Memorial Day observance plans differ for local groups
At a meeting of American Legion Post members discussed Memorial Day observance under the Valient Boys of Gl-G5. Buckhill Post voted to cooperate with G A R veterans, seek grave markers for World War soldiers, form a track team, and organize a crack drill team with committees named for plans and auxiliary formation. An adjourned meeting set for May 2 to finalize participation and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Igne
Wan
Bucktiil Dost
Vetyrans
Maiean Post
Smithport
Russell Lindsley
William Brownell
John Connolly
McKean
W. A. Ostrander
E. G Potter
Way
Brownell
National Legion
Allentown
Danurian Legion
Frank Fay
E. G. Poller
Vs Oryaghtio
Mutt Y
A. K.livermore
Paul Dennime
Anred Bush
Belgian Migrants Arrive in Limethyport to Live with Uncle
Louis Douchamp and Artine Donchamp, aged 19 and 20, natives of Belgium, arrived in New York last week and now reside with their uncle, Henry Donchamp, a West Main Street architect and inventor, in Limethyport. They recall Belgium’s devastation during the 1994 invasion as the war machine swept through their country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Douchamp
Artine Donchamp
Belgium
New York
Limethyport
Henry Donchamp
West Main Street
Bel_ guum
Warbario Hon Military Machine Ag
O J Burdick Dies After Prolonged Illness
O J Burdick died at his home in Smethport last Thursday night after a long illness dating from January. Survived by son Louis Burdick of Smethport and Keppler Burdick, he was a longtime resident and trusted employee of the Smethport Window Plant. A member of the Odd Fellows lodge, his funeral Sunday afternoon was under the auspices of the order with interment at Tore A cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Burdick
Burdick Wah
Louis Burdick
Smethport
Keppler Tivdick
Renova Bors Jong
Yeon
Smetaport
Burdick
Odd Fellows Loge
Behuren
Arthur Gregsers
Ford Car for Sale With Damaged Rim and New Ionic?
Classified note advertises a Ford car for sale with damaged rims and a mention of new ion components. unclear details and garbled phrasing obscure specifics such as model year price or location.
East Smethport formaldehyde plant to be largest in U S
Railroad efforts slowed construction of the East Smethport formaldehyde plant but work continues with novel expedients. Inventor John Cather says the plant will be the largest of its kind in the United States and likely globally, using fourteen miles of pipe and a vast labor force to push completion ahead of schedule.
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East Smethport
Buffalo
Smethport
Germany
Foris
Hast Smethport
Cather
Tme
Tonis
Unusually Large 1920 Smethport High Class
A large 1920 Smethport High School class includes Edith Axelson Dwight Butzer Crystal Cunningham Clarence Daly Alice Werman Gladys Hackett and others. The senior banquet by the juniors is set for Thursday May 20 at St Luke's Parish House. Baccalaureate will be delivered by Rev Arthur Gregson at the Methodist church Sunday evening June 6. Commencement exercises are scheduled for Friday evening at the Lyceum.
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Smethport High School
Dairy survey on milk condenser plant proposal in Smethport
Representatives from One Rose Dairy Co Philadelphia met with Canopis Club to discuss a milk condenser in Smethport. They claimed if a 14,000 quarts daily flow is secured, they would pay low prices and ship until plant erection. A survey will assess if the milk volume can be secured locally.
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One Rose Dairy Co
Philidelpha
Canopis Club
Smethport
Justice Shep Vibbard Dead in Limestone NY
Shep Vibbard a noted justice of Limestone New York died last Thursday at his home aged 84. A Civil War veteran, he practiced law and served as Justice of the Peace for 40 years, officiating for numerous New York and Pennsylvania couples.
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Shep B. Vibbara
Limestone
N. Y
Tie
Servy
Marcy E
New York
Byrdfordy Jhaachodabal Dental Group Hosts Joint Meeting
The Byrdfordy Jhaachodabal dental association held a joint meeting with the McKean County Medien Ax prociation in that city last evening to discuss systemic infection of oral origin.
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The
Dental Association’ of
Byrdfordy
Cooked Food Sale by Ladies Aid at Colegrove’s Bravery Store
The Ladies Aid of the MF eharet will hold a cooked food sale on Vday afternoon at Colegrove's Bravery store. Proceeds support community relief and church activities.
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MF Eharet
Colegrove
Bravery
Mother's Day Tribute in Faithful Prose
A reflective Mother's Day piece extols the universal influence of mothers. It uses floral imagery of pink and snowy white carnations to symbolize enduring care, guidance, and protection. The prose links a mother's heart to humanity, spring, and global kinship, praising her timeless wisdom and comforting presence.
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Heart of Humanity
Fler
May Meeting Of Borough Council Proceedings
May meeting of the borough council was held at the council center with members Colegrave Wu Hackett Hamper Garlick Hungerford Lindholm Burgess Widestiffard present. Minutes read and approved, bills approved for April including Morrison solicitor 12.50, Heatstrom street commissioner 140.00, Gifford labor 7.60, Smethport Gas light, Demorrat Printing, Mckean Mier printing 27.49, Hindstrom Bros hardware 6.74. Treasurer and band funds approved. Sidewalk notices ordered for Clwads Schintuck and others. council widened pavement at Main and Ens streets. Engine committee disallowed engine placement and house build. committee to sell conds for two motor fire trucks. Halpenny offered to spread cinders on Bank Street with village approval.
