French Creek News Letter of Local Interest
A long prose collection notes numerous social visits in French Creek area. Guests include Dee LM and Mrs Lee Parks, Winifred Parks, Charley Parks, Louie Munger, Roy Simmelink, Hannah Bennink, Hiram Beckerink, Edward Beckerink, Will Van Horden, Bessie, and many neighbors. Ice coated pavements caused several vehicular ditches. John Henry Reed’s Ford caught fire after radiator issue. Christmas events at Cutting school and church youth group gathering are described along with birthdays and community thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prench Cree
Dee
Lee Parks
Winifred
Charley Parks
Hannah Bennink
Hiram Beckerink
Corry
Edward Beckerink
Will van Hrden
Bessie
Wal Neckers
Henry Beckerink
Albert Queerveld
Clymer
John Henry Reed
Reed
May Bensinie
George Still
Union City
Minnie Bensinie
James Gravin
Gordon
Corry Hospital
Smu
Amy
Lead King
Betty King
Joh
Grace Hinkley
Sielfeld
Charles Redding
James
Brie
Joe Neveski
Patrie
Joe Nevereski
Harry Bensink
I Sivent
Albert Bensink
Homer Loontis
Frenutt Creek
Benjamin TenHarken
Garret Bensink
Loren Uppermut
Quiet Spartansburg Sees Silent Sunday and Funerals
Spartansburg observed a calm Sunday with no church services as residents reported quiet streets and subdued activity. The town noted multiple funerals and social visits, with residents returning from travels, hunting tales, and holiday preparations amid ongoing local concerns about deer and community events.
Butler youth shot in arm ends hunting season
Venango County reports a accident during hunting when Bruce Davie, 16, of Matt Butler, was wounded in the left forearm around 9 30 yesterday. The shell damaged bone as he exited the hunting party's vehicle. Uncles Robert and Lee Greer assisted and a tourniquet was applied before he was rushed to Oil City Hospital. The group, including several relatives and guests, faced confusion over which gun discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OL City
Venango County
Bruce Davie
Matt Butler
Oil City
Yaterdy
Davis
Robert
Lee Greer
Bart Davis
East Butler
Tramp steals purse after charity meal request
Mrs. Viegit Stuck of 370 Seneca Street offered food to a tramp who entered her kitchen. He shoved her aside, grabbed a pocketbook containing a $140 ring and cash, then fled. Police found the empty purse and keys. ring and money missing. Witness described the thief as wearing a black cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Seneca Street
Ms. Stuck
Carol Singers Unable to Come to Gorey Christmas Program
English Carol Singers from James Town, N. B. cannot travel to Gorey next Sunday to sing Christmas carols. Their absence disappoints hundreds hoping for a record audience. Instead, Gorey’s First Methodist Episcopal Church will host a gospel hymn service led by a large chorus, inviting all to attend for a uplifting evening of familiar hymns and Christian inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Gorey
Mpiscapaly
Opportunity Club Christmas Party Attended by Members
A merry Christmas party was held last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Mount on West Frederick Street. About twenty members of the Opportunity Club of the Presbyterian Church gathered for their annual event. Holiday decorations and a Christmas tree filled the room. A large number of toys were contributed by class members for distribution to children in need. Mrs. H. B. Smith, Mrs. O. W. Bracken, and Mrs. J. J. Mount were placed in charge of the toy distribution. Christmas treats followed the project, with Mrs. Mount, Mrs. W. Auer, Mrs. W. Genham, and Miss Macion Smith serving a salad course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
Henry More
King
Amy King
Charles Redding
Aiten
Will
Gabriel
Reformed Church of Clymer
Frederick Vanier Schasft
French Creek
Americum
Benjamin TeWinkle
Lawrence Dunnewold
Burton Dunnewold
George Legters
Milton Deuink
Ed Wiggers
Indges
Supervisory
J. Wardes
Walter Schruers
Jess Meerdink
Philip Skepps
Howard
Clifford Ketters
Gilbert Toa
Frederick ‘Vander Schantz
Maxine ‘Wright
Nits Neekers
Christian Endeavor
Sara Bensink
Art Johnson
Jamestown
Tobagon
Anna Vander Schaaf
Albert Bensink
Mr. Bensink
Henry Bensink
Richsthof
North East
Harry Hensink
Westfield
Garret Hensink
Clymer
Perkins
Sherman
Spartansburg
Hells
Clinton «Smith
Et County
Gerald Lincoln
Inoy
Grice Thompson
Dorothea Knight
Annyd Taylor
Titusville
Harry Knight
James Paul
J. Stewart Paul
Titusville Hospital
Grenn Burton
R. V. Ssreve
Rishoberger
Carry
L. M. Rose
Byler
Norfolk
George Walker
Erie
BD. Bryant
Union City Hospital
W. H.llsdort
Alstery
Mary Holford
Arthur
I. D. Obert
Edward Reed
Charles W. Richardson
Charles ‘Torrey
Union City
Wayne S Solkeng
Odd Fellows
Fose Hill
Shreve
William Bennett
Thomas Fallon
Bradford
Reynolda
Warren
L. L. Shreve and Sons
Williard and
Loren
DeYoung
Fort Puller
Snaranshere
W. P. Burlingham
Aved Yantra
Ridith Winans
Merle Gavieny
Florenne
Trvanville
D. D. Stramphan
Meg
Katherine
C. E. Sturdewant
Betty
Vera Morrison
Irs
L. L. Shreve
Wir
J. E. Mount
West Frederick Street
W. Bracken
J. J. Mount
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Charles Richardson
Sparta
Chautaugus County
Warren Gertz
Albert Smolle
Day More
Let Stafford
Stafford
Lawrence Bennink
North Bas Bn
Butler
Luke Shreve
Ray Schreckengost
Ray Blakeslee
Jet Pa
Aft
Eli Schreckengost
Mabel
Kenneth Clark
Margaret
Edith Pack
Hatchtown
Mildred Atkens
I. M. Rose
Union Bity
L. L. Goldin
Bll Sthreckengust
Doughes
B.C. Coleman
Buffalo
John Ford
Bert Baldwin
T. B. Wallace
Sadie Rogers
Merle Smith
Centerville
M. B. Church
Ina Smith
North Center Street
Corry, Pa
Uddzhlans
Ersonal Finance
Beneficial Loan Society
South Center
Smokemaster
Lis
Uncle Wigaley
Velve
Iron Toys
Silver Bullet
A. Kana Toys
Sunbeam
E. E. Guignon
Opportunity Club
Pick Pen CO
Cincinnati
Keister
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