Smethport Mish School Holds Largest Senior Class
The Smethport Mish School commencement celebrated the largest senior class in history with 32 graduates. Diplomas were awarded by Dr. T. Aird Moffatt after a program featuring the Girl’s Sextet, prizes from the American Legion and Auxiliary, and a speech on the growth of government by Valedictorian John Sullivan.
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Smethport
Lyceum
Dip Vin Gyre
Ube
William EB. van Dyke
SL Buke
Episcopal Church
Helen Johnson
Virginia Herzog
Katherine Mitty
Pern Burdick
Alice Marie Hackett
Linda Johnson
Newton
Philip Newman
American Legion
Women's Auxiliary
Wander Haseln
Harriet Raymer
Ward Raymer
Rose III Avenue
Glee Club
Jona Rhapsody
Daniels
Rose Herzog
McKean
Igh School
Board of Education
Marion Alberta Anderson
Mary Jeanette Anerson
Frank Elswort Barton
Gilbert J. Bloomster
Vinevat James Bloomster
Pern Chrisfine Burdick
Ellen Melissa Bush
Johnness Eastman
Sathryn Lucille Bie
Ifelen Herzig Pry
George Edward Garlick
Lloyd Gifford Flackett
Edward Kas Yarmon
Virginia Jerzog
Lawrence Steinhauer Hoptier
Gavin
G. Tlungiyitle
Harriet Mabel Konn
Stanton Liilibelége
Gavin Tl
Disabled Stolen Car Recovered Here
A Willys-Knight stolen from Franklin, Pennsylvania, was abandoned in front of the McKean county courthouse. Two men and a woman were seen fleeing after parking the vehicle. The car had engine damage and could not be driven. Deputy Halsey Axon investigated after the vehicle remained at the curb. The car was towed to Smethport and later to its owner in Franklin. The court term in Lycoming County was presiding in Williamsport.
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Willys-Knight
Franklin
Enc
McKean County
Main
Herousk
Smethport
Wvoman
Baeriff Halsey Axon
Syand
Witlys-Knight
ML Dale
Blask
Frife
Oe Tate
Ford Car Turned Flip Flop injures none in mishap
A Ford car on the Margiy Creek pavement near Smethport Saturday morning turned over after its front wheels locked on wet pavement. All four wheels faced skyward but the occupants escaped injury as a wrecker from Smethport Garage righted the vehicle and they continued on their way.
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FORD
Enrunte la Scalamanea
N.Y
Margiy Creek
Ms Ton
Smethport
County Fair to Feature Strong Free Acts in 1928 Program
The Moitear County Fair announces a lineup of acts for the 1928 event in Sent. 4-1 next. Headlining are circusCreedets offering thrills including feats by Jack Genid on a slender 75 foot pole and the trio of Cuban aerobats Bruthees. Additional acts are being negotiated to expand the attraction.
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Moitear
Ada
Fae
Marlenariel
Jack Genid
Gamis
Bruthees
Local Dentist Heads to Federal Court for $75,000 Damage Suit
Dr A H Livermore with Dr W A Ostrander and EB A Studholme travel to Pittsburgh to press a $75,000 damage case against Ins B C railroad and the Ts RR P railroad. Suit alleges an injury to a hand from a switch engine collision on a train bound for Pittsburgh station, impairing his ability to practice. Witnesses accompany him. attorney Joan Ruffalo of Foungs town, Obie, formerly of Srhethport, represents the plaintiff. The case was dismissed in Federal court Tuesday for proper venue in Common Pleas court.
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A. H. Livermore
W. A. Ostrander
EB. A. Studholme
Tuseday
Pittsburgh
Ins B. & C. Railroad
Dr. Livermore
Ostrander
Studholme
Joan Ruffalo
Foungs
Obie
Srhethport
Erecting Speed Signs On Smethpo Streets
Street Commissioner Solin Hallstram works this week on Smethpo through-street speed signs to enforce the new one mile per hour limit. About forty orange and black metal signs on iron stands read 20 Mile Speed Limit. Local dogs are restrained from roaming as the new signs go up along the pleasant new drives.
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Sorough
Solin Hallstram
Smethpo
Canning
Loce
Dognom
Field Kil led in Salt Lake City Utah
A local man born near Smethport and known as Hens Field died at age 58 after exposure to poisonous gas while working inin e. He left a wife and three sons, his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Field of Wazelhurst, and siblings including Ray mond and Werley Field. The Field family were cattle and sheep buyers in the West with other business interests.
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D. Field
Salt Lake City
Utah
B.D. Fold
Ms. Field
Raymond
Werley Field
Elso
Agatti Creek
Smethwort
He $A
Joseph Field
Wazelhurst
Sinter
Rawon, Gapwell
Tagelhurst
Henry
Smethport
F. S. Field
Erie
Walter
Kansas City to New York Roller Skater Heads East
A highly noted roller skater traveled from Kansas City to New York on skates Tuesday afternoon. During his journey he stopped for food and refreshments, carrying the message that the trip supports democracy. Other skaters continue related efforts during the convention period.
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Kansas City
New York
Veterans from the states parade here next week
Seventh Mckean County American Legion Convention in Smethport will host large parades and cooperation from Pennsylvan ia and New York posts. The main parade is set for Thursday evening at 7:00 with drum corps from Bradford Olean Ellicottville and more. A long historical float section will follow. Miss Alma Grant of Bradford nears her 95th birthday, celebrated nationwide with US on July 4.
