07 Mar 1929
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Newspaper
Mckean County Miner
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1929
Page
1
A blast described as a nitro glycetide detonation devastated a local area. Names and places appear garbled, but the event is reported as a Monday incident with multiple individuals mentioned in unclear terms. No clear casualty or outcome details are discernible.
Mrs Bostrom, of Los Angeles, travels a long bus journey amid uncertain conditions. Officials including W. if. Bigery and a Penna Motor Heder figure gather to organize a drive across the county, urging local interest and road work.
A Bucktail Post regular meeting reported the Legion membership drive in progress at The Legion Rooms. Two sides presented progress with 74 members reported and 12 prospective, noting plans for a Louisville convention trip as March anniversaries of the Legion.
Fragmentary OCR hints at figures Pereuson Sabin Bev Yohn Irvine involved in Elm s planning. Uncertain details suggest preparation for a local event or vote with key individuals named in scattered text.
The case involves William Burnett charged with forgery and related offenses. He was tried by a district court and remanded to the penitentiary after a grand jury failed to return a true bill on one transport offense. The record notes the driver witnessed the event and the court proceedings continued.
A seven year old girl, daughter of W., suffered a severely bruised and mangled hand and forearm after her hand was caught in a power washing machine wringer last Saturday. Immediate aid arrived, and Dr. Bury Cherdowlok treated her injuries. She will not sue. The danger of the escape was narrow.
Sunday services announced with evening preaching by the pastor at 7 30, religion classes for youth, a candy sale at W Massar’s hardware, and a note that Sunday evening services start one hour earlier for listeners. A Falls incident reports a boy cut by glass while Morris Ros exbloom family noted.
Fragmentary OCR note records a Methodist church choir meeting with vesting and duties. Mention appears of a supervisor and a Mrs W. B. Wheelday assisting at the organ, with unclear names and roles due to garbled text.
Choate, manager of the Star Theater, announces The Night Waters will lead the program this Saturday. Dore in the lead, with Tossey and Mephair in The Mating Tail as a popular attraction.
Two young men were killed and two others injured when their car crashed into a telegraph pole near McMahon's Corners on the Salamanca road shortly before midnight Tuesday after leaving a basketball game. The deceased were sons of local residents. Both students attended Salamanca and Olean area schools and were reported to be in the hospital with serious injuries.
A fragmentary note records a marriage union among agi Sorgol seniors with brief identifiers and ceremonial phrasing. The readable text mentions a couple and a community event, indicating a local union celebrated within the group.
A garbled report notes the death of Cleason in Florida following an amputation of a left hand after an injury. Br. Robert Memillex performed the operation, with the text indicating the procedure and outcome.
Five people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on the state highway between Trvings and Seneca yesterday at about 1 o clock in the morning. Two occupants were hospitalized with minor or no injuries, while four others escaped more serious harm. involved cars were described as badly damaged. Names listed include Kerhtrind and Purcel of Limestone, with treatment at a local hospital.
Roy E. Dlament of Huneshelm buys property from Associated Producers. The tract includes Kungsholm and Burning Well. Deal concluded amid local business activity and regional real estate movements.
In the SE, Luke's church holds an evening pulpit by rector Rimgway to discuss religious duties and local community concerns. The event is set for 4 o clock with a short sermon and discussion session.
A local anniversary observance marked St Lukes 50th event with attendance noting community service and heritage. Details are limited due to fragmented OCR text, but the milestone recognizes decades of parish activity and senior involvement within the church and neighborhood.
At a busy intersection Tuesday morning two Ford Capta sedans collided. Miss Chase drove one vehicle and Mr Gole St Crosby drove the other. The Ford front axle was damaged. car wrecked against a nearby bank. one Rodeo? student passengers assisted.
State treasurer announces Harrisburg drafts totaling 4,125,790 dollars will be sent to McKean County school districts for the first six months of 1929. The distribution covers 89 districts as part of the state aid program, with funds allocated to each district per the announced schedule.
A fragment from a Swedish church page notes the Dorcas Society meeting on a Wednesday afternoon with cordial invitation extended. It mentions Pastor J B Hallmerte and a feature titled SLATS DIARY in the editorial column, referencing a Johnson on Water Street and multiple informal items.
Unclear OCR text outlines a local council matter involving a veto and a street light project near Main Street. Mentions names and items such as Burdick, Holmes Ginttis, Hallstrom, Chadwick, and a $5 fee, with references to electrical work and a storm or accident context.
County supervisors discuss Clermont Road project to connect townships Sicceant and Hamlin. plan to divide cost and travel impact in winter conditions noted. legislature action awaited. Hon Thomas B Wilson to address County Schoolmasters' Club with remarks on school regulation and dinner at Emery hotel Bradford.
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