03 Jun 1954
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Newspaper
Mckean County Miner
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1954
Page
1
A large class of seniors prepares to receive diplomas tonight amid exercises highlighting the milestone. The event underscores the culmination of years of study and the transition to new chapters for graduates and families.
The Iseniue class at Smethport will graduate at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium with Dr. Ceci Davis and Robert, valedictorian, and Charlotte Tanner, salutatorian, delivering addresses. Awards include DAR History, American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars trophies. The program features processional, oration, salutatory, recitals, anthems, and the presentation of diplomas by R. A. Digel. Graduates include Sally Anderson, Donna Jean Bean, Marshall Beyre, Paul Berlin, Patricia Ann Bickford, Justine Bogart, Shirley Ram Brockitt, Milford Adam Brougham, and others.
Smethport hosts a public chest X-ray clinic on Thursday June 17 from 12 noon to 7 pm funded by Christmas Seal Sale proceeds. The Mass Survey offers free statewide screening in McKean County via the Pennsylvania Department of Zenith and local health groups to detect tuberculosis and heart disorders in residents fifteen and older. Last year 6208 county residents were X-rayed with 86 TB suspicions and 165 additional cases detected. adults are urged to have annual chest X-rays for early disease detection.
The Hubbers under coach Jim Donovan dominated Northwestern Pennsylvania and Southwestern New York in district B and county meets. They opened with Port Allegany and Kane wins, beat Warren in a key triangular, and captured county Smethport and district titles with strong showings from Shenango, Ridgway, Bradford, and Port Allegany runners. State meet qualifiers did not advance.
Announcement from George Bviatt, superintendent, outlines a water mains flushing schedule for Smethport next week. Tuesday lines cover Main and East streets. Wednesday lines cover Tushen and King, Green, North, Marvin streets, plus Rosell Avenue. Low pressure expected during flushing with 766,000 total customers affected.
The Bradford Journal reports 74 boys from McKean County and surrounding towns entered in the annual Derby on June 19 in Bradford. Classes split by age 11 to 12 and 13 to 14, with 18 parade divisions and a 1 band drum corps. The event includes pre Derby activities, weigh ins, official shirts, and sponsored by local Bradford papers.
Lt Orto H Kane of Smethport and grandson of Otto Kane died in the Bennington disaster. Funeral rites were held at St John’s Episcopal Church with Rev. Robert Sears officiating. A prayer service preceded the church rites and committal at Forest Lawn cemetery. Survived by wife, parents, four sisters Hannah Elizabeth Bugetile Harriet and Susan, brother Evan O Kane of Princeton, N J, and grandfather Oring Hamlin of Smethport.
Robert Glorner named studio manager for Smethport High School's WERM station this summer succeeding Russell Wells. Garner to assume post starting Wednesday, June 9.
Smethport observes a week of events June 14 to 19 with three parades featuring bands and civic groups. A funeral cemetery ceremony at Rose Hill includes remarks by US District Attorney John W. Mellvaine of Erie and tributes to veterans, followed by a long parade along Main Street ending at the cemetery.
Thomas J. Patton, assistant director of Agriculture Extension, will direct agricultural program across 16 counties. The announcement lists key counties and staff, notes Alpine Been variety, and highlights roles at State College and Southport event planning committees. The parade week features a large fire department march, veterans bands, and a countywide convention with 100 delegates expected.
The annual 4 H Officers Training Meeting will be held June 1 in the auditorium of Smethgort High School. Norman Everly of the Pennsylvania State University Extension Service will lead the reporters’ briefing with W. A. Rogs, county agent, as in charge alongside presidents, secretaries, and other officers.
Swethport High School crowd attends an evening program featuring Rev. Kenneth Berlin of Swethport Eeangedia Mismoa Church Wye. He delivers a conviction filled sermon urging faith and action, citing St Francis of Assisi and other noted men of conviction. The 1954 graduating class of 62 enters in a ceremonial procession with music, followed by a formal program including hymns, a sermon, and benediction.
Smethport High School seniors plan a Friday evening departure from Olean via Erie Railroad to New York City. They will stay at the Knickerbocker Hotel with tours of Manhattan Radio City United Nations and a Sunday church visit or leisure time. Chaperones include Mrs Glartier and Mr and Mrs Oscar Anderson.
Recount of the midyear meeting of the Roosevelt High Ney Association notes a $100 contribution from the Smethport Chamber of Commerce was inadvertently omitted from the donations. The report apologizes for the error and references a cancer-related matter and a second place finish, with unclear details due to damaged text.
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