Knechtel, Albert Frank

1905 - 1993  (87 years)

• Name	Knechtel, Albert Frank  [1]
  	Lillie S. Matteson Barr Birth: May 30, 1891 Death: 1955 Daughter of Francis Matteson and Rilla Burdick Married Fred Barr.. Oldest(?) daughter raised by Fred's parents.. 2-3 other children Family links: Parents: Francis M. Matteson (1864 - 1937) Rilla Burdick Matteson (1870 - 1937) Spouse: Fred M. Barr (1888 - 1960) Children: Melva Ada Barr Carley (1908 - 1988)* Clara Barr Knechtel (1914 - 1982)* Frances R Barr Radish (1918 - 1993)* Sibling: Lillie S. Matteson Barr (1891 - 1955) Truman Harry Matteson (1899 - 1966)* *Calculated relationship Burial: John Lyman Cemetery Roulette, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA Maintained by: Chris Hobson Originally Created by: nmbo Record added: Feb 03, 2012 Find A Grave Memorial# 84438777
  Birth	16 Aug 1905	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [1, 2, 3]
  Gender	Male
  census 1915 NYS	1 Jun 1915	West Seneca, Erie, New York, USA   [3]
  	Age: 10; Son RelationToHead: Son
  	20230504GHLn- Emil Knechtel in the New York, U.S., State Census, 1915 Name Emil Knechtel Birth abt 1863 Austria Age 52 Gender Male Res West Seneca, Erie Relation Head Race White yrs in US 38 Assbly Dist 07 House Road Line 13 Page 33 Household Members Emil Knechtel 52 Head Mary Knechtel 49 Wife Amelia Knechtel 22 Daughter Joseph Knechtel 17 Son Howard Knechtel 14 Son Albert Knechtel 10 Son Robert Knechtel 4 Son New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 07; City: West Seneca; County: Erie; Page: 33
  Land Purchase	Bef 4 Oct 1934	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [4]
  	The Knechtel family purchased a 50- acre farm in Earl Hollow, property now owned by Berger Gustafson.
  	20230504GHLn- Emil & Mary Finke Knechtel Celebrate 50th wedding anniversary at home today, 04 Oct 1934 The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania • Thu, Oct 4, 1934 p1 CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc • 04 May 2023 • Celebrating Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary at Home Today EMIL KNECHTEL, SR. MRS. MARY F. KNECHTEL Fifty years ago today - a half century - Emil Knechtel and Mary Finke were united in marriage in Coudersport. During all these years the couple has resided here with the exception of a time when engaged in market gardening at Buffalo. They have been splendid citizens and reared a fine family, and it is fitting that Mr. and Mrs. Knechtel, their family and friends should gather today and make merry. Mr. Knechtel was born February 2, 1863, in Kammnitz, Bohemia, Aurstria, and came with his parents arriving in Coudersport on Easter Day 57 years ago. The trip was made to Port Allegany by rail and then there were seventeen miles of mud. Friday morning the party left Port Allegany, but it was Sunday noon before they arrived here. Today with improved roads 25 to 30 minutes is ample time for the same trip. The Knechtel family purchased a 50- acre farm in Earl Hollow, property now owned by Berger Gustafson. On October 4. 1884, Mr. Knechtel took as his bride Mary Finke, a school girl sweetheart, born in the same town where her husband first saw the light of day. Mrs. Knechtel was born july 14, 1866. Seven children were born to this union, five of who are still living. They are: Mrs. Robert Mackey, Mrs. Edward Hirom, Emil Knechtel, Jr., Joseph Knechtel and Albert Knechtel, all of Coudersport. There are six grandchildren: Evelyn, Lillian, Howard Knechtel, Mary Hirom, Robert Knechtel and Herbert Mackey. The Enterprise trusts this fine couple may be spared to each other and to their children and grandchildren for many years.
