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Thursday, March 9, 1967 McKean County Democrat Smithport, Thursday, March 9,1067 SATTERWfflTE KENTON C. ABBEY Managing Editor. THETA YQUXERS Society Editor Paid at Smethport. Pennsylvania 16749 Office, Majnjt.Jimethport,_Pa. -of- Social Notes; -Mrs.

ed her Mod birthday Mjrefa-1, In Port Her Birthday Club served a fcndMoa In her honor with ejjsbl members present. Mrs. Johnson U'-the mother of Mrs. RusseU Denning Smethport and Vicinity i-MUs Belva Ford returned 'home over the weekend from the Bradford' Hospital where she had been a patient for the past several weeks. Jessie Abbey and Miss Shirley Abbey were in Youngs' vilie Sunday and called on Mrs.

Abbey's mother, Mrs. Jeanetta Devereaux, at the Rouse Hospital. and Mrs. William Kcrr of W. Main are vacationing in Tampa, Fla.

William Fiizpalrick of Ellicottville, N. and Mrs. Jewell and. daughter of Salamanca, N. were Sunday guests of Mr.

and Mrs. William Nannen. Riltbcrg was admitted to the Veterans Hospital in Buffalo last Sunday. Russell Wells and Mrs. Eugene Lewis were gueste oi parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Paul Gingrich, in burg'one'day last week. They Were 'accompanied home by Mrs. Gingrich who Is visiting at the home of her daughter. Effie Vaughrt has returned to her home hi Batavla, N.

after vlsting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chester Lunn, of Rose Hill Ave. She was called here by the serious fliness of another daughter, Mrs. Robert Cleveland, of East Smethport. Madeline Wells of Bradford has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs: EdwaW Sheliander and family of.

East Mam St. H. A. Brady returned to her home in Emporium week after spending some time with her sister, Mrs. H.

G. German, of Stale St. "Skinny" Lynch is a palient in Veterans Hospital in Buffalo. Anderson retu this week to resume her studies at Shippensburg State college after spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Wallace Anderson of King St. John Putnam accompanied her son, David, to Pen State Sunoay where he resumed his studies after spending a week at his home in Crosby. and Mrs. Courtney Gustafson of Lock Haven were weekend miests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Fred Gustafson. Frances Pierce, Kenneth and Mike, were Olean visitors Saturday. and Mrs. A. G.

Bush of E. Main are visiting at the home of their son, William, and family, in Cheektowaga, N. Y. Mable Morrison 'of King St. was admitted to Bradford Hospital over the weekend.

and" Mrs. William Donald Farrell of Willow were weekend guests of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. C. A.

Geer. Mrs. Donald Farrell returned home on Tuesday. M. F.

McKeirnan returned to her home in Crosby on Friday from the Port Allegany Hospital where she had been a patient Bums was admitted to the Bradford Hospital over the weekend. and Mrs. Fred Youkers and Mrs. Isabel Dickinson were ol Green St. Kermlt Wlnslow arid'Mrs.

Roy Pettit of Smethport'also attended. The luncheon table, was centered with beautiful birthday lavender violets. Several friends and 'neighbors' a'nd the Rev. Kenneth Soderqtust visited her during day. the recipient of many, lovery gifts, cards and flowers.

Johnson has one daughter, Mrs Denning of Smethport, sons, Philip of Port-'Aaegany Iver and Victory both Elmlrs and thirteen grandchil dren and. 28 greatgrandchildren A. hlleman enter tained the members of the POM Club Tuesday-evening at. her home on Union St. regular meeting oi idea Rebekah Lodge No.

'63 was Wednesday evening in. the 1001 Lodge rooms. Mrs. Isabel-Dick Inson, noble grand, honored; the Past Noble Grands of the lodge Refreshments were served Mrs. Dickinson, Mrs.

RutH Hov Is, Mrs. Evelyn Winsiow, Mr Iva Mae Mrs. Glady Spanogle and Miss Mabel Swan uniting Cheryl Ann Miller and 'John B. Zimmerman i marriage' were performed by he Rev!" Leonard Tiday. in h'urcn.

weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Youkers in Knoi? and attended the wedding-reception of Michael Youkers to.Miss Gwendolyn Benninger on Saturday evening in the First Methodist Church. regular meeting of th WSCS of the First Church will be held this (Thur day) evening in the Harris Cla room. Circles II and III- serve reffeshments with Mr Gladys Spanogle es chairtna Mrsi Dorothy'Feit win be th- speaker for the program.

