DEMENTED MAN CAUSES DISTURBANCE IN SMETHPORT AREA
Last Friday county officers were called to Elmer Reeves near town to manage a presumed crazed man, Theodore Williams, found difficult but persuaded to ride to Smethport. Williams, claiming clothing distress, displayed odd conduct yet cooperated, awaiting further identification while under sheriff custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Alton
Elmer Reeves
Bi Bo
Simethport
Funk
Theodore Wiliams
Anco
Meii
Focal
Mr. Uniion
Jed
Willams
J. Robinson
Wiliams
Heeves
Himeelf
Allison
Willaims
Smethport
Interstate Glass Plant Fire Delays Start in Smethport
Workers, including former Smethport hands, return as the Interstate window glass factory resumes after a firelit start. The Okmulges, Oklahoma plant built new tanks and four neckmullgee blowing machines, with installation overseen by Frank Andrews. The project aims to restart within four weeks, restoring production and reviving local employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Window Glass
Smethpost
Arrivng
Eunethport
I_tal
Andrews
Smethport Hoy
Interstate Corporation
Okmulges
Okla
Betula Glass Factory Rushes to Early Completion
The Betula glass plant by Saeger Glass Jar Corp will be expanded and hurried to finish. Two tanks will host a patent vacuum jar from Mr. Stteger's invention, aiming to become a premier glass factory. Backed by strong capital, the firm plans no new stock offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betula
Vlosa
Saeger Glass Jar Corporation
Stteger
Mayo improving after operation in Buff alo
Capt E R Mayo dean of McKean county bar, 88, recovering after margical operation by Dr Gardner in Buffalo. Pneumonia developed briefly, but condition improved, recovery expected. His son Guy Mayo has spent much time with him in Ruta. Baseball season opens next Tuesday as Smethport hosts Warren Independents at Community Field with admission 50 cents. Schedule shown through July 2. Also Romany Gypsy Caravan and carnival entertainment announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayo
E. Ro Mayo
McKean
Buffblo
Gardner
Maya
Guy B. Mayo
Ruta
Smethport
Tony Ander
Warren Independents
Community Field
East Smethport
Warren
Eame
Anderson Haa
Rixford
Port Mlegany
Commemity
Port Allegany
Kang AM
New Temple for Local Masons at Main and Church
Smethport Masons plan a two story brick and steel temple at Main and Church opposite the Court House. The building, costing about 22400 dollars, will be for lodge purposes with a single cross and ample quarters. Hyde Murphy of Ringway to contract and stock subscribed locally to complete by summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport Masons
Main
Church Streets
Court House
Hyde & Murphy of
Ringway
Ang Io
Jnew
Memorial Day Poem by T. D. Ware
Memorial Bar presents a war remembrance poem reflecting on past battles and the hope for lasting peace under truth. The piece honors fallen brothers, laments homes left in tears, and envisions a future where nations live freely under one sun, guided by forgiveness.