  Residence	Between 1935 and 1960	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [1]
  Occupation	Abt 1960	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
  	Florist: The dog was rescued at the end of the flood control channel near Knechtel's Blossom Shop by Albert Knechtel,
  	The dog was rescued at the end of the flood control channel near Knechtel's Blossom Shop by Albert Knechtel,
  Incident	1 Jan 1960	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [5]
  	Nine-Year-Old Boy Saved From Drowning. The dog was rescued at the end of the flood control channel near Knechtel's Blossom Shop by Albert Knechtel,
  	20210203HAv- Cooper, Ricky Saved from Drowning in River, Coudersport, p.1 CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 06 Jan 1960, Wed • Page 1 BYwetzupdoc · 03 February 2021 OVER 80 YEARS OF SERVICE Nine-Year-Old Boy Saved From Drowning in Dramatic Rescue Quick thinking by a neighborhood housewife and fast action on the part of three Coudersport Dairy workmen probably saved the life last Thursday morning of a nine-year-old Coudersport boy, son of a Pennsylvania State trooper. Richard "Ricky" Cooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren B. Cooper, was pulled from the concrete flood control channel of the Allegheny River about three blocks below the place where he last his balance and slid into the icy waters at the rear of the Joseph P. Heimel home on North East St. about 11:30. Here's the story, as well as it can be pieced together from information received from the boy himself and others involved in tne mishap and dramatic rescue. Playing with David McQuown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold McQuown, North East St., Ricky's attention was drawn to the river beside the Coudersport Dairy when he heard the startled cry of another youth that a dog had tumbled into the channel. With other neighborhood youngsters, he rushed up the dike to the top of the concrete "ditch." Mrs. Heimel, just getting into her car, saw the child as he started sliding down the steep concrete side of the channel after either losing his footing or attempting to rescue the dog, a small mongrel. Ricky began to scream "help" when he went into the icy waters, swollen somewhat by recent rains. Herself the mother of five children and always alert to the danger of the unprotected channel, she ran to the dairy just north of her home to summon help. William Leete, Myrl Knickerbocker and Robert Hemphill, employes of the dairy, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Bradley, responded instantly to the call and raced down along the grassy bank at the top of the channel. It wasn't until they were down to Third St. that they were able to find something with, which to haul the boy out. Jarvis Grover, visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arlton Grover, for the holidays, happened to be out behind the house and witnessed the situation as the trio approached him, followed by a group of youngsters, distraught and terrified mothers and others. He grabbed a nearby garden hose which the Messrs. Knickerbocker and Leete threw to Ricky, being propelled speedily along by the current in a sitting position. Mr. Hemphill descended into the (Continued on page 4) Cooper, Ricky Saved from Drowning in River, Coudersport; Nine-Year Old Boy p.4 Nine-Year Old Boy (Continued from page 1) channel on the hose and completed the rescue operation as he pulled the frightened, shivering and soaking wet boy from the waters. During the entire operation, the boy's mother was downtown shopping while his father was at home with their other son. Mrs. Cooper said she was at . the check-out counter of a local grocery store when a youth rushed into the store and said a boy had fallen into the channel. About the same time, the fire siren sounded and moments later the Coudersport Volunteer Department's emergency truck raced down Main St. toward the end of, the channel. It was with relief that Mrs. Cooper watched the truck go in a southerly rather than a northerly direction, because the thought that the boy might be Ricky immediately entered her mind. His where abouts, of course, was known to her as Ricky and the McQuown youth are close friends, and the meeting between the two had been pre-arranged. As Mrs. Cooper was approaching her Park Ave. home in the family car, she was stopped by her father, Francis P. Golden, coming from the direction of the Cooper residence. Mr. Golden confirmed the fact that the boy had been Ricky but that he had been rescued and was safe and sound. Meanwhile, Ricky had gone to the McQuown home where Mrs. McQuown stripped off his wet clothing, gave him hot milk and placed him in bed under several thicknesses of blankets. Dr. George C. Mosch was called to examine the boy and predicted that as a healthy child he should suffer no serious ill effects. He was given a home where he slept throughout the afternoon and early evening. An Enterprise