Memorial Day program observed in Smethport parade and services
Next Monday Memorial Day will be observed in Smethport under Bucktall Post American Legion with McKean Post No 347 G A R participants. A parade led by the Smethport Band will travel the business district at 2:00 pm to Rose Hill Cemetery for exercises including Lincoln Gettysburg Address reading and a speech by Prof. Q C Saige. Officers and committees preside, with contingents from local veterans, school groups, and civic bodies. arrangements finalized at a Tuesday meeting.
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Smethport
Bucktall Post
American Lesida
Mekein Post
G. A. RK
Smethport Band
All Wave
Rose Hill
QC Saige
AtHersyville Normal Schuyl
G. Potter
King Street
Legion Hall
Main
Hill Street
Merhanie Street
Cemetery
Mechanic Street
Ghag
Molvean
Colegrove
Anderson
Tarmiers Valles
Leon Curtis
Local flood relief drive surpasses Mississippi quota
Local contributors for Mississippi flood sufferers raise over 1640. Specht, Nellis, and German oversee ongoing effort. The initial 700 dollar request for Smethport was doubled and surpassed 1400 dollars, with expectations to rise further as the crisis endures and donations continue.
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Mississippi
W. F. Specht
Jas. Nellis
H. G. German
Smethport
Smethport High names valedictorian and salutatorian
The Smethport High School senior class elected Emil Johnson as valedictorian and Naomi Gaskin as salutatorian. Commencement exercises are set for June 9. The list of honor students includes Backus, Hutt, Gaskin, Johnson, Stickles, Capwell, and Studhelme. American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary medals will be awarded to Beight and Hubbard, with the BD A. R. American History prize yet to be determined.
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Smethport High School
Sk of Honor
Emil Johnson
Naomi Gaskin
Smethport
C A Backus
Margaret Hutt
Endl Johnson
Marguerite Stickles
Gerald Capwell
Ada Studhelme
Harnah Beight
Julia Catherine Hubbard
Cel
Grofe
Local Man to Meet McGraw, Old Team Mate at Homecoming
Herman Tull, a famed local athlete and St Bonaventure alumnus, will join college reception committees for a visit by New York Giants leader John McGraw and staff during the Giants homecoming event at St Bonaventure's. The Giants will face exhibition opponents in a forthcoming engagement.
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McGraw
Herman Tull
St. Bonn
Yventure
Allezain
Joan Methaw
New York Giants
Mgnager
Hushes Jennings
Swere
Mr. Tull
Cor Niiltes
New York
SL Bonaventure
Giants
Carloge Mint
Scarlet fever forces quarantine at Tenn Coffer Shoppe
The Tenn Coffer Shoppe founder is quarantined due to scarlet fever illness of a three year old child, while Mrs Carrie Pent, the owner, also suffers an attack.
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Tenn Coffer
Gerrec
Mra
Carrie Pent
Motor Patrolman Sues Over Car Collision
Corporal G W Shaw of the State Highway Motor Patrol sues after a collision with a Smothavort Gas Co Overland driven by Milroy. Milroy turned into a driveway opposite Fisness Duty farm, four miles from town, injuring Shaw and damaging the motorcycle and Overland. Shaw seeks damages from the insurer under the automobile policy.
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G. W. Shaw
State Highway Motor Patrol
Condersport
Ught
Sterpral Shaw
Close J
Marvin Trevk
Mr. Milroy
Fisness Duty Farm
Totor
Overland
Milway
Mr. Shay
Smethport Ind
Couder
Shaw
Smethport Gascan- Dany
Pfilroy
Coleville Youth Badly Injured in Auto Crash
Ralph More, 18, of Coleville, was seriously injured Monday while cranking a Ford, the car lurching forward and pinning him against a stove surround. He underwent surgery at Empson hospital after initial treatment, with lengthy recovery ahead. A nurse assisting at the scene suffered a severe fingertip injury when the car door closed on her hand, but she walked into the hospital and received care.
