County Fair Prepares For Big Week Of Attractions
The Mekesy County Fair opens next Tuesday with favorable weather and strong interest. Restoration of horse racing, stock shows, and a wide midway are highlighted by the fair’s extensive free attractions. Local bands, flying exhibitions, and numerous concessions promise a busy four days with racing purses and juvenile events featuring farm youth.
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R. W. Hilton
Associaton
Pe BF
Racine Game
Mather Farm
Walley Road
Wil
Smethport
Grandstand
Carnival Company
Port Allegany Doctor Dies By Self Inflicted Gunshot
Port Allegany physician Dr. J. B. Stearns, nearly 73, killed himself with a .38 revolver in his barn after a period of ill health. Mrs. Stearns found him, rushed for help, and he died about an hour later. He resided on North Main Street and is survived by his wife.
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Port Allegany
Heffner
Bradford
Stearns
Forenell
Bat Stearns
Bradford Star-Record
The
Bart
Dr. Stearns
North Main Street
Gallup
Bdercasid
Son of County Commissioner Injured in Electrocution Incident
Adam Gahagan, son of County Commissioner BD Gahagan, suffered severe injuries after contact with a broken electric wire during an incident a week ago near Gabasan. Witness L A Herding, district superintendent of schools, gave aid to the unconscious boy for over an hour, with burns and head injuries reported but later noted as not serious. Esther Fenton and Edwin Hornstein were married in Smethport, and the couple plans to reside in Olean, with the groom employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. A small ad seeks an tenant for a small tract in Smethport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gahagan
Adam Gahagan
Ld-Verr
Jewett
Gabasan
L.A. Herding
Schadis
Misa Esther Fenton
John Fenton
Sixth St
Olean
Edwin Horniten
Julius Hornsteln
Gardner
Horniin
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Ry. Co
Democrat
Smethport Friends
Fire Department Presi Ident Resigns in Smethport
At a Smethport Fire Department meeting the president Jew WOR Wirt Byte resigned effective immediately amid a vote of confidence. The resignation stems from cited violations and ongoing concerns over department leadership and borough building issues. Civil court set for next week features trial list including Thos Flaherty and Arthur M Marsh challenging 1931 electrical works contracts in McTenn County.
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Smethport
Jew
Ley
von Dyke
Buildtie
Ollie Haw
Teas
Innis Borough
Alor
Thos, Flaherty
Arthur M. Marsh
Vaccination Compliance Guidance Issued for Unvaccinated Students
Harrisburg health officials reply to Smethport county medical director detailing steps for children with five or more unsuccessful vaccination attempts. The guidance specifies use of Form 75 A, temporary certificates, and annual vaccination cycles, with authority to appoint deputies to administer vaccines in remote centers and to issue temporary certificates during the present school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Sever
W. A. Ostrander
Smethport
Harrisburg
Repuvinty of
Healtth
Smethwort
Derr Dooroy
Sage
McKean
Strode
Dyvision
Chirel
Firemen's Day participation urged by department
The fire department adopted a resolution last Thursday to take part in Firemen's Day at the fair on Friday September 1. A committee was formed to cooperate with the Fair Association and with county volunteer fire departments to ensure a successful meet. The Warren and Moore Construction Co will resume concrete work on the Smethport Bradford road this week after a shutdown caused by insecure cement. Seven loads of material are on hand and more are on the way to restart operations with expected uninterrupted progress from now on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport Fire Department
Leartment
Fair Association
Spher Mckean County Volunteer Arc Departments
Warren & Moore Construction Cn
Smethport-Bradford
For Sale Iron Bridge Parts and Moving Equipment
For sale up-to-date building moving equipment including trucks and taps. Due to health retirement from Burluca Parta of iron bridge for sale Wy 1. Oviatt East Smethport Pa Alf.
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Til Health
Burlucsa
Parta
Iron Bridge
Aslo
Wy 1
Oviatt
East Smethport
Aalf
Four Hurt as Car Flips Over in Smethport Wreck
A Smethport car crash on the Marvin-eregk road left four injured, including Mr. and Mrs. Blum and their chauffeur Bishop. The vehicle overturned twice after a collision near the Richards home, with passengers pinned in wreckage. Victims were treated at the Richards home and Smethport hospital. the car was sent to Pittsburgh for repairs.
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Mr. and
Mes
Max L. Blu
Suv Riedhan
Pisburgh
Oisi
Wim. Monheimer
East Main Street
Vna Blunt
Darky
Richards Fremhouse
Fe Menner
Ure
Baw
Blut
Blum
Richards
Wayne Richards
Tiship
Amours
Chis
Masser
Smidhport
Ars
Isey Wyere
A. H
Smethport
Hienara Bunt
Manheimer
Siher
Grand Central Hotel
Asmilston
Ali
Brian
Richard Blam
Pittsburgh
Oldest woman registers to vote in McKean County
Port Allegany area voters report Hannah Meade aged 69 and more months among the first women to register on registration days. Local residents claim Port Allegany and surrounding areas plan to register en masse before the upcoming presidential election in November.
