Memorial Day service honors Smethport veterans across three wars
Honor to the nation’s heroic dead marked Smethport’s Memorial Day observance. Veterans from McKean Post No. 47 G A R and World War service groups led a parade, town ceremonies at the court house and cemetery, and a program including readings, music, and an address by Maj. Ostrander. Flowers, flags, and a gun salute respected fallen Civil War and World War heroes, with community groups decorating graves and supporting the event.
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Smethport
McKean
Grand Army of the Republic
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C
North America
Court House
Marshall
J. D. Hogarth
Marshall J. D. Hogarth
McKean Post
Bucktail Post
W. A. Ostrander
Smethport Troop
Boy
Puptts Smethport
Main Street
Main
Nelson’ Street
Ute Nelson Street
Ce Watec
Rom Nelson
Maj. Ostrander
The
Hay
EB. van Dyke
St. Luke's Church
G. W Irons
H. L. Burlingame
E. Ht. Mayo
J. G. Canningham
Emil Thamm
BH. M. Choate
Gen. W. King
A. W. Colegrave
Guy RB. Mayo
Lingam
WH. Il. McCoy
Maj. Gstrander
F. D. Gallup
American Legion
Keith Pratt
Ineal
Janet
Djugaler
Ars
S. F. Redfield
H. L. McCoy
America
Helen Morrison
He Women’s Belief Corps
Daughters of the American Revolution
Buckinit Post
John Connelly
Leo Samson
Claude Heintein
Axel Win Btud
Lme
Keetth Pratt
Hose Hill
Oscar Hogstedt
Colegrove
Fred H. Blom~ster
Kasson
Henry L. Herzag
Farmers Valley
Mathport
Sera
R. C. Sasse
Leo J. Samson
Masson
H. J. Burlingame
Axel Vanblad
Colegrave i
Daughters of the
B. A. Studholme
Maurice A. Lynch
Mussel Hungerford
C. G. Metenar
H. Brewer
Arthur Gregson
Baptist Church
Johnsonburg Plans Big July Fourth Celebration
The Johnsonburg Post reports elaborate Fourth of July plans in Johnsonburg with a monster parade a field day and boxing contests. Bucktail Post has been invited and Smethport is expected to be well represented in the Power City national birthday events. Local athletes have entered several athletic events.
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Johnsonburg
American Teglon
Bucktail Post
Smethport
Gillett and Rice Plan Travel to Republican National Convention
Capt. Melville Gillett will attend the Republican National Convention in Chicago next week. Henry Z. Rice departs Saturday for Chicago to join the gathering of GOP leaders and delegates.
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Melville Gillett
Henry Z. Rice
Chicago
Formalgehyde Plant Enters Operation at Smethport
The wool medial refining procern of the new formaliehyie factory at Tast Smethport was placed in operation lase 1 week and is working perfectly. The balance of the big pant will be placed in operation as soon as parts of the machinery which have been on the way for some time are received and put ny place.
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Tast Smethport
Two Murder Cases In Court In Bradford District
Two murder cases are slated for trial in Bradford's Criminal Court. Joseph Lanbre, recently granted a new trial, is accused of murdering Tony Morane on Bradford streets. Leo Kelly, 47, killed his ten month old niece Roby Germmell, dying by a blunt pocket knife. Kelly, described as mentally impaired, had escaped Folk Home prior to the deed and remains under custody at the county jail. The piece also reports the death and funeral of Civil War veteran Daniel Easterbrook, 81, formerly of Smethport, with services in Bradford and Smethport.
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Carm
Criminal Court
Batials
Joseph Lanbre
Tony Morane
Bradfort Install
Leo Kelly
Roby Germmell
Hradford
Helly
Lapibro
Ths
Fur Ag
Daniel Easterbrook
Villant
Smethport
Bradford
Rose Hill
Easterbrook
Naying
Clermont
Smellniott
Erie
Mekenn Post
William Burger
Beadford
FP. N. Gsborne
East Bedford
Smethport High School Exam Schedule and Enrollment Boost
Gradee missed Tuesday final examinations. Final exams proceed this week with the Smethport High School wrapping the term at the Lyceum. Commencement marks end of the school year. Friday evening June 41, unusually large enrollment anticipated for next term as students from surrounding townships enroll under the current school law.
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Smetanort
Smethport Lyceum
Smethport High School
Baccalaureate Sermon Tonight At Sme High School
Rev Arthur Gregson will deliver the baccalaureate sermon for the Close 1929 class at Smeport High School next Sunday evening. The M E church rally will precede the service.
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Smetoport High School
Arthur Gregson
M. E
Firehouse Hose Lock Change Notice
Firemen are advised the hose house lock will be changed Thursday evening. Officers will hold the keys at the regular meeting that evening. Members may obtain a key, old keys must be turned in, and all are urged to attend.
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Sverctars
Bradford Population Shows Gain
Bradford population rose indicating a notable increase in the latest figures. Officials cited growth in the Bradford area reflecting economic activity and migration patterns during the period.
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Bradford
Washington
Ford Car For Sale With Demountable Equipment
Local note reports a Ford car for sale belonging to Hon. R. W Hilton who left Tuesday evening for Stephenville. The vehicle is described as newly equipped with a demountable feature and is available through C. F Meath AMEE ter.
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Hilton
Stephenville
New
Tan
Meath
Repairs to Smethport reservoir bring water back to full supply
The Smethport Water Company completed repairs and cleaning of the large reservoir in two weeks, returning it to first class condition. During the outage five weeks, water was drawn from two small reservoirs, yet normal consumption remained adequate. Water pressure and supply returned to normal after the large reservoir was reconnected last Thursday, with the system shown to refill quickly.
