Oil Gusher Drilled In At County Farm Near Erie
An oil gusher was struck eight miles south of Erie when workers drilling a water well hit a heavy yellow fluid. Wilste and Zimmer, Erie, report the find unprecedented in their years of operation. Mr Fox and residents at 1138 West 2nd Street recall a similar occurrence nine years ago. Prospectors soon gathered in the area as land options were taken. tests followed but the site was later abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Arthur J
New Waterford
Wilste and Zimmer
Iney
Fox
Ballos Unger
German Sub Fires On U S Steamer Near Atlantic
The American steamer Wascosta was stopped by a German submarine on the high seas and fired four shots across its bow before boarding a searching party. Passengers and deck fragments were hit as the sub fled after signaling the ship to heave to in international code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy United Preas
New York
George R. Self
Passeni- Bers Sai
Republicans of Clymer Name Town Supervisor
A recount will be necessary by the Clymer election board to settle one position after a tie vote. In the town of Clymer, Compton topped one justice of the peace berth with 260 votes, while Albert Neckers and Glif ford Smith tied at 204 for the second post. Pred Selneus had 129, S. C. Ton was re elected town supervisor with 232 to Milton Deuink's 181. Edwin Wiggers won town clerk with 227 to Marion Gallop's 187. Highway superintendent results: Lee Den ink 211, Fred Bensink 114, George Legters 77. Tax collector Lawrence Beckerinit 259, Walter Groters 88. Assessors, school director, and constables listed with no opposition for several offices. Arthur Habluk defeated Bar Storer for supervisor in French Creek. Clifford White beat Clarence Belknap for town clerk by two votes. In French Creek justice results, Leigh Wassink 93 and Myron Wallace 83 for four-year term. Grant Smith 70 was elected for two-year term. Assessors results showed a tie 91. Anna Vander Schaaft led tax collector race with 123. Highway superintendent Arthur Wallace unopposed. Rose son and Myra Neckers unopposed for school director. Subscription ad follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer
Justices of Peace
byle~Compton
Albert Neckers
Glifford Smith
Pred Selneus
S.C. Ton
Milton Deuink
Edwin Wiggers
Marion Gallop
Lee Denink
Fred Bensink
George Legters
Orrin Schurman
Lawrence Beckerinit
Walter Groters
Lloyd Enink
Fred Pardink
John Donk
J. W. Newhouse
Claude Lictus
Raymond Pariivk
Edgar Hechilver
Homer Loomis
Arthur Habluk
Bar Storer
French Creek
Clifford White
Clarence Belknap
Townlerk
Justice of the Peace
Leigh Wassink
Myron Wallace
James Conway
Lucas Gleason
Frank Hapgood
Justice
Grant Smith
School News aTings Officers elected and classes update
The senior class elected officers and held a farewell party for member Priday who will return to North Collins for studies. Grades report 17 in first, 21 in third, and two new students in the third grade. Fourth grade clubs organized for boys and girls. Physical education includes gym and intramurals. noon hour football teams and indoor sports for girls. Local residents visited hospitals and homes. several people keyed to community updates and PT events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
aTings
Dale Spencer
Carlo Markello
Evelyn B
Rhebergen
Doris Howles
North Collins
Francis Whitcher
Hamet Hospital
Erie
FF. A
Preston Smith
Earl Edwards
Tyan Heslink
Tyan Legters
Paul Edwards
Russell Damcont
Harold Ten
Hussen
Robert Humphrey
Claude Hunsberger
Plessantville
Dorothy Graver
Wall
Jace Seeley
Gerald Smith
Everett Warnshuis
Charles Edwards
Mary Lou Mccann
Shiney Swimners
Jimmy Thompson
Alday
Mariam Wassink
Jacobs
C. Kooman
Jamestown
Pirates
Harold TenHuisen
Dodgers
Morris Legters
Giants
Glenn Neckers
Wand
He Toueh~ Downs
Thornton Newhouse
Lions
Eagles
Tyle Damon
Legion Women Meet Again At Mrs Bridges Home
The American Legion Auxiliary held its regular Friday meeting at Mrs. Clayton Bridges residence after a three month break. Mrs. Treseu Rhebergen presided, deciding to move future meetings to evenings. Edna Newhouse reported 652 books read in July and August as part of the library effort. Officers were elected: Mrs. C T Bridges president, Mrs Minnie Geyters first vice president, Mrs Ethel Wallace second vice president, Mrs Mabel Schruers secretary, Mrs Grave Spiser treasurer. An executive committee and bounty group were named. Nine members attended and a salad lunch followed, served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Martha Dameau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Clayton Bridges
Treseu Rhebergen
Presient
Edna Newhouse
C.T. Bridges
Minnie Geyters
Ethel Wallace
Mabel Schruers
Grave Spiiser
Ora Caflisch
Tresea Rhebergen
Nettle Rhe
Missionary and Bible Class Meetings Reported
Ladley Mission meeting at Mrs Myrtle Gallups home featured devotions by Rev Ralph Findley on Do You Earnestly Seek God in My Life. Reports on Home Mission study, Jamestown conference, and a mission box decision were shared. Bible class at Reformed church met with a hymn opening and talks by George and Harold Legters. Remodeling at Clymer Department Store progresses with new fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladley
