Victory Loan Subscrip tions Tops in Smethport Borough and Keating
Official figures from Secretary M M Pomeroy show Smethport Borough total subscriptions at 171 600 against a 198 550 quota while Keating Township reached 75 960 against a 78 200 goal. Oversubscriptions of 92 050 and 7 750 are noted and credit to the Women's Committee is highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borough
Pomeroy
Microry Lowy
Limethport
Keating
M. MM. Pomeroy
Women's Committee
Tts
Smethport
Keating Township
Keatings Township
M. M. Pomeroy
Sec
Mothers' Assistance Fund
Spen
Selen Gardner
Mekean T Canytys
Mothers Asistance Fund
Morrison
Anmct
Insa
J. W. Boutan
Mre. Morrison
New York State
Pennsylvania
W. Tern Dennsylvania
Hved Int Veankiln
City and Plessant Hills
Sr Lik Pero. Wel Chavess
Melson Couray Chaver
the Daugh the Hee the
Peus la Colonial Dames
Hetion
Bradford Man From McKean County Lost in Transport Disaster
The body of Fred Seward of Bradford has been located in Scotland and will be brought home for burial in Oak Cemetery. He is the sole McKean County native known to have died in a transport disaster, per county defense service records, and the widow requested government help in the return.
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Fred Seward
Bradford
Scotland
Brat Home
Lefy
County Council of Defense
McKean
Oak Tin
Dewi
W C T U Meeting Moves to Baptist Church
The W C T U will meet at the Baptist Church instead of Mrs Worchester’s home on Tuesday at eight o'clock for Flower Mission Day. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Fourth of July Firework Safety Urged by State Marshal
State Mire Marshal Hower urges sane Fourth celebrations. Officials must enforce ordinances to curb dangerous fireworks and prevent misuse. He notes past fatalities and property loss and calls municipal authorities and citizens to cooperate in a safe observance.
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Eire
Musial Bura
Memorial Day Observance in Smethport Parade and Exercises
Memorial Day in Smethport features a 1:40 p.m. parade forming at the courthouse proceeding along Main to Mechanic to Bink to Nelson to the cemetery. At the cemetery a program includes Invocation by Rev. W. E. Van Dyke, readings from Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, music by bands and choir, and a benediction. If weather interrupts, events shift to the courthouse. Soldiers are later hosted at the Taylor residence with a 6 p.m. dinner and games for local veterans and guests, with thanks extended to hosts Lester and Edward Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport
Court House
Main
Mechanic
Bink
Nelson
di Nowrt House
W. E. van Dyke Pyrercisi
Kone
Iocal
Charles Taylor
Lester
Edward Taylor
Clinton Clark
Paul Donening
Win. Nellis
Howard McCarty
Earl Terry
Alve Barbour
Frank Fiarhour
Charles S Tolcomb
Trevis Mets Normanull
Robert Hull
Cecil Reynolds
Homer Thomas
Thos. Clark, Jr
George McC
Smethport Road Bid Opens for Route 96 Construction
Seven bids were opened for an 18 foot reinforced concrete highway from Kew City to Smethport, about 10 miles. Charles Moore Co. of Philadelphia submitted the low figures at 443,000 dollars, making them likely to win the contract and start work soon. The highway aims for high efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewa City
Smethport
Charis Moore "Co
Philadelphia
Red Cross Seeks Unclaimed Cots and Items
Notice requests all individuals with cots mattresses and other articles at the Red Cross rooms to claim or surrender them by June 1. Unclaimed goods will be sold and the Chapter will arrange delivery if claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red
Soldier Benning Admitted To Base Hospital No 69
Benning received word from his brother Howard that he is confined to Base Hospital No. 69 unable to withstand the strain on his ankle which was slightly crippled before entering the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benning
Howard
Base Hospital No. 69
Yowling Cat Warns Inmates Of Fire At Vierce Hotel
A Sunday early morning blaze at the Vierce Hotel on Water Street in Simethport trapped residents inside. A cat’s yowl alerted the Fetice Stagine family, enabling all to escape before dawn, as flames spread rapidly through the wooden structure. Fire crews battled with hoses from a livery barn, thwarting total loss though the property suffered about $9,000 in damage, partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simethport
Stagine
Vierce Hotel
Water Street
Pelica Stravino
Liberty Bendy
Nersouil
Ing Huile Henley
Easton
Wirtoe Street
Kelly
Althourn
Neuse
Ie Burdick Agency
Executive order eases physicals for disabled veterans to gain civil service jobs
An executive order allows waiving standard physical requirements for disabled veterans applying for federal civil service positions. The Civil Service Commission may exempt a discharged soldier sailor or marine upon certification that rehabilitation and education are feasible. The policy directs boards to assess practicality and potential for training for the sought position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Civil Service
U. S. Civil Service Commission
L. Pen Teor S. Emperation
Breesdgnt
Fedurat
Board
Fascatina
Ana
Civil Service Mission
Nis
Five Gates Half-Soles Exhibit Touring by Rail
In Denver on May 2 Col. reports five aging half-soles retired from use like old trucks. The group, now chosen to tour the United States by rail, will be exhibited in windows while the autos likely only to attend automotive shows after a long, fast life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Fio
United States
Fay
Ndows
Starona
Pomona Grange Meeting and Memorial Day Notice
Margins of the Pomona Grange session list attendees and reports including representatives from Wesnesday and state college. A Memorial Day parade plan is announced with a list of organizers and a contact telephone number for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona Grange Marriers Valley
Wesnesday
Vane Uh
Tag Iossi
EL Oa
Puen
J. le. Mareiser
Court House Deeds and Transfers Fill May Real Estate Ledger
A scanned Court House News page lists numerous May real estate transfers and assignments. Records show Wasey to George A Wilson, Bradford, 2100, and The Coudersport Trust Co to Potter County, 1,200,000, plus many mortgage releases and mappings across Bradford and Foster townships with varied sums and dates in May.
