Smethport Faces School Funding Amid Tax Proposals
Local state school appropriation debates highlight Smethport receiving about 8,900 this year from state aid, while a $5.00 per capitation tax on borough residents fuels discussions of school operation. Critics question efficiency gains and taxation balance as McKean County's statewide funding rises, with concerns over consolidating country schools in Pennsylvania.
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Smethport
Schwoin
Aes
Jett Ie Mos
Jefkits
Deal
Democrat
Atley
McKean
Wehools
My. Pinegan
Pennsylvania
Concrete Work on Local Street Delayed by Utilities
Concrete work on Logal Street from Main Street end toward Mayo’s bridge and Mechanic Street between Main and Bank Streets was ready to start this week but delayed by gas and water mains moving in accordance with borough specifications. Guncheon and Son have other parts of the job well progressed and are prepared to rush to completion once permitted.
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Logal Street
Guncheon &On
Main Street
Mayo's
Mechanic Street
Main
Bank Streets
Guncheon
Leona Hogarth Doyle Arrives for Smethpart Visit
Leona Hogarth Doyle a leading theater figure arrives by port from New York to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Hogarth. Her husband Leonard Doyle, a noted young actor with Broadway credits, will miss playing with Smethpart Baseball Club next season for professional engagements and plans to join the town later.
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Leona Doyle
Leonard Doyle
Leona Hogarth
New York
L. K. Hogarth
Proyle
Smethpart Baseball Club
Doyle
Smethpart
Pattisons to Return to Burma Next Month
Mr and Mrs G C Pattison plan to leave Smethport for Burma on the 12th of next month. They have spent six months vacationing at their old home and Mr Pattison holds a position with the British Burma Oil Co. He was among American drillers who introduced drilling methods in Burma during projects in the fields. The couple will return home in about three years.
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Pattisons
Burma
GC. Pattison
Smethport
New York
Pattison
Ait Feldx
Pennsylvania
Inek
In Tre
Evening Concert Promises Popular Local Music
Smethport residents will enjoy a night of band music led by the local group with Mrs. Irma Cather as vocal accompanist. The program includes selections from The Southerner, Hercules, Angel Child, Stumbling, and Home Again Blues, with a potpourri of standard classics. Citizens in Bradford receive $40 for public concert performances as a point of local pride.
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Voloe
Irma ‘Cather
Smethport
Bradford
Alexander
Rial
Hercules
MeFa
Angel Child
Silver
Cammy
John Cather
Hin Frombone
Berlin
Simian baseball star from the West captivates Smethport
Alfred Sturdgeint and Paul Connolly Vaveé bring a lively African monkey from Chicago described as a baseball adept who learned the game in the metropolis. The animal demonstrates dodging balls as local youths await showcases near the Corter Drug Store, with teams reportedly negotiating for the talented performer.
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West
Alfred Sturdgeint
Pail Connolley Vaveé
Chicago
Tall
Alfred
Cat
Rassy
Seven year old girl injured by scissors accident
The seven year old daughter of Mata, who runs the Farmers Village store, was seated in a chair cutting a dress when she fell. The scissors pierced her right side but did not cause severe damage. Dr. W A Ostrander treated the injury and the child is resting comfortably with expected recovery.
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Mata
Viltey
W. A. Ostrander
Young Boy Breaks Arm for Second Time
John Hagen, son of My and Mrs A A A Tazen of Willow Street, fractured his right arm in a fall from a tree and reinjured the same arm while playing with other children. Dr. Robert Hamilton set the fracture. His father considers splinting for added protection until the injury heals.
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John Hagen
Mra. A A. A. Tazen
Willow St
Brown
Robert Hamilton
John
Atletica
Captain Mayo Home Returns After Illness
Captain E. R. Mayo dean of Meckgan County Air and Northwestern Pennsylvania figure, after weeks under treatment at Buffalo General Hospital, has returned home. Aides report the 86 year old is improved and friends hope for steady convalescence as his son G. B. Mayo accompanied him home from Buffalo.
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Mayo Home
E. R. Mayo
Meckgan County
Pennsylvania
Buffalo General Hospital
G. B. Mayo
Buffalo
Mayo
Opening Marvin Creek Road Unveils Detour Route
The Marvin Creek road between Celeste Sloan’s residence on Marvin Street and the county home was cleared this week, offering motorists a detour via Nelson and Mill Avenues to Manelhurst, MLewe, and Kane. The Marvin Street end of the paving will open in about two weeks.