Memorial Day Program in Smethport Observance
Next Tuesday Decoration Day ceremonies in Smethport under Bucktail Post American Legion honoring surviving McKean Post G A R members. Veterans of Spanish American War and World War I invited. Ladies Auxiliary active. Parade, memorial exercises, Legion and World War II noted. Honor to H. D. Burfngame and seven remaining G A R members. Memorial day address by Hon P H Detter of Tioga County. complete program listed, weather contingency noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiettiport
Bucktail Post
American Lis Bion
Meaders
McKean Pest
Valera
McKean Post
GA #5
Bereazh
Marshal Ostrander
Rucktsil Post
Post
Smethport G. A. R. Post
Ats
H. DL. BurFngame
Mayo
J. ©. Cunningham
Emil Thamm
HH. M. Choate
Geo. W. King
A. W. Coleerive
Capen
E.R. Mays
Buffalo
Com Hy
Cartyan
P. H. Detter
Tinga
Dewey
Farm Bureau Starts Things in McKean County
The McKean County Farm Bureau launches a revived push for higher orchard and potato crop yields through scientific spraying. Sprayers costing 450 dollars each are distributed to Kane J My, Aton 1, Corycie, and others. additional potato sprayers costing 250 dollars go to Smethport, Wrights, Turtle Point, Miner Run, Ceres, Kane, and Wetmore. The bureau seeks new members and local support to fund the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mekean
Burau
Kane J
Aton
Corycie
Smethport
Wrights
Turtle Point
Minaré Run
Ceres
Kane
Wetmore
Wich
Farm Bureau
Commye
Snemiers
Focal Bureau
Smeehport
Clive
Pinched Gypsy Caravan In Smethport Incident
A caravan of about 18 adults and 200 children of a gypsy group camped near Smethport last Sunday. police detained two women alleged to charm money from locals using a pocketbook and handkerchief routine. The group was moved to Bradford where the remaining adults were held briefly, then released after the complainants agreed to reimburse. Police and residents watched as the scene drew crowds, with women smoking in a basement dormitory and children wandering nearby. The group then headed toward New York state accompanied by local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evnsus
Smethport
Bradford
Buyce
Eric+ Teberger
Huse
East Bradford
Davis
Farmers Valley
Bradford Poliee
Davia
Eckleberger
Fontune
Ytetin
Heylten
Syp.s
New York State
Chrif Seit
Foster
Canopus Club Plans Regional Effort Across Towns
Mondsy's Strattport Canopus Club meeting, led by County Commissioner A Honil, discussed a multi town effort and a bond project. President J C Bucks appointed a five member committee to coordinate with local citizens and promote the plan. Burgess Carey attended and messages praised community clubs uniting for welfare. Memorial Day service noted at Methodist Episcopal Church with sermon to 922 Smethport students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canopus
Mondsy
Strattport
Chub
A. Honil
Ltradland
Eskeil
Fatalieg
Higb
Grvateda
Aiciodin
Smethport
Bradford
T. A. Studnelme
YW. J. Morceon
A. L. Mayo
H. J. Bice
H. He Ratfield
Mrattomt
Burgess C. J. Carey
Bidved
Atthenys Bridge
Bidred
Theratie
Faltig Burgess Carey
Presi- Backus
Prorestent Pire
Methodist Episcopal Church
Claeys
Sentenced for Illegal Liquor Sales In Cridford
Mike Thomas of Cridford was sentenced by Judge Bouton Tursi after a murky legal matter involving illegal liquor sales. He must pay a fine of 500 dollars and serve six months in the county jail in the borough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Thomas
Cridford
Este i Bradford Suveral Montis Fo
Avis
Hyner
Bath
Bouton Tursi
County Track Meet Postponed to Next Saturday
The Mokenn county track meet, delayed by rain, will be held at the fair grounds next Saturday at 10 oclock a m. High schools split into two groups with events including 100 yard dash 440 yard dash half mile run one mile relay 220 yard hurdles running high jump long jump pole vault and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mokenn
Fair Grounds
Kane
Bruat
Ludlow
Mt. Jevere
First
Smethport
Eldred
Vert Allegany
Acer
Riming Beond
Electric work advances on Smethport trunk line progress
Interstate Elect Service Corp shifts trunk line construction from Mt. Jowett to Smethport and advances local feeding and distributing system under superintendent Seth Norman. A large crew is employed as post holes near central town are completed for poles. Underground conduits require extensive trenching for the belt system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Elect Service Corporation
