Mighty Old Time Ball Players In Great Reunion
A benefit game at Community Field East Smellport drew old and new fans for a Smethport era reunion pitting oldtimers against the current team. Notables from Bolivar Bradford and Eldred joined to honor Lil Fuller and former stars Dougherty Bliss McPail Lemon Gilly Studghelme and others, with proceeds for Fuller while uniforms and memories revived a bygone era of baseball history.
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East Smellport
Terge
Bradford
Mt. Jewett
Rae
Port Allagany
Eldred
Bollvar
Polnta
Oldtimers
Faat Bmet
Rita
Smethport
Fuller
United States
Four Jones
Jennings Andy McGraw
Hughie Pat Moran
Bil Fuller
Fut
Dougherty
Bolivar
Boston
New York
White Sox
Sain
Sox
Chicago Fang
Elmer Bliss
New York Nationals
St. Louis Browns
Bis
Frea McPail
Toronto
Elfred
Jersey Lemon
Busirday
Jersey
St. Benny's
Ben Gilly
Atlanta City
Ben
Tie
Tom Gillity
Gordon Studghelme
Port
Keefer
Rabe” Saase
Smethwort
Hiness
Gabe
Kant
Golay
Band Concert Thursday at Coun House Band Stand
Smethyort Bands present an open air concert conducted by Dr H L McCoy with a quintet. The March program includes Memphis the Majestic Alexander One Stew-Booxter Rain Lake From Trene arrangements by Be H Southwick and pieces such as From Trene March Melody Shop Kitus Oddity Joe Turner Blues Wayside Chapel Rosi ening March Of the Bersagertt Overture Poet and Peasant Von Suppone Razz Jaxa Trombone Blues Jewell Mareh Caesars Triumph.
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Coun House
Smethyort
H. L. McCoy
Embert Tie Democrat
Dr. McCoy
Memphis
the Majestic
Alexander
Wayside
Rosi Ening
Mareh
von Suppone
Razz Jaxa
Jewell Mareh
Craesar
Smethport Glass Factory Show Adds To Pride
W A Andorfer of Pittsburgh, a chief inspector for the Interstate Window Glass Corp, visited Smethport to witness the new Okmulgee type glass blowing machines at the local plant. The four machines operate as mechanical marvels producing high quality glass, with about 150 men set for steady work in the months ahead. Andorfer then left for Pittsburgh to continue inspections of Interstate plants in Oklahoma.
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Smethport
W.A. Atinrfer
Tittsburgh
Waa
National Window Glass Cuttered and Platteners Association
Andorter
Interstate Window Glass Corportion
Interstate Company
Andorfer
Pittsburgh
Okahoma
Interstate Corporation
Meeting Called to Organize and Address Party Interests
This gathering aims to organize and conduct such business as advances party interests. Attendees include congressional candidate J. Frank Snyder, U.S. Senate hopeful Col. Fred Kerr of Clearfield Pa, advisory chair Mrs. Alfen of Williamsport, famed orator, and speakers Max J. Moore and Asher Johnson who will address the meeting.
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Congress
J. Frank Snyder
United States
Col
Fred Kerr
Crearfield
Alvision
Alfen
Willamsport
Max J. Moore
Rescued Boy From Drowning at Herzog Dam
Charles Daly ten year old son of Walter Daly of Mechantest nearly drowned after plunging from a springboard into ten feet of water. Boe Hagen rushed to help from the bridge, jumped in without hesitation, and brought Charles to shore nearly exhausted. He recovered after a few hours.
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Charles Daly
Walter Daly
Mechantest
Siwanring
Herzog Dam
Deovacd
der Hagen
Stanmers
Charten
Charles
St Luke's Picnic Brings Out Parish Groups at Gatco Park
Annual St Luke's En traverse Sunday picnic at Gatco Park drew many from Sundry School and parish organizations. The event featured swimming and athletic sports, an interesting program, and dancing. Mrs. & Fi Reffidta oversaw arrangements for the delightful gathering.
