Smethport Club to Start Public Swimming Pool
Hungsville heads Smethport Civic Club to oversee excavations for a new public swimming pool. Site chosen opposite Gene Irons farm on Grimsby road near West Main, with a concrete dam eight feet high to back the brook water. Land donated by Smethport Water Company. $600 allocated by Smethport Cro ng Club for construction. Pool to address local need after chemical factory pollution. promises cool, clean water for all ages.
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Hungsville
Smethport Compuctes Club
the Democrat
Gene Irons
West Main
Blacksmith Brook
Hell Road
Smethpert Water Company
Smethport Cangous Club
Ibis Mine
Smethport
Government Plans Expanded National Forest Land Purchases
The Reservation Commission authorized buying 34 467 acres in 8 Eastern States for national forest purposes at about 195 per acre. The largest purchase covers 5 209 acres across McKean Forest and Warren counties Pennsylvania within the Allegheny National Forest. The broad program adds to the Allegheny River headwaters acquisition nearing 110 000 acres.
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OUR
National Forest
Reservation Commission
Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
McKean
Forest
Warren Counties
Pennsylvania
Allegheny National Forest
Allegheny River
Home from Texas oil fields attracts local interest in big well
Tas Nellis returns today from the Texas oil fields where he has supervised field operations for Cleo-Tex Gil Company over the past two months. The firm has just completed a well with initial gas production and is preparing a second well. Local Smethpone interests follow developments in hopes of large returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Nellis
Texas Oil Fields
Cleo-Tex Gil Company
Smethpore Pranle
Cleo-‘Tex Co
Mussares Seek New Trial at Court House
At Bradford borough court house attorneys Melvin and Melvin filed for a new trial for Fred and Tony Mussare. They were convicted at McKean county criminal court two weeks earlier of second degree murder for the fatal shooting of 360 Murphy on Bradford streets last fall. Tony Mussare received 15 to 20 years, Fred Mussare 12 to 18 years in the Western Penitentiary. both are imprisoned there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussares
Triai
Aul Phuraday
Melvin
Bradford
Fred
Tony Mussare
McKean County
Women Tax Payments Jeopardize Jail Threat Recalled
In Smethport a law change, noted by Collector R C Guacon, extends tax delinquency penalties to women as well as men. The Democrat article mentions Gov Pinchot signing the reform, urging women citizens to heed the law to avoid jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democrat
Gov. Pinchot
Bih
R. C. Guacon
SAILS FOR EUROPE WITH HAMLIN PARTY
Miss Hannah Hamlin daughter of Mr and Mrs J Hamlin sails from New York aboard the 8 8S Canto-Borso for Europe landing in Naples. The extended war tour covers Italy Belgium France Switzerland England and Scotland with five other young ladies and a chaperone. Accompanied by Mr and Mrs Orie Hamlin and Mr and Mrs Robert Bisel to New York.
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Europe
Hannah Hamlin
J. Hamlin
Fast Mongal
New York
Naples
Maly
Belgium
France
Switzerland
England
Scotland
Dianerpre
Orie Hioniln
Robert Bisel
Pennsylvania oil groups face price drop
Pennsylvania oil markets show another price decline with a current quotation at $2.25. The report notes ongoing volatility in crude prices and local industry responses as producers adjust budgets amid slipping margins.
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Pennsylvania
Smethport youths depart for military training camps
Smethport youths from McKean County prepare to enter the U S Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Meade Maryland. Names listed include Donald Really James Steimback Emery Bl Kohn John Iddings Frank Cox Horace Cunningham William Whelan Paul Mundy Paul Karlen King Bengs Edward Backus Gerald Denning Lelind Halpenny Denny Bradford Robert Powers Colegrove and others. Training runs from June 25 to June 29.
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Smethport
Camp Meade
U. S
Lelind Halpenny
Denny
Bradford
Robert A. Powers
Colegrove
Srhethport
Sii
eAtira County
Ota
Open Sunday Baseball Season in Smethport Clash with Sheffield
The Smethport baseball season opens Sunday at Community Field against rival Sheffield. With manager Jack Cooper and stars Tommie Clark and Jiggs Wicker, Smethport fields a strong lineup after defeats of two nearby teams. Ground improvements include a plowed field, fresh grass and a new wire fence. Analysts call Sheffield exceptionally fast, matching the town’s last year champions as they seek a bright outdoor summer start. Fans urged to attend and support the team. gate charged 50 cents and a 29 cent salt jar noted.
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Community Field
Sheffield
Smethport
Jack" Cooper
Tommie Clark
Jiggs” Wicker
Community Pier
Ifheen
Smeth
Dheir
McCoys Celebrate Golden Wedding With Quiet Dinner
Mr and Mrs F A McCoy of King Street marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a 1 pm dinner at their home. Fourteen guests attended. Out of town guests included Rufus Sixen Louise Drown Jemmette Green Leroy Meloy and several McCoy relatives note the couple’s recovery from injuries sustained in a winter fall.
