Smethport Local Notes Highlight Cold Week and Socials
The Smethport Democrat reports an unprecedented cold wave and a week of local activity. Norman Simkins received treatment in Olvan, and Miss Etoile Freeman hosted a young people's gathering. A gas shortage affected Helula and schools, while church and social events occurred at Holder's Hall and Concordia Camp. The high steel tower of a new formaldehyde factory nears completion, and local residents attend dances and meetings through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Simkins
Olvan
Helula
Smethport
Eldred
Lyceum
George
Hell
Ames
West Green Street
Pronenttis
Holderg Hall
Smethport Fire Department
Bradford
Walker
Adirondack
Lyle Drake
Kane Hospital
Hamlin Bank Trust Co
Democrat
Mens Co Ct
She Extire
Local Visitors and Weeklong Stays in Northern Towns
The item records numerous short visits and stays in towns such as Mt. Jewett Olvan Kane Coudersport and Bradford. Names include Grance Oakdey Irvin McCarthy John Lindhalvy Elmer Quirk Joseph O'Brien Billie Charnyliln and others. Several villagers traveled to Charleston West Virginia and Syracuse for visits or events during the week and weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Grance Oakdey
Mt. Jewett
Irvin McCarthy
Rome
John Lindhalvy
Elmer Quirk
Joseph. O'Brien
Bradford
Wr. Perlutthand
Billie
Kane
BR. Charnyliln
Olvan
PF. B. Nichol
von. Bell
Idthmore
Bell
Mary Tert
Analehurst
Clark Punk
James Daly
Charleston
Mrrs
Payllis
Trroch
Albert Cole
N.Y
Briavese Kerr
Suis
Otel
Rathborne Knox
Coudersport
Tt. W. Redhwld
Frank Tracy
Artique Costello
Syracuse
J. F. Rechbeld
Veter
War Stamps Sales Reported in Smethport Keating Townships
In Smethport and Keating Townships sales of War Savings Stamps are recorded with names and amounts including Smethport 86.20 and Aiken 7.80. The piece references a December report by Aiken and Cyclone, mentions veterans reunion, Alderlin Lodge, and community notices from January 1920 plus event details from the Bucktail Post and local welfare activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport
Keating
Aiken
Cyclone
Pat Wade
Tut
Keating Township
Patinund Crompage
Sueer
Mother Eliss
Cone
Maerita
Eof Bhoud
Alderlein
Personal Points from the Ormsby Community
Community column notes visits and greetings among residents. Names include ML W, AL Mahaney of Ormsby, Akin Farnham, Clair Colegrove, Carrie and Edwid Lindholm, Mr Jewett, Mrs Claire Meintein, Horace Redfield, Miss Margaret Pry, Mr and Mrs J Johnson and son, and Mrs Fred Taekkus. Several trips mentioned and social visits in Olean and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tartan
Pattison
Hay
Bert
Han Toe
Atanjuerque
N. Ma
J. A. Nourse
Keating Township
California
Bey
Xico
Nourse
Dr. Sawtelle
San Bernardino
Cal
ML W
AL Mahaney
Ormsby
Akin Farnham
Clair Colegrove
Apiary
Carrie
Edwid Lindholm
Jewett
Taatfa- Fowns
Claire Meintein
Hoh
Horace Redfiei
Mom
York
Merain Apert
Margaret Pry
Olean
J. Johnson and Son
Fred Taeckus
Local Schools Face Delays As Supplies Bite Readiness
Fragmentary OCR reports Smethport and Hackas districts struggle to start classes due to supply shortages in 1939. Breadth of notes mentions Aileen and Bush schools not included in December report, and Smethport expects January reopening with full data pending. The Groogy National Bank began the year issuing a 1000 dollar certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower
Colp Uveck
Fielmers Valley
Uitkbee Abo
Hackas
Baekos
Aileen
Bush TE
Suppliua Smethport
Toely
Groogy National National Bank
Consolidated Glass Co Appeals to Supreme Court
The Consolidated Glass Co petitions the U S Supreme Court seeking a writ of certiorari from a Third Circuit division ruling on patent disputes about sodium silica cylinders made by machines. Window Glass Machine Co and American Window Glass Co challenge the 12 patents in suit, claiming issues of infringement and patent law principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washitactan
Tie Consoll- Uitud Window Glass Company
Kane Chosd Company
Pennsylvania Window Glass Company
United States Supreme Court
United States Circuit Court of the Third District
Gage
Ant
American Window Glass Company
Tudgo ‘Thomsen
Henricus
Suuvems
Wholesale Arrest of Agitators Amid Oil Price Shock
The report notes nationwide arrests of agitators as oil markets rise. Pennsylvania crude prices jump 26 cents. other regions see smaller gains. Prices reach levels not seen in decades, with producers recalling when oil traded around five dollars per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QOH
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvanie O
Cabell
Tate
Tne
USA
Hite
Let the good work continue
Fragmentary line reads Let the good work continue with encouragement to persist in efforts. No further context or specifics available.
KILLED AT RIDGWAY
Fragmentary OCR notes report a fatal incident at Ridgway involving an individual named Fred Jounsott. Details are unclear but the brief mentions a sticking event and a debt related context. No additional names or locations are clearly identifiable.
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McKean Democrat
Board of County Auditors
Muldkay
Jack Alieén
Clermont
Matin Street
C. W. Liluicidge
Philadelphia
Green Street
Taabella Ray
W. Pattison
Joyen McGee
Colegrove
Ay Baker
Betula
Ruthie Gregson
Spencer A. Depolier
Beadford
Depolier
St Manley
Hiv Serge
Chapel of Still's Undertaking Establishment
My Smith
Quinn Interests
Wehna Bnish
Linegtené
Russell Smith
Aith
Will Fuller
Buffalo
F. Buell
Baptist Church
Ady
Clair White
Bucktail Post
Methport
J. A. Lindholm
Toldingst
McCarthy
Spriogle
Gregson
Mre
MM Spanogle
Elma Carpenter
Coryville
Mitley
Theitt
Grange National Bank
Human Bank
Wis.s
Backus
B. Smethport
Gifford
Wm. Monheimer
Smethport, Pa
Vie Dfause
Quanity
Simethsoet
Jeweler & Optometrist
Deel Gulich
Amerizan Mutual Seed Co
Cea
Chicago
Consolidated Glass CO
Department of Iuatlep
Ridgway
Fred Jounsott
Waliigpa
Ois
James Quirk & Son
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