IV will be in charge of the program and devotions. Members are requested to bring their World Bank contributions to this meeting. Lois Hewitt entertained the Canasta dub. Saturday evening at her home In Mechanic St. March meeting of Chapter, DAR, will be held next Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs.

Doris Wells on E. Main with Mrs. Myra Guenter as co-hostess. There will be a sealed program. Smethport Trave 1 Club will hold their March rneel- ing at 3 ft.ai: Saturday in the Harris Class Room of the First Methodist Church.

There will be a portrayal of an-Easter Sunrise service with the Rev. Calvin R. NEW DRAPEIIES HOUSE-One of the new, gold in tht Room of the is displayed by Marsha Maddox 'ot the First Lady's press Ths draperies, selected by Kennedy, re- portedly'were woven In France and-required two, years to complete. They have an ever-oHanging pattern, cost.a reported $25,000 will paid House Association. New Tree Project Is Started By Smethport Boro Smethport Borough Council Monday night.

began. action, to obtain trees to be planted to replace elms' lulled by the Dutch Cheryl Ann Millet lub to Sponsor Memorial Section New Library numbers of the Rotary Club 'oted Monday at, their uncheoh meeting to sponsor a vy. Lillibridge Memorial Sec- i6n In the newly Smethport Library, was Judge derfcer presented the facts Eleanor-'Olson lit' p.m. candlelight service 'for he daughter of Mr. and Jits.

ecil C. Miller of Smethport RD and son of Mr. and rt V. Zimmerman of 63V4 Hobson cernlng Memorial fund. W.

Lillibridge arid Mrs. Ai Gallup returned home last week from Bell Air, where they had been the guests of their son, Arthur Rudolph Galhip, and family. H. W. Cummings and Robert A.

DigeT Sr. left last Thursday for Southern Pines, N. where they joined Mrs Dlgel, who has spent several weeks at the Digel winter home Susan Sztnak of Mld- dleporl and John Gibbons Lockport were weekend guests of Mr. and Paul Gibbons of East Smethport: Leon Griffin and Patty, and Kerm Winslow were Olean visitors Saturday. and Mrs.

Tom Buchter of Wilmington, N. are gAests of Mrs. Buchter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.

J. Quirk, of East Main St and Mrs. Carl Berg were Olean visitors Saturday. Mary Lou Burlingame of Olean spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Fred Burlingame, of Bank St. Parker of E. Main is a patient in the Bradforc Hospital, Robert Anderson, son of Mrs. Katherine P. Andersoi of W.

Main has eompletet his basic training at Ft. Dix and will remain there fo: another eight weeks lo receive clerical training. Elsie Marie Newhous of Rochester, N. spent weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs. Frank Newhouse.

and Mrs. Thomas Scot of Buffalo spent the weeken here visiting relatives in thl vicinity. Martha Curtis, an aun Of Father A. B. Cope of North East, had been a pa tlent at the Wkwide Nursin Home on ffiUow St, has bee to the Dresser morial Nursing Home In Brai ford.

Mrs. John Patric accompanied Ibe following gir to Indiana last Thursday wher they were intwviewed fw a mission to Imttaut aity of Pennsylvania: tbj Phyllis Patrick, Kay Abbey Ktfrkfc. and Mrs. Gustaf- son called on relatives in Kaae! last Saturday. Perry Lee Wood of Tobyhanna Army Depot, is visiting his wife's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Holmes Spanogle of i'ulton and Mrs. Andy Peterson of Bank St. were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Babcock hi Bradford. Freer is a surgical patient in the Kane Community Hospital. and Mrs. Andy Peterson were Thursday guests od Mr. and Mrs.

Simon Anderson in Mt. Jewett Miller as guest speaker. Special music will be furnished. Program committee will Mrs Lauren Mrs Kenneth' Burdick) Mrs. Rabin Provost and Miss, Cacrie Natirf- lo.

