County Teachers Gather for McKean Institute in Smethport
McKean county teachers convene for the annual institute at the Court House in Smethport from October 26 1920 with half day sessions through Friday 11 30 a m. Hosts provide home accommodation. reservations arranged by Superintendent Lil Ubridge. Notable speakers include Dr Charles McKenny Dr Lea Sk Driver and Dr FD Slutz. Evening program features Glenn Frank and the Harry Lester Light Opera Company with Rondellers musical ensemble. Compensation pays $4 per day and mileage for directors attending.
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McKean County
Avene
Court House
Smethport
Beentone
Lil Ubridge
Ionis
Healy
Kane
Bradford
Lee L. Driver
Harrisburgr
Sluts
Dayton
Onio
Charles “McKenny
Pailanti
Mich
J. W. Yoder
Philadelphia
Haa
Institute
Masic
Lea Sk. Driver
Harrisburg
Driver
Finegan
Bureau of Rural Schools
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Henderson
Trora
Ne- Kenny
Reigon
Glenn Frank
New York
Glenn
Frank
Harry Lester Light Opera Company
W. N. Ferris
Rondellers
Woodmen of America Meet Heads to Smethport Hall
McKean County Modern Woodmen of America will hold a large convention at T. 0. C. F. Hall Smethport with delegates from fifteen camps. Officials include M H Wyckoff J A Perry C E Brooks HS Sharp and A C Jarret with Kane Mt Jewett Port Allegany Ludlow Bradford Coryville Turtle Point Crosby Betula Norwich Rixford and Duke Center among expected attendees. Local committees led by J A Swanson and G W Mitchell plan reception and arrangements for a profitable visit by Woodmen of America.
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Smethport
McKean County
Claes
Woodmen of America
C. F. Hall
M. EH. Wyckoff
Pittsburg
J. A. Perry
Newcastle
C.E Brooks
Bradford
HS. Sharp
Ane
F. E. ‘Brentnan
Olean
A.C. Jarret
Kane
Mt. Jewett
Port Allegany
Ludlow
Coryville
Turtle Point
Crosby
Betula
Norwich
Rixford
Duke Center
McKein County
Chainman
P. S. Curran
S&s. W
MekKean County
Woodmen
Colorado
Annual Institute meeting to involve Dr Driver from State Department
The article notes an annual meeting during Institute week with Dr. Driver of the State Department to meet with directors and teachers. It outlines enrollment, pay for attendance, and admission entitlements including entertainments and a song book. Enrollment costs include rail fare from a local station to Aimethport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orden
Driver
State Department
Department of Publc
Institute
Ania
Court House
Aimethport
Poison Barrel Theft Sparks Prohibition Era Alarm
Residents warn of hidden danger after two empty formaldehyde barrels were stolen from a East Smethport plant and may be used to store home brewed spirits. Local gangs seek containers amid cider and vinegar shortages as crews report improved play by Smethport high. Oil theft near Smethport prompts J. W. Bonten and E. P. McCann to post warnings and vow prosecutions to protect their production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xonic
East Smethport
Formaldenyde
Smethport
Fuld J. W. Bonten
P. McCann
Arrest of Floreen Zelenski links to Wall Street bomb case
Floreen Zelenski was arrested after a violent struggle with officers in his Tooming Pitts burgh hotel Sunday afternoon. Authorities see the arrest as a key link in solving the Wall Street bomb horror case. Belenska had dynamite and percussion caps in possession when captured, suggesting a broader conspiracy. Autumn Millinery and a cordial invitation appear in unrelated notes, with Mis. Clair Whith listed.
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Floreen Zelenski
Tooming
Pittsburgh
Lnk
Mis. Clair Whith
Returned from Europe Rev Arthur Gregson Family Homewardbound
Rev and Mrs Arthur Gregson and children returned to Smethport Friday after a three month abroad mostly in London and Le Harve France. They note changes and harsh England industrial conditions with a coal strike feared to cause suffering. The voyage aboard the Empress of France was stormy and a mid ocean collision with a cargo boat was narrowly avoided due to dense fog. They landed at Quebec last Wednesday and are in good health and glad to be home.