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Ralph More
Coleville
Yanns Moore
L Smethaert
Bucy
Homin
Patton
Fez
Youns
Moore
Hogan
Yong Monre
Foster Brothers Great American Circus Comes to Town
Foster Brothers Great American Circus will perform here on June 13 offering two shows. The circus, traveling with forty trucks, will parade through Marvin Street area. Organizers promise free street parade and a kid friendly event, with an advance notice urging parents to bring children to enjoy the spectacle despite chaotic, lively acts.
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Foster Bros
Tirathers
Feria
Smethpol Munday
Foster Tirathers
Omntry
Marvin Street
Hosier Brothers
Une Parade
Emerhaert
Paster Troshera Grey American Circus
Foster Brothers
Das Barn
Ameriein
Roosevelt Trail Ad Campaign Planned Across Northern Pennsylvania
At a meeting of the Roosevelt Highway association held in Port Alleghany the group adopted a program to advertise the scenic route across northern Pennsylvania counties and to hire a field agent to secure funds. J. J. Rice of Smethport, proxy for E. A. Seadtholme, was chosen to serve, with A. Rios named traveling secretary. Rios recently worked with the MekKkean County Fair and is now with the Cleveland Land Bank. The agent will begin organizing intensive drives to recruit association memberships in cities and towns along the route.
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Rooesvelt Highway Association
Port Allegany
Pennsylvania
J. J. Rice
Smethport
A. Seadtholme
Association
A. Rios
MekKkean County Pair Association
Cleveland Land Bank
Northern
Pennsania
Hnarevelk Association
Lightning Sparks Hit Town In Severe Sunday Storm
A Sunday electrical storm brought lightning to Smethport causing power outages for over thirty minutes. A lightning split a tree in Symkon and damaged a telephone wire, a street light, and an electric line, leaving residents without power and easing damage concerns as crews worked to reset the system.
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Hearst
Nature
Mankind
Afont
Keystone Fower
Smethport
Symkon
West Main Street
Swanson
Local Youth To Enter West Point From Ease Main Street
Alpha Colegrove, son of Mrs A Y Colestove of Ease Main Street, received a West Point appointment last Friday to begin military education July 1. A prior standout student and athlete, he earned a second alternate to Annapolis through Sen David Reed, later gaining eligibility for West Point after meeting physical requirements and correcting a minor vision issue. His family traces roots to Civil War Bucktails, and his path reflects steadfast local support and effort.
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Alpha Colegrove
A. YW. Colestove
Ease Main Street
Wcal Point
Nan
United States Mil Academy Jy 1
Army
Young Colegrave
United States
David Heed
Annapolis Naval Academy
Neal Seuns
Naval, Academy
Howsom
West Point
Fyine
Coleerove
A. W. Colegrove
Kane
Strethport band to open popular summer concert season
Strethport Band will begin its open air concert series next Thursday evening marking the start of the popular summer season. The group has kept up weekly rehearsals through the winter and is reported in splendid form for the upcoming schedule. The first concert program will be published next week.
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Strethport Gand Gia
Fife
McKean Forest Dedicated as Memorial to War Heroes
A lasting memorial forest along the Roosevelt highway near Mt Jewett was created to honor McKean County war heroes. Local citizens and donors purchased and preserved timber lands, planting 20,000 pine and spruce trees and spending about 3000 dollars to establish a permanent forest preserve. The land is restricted to prevent cutting or development, ensuring lasting natural state for the memorial.
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Rooorvelt
Bigtayns
Belgeen
Old Zena
McKean
Ishway
Roosevelt Highway
el J. Krne
Kasten Park
Tynet
Forly
Kane
R. B Burvfielk
Smethport
A.J. Bond
Bradford
Messers Burdick
Bond
Bradford Company
Purc Chasera
Afr
Campee
Belog
Permantt
ORY
Mt. Jewett
API & Heraeninus
McKean Forest
Trained Canines Choose Homes' Trains New Terrier
A stray terrier, found with an unmistakable bulldog stride, was adopted by a couple after rescue. The dog showed intelligence and loyalty, following its new mistress and even learning to walk on its hind legs briefly, impressing onlookers.