Tea will be served by Mrs. Guentber, Mrs. and Mrs. Olive Schreiber. This will be Guest Day and anyone interested Is corttiany invited.

friends of Jeff Beere surprised Mm Saturday evening by honoring him with a party at the Corner Restaurant on bis birthday anniversary. and Mrs. William Spaich and children, Judith, William Jr. and Stephen, were in Mt Jewett on Tuesday afternoon to at- lend Ihe funeral of Mrs. Spaich's ther, Gilbert C.

Paulson, who ed last Saturday in' the Elk ounly General Hospllal at Ridg- ay. Jack McAnallen and on, Charlie, of King obert Smith Sr. and son, Rog- GMG.2, were in Caledonia, i. Tuesday of last week and ailed on Mr. and Mrs.

Ron Mrs. Mrs. GLENN BURTON Funeral services for- Glenn Burton, 77, of East Smethport, who died Sunday at his were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fry Funeral Home. Officiating were the Pev.

John Carlson, retired, and the Rev Lewis Starkweather of the Eas Smethport Evangelical United Brethren Church. Burial was in' Rosehill Cemetery, Smethport. Beaters were B. L. Hyde, Larry Sparks, Donald Gallup, Fenlon Milton Dodge Falk.

Elm Bealle. A COMMITTEE was appointed to handle the tree purchase and County Agent C. E. Crayer will supervise the program. Lauren Mix, borough auditor, gave an audit report which was accepted, it was voted to turn over three, delinquent electric accounts to Borough Solicitor Robert B.

Apple for legal action to collect the bills. SMETHPORT CHIEF, of Police E. Abbey Southwick reported two car accidents arid Iwo arrests in the borough during the last In ah electrical fund expenses for the year were reported at $74,028.90 and receipts it. $79,906.23 1966. FRANCIS'J.

QUIRK JR. pres tdent fthe Smethport Lion Club, issued invitation council members, Secretary Andrew Z. Hileman, Mayo; Kevin Olgilvie, and Mr! Appli to attend the Lions Club din meeting set for March 20 a the Fulton House. Bills totaling $3,500 were paid of C. Electq Holgar Engstrom As President Holgar i Engstrom elected president of the Smethport Chamber of during a meeting held'last Friday night.

Other officers.elected are; CARD OF.THANKS My sincere thanks to my rela Uves, pastor, friends and all ganlzations for their prayer flowers, gifts and cards whic I received during my recent Jiess. GENEVIEVE CLEVELAND Vice m. Nel- Trudy Robey. Elmer Quirk. Members of.

the board of di- ectors, also elected last Friday; re: Hugh Fry, Mr. Engstrom, Mayer, Frank -Rugh, Mr. luirk, Francis J. Quirk Ger- Id Nelson. Talks on 1 girls' 'gymnastic cheerleading and sriorts or girls Were given Judy -Cindy Anderson and Laura Lee Burdick, all students from the athletic department the Smethport Area High School They were by Ken neth Chased A film concerning the history ot oil was shown by Hugh Morn sen, program'chairman.

Guests attending were: Edgs James, Kane; Ray Hall, Car Mi shier, George Failey, Josep Herger arid Michael- Herger, al of- Port Allegany and Wallace of Smothport. Mrs. Howard Brownell Mrs. Helen Rogers Browneli, of Howard F. Brownell, former residents of Smethporl, died Friday at Memorial Hospital, Winter Park, following a lengthy 'illness.

'Mrs. Brownell was born in Mt. Jewett Feb. 24, 1894, the daughter of' the late Henry S. and Helen Choate Rogers.

Mr. and moved to Wlhter Park eight' years ago from Fairfield. where they, had resided for many years. Surviving 'are two sons, William A.j Rochester, N.Y., and Howard of Baldwin Park three grandchildren; two Harriet R. Stevens of Cocoa, Fla.

and Mrs. Jeannette Knox of D.eerfield Beach, with (act trim- rrwd silk worn over.taf- a white carnatlom with pink 'center. i Ma'M of honor, Sharon Vennard, was dressed in-a shocking pink, sheath, and pink veiled Mrs. Miller' wore beige lace over taffeta, brown accessories and white rose and carnation corsage. Mrs.