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F. A. McCoy
King Street
McCoy
Pibi Eattville
Leroy
OILING ROAD A Blaze On Busy Dirt Route Work
Crews spread dirt to seal the road surface on the State dirt route between Farmers Valley and Tarahne and between Kaaren and M& Jewell on the Smethport to Kane route. The work aims to prevent dust and mud and protect Highway 1 from weather effects.
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Farmers Valley
Tarahne
Kaaren
M& Jewell
Smethport
Kaneron Tak
New Plant Planned for Farmers Valley by McKean Co Refining Co
The McKean County Refining Co plans a large subsidiary plant beside its Farmers Valley refinery to produce by products for lubricating oil and other western field products. Manager Mr Probert says construction will start when the refinery is finished in about a month, with hundreds of workers to be employed and local industry expected to benefit. The refinery startup has been delayed by material shortages, but progress continues and operations may begin next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nue
Farmers Valley
McKean County Refining Co
Trotert
Informe
Tie Democrat
Probert
Neveosy Faran
Wed Valley
Simethport
Delhi
Big Circus Coming to town in July
Gentry Bros and Jan Patterson Big 4 Ring Trained Wild Animal Circus, with Antal and Smethport units, will perform twice in town on July 3. About 400 people are employed and more than 200 animals will be handled. Agent C. Steale announced arrangements in town June 13, promising large feed supplies and a reputation for high quality exhibitions and honest dealing with the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry Bros
Jan. Patterson
C. Steale
State College President to speak at Grange picnic
McKean County Pomona Grange Picnic set for August 22 at Corsylle Pharétay. President John M. Phonics of Pennsylvania will address McKean county farmers with ATL Magee of State College directing the program. The event highlights State College's rising prominence in higher education and features remarks by Tr. Thomas.
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State College
Grange
McKean County
Pomona Grange
Pharétay
Corsylle
John M
Tr. Thomas
Pennsylvania
Assist County Agent Titon Appointed in Smethport
ASSISTANT COUNTY AGENT CP Titon a senior class member of State College has been named assistant county agent under County Agent P. S. Crnesman of the McKean County Farm Bureau arrived in Smethport to assume duties Monday. Titon is a native of Lawrence County and is pursuing dairying studies at State College with summer duties and salary provided by the State.
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Titon
Colege
Narard
P. S. Crnesman
McKean
Well Known Resident Recovers Health After Illness
Sylvester Dracpone, long a prominent local figure, returned last Thursday from Puffaln Navy where he underwent treatment by Doctere Sehwelpeit of Calummus Hos- Pal. He has now regained health and is on the road to full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Dracpone
Puffaln
Navy
Berkagit Tarcey
Beagoone
McKean County Leads State in Oil Production
McKean County tops Pennsylvania in 1922 oil output with 21,258 producing wells and an annual average of 116 barrels per well. The state total reached 73,002 wells, down to 0.28 million barrels in 1922, while Butler and Clarion counties also show notable activity as a department survey details the year’s production and well changes.
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Savita
Vétiange
Rownty
Hutler County
Mange
McKean County
AfcKean County
Olive Bella Thomas Weds William Schrieber in Kane
Olive Bella Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis R Phomaa of Keatimy two united with William Schrieber of Kane on Wednesday morning June 26 at Rev Path ev Dugan parochial residence in Kane. Attendants included Harry Schrieber of Kane. The bride a Kane High School graduate class of 1938 has taught in Kane Public Schools for three years. The groom works for a grocery firm at Sargeant, Pa. After a wedding breakfast the couple left for a honeymoon and will reside in Sargeant after June 38. Mr and Mrs Roy Thomnsnd and Mrs Thomas Anderson attended from Smethport.
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Thomas—Schrieber
Olive Bella Thomas
Lewis R. ‘Phomaa
Keatimy
Omar
Wiliam Schricher
Kane
Path
Ev Dugan
Harry Schricer
Serethadrt High School
Schrieber
Arocery
Sargeant
Marry Schrieber
Hame
Roy Thomsnd
Thomas Anderson
Smethport
Smethport Beats Sheffield In Tight Sunday Baseball
Smethport travels to Sheffield and wins a close game amid strong hitting and pitching. Tommie Clark earns the win as Slugging stars from both teams produce key moments, with Shemela returning for a rematch at Community Field Sunday afternoon.
Fourth of July Noise Fears In Smethport
The piece warns of an early start to Independence Day celebrations in Smethport with loud explosions and fireworks. It notes veterans’ immunity to nerve strain, mentions a law restricting high explosive noise makers before July Fourth, and casts doubt on public calm as the holiday nears.
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Smethport
Lone Wild Goose Hangs With Domestic Flock Near Crosby
A lone wild goose separated by a spring storm drifted to the Mac Dade farm near Crosby and began living with the tame geese. Farm residents report the bird keeps company with the domestic flock and appears comfortable whenever humans are not near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mika McDade
Mac- Dade
Pierce Ellis Engagement and Wedding Announcement
Announcement of the marriage of Mus Marjorio L. Pierce to Frederick W. Ellis at 1 ean NW. The bride, formerly of East Snisti, is daughter of Mr and Mrs Bure Pierce. She has many friends here who extend good wishes and blessings to the couple.
