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The Kane Republican from Kane, Pennsylvania • Page 6

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PAGE SIX THE KANE REPUBLICAN. KANE and MT. JEWETT. PA. MONDAY.

AUGUST 19. 1963 A NEW POST OFFICE FOR MT. JEWETT. Uttmfr. I jT 1 i Jia u'liu "1 '1' Iff! cut i If it I I sv li rmi.il iiinnrimiMi i r.i i i i li 1l'l' II Ml ill i 1 1 ''li' iH 1 t'WfiM Jackley Ilines, postmaster at Mt.

Jewett since 1937, is shown in the old offiee where he "sat it out" five years awaiting the new building plans to materialize. Architect's conception as of January 30, 1960. Small work area of the old, Post Office Building. 1 SIX DIE IN SMASIIUP 1 ST. PAUL, Minn.

UP) Six of seven persons in a car and pickup truck that collided headon near here Saturday were killed. 11 1,1 1,1 "IIMILHWWWiMMl Ulllllim IIIUWWMUl JWUII J4LJ yjl lll UpM lHJ.WiWIIWillWI ijiUWHJ mi I jf Vr rr. 1 Ton Late To Classify WANTED Waitress for evening work. Inquire co Box 394, Kane Republican. 8 19 2t I Unbreakable TOOTHBRUSH and SOAP CONTAINERS Ideal for Travel 25c 35c i 1 sly, I 'a Metal SHOE TREES MEN'S 59c LADIES 49c SUNGLASSES For the Whole Family Wide Selection of Price and Style In June 11, the stage was set for this unofficial groundbreaking shortly after leasing arrangements were set.

On; August 26, 1961, Lester Johnson, right, president Mt. Jewett C. of C. and Contractor M. V.

Closkey, of Philadelphia, watch the groundbreaking. A special cachet was sold for the opening of the new postoffice as a benefit of the Library Building. The cachet is backgrounded by the Kinzua Bridge with a forest scene with bear and deer. Leaders in the cachet program as pictured left to right Mrs. Hans Johnson, librarian; Mrs.

Florence Johnson and Mrs. Kay Johnson. L. F. WIDMANN Inc.

STORES of SERVICE 37 Frnlry St. Kane, Pa. PLANS FOR III feet from the I.O.O.F. Building which housed the PO for 25 years. The post office remained in the I.O.O.F.

building on a month to month lease following expiration of the last five year lease in 1958. OF A hi i ft NEW! Home Permanent LILT milk wave for all types hair TONI uncurly Smooth 'n Sleek BOBBI roller perm Body permament LIFE so easy even a child can do it. All Available at the TEMPLE PHARMACY Dial 837 7970 The Saver Asks: Can I get my money when I want it? Imimx i 1 1 i i TO" INDEFINITE Almost five years after Congressman Leon Gavin announced initial consideration of a post office for Mt. Jewett, that facility materialized into activation today. Actually the construction of a new post office building was not set until January, 1960 when Rep.

Gavin pressed for action to end the delays. It has been a long, rough hoad to the new 'PO" delay after delay, one complication after another. But, today the new facility is in service and plans for a formal observance are in the making for a later date. Today, however, Mt. Jewett's special cachet, a benefit for the Library Building sponsored by the Library Board and Boy Scout Troop, is in the mail.

And now the modern equipment and furnishings, in storage fot more than a year and a half, are in use and Postmaster Jackley Hines is greeting "customers" in, the new location moving from the old location where he has been in office since 1937. A brief sketch of activity leading up to the new post office shows first definite sign of action toward the new building was announced Jan. 30, 1960 after long delay following initial federal ap Up it goes construction on the new Post Office advances in the foreground as a crew is on last lap of the new borough building at the rear. Availability! Your money is always available. You can save here with confidence.

It is our policy that your withdrawal be paid when requested. Mew LOW PRICES on 1.4 4 I i afety! irim i 4 4 it 1 1 Savings accounts up to S10.000 at the Kane Federal Sav ings and Loan Association are insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. 1 5 'S ALUMINUM WINDOWS and DOORS Marasco Appliances Dial 837 7CG8 proval. Pressed by Rep. Gavin for action, LeRoy V.

Greene, regional operations director of the U.S. Post Office Department, stated, "A new building for the community of Mt. Jewett is part of the comprehensive program and would be a hardship on the community if it were noi considered for a new office at this He expressed appreciation for interest of Rep. Gavin and provided a "plate" as shown above of the planned structure. Mr.

Greene stated, "The present post office quar ters in Mt. Jewett are located in ari old brick building containing only 1,269 square feet of usable space. Careful consideration of space needa of this post office indicate a minimum of 2,200 square feet is required for efficient and economical operation. We also need a platform of at least 200 square feet in area, plus exclusive truck and maneuvering area. He reported further on the site selection which was "to best interest of all concerned." There were some complications on the Main Street site only a few As it is today first day of business in the new Po it Office.

4 arnings Weather Statistics FIVE DAY FORECAST Western Pennsylvania Temperatures will average about six degrees below normal. Precipitation will total one half to one inch as showers Monday night and Tuesday and again about Friday. Freely Put your money to work earning more money for you. 4J0 is our anticipated dividend for the six month period end ing December 31, 19G3. Sums, deposited regularly in a savings account here, quickly grow to substantial amounts.

START SAVING NOW! Date High 1. 77 2. 77 3. 78 4. 74 id Summer AUGUST Low Snow 53 52 53 58 41 54 54 51 49 46 42 41 56 50 41 45 .13 .03 .18 'Tonight' Show Star Johnny Carson Wed NEW YORK UP) Television star Johnny Carson and former television hostess and model Jo Anne Copt land were married Saturday at Marble Collegiate Church on Fifth Avenue.

Carson, 37, has three sons by a former marriage. His bride, 31, has also been married before. Carson is the star of the National Broadcasting "Tonight" show. Miss Copeland, daughter: of Mr. and Mrs.

George Copeland of Palo Alto, is a graduate psychology student at Hunter College. A handful of close friends witnessed the Protestant single ring ceremony. Afterwards, Carson held a small reception for friends in his 8th floor York Avenue apartment, in Manhattan. FIGHTING IN IIAJTI PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti CP) Reinforced government troops were reported pressing a drive today to push exile invaders out of the northeast mountain area around Mont Organise, near the Haiti Dominican border. Kane Federal 5.

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74 82 76 81 79 75 75 78 70 61 69 71 70 69 Savings .03 .42 .04 .08 Emm CLEARANCE Dan Dee Shop and Loan Association Your Locally Owned and Op erated Financial" Institution 45 49 EXECUTIONS IN CUBA HAVANA UP) Cuban authorities have announced the execution of three men officially described as agents of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. UnmoasureaWe precipitation. Subscribe to the ftepublkan..

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