Convention Triumphs Over Rain In Smethport
The first county convention of the American Legion in Smethport succeeded despite near constant rain. Kane was chosen as next year’s reunion site. officers were elected including Commander Harry McCluskey and several vice commanders. A large parade, air shows, and field events drew hundreds, with Kane winning the silver cup in the athletics and Smethport taking overall honors in the meet.
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American Legion
de Smethport
Sara Tey
Kane
Court House
Harry McCluskey
Kane Senor
D. A. Hubbard
Bradford
WW. A. Ostrander
Smethport Pont
O. E. Peterson
Ludlow
Grover C. Beredell
Hoy
Legion
Mar
Island Perk
W. Aa. Hovey
Mt. Allen
Emery
Fradford
Kerit Heey
Comes Farm
J. D. Wagarth
A. RK
Burleigh
Port Allegany
Rand
Port Alierany
American Legion Post
Moen
Buckfast Post
Stacthport
Eaut Street
Connictmarch
Byron Street
United Showa Carnival Company
Toxens
Manlin Bank & ‘Trust Co
Se Future Menuire
Fair Grounds
Brivford
Port Negray
Smethport
Kaneena Smethport
Benson
Donking
Gallagher
Royalrd
Livermore
Smart
Min
Hee
Nicholas
Smethport Beats Bradford Prebee Team In Exciting Fairgrounds Game
Smethport defeated Pre bee seam of Bradford at the fair grounds Sun Way by a margin of eight in BR. The match was one of the most tense of the era with East Smethport proving a fast fielding unit. East Smethport pitchers Stickles and Crawford starred while Pooler caught.
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Iowa
Calderwout
Mall S
Nienokiy
Fener Bo
Iarsen
Deneaver
Workiey
Kooning
Rowe
Simperesi
Wortley
Livermore
Nicholas
Tierson
EL van- Limery
Brownell
CR. Long
Ed Porter
E Studhulme
Te Morrigan
Maleatni
Kane
Bradford
Wie
Post
Amelioi Legion Fron Gradtivd
Kine
Kahne
Anderson Aid Haas Ji
Garr Feo
Bradfon Pilcher
Bathing
Kane A.B
H. P.O
E. Ardy
Johnnson Ty
Yoo Ou
Swangon
Pierson Stee Ee Mesaly
Toffy
Anderson
Bradford Aub
AH. P.O. A
Hubayd
Peu
Wuerell
Shelgren
Soncono
Willer
Miller Stickies
Eaat Smellport
Main Street
Mr. Stickles
Bucktail Rest
Klaa
Exhipeas
Soldier
Smethport
Prebeeseam
Fair Grounds
East Smethport
Hroethart
Dratink Cand If Many Fans Are Anxious To See Whith
Costanso
Tradford
Zimberland
Cassidy
Crawford
Pooler
Potter County Population Shifts and Town Figures
Census figures show Tolfer county lost about 7000 in population during the prior decade, with most districts declining. Roulette Hamer township and Taleton buck the trend with small gains, while Taleton is the largest town at 2989 and Couderanart next at 2486. Austin records 1956 and Shinglenonay 1168.
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Potter County
Tolfer County
Hamer Townahins
Taleton
Couderanart
Austin
Boy Scouts Engage At Guba Lake Camp
A lengthy item describes Boy Scouts at Guba Lake with instruction on camp duties and display of skills. It notes troop leadership under Master Artie MePorainet and references disciplinary actions for infractions. The column also includes a separate note on a Cortland County crops forecast and a county fair anecdote from A. B. Stickles.
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Sinetiyoyt
Leke Antler
Renton
Aiida
Mshling Forest
Wrestler challenges crowd at street carnival show
A street carnival featured a wrestler who offered five dollars to anyone who could not throw him in five minutes. Miller Stickles of East Smethport lasted the time Thursday, while C. L. Le held the five minutes Saturday. Stickles finally threw the pro in one minute, prompting the visitor to threaten quitting the show.
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Farleigh
Port Allegany
Lyceum
Grange National Bank of Smethport
Smethport
Anderson
Paul Denning
Anerson
Johnson
Mr. Boudon
Jersey Lemon
Miller Stickies
East Smethport
C. L. le
Miler Stickles
The Democrat offers reduced subscription rates and reader growth
The Democrat announces a limited time offer starting Wednesday August 26 to new readers in McKean County with six months for four dollars and monthly rates for cash. the paper notes rising prices and urges quick signups as circulation is expected to rise. A Smethport factory shutdown for repairs, Hyatt Brothers and Wilson report a four barrel well in Tellands and a found Delonga-Kpsley toutteracity plate is sought at Wright House.