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Europe
Arthur Gregson
Smethport
London
le Harve
France
Gregson
Empress of France
Midecean
Empresa
Quebec
St. Lawrence
Nome
Road Petition and Court Docket Highlight Local Session
At the Criminal Court session in Foster township, attorney Katherine Burkan blocked a road petition from Bennet Brook to Bond’s Mill connecting to New York State Line. The docket includes assault and battery cases, desertion charges with various outcomes, juvenile delinquency deferments, and a liquor license conviction with a $500 fine.
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Katherine Burk
Bradford
Foster Township
Bennett Brook
Bond
Mit
New York State
Une
Rei House
Tne
Pointe
Salamanee
Cnfcern
Oscar H.,johnson
Hate
Grand Suny
Earl
We Aggere
Raymond Gensile
Aznauitana
Lro Bardo
B. R. Tanner
Etelin Tanner
Loener
Norman Goodnoee
Jas. A. Uindsey
Clyde Bennett
Bafano
Parkville
Kane Boys
Robert Paugh
Mélvin Olson
Passey Contanza
John Martin
Claude Brenn
Alton Bull
Emil Stenger
Kane
Panzy Bianco
Elmer Reeves
Belula
Smethport Triumph Over Elford In Tight Hall of Fame Tilt
Smethport edged Elford 9 to 4 in a tense seventh inning climax at the Bradford fair grounds. Behan and Cady starred for Smethport with strong pitching and timely hits as McGowan and Moran connected for key doubles, while Keane proved a fan favorite at second. Umpire Fred Sherer officiated fairly as the largest crowd of the season watched the dramatic nine inning contest.
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Elea
Tteineup
Risford
Bradford
Behan
Cady
Keans
Eris
Mlayola
Fleshster
McDonoWeh
Dehan
Robinson
Herb Moran
Eure McGowan
Hehan
Fileshitter
McGowan
McCarthy
rBehan
Ertz
Keane
Jkowls
Smethport
Joason
Fred Sherer
Spears
Aragaog
H. Moran
McDonough
P. Moran
Walker
Kryter
Ayo
Rowe If
Cunningham Rf
Nts
Rixford
Smethport Lodge Plans Officer Installations and Veterans
Smethport Lodge No 288 will install officers on Friday evening October 8, 2920 and present Veteran dowels to 25 year members. Refreshments will be served and all Odd Fellows are urged to attend. A lost saddle blanket between East Smethport and Farmers Valley carries a reward for its return to W J Oviatt in East Smethport.
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ODD Fellows
Smethport Lodge No
C. F
Oda
East Smethport
Farmers Valley
Rewart
W. J. Oviatt
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Barceira
Harry Lelen Light Opera Company
Directora
Directora’ Association
Woodmen’s Meeting
C. W. Limiridge
Stanley Bright
R. P. Barnhart
Harrington
C. J Alderfer
Carrie Day
Fianist—Leanore Lemmeler
J. R. Foote
Wm. Brownell
J. J. Harrington
J . L.hinaman
LT Black
T. W. Marks
Mh. Feit
Henry Smith
Barnhart
C. F. Feit
J. ¥. Barrington
J. L. Hinaman
L. We. Marks
Ushers
J. RK. Foote
A. Gil
Andrew Bair
Percival
Annin
Alene McGi
Rose Allen
Ceres
Margaret Faulkner
Corydon
Gletta Rice
Eldred Boro
Eldred Twee
Ruth Carpenter
Foster
Harstin
L. W. Marks
Flamilton
LeRoy Black
Keatine
Katherine Fay
Layfayette
Alice Johnson
Lewis Run
I. R. Foote
Liberty
Clara Taylor
Mr. Jewett
R.P. Barnhart
Otto—Hannah Stenstrom
C. J. Alferter
Helena Meicel
Eo Wetmore
B. A. Studhalme
Samuel Wridley
Directors’ Association
Noewteh Pa
Gale
Portville
Smethport High
Kane Weld
Portville High
Bnel
Boney Allison
Hull
Cramer
Coudersport High
Locola
Kane Field
Criminal Court
Barignin
Telephone
Dpferee
Enat Smethport
M'Cowan
Mighty Swat
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