Tragic accidental shooting claims East Smethport girl
Hilde Victoria Colson seven of East Smethport was mortally wounded by a 2 caliber rifle discharged accidentally by James Nosco. The shooting occurred while family members were in the yard. coroner ruled accidental death. Funeral held at All Saints Chapel. Colson family faces hardship. Local carpenter Charles Colson recovering from a fall. Also reports a local man, Leo Digel, captured a live butterfly in his garage.
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Hilde Victoria Colson
East Smethport
James Nosco
Norro
James
Charles Colson
Gus Colson
Colson
Naseo
My Ammuni
TE Nasel
Burg Chadwick
Smethport
H. Clay Heffner
Bradford
Jehild
All Saints’ Chapel
W. E. van Dyke
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Ben
Mr. Colson
Carpenter
Raub Backus Wedding in St Luke's Episcopal Church
Miss Gladys Isub daughter of Dr and Mrs Herschel D Fanb of Olean and Edward J Backus son of Mr and Mrs J C Backus of Smethport were married at 6 o'clock Saturday eve in the rectory of St Luke's Church Smethport Rev W E Van Dyke officiated Attendants were Miss Clarissa Backus and Paul J Mundy The bride is from Olean High and Geneseo Normal School graduate The groom a Smethport High School and aviation course alumnus and radio expert connected with Backus Novelty Co, Smethport.
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Backus Novelty Co
Smethport
Two Arrested In Hoatch Raids
Seth McGee and Chas Bond of Colegrove were arrested Tuesday by County Detective J J Allison on liquor law violations. They were brought to Smethport for a hearing before Justice R C Gleason and held for court in 1500 bail each. The arrests followed undercover work by Deputy Floyd Potter of Farmers Valley. Authorities found liquor and mash at McGee’s home and a quantity at Bond’s, initially thought beer but later identified by chemical analysis. The liquids are in county hands and may be used against Bond.
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Seth McGee
Chas Bond
Colegrove
Uer
J. J. Allison
Smethport
Elven
Justice of the Peace
R. C. Glesson
Floyd Potter
Farmers Valley
Potter
Moses
Bond
Bwo
Mir. Allison
McGee's
Leona Kaesler and Elmer John to Marry in Eldred
Announcement states the marriage of Miss Leona Kaesler daughter of Mr and Mrs Sylvester Keesler Smethport to Elmer John son of Maryindale in Eldred on Sunday. Attendants were Arthur Johnson Maryindale and Esther Larson Smethport. Leona worked for Bell Telephone in Smethport. Elmer Johnson manages Johnson Tiling Station at Marvindale. The couple will reside in Marvindale and friends extend congratulations. Tom Mix is expected to attend his father F E B Mix funeral in DuBois upcoming.
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Leona Kaesler
Sylvester Keesler
Smethport
Elmer Johnson
Maryindale
Eldred
Arthur Johnson
Esther Larson
Bell Telephone Co
Bi Johnson
Johnson
Marvindale
Democrat
Tom MIX
Funersi
DuBois
Hollywood
BE. Mix
Backus Couple Reside In Smethport Celebrated
The Democrat joins friends in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Backus on their auspicious occasion as they settle in Smethport.
Opening Day Deer Season Draws Hunters to Smethport
Hunters arrive from distant points as Pennsylvania opens its deer season in Smethport region. Olds Rod & Gun Club members occupy a 600 acre preserve with a 40 winterer lodge and kitchen chef. Clermont Red & Gun Club, with a strong Smethport base, runs its own two week hunt at Clermont. Bear season has been poor so far due to weather, but hunters expect better conditions ahead.
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Pennsylvania
Pelnts
Smethport
Olds Rod & Gun Club
Strethport
Isvill
Clermont Red & Gun
Worthy Clermont
Stada Fts
SCORELESS GRID CLASSIC AT PORT ALLEGANY IN HEAVY RAIN
Port Allegany hosts Smethport on a soggy Thanksgiving afternoon in a 0–0 grid clash. Smethport dominates statistically with 1st downs and yardage yet foul play and wet field hinder scoring opportunities. Shorty Petruzzi and Captain Scott late drives test Port, but penalties and offside calls keep the game scoreless. Continued on Page 2, Cot 4.
