Fire prevention campaign urged for Pennsylvania week
A historical notice urges May 12 as a fire prevention week in Pennsylvania. Fire officials advise inspections, removal of inflammable materials, neighbor cooperation to reduce insurance costs, updated building regulations, and use of fire resistant materials. Highlighted are chimney and gas safety, storage of oily rags, and supervision of children with flames. A community prevention association is urged to form and promote routine cleanups and safer practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oat
Buzz
Rutz
Putranta Co
Dolgeroum
Teast
Pennsylvania
Farmers receive record May milk price under new plan
The Dairymen's League reports farmers earned 644 cents per quart equivalent for May milk testing 3 percent butterfat, under a sow price mini. May prices surpass April due to market strength and a plan that uses wholesale quotations for butter, skim, milk, and cheese.
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Dairymen's League
Indusery
Government Seeks Stenographers and Typists in Washington
May Wie Livge numbers of stenogiiders avi ty plats are needed in the governing oi Washington. C. abt stranding the Paet the Ugoptlands were operated during the nlelede months of America's participation by Ure wi peurdiais to Ann TipILee wment of the Uited Braves Civil Si vice Commis ict.
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Washington
BC. C
America
Uited Braves Civil Sivice
Pay for Victory Urges in Liberty Loan Appeal
Governor Pusey Passmore urges prompt full payment of the Fifth Liberty Loan designated the Victory Liberty Loan. He frames the bond drive as a triumphant celebration of victory and liberty, calling for collective effort to reach the district quota of 375,000,000 and praising patriotism and citizen duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pusey Passmore
Federal “Reserve Bank
Cunery
Civil service examinations and pay details published
Examinations for men and Ave Iue are held every Tuesday nationwide. Usual entrance salaries range from $1000 to $1200 annually. Full information is available from the secretary of the local board of civil service examiners at the post office or visitor house in any city or from the U S Civil Service Commission in Washington DC. Men honorably discharged from auxiliary or naval service may be reinstated without examination. Published every Thursday in The McKeen Democrat Simethport Pa.
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Ave Iue
Secretary of Unie
Great for emergencies San Cura Ointment promoted locally
San Cura Ointment touted as a universal home remedy with claims of drawing needles from feet and curing eczema, boils, ulcers, and other sores. H. C. Wells advertises 30c and 50c jars, with best skin soap also advertised for infants and skin care. Thompson Medical Co. listed for orders if unavailable.
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James Hitchcock
Centreville
H. C. Wells
Shafer
San Cura
Sond
Thompson Medical Co
Titusville
State Officials and Local Representatives Directory
Official directory listing State Governor Brumbaugh State Treasurer Young Auditor General Powell Secretary Henry Houck and Judge Bouton. Includes U S Congressman Rowlandg Philipsburg State Senator Baldwin and Assembly members Fits gibbon Isherwood. Norwich Chemical Company manufactures acetone ketone and solvents with plants at East
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Robert K. Young
A. W. Powell
Seo’y
Henry Houck
Joseph W. Bouton
Smethport
Charrles H. Rowlandg
Philipsburg
Irank 5
Baldwin
Austin
John A. Fitsgibbon
Bradford
Frank F. Isherwood
Norwich Chemical Company
East
Facts About Smethport
Smethport sits amid scenic country with surrounding drives offering some of the finest scenery in the region. The town hosts a wide slate of local officials including sheriff deputies, clerks, treasurer, commissioners, auditors, school superintendents, and judges, reflecting a detailed civic listing for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Jones
Smethport
C. C. Choate
J. H. Howe
Bradford
B. F. Sturaky
Frank HK
Foster Smethport
Frank Potter
A. “M. Morah
O. S. Gahogan
Mr. Jowett
T. E. Flaherty
Joseph F. Robinson
Farm Bureau
Crossman
C. J. Larah
Hamb
C. 0. Taylor
County Viewera
Harvey G. Berkhouse
Kane
C. Ms. Colegrove
Donnie Davis
Griffin
Hatfield
J. 8
Hun
R. C. Gleason
Wide World of Newspapers and Banks in County
A compact notice notes two weekly newspapers circulating across the county and two principal banks identified as hulking institutions within the region. The item emphasizes broad reach of local press and financial hubs.
Lodge Directory entries for McKean and Smethworth lodges
McKean Lodge No 288 meets the fourth Wednesday each month at 8:18 am at Mrsonlohott Mainetfest. Burdick is W M and Specht Secy. Smethworth Lodge No 383 meets Friday evenings at 8 at FI O Hall with initiations: first degree first meeting month, second degree second meeting, third degree third, fourth meeting fourth. Dickinson N G R C and Gleason Secy listed.
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A.M McKean Lodge
Mrsonlohott
Mainetfest
Sloney
A. Burdick
Fe Smethwort Lodge
FL Hall
Louis Dickinson
Gleason
Sesry
Fraternal Meeting Listings for Smethport Area
A list of fraternal groups meeting on set dates. Smethport Encampment No 278 and Lee Branch No 25 of the Odd Fellows hold sessions on first and third midweek and weekly evenings. Rebekah Lodge No 6 meets monthly on Monday evenings at the Odd Fellows hall. Phoenix Chapter No 15 and related orders meet on specified Saturdays or Thursdays in local halls with named officers listed.
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F. Smethport
I. Hall
J. UK. Johnston
P. J. A Swanson
Ydeal Rebekah Lodge
At & O'Clock
F. Hall
Lizz Deigle
N.G
Rachel P. Amster Lee
H.C. Smethport Branch
O. F. Hall
Kate Bender
Anna O. Stark
Secy
Phoenix
I. C
F. Ball
Fannie*Hopper
W. M
H.l Drake
W. P
Brake
Religious services and clergy listings in Smethport churches
All Saints Memorial Chapel East Smethport holds divine service and Sunday school each Sunday at 9:30. Methodist Episcopal Church offers 10:90 service, 11:45 Sunday school, Epworth League at 6:45, evening service at 7:30, midweek prayer and praise on Wednesday at 8. Episcopal Church has 10:30 and 7:30 services with 3:00 Sunday service except the fourth Sunday. Sunday school at noon. St Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Church at 10:30 mass led by Rev. P J Donahue. Swedish Lutheran Church services weekly led by Rev Larson.
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All Sainta Memorial Chapel
East Smethport
E. N. Edson
Epworth League
Anthur Ghegson
Episcopal Church
E. H. Edson
St. Elizabeth's
P. J. Donahuh
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Witey and
Overtilms
New York City
Passmore
The
Me~ Kenn Democrat
Simethport
Official Directory
Smethport Wood Producte Company
Ball
Annid O. Stark
Harry Combs
Rey, Larson
Victory Liberty Loan
Victory Liberty Loan Committee
McKean Democrat
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