Zimmerman chose a blue and white knit suit, white accessories 'and white carnation corsage. R. wai his brcther'i and uihers were the briojeVbroth- Terry iiii couiln, Lenny 'A reception was held at Hole Holley 'for the 'couple whos home will be' at 45 Bank St When they, return from a honey moon at. Niagara Falls. Mr.

Zimmerman, a gradual of Bradford Area High Schoo and a Smelh port Area High graduate, are employed at 'Dresser-Clark. SmetKpprt Lions Show Program Members. of the Shiethport Lions Club, meeting al the House Monday, discussed lans for a-variety-show'which to be; held here at a dale to announced' later. said Francis Quirk who pre- ided, will be used-for. the naw ecreatiqnal center which Is to erected -near; the McCoy Itadlum as well as the Commun- ly Swimming Pool.

Mr. Quirk, in asking for the support of the' entire borough or.the that the center would include an ics skating tennis court and BAalllJg 1UIIX, ly.I.UU al an outdoor basketball court. HE ALSO announced that another meeting of club would be held March 20 at'which' time William -A'. Heridrickson, Erie, a-member 'Of of Community Development, would be here to speak. Mr; Henderickson and Others, in the department, said Mr.

aided in obtaining a grant for-the center. Fla, PARENTS OF DAUGHTER. i-Magee jf Main.St.-Ext- are. the tto- ents of -an. March: irt Community Jrandparents of, the.

Want are and Wares of. Coleville and and Mrs. Joseph Magee of Rew. The in- ant's maternal great-grandmother is Nellie Jones Of. Tarmers.

Valley. The body returned; ices' were' held'ati p.m. Monday ai Rose HUT Cemetery with the Calvin rector Luke'ii EipisiOpal Church 1 CARD OF THANKS I wish lo thank all 'those who sent cards, flowers and gifts to me 1 during niy stay in the hospital, and especially for the prayers offered for my recovery. J. KEARNEY HUBBARD and daughters.

rTcAnallen, Charlie and 1 1-" 11 01 V.J4C11I1C dllU laxwell drove -into Rocheslcr where Charlie an ear pecialist. Roger Smith GMG2 left rom the local airport March 1 or NAAS, Meridian, he will be stationed for POOL WORK APPLICATIONS Applications are being received summer work at the swimming pool Operated by Memorial Recreation Center, Inc. Manager, instructors, guards and a baskel attendant will be employed. Written applications must be sent to Ted Haupt, President of MRC, 12 Bunk Siriethport, prior to a meeting to be held at the end of this month. Ihe next two years.

He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert imith Sr. and returned from the fappahannock (aO-43) in the Philippines by air on Feb. 3.

Henry Reep accompanied the Smethport Swimming earn, in two groups, to Allegany last week where they witnessed the New York State Collegiate swimming meet, where more than 300 swimmers participated. Attending from Smethport were Kay McAnallen, Pally, Mary and Beth Griffin, Lonnie Anderson, Bruce and Kirk Wright, Allen and Chris Guenter, Tim Murphy, Maurine Mayo, Margaret Faye, Paula Clark, Jannie Rugh, Robbie Maynard, Jeff Johnson and Lowell Anderson. Willing Workers Society of Ihe Regular Baptist Church will hold their regular monthly meeting next Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., at the lame of Mrs. Lil Haupt on Bank St. Mn.

Gladys Stfoup, president, will conduct the business meeting. aad Mrs. Barb Irwln will hive charge of Cancer fund Memorials Recent contributions to the American Cancer Society, Me Scan County Unit, transmitter. Mrs. Lauren Mix and Carlton Kohn are follows: In memory of Mrs.

Clar Bruner by 0. Albert and Lucj Johnson. In memory of Frank Barry Coryville friends and neighbors In memory of Hrien Petruzz by Miss Vera Corly. In memory of Paul Willougl by by Mr. and Mrs.

EM Klein. Hamlln Library Memorials Contributions have been mat to the Hamhn Scliool Library In memory of Mrs. Clar Bruner by BuckUil Post No. 1 American I-egion, Dr. and Mr Donald H.

Osboroe Mcotdai N. 3., Mr. and Mrs. David Brur er of Philadelphia. CLASSIfUED ADS CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our heartfelt appreciation for the many acts of kindness rendered tb us during our recent bereavement.

