Smethport Creosote and Formaldehyde Plant Expansion
The Norwich Chemical Co at East Smethport opens a partly operating creosote factory and plans full operation soon. A new formaldehyde plant, nearly complete, aims to start by March 1, using specialized apparatus. This growth centers Smethport as a potential major chemical manufacturing hub in Northwestern Pennsylvania.
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Thes
Norwich Chemical Co
East Smethport
Oapay City Ag
Mr. Currier
A. H. Beaks
John Cather
Norwich Chemical Company
M. W. Quinn
Kaset
Strughty
Keystone
Crosby
Mekean
Conopus Club Luncheon Honors Members and Guests
The Conopus Club held its noonday luncheon at the Ww Monday with honorary member Electors. Guests included Mr and Mrs Sinkins and Mrs Lloyd Kohn, Lt Avery and Sergt Cal Brennan, Col Schoonmaker of Bradford, and other officials. The meeting praised patriotic tones as Vice President Hungsville presided in President Houten's absence. A prize box of cigars was awarded to Sergt Cook USMS for his service. A committee led by Maya discussed Kushequa railroad service improvements and train schedules, with reports on proposed regulated rates and city service enhancements. The next meeting is set for noon at the Imperial Hotel next Monday.
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Smettiport
Tne
Avenge Hemics
Mbers
United States
New York
Conents Club
Ton. J.W. Houten
T. F. Hungsville
H. 3. Rice
Hungieite Offeliten
Algstead
Maya
Kushequa Rairoad
Fenuiiy
FE. Ok. Krin
Kusheyun
Bie
Congress
Rane
Valuable Flint Stone May Be Quarried
An expert visits a northern county site as reports of a rare flint stone deposit surface. Snow blocks access, but high quality samples suggest a large deposit may exist, potentially enabling quarrying for local building needs. If confirmed, the Flint site could boost regional industry and supply.
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Hewitt
Unie Depo
Jones
Maida
Naturalization Ceremony For Service Members Held Last Thursday
A special naturalization session for service members of the MeKran county was held at the Court House in the borough last Thursday. The event granted full American citizenship to veterans who served their country during the war, with no charges against the men.
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MeKran
American Marine Honored by France for Heroic Message Run
Norman Simisins of Smethport, serving with the 5th Regiment, 1st Company, is cited by the French Marshal for delivering a crucial message under heavy fire at Belleau Wood on June 32 1948. His solo risk crossed open ground under German machine gun fire to reach headquarters, aiding American and Allied operations. The Croix de Guerre and other honors are noted, with community pride voiced for his alertness and devotion.
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Cet
Howe
Mt Puyi
Mestou
Lloyd Kulm
Norman Simisius
Shefield
Snaethport
A. Avery
Los
Pittsburgh
Avery
Tos
Kesak
Red Monss S
Arthur
Citvord
Giford
Ag Fullowes
Wien
Walial
Bele Marines
Rts
Mmessizes
Sth Marines
Belleau Waods
Tur
Seto Lownem
Nuthin Juin
Pest
Sveter
Pronce
Norman Simisins
Smethyart
Rene Bouton
Windir
Oie Tive
Tiradfeil
Potter
Helio
Chi
van Tefantey
Vedder
Deepsea
Peete
Neely Sankins
Peguag
Croix de Giver
Ar Nornsiun San Kins
Lieul
Avery Dottie
Ecorsions
Political Meteor Crash Hurls Crude Tale From Measgan County
A scrambled account reports a startling incident in Measgan County involving a man named Gary Leys, described as elderly and unsettled, with references to pockets and a department store confrontation. Police say the recovered items hint at a broader scene as investigators pursue details about the alleged theft and mislaid warrants.
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Measgan
Thule
Bert
Gary Leys
Bradfovi
Jalaril
DuPont Interests Acquire Noted Holstein Cattle Herd
A sizable Holstein herd from Atholmes and GUM in Delaware drew notice after two choice cows were purchased by DuPont Interests. The sale, tied to DuPont’s dairy ventures alongside explosives manufacturing, saw shipments to the Durant farm in Winterthirst Wilmington. Local farmers Hrimes and GH Allan resisted selling but relented after a DuPont representative visited Smellport, sparking strong support for the exchange among dairy enthusiasts.