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Marvin Creek
Celeste Sloan
Marvin Street
Nelson and Mill Atveets
Manelhurst
Mlewe
Kane
Wissen Oo
Mt Fewett
Ostrander Family Reunion Planned for August Ninth
Dir Wo A Ostrander leads preparations for the Ostrander family reunion at Guca Park on Wednesday August 9 with Dr Ostrander as president and Hazer Ab secretary of Meisseesciation.
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Ostrander
A. Ostrander
Guca Park
Dr. Ostrander
Hazer
Ford Glass Plant Advances in Dearborn Factory Move
Earl Chese notes new sheet glass process from Ford Motor Company in Detroit. Ford plans a modern continuous conveyor system that polishes windshields as they move from furnace to finished product. The update signals Ford’s push toward independent material sourcing and expansion of auto related industries. Electric works progress in Smethport includes equipment shipments, transformer house, and street lighting system developments under town supervision.
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Earl Chese
Kelantan
Ford Motor
Dearborn
Jayen
Mure Ile
Pottmany
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Ris
Auippe
Tisadda
Wkco
Farad Industrie
Fara
J.C. Buckus
Smethport
Williamsport
Seth Norman
Kecile Company
Mt. Je Smethport
Ross Knapp Criticized For Tree Incident In Smethport
The Kane Republican editor and Mrs. Knapp with children visited Smethport. While turning a Ford around on West Main Street, Mr Knapp struck a deeply rooted maple tree, briefly disrupting the car but causing no serious damage. No injuries were reported.
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Ross
Ross Knapp
The
Kane Republican
Knapp
Smethport
Republican
Ross K. Knapp
West Main Street
the Democrat
McKean County
Episcopal Church Convention Attendance Note
Rector W E Van Dyke of St Luke's will attend the Episcopal Church convention in Seattle next month and be away for several weeks. During absence Rev J H McCandless Rector Emeritus will again administer parish affairs locally. The Democrat prints news six months for $1.
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Ev W.E. van Dyke
St Lukes Church
Borutish
Seattle
Wrels
van Deke
Hev
J. H. McCandless
St. Luke's
Frank G Steglins Cuba Patriot Founder and Publisher
Narrative sketch of Frank G Stebbins, founder of Cuba True Patriot, detailing early life in Smethport and Gowanda, marriage to Mary Holmes, move to Cuba, publication of Cuba True Patriot in 1862, and staunch Republican wartime patriotism.
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Frank G. Steglins
Cuba
Smethport
Une Cubit
Myou
Frank G. Stebbins
Stetching Wagic buMant
Jack Knife Enkraver
McKean Countye
Captain Wallace Returns to Haiti on Furlough
Captain Wallace, stationed in Port-au-Prince Haiti, visited his old home Fort Allegany on extended furlough. The U S Government details him to organize and train a constabulary force to preserve order in the republic. He was once a member of the Haitian president cabinet and his marriage led the palace to be placed at his disposal. Smethport noted his American Legion convention visit two years ago and the many friends he made there.
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Haitis
Emery Waltues
A. S. Mare
Shea
Mra
Wal
Fort. Allegany
New York
Montasy
mu-Peince
Haithi
Wal-lave
U. S
Haiti
Wallave
Guy Wallace
Tarlie Corps
Smethport
7American Legion
Pennsylvania cattle ranch inspection in Crosby planned
A Pennsylvania cattle ranch near Smethport, run by Irwit Bros and Wy. H. Gall, is drawing attention as a Western style cattle country project. On August 11 a party of state agriculture leaders including Fred Rasmus sen and Bayard Editor will inspect the Crosby ranch and its Creek County operations.
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Pennsylvania
Smethport
Crosby
Fred Rasmussen
Pennsylvanaa
Bay
Grange Picnic At Coryville In August With Dairymen League
Grange Farm Sureau and Dairymen League members and interested individuals are set for the annual picnic at Coryville on Saturday, August 19. One speaker, Albert Manning, secretary of the Dairymen League and master of the New York State Grange, will speak. The event promises baseball games, concessions, and music by the Eldred Band, with reminders of the date and place.
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George Yardley
Oil City
United Natural Gas Company
Mars
Monarch Park
Chy
Democrat
Ant
United Natural
Ana Mars
Apirl
Howe
Smethport
Pfcine
Grange
Farm Sureau
Dairymen's League
Picule
Coryville
Albert Manning
Magster
New York State Graxe
Eldred
Painting McKean Mansion on Marist Street
A large force of painters began work in 1451 to paint the residence of Chis. McEwan on Marist Street, with Corte Corwin directing the project.
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Mckean Mansion
Chis
McEwan
Marist Street
Corte Corwin
Pavement Dance Scheduled in East Smethport
A pavement dance is set for East Smethport next Saturday night with the Kusheaun Sax ophone Band providing music for the Memograt event lasting six months.