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Greorge
Smethport Water Company
Lnrge Dem
Smethport Couples Tie the Knot in Swedish Mission Ceremony
The marriage of Ed Norman and Davita Augusta Peterson took place last Saturday at the Swedish Mission church parsonage with Rev. Emil G. Winstedt officiating. The couple, recently arrived from Sweden, will reside in Smethport where Norman works in building construction. warm wishes come from many friends.
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Ed. Norman
Smethpert Mis
Mies Davita Augusta Peterson
Colestove
Maston
Emil G. Winstelt
Melit
Ing
Hirger Peterson
Uuie Hide
Birger Peterson
Smethport
Norman
Sven I. Winstedt
Alma Billen Strom
Smethwort
Murrsing
Swedish Mission Church
Emil G. Winstedt
Sweden
Mr. Winstedt
Engstrom Broz
Stores to Close Wednesdays in Summer Months
Businesses from Colegrove Grocery to Fry Co announce Wednesday afternoon closing starting with the first Wednesday in June through Ang Jase. Groceries include Colegrove, Lindholm, Krunkirs. Furthers Geo. Denning and JS. Me Carthy. Hardware Chas. Masser. Dry Goods Masser Bros. Clothing H W Rubin & Co and Win Monheimer.
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Ang Jase
Colegrove Grocery
John Lindholm
Krunkirs Grocery
Geo. Denning
Me_ Carthy
Chas. Masser
Halls
Bros. Dry Goods
Masser Bros. the Fry Ca
H.W. Rubin & For
Win. Monheimer
Closing Bridge Protests Delays Smethport Link
Residents of Smethport and East Smethport protested the temporary closing of the new East Street bridge during abutment work. Traffic detours around Burbanks Corner affected through traffic between town and the Pennsylvania railroad, with calls for a temporary crossing to avoid a hard summer. Officials promised to address complaints and hoped a temporary bridge would be provided before the next closing. McKean County Auto Tour aims to depart June 22 for Farmers Week at Pennsylvania State College, with route and meeting place to be announced, urging broad farmer participation for demonstrations and practical home-farm solutions. P. S. Crossman, agent.
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Smethport
East Smethport
East Street
Burbanks
Pennsylvania
Jess Uyin
Ovr
Mckean County
Auito
Molkean County
Pennsylvania State College
Crossman
Uma Aent
Bonus Bill Sidetracked After House Victory
Washington May 20 The sukler bonus bill won approval in the House 289 to 92 and will go to the Senate for committee reference. Political observers expect a long lag as recess and adjournment limit action until after the convention. Prominent Bradford man William Teedell dies at 80 after illness, survived by wife and two daughters.
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Washington
House
Senate
Cangresa
Bradford
William Teedell
Bradford Hospital
Heath
Ernear
Methodist Church Plans Next Sunday's Services
The Methodist Episcopal Church schedules an 8 o'clock morning service and an annual baccalaureate sermon in the evening. The special program, running at 7:30 p.m., features a threshing scene and a featured airing by the entire community.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Enntir, S
Women Missionary Convention Underway at Smethport M Church
The annual convention of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of this district convened at the M. Techurch Smethport Wednesday morning with a larger number of delegates. Delegates were served meals at the church dining hall. The convention will finish today Thursday.
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Women's Foreign Missionary Society
M. Techurch
Smethport
Notice to readers on subscription arrears
Notice to readers: next week some Dertoreat subscribers will not receive the paper due to in arrears. Those in arrears will be dropped from the list as per postal rules. We cannot carry subscribers who are in arrears and we cannot waive these terms despite current economic conditions. This is not a handout. we must pay interest on all money owed.
Smethport Pair Involved In Sudden Departure
Milton Green and Miss Ruthler, two Smethport locals described as popular, left for Buffalo with friends Monday and were reported missing before print time. A response from Tara of this incident may appear in next week's Democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Walter T Breneman and infant Robert of Wayne were guests of Mrs Breneman's father T Dats this week.
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Milton Green
Miss Ruthler
Smethport
Yen Noone
Buffalo
Hamm
Tara
Walter T Breneman
Tlobert
Wane
Brenemarys
T. Dats
Speedy Motors Endanger Pedestrians In Borough
Citizens vow to curb dangerous speeding by motor vehicles as accidents threaten pedestrians and children. Community leaders discuss enforcement at Smethport Conopus Club luncheon while public works progress on street and bridge projects. local officials report funds and plans for future measures.
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Lae Rou
Poltayman
Interporent
Haive
Trunplt Mbachutely
Avenir
August Favored for Convention in Bucktal Post Work
Planning for a reunion of MexKean bounty service men to be held in Smellport hinges on the Bucktill Post meeting at the Tore flouxe next Monday night. August is favored for the big convention, with athletic events directed by the permanent committee led by A. R. Livermore. The post will likely enter a fast track team and may organize a drill unit among local soldiers.
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Whiley
MexKean
Smellport
Bucktill Post
America Lennon
Tore Flouxe
Wiente Thant
Buektal Post
Athetic Everte
Whicher
A. R. Livermore
Whch
Eastern Star Officers Installed at Phoenix Chapter
Mt recent meeting of Phoenix Chapter installed Collewine aliens as officers W M Marion Potter W P E B Drake Secretary Clom B Drake in a ceremonial session of the Eastern Star chapter with officers named and sworn in.
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Phoenix Chitn ‘Tor
W. M—Marion Potter
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