reporter, who received word of the accident, was at the Fourth St. bridge as the Cooper boy came trudging up along the river bank, all alone and carrying a toy rifle. Asked if he wanted a ride home, Ricky replied, "No, I'm staying with a friend. I'll go there." He also refused to be taken to the McQuown home and squished his way the extra block or so in the company of "admiring" young friends. Said Ricky after it was all over: "This is more attention than I've had since I was a baby!" The dog was rescued at the end of the flood control channel near Knechtel's Blossom Shop by Albert Knechtel, according to reports. CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 06 Jan 1960, Wed • Page 1 BYwetzupdoc · 03 February 2021 Sgt. Howard W. Kisner Has Not Resigned A story came to the Enterprise yesterday that Sgt. Howard W. Kisner. officer in charge of the State Police Barracks at Coudersport, has resigned and was to accept retirement. It was learned that Sgt. Kisner had considered such action but had decided to remain on the force, even with his 26 years of service rounded out at this time. This is good news. FLASH! The resignation of Al Schade, of Millport, superintendent of highways in Potter County, was announced at 2:00 p. m. today. It will become effective Jan. 15. No reason was given for the resignation of Mr. Schade from the post he has held since July, 1956. Clipping location on The Potter Enterprise page 1 wetzupdoc Member Photo CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc · 03 February 2021 CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 06 Jan 1960, Wed • Page 1 BYwetzupdoc · 03 February 2021
  Race	White  [3]
  Name	Albert Knechtel  [2, 3]
  Death	20 Jul 1993	Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA   [1, 2]
  	age 87
  Burial	Aft 20 Jul 1993	Hill Cemetery, Roulette, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [1, 2]
  	20230504GHLn- Albert Knechtel Photo added by Chris Hobson Albert Knechtel BIRTH 1905 DEATH 1993 (aged 87-88) BURIAL Hill Cemetery Roulette, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA PLOT S11EL01 MEMORIAL ID 32206463 · PHOTOS 3 FLOWERS 0 Married (1) Georgette Shipley in 1932.. 1 son listed...Married (2)Clara Barr in 1959.... Family Members Spouse Clara Barr Knechtel 1914-1982 (m. 1959) Flowers
  Person ID	I84497	WETZEL-SPRING

  
  

  Father	Knechtel, Emil Jacob Sr.,   b. 2 Feb 1863, Kamnitz, Altenburger Land, Thuringia, Germany d. 2 Dec 1942, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 79 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Finke, Mary Teresa,   b. 14 Jul 1866, Kamnitz, Altenburger Land, Thuringia, Germany d. 16 Jan 1946, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 79 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	4 Oct 1884	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [4]
  	20230504GHLn- Emil & Mary Finke Knechtel Celebrate 50th wedding anniversary at home today, 04 Oct 1934 The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania • Thu, Oct 4, 1934 p1 CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc • 04 May 2023 • Celebrating Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary at Home Today EMIL KNECHTEL, SR. MRS. MARY F. KNECHTEL Fifty years ago today - a half century - Emil Knechtel and Mary Finke were united in marriage in Coudersport. During all these years the couple has resided here with the exception of a time when engaged in market gardening at Buffalo. They have been splendid citizens and reared a fine family, and it is fitting that Mr. and Mrs. Knechtel, their family and friends should gather today and make merry. Mr. Knechtel was born February 2, 1863, in Kammnitz, Bohemia, Austria, and came with his parents arriving in Coudersport on Easter Day 57 years ago. The trip was made to Port Allegany by rail and then there were seventeen miles of mud. Friday morning the party left Port Allegany, but it was Sunday noon before they arrived here. Today with improved roads 25 to 30 minutes is ample time for the same trip. The Knechtel family purchased a 50- acre farm in Earl Hollow, property now owned by Berger Gustafson. On October 4. 1884, Mr. Knechtel took as his bride Mary Finke, a school girl sweetheart, born in the same town where her husband first saw the light of day. Mrs. Knechtel was born july 14, 1866. Seven children were born to this union, five of who are still living. They are: Mrs. Robert Mackey, Mrs. Edward Hirom, Emil Knechtel, Jr., Joseph Knechtel and Albert Knechtel, all of Coudersport. There are six grandchildren: Evelyn, Lillian, Howard Knechtel, Mary Hirom, Robert Knechtel and Herbert Mackey. The Enterprise trusts this fine couple may be spared to each other and to their children and grandchildren for many years. On October 4. 1884, Mr. Knechtel took as his bride Mary Finke, a school girl sweetheart, born in the same town where her husband first saw the light of day. Mrs. Knechtel was born july 14, 1866.
