Local Smethport Notes Show Town Happenings and People
Smethport reports a week of activity and change with items on social visits, notable property transfer, and local business moves. Miss Ruth Rice hosts friends, Ward Gunebecon buys Henry Douchamp residence, Mrs. Lucy Gorton plans California return, and the Smethport office of Warren Moore Construction relocates. The Backus Novelty works ball team beat Ormsby 8 to 2, and city dances at Quirk Hall draw crowds as leaders push infrastructure and civic drives. The column notes community spirit amid lighted streets, local pride, and ongoing efforts by residents and businesses.
Local Social Notes From Kane Area Families
Mr and Mrs Vern Hoplins Mrs Bessie Monagan and children Mal dred and Hazel of Kane motor to Smethport last Sunday Burt Hafner of Buffalo is spending the week visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Win Hafner John P Devlin former county commissioner now in Dallas oi business was a visitor renewing old acquaint ance Mr and Mrs Bernard Ball spending the week in Olean Mrs Lincoln Green was an Olean visitor Tuesday Mrs W S Palmer an Olean visitor Tuesday Mrs Chas Lemmier and daughter Lenore were Olean shoppers Saturday Misses Lucile Marsal Alice Trona Mary and Ruth McCarthy were Port Allegany visitors Saturday Miss Vera and Stella Freeman attended the Guest of Honor in Bradford Monday evening Mr and Mrs Frank Fay spent Sunday in Olean Misses Marie OBrien and Vicki Badger spent the weekend in Salamanca NY guests of Mr and Mrs Chas Schultz Miss Kathryn Mayo was a week end visitor at her home in this borough Mrs W A Mahoney and son Atthur of Ormsby were Smethport visitors Ruth and Selen Jones were shoppers Saturday Mrs C J Burdick was the guest in the home of her son 0 Burdick on account of poor health vis H L Mercerison was an Olean visitor Miss Jan Tryde are visiting Ruth McCavis in the public school of Johnsonburg the week and after Kane it who teaches for ADA Eat in Wiesmont at Fi Sunday on Ander the stay in ayCLen4 cmm Megurthy left Monday on a two weeks trip to Wistburgc it Arthur Vickersill and Robert Hamilton were Olean visitors Saturday Mrs for Lye pure trescimert oatrs Arthur Rice and son Mel Pournell spent the weekend in Brookville PA B Hopper was an Olean visitor on Saturday
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Vern Hoplins
Bessie Monagan
Maldred
Hazel
Kane
Smethport
Burt Hafner
Buffalo
Win Hafner
John ‘P. Devlin
Dallas
Bernard Ball
Olean
Lincoln Green
W. 5
Palmer
Chas Lemmier
Lenore
Satunday
Lucile Marsal
Aliee Trona
Mary
Ruth McCarthy
Port Allegahy
Misa Vera
Btolle Freeman
Johnsonture
Kame
Wiesmont
Mel Ipourne
Brookville
B. Hopper
Local Social News From Red Reel and Bradford Theater
Nell Mother spent the week at Kane with Mrs Wan Broughton of Red Reel visiting. Several locals attended the Glest of Honor at Bradford Theater, including Lucy Moury Albert Johnson and others. Mrs Sartwen, Mrs Lindsley and Margaret Itwell visited on Tuesday, and Fred Brewer planned a few days in Wilkenba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Mother
Kane
Wan Broughton
Red Reel
Allgo Heath
Olen Vista Sabueschryss
Rusaka
Tlugh’ Buckley
Per Shpert
Smethport Canopus Club discusses milk plant plans
At a Monday luncheon the Smethport Canopus Club debated locating a milk condensary and disposal plant with the Hogs Dairy Co of Philadelphia proposing a survey and potential capital investment. Members also urged extending committees and backing an entertainment course. A straw vote showed broad candidate interest with Hughes favored by Republicans and Wilson by Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conopus Club
Smethport Canopus Club
Wright Hanse
T. LI. Hungi- D. Gallup
Hungiville Cead
Hogs Dairy Co
Phildelphi
Silkatation
Smethport
Crossman
Cronsman
Yixtensien
Muard Run Hill
Bradford
United States
Hughes
Wilson
Eldred Keating Cow Testing Association Records
The association lists cows producing over 40 pounds butterfat or 1000 pounds milk in the 30 days ending April 30 1920. Includes Rose Ki Tos owned by M S Comes with 1043 pounds milk and 40.7 butterfat and Annis Dorothy owned by M S Comes with 1047 pounds milk and 42.9 butterfat plus a cow from McKean Co Home No 45 with 1110 pounds milk and 40.0 butterfat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S. Comes
Rose Ki Tos
Inc
M. S. Comes
Annis Dorothy
Ibs
McKean Co
Cow herd production records from McKean County owners
A fragmented OCR listing details numerous cows owned by McKean County residents with milk yields, fat percents, and butterfat outputs. Entries include cow numbers, milking amounts, and associated owner names such as B. D. Comes, Holmes, Rockerfeller, and D. L. Deuris, reflecting historical dairy records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MeKvean County
McKean County
McKean
Haven
Holmes & Chitman
Tbs
Mille
G. Av Rockerfeller
Gow
Ad- Tadine
Ailk
D. L. Deuris
Railroads Put Under Government Control In May
Washington reports impending wartime measures will place all railroads under central government control by week’s end amid a nationwide car shortage. Transportation of food and fuel faces disruption as the government acts to coordinate operations nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Whrlimg
Wus
Auction of household goods at Pierce Brook home
An auction sale of household goods from the late Bernard Tenner will be held at Pierce Brook at noon on Saturday May 29. Adv 2b.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce Brook
Bernard Tenner
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McKean Democrat
Rothport, Hn
Ruth Rice
Manklad
Sinettport
Bob” Wilson
Calegrove
Democrat
Withas Teen
Colerove
Gunebecon
Norwich
Henry Douchamp
West Main Street
Lucy Gorton
California
Hex Gorton
Bre
Taura Var
Dusen
Howitt
Oklahoma
Hodge
Bradford Theater
Backus ‘Novelty Works
Ormsby
Ocala
Backus Boys
Slippery Nichols
Angels
Pii
Grmsty
Star Theater
Pr. A. TR
Livermarg
Casivasnn
Soation
Smechimort
Tradford
Rive Emporitin Iia
Claude Meare
Tinffalo Pospital
Pave Parone
Smethport Gas Ca
Foreat
Neds
Cauduetne
Une
Quirk Hall
Main Street
Paihige
Sarah Vearblad
Waiday
Tve Erlerets
Usaid
Brad Lynnce Duurluy
Suveligrort
Four
Globe
India
Texas
Hanley
Wasyone
Hernold
Helen Marrison
Republcans
Fred Brewer
Wilkenba
Eldred-Keating Cow Testing Association
Wim. Monheimer
Anteed
J. M Wiant
Jeweler & Optometrist
The
House of Quality
Smethport, PA
Mabel Normand
Ruck
Pathe News
Charles Chaplin
Mildred Harris
Elsie Ferguson
Lloyd Comey
Zaha
Bert Lytell
Alias Jimmy Valentine
Harry T. Morey
the Darkest Hour
Big Vo
Arrow
the Fry Company
Munsingwear
Grange National Bank
Smethport., PA
Beaver
Beaver Beard
Holmes & Gilfilanty
Pan
Lars
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