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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1927
Page
6
A garbled local weather and heating snippet discusses turning up a fire under a hot water tank and adjusting gas use. It hints at cold days, warm afternoons, and comfort, mentioning paving and a mock by a neighbor. The text is uncertain but conveys home heating tips and social commentary.
Disturbing fires in Port Allegany area Monday morning sparked belief in a firebug presence. A barn belonging to Mrs. Coolyear and Champlin was set ablaze near six o'clock, while a nearby Oldsmobile tour car vanished and was later found wrecked in a gully after a pursuing reaction.
Harald A Wiltuvin of Kane Pennsylvania graduates from Penn State with an animal husbandry degree and accepts a graduate assistantship at the University of Minnesota. He was active in agriculture clubs, judged at Eastern States Exposition and International Livestock Show, led student activities, and served as president of Black and Bridle. He also taught as an assistant and drove a Penn State dynamometer used in horse pulling demonstrations. He is a member of Alpha Zeta honorary.
Alphonso Suppa eight year old son of Mrs Chester Cecco of 11 North Street Bradford was drowned at the Slate Brick pond Web Street extension at about 6 o clock last night while bathing with pals. He seized with cramps and sank before companions could reach him. Lads brought him to shore and he was rushed to Bradford Hospital but doctors declared him beyond aid. The Coroner H W Clay Heffner investigated.
Bradford officials passed a resolution at a recent Board of Commerce meeting requesting the Tuefsalo Pittsburg sea association invite Governor John Fisher State Highway Commissioner Stewart and state highway commission members to its next Bradford meeting in July. Hon F B Wilson pledged to use influence to secure the governor’s consent to visit Bradford.
Kane June 1 Br W P Pettin gill narrowly escaped serious injury when a Forman truck left the road near Ridgway St Marys highway around three o clock. Pettin gill, standing near a spring, was struck and thrown several feet but suffered only slight injuries. The driver lost control after a dirt practice and rolled off the shoulder.
A crash near Mount Jewett left two injured. The collision occurred as a truck and a car reportedly veered off the road into a ditch. Witnesses described damage to vehicles and reports of minor to serious injuries among those involved.
Port Allegany council voted to add traffic safety signals at key intersections after previously installing a traffic stop device. Officials say the lights will improve safety and manage vehicle flow at risky junctions.
Severe storm damage struck two houses owned by Cirmit Vaught and Charles Eavairds in Emporium last week. Trees were uprooted and roofs damaged as high winds swept through the area. Residents reported frightened children and families securing belongings and awaiting repairs.
Sheriff L Bari served detachments on carnival cars at Park Lake over the weekend in Bradford. Warren, Vit, and William Schutz, owners of a touring show, sought more than a month’s pay alleged due. carnival management posted a $700 bond to ensure payment. The case covers prior purchase of the show and relocation to West Virginia before settlement.
Kane Hepublican reports a deep test well near LaMont is drilling toward a 7,000 foot target. The operation, run by Gatled Natural, has faced tool-stoppage issues but drilling has progressed in recent weeks with daily depth gains and officials confident the 7,000 feet depth will be reached.
Forest Oil Corp completed 355 wells on the J.T. Jon property along the Smethport road in 303 days. The first hole was drilled August 12, 1926 after purchase. Of the 355, 12 are water wells. 16 more are needed to finish the project. Bradford field production is estimated at about 14 000 barrels daily, down from 5 000 barrels daily years ago.
Beadfuri Eira aided in the Washington welcome home for Colonel Charles A Lindbergh on Saturday, flying in Saturday morning to reach the capital in time for the program. Lieutenant Emery, with Major Lester Simons, stopped in Baltimore where his sister Helen Emery joined him, then continued to Washington and planned a trip to New York for the celebration before returning home.
Conderspark Journal reports Billie Menenly aged 12 was struck on the head by a 22 rifle while walking with his brother Lawrence near Cloudersport. The head wound caused a scalp cut but was narrowly non fatal. Investigators led by John Bernice seek to determine which of three boys fired the shot as no gun was being fired at the time.
An incident at a Central Tepiey location involved an unidentified assailant firing on a person, with the victim later found by tourists near a night-time scene about miles from the site. Authorities released few details while investigators continued scene work and medical teams attended to the wounded.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Tigers and Braves with unclear context between Os and Rostian. no definite event, place, or outcome can be established from the readable portion.
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