Smethport Music Week Festival at Court House
Smethport prepares a Monday evening observance of Pennsylvania Music Week at the Court House directed by Dr H L McCoy with church choirs and local groups. A 7 30 pm start includes a Bench performance and a varied program of choral works, band pieces, duets, and a medley, with rehearsals set for Friday at St Lukes Parish House.
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Smethport
Pennsylvania
Court House
Smethport Travelers Club
S. F. Redfield
Travelers’ Club
H. L. McCoy
St. Lukes Parish House
H. L. NcCay
J. L. Morrigan
Star Spangled Banner
Travelers Club
Ree
Duanita
Praice
Nellie Grey
Vera
Dr. McCoy
Jack
Bjorrison
Smiles
B. E. Bouton
Fred Hungiville
Gor Lon
Colempja
Piayo
Eighth Month Winter Brings Snow and Chill to Region
A week of dry spell ended with Wednesday morning snowfall reaching several inches across Big Taver country and surrounding areas. Forecasters and locals debate the chill, predicting continuing cold with a possible return of springlike warmth later as the Kane Republican and Democrat echo forecasts from Altman.
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Taver
Kiamy Altman
Kane Trepublican
Democrat
Altman
Srowine
Pennsylvania
Weatling
Westline
Buy Farm in New Jersey
Mrs Join Furamerscill returned last week from a Wutiness visit to New Jersey. During her absence Mrs Sum meregill concluded details for the por chase of a woulty farm ner MiTville, N. J. Mr and Mrs Suramerscill and family and her father, Emil Thrain, Civil War veteran, were to move to the new farm and make their future home. Emethport can iy afford to lose this splendid family.
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New Jersey
Join Furamerscill
Forest Fire Near Sartwell Spreads Fast
A forest fire broke out south of Sartwell on Monday afternoon, spreading rapidly across a large area. Local volunteers and fire crews arrived quickly to contain the blaze, whose origin remains unclear as investigators begin work at the scene.
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FLOC
Sartwell
Enrollment of Voters in Smethpvet District
The national assessor Mrs Wade Tiridiek is engaged this week to conduct enrollment of voters. The work aims to complete the local registry this year, with the process expected to occur in Smethpvet.
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Cab Nessional
Wade Tiridiek Fa
Enadietine
Death follows Smethport visit of Eldred man
Wm Galuria a 50 year old Eldred man died Sunday at Olean Hospital from skull fracture after an Eldred Odd Fellows gathering near Smethport. He fell from a car while returning home, possibly due to cramped joints or a stroke. Survived by his wife and five sons. Local grief follows the festive visit.
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Smethport
Eldred
Agal
Senday
Olean Hospital
Sis
Bimathpurt
Galusha
Smnethyort Lodge
Unit Order
Olean
Mr. Galusha
Ang
Loent Odatebows
Silent Policemen Cause Traffic Jam at Key Borough Crossings
Last week the borough installed five cast iron silent policemen at Main and East, Main and Marvin, and Sirévis crossings. Narrow turns hindered traffic marker regulation, and a car driven by F. Starsky became stuck at Main and East, requiring effort to free it. The malfunctions at Main and Marvin and another at Mal’pent drew attention, while markers at remaining intersections prove valuable.
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Borough Street
Sirévis
Main Street
Main
East
Marvin
Wight
F. Starsky
East Streets
Mal’ Pent
Marvin Street
Famo Yell
Local men buy Bradford lease and wedding tale
Avropertane til fea was consom irated last week to which the Gallien Oil Company Smethwert company purchased the large lease of Eur DeGolier near Bradford track. The lease contains fourteen producing wells and room for further development planned by Gallup. The Gallup Company roster includes WFH Gallup FP Ta Holmes and Al Hyatt Smethport Al Wilder Bolivar Grant Huntes Eldred Codric Bradford. Willetts Hubbard wedding: Hilda Willetts of Kendallville wed James W Hubbard of New York on May 5 at Kendallville parochial home. Hubbard, a draftee, has worked for Western Union Telegraph in York City. The newlyweds plan a New York residence after a short trip. Congratulations to the happy couple.
