Oil Refinery Project Seen Advancing Near Smethport
Negotiations continue to secure a suitable site near Smethport for a large oil refinery with prospects described as favorable. Promoters have offered to buy sites near Farm ers Valley as oil producers near the plant are nearing commitments to supply crude, while the key delay remains securing sufficient producers. A separate local note recalls John J. McGraw and fellow early baseball stars from 1895, highlighting a Smethport native who later led a regional search company and earlier played for the Smethport club, with a Giants exhibition game that ended 12 to 2 in favor of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan'en
Smethport
Farmers Valley
Se. Banas Venture
Kano
John J. McGraw
New York Giants
AcGrass
Weinesday
McGraw
Hughey Jennings
Alurtauch
United States
New York
Herman Tull
Smoeumort
Recention Dom~ Mitlée
BiGraw
St. Bonaventure's
Ageasion Waa
Dollege
Feabirecot
Heine
McGray's
Stars
New York Stars
Giants
Local Engineer Located In South Letter From Mrs McDonald
An unusual letter from Mrs. G McDonald to the Tremocral describes family ties to Batavia and travels in Georgia Florida. It notes Mr McDonald, a highway engineering expert, working on federal projects in Florida and Georgia. The missive recounts Waycross Jacksonville Tampa and underpass construction, weather comparisons, and hints at planned return north as Florida development progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Mc. Donated
Boéi
Georgia
Florida
McDoneld
Mra. AicDonald
Batavia
Waycross
Mae
Worida
Jacksonville
Treatie
Tampa
South
Pennsania
Mekienn County
Smethport
Youth Suffered Poem Poisoning Attack in Town
A youth named John Hubbard of East Main Street suffered ptomaine poisoning after a meal and was in serious condition for some time. Teubert Hamilton, another local resident, also experienced a violent attack but has nearly recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hubbard
Livenreold
W. Huphard
East Main Street
Ticbert Hamilton
One Killed and Five Hurt in Ridgway Crossing Crash
Curtix Strom of Punxsutawney was killed when his automobile was struck by a train near Ridgway. Five others, including Mrs. Strong and Mrs. J. D. Sihdon, sustained painful injuries. The group had just attended a bowling match and were returning home when the collision occurred at the Creagshaw crossing, fourteen miles from Ridgway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgway
Curtix Strom
Punxsutawahy
Pitsburg, Shawrout & Northern Ceoight Gein
Creagshaw
Tidhrway
Strong
J. D. Sihdon
Mra O
T. Stelder
Said Mra
Clyde Blose
Panxsutainoy
Gar
Smethpark Band Opens Summer Concert Series Tonight
The Smethpark Band begins its regular summer schedule with a free open air concert at the Court House square pagoda tonight at 8:00. Soloists Jack Morrison and Emil Ferry perform vocal and clarinet numbers, with a program including Olympia March, Songs of Ireland, Tonight You Belong To Me, Lucrezia Borgia, Nellie Gray, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Morrison
Ovarturé
Lucrezia Borgia
Tobani
Nellie Gray
Lampe
Mr. Ferry
Cheriya
Sam Tae
Miah
Fair Association to Erect New Buildings at County Fairgrounds
Kean County Fair association awards contract to Ray Abbey for a large new horse exhibit barn and cattle shed at Smethport fairgrounds. Additions to the sheep exhibit shed will double its size, with a 390 by 102 feet horse area and 28 by 102 feet cattle shed. old buildings to be demolished. School Day set for Sept 3 with a county pupil parade and athletic events. horse pulling, racing programs, circus acts and nightly fireworks scheduled August 31 to Sept 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entive
Mmv
Kean County Fair Association
Hungiville
S.H
Svich
McKean County Fair Association
Farmers Face Delayed Planting Amid Prolonged Rainfall
Anxiety runs high in farming districts as crops await planting after four weeks of near continuous rain. Yet rainfall patterns hint at 1914 conditions, with hopes for a good spring and a bountiful hay crop even if planting slips to later dates.