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ST. Luke's
Gatco Park
Tuteday
Fi Reffidta
Boy Breaks Arm In Splat Tree Incident
Robert Clark of Water Street was injured Monday when a tree branch broke and fractured two bones in his left wrist. Dr W A Osaranger attended the injured youth at the scene and afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clark
Henry Clark
Water ‘Street
W. AL. Os- Aranger
Grutha Injur Fez
Lost velocopedé at Premieray residence on Main Street
A vehicle belonging to Tommie Pemeray was misplaced in front of the Premieray residence on Main Street. Rewards offered for its return. Mrs. Icha Wright of New G Pa and others have arrived in lawn to aid efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemieray
Main Street
Toms
Addy
Icha Wright
New G Pa
Guncheon & Co to Pave Main and Mechanic Streets
Guncheon and Co a home contracting firm will pave Main Street from the current pavement end to Mayo’s bridge and Mechanic Street between Main and Bank Streets. A bid of 16 071.4 was accepted by Smethport borough council, within budget, with Guncheon to begin immediately. Partner M D Aldvien will supervise on-site work, bringing experience from Warren & Moore Construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Mayo's Bridge
Mechanic Street
I Bank
Guncheo & Co
Smethport
Avan
Guncheon Company
Guncheon
Concrete resurfacing planned for Bradford macadam road
County Highway Superintendent Carlyon informed the Democrat that two miles of resurfacing with concrete will start next week if materials arrive. The worn five mile macadam stretch from Bradford to Smethport will be upgraded in two phases with state and local funding, including $20,000 raised by the Bradford Automobile Club. Dennis Construction Co. of Eldred won the contract to lay the concrete and construct shoulders. state crews will supply concrete and prep the road while patching continues on remaining sections.
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Carlyon
The
Democrat
Smethport
Bradford
Beredford
Smeth- Wort
Dimeford Automobile Club
Bradford Auto Clan
Mdre
Dennis Construction Co
Eldred
Dennis
Great Attractions at AcKean County Fair in Smethport
Great McHain County Fair and Races headline Smethport from September 12 to 16 with the A C Corey Carnival providing a robust midway. The fair promises top attractions, high rides, and a band plus a major tiler feature under a long‑standing association. Expect trotting pacing and running races plus an unusually large prize list and large daily crowds.
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McHain
Smethport
A. C. Corey
Atn
Premiui Nst
New York State Grange Head to Address McKean Picnic
McKean County Grange and Farm Bureau picnic plans advance with August 191 date hoped at Corgyile Park. Albert Manning master of the New York State Grange and national secretary of the Shirymen's League set to deliver the main address. Manning, a recognized agricultural authority, will draw wide interest. A band will provide music and a baseball exhibition is being organized between the Smiethvort and Stixford teams.
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New York State
Mckean County
Smiethvort
Stixford
Smethport Construction Co finishes contract near Union City
Smethport Construction Co led by Char Hull completed a large contract near Union City in Erie County on Saturday and is relocating heavy equipment to Meadville to begin work on a highway project spanning Mererr and Venan- Bo counties.
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Smethport Construction Co
Char
Hull
Union City
Erie
Meadville
Mererr
Venan- Bo
Contract Awarded For Burtvile Road Construction
Harrisburg July 13 state highway department awards primary road project in McKean county Port Allegany to Potter county line 24020 feet to be built by George Malzyar of Emporium at a bid of 294134 The contract covers the Port Allegany borough area near the Potter county line
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Burtville Road
Harrisburg
State Highway Department
McKeeh
McKean County
George Malzyar
Emporum
Port Allegany
Potter County
Masters and Chase Tie The Knot In Bradford Area
Iver H Masters of Smethport and Kenah F Chase of Bradford wed at Hill Memorial Parsonage Wednesday at 10 am with Rev N J MacIntyre officiating The Bradford Sunday Herald notes the YW event and extends congratulations Also mentions Mrs George McGowan returning home to Fairville PA after visiting her parents and Mr and Mrs Ch He Oesun
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George McGowian
Yaturipea
Tairawille
Quter
Mand Mra
Ch Ho Oesun
Last McKean County Wool Blankets Reveal Local Woollen Heritage
McKean County Sheep Growers Association offers rare wool blankets woven from local flock wool. Each ~74 pounds by 73 inches, produced at Valley Woollen Mills in Valley Walls, Ro 2. Limited allotment for members, sold at nominal price to subscribers.
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McKean County
McKean County Sheep Grinvers Association
Valley Walls
Golf links coming to Siethport Country Club
Report notes grass reed recently planted on the fairway and hotel area thriving, showing the section as equal to any other world. It mentions a new motor lawn mower that was used on portions of the new course.
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Vowatieus New Siethport
Monks
Cohen Company On Home Stretch In Smethport Area
Cohen Construction Co progress on Marvin Street home stretch described as advancing after favorable weather. A wedding occurred at the Weinman residence as Zor A. Cox of Smethport married Mina Bether Rifle, with vows by Rev. W A Billings. They plan a wedding trip and return to Smethport. Community toast from The Democrat and Port Alleghany Temperance.