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Gallien Oil Company, & Smethwert Company
Eur DeGolier
Bradford
Gallup
Gallup of
WFH
Ta. Holmes
al. Hyatt
Smethport
al. Wilder
Bolivar
Grant Hulntes
Eldred
Codric
Willets
Hubbard
Kendallville
Indiana
Hilda Wilets
Kendallvill
James W. Hubbard
New York
OW. Hubbard
East Minskent
Thilvin
Arthur Wille
Court House Tower lights signal city vigil of night
A bright electric lift atop the Court House Tower glows after dark, visible across town as officials report a new beacon for residents. The tower lighting aims to reassure citizens amid ongoing security concerns and provides a nightly landmark for locals.
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Securmes
Tiane Pers
Formaldehyde Plant Nears Ready at East Smithwort
The East Smithwort formaldehyde factory, undergoing extensive alterations, is nearly ready to commence operations. Manager Cr. B. O. Rengis supervised the past week of equipment preparation and installation as the project moves toward production.
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East Smithwort
Nex Rem
Cr. B. O. Rengis
Near East Drive Mears Goal at Red Ball Meet
In a reported event at an East district venue, Mears scored a decisive goal for the team amid a crowded field. The match drew rosettes and positive crowd reaction, signaling a strong performance for the side.
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MEARS
Teachers Named Salaries Raised At Baromish School Board Meeting
At the Baromish school board meeting Friday night the vacancy of sixth grade teacher was filled by Mrs L K Mugat h andMiss Catherine May of Keallig township. The other teachers were retained for the coming year while the school tax was decreased. Net salary changes increased total monthly salaries to about ten pounds over prior levels. Names listed include High School Stanley Belph t Carrie Day and several others with Mrs Gertrude Brown and Mrs Lawan Dusen among sixth grade staff.
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Baromish
L. KM. Mugacth
Catherine May
Keallig Township
Fithe
Fay
Eldred
Tae
Enes
One License Application Heard In Bradford Brewing Case
Judge Boulton presides at the annual license court in Bradford Borough where a license for Bradford Brewing is heard. The article recalls McKean County’s license history, prohibition’s impact, and notes that post prohibition some counties kept licenses while others reduced them. It mentions ongoing need for brewer license applications despite wet or dry laws.
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Boulton
Goort
Ibis
Bradford
McKean
Hier Awindia
Berton
Pennsylvania
New Holmes & Gillilan Office Building Project
Work begins on a new two to three story Holmes and Gillilan office complex at Warer and Morhani streets replacing the old Wooten structures. The building fronts Mechanic atragi with brick model style, houses administration, lumber tile cant yard and factory offices to support the Jars Jnenplint manufacturing operations.
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Holmes & Ghcgillan
Miera
Elass
Bulldine
Tipimes & Gillan
Warer
Morhani
Jnenplint
Srwinill
Tsminematic Yin-Eoltera
Tasling Alloys
Mechanic Atragi
Od Wooten
Frolmes & Gilfillan Jemebershint
Peeler Sensation With Montreal Catcher Sparks Hype
Peeler, local catcher sensation with Montreal, draws praise for stellar play with the Eastern Canadian League’s Mantes Candia. His recent spring debut and contract news fuel strong chatter about his speed, power, and potential impact for the team in the upcoming season.
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Peeler
Montreal
Ravel Peeter
John Peeter
Jecal
Priseus
Candi
Penjer
Shen
Mount Jewett Postmaster Vacancy Details Emerged
The report notes a vacancy created by the departure of Postmaster Edward BR in Mount Jewett and references competitive exams and a forthcoming postal service process. It mentions the postal service examining applicants and a timeline around August for the next step in filling the role.
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Jewett
Mt Jowett
Edward BR
Leonard Doyle Scores in Supporting Roles Across Three Episodes
Leonard Doyle, famed for his work as Gerritt Minuit and other parts, earned praise from Gordon White for playing three distinct characters in the Willis Your Walls production. Miss Ware’s performance drew some contrast, but Doyle’s portrayal showed strong characterization across all roles. Taye married Leona Tagarth, a former Smethport actress, who stars in Tip the Ladder now running in Chicago.