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Pit Schlozany
McKean
Vania
Hannah Meade
Port Allegany
Palls—Park Allegany
Hazelhurst Bottle Factory Busy Season With New Machines
Hazelhurst bottle factory operates with Tyne Wowinge machines and automatic feeders boosting production. Hand labor 48 blowers plus other workers replaced by twelve to fourteen machine hands, increasing output. Westfield Free Press reports on potash finds at Tiaga county. a $450,000 company plans to buy Potash Mountain land at David Station to develop the resource.
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Hazelhurst
Hazelhurst Eeetory
Silsun
Tiaga County
Westfield Free Press
Enemists
David Station
Cooks Wanted at Rocky Crest Sanitarium Iran N
Advertisement seeks a cook at 56 per month and an assistant cook at 40 per month with maintenance at Rocky Crest Sanitarium Iran. Contact phone L5OAWA for details.
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Rocky Crest Sanitarium
Iran
Exonerate Gordon of Charges Filed Through Spite Work
Exoneration request surrounds Gordon of the Strate Chime Company who was charged with keeper duties and misused funds. The Cameron court in Emperti Pettis heard Aug 27 as prosecutors argued but the judge found no evidence supporting the charges. Taxpayers faced about $800 in costs as Gordon faced no outcry from supporters.
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Gordon
Gorden
Strate Chime
Kaine
Guleen
Cameron
Emperti
Pettis
Wlomy Dolar Agidnee
Cardo
Haive
Canteron
Wurde
Clearfeld
Glass factory to restart operations after shutdown
A local glass factory plans to resume operations Thursday after a weeks long shutdown for gas issues. Bricks were laid and repairs made to the plant during the downtime as workers prepare to return to production.
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Glass Factory
Pe Smethport
Tory
Pal
World War II Sea Tragedy Remembered at Bradford Notice
The Bradford record recalls Private Seaward who perished aboard the sinking Italian liner Otranto during a treacherous voyage to bring troops from Europe. Survivor stories from the Mounsey rescue attempt note heroic action and loss, with Seaward among the 44 American sailors drowned. Burial services were held with Veterans groups present. Seaward’s family details and enlistment in 1948 at Fort James are listed.
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Telvare
Rif
Angist
Nis
Merean
Mekttan
Europe
Lemuerdt
Guy McCox
National Defense
Hla
Olranto
Carhmere
Treland
Astore
Meaward
Earl Coloney
Ludlow
McKean County
Wis
Himdreda
Ehin
Thic ¢Olkisian
Coloney
Belfast
Trexland
Fred J. Seaward
Fort James
Kentucky
Aird Emma Seaward
Buffalo
Filadys
Alan Blair
Beulah Caverly
Bradford
A. G. Beawara
Joan C. Roce
Veterans of Foreign Sarr
M Kenna Shines as M'Kenna Headlines Three Games
M'Kenna led a three game stretch for the McKeanport team against St. Birly Kenson Corm and Franklinville opponents. He posted two singles and a double plus a single in the morning, and a double and a single in the afternoon, with a perfect throw from center field highlighted. Clark and Potter pitched well in the slate, but fielding and timely hits carried the day. Peeler contributed multiple doubles and RBI in both games, while Sheldfield belted a home run for Franklinville in one standout moment. Next week McKeanport faces Mixford in an all country matchup after a series with East Smethport.
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St. Birly Kenson Corm
Franklinville
East Smethport Witehhe Lawn Town
Mekcounn
Ehrea Samex
Lewis
Wits IL
Peeleer
Joh Walger
Uee
Peeler
Frankinvile
Shefield
Smoothports
Mt Jowett
Democrat
Mixford
Nox
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Mekesy
Ries A Nana
Thursda
County Hace
Emery
Ring- Jing Bros
Ladica
Harry Wheaden
W. J. Bloch
London
Palm Grove Priorisiners
Farm Bureau
Pennsylvania State College Hamme
Ck Judgirn
Eldee
Tie Association
Taasie
Fred Milroy
Agte
Fire Department
Fred L. Seaward
Ady, Tf
M’kenna
H. Peeler
Cooper Ib.l
Sampson
Rainkingile
McCarthy
Moran
Diniah Pouer
Frankville A. R.A. P.O. Ale
Parker Rt
Lapham
R. Cartol
Conrad
Tarret of Higes
Sheffield
Lampoon
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