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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1927
Page
5
Miss Ronn Scowden aged 18 of Farmers Valley suffered severe head burns when a violent explosion occurred after she and her mother returned home from Ruger Pennsylvania. Windows shattered, Dr Ostrander treated her. injuries deemed painful but not serious as she recovers.
The Smethport Conopus club meets at Almis uvant and adopts a motion to express grief over the death of Canopian Wm. M. Farntron, a prominent Incal businessman killed in Buffalo in an automobile crash. Members debate Crispus joining Rotary, delaying further discussion until a Conopus delegation visits the Bradford Rotary club next Monday noon. Captain Irving O'llay, allied with the late Richard Harding Massis, is slated to speak at a local armory event on Wednesday night drawing many visitors.
Contractor MN L Dennils rushes a large crew to pull waterbound road improvements along Potato Creek alley connecting Smethport Crosby and Colegrove. Completion aimed for traffic by August. At Kings Corners the National Transit Company moves two oil lines to clear the surface before paving.
The Smethport Band has received a new brass and woodwind arrangement of Pomp and Circumstances by St Edgar Rilgar, ordered from Boosey & Co. London. The costly valuable addition enhances the local library and will be performed in the upcoming summer concert series.
Homer Green of the U S Navy arrived in Smethport on a 12 to 105 day furlough to visit his parents. His ship Raleigh is in drydock at Boston after returning from the Nicaragua trouble zone. A separate crash on Main Street involved a Buick and a Chevrolet, both Bradford drivers, with minor injuries and no one hurt.
A fragmentary verse note reflects on mother's role and devotion with repeated lines about a mother’s love and prayers. The text cites a 1922 date and mentions Mother, maternal faith, and affection in a melodic, devotional tone.
Smethport plans to double its Red Cross flood relief quota to 10 million dollars amid widespread Mississippi flood disaster. Local volunteers led by Mrs H G German and Mrs J H Velis report strong support with 1432 dollars pledged locally and more expected as canvassing continues. Stores will close at noon on Thursdays May through September, with several holidays observed as half or full days off.
H Curtle thea aviiier forms a partnership with G Piner of Red Rock to start an avitiing contracting venture. Curties and Piper acquire tools from Kane Supply and will drill a large property owned by Mr Piper at Red Rock.
Interstate Window las Co. property sold for 80000 to B Anglech of Kane acting for reorganized committees. Sale included plants at Smoeth Port Mt Tewett Huntington Weston Kane Clarksburg. Okmulgee plant sold earlier to F J Andrews for organization funds.
The Roosevelt Webway through Limethpart has been designated as one of the 25 United States highways and will be known as Gas Highway No. 6.
Concrete work on a paved Med way out near Farmera Valley progresses rapidly to eliminate dangers at the sharp curve on Brul ford road. Current efforts focus on stabilizing the route and enhancing travel safety in the valley area.
At the May borough council meeting a fire department committee reported funds raised for a Victor Electrola and for a new apparatus chassis. The council agreed to cover part of the expense after noting the department had spent over 400 dollars on the chassis. A bid from Hoatmanes and Gortlan for 220 dollars was accepted for a handy unit, and the contract was awarded to that firm. The new truck will include five motor driven pieces and multiple hose and chemical units. A yard on L Herzogo property was condemned by the Health Department for sanitary concerns and blocked the sidewalk, prompting further action.
A long feature reports on Eldred Port piracy and a daring river episode. James Quirk H J Jee and eight others traveled to Scranton to promote Roosevelt Highway, while County Detective Jrick Allison tracks a modern Jack tar James R Shelvey from Pittsburgh arrested for felonious entry and larceny after a high river chase. The piece ties local booster efforts to widen and navigate the Allegheny river from Pittsburgh toward Olean with civic officials and residents voicing support.
The Smethport Legion Lyceum hosts a two night carnival May 10 and 11 to aid the local theater debt. Clark the mental wizard will demonstrate rapid arithmetic and memory feats, drawing crowds alongside wrestling bouts and a big street parade led by the Smethport Band. Local veterans plan events and a dance will close the festivities with ornate decorations and exhibitions.
A damaged Jowett car driven by Dur ane Cryman, with his wife and child aboard, left the highway near Kasson after the driver swerved. The vehicle struck a tree, the trunk damaged, and the car severely wrecked. The occupant escaped unharmed.
Fragmentary report describes a farmer at Gifford near Smethport involved in a culling task for Heine Chemie at Crowly when he struck a man with a pistol or sharp weapon, resulting in injuries. A local resident, W. Ostennfer, referenced the incident for The Democrat.
Encouraging prospects for a new Smethport factory to produce two patent glass masks for deckle light Lautha. Backed by leading electric luminaire firms, with possible long term sales once mass production tests succeed. Local businessmen discuss taking over E G Chase Mfrs Co to secure manufacturing rights and finance capitalization. A follow up meeting is planned. community groups plan a church basement fundraiser on Friday May 10 at 10 o’clock. Two gas cook stoves for sale.
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