27 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
Mckean County Miner
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1957
Page
1
Roadside Rest One describes highway rest areas for tourists with tables, parking, and sanitary facilities. It notes state regulation, scenic value, and development plans, including water tests and safety rules, as well as funding and program administration by the General Assembly.
Fragmentary text mentions Bales and Romain along with tax exemption, a calendar year reference, and names Gleeson and Ot. The readable portion is inconsistent and lacks coherent events or outcomes to summarize a clear news item.
The Heart Association will hold the first installation dinner July 7 at Mascole Hall. Awards will be presented and a board election held to fill terms expiring this year.
The Post Office Department announces rate increases effective Monday adding higher charges for special services. Increases cover special delivery, registered, certified mail, parcel post insurance, order fees, and handling for heavy parcels, with exact cents added to each service and minimums set for valuations. No congressional approval required as these charges are for self funding services under Postmaster General Arthur Summersfield.
Mekent County Bar Association reelected officers including Henry A. Onofrio as president and Robert Heath as vice president. Henry Gratt named treasurer and secretary Potter. public relations panel to appear at next meeting as local organizations plan summer inactivity.
William B. Cleveland, longtime refinery supervisor with Carter Oil, will be transferred to Tulsa after a year in Venezuela. The move follows service with the Carter Oil Company and includes his wife and family preparing to relocate from Amuny to Tulsa.
Walter Perry Jr accepted a post in Gonoga Park California on June 24 in a role with Reckendyne aviation. The move ties to an Amertor Aviation recreation project intended to boost environmental progress.
A fragmented text discusses overweight issues and dieting methods, claiming weight loss can occur without hunger through low carb diets and vegetable intake. It outlines material science advances in prosthetics, plastics, and metals, noting ethical standards and professional bodies in orthopedics and surgical device certification.
A Z Hileman secretary of the Port Union borough council attended the 48th annual convention of the Pennsylvania Boroughs Association in Philadelphia this week ending Wednesday. He attended as a member of the State Executive Committee representing the Boroughs Association of McKean and Pick counties.
Ai Mory, a three year veteran from Bradford, captured the 1887 Soap Box Derby title in a photo finish over Dick Boyle and Joseph Lacka i. Bil Barry, sidelined by surgery, watched as local youth competed amid a large crowd, with sponsors Producers Bank and Trust Company and Frank Morty Insurance Agents backing entrants.
The dominant 9 student from Bradford Junior High, son of a building contractor and owner of Northern Hames, won the four day Derby in Akron after a tense late charge. Rivals faded as he sped down the track to claim the coveted prize, with praise for his grit and speed.
J R McEshattan, a 52 year old engineer at the Gunker State Refinery, was injured when his car skidded on a wet pavement after a shower on K Street between KWee and Emleton, Pa. He was taken to Ramon Hospital with severe facial and head lacerations and possible broken bones. His condition was described as serious but stable, and friends planned to visit.
A state study shows sixty percent of Pennsylvanians use private cars to reach work, with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh differing in transit use. Philadelphia over 50 percent take buses or trains, while Pittsburgh surpasses public transport usage. The report, drawn from a federal survey, notes city size and population affect transit reliance and highlights a need for improved planning.
A healthily written piece urges teens to prepare for job interviews by presenting themselves confidently. It stresses good grooming, ethical behavior, and self-respect as keys to professional success, noting parents may fund preparations yet personal effort remains essential. It warns against vanity and overreliance on charm, emphasizing practical readiness.
The Quaker State Refining Corporation held a testimonial dinner Tuesday at Smethport Country Club for retiring and quarter century employees. Speakers included plant manager N. W. Hi genet, VP J. B Healy, and M. Hutter chaired, with service pins for several honorees and music by Burt.
A local sponsor announces a four day Girl Scout Day Camp from July 15 to 18 at Thymilit Poe in Siethpert. Brownies from the nearby area will attend with a $2 fee covering camp costs and treats. Highlights include swimming and badge work under Mrs. Hileman’s supervision with details to be announced next week.
Two county bankers plan to attend a county school. The scene includes references to institutions such as Bradford Bank and Trust Co and officials like H K Moerson, with mentions of a week-long school and a trial driven by cooperation with All Kiell University. The fragmented text hints at a training program and potential legal or professional requirements.
Robert McKeirnan il Chunhy was elected chemino at the section meeting of McKean County Vulture, WV held Wednesday at the Bradford Legion home. Tom Little of Bradford heads the vulture as chef de kare amid disputes over representation and democracy.
Orla J Hamlin marks a birthday at his West Mixeh home with friends, expressing good wishes. The procession of cards and well wishers reflects his long ties, while family members including Mrs R A Diyel and Mrs Susan Oakes are listed among relatives and descendants.
The Smethport Area Joint High School hosts a 6th anniversary dance at Smethport Country Club Saturday. The event runs from 9 to 1 with tickets at 2.50 per couple.
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