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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1928
Page
7
Local notes report multiple purchases of Buick and Ford vehicles through Jack Cooper and Quirk Sons, personnel changes, a new birth, civic events, social gatherings, and community notices including church services and a bridge club, reflecting active town life in Smethport on Thursday June 21, 1924.
Dozens of brief items record Miss Sigrid Johnson returning from a visit and Rena Boyer of Kane staying with relatives in Smethport. The column lists Mr. and Mrs. Herne, Mrs. Gingvich, C W Freeman, HJ Ellsworth, Margaret Hulk, Irvin McCarthy, W A Ross, S L Fry and daughter Helen, Nes Barton and Billy, Mrs. Lloyd Thompson and Shirley Jean, Minnie Swanson, Dwight Butser, BE B Drake, T Kessler Jr, Morgan Norton, Carris Day, CG Kk. Gregory, James Aelis, Earl Chase and sons, Mrs. Hoffman’s family, Blanche Davis, Marton Reiss, R Kessler Jr, and many others visiting Bradford, Kane, Rushford, Buffalo, and surrounding towns. It notes travels to Philadelphia, Buffalo, Kane, and Christmas-time visits, plus social gatherings in Smethport, Bradford, and Warren.
Clarence Olinaioad and daughters Jean and Chite returned to Filamore Pennsylvania after a visit with Abr. and Mrs. G. J. McCoy. Mrs. H. G. Geraan and Mrs. J. 4. LAlmuon came home from Con Netut Lake Pennsylvania where they attended a State Eastern Star meeting as local chapter representatives. Jane L. Ware returned from Lock Haven Pennsylvania where she visited her brother and wife. Marguerite Stickles Ann Gillen Alles Herbert left for Lock Haven for Central State Normal School summer courses. Robert E. Daly head of American Radiator Omaha division visited his parents on Main Street before returning to New York.
McKean Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held a fine day gathering at Pine Tres Farm hosted by Mrs. John B Eastman. A 12:30 covered dish luncheon preceded a business meeting with flag salute and patriotic songs.
Bradford June 11 Four new directors were elected to the Bradford hospital board at a meeting last night. New members are William J Hewey Forest D Dorn H M Witk and Louis J Kremson. Re-elected are John Ley George B Morris William Hunley W J Sloan J M Rose John Golden and S H Hersird. M J Lewe re-elected treasurer. Ten nurses graduate in the upcoming war commencement, among them Jean Henderson Allen Genevieve Gertrude Dorsey Gertrude Adell Morrison Hazel W Larson and others. Mrs Hazel Larson and Miss Anna Porizson are noted in the list as relatives of local residents.
Donna, daughter of the county treasurer, suffered a fractured skull in a car crash last week. She was taken to Blossburg by her parents for X rays and is recovering as rapidly as possible under medical care.
A tribute poem honors Smethport High School track stars Si Scott Pink Newman Micky McCoy Eddie Harmon Barton Sullivan E Libri dge Andy Van Gyke and Lawrence Topper. J Hamlin, Smethport banker and supporters host a banquet at Muncs restaurant to honor the squad following graduation. Estate notices follow listing executor E W Jones and claims contact in Smethport Pa.
The School Board of Sergeant township invites bids for a one room school building about six miles south of Aft Jeyott at the Fusiern Clay Products Plant. Bids close June 29 at noon. Plans and specifications are available by contacting Jacob Amend at Clermont, McKean County, Pa. Secretary of the School Board.
Local ad lists broilers for sale with contact person Coleman Thone and phone code 200R6. Inquiries directed to FP G Coleman.
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