  Anniversary wedding	4 Oct 1934	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [4]
  	Fifty years ago today - a half century - Emil Knechtel and Mary Finke were united in marriage in Coudersport.
  	20230504GHLn- Emil & Mary Finke Knechtel Celebrate 50th wedding anniversary at home today, 04 Oct 1934 The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania • Thu, Oct 4, 1934 p1 CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc • 04 May 2023 • Celebrating Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary at Home Today EMIL KNECHTEL, SR. MRS. MARY F. KNECHTEL Fifty years ago today - a half century - Emil Knechtel and Mary Finke were united in marriage in Coudersport. During all these years the couple has resided here with the exception of a time when engaged in market gardening at Buffalo. They have been splendid citizens and reared a fine family, and it is fitting that Mr. and Mrs. Knechtel, their family and friends should gather today and make merry. Mr. Knechtel was born February 2, 1863, in Kammnitz, Bohemia, Austria, and came with his parents arriving in Coudersport on Easter Day 57 years ago. The trip was made to Port Allegany by rail and then there were seventeen miles of mud. Friday morning the party left Port Allegany, but it was Sunday noon before they arrived here. Today with improved roads 25 to 30 minutes is ample time for the same trip. The Knechtel family purchased a 50- acre farm in Earl Hollow, property now owned by Berger Gustafson. On October 4. 1884, Mr. Knechtel took as his bride Mary Finke, a school girl sweetheart, born in the same town where her husband first saw the light of day. Mrs. Knechtel was born july 14, 1866. Seven children were born to this union, five of who are still living. They are: Mrs. Robert Mackey, Mrs. Edward Hirom, Emil Knechtel, Jr., Joseph Knechtel and Albert Knechtel, all of Coudersport. There are six grandchildren: Evelyn, Lillian, Howard Knechtel, Mary Hirom, Robert Knechtel and Herbert Mackey. The Enterprise trusts this fine couple may be spared to each other and to their children and grandchildren for many years.
  Issue, jt	7 - Seven children were born to this union, five of whom are still living. They are: Mrs. Robert Mackey, Mrs. Edward Hirom, Emil Knechtel, Jr., Joseph Knechtel and Albert Knechtel, all of Coudersport.  [4]
  	Seven children were born to this union, five of who are still living. They are: Mrs. Robert Mackey, Mrs. Edward Hirom, Emil Knechtel, Jr., Joseph Knechtel and Albert Knechtel, all of Coudersport.