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Leonard Doyle
Lednard Doyle
Atperlen
Elas
Itselid
Maur
New York
Mary
Mr Doyle
Gerritt Minuit
Caythred
Nual
Miss Ware
Jerfer
Gordon White
Prominonk Crltie
Leonard Boyle
Thero
Taye
Leona i Tagarth
Smethport
Sete
Tip Tha
Chicago
Episcopal Women's Convention Set for Smethport Next Week
The Women's Auxiliary of the Erin diocese holds its annual meeting at St. Luke's Church in Smethport. Bishop Jon Ward of Erie speaks Tuesday evening with a reception to follow. Holy Communion is planned Wednesday at 9 o'clock. Delegates and river-division members attend with 60 to 70 expected. meals served for delegates.
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Episcopal Women’s Convention
Smethport
Women’s Auxiliary
Diocese of
Erin
St. Luke's Church
Jon
Ward of
Erie
Nourse Family Drives 2300 Miles Homeward from Albuquerque
Mr and Mrs Forrest H Nourse and their two children from Albuquerque New Mexico arrived in Smethport on Wednesday visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Nourse. They covered 2300 miles in seven days in their touring car.
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New Mexico
Forrest H. Nourse
Albuquerque
Smethport
Fred Nourse
Mr. Noureg
Memorial Day Observance Plans At Bucktash Post
At a well attended Bucktash Post American Legion meeting on Monday evening the observance for Memorial Day was arranged. The post will relieve the thinning ice of the local post and a parade and cemetery exercises are planned with committee members Ostrander and Lindhalm coordinating. A band is to be secured and veterans graves decorated in Cotegrave, Kesson, and Farmers Valley.
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Bucktash
American Legion
McWe
WW. A. Ostrander
Fd. Lindhalm
Fred Burlingeane
Ah Band
Cotegrave
Kesson
Farmers Valley
W. A. Qatrander
Cattire
Water Street
M. W. Heininin
Moje
Kushequa Fire Misreported No Real Threat Found
Reports claimed Kushequa faced a Major prairie fire covering over 13 000 acres and threatening town limits. Officials said the blaze burned only a pasture and dry grass, with reinforcements dispatched and damage negligible near oil operations, the danger averted.
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Kishequa
Elisha Ketane
Ruahene
Repub
Riterville-fuftey
Rary OM Co
Riterville
Bargain Days at Whites Millers Offer Seething Deals
Local shoppers chase bargain days at Whites Millis era shop as prices drop on select wares. Seething crowds report brisk sales and limited stock on popular items driving quick buys.
Boys Suffer Wounding After Torpedo Blast
Donald Newman and Toyd Hackett, two street youths, escaped serious harm after a torpedo exploded while they were handling it near Shawmut railroad crossing. Newman lost skin from his chest and injured a hand, while Hackett suffered cuts to both legs and an arm. Dr. Robert Hamilton treated Hackett at his home. the youths were taken home for recovery with injuries described as painful but not life threatening.
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Donald Newman
Toyd Mackett
Exist
Shawmut
Ernst Atroot
Long Newman
Hackett
Newman Ind
J. Newman
Burg Chadwick
Robert Hamilton
Lloyd Hackett
Birs
Claude Hackett
East Street
Palmier cited for trout law violations on Sugar Run
John Duff Palmier of Itinzun, long known for run-ins with game and fish rules, was caught by Game Protector Carl Benson on Sugar Run McKean County with five small trout. He faces a $16 fine and 60 days in jail for each minor offense, plus potential county jail time. The piece also notes ongoing roadwork on the Bradford road and detours for Smethport to Bradford traffic during resurfacing.
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John (Duff) Palmier
Itinzun
Sugar Run
McKean
Carl Benson
Mt. Jewett
Falmer
Hradford
Wyta
Smethport
Palmter
Hazelhurst
Kane
Local Veterinarian Aids Mercer County Cattle Movement
Wm McGroarty a U S Department of Agriculture veterinarian stationed at the McKene county farm bureau office returned Monday from Mercer county where he helped lead a cooperative effort by veterinarians to test and eradicate tuberculosis among cattle. The effort involved county farmers and experts from several states, aiming to reduce disease and protect herds across the county and beyond. Also announced is engagement of Miss Teresa May Province daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Province of East Main Street Simethipoart to Carl H Bradman a well known Vermont man with a wedding planned in June.