Methodist Church
Myrtle Gallup
Winifred Christensén
Ralph Findley
Bertha Kooman
Winifred Christensen
Home Mission Department
Jamestown
R. Purdley
Barker
The
Reformed Church
Clifford Lehrhes
John Legters
Cornelius Wikgers
Peter Schurmen
George Legters
Harold Legters
Famous Doctor Misionary to Speak Friday Evening
Dr Paul W Harrison renowned surgeon and medical missionary will address a joint service at Hen church Friday evening. The event, hosted by Abbeait Clymer Hill Reformed churches, will raise funds for foreign missions. The program highlights Harrison’s career in Arabia and his mercy in medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Harr
Arabia
Paul W. Harrison
New York
Matrah
Harrison
Johns Hopkins University
American College of Surgeons
Howler
Yale
America
Persian Gulf
Church and Parish Service Listings Across Denominations
Local church notices list morning and evening worship, Sunday school, and youth activities for ABBE REFORMED METHODIST and NORTH CLYMER churches. Highlights include sermons by Rev. Gerrit Timmer and Rev. Ralph Findley, midweek prayer, and social events with named attendees and visiting guests. The text notes pre communion meetings, teachers and officers meetings, and pastor renewal for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Timmer
Toplo
Warl Dueinke
Timmer
C. E
Jesus
Allott
God
Edin Rhegergen
Young Ladies Mession Band
Lucy Hatch
Methodist Church
Ralph Findley
Seniors Party for Carlo Markello Ends School Year
Members of the Senior Class of 1939 hosted a farewell party for Carlo Markello at class president Dale Spenger’s home on Friday night. Guests included Layon Fardink and others. gifts and refreshments were provided by the young ladies of the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Spenger
Carlo Markello
North Gallins
N. C
Layon Fardink
Doris Rheberzen
Donald Spider
Marty Jacobs
Glen Neckers
Haro Tenhusten
Maynard Wallare
Lorraine Holthouse
Dale Sperber
Melvin Rusink
Carla Markello
Lawrence Oylan
Wedding at North Clymer Unites Read and Hemink
Miss Margaret Read, daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Read, wed Lewis Hemink, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Willan Hemink, in North Clymer. Rev Ralph Pindley officiated as guests heard songs from Lawrence Hemunk Jr and music from Lohengrin and Mendelssohn. The bride wore white brocaded satin with a long train, orange blossom wreath, and carried white roses and gypsophila. attendants included Mrs Doris Smith and bridesmaids Miss Rouslink and Miss Bardink. the ring bearer was Jimmy Lievins. best man was H J Hemlink. the couple planned to reside in North Clymer and begin a farming life with Hemink's father. The wedding drew about 200 guests from Buffalo Pittsburg Connaught and Ashtabula.
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Tovey Aumma
North Chy
Margaret Read
Earl Read
Lewis Hemink
Willan Hemink
Ralph Pindley
Bvo
Salus
Trudy
Lawrence Hemunk, Jr
Buffalo
Rey My. Findley
Allene Pardink
Mendelssohn
Hohar
Doris Smith
Lede Rouslink
Marie Bardink
Jane Real
Jimmy Lievins
Rinis
Ilyd Hemlink
Vsune
North Clymer
Fountain of Murphy's
Jamestown
Stm
Watts
Pittsbureh
Conneaut. O
Aslivihy
Stores Open Thursdays for Village Shops
Businessmen announce Thursday afternoon openings in the village. Feones Whitcher of North East and a member of last year’s graduation class are noted in local activity. A person from Erie receives treatment while Panels handles fences for Clymer. Cards sent to Mrs Alert Arniple and Mrs Ty Johnson recall Mrs Paris Gast and Mrs Clara Johnson, with Mrs Tinatsimson staying for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feones Whitcher
North East
Erie
Clymer
Alert Arniple
Ty Johnson
Paris Gast
Clara Johnson
Tinatsimson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Waterford
Gilbert Ton
U.S
Raiio Service
E. F. Brockman
Western Auto
STORI
Habink
White
Journs
Federal Reserve System 1
the Bank
Julia Dunneweld
Clymer Center
Dha Helthouse
Mina Moore
Corty Hospital
Lambert Popé
Marian Gallup
RX. Williams
Gall
Philip Sheps
Partville
Bray
Len
Fletchers
Uastoria
J. J. Tale
Horton's Miniature Chocolates
Rexall
Clymer Rexall Drug Store
Legion
Delving
Fisctuyres
Nell Bradberry
Joy
Marilyn
Whiamsville
J. Y
Albert Kearns
Mérle Newhouse
G. W. Hawley
Dewittville
Glen Belknap
Sheffield
Neil Bradberry
Pymatuning Dam
Mary Ten Hussen
Worth Clymer
W. Newhouse
Jess Meerdink
Vernon
Barbara
Paul W. Harrison, M. D
H. H. Wessini
East Main Street
Jennie Gravink
Hattie Neckers
Mary Tot
Mary Legters
Lena Tenpas
Harriett Newhouse
Wassink
Paul Meerdink
Judy
Cony. Mx
Willing Meerdink
Kenneth Kooman
Ralph Pindrey
Charles Maguire
Guy Gibbons
Dukes Center
Ase Wiltons
Axminster
C. E. Spitzer
N. Y
Chautaugus
Coffer Club
Gertendé Gravink
Neva Wardes
Gravink
GE Ruslink
Leda
Harold Ruslink
Donald Ruslink
Norman Ruslink
Fred Wardes
Caflisch Saw Mill
Mn Om
Cas Gulf
Milton J. Deuink
Home Owned and Operated
Letters Bros. Market
Clymer, N. Y
Olua Mr
Utry
Brit Theote
Rey
Baereval
Abarivtel
Ganizaile
Lawit
Ralph
Dulversil
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