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Atholmes & Gum
DuPont
Durant Farm
Winterthirst
Wilmington
Del
Hrimes
Allan
Lue DuPonts
Bord
Digello Lodged in Jail After North Penn Murder Confession
Angelo Dicello admitted killing Danny Grecco to Bradford Star Record reporters. He was arrested in Lock Haven and jailed in McKean County. The confession described motives and events leading to the murder at the Kane home, with authorities seeking transfer to Smethport for further proceedings.
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Biel
Star-Record
Kaine
Cheveo
Hivecce
Lieotlo
Look
Kane
J. S. Kitner
Lock Haven
Diceng
Kitner
Cok
Doughboys Defeat Gobs In Close Lyceum Game
A near full Lyceum crowd watched the Doughboys edge the Gob s 27 to 24 in a neck and neck Thursday night battle. Hellein led the Doughboy guards with clutch plays as Pacslord set the pregame hype. Standouts included Nenning, Livermore, McGurthy, Clark, Mollet, Holder, Bohn, and Brownhorton in a wide matchup.
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Doughboys
Gobs
Qobs
Lyceum
Victoriou
Nclson
Pty
Hellein
Figypeut
Jrowshhoys
Nennings
Livermore
MfcGurthy
Ce Nellis
Clark
Mollet
Stiurda Gohe
Holder
Bohn
Farvarda
OvIatt Bryan Wedding Ceremony and Family Lines
In a ceremony performed by Rev. Boanert, Cis, daughter of My Anal Shea, and Ovart of hunting Loynabin, joined in marriage on a Sunday in Buffalo. The bride Judy, once a member of the country’s service, now holds a position as a seamstress. The couple plan a future together as they unite with friends and family in a community arena setting.
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Ain
Biinehal
Rey Boanert
Isu
NTS
Gauntry
Mos
Wits
Rock Ledge Quarry Hum Be A Model One
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Rock Ledge Quarry and scattered names. No clear event or outcome. Readable items include partial names and garbled phrases, making a cohesive report difficult. The piece seems to be a damaged local notice or column fragment with no distinct action or date.
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Rock Ledge Quarry
Bowling League Standings and Top Scorers
The league shows six teams with Kose br che rm Pin Lees Gae Denne leading the standings. Henry Chuk holds the highest individual score tied with TF TT, while Tangiville sits in second place.
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Henry Chuk
Tangiville
Meeting adjourned as members depart for Legorill trip
Incomplete report notes adjournment after assembly as members leave for a trip to Lostow Congressional. Marines from the time of June until their triumphant return next summer are referenced amid scattered names and places. This fragment preserves a distant wartime tone with uncertain details.
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Marines
Conti
Colt
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Beakhouse
The obituary records the death of Mrs Elizabeth Beakhouse at the home of her daughter on Main street. She lived for many years in Kane and earlier in Dubois and Smethport. A devout Methodist, she was described as a woman of worthy character. The remains were taken to Brockwayville for the funeral held Wednesday.
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Elizabeth Beakhouse
Elivoebiertenith
Teagan
Rinediay
Gachiter
Strieken
Depeed
Peberd
Csiea
Meechwoud
Dubois
Kane
Voymurs
Smethport Jeoyins
Byiswpat Church
Brockwayville
Wanted Clerk and stenographer for office work
Help wanted notice seeking a male applicant to manage office tasks and accounting duties. Position requires basic clerical and stenography skills, with emphasis on reliability and efficiency. Apply at the Democrat office.
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Smethport
Great Chemical Center
Conopus
H. J. Rice
Sergt
Cook
Oast
Henry
Das Vetol
Nerman’ Simkin
Dowd Reha
Aerie
Revie
Cobk
Korg
Fremincan
Males
Vuncaran
Mitel Imperial
Brosie
France
Hothe
Marshal of Fraser
Norman A, Simisins
Mire A
Teadquakers
Marshal of
Oviennes Reuse
Catone
Bersonnet Beas
Pariaer
Digello
Oviatt-Bryan
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