Cumberland officials planning WWII memorial events

CUMBERLAND (AP) - The Celanese made silks for parachutes, the Kelly-Springfield Tire Co. was involved on the arsenal end, and the rails brought troops who stopped long enough at the Queen City Station for area children to run and buy cigarettes and sodas in exchange for patches.

Becky McClarran of McClarran & Williams, who is one of the organizers, said with Cumberland's rich military history, it only makes sense to focus the efforts there. It started when she and her partner, Dave Williams, talked about how to fill the lull for...