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Logal
Mercer County
McGroarty
U. S. Department of Agriculture
McKene County
Farm Bureau
McChonrty
United States
Mercer Niumey
Mereer
Wederabam
Merer
Mercer
MeKran
Tresa May Provin
Chas
East Main Street
Simethipoart
Y Ar
Carl H. Bradman
Fermont
Hia
Sune
Notable Social Event Held in Bradford at the Country Glib
A Friday social gathering at the Country Glib in Bradford featured an opague style line and bridge play led by Mrs. 4 Soate, with guests including Mrs. A.P. Mrempson, Miss Mary Fulton, Mrs. W. Curtis, and many from Philadelphia, Smethport, Kane, and Johnstown. Awards recognized Mrs. Alice Ifipgeyty and Miss Hilzabeldy Br le ton, while attendees listed numerous local and regional figures from Port Huron to Kane and beyond.
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Bradford
Walker
Gombering
Wiaying
Alice Ifipgeyty
Mian
Oxley
A.P. Mrempson
Mary Fulton
Wil Freterlers
A. D. Burnn
Lown
AT. Redfield
OG Votter
Smethport
W. J. Grandin
Pidtloute
Frank Cramer
Johna
Town
Pay
C. T. Griggs
Port Muron
Mich
Norman D. Uowelly
Malph Woodsyard
Kane Cui
Milzabeth Britton
Philadelphia
Mra
Recovering From Terrible Injuries At Brockville
Misa Carria Wank of Hankstreet was summoned to Brockville Pennsylvania after a severe vehicle crash injured her and son Born Wank. She returned home late last week with improved condition, previously feared dead. Doctors said she suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries. recovery followed an initially grave prognosis. Lewin Emery, Bradford baritone, performed a recital at St. Tasks Parish Tower to a large crowd, delivering English French Spanish and Italian songs. Eleanor Grey and Miss Biantest also impressed with vocal performances.
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Brockville
Misa Carria Wank
Hankstreet
Wank
Democrat
Tha Pn Mont
Emery
Lewin Emery
Cradford
Joel
St. Taska's
Binery
Minaie
Galea
Eleanor Grey
He Niang
Fire damages Bengs home in Green Street blaze
A fire at AL H. Bengs residence on Green Street caused substantial interior damage after an electrical wiring upgrade in a back bedroom ignited the wall. Firefighters used lines of hose and a chemical tank to extinguish the blaze, with both residents escaping unharmed. Ongoing dry weather raised concerns of further danger.
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AL H. Nengs
Green Street
Manvay
Walter
Mra Fenga
Smethport
Securitt
Qieerae Spa
Three Time Tough Luck Man Edward Guenter Champion
Edward Guenter of Coryville endured three accidents this week. Monday a piece of timber struck his load and treed him, Wednesday he was Veneer in a fare liveis from his friend De Tieit urged him to seek help, Reed Baste.
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Edward Guenter
Coryville
Treedhy
Wenner
de Tieit
Smethport Travel Club Elects Officers and Directors
At a regular emeelin the Smethport Travel Club officers were elected for the ensuing term. President is Mrs. Leon Hogarth, with vice presidents Mrs. J. H. Ellaworth and Mrs. H. G. German, secretary Mrs. Ralph EF. Gurdlek, treasurer Mrs. Charles McKran, and executive board members Mrs. Frank A. Gallun, Mrs. Jamey A. Nellis, Mrs. Walter Daily, Mrs. Chas. LUbridge. Stockholders elected include Mrs. H. TROvler, Mrs. Joseph W. Bouton, and others. Meeting noted at Temple Club on May 16.
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Travelers’ Club
Emeelin
Smethport Vravetera Club
Ofleera
Leon Hogarth
J. H. Ellaworth
H. G. German
Ralph EF. Gurdlek
Charles McKran
Frank A. Gallun
Jamey A. Nellis
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Atgourt House
Wat GeAarse
Court House Tower
Sherrer
Stanley Belpht
Carrie Day
Bian Leonare ‘Lemuiler
Soverl
Gratesenth
Gertrude Brown
Law ¥An Dusen
Catherine Wry Witth
Julia Pay
Pourth
Ruthbie Caytiss
Nat
Vera Jones
Bradford Road
State Highway Department
Bermerat
Uradfnred
Tew City
Minard
Dee
Alice Pil Metropple
Wie
Alter Ath
Bengs
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