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Port Allegany
Kane Biel
Port Altega
Son Smethport
Port
Alto Smethport
Pork
Smethport
Cen Fuld
Scott
Ron
al Inwea
Shorty Petruzzi
Gealine
Shorty
Fort Allegany
Gigi
Toca! Ine
Shorty Petruzz
van Dusen
Ujungerford
Canopus Nominates For Coming Election
Smethport Canopus Club held a noon meeting at Grand Central hotel to nominate officers for the coming year. The annual election is set for Monday December 9 with nominees including President J W Bouton, Dr C R Long, H J Hockenberry, Vice President Dr We Ortrander, Secretary H L Hockenberry, Treasurer S L Fry and W P Walsh.
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Smethport Canopus Club
Grand Central Hotel
J. W W. Bouton
C. BR. Long
H. J. Hockenberry
Dr. We Ortrander
H. L. Hockenberry
S. L. Fry
W. PP. Walsh
Treasurer-Elect Henderson of Bradford Stricken Ill
Charles H. Henderson treasurer elect of McKean County has been seriously ill at his home in Bradford for the past week. His condition remains critical and the outcome is greatly feared as anxiety grows among local residents and party supporters.
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Henderson
Bradford
Charles H. Henderson
McKean County
Iorsry
Beadford
Mrr. Henderson
Edna Gladys Milken and John Reed Married in Smethport
Miss Edna Gladys Milken of Tunx gutawney and John Donald Reed of Clarion united in marriage at Smethport Methodist Episcopal Church on Thursday afternoon November 24. Rev. A. W. McDougald officiated in a Melavug ceremony.
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Edna Gladys. Milken
Tunxgutawney
John Donald Reed
Clarion
Smethport Methodist Eulacopal Church
A. W. McDougald
Bolivar Woman Killed In Overhead Bridge Crash
Mrs. Rene Green of Bolivar aged 28 was fatally killed when her car crashed into a ditch and overturned on the Lamabee highway over the Pennsylvania railroad tracks near Farmers Valley. Earl Richardson, also of Bolivar, escaped with minor injuries as Mrs. Green was pinned beneath the wreckage. The car belonged to Richardson according to his account.
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Rene Green
Bolivar
Lasabee
Green
Earl Richardson
Richardson
Richardson Lo Devoner Helter
Bradford
Bucktail Minstrels Brighten Legion Lyceum Week
A large crowd enjoyed the seventh Bucktail Minstrels at the Legion Lyceum on Monday and Tuesday. Bucktail Post 198 cleared 200 from ticket sales to help repair debts on the Lyceum. The cast featured Ed Bouton and a strong lineup including Mark Pomery, Andrew Van Dyke, and Roy Engstrom with a notable female sextette and a male quartet. Audiences praised the performances, colorful Legion settings, and costumes, with strong vocal soloists and dance numbers drawing acclaim.
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Bucktail Minstrels
Legion Lyncum
Bucktail
American Legion
Lyceum
Bouton
Lester
Mark Pomergy
Ed. Bouton
Walter Brennemar
Jack Alison
A. B. Livermore
GC. R. Leng
Ed Lindholm
Cecil Reynolds
Rush Hoult
Alsy Teeta Hovis
Eb, Bouton
James Donly
Roy Engstrom
Fred Hungivitle
Louis Hull
Andrew van Dyke
Wm. Hungsville
John Hungerford
Maurice Burdick
Don Aogarth
Wm. Taylor
J. L Bforrison
Quirk
Gunn McCoy
Albert Johnson
Frank Baker
Bob Bouton
Don Hogarth
J. L. Morrison
Roy Ensstram
Cecil Reynolty
Lst
Dr. Tavermure
Tlndholm
de, Long
Miss Hovis
Legion
Tilen
Reception for New Pastor at Methodist Church
The Methodist Episcopal church held a reception Wednesday evening for Rev Archib MacDougald his wife and Miss Priscilla. Attendees included Dr J F Lefer of Orlean Rev Mr MacDougald Principal Stanley Bright Mrs E F Banton Mrs Ivis Hull and Miss Teeta Heyis with Miss Leonore Lemmler performing. Refreshments were served by church relief and a pleasant hour followed. A Ford 1927 model car ad appeared in the notice.