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E. Smethport
East Smethport
Kusheaun
Smethport Battles Port Allegany In Classic Tilt
Smethport edged Port Allegany in a hard fought game at Community Field Sunday afternoon. Star players Cooper, McDarmate, and Crow McGowan sparked Smethport while Port Allegany’s Mullin and Callaby worked as umpires. Herman Toll returned at short and delivered strong defense as St Marys looms next.
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Walker Aga
Denm Ony
Antergon
Smethport
Port Allegany
Port
Mull
Buelhport
Ertcson
Anes
Part
Reeve
Cooper
McDarmate
Beane
Crow McGowan
Thas
Brickton
Cooper and Mohr
Mott
Mullin
Souk
Gam
St Marys
Community Field
Simethport
St. Marys
Yost
Ens St. Marys
Juebles
Haines
Kranen- Weller
Mundinger
Bradford Man Orcutt Faces Recommitment Amid Hospital Order
Tru Orcutt of Bradford released from a mental facility and arrested again after attempting suicide in jail. Judge J W Bouton ordered commitment to Warren State Hospital for one year at city expense, but lack of funds may force release and renewed municipal tussles over his custody and treatment.
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Tru Orcutt
Bradford
Orcutt
Oreutt
Cormell
Tha Cownty
Smethport Man Requests Address Change Near Grand Canyon
Fred McCarthy, once a Smethport resident now in Bellemont Arizona, writes from the Grand Canyon region seeking to update his address. He notes a 19 year move from Mississippi to Arizona and mentions local lumber associations as context, sending regard to a newspaper contact. Neighboring facts include the Grand Canyon’s visitor count and his request to shift his mailing location.
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Smethport Mans
Grand Canyon
Fred McCarthy
Smethport
Lt Nig Ber
Hattiesiniee
Miss
Tgnaw
Bellemiogt
Ariz
Adttor
Ste Carthy
Bellsmant
Axizona
Rose Lindé
Rose Lindé Z ‘Am Now, Located In ‘Ariezona
Saginaw
Magistea Lumber Co
Grad Canyon
Golegrov e Lady Sufferer Recovering From Sun Stroke
Mrs. Manferd Bartlett of Colngrove recently endured a sun stroke while visiting Foy. She was in a critical condition at the time, Dr. Ostrander attended her, and she is now on the road to complete recovery.
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Golegrove
Manferd Bartlett
Colngrove
Foy
Ostrander Wan
Htra
Bartlett
Prohibition Violators Sentenced After Guilty Pleas
Four violators of the liquor law pleaded guilty before a special Smethport session and drew sentences of six months to a year in the county jail. Clarenes Myers of Bradford received 500 and six months. Frank Mer of Bradford paid 500 and six months. Frank Goup of Clermont faced 1000 and six months. Goup, involved in a gun battle with Detective Jack Allison, also jailed four months. A local antidote claim for alcohol poisoning drew statewide scientific interest.
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Tidge
W. Banton
McKern County
Reviow
Smethport
Clarenes Myers
Bradford
Frnk Mer
Frank Goup
Clermont
Goup
Jack Allison
Chas, Cock
Wetmore
Local Young Men Enter Army Training Camps This Week
Hilding A Bongs and Gerald Denning join others leaving this week for the 41 day military course offered by the United States Government. Camp assignments include Camp A Humphreys Virginia for engineering corps and Langley Field Virginia for training aviators. also, Rev H B Witham of Olcen will preach at the M E Church next Sunday morning.
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Hilding A. Bongs
Gerald Denning
Widpenny
United States
Teng m
Humphreys
Carps
Denning
Mr. Halpenny
Langley Field
M. E. Churghrev
H. BH. Witham
Olcen
Glan
M. E
Methorst Molseapat
Marriage of Frank Nadler and Clara Fin biville Ale in New York
The ceremony was attended by immediate family only in New York City. The couple plans an Adirondacks and Canada trip before returning to New York to reside. The bride is daughter of Michael Hungivila of Franklin Street and a Fordham graduate. the groom is connected with Whitlock Cardage Co. in New York and previously with Bedford Publishing Co. in their New York office.
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Frank
Nadler
New York City
Clara Fin Biville
St. Monies
Mitond
Afay - Tertier Tite
Timngerford
Ann Thomas Twuneiville
Perals
Canada
New York
Michael Hungivila
Franklin St
Bate
Incat High School
Yoronto
Napier
Wanted Lady for First Magazine in Every Home
Advert gives a torn classified style notice seeking a lady of good character and pleasing appearance to introduce a magazine in Jarriotart at a good position for the right party. Respond to TL O. Box 69 Emporium Pa.
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Jariotart
TL O
Emporium
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