Big Forest Tract Added Near State Preserve
The state of Pennsylvania acquired a timber tract from the Heinemann Estate of Colegrove about 10,000 acres to join the Luce Game Refuge at Norwich near Smethport. Surveying will begin next week with six aides, followed by fire strip work and boundary fencing. A Bucktail Post American Legion delegation will visit Bradford to invite veterans to the McKean county convention in Limethovt, aims to attract large turnout.
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State of
Pennsylvania
Heinemann
Colegrove
Luce
Norwich
Smethport
Emperium Road
Keating Summit
Gordeau
Goofysars
Austin
Goodyears
Emporium Road
Gustad
Hucktail
Bradford
Bucktall
American Legion of the
Mc Jean
Bishop Ward and Brother Occupy Lasher Brook Camp
The Right Rev John C Ward bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Erie and his brother Hamilton Ward of Buffalo have occupied the model camp owned by Guy McCoy at Lasher Brook this week. The two fishermen use the camp as headquarters for expeditions in quest of trout.
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Bishop Ward
Lasher Brook
John C. Ward
Episcopal Diocese of
Evie
Hamilton Ward
Buffelo
Guy McCoy
Ostrander Infant Dies in Gilford Home
Robert Wayne Ostrander aged 1 year, son of Mr and Mrs Byron Ostrander of Gilford, died last Saturday at the family home after a brief illness from pneumonia. Funeral services were held Monday with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Robert Wayne Ostrander
Bos
Byron Ostrander
Gilford
Rose Hill Cemetery
Death of Burdette Bray at Farmers Valley
The death of Burdette Bray, aged resident of Farmers Valley, occurred Monday morning at Big Forte. He had been an invalid for several years and is survived by his wife. The funeral is scheduled for this afternoon. County Agent W A Itons and State College experts led a tree planting demonstration at the Rockefeller farm in Farmers Valley yesterday afternoon, selling 2000 white pine trees. The article also notes speculative political talk about Governor Alfred Smith and party dynamics in California.
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Burdette Bray
Farmers Valley
Big Forte
W. A. Itons
State College
Rockefeller Farm
Frahmers Valley
Oviatt Nets Record Giant Trout in Frigid Creek
Milo Oviatt, famed hunter and fisher from the Nonvich State Gaus Preserve, caught a gigantic trout weighing 2 pounds 6 ounces in Upmur Hotata Creek. Described as a prize catch with an elongated wheel bone, the event occurred amid harsh conditions and drew notice of the Oviatt family’s long fishing legacy.
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Milo Oviatt
Oviatt
Mr. Oviatt Hook
Local Hi Track Stars Beat Warren in Opening Smethport Meet
Smethport High athletes defeated Warren High 71 1 6 to 50 5 6 at the fair grounds marking the start of the local season. Capt Harmon led in the mile and half mile while Van Dusen and Petrozi posted notable sprint and hurdle results. Warren’s Schindler set a discus mark at 106 feet 1 inch in the trials, with several highlights from Smethport listed in the meet summary.
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Smethport
Schaal
Warren High
Fair Grounds
Yester
Ie Lavermore-Studhoemne
Dan Long
Bradford H. 8
Orange and Black
Hindigr
Warren
Disney
Bradford
Schindler
Harmon
van Dusen
Dagh
Lee Petrozi
iVan Dusen
Bhat Pui
Scott
L. Petruzzi
J. Petruzzi
Studholma
Timm
Theta
Greer
Fdmiston
Crea
Studholme
L. Petruazi
Carlson
Wright
Eastman
van Duses
Smith
Grear
Senindler
Santz
Petruzel
Hapmon
Rettnee
Carlson Cward
iWeinreider
Fetrozzi
Polo Yauh—L
Medforts
Weinretder
No truth to story of nearby holdup claim
A Democrat investigation found no foundation for rumors of a holdup involving a motorist near Parmere Valier in Wisconsin. The hoax reports circulated through Miley newspapers and other outlets, but the paper refutes the claim as baseless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holam
Penésal
Chentitien
Loeny
Weis
Tetris Miley
Wantite
Noted Swedish Pastor Will Preach Here This Week
Rev N Olson a leading Swedish clergyman will be guest of Rev J B Hallmerte at the Swedish Mission church. He will preach at the evening service Sunday and other services this week beginning at 7 30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Olson
Sweden
J. B. Hallmerte
Bmethport
Port Allegany Baptists Visit Local Service
Port Allegany Baptist congregation attended a Sunday evening service at the Thay Aiured church where Rev. Tiytor delivered a special sermon to the gathered members.
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Port Allegany Baptists
Port Allegany Bapist
Tiytor
Separator for Sale Not Moving Any Cows Now
For sale a Molotte separator with seven hundred pounds capacity. Includes magnet running and eastest cleaned. Located at Mixad-burnwir Gas Ring Road Teker, Chey FP oH NGQURSH, Smothpert, Pit, Agtt.
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Bke
Masknat Running
Eastest
Anpamiar
Tawrhelah
Jal
Mixad-burnwir
Roosevelt Trail Resume Advertises Great Route
The Roosevelt Highway association resumes plans to promote the Great Roosevelt route to motorists. Officers meet to map continuing advertising, with $1900 remaining in the treasury before dues. A large map sign of the Roosevelt route from Erie to New York is planned, and 86,000 folders will advertise the highway as a major inland route.
