterans should visit the Master Modeler Display, a new festival attraction.
This display is a travel...
You don’t have to own a Jeep to have fun at Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival.
You can drive or ride in a Jeep with experienced drivers.
Visit how-to clinics to learn how t...
Enthusiasts send Jeep abroad for 75th D-Day anniversary events
Julius Lorentzson spent about six hours on a ferry Saturday as he traveled 150 miles to Ouistreham, France,...