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Ceas
McKean
Democrat
Wis Afl
Pd Sedi Fey
Ine
Aver Tig Exchen
Advayiine
Murderer 35 Lodged in Elk County Jail
A 35 year old man, accused of murder, is jailed in Elk County. Police report say he confessed after capture, claiming he disposed of a murder weapon in woods near a city. Officers sought a location but the suspect could not recall the exact place, delaying the search for the gun.
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Elk County
Kine
Aue
Meyda Massedndie
Lavy
Cosel
Che
Damentus
Fay
Wes Neought
Lorin
Ely
Eir
Shevift Muiyal
BLU
Hidurksnier
Taulow
Aries
Fourth Annual Stock Judging Contest at Melson County Fair
McKean County youths aged fourteen to twenty are invited to enter the Fourth Annual Stock Judging Contest to be held at the Melson County Fair on September 10. The event offers prizes, including premium calves, and focuses on education with about two hours required. Entries must be filed by September 4. premiums will be paid September 17. The fair features livestock judging, a diverse midway, and performances by The Three Raymonds and others.
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He Melson
Poin
Widved
McKean Gownty
Hself
Enseo Bureau
W. H. Emery ,Jr
Raymonds
Fishers
Harry Wheadon
American Legion
Smethport
2. L. Dennis
Eldred
Smethport Schools To Open Monday With New Staff
Smethport schools prepare to start Monday as pupil numbers rise. Saintey Wright named principal of Cheater L. Renn, with Jame Me. Bright returning after prior posts. June sees broad staff reassignments including Miss Vir Jones, Miss Marjorie Cleison resignations, and multiple reengagements across grades and departments.
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Saintey Wright
L. Renn
Bright
Mia School
Misa Vir Jones
Ito
Marjorie Cleison
Abs
George A. Wescott Dies After Illness in Bradford Area
George A. Wescott died at 8 Hewned Avenue after a long Bright's disease illness. He lived in Bradford area most of his life and worked as foreman in the Evening Record’s job printing department. He also ran the Beson Wood farming firm at Belvidere, NW, and was a member of Bradford Typographical Union No. 188 and the Presidents Union in Akron.
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George A. Wescott
George A. Weacott
Kang Summit
Bright
Soma Tire
Evening Record
Besonwood
Belvidere
Bradford, Typoical Union
Presemen’s Union
Akron
C. Nott
Midateport Fc
Catt
Corrollton
Clayton Weseatt
Zone City
Bradford Star
Should Keep Bees Campaign Told to Farmers
Mr Green of the experimental department of the Bureau of Agriculture in Harrisburg visited the Democrat and urged farmers to keep bees as a revenue source and to combat diseases. The department plans to publish valuable information on beekeeping and aid keepers in every way.
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Green
Experimental Department
The
Bureau of Agriculture
Harrisburg
Aifles
St Marys Doctor Appointed Federal District Attorney
President Wilson appoints Dr Drigcall of St Marys as federal district attorney for the western district of Pennsylvania with headquarters in Pittsburgh.
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ST. Marys
Wilson
Drigcall
Western District of Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Smethport Vote Defeats Fire Equipment Bond Proposal
A Smethport ballot on Tuesday rejected a fifteen thousand dollar bond for fire department purchases. The measure fell 139 to seven in favor with opponents worried about bonded debt and town taxation. If approved, the plan would have funded motor hose wagon engines hydrants ladders hoses and related gear for twenty years.
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Smethport
Rixford to Host Smewport Team Next Sunday
The Rixford baseball squad prepares to face the Smewport team next Sunday on the grounds at 4539 p.m. The visiting team, regarded as strong, has struggled in previous meetings with Rixford. Sprague may start on the mound for Thadford 04, based on his pitching role in recent games.
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Rixford
Smewport Tem
Hig
Hixford
Ita
Johnsonbure Bride Weds Eldred Noble Eldred Couple
Miss Genevieve Kathryn Ireland, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Ireland of Eldred, became the bride of Perry M Johnson of Johnsonbure in a Wednesday afternoon ceremony at the Methodist Episcopal church. Rev E J Fairweather officiated in a beautiful rural wedding.
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Eldred
Genevieve Kathryn
Two Year Old Girl Basks in Airplane Ride Near Smethport
In Smethport last Wednesday a local air tour drew several residents aboard Lint Emery's airplane. Among the riders was Claude Heinlein and his one year old daughter Jane. The child enjoyed the trip as weathered by Wright House spectators and participants alike.
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Smethport Peopl
Emery
Claude Heinlein
Jane
WA Thuch
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