Din Of July 4th Explosives Will Be Limited Locally
The report notes a local limit on July 4th explosives and mentions a cross Atlantic flight by the pilot from St Louis, with unclear timing and details.
Smethport Takes Third At Clarion Meet In Tight Field
Smethport High School placed third in a large Clarion county scholastic track and field meet with over 300 athletes competing. Warren led with 21 4 4 points, followed by Fora City 18 1 4 and Smethport 18 1 4, as dayton Vocational collected 16 3 4. Scott of Warren set a 12 pound shot put record at 42 ft 2 1 3 in, contributing to a narrow margin among top teams. Continued on test page, column 2.
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Smethpoet
Clarion
Warren
Fora City
Utsols
Dayton Vocational
Schoala
Smethport
Clarion County
Scott
Stufle
Trix
Plans for July 4th Celebration at McKean County Fair Ground
Molkean County Fair Association directors finalize elaborate Fourth of July plans for Smethport borough. Involve athletic events, Vanderili music, square dancing, and professional horse racing with sizable purses. The day features a balloon ascent, street events, and a grand platform dance after the last balloon ascent, drawing county residents and visitors to the fair grounds.
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Molkean County Pair Association
McKean
Lees Lalinen
Methport Taal
Tront
AR Syndy
Former local woman injured in auto accident
Former local resident Miss Cirhel Campbell of Smethport sustained multiple bruises and minor injuries when her automobile was struck by a car headed toward Olean on a night road near Binedale Sitter. She was treated at the Olean General Hospital after the crash.
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Tage
Nana Tie
Automoabilsts
Direcrian
Olean
Wax Koek
Liehed
Olean Cenerad’ Heepleal
Cirhel Raa Aeepduhter
Genree Campbell
Smethpirt
Tinmier
Burgess Sets Firecracker Regulation Ahead of July Fourth
Burgess Braster informs Pompcnt that an ordinance will regulate firecrackers and Fourth of July noise. Officials expect enforcement center on July 1, seeking local cooperation to curb explosives before and after the holiday to end the nuisance.
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Smellaport
Srowpur
Penre
Ifa
Mr Hilton Starts Chemical Plant at Wetmore Factory
Mr Hilton takes over the Keeler wood chemical factory at Wetmore, aims to revive the plant with repairs and new equipment. The Wetmore facility, described as nearly new with a daily capacity of 1744 cords, will operate alongside gas fuel and local wood supplies as the cornerstone of a revamped chemical industry.
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Feemon
Breadford
Keeler Wood Chemical
Wetmore
Veterta Mandy
Jiliten
Alneo
Wetwaere
Fillton
Tmanufaoturer
Seniors Play Operetta to Raise Funds for Washington Trip
The Senior Class at Smethport High School presents a musical comedy The Wurry-up ride a tundtal next Wednesday evening June 3 at 8:00 at the Smethport Lyceum. Proceeds support expenses for the senior trip to Washington. Irma Cosher directs with Ruth Walker starring and Lenore Lemmier as accompanist. Tickets go on sale by senior class members.
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Smethport Aish School
Smethnort Lesson Lyceum
Washington
Mra
Irma Cosher
Mias Ruth Walker
Lenore Lemmier
Monheimer Store Robbery Reported After Break-in
Thief gained entry by climbing timber to a rear window half a story above ground and removed a small amount of cash from the till. A wire fence and a strand of barbed wire aided the intruder in gaining access before dawn Friday. Investigation began after the alarm was tripped when the store opened.
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Sorietime
Monheimer Cousing
Math Signet
Concrete at Y Intersection Near Farmers Valley Finalizes Work
Concrete work on the highway intersection at Le Bradford highway near Farmers Valley is completed Friday night. Crews used acetylene torches to finish pavement shaping and marking, with the project slated to open in a few weeks.
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Dangerona
le Bradford Histoway
Farmers Valley
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H. J. Rige
Campaich
Wpkean Forest
McKean County
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Tiatet
Lyta
Job Prinding
St Louis
Paris
Gharles Lindgergh
Alfred
Democrat
Burgess
Hilton
Andaw
Puax- Bae
Fa Puting
Fifmgelf
Monheimer
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