Senior Smethport Musical Postponed to Monday Evening
The Smethport High School senior class postpones the musical comedy The Hurry Up Bride from last night to next Monday at 9 15 PM in the Smethport Legion Lyceum. The operetta will feature specialty numbers and proceeds fund the class trip to Washington after Commencement. Reserved seats and general admission tickets are available at the Corner Reg Store this Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport High School
Oyvenines
Smethport Legion Lyceum
Definy
Washington
Cornar Reg Store
Siturdiy
Electricity Out Sunday Afternoon in Smethport
Power cut announced for Sunday afternoon in Smethport. Keystone Power Corp plans regenerator work between Kite and Mt. Jewett to complete the project by 6 00 PM. Subscribing to the Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport
Keystone Power Corporation
Kite
Mt. Jewett
Memorial Day Observance Honors Veterans in Smethport
Despite cloudy skies, Smethport held a solemn Memorial Day with World War veterans of the Buelghail Post American Legion and other comrades at the olive dish of 1977-18. The parade, led by the Strethport Band, moved through town to Rose Hill and cemeteries with firing volleys and taps. J. D. Hogarth was parade marshal, Prof. S. H. Gaffe spoke on Gettysburg memory, and Bucktail Post conducted post exercises. Cemetery decorations and ceremonies followed by local committees and veterans groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buelghail
American Legion
Othr
McKean Post
Neem G. Alr. Post
Kinree
H. M. Chetle
ML. T Burtingane
George Stubert
Strethport
Marsh
Ed Beents
Smethport
Mayer Frem
Church Street
Moin Ta Meechanin
Thorongheave
Rose Itil Avenue
Roseff
St. Elizabeth’s
Have Bridge
Mechanic Street
J. D. Hogarth
Rose Hill
E. G. Potter
John Taylor
Guy B. Mayo
Guy Baatdys
al. Potter
H. Gaffe
A. Mo
Millersburg
Normal School
Smethwort
Robert Tagersoll
Gaige
el Canoy
Chateau
Bucktail Post
Paul Hallstrum
America
Rev. Tassor
Roy
Baeltail Post
Kasson
Celebrove
Farmers Valley
Ralph Rice
Wm. Taylor
H. I. McCoy
Russell Tindale
Flowera
Americs
Sons of Veterans
Markera
J Smethnert
Fred Burlingame
Krawon
Chas
Mckean
Cetesrove
C. A . Anderson
Leon Curtae
Wm. Taster
Melvean Test
Src
HLM
Choate
Daniel Allen
Biad Thanm
J. Co. Cunnington J
HH. J. Burlingame
Legion Lyceum Ad Fall? Dinner Postponed
Copy error delays American Legion Auxiliary event at Legion Lyceum. The fundraiser dinner date changes to Thursday evening June 8. original listing misdated Women’s Day Evening Fine 3. Confederate details uncertain, but event now scheduled for June 8 at the Legion Lyceum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesten Lilles
Legion Lyceum
Crosby Station Closure Nears on Pennsylvania Line
Riming high that the Crosby Atattyn on Une Clermont branch of the Pennsylvania railroad, once an important stop, is to be closed in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grosby
Crosby Atattyn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Navy entry in balloon race lands near Keating Summit
The Navy-2 balloon entered from Akron Ohio landed safely on a farm near Keating Summit between Port Allegany and Emporium at 7 40 Tuesday morning after being buffeted by storms Monday night. The landing was without mishap and the gas bay prepared for shipment. Keating Summit is about 175 miles from Akron, the race origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
Keating Summit
Navy-2
Akron
Ohio
Port Allegany
Emporium
Smethport Track Stars Defeat Alfred Frosh In Rain Soaked Meet
Smethport High School defeated Alfred University freshmen 53 1/2 to 49 in Alfred N Y as Mundy and Van Dusen starred in sprints and relays. Rain slowed events but Smethport captured multiple field events with Mundy scoring 15 points and Petruzzi high in jumps. Alfred officials praised Mundy as the standout senior near scholarship level as the meet ended with dense competition and a close mile finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport
Jinny Mimutyne
Alfred University
Alfred
N.Y
Jtain
Smmarport
Mundy
Simethport
Fay
Hee
University
Thia
Innn
van Dusen
Yastaleppins
van Dusen Tao
Tvo
Care
Scott
Petruzzi
Himsetf
Hannon
Smethworth
Petronel
Smethpert
Vari Beatles
Nourse
Smethpurt
Ant McCoy
Alfred Frestman
Feldman
dagh—Feldman
Guha
Fetruasl
Gerry Ta
Dash—Schlegner
Fulle CA
Richerson
Commencement Week Programs at Smethport High School 1927
Smethport High School outlines a week of events for the Class of 1927 including class day exercises at the Region Lyceum, a class banquet by the Alumni Association, and commencement at the Legion Lyceum. Diplomas will be awarded to end the school year with Rev. Colley delivering the exercises and notable student speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport
J. Ak
Baylor
Lecian Lycema
Honett
Weskington Trip Fund
Affernoon
Elbek
Region Lyceum
Histnrian
Frank Spadingore
Paut
Emil Johnson
Pripheteds
Allee Tallmertz
Conor—Ateoy Tryde
Artiet
Margaret Swanson
Ada Studholme
Margaret Tull
Clirtana Backus
Simaquet
Smethport High School
Methodist
QW Geleek
Privciiln Club
Sheve
EL Chuireh
Ng Ita
Noper- Hong
Filta
Legion Lyceum
Endl J. Johnson
C. HL
Whelan
Molloy
Joseph Barnby
Naomi Fraskin
Mf Legion
Harold F Bright
Tadies
Julia K. Hubtsird
Buckiall Post
Auxilary
Janelle Anderson
Andrew Ivan Dyke
McKean
D. A
Moszkowski Glee Club
Essty
Erik J. Johnson
Roy
T. E. Colley
Mit
Th. H. Daly
Foster Brothers Circus Draws Notable Comment at Munty Field
Foster Bros Circus features elephants and diverse acts as a crowd-pleasing show on Monday at Marvin Relest, with tents and gear set by dawn. Spectators, especially children, react with awe to foreign banners, banners, and the elephant parade amid a lively display of preparation and parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Brothers
Reidias
Texardins
Foster Bros. Circus
Munty Field
Marvin Alrest
Leky Young Longs
Poster Bros
Bad Collision on the Marvin Creek Highway
Mr and Mrs Dunn D Bradley and companions had a narrow escape Saturday night when their new coach crashed on the highway between Smernport and Trazelhural. A rental driver Ernest Grows of Roulette collided with the vehicle causing damage. All occupants escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Creek
Dunn D. Bradley
Hane
Mer
L. J. Retlasen
Patrick Jotly
Sick
Smernport
Trazelhural
Eases
Ernest Grows
Roulette
Pheasant shatters windshield in rural trip
David Bradley, caleeman of MilesBradford produce, was traveling from Beadford to Smethgort in a Pontiac on a rural road when a pheasant in full flight struck the windshield. The car sustained severe damage but Bradley was unhurt and reached Gmeéthwart to repair. The pheasant died in the impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Bradley
Caleeman
Miles-Bradford Produce Company
Beadford
Smethgort
Pontiac
Rew
Hill Road
Mr. Bradley
Gmeéthwart
Guihors
Preservation of virgin timber along Roosevelt highway memorials
Letter from John W. Baker, vice president of Ithaca Journal News, praising MeKean County for plans to preserve a long stretch of virgin timber between Hazelhurst and Myott as a Civil War and World War memorial. He recalls family ties to the Hazelhurst area and urges preservation as a tribute to veterans, urging action along the Roosevelt highway corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Baker
Wce
Ithaca, Ni Te Journal-News
Roosevelt
Hazelhurst
My Fewott
McKean County
N.Y
Mekean
Lyuman Fletcher
Marvin Creek
Short
Jewett Road
Editor Travels In Home On Wheels In Smethport Stop
Sinplee Pypy Foundry head Mr. Peranne tours in a specially built Brockway chassis mobile home. The palatial unit, designed for vacationing and work, features a compact observation rear, two sleeping berths, a kitchenette, running water, a fridge, radio and typewriter. Four people can sleep as beds convert to chairs, with notable attention during the Smethport stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peranne
Sinplee Pypy
Peleyan
Country Newapapar Pililahee
Nifees
Smethport
Persona
Brockway
Persons
First Month Results of Cow Testing Association
The reorganized McKernr County Cow Testing Association finished its first month under tester Leon F Hawley. It lists 28 meriters, with 25 on treater work. May see many names of meraters, 425 cows on test, 12 above 1 lb butterfat, 49 above 40 lb fat, 37 over 1290 lb total fat, and 6 over 1000 lb fat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKernr
Fiat
Leon F. Hawley
Axel Bolln
A. A. Tibbeta
F. J. Dieter
J.C. Andrews
Pulter
Fuller
E. & O'Mann
BE. J. Leonard
F.C. Sinck
Bmedford
Gustafson Tivos
C. F. Fatinson
A. W. Swedenhelm
Wabhttery Bros
A. T. Laurson
Arthur EK
Swanson
R. McDade
Kane
A. W Hum Mt. Jewett
RB A Mosler
Wiired
Enos H. Save
Red
B. F Mckenn
Aphaus Fox
County Farm
Comes
C. C. Decker
GO. E. Ingram
Samuel Green
HH. i Schniledel
Smrethport
Legion Auxiliary Dance at Legion Hall Wednesday Night
The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a dance in the Legion Hall on Wednesday evening in June. The event will feature Fitch's seven piece orchestra for entertainment and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxilary
Legion Hall
Fitch
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