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Mekean County
American Legion
Smethport
Melkkean County
Pennsylvannia
New Yo
Jhanestte
Goodnaxa
Service Ten
Penna. Int
N.G. BP
Beadford and
Kane
Linn
Bradford
Kidsway
Olean
Jacmanca
Ellicotsville
Hilgrs
Detail and Co. M
Kane, Co
Bradford American Legion
Rideway
Burdtatl
Laat
Alma Grant
McKean
United States
Bradford Dy
Grant
Sunny
Husya
Industrial Rumor On Smethnart Location Sparks Local Interest
An industrial rumor about a new plant in Smethnart circulated locally this week. Authorities withheld details to avoid mass excitement and protect the community until formal plans are announced.
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Smethnart
National Grange Head To Speak At McKean County
National Master Taber of Iowa is set to headline the McKean County Grange assembly at the county fair grounds in Smethport on Thursday August 3. Dorsett of Mpa Reid and others from surrounding counties and New York are slated to attend. local officials expect a large turnout and plan for Taber to address the crowd.
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Taber
McKean County
Kia Ucen
Smethport
G. BR
Dorsett
Mpa
Reid
Pomona Grange
Wirren
Poller
Elk
Winh Cularsuggs
Allegany
New York
Bss
Weing
Lear
Taber Apeak
No Action Yet on Local Paving Project
County Commissioner Fos Huncsville says no action has been taken by the State Highway Department on paving parts of Church King and State streets and court house square. Costs will be defrayed by McKean County and Smethport borough as bids are prepared after transfer of specifications to Harrisburg for advertising.
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Fos
Huncsville
State Wighony Dept
Church
King
State
Court House Square
McKean Ominty
Smethport
Clearford
Warrisburg
State Department
Death summons George Denning this morning
The death of George Denning, retired Smethport business man, who had been an invalid for two years, occurred in his home on East Main Street. He is survived by his wife and two children, including Gerald Danning of Philadelphia.
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George Denning
Smethport
East Main Street
Francis Quirk
Gerald Danning
Philadelphia
Duke Center Elored Road Construction Delayed by Floods
Contractor Metugar began concrete work on the unfinished highway linking Bidred Duke Center and Rixfert but flooding and high water slow progress. Repeated washouts and heavy erosion have hampered nearly two years of work, with river overflows halting earthwork and threatening to derail completion in the Eldred area.
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Ence Ee
Duke Center
Metugar
Bidred
Rixfert
Nate
Metasar
Isa
Litis
Ranereto
Rulirua
Eldredds
Serious Auto Accident Near Farmers Valley
A heavy storm last Saturday evening caused a Whippet driven crash on Heinlein hill near Arnoca Valley. J D Hout Balawwaen NY and Ala fileco Mew Garl Henderson were injured when the auto left the pavement, collided with a concrete obstruction, and rolled over. Mrs Henderson suffered superficial injuries and received care from Dr Hamilton before transfer to Bulanuinen.
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J. D. Hout
Balawwaen
N.Y
Alafileco
Garl Henderson
Neath
Heinlein Hill
Arnoca Valley
Henderson
Robert Hamilton
Smethport
Bulanuinen
Race Program Announced For Fourth of July Meet
President FW Tilton of the McKean County Falla Association outlines the Fourth of July program at Pur Grounds. Feature races include a 2:18 pace for $300 and a $300 purse, a $120 event, and more. Owners race for supremary points, with other events and a fireworks spectacle planned, drawing thousands to the park for a community picnic and activities.
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Fw, Tilton
McKean County Falla Association
Nurse $300, See, Hy Mile, Purse $120, i Gint Horse, Hectwal Neve
Ineal
John Pytcher
Ormsby Turf Man
Fternoon
Gift of Athletic Field for Smethport High School
Smethport High School will gain a new athletic field including a baseball diamond football gridiron and cinder track funded by donor H. L Stay Field and memorialized to Dr F L McCoy The project will also expand land purchase for Inland Park and grant access to Marvin Creek pond The plan received formal approval at a recent school assembly and local officials expect construction to start shortly enhancing local sports programs and morale
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Saiethport High School
Paul 2
Itami
Chicago
Fortes Swothportus
Bla Oarter
Srick
Iisowall
Ronal Athtors
Negathitfond
Puchang
Marvin Creak
Una
Tia
Smellport High Selaot
Legion Lycaurminak
Brsobet Eclesios
Stuothgort
Air
Tiamidin
Winalme Jaen
Bla
Lown
McCoy
Northwestern Pennsylvania
Clarion
Ufa
Stolen Packard Car Recovered After Theft
Smethport repairs a Packard coupe stolen from Dr. Frederick Mainzee of Clearfield Pa. The thief abandoned the car near Mt Jawett after running it dry. Detective Jack Alligon traced the car to Smethport Garage while the thief dropped a medical cane and overcoat. A new Smethport baseball team then played Austin in a local game and other notices cover county tax sales with many bidders.
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Smethport
Germantown
Clearfield
Austin
Atweany
Emporium
Naturalization Court Admits 64 McKean County Citizens
Judge FW Benton presided at the McKean county naturalization term in Smethport where 64 foreign born residents were granted final papers to American citizenship. Of the 86 originally proposed, one was rejected for violations of liquor laws and several others were denied. The proceedings mark a major milestone in local Americanization efforts with Federal Examiner Ralph White noted as a Buffalo attorney assisting.
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Ralph White
Buffalo
McA
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J. W. Bouton le
Lycoming County
Williamspor
Lala Weol
Common Pleas
Thea Democrat
Herbert C. Hoover
Coolidge
Pennsylvania
Secretary of Commerce
National Grange Head
Farmers Valley
Paul
Hamlin
Goutenhamin
Mewes
Imadse
Piaimy
Boroweh
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