Family of the Late' Mrs. Howard Brownell Scout Neivs A special meeting was helf ort Wednesday. at the Grif (i residence to complete requirements for the Gir Scout Promise Challenge. The three girls taking part.i the Scouts Own.were Patti Gri fin, Mary Snyder and Susa Potter. The Cadeltes, Troop 44, presented Mr.

Baker with a cake as a token of their appreciation for his exceptional help in earn- I tn0 the First Aid Badges. JANEL GAULT, Scribe Announcements FOR COMMISSIONER OF Editor Please a candidate for office'of i Commlssionef of i County; to the dieiilon the Republican 'votert flM Primary held on Tuesday, May'U. E. ABBEY SOUTHWICK Smethport, Feb. 1, Smethport OES Unit etes Past Matrons Past Matrons of Phoenix Cfcap- er 15, Order the Eastern otar, were honored at the group's meeting Thursday night at the 10 OF rooms at'Smeth-i port.

I Honored were: the Mesdames fune Tracy, Inez" Marlin Shannon, Margaret Hile-, man, Regina Love, Gladys Coleman, Theda Youkers and Gertrude 'Sparks. Mrs. Caroline jarson, worthy matron presided over the Mrs. Laura Of marshal of District 10 of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls, an 'honored spoke -briefly on the order. Other guests included Mrs.

Beverly -Wendt, mother advisor; of the 'Port Allegany Rainbow, the voteri at eirls and Fox of the' Primary'to on Mountain. FOR COMMISSIONER OF McKEAN COUNTY Editor Democrat: I with to announct my candidacy for. the office of McKean County Commlulon- to the decision of voters' In the Republican Primary Election to held on Tuesday, May 14, 1967. RAYMOND CURTIS Eldrid, Feb. 13, 196? FOR SUPERVISOR OF KEATING TOWNSHIP Editor Please announce that 1 am a.

candidate for Supervisor of Keating Township, lubject-to dacltlon of BaSerii Star ftfMtV Jewett i Birthdays honored were those of Mrs. Gertrude Mrs. Sparks, Mrs. Love, Mrs. Fox Mrs.

Annie Fox who will be 92 on March 21. Plans were completed for a baked foods sale to-be held at II Friday. A social hour followed the meeting with refreshments served by chairman, Donna Jean Westiund, Marlin Shannon, Ethel Hannold, Regina Love, Gloria and June VanDyke. Tuesday, May 16. LEO J.

HACKETT 1947' The sago palm oi the East Indies requires 10 years lo bear fruit, then immediately dies; I McKean County HEART COMMITTHI GUTS McKEAN COUNTY HEART COMMUTE! CHRff FfilT Smethport ON TRAFFIC SAFETY (A quiz on (riffic safety from the of Trmfic Sifctf publiihed through the coopertiion New legislation pertaining to traffic safety is always necessary. This quiz will test your knowledge of "What's New" on the subject. 1. Chains for use on snow ice are old hat, but tire studs ate relatively new. In Pennsylvania, studs are legal if they do not protrude more an inch.

(b) (c) 2. All accidents resulting in bodily Injury or death to any person or damage to the property of anv Out person in excels of $100 previously 1 had to be reported within 24 hours. Reporting'time now, is days. (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 6 3, To say "a tire has tread" is not substantial evidence, to indicate a tire is pass inspection, legislation now requires that al! tires have not less than. inch of tread when accurately measured in accordance with prescribed standards set forth in the law.

(b) (H) 4, The speed limit is alwaji as posted. If a secilon of highway is not posted the legal maximum speed is m.p.h. for passenger vehicles. (a) 55 (b) 50 (c), 45 5. One of tht most widely publicized new laws-.

in the Vehicle Code is the Point Svjtem. Under this new legislation, any motorist convicted of traffic violations resulting in the accumulation of points must attend and satisfactorily complete the eight hour course provided in an approved 'driver improvement school if he wishes to retain his'driving privileges. (a) three (b) four (f) five (d) fix (P) 'f KEEP IN TUNE WITH 1490 MAJOR NEWS CAST 7:00 A.M. 7:45 A. M.

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