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H. 5
Wes
Smtethport
Roosevelt
Secantotr Laciny
Plains
Tedx
Roosevelt Highway
Drie
Pennsylvania
Bethport
Erie
Baston
New York
Chicascenity York
Blizzard Strikes Pennsylvania Highways. Smethport Responds
Smethport and McKean County endured an April blizzard that coated roads with up to six inches of snow. State highway crews, led by Bapt. Theodore Schmitt, worked to keep the vast paved network clear, while other counties faced heavier drifts and delays. McKean County, though in a storm-scarce area, gained praise for prompt snow removal amid statewide disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport
Mckean County
Pennsyvania
Theodore Schmitt
Pennsylvania
McKean
Inne
Tae
Corey
Van Brunt Leaves Smethport for Glenfield Plant Work
Mr and Mrs He A Van Brunt leave Smethport after two years in charge of the Quinn Interests copper and iron works. The couple's move to Glenfield follows news of Quinny plans for a large chemical plant in Adirondack New York where he will be employed. The copper shop and its skilled artisans, once busy turning copper and silver into equipment for wood chemical products, have been shut down indefinitely.
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Glenfield
He A. van Tirtnt
Smethport
van Brunt
Quinn Interests
East Smethnpork
Tecantly
Tueaday Li
Adirondack
New York
Quinny
Wisches
Mr. van Brunt
Mr. van Beunt
Vehicles Collide On Road In Farmers Valley
Sunday morning about 10:00 o clock a Nash coach driven by Frooklyn N. crashed into the rear of a Ford truck owned by Nay Davis standing on the highway in Farmers Valley. The Nash was badly damaged with a crumpled front fender and midsection. Roy Davis, a passenger in the Nash, was slightly injured.
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Farmers Valley
Nash
Frooklyn
Nay Davis
F Mers Valley
Blaine Mavis
Dtsbler
Str
Ava
Roy Davia
Car Skid Injures Two On Slippery Way Near Farm
A Buick sedan owned by We Ay Alvis, manager at the General Gar age Co. Bradford, skidded on a slick roadway near the Limethport farm. Two lady passengers were injured.-Tr. W. A. Outrander assisted at the scene.
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Alvis
General Garaga Co. Pradford
Limethport
Tewett
Amd
Tr. W. A. Outrander
Chim
Alfred E Smith Pennsylvanian to Democrats Nomination
Alfred E Smith rises as a key Democratic national figure from New York. Born in 1873 he advanced from small jobs to New York State Assembly leader, Sheriff of New York County, and Governor. Smith's career highlights include four New York governorships and a liberal reform record.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Smith’ Boonig
Solid South
Alfred Emanuel Smith
New York City
Alfred
Fulton
Catherine A. Dunn
New York State Assembly
Assembly
New York County
Board of Aldermen
Empire State
United States
Campaign Starts To Rid Town Of Roving Canines
The town assigns L. K. Hogarth as special officer to enforce canine ordinances in Smethport. Unlicensed dogs face seizure. licensed dogs must be accompanied by permits. City aims to reduce dog nuisance blamed for traffic risks and accidents as patrols begin this week.
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Burgesa
D. M. Frosted
L. K. Hogarth
Smethport
Mr. Mingartt
Aos
Matey
Net Agde
Tate
Loewner Myon
Costa
Suneup
Local Citizens Unite For Smethport Clean-Up Week
Clean-up week in Smethport called by Burgess Brasted urges property owners to remove refuse along streets. Borough street department to oversee disposal and ensure thorough presentation for visitors. June brings Kean County American Legion convention and July Fourth celebration. September forecast includes Kean County fair. Smethport remains known as a busy, vigilant town with public participation emphasized.
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Smethpoert
Ting
Burgess
Borough Street
MbKean
American Legion
Meftean County
Kean
Smethport
Chicago New York Bus Line Through Smethport
A new transcontinental bus route from Chicago to New York, passing through Smethport, Cleveland, Erie, Scranton, and other cities, promises luxurious 25 passenger coaches with observation decks and awnings. Overnight stops with beds and meals are planned every roughly 200 to 250 miles, with fares including lodging, making the trip ideal for travelers not in a rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brothport
Ghlewru
Claveland
Erie
Scranton
New York
Arslof
Transcentinen
Ita Milden
Chicago
Stine
Hain
Benadulo Senaty Wether Ahort
Roosevelt Highway
Mille Ayéry
Boy Scouts Accept Camp Site Near Coudersport
The McKean Potter council camp committee accepted an offer from R Lewla of Coudersport to donate a camp a few miles north of Coudersport for twenty years. A sub committee will oversee construction including lake adradg ing shelters and moving the mess hall. The Jamborees will be held at the new camp June 1 and 2 with county troops entering patrols for a regional jamboree. Ashcraft, county assistant executive, will assume duties as Somerset county executive starting May 15.
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Coudersport
McHkean-Potter Ore Counel
Sroula
Port Allegany
R Lewla
Cowlersport
Scoute
Atin
Port Alteginy
Camp Alto
Couty
Ashcraft
Somerset County
Cramer Flies From Texas to Clarion Visit
Parker D. Cramer of Palms Texas an aircraft inspector for the U S Department of Commerce spent Thursday with his mother in Clarion leaving Dallas by plane Wednesday morning and arriving Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramer
Texas
Parker D. Cramer
Palms
Tex
Aeronautical Branch
U. S Department of Commerce
Smoth- Hart
Clarion
Dallas
Swedish Mission Church Promotes Evening Service and Prayer Meeting
The Swedish Mission Church announces Sunday School at 11 A.M. with morning preaching and an evening service at 1:30 P.M. The Rev. N. Olson from Siwerlen will conduct. A 61 week prayer meeting is set for Wednesday evening at 8:00. A cordial welcome to all.
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Swedish Mission Church
D. &, Hallmertz
Ul A.M
N. Olson
Siwerlen
Musical program by local artists in Smethport and Olean
A Friday music program featured Mrs ioma Cather from Smethport, Professor Hil from Olean, and Frank Wakter of Bideed. The event drew local turnout and showcased a mix of vocal and instrumental pieces.
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Ioma
Cather
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