  Family ID	F52847	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Monroe, Chloe P.,   b. 1909, Ulysses Twp, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
  Marriage	3 Apr 1926	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [1]
  Divorce	16 May 1929	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [1]
  Children	1. Knechtel, Baby   d. Yes, date unknown  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F52457	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Barr, Clara Jane,   b. 19 Jun 1914, Burtville, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA d. 18 Jan 1982, Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA (Age 67 years)
  Marriage	3 Jan 1959
  Family ID	F5517	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 3	Shipley, Georgette Katherine
  Marriage	11 Nov 1932
  Children	1. Knechtel, Robert Bruce,   b. 19 Jun 1933, Roulette, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA d. 25 Dec 1983, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 50 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F52459	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Birth - 16 Aug 1905 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA census 1915 NYS - Age: 10; Son RelationToHead: Son - 1 Jun 1915 - West Seneca, Erie, New York, USA Marriage - 3 Apr 1926 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA Divorce - 16 May 1929 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA Land Purchase - The Knechtel family purchased a 50- acre farm in Earl Hollow, property now owned by Berger Gustafson. - Bef 4 Oct 1934 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA Residence - Between 1935 and 1960 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA Occupation - Florist: The dog was rescued at the end of the flood control channel near Knechtel's Blossom Shop by Albert Knechtel, - Abt 1960 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA Incident - Nine-Year-Old Boy Saved From Drowning. The dog was rescued at the end of the flood control channel near Knechtel's Blossom Shop by Albert Knechtel, - 1 Jan 1960 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA Death - 20 Jul 1993 - Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  		Knechtel, Emil & Mary Finke 50th News_19341004PottEntp1 20230504GHLn- Emil & Mary Finke Knechtel Celebrate 50th wedding anniversary at home today, 04 Oct 1934 The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania • Thu, Oct 4, 1934 p1 CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc • 04 May 2023 • Celebrating Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary at Home Today EMIL KNECHTEL, SR. MRS. MARY F. KNECHTEL Fifty years ago today - a half…
  		NYS State Census 1915 02-07_33 - Emil Jacob Knechtel Sr.jpg 20230504GHLn- Emil Knechtel in the New York, U.S., State Census, 1915 Name Emil Knechtel Birth abt 1863 Austria Age 52 Gender Male Res West Seneca, Erie Relation Head Race White yrs in US 38 Assbly Dist 07 House Road Line 13 Page 33 Household Members Emil Knechtel 52 Head Mary Knechtel 49 Wife Amelia Knechtel 22 Daughter Joseph Knechtel 17…

  
  

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  [S1720] Public Member Trees, N/A, Public Member Trees 2021 N/A 20230504GHLn- OURFAM~2_2012-05-20 - mommatas22 / Chloe P. Monroe (21) facts 20210404HAv- /sse.dll?db=1030&h=19687816379&indiv=try. Record for Chloe P. Monroe (21) facts 20210404HAv- Public Member Trees 2021 Record for Chloe P. Monroe (21) facts 20210404HAv- OURFAM~2_2012-05-20 - mommatas22 Chloe P. Monroe 1909- BIRTH 1909 • Ulyssses, Pa. DEATH Unknown /sse.dll?db=1030&h=19687816379&indiv=try Georgette Katherine Shipley 1910-1955 BIRTH 21 MAR 1910 • Tyrone, Pa. DEATH 23 MAY 1955 • Coudersport, Pa Clara Jane Barr 1914-1982 BIRTH 19 JUN 1914 • Burtville, Pa. DEATH 18 JAN 1982 • Buffalo, New York [S1115] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;). Record for Albert Knechtel (8) facts 20230504GHLn- 20230504GHLn- Albert Knechtel Photo added by Chris Hobson Albert Knechtel BIRTH 1905 DEATH 1993 (aged 87-88) BURIAL Hill Cemetery Roulette, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA PLOT S11EL01 MEMORIAL ID 32206463 · PHOTOS 3 FLOWERS 0 Married (1) Georgette Shipley in 1932.. 