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Pierce—Ellis
Mus Marjorio’ L. Pierce
Frederick W. Ellis
Pierce
East Snistiboct
Pieres
Burned by Explosion at Acetone Factory
Jack Cunningham, employed at the Acetone factory in Foat Smethport, was badly burned about the face and neck last Friday at about 2:00 am when a torch he carried ignited escaping gas under a retort. He reached home on Rose Hill Avenue where Dr. Hamilton treated his injuries, which were painful but not serious. he returned to work the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cunningham
Foat Smethport
Gunningham
Abe
Cunningham
Improvements to Fair Grounds At McKean County Fair
Improvements are under way on the McKean County Fair grounds for the upcoming meet on September 12 to 14. Roofs are being repaired and painted the front fence removed and the midway acts area moved forward toward the track. The race track has been dragged and leveled. Contracts are signed with Cory Carnival Company to provide a high class midway with shows and riding devices.
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Faif
McKean County Fair Association
Thin Sorough
Cory Carnival Company
Amersement
Miss Colegrove Home From Carnegie Tech
Miss Martha E. Colegrove of Smeth Nott was graduated Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh Friday in a class of record breakers. She earned a B S degree in social science work and was among the earliest to complete the program. Mrs CM Colegrove and brother William Colegrove of Ridgway attended the commencement in Pittsburgh.
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Colegrove
Garnegie Tech
Martha E. Colegrove
Smeth- Nott
Carnegie Institute of Peshgolney
Institute
B. Albert Shaw
Miller
Am- Inplean Review of Reviews
Wm. Colegrove
Ridgway
Pittsburgh
Potatoes Sprayed as Copper Sulphate Arrives in McKean County
Over the past week 2 1 2 tons of copper sulphate palato spray were delivered to McKean County potato growers. The shipment, secured via Potter County Potato Grower’s Association, was hauled to purchasers by motor trucks. Agent Crossman notes 8 pounds of copper sulphate treats an acre, and six growers have adopted new spraying methods this season amid rising interest.
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McKein County
Potter County
Crossman
McKean
Brilliant wedding at St Luke's Smethport city
A wedding at St Luke's Protestant Episcopal church Smethport last Thursday June fifteenth united Miss Elon Bintang Bouton daughter of Judge and Mrs. Jorapt Bouton of Smethport with Donald Walker Hovaird son of Mr and Mrs George W Hovaird of Bradford. The ceremony was by Rev Willan Van Dyke with Rev I Dean Miller assisting before a bright gathering. The bride wore a white lace gown with pearls and a tulle veil. Bridesmaids wore pastel georgette dresses and bouquets. reception followed at the bride’s parents’ West Main street home with about eighty guests and a motor trip planned later to the Thousand Islands. The couple will reside at 148 South avenue Bradford.
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St. Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church
Smethport
Evering
Misa
Elon Bintang Bouton
Dasehier
Judga
Jorapt
Wiliam Bouton
Donald Walker Hovaird
Afr
George W. Hovaird
Bradford
Willan
van Dyke
St. Luke's
I. Dean Miller
Puesty
Jama HR. Davis
Mendelsson
Aronaky
Robart Dikel
Mira Katherine McLane
Newark
Mias Marjorie-Davis
Ruthitesa
Jer
Mika Helen Gleason
Mwore Sharideoma
Rite
Tily I
Southavenue
Kratford
Johlan
Anntron
Eserings
Amalas
Indy
Ste Lavely
Worandams
Smethport Hisk
Mias T Baird
Orange
N. T
Cornell University
Boraia Aml Comming
Brida
Robert Digel
George Rovatrd
Mirs_ Feel Rede
Marjorie Davin
Eater Gleason
Migg
Margaret Barker
Myra
Wintar Ts
Bouton
New Kensington
H. A. Fustman
and Ors
B. EB
Eddy
Besse Shedd
Marlan
Terthe Ski
Wamestown
Catherine Melane
David Kufman
Tawands
W. BE. Warish
Miami
Flas
Afra
Dennis Dorler
Shinginhouse
Aisa Dorothy Rastman
Darling
Pas
George Bavaird
Y Mira
Joseph Bavaird
Brennan
Helen Booth
Klas
Mary Downs
Marjorie Davis
Reha Davis
Marcia Brooke
Mise Cleane Brooke
Helen Coatelo
Gladya Hanley
Christine Schontlam
Francia DeCarin
Norman Costello
Amsliton Dangalt
Johnson Beyers unite in Mt Fewett marriage
Andrew Johnson of Mt Fewett Pennsylvania and Bessie E Beyera of Hazelhurst were joined in marriage at the Methodist parsonage on Saturday June 16. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Arthur Gregeon. Willim Gallup of Britterd was a Smothpere visitor last Sunday.
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Willim Gallup
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Smethpore
Stethport
Ratly
Womner
Ted
Jlk
Meflowin
Flard
Dnith
Life Support
SheMela
Rumocrat
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