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Cohen CO
Cohen Construction Co
Marvin Street
Supt
Emery
Smeth- Port
Kaspon
Cox-Rifle
John A. Weinman
Zor A. Cox
Smethport
Mina Bether
W. A. Billings
Piret Rantiat
Wham
Cox ‘Tsth
Port Alleagany
Democrat
Cot - Bratukkens
Local man helps Bradford man then suspects trick
Wednesday evening a Bradford man claimed hardship after walking from Bradford to Parmers Valley area. George Young invited him into his home in Smethport and fed him before the visitor left in gratitude, later leaving a disturbance at Young’s tavern. County detective Aison investigated the incident and questioned whether the Bradford man used the tale to gain aid.
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Jose
George Youn
Coun
Parmers Valley
Ak Yorania
Brad
Tori
Dratford
Mr. Young
Bridford
Mr Young
Young
Myug
Aison
Smethport
Beatport
Alison Ismagtur
Gomi Samaritan
Sradford
Smethport Canopus Club Raises Road Fund Target
Smethport Canopus Club at Smunn's restaurant reported total road improvement contributions to 709 dollars at a noon luncheon. H H Redfield, club chairman, said no money had yet been collected, and donations continued with aim to reach 1000 dollars before the drive ends. The club adjourned for summer and will reconvene October 1.
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Smethport
Conopus Club
H.H. Hedfield
Mahe Adam
Smathport
Bradford
Tocal
Smunn
Mr. Redfield
Bucktail Ladies Event at Calico Park Delights Guests
A Bucktail gathering at Calico Park in Smethport drew a large invited crowd of guests. The Auxiliary and the men of Smethport celebrated with dancing and entertainment, described as a delightful social occasion enjoyed by all.
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Danc'ng
Calico Parke
Monga
Smethport
Fair Exhibits And Prize Details
The notice outlines exhibit options with two bundles and a carbonate of lime premium. It urges timely selection of exhibitors and players for the exhibit, and warns against overloading the premium offers for the heal exhibit.
Bottle Plant Looms Again Blamed for Attainment Hopes
A Hertfordshire factory known as the bottle plant renews effort toward attainment with 34 hopefuls aiming to conclude the wal ovgcizition. Workers completed the blowers quota of £18,000 for the proposed cooperative plant. AM stated in The Democrat next week US $18,000 to be invested by the business and decisions of Smethport ty assured.
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Eecis
Smethport Ty
Woner act violators released then rearrested
Judge Bouton sentences Frank Kiel Mike Ronan and George Lane for Woner act violations at the February criminal court. Kiel pays 1000 fine and costs. Ronan 500. Lane 500. Ronan and Lane are rearrested in Bradford for assault and drunk charges. parole violation could return to county jail.
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J. W. Bouton Reeds
Frank Kieft
Mike Ronan
Bradford
Geo. Lane
Foster
Sxhele
Criminal Court
Frank Kiel
Lane
Ronan
Tane
Belnge
Onan Wan
Ine
Electric equipment shipped to Smethport system
Ornamental electric lighting equipment for Smethport's new system was shipped from South Bend Indiana on July 7. Henderson Borough Electricity Manager J Backus relayed the notice from Western Electric. As soon as the equipment arrives the local force will begin installing it. Steady progress is reported on the construction of the transmission line from Ingram to Mt Jewett.
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Smethport
Hinpel
South Bend
Ind
Horough Electricity
Backus
Western Electric Company
S90n Ag
Mt. Jewett
Baseball at Rixford sees Smethnarl team travel
Smethnarl baseball team travels to Rixford on Sunday to play a game against the town’s all civats.
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Rixford
Smethnarl
State College Hospital Drive Aims to Raise 2 Million
Pennsylvania potato growers band together to back Penn State by funding a new hospital and health buildings on the State College campus. County groups from McKean to Lehigh pledge substantial sums as August 23 earmarks the hospital cornerstone ceremony. The effort, led by the Potato Growers Association, seeks a modern medical complex with wards, private rooms, operating suites, and ample staff facilities to serve students and future generations.
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College of
Chile
Industry of
Pennsylvania
Putslde
Jahre M. Thomas
Thomas
Penn State
Wis
Pomona Orange
McKean County
Luzerjie
Potter
Somerset
Cambria
Center
Berks
Lehigh
Lehigh County
United States
Campaten
College
WII
Atutlant Ac
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Guncheon & Co
Clearfield
Gunckenn
M.D‘ Aldvien
Southport
India County
AcKean
Thy
MokKean County
Mokean County
Tia
Stockman
Ti & Nowa
Aenee
Arga
Agrieltur
Avivaine
State College Waa
Parciors High School
Gsht
Evse Tea
Titania Front N
Yurely
Agtlebaral Instituten
Pennsylvania State College
Raiaa
Tha Potato’ Growera
Porénn
Mellean
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