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Methodist J Episcomal Church
Archig MacDougald
MacDougald
Priscilla
J. F. Lefer
Orean
dacDougald
Stanley Bright
E. Fe, Banton
Ivis Hull
Teeta Heyis
OVEN OF LAST ROOSEVELT GAP FLOWS TRAFFIC
Heavy rains have flooded nearby streams raising waters but no local damage. In Olean floodwaters neared a highway bridge on Stato Street, deemed unsafe, with Smethport motorists diverted toward Smethport.
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Roosevelt
Olean
Stato Strost
Maro So
Local Industry Expands Electric Power Use at Nor wich Chemical
East Smethport welcomes a major industrial push as Nor wich Chemical plans two large electric heating units at the factory by early next year. Projected current draw reaches 21 000 kilowatts, vastly exceeding current town usage of 25 000 kilowatts for a typical period. Borough Electric Superintendent Seth Norman completed a miniature sub station at the plant with three 2 1 2 1 transformers, three 74 4 KVA transformers and three 2300 volt lines, while Westinghouse Electric Co. handles installation and Bradford Electric Co. oversees service. The venture, signaling renewed factory activity, could bring modest rate relief and broader prosperity.
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Norwich Chemical Ca
East Smethport
Seth Norman
Nearman Aid
Westinghouse, Bicetric Co
Ammourie
Bradford Electrle Co
Almena Wright Answered Summons in Port Allegany
Almena E Comes Wright died suddenly at home in Port Allegany on a Saturday night after frail health. Born December 14 1950 she was the daughter of David D and Vilatta Smith Comes. Survived by two daughters, one sister, three brothers and seven other relatives. Funeral held at Port Allegany with interment in Fairview cemetery.
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Almena Comes Wright
Smelthport
Nad
Port Allegany
Bre
Anme
Wright
David D
Vilatta Smith
Alt
Potato Creek
Eseok Comes
Amore
Almena Comes
Gistora
Gracioux
Almena E. Comes
Daniel M. Wright
Clarence Billingsley
Nella Eckwall
Jamestown
N.Y
Daniel Slocum
Rochasker
Clinton TD
Games
Smethner
Eseck D. Cornes
Port Alle
Fairview Cemetery
Wonder View High Above the Susquehanna Detour Ends
The Roosevelt Highway opens a 13 mile paved link between Wysex and Wratusing, part of the Wolverine Way. The new route shortens Detroit to New York distance to about 580 miles, boosts traffic through Smethport, and ties Pennsylvania routes to a transcontinental system. A Roosevelt Highway Association ceremony marked the opening.
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Wysex
Wratusing
Roosevelt Highway
Erle Ta
Port Jervis
N. Y
New York
New England
Cleveland
Chico
Pennsylvania
Dowall
New Yorks
Smethport
Canna
Michigan
Detroit
London
Hamilton
Niagara
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Highway Association Omnciala Jhas
Bagford -Amerie
Aleadit Taounts
Trafic
Ohio
New Jersey
Dry Raiders Hit Limestone Oasis v Bradford
Six federal prohibition agents raided four Limestone locations on Monday and seized home brew spirits. Five people were arrested with two arraigned in Salamance and Lamorrow. Walter W. Wilson, J. P. Casey, and Francis Sanzo faced bonds ranging from 560 to 1,000 dollars. A large quantity of intoxicants was found at Sal Massaro and Angelo Mancuno’s residence.
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Bradford
Limestone
United States
W. J. Simms
Walter W. Wilson
J. P. Casey
Timestone House
Francis Sanzo
Sal Massaro
Angelo Manc Uno
Rar
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Amada Olson
Logal
Leo Digel
Keesler-Johnson
Backus
Canopus
Lamabee
Kane
Damearat
Fealler
Almena Wright
Wonder View
Susquehanna
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