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Mather
Kersins
Mattiswy
MLB
T. Dirliog
Dendverd Gsi
Mradk
Prevdhick Schoonmieker
Et Wl
Trustees
Soa
Mandy
Michie Taeydford
Vera Th
Jlowe
Mugenne
Tadley
Kane
Hibbard Prasteo
Sathevne Wadley
Fae
Dennsslvinti Cus Co
Pennsylvania
Oi Ce
Wetmore
Kulikie Po Sumnel
Hetnes
Lafayetne
Hen Sellerer
Bradi
Thomas L. Wan
Meloda
Jones
Bradford Twin
Heastford Lay
Sime
Wime
Otto Wp
Drunell. Kervin
J. H. Moffatt
Bradford
Georgio M
Wilson
George Wheker
Howard Wie Ebal
Milon B. Lawry
Foster Twin
Mary Anny Corwin
Thomas C. Glenn
Wester Np
Wisc J
Mainsworth
Guard
Tlo. Cienn
Andrew P. Corwin
Thomas C
Glenn
wHzAbeth C. McDonald
A. Caryson
Hermon Luydin
Alma Larson
Keane
Susan Hood McLachlan
Etta
Nesselson
Cradford
Carl G. Engstrom
Kemp
Same
Kane Fl
Gaffney
Harrold
A. G Foster
David George Caay
Mary Gray
Birdford
Pomeroy Et al
Charles £. O'Brien
Grindford
Albert TX
Tlaansfelloax
Weaks Wheeler
Linvaraydgan
Avehig
Peter Pace
Latreltg
Richard A. Iayphuey
Water
Woadford
Wetmore Twin
Charles J. Urvan Ty Idi E
Johnson Hradford
Herta
Matilda Lundin
Afiney
Jesart Ed Howrled
Wilterr A. Adams
Lafayette
Catherine Meeven
Brink
Tas Pugin
Bradfod
Coudersport Trust Co
Potter Co
Waser
George A Wilson Bradford
Andrew Doting
W. &. Moyer
Samim
Fame
Orto Tpi
RY Willman
Robert Oberg
Mt Jowatt
Salvation Army Home Service Fund Raised in Smethport
The Salvation Army campaign in Smethport reported securing a total of about 1600 for the Home Service Fund. Borough officials and local solicitors are credited for efforts, with detailed tallies pending and additional contributions anticipated from other towns in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport
Salvation Army
Sistrer
J. A. Nellis
Salvation Army Home Service
Miller
Indwa
Hays Sollelingtin
Coloyille
Miss Afcove
Clinton Clack
Alec Barbour
Irvin Ate Carry
Aul Benning
Tomer Thome
Alfred Ovlan
Lester Muster
Benard Basdex
Sara Tall
William Wellte
County Auditor J Emory Abbott Dies After Illness
J Emory Abbott, county auditor for several years, died Sunday afternoon at his home on West Washington Street after a long illness. A native of Bradford he was 48 years old and leaves a brother William Abbott and sister Mrs M L Dougherty of Bradford. Abbott was active in the Salvation Army and known across the county for his public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Abbott
WMA Autos
Noght
Winstt- Ington Street
Ehudford
James Polk Abbott
Abbott
Salvation
William Abbott
M. L. Dougherty
Bradford
Swedish Mission Church to Hold Sunday Services and Talks
Rev Emil G Winstedt leads Sunday worship at 10 80 A M with Sunday School at 12 00 M and evening service at 7 50 P M Miss L M Yening Survies and Lahtgren plan to speak next Sunday Mrs Dahlgren will discuss Women In Anslhy and Mr Dallgren will talk on The Conditions in Thy Time The Ladies Aid meets next Wednesday June Ath at 2 30 B C M hosted by Jontr Carlson at the home of 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Mission Church
Emil G. Winstedt
The
Ladies’ Aid Society
Wil
Jontr Carlson
First Baptist Ghuach Prayer Meeting Sermon Details
Prayer meeting notes from First Baptist Ghuach led by Rev. Guy L. Margeson. Sunday School and preaching times listed with unclear names and phrases, inviting parishioners to join and contribute.
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First Baptist Ghuach
Guy L. Margeson
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Arizona
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Lone Star State
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Taste
Itiehard Griff
O. DO
Ted Hecker
Guido
Tl Johnson
Howard Wile
Foster Two
GC. W. Slone Exis
Et al Fol
Pennsylvania OU Co
Hamilton Twp
Eer
Grace
Junes Stewart
Gradford
Foster
Otte
Henry
C. W. Boring
Beadtora
WLS
Rinharey
R. CL Lloyd
W. &Gaffney
Harold A. Gaffney
John Franks
C. J. Mitchell
Otto
Margaret Wr Kelly
United Natural
Gus Gray
Davia G. Gray
Divorce. Co
Frederick BR. Wheeler
Ifeanetta Sartwell
Robbo Menry
Harter
A. Olmstead
Home Service Fund
Sarah
Sikangera
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