Smethport
Mt. Jowett
Ggheng
Seth Normain
Pote
Fry Company Announces Dollar Day Sale in Smethport
Fry Company's advertisement in the Democrat promotes a Dollar Day sale beginning Thursday and running through Friday and Saturday. The big event gains recognition as a regular feature in Smethport retailing. The Pry Company store will be closed next Tuesday for Decoration Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FRY Company
Fry Comprins
Democrat
Smethport
Pry Company
Tuestar
Decoration Dar
Attempted Robbery at D M Cooper Home
Robbers attempted to break into the home of D M Cooper at 6 Jefferson Street shortly after midnight. A neighbor, just home from work, heard noises and notified police. Officers arrived to find the intruders had escaped, detection prompting their flight, according to the Merford Sunday Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
D. M. Cooper
Jeffersson Atred
Envn
Rméford
Naturalization Court Refuses Most Petitions In City Session
At Monday naturalization session, 11 petitions by aliens to become citizens were received. Five soldiers were among filings. Sixty eight petitions were denied and others failed to appear, marking a large abstention from the final oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naturalizats Court
Proms
All Set For Legion Carnival At Buckport Post Lyceum
The article promotes two night carnival at Buckport post Lyceum with Irene Twelen hosting the opening and G Wells directing a vaudeville program. Proceeds support a $400 debt to Buckport post, with admission 50 cents and 25 cents reserves. Sorrentino's orchestra from Thadford will entertain. Friday hosts a fancy dress ball and prize for best costume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buekta Pagt
Irene Twelen
Lyceuny
Iyuor
Smathport Cmd
Bucktisil Post
Wyuldate
Local Post
Bmethport
Yandeville
Mars
Mes
Hr. G. Wells
Smalport
Husted
F Sorrentino
Thadford
Prizon
Lyceum dx
Bradford Ad Association Maps Route to State Park Road
At a Bradford Automobile Association meeting, a plan to connect Mad Way from Tennatt Brook road end to the N State One, with resurfacing beyond Corwin Center toward Smethport, was discussed and supported. Court of Quarter Sessions appointees will meet January 1 on the proposed Allegany Park road. State to fund materials for the Corwin Center division. labor funded by local donations totaling 15,000 to 18,000, with Smethport asked to raise about 4,000. Companq Club members attended, including Judge Bouton and T. H Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Macadam
Bradford Automobile Assn
Bradford Cty
Mgdway
Tennatt Brook Road
Allegany State Park
Corwin Center
Smathport
Court of Quartier Sessions
Allegany Park Road
Ual Deratood Smethot
New Brick Residence Under Construction on Main Street
Work began this week on a handsome brick residence to be erected by Francing Quirk on Main Street. Ray Abbey, a well known local contractor, will supervise the project. William Rickey, aged Misborough resident, died at home Tuesday after weeks of illness. He was 72, survived by widow, two sons, two daughters, and an adopted daughter. Funeral Thursday afternoon. Talon of Old Madrid shown at Carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Lorah
G. H. Garlson
C. Li Loran
Mekiaun County
Sayerintendent
Possion Low
Fred Ross
Bradford
Highway Department
Harrisburg
GC. A. Carts
Smethport
My Carlson
Dtr
Lorah
Resto
Rosa Company
Tasexten
Panama
Meghiways
Wien
Loran
Strethport
Larah
Davison
Mr Larah
State
Frans
A BP
Carlsen
Lhliinenene Hesideice i Siverhpeot
Wiliam
H. He
Main Street
King’ Steret
Hamlin
Osirander
Emeriedas
Francing Quirk
Haat Main Street
Ray Abbey
William Rickey
Misborough
Mr. Rickey
Wm. Rickey
Olivin
George Rickey
Gilford Saker
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W- Marks
Briemster
Mr. Marks
Mir
Marks Kapa Duc
Fathmates
Canper- Lapin Bes. Co
Car- Mont Nay
Masons
Memorial Bar
T. D. Ware
Teader
Pany
Eypelos
Mann Elec
Grand Central
Nelysy
TNS
Carnesie Thatfuta
Technology
Pittsburg
My. Burdick
Whi H. Hays
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors, Inc
Wil
Talon of
Old Madrid
Cars Nival
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