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Counell
Colegrave
Hackett
Hamper
Garlick
Hungerford
Lindholm
Burgess Widestiffard
Pal
Morrison
Laws Ilargog
Dolor Af
Heatstrom
Kl.d. Gifford
Wabor
Mickingdn
Smethport Gas Co. Light
Demorrat Pub
Warren, Moore Cu
Tard
Hindstrom Bros. Hardware
Leminier
Reid
Vhoaper
Sackett
Clwads Schintuck
B.S. & No Ik Th
KR. R. Carried
Crossman
Hilton
Canopus Chitware Prasaul
Sounell
Ens
Tinekelt
Tlungerford
Burdick
Hrrpeway
Bank Street
Wa House
Halpenny
Wilson resigns as superintendent of South Penn Oil Co
W. E. Wilson resigns after long service as superintendent of South Penn Oil Co. He plans an extended visit to oil fields from Keating township to the Pacific coast, aiming to join production in the western fields. F. Stevenson succeeds him at Guffy, transferring to Simp. Son and SUperintendent duties.
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W. E. Wilson
South Penn. Oil Co
W. B. Wilson
Penn Oil Co
Mee Wilson
Hin
Keating
Wilson
Aeag
Pacific
Truck Route Note From Boston To Austin
A fragmented report notes a knife motor truck on a route from Boston to Austin. The item mentions machinery and a company named Taylees Ta but the text is incomplete, with crossings through Halted areas and unclear cargo details.
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Boston
Austin
Taylees Ta, Co
American Legion to Decide First Meridan County Service Men Reunion Site
Bradford, May 19 executive committee to pick the place and date for the first Meridan county service men reunion from World War I. Five posts—Bradford, Ludlow, Smethport, Port Allegany, and Warren—are represented. Smethport favored for the event. About six hundred veterans expected to attend with field day sports and prizes.
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J. P. P. Sehoonmaker
Bradford
American Legion
Meridan
Pradford
Wane
Port Alegany
Ludlow
Smethport
W. A. Ostrander
Bucktail
Snvniport
Start on East Street Bridge Project Wins County Bid
The county recently awarded the contract to face and widen the bridge bulwarks on East Street. Work has begun to improve the structure and accommodate increased traffic.
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East Street
Professor Renn Resigns From State Normal Faculty
Prof Chester B Renn resigns as head of the field of endeavor at the State Normal in California Pa where he accepted a new faculty position. A local school board meeting discussed salary adjustments and teacher wages, noting a 25 percent average increase. The board’s action drew mixed reactions from teachers and officials as plans to fill the vacancy proceed.
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Chester Th Henn
Caliefornia
State Normal S Thew
Renn
Tie Leet Sehenls
Ageresata
Avseragh
Wietrich
Sabirice
Taras Sah
Smethport Roads Association Meeting Notes
The regular meeting of the Canopis Glob was held at Wright Houses on a Monday noon luncheon. T. J. Hunpsville won the attendance prize. The chairman reported $2,146 contributed toward the Minant Run and Smethport Backus projects and asked for an extension to circulate superior notices. A committee was appointed to meet borough counsel on eliminating dangerous curves at Matay's Corners.
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Wright
J. W. Routen
T. FH. Hungsville
T. J. Hunpsville
M.S. Geary
Boll Hongsville
Dha Goud Rads Committee
A. R. Livermore
Steennd
Gay Ro Mave
Crocsman
FE OH. Readfield
Borough
Gauell
AL Matay
Cronsman
Ial Rier
Smethport Athlete Making Splendid Record
Smethport athlete Howerd Werldes son of the postmaster and Mrs Warkley, a university of Pittsburgh student, rises as a strong track prospect. He competes with the Indiana Normal School team, facing John Montcalin of Main Street in upcoming events.
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Howerd Werldes
Postmastero
Mra. We. Warkley
University of Tittsbur- Rpepley
Tenea
Promice
Mayers Rs
Theo
Indiana Normal Schonl By & Pecutiar
John Montcalin
Archie Mateonn
Main Street
Woorkley
Carload of blooded cattle arrives at Ore Lime
A carload of 20 Ayah Cattio cattle arrived at Ore Lime from Campus Penshurst farm Narbeth Pa, with prize Ayrshire stock purchased by Grane Nation Bank Smethport to aid local dairy herds. The shipment includes a prize dam whose dam won grand champion at the Columbus dairy show in 1947. The value of the last animal was $6,000, indicating high quality. Also reported is the death of prominent local contractor Charles Geary at 77, with details of his life, family, and funeral services in Mt. Alton and Bradford areas.
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Kmoth
Penshurst
Narbeth
Palsila
Grane Nation Bank of
Smethport
UN Lion's
Hirtoers
Ghitanent
Fame
Limethport
Coryville
Conny Agent
Crossman
Ray Mosier
Smith
Worlh Bmith
Bootland
Columbus
Ohio
Chas. Geary
Adel Invofal
Aia Bor M.& Geary
Kdeiry
Mt. Alten
M.S. Geary
Molto AicCabe
ML. Allen
Geary
Iraland
Erle Retro
Mokena
Legion
Democrat
Thin Paper
Vernon
Haseen
Song
Smethfiort
Micha
Mt. Alion
Ohm W
Salamanea
Charles C
Bradford
T. C. McCarthy
Brddford
Mra
Rank Seliriver
St. Elizebert's
Shipen
Donohue
Rey
Pr. Carpenter
Osceala Mills
Nolan
Gilton
Gla Thos. Geary
Jow
Heilly
Allegany
Ins. Kelly
Olin
Sam Noyes
Maggeeet Quinn
Mt Alters High Quinn
Cleveland
J. J. Ocenner
M.ffyan
Altons
Edward Kelly
Namwiehsfe
Fox
Engaged teachers named by Mt Jewett school board
Mt Jewett school board engaged Miss Raith Larsan and Mies Tlelen Mather to teach seventh grade at Jewett High. The appointments list reflects local staffing for the upcoming term.
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Jewett
Mt. Jowett
Raith Larsan
Eid Mies
Tlelen Mather
Horn of Stuethpare
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