1 son listed...Married (2)Clara Barr in 1959.... Family Members Spouse Clara Barr Knechtel 1914-1982 (m. 1959) Flowers [S694] census 1915 USA NYState, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 07; City: West Seneca; County: Erie; Page: 33. Record for Emil Knechtel (35) facts 20230504GHLn- 20230504GHLn- Emil Knechtel in the New York, U.S., State Census, 1915 Name Emil Knechtel Birth abt 1863 Austria Age 52 Gender Male Res West Seneca, Erie Relation Head Race White yrs in US 38 Assbly Dist 07 House Road Line 13 Page 33 Household Members Emil Knechtel 52 Head Mary Knechtel 49 Wife Amelia Knechtel 22 Daughter Joseph Knechtel 17 Son Howard Knechtel 14 Son Albert Knechtel 10 Son Robert Knechtel 4 Son New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 07; City: West Seneca; County: Erie; Page: 33 NYS State Census 1915 02-07_33 - Emil Jacob Knechtel Sr.jpg 20230504GHLn- Emil Knechtel in the New York, U.S., State Census, 1915 Name Emil Knechtel Birth abt 1863 Austria Age 52 Gender Male Res West Seneca, Erie Relation Head Race White yrs in US 38 Assbly Dist 07 House Road Line 13 Page 33 Household Members Emil Knechtel 52 Head Mary Knechtel 49 Wife Amelia Knechtel 22 Daughter Joseph Knechtel 17… [S1993] Newspapers.com: Potter Journal Leader Enterprise-, Thu, Oct 4, 1934 p1 • Emil & Mary Finke Knechtel Celebrate 50th wedding anniversary at home today, 04 Oct 1934 20230504GHLn-. Emil Knechtel, Sr (1) fact 20230504GHLn- 20230504GHLn- Emil & Mary Finke Knechtel Celebrate 50th wedding anniversary at home today, 04 Oct 1934 The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania • Thu, Oct 4, 1934 p1 CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc • 04 May 2023 • Celebrating Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary at Home Today EMIL KNECHTEL, SR. MRS. MARY F. KNECHTEL Fifty years ago today - a half century - Emil Knechtel and Mary Finke were united in marriage in Coudersport. During all these years the couple has resided here with the exception of a time when engaged in market gardening at Buffalo. They have been splendid citizens and reared a fine family, and it is fitting that Mr. and Mrs. Knechtel, their family and friends should gather today and make merry. Mr. Knechtel was born February 2, 1863, in Kammnitz, Bohemia, Aurstria, and came with his parents arriving in Coudersport on Easter Day 57 years ago. The trip was made to Port Allegany by rail and then there were seventeen miles of mud. Friday morning the party left Port Allegany, but it was Sunday noon before they arrived here. Today with improved roads 25 to 30 minutes is ample time for the same trip. The Knechtel family purchased a 50- acre farm in Earl Hollow, property now owned by Berger Gustafson. On October 4. 1884, Mr. Knechtel took as his bride Mary Finke, a school girl sweetheart, born in the same town where her husband first saw the light of day. Mrs. Knechtel was born july 14, 1866. Seven children were born to this union, five of who are still living. They are: Mrs. Robert Mackey, Mrs. Edward Hirom, Emil Knechtel, Jr., Joseph Knechtel and Albert Knechtel, all of Coudersport. There are six grandchildren: Evelyn, Lillian, Howard Knechtel, Mary Hirom, Robert Knechtel and Herbert Mackey. The Enterprise trusts this fine couple may be spared to each other and to their children and grandchildren for many years. Knechtel, Emil & Mary Finke 50th News_19341004PottEntp1 20230504GHLn- Emil & Mary Finke Knechtel Celebrate 50th wedding anniversary at home today, 04 Oct 1934 The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania • Thu, Oct 4, 1934 p1 CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc • 04 May 2023 • Celebrating Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary at Home Today EMIL KNECHTEL, SR. MRS. MARY F. KNECHTEL Fifty years ago today - a half… [S1993] Newspapers.com: Potter Journal Leader Enterprise-, Ricky Cooper, Nine-Year-Old Boy Saved From Drowning in Dramatic Rescue in River 06 Jan 1960, Wed • Pp 1 & 4, Coudersport,. Ricky Cooper (1) fact 20210203HAv- 20210203HAv- Cooper, Ricky Saved from Drowning in River, Coudersport, p.1 CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 06 Jan 1960, Wed • Page 1 BYwetzupdoc · 03 February 2021 OVER 80 YEARS OF SERVICE Nine-Year-Old Boy Saved From Drowning in Dramatic Rescue Quick thinking by a neighborhood housewife and fast action on the part of three Coudersport Dairy workmen probably saved the life last Thursday morning of a nine-year-old Coudersport boy, son of a Pennsylvania State trooper. Richard "Ricky" Cooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren B. Cooper, was pulled from the concrete flood control channel of the Allegheny River about three blocks below the place where he last his balance and slid into the icy waters at the rear of the Joseph P. Heimel home on North East St. about 11:30. Here's the story, as well as it can be pieced together from information received from the boy himself and others involved in tne mishap and dramatic rescue. Playing with David McQuown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold McQuown, North East St., Ricky's attention was drawn to the river beside the Coudersport Dairy when he heard the startled cry of another youth that a dog had tumbled into the channel. With other neighborhood youngsters, he rushed up the dike to the top of the concrete "ditch." Mrs. Heimel, just getting into her car, saw the child as he started sliding down the steep concrete side of the channel after either losing his footing or attempting to rescue the dog, a small mongrel. Ricky began to scream "help" when he went into the icy waters, swollen somewhat by recent rains. Herself the mother of five children and always alert to the danger of the unprotected channel, she ran to the dairy just north of her home to summon help. William Leete, Myrl Knickerbocker and Robert Hemphill, employes of the dairy, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Bradley, responded instantly to the call and raced down along the grassy bank at the top of the channel. It wasn't until they were down to Third St. that they were able to find something with, which to haul the boy out. Jarvis Grover, visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arlton Grover, for the holidays, happened to be out behind the house and witnessed the situation as the trio approached him, followed by a group of youngsters, distraught and terrified mothers and others. He grabbed a nearby garden hose which the Messrs. Knickerbocker and Leete threw to Ricky, being propelled speedily along by the current in a sitting position. Mr. Hemphill descended into the (Continued on page 4) Cooper, Ricky Saved from Drowning in River, Coudersport; Nine-Year Old Boy p.4 Nine-Year Old Boy (Continued from page 1) channel on the hose and completed the rescue operation as he pulled the frightened, shivering and soaking wet boy from the waters. During the entire operation, the boy's mother was downtown shopping while his father was at home with their other son. Mrs. Cooper said she was at . the check-out counter of a local grocery store when a youth rushed into the store and said a boy had fallen into the channel. About the same time, the fire siren sounded and moments later the Coudersport Volunteer Department's emergency truck raced down Main St. toward the end of, the channel. It was with relief that Mrs. Cooper watched the truck go in a southerly rather than a northerly direction, because the thought that the boy might be Ricky immediately entered her mind. His where abouts, of course, was known to her as Ricky and the McQuown youth are close friends, and the meeting between the two had been pre-arranged. As Mrs. Cooper was approaching her Park Ave. home in the family car, she was stopped by her father, Francis P. Golden, coming from the direction of the Cooper residence. Mr. Golden confirmed the fact that the boy had been Ricky but that he had been rescued and was safe and sound. Meanwhile, Ricky had gone to the McQuown home where Mrs. McQuown stripped off his wet clothing, gave him hot milk and placed him in bed under several thicknesses of blankets. Dr. George C. Mosch was called to examine the boy and predicted that as a healthy child he should suffer no serious ill effects. He was given a home where he slept throughout the afternoon and early evening. An Enterprise reporter, who received word of the accident, was at the Fourth St. bridge as the Cooper boy came trudging up along the river bank, all alone and carrying a toy rifle. Asked if he wanted a ride home, Ricky replied, "No, I'm staying with a friend. I'll go there." He also refused to be taken to the McQuown home and squished his way the extra block or so in the company of "admiring" young friends. Said Ricky after it was all over: "This is more attention than I've had since I was a baby!" The dog was rescued at the end of the flood control channel near Knechtel's Blossom Shop by Albert Knechtel, according to reports. CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 06 Jan 1960, Wed • Page 1 BYwetzupdoc · 03 February 2021 Sgt. Howard W. Kisner Has Not Resigned A story came to the Enterprise yesterday that Sgt. Howard W. Kisner. officer in charge of the State Police Barracks at Coudersport, has resigned and was to accept retirement. It was learned that Sgt. Kisner had considered such action but had decided to remain on the force, even with his 26 years of service rounded out at this time. This is good news. FLASH! The resignation of Al Schade, of Millport, superintendent of highways in Potter County, was announced at 2:00 p. m. today. It will become effective Jan. 15. No reason was given for the resignation of Mr. Schade from the post he has held since July, 1956. Clipping location on The Potter Enterprise page 1 wetzupdoc Member Photo CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc · 03 February 2021 CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 06 Jan 1960, Wed • Page 1 BYwetzupdoc · 03 February 2021 At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.

  
  

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