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The News-Herald from Franklin, Pennsylvania • Page 8

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do OIL CITY DEPARTMENT you think? By FRANK ELLIS DO YOU THINK THE PITTSBURGH PIRATES WILL WIN THE WORLD SERIES? Jim Aikens, 395 E. Bissell, Continental Baking: "I don't see how they can lose. It just depends on if they play the Giants or the Dodgers. They only thing I can figure out is that the law of averages has caught up with the Giants. I think Pittsburgh can beat the Dodgers if they play them in the playoffs.

The World Series should go seven games." Ron Blair, 23 Grove sophomore at OCHS: "I think they'll win the World Series. They have a pretty good chance. I always did "tag along" with the Pirates and I've seen some pretty good action from them. I think they are fast in their plays and they juggle their lineup well. I think they'll win in five games." William Wade, Myrtle Circle, Franklin, Seneca Save-on: "They stand just as good a chance as they ever had.

They've got some good players and I think they're doing their best to stay in there. They've won it before and they can do it again." Jack Phillips, Seneca RD 1, retired: "Their won and lost column is a lot better than San Francisco and the only thing that causes any doubt at all is their pitching but they always come through when the cards are down. I think they'll win the series in probably seven NEWS EDITOR Mary Jane Leicht Talks resume, no accord reached OIL CITY Contract negotiations between striking teachers and the school board resumed Thursday night, ending nearly a week without negotiations. No announced accord was reached during the session. However, a negotiation session has been scheduled for 1 p.m.

Saturday. Thursday's session began at 7 p.m. between a negotiating committee for the Oil City Area Education Assn. and a complement from the school board. A board spokesman said the meeting ended at 1 a.m.

today. The spokesman said that "The climate seems to be good between the negotiating parties. We've gone a long way toward understanding each other's position." Marathon talks urged by ministers OIL CITY A resolution calling for "around-the-clock. non-stop negotiations" in an effort to end the school strike was passed unanimously this Meeting set for Siverly teen center A meeting to discuss plans for a Siverly teen center will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the conference room of the Oilwell Division office.

Nearly 300 signatures were obtained Thursday by young people circulating petitions in the 10th Ward area for the center. The teen center, if established, would not be sponsored by Oilwell, but the firm is cooperating in the plans to establish one. The center would be supervised and chaperoned by adults. JULIUS PLEGER Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Louis H.

Osenider Funeral Home for Julius (Bucky) Pleger, 88, who died Sunday evening in the Garmong Convalescent Home. Mr. Pleger, a retired employe of the Worthington had worked as a foundry moulder. Rev. Raymond Wyppich, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, officiated.

Interment was in Grove Hill Cemetery. Attending from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pleger and Mary Louise Pleger of Youngstown, Ohio. MISS MARCELLA LAMBERT Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated at 10 a.m.

Thursday at St. Joseph Church for Marcella F. Lambert who died Monday. A registered nurse, Miss Lambert resided at 254 Linden Ave. Rev.

Daniel Martin was celebrant. Interment was in St. Michaels Cemetery in Fryburg with Monsignor Francis Theobald, pastor of St. Michaels Parish in Fryburg, officiating at committal services. Pallbearers were Donald Joslin, William Slusser, Donald Morrison, Jack Frawley, Peter Knight and Robert Lambert.

Rev. Henry Kreigle of St. Josephs Church led a recitation of the Rosary Wednesday in the Joseph Reinsel Funeral Home. Attending from out of town were Mr. and Mrs.

Donald Morrison of Erie, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Frank McNellie, all of Geneva, Ohio.

Obituary Frank F. Kluck A high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9:15 a. m. Saturday in St. Stephen Church for Frank F.

Kluck who died Wednesday evening at Oil City Hospital. Mr. Kluck was a former refinery worker here and later a construction worker in Chicago. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p. m.

and 7 to 9 p. m. today at the Charles A. Morrison Funeral Home. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens.

He expressed optimism for Saturday's negotiating session. Thursday's meeting was held without the presence of the state-appointed mediator, Jack Wood. The spokesman indicated that he would not attend Saturday's session. This week marks the fourth week that teachers have been on strike following an impasse with the board on a current school year contract. Seniors and students attending the Venango County Area Vo-Tech School are attending classes supervised by department heads and administrators.

Hit-and-run accident investigated OIL CITY City police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occured Thursday evening to property of Arthur Rice, 411 W. Seventh St. Police said that a car struck a utility pole and then passed through the front yard of the Rice residence. An estimated $100 damage was reported to the yard. Parts of the car were found lying in the yard, added police.

In other on 12 cars parked at the North police activities, tires were deflated while various locations on Side Thursday night. Police said that the malicious mischief was ostensibly conducted by juveniles. Juveniles caught i in these malicious acts will be cited for Juvenile Court, said police. Edward J. McClelland, 17, 54 Grove is reported missing by the County Juvenile Officer.

Anyone knowing his whereabouts is requested to contact city police. Star award Scout leader Tony Nairn, left, new manager of the South Side Riverside Market, is welcomed by Ralph Ostrofski who was transferred: from the local store to Brookfield, Ohio. Ostrofski, who was manager here since New manager August, 1967, will manage a new store in Brookfield. The Ohio store is Riverside's first store out of state. He, his wife and two children moved to the Ohio city today.

Nairn comes to Oil City from Matt Kendzior, Oil City, Steel: "I wouldn't gamble on it. One thing I know is that their bull pen and regular pitchers aren't strong enough. I think their hitting isn't as good as it was earlier in the year. You can only depend on two or three people to hit the ball. I don't think they'll even win the National League flag." Orrie Rodgers, Oil City RD 2, Superior Refuse: "I think they've got a good chance.

They've looked real good all year long and they've always had good players all through the years. They also have good coaching. I'd say they'll go five games. It won't take them long." Pam Luppino, 10 Oakwood Drive, junior at OCHS: "I think they'll probably win it if they try harder. I watched the game with St.

Louis Tuesday night and they fooled around too much. If they really put themselves into it they'll really go far. They'll probably have tough competition with either 1 the Giants or the Dodgers. I think the series will go six games." week by the Oil City Ministerial Association. The resolution urgently requested the Oil City Area Education Association and the Oil City Area School Board to enter immediately into bargaining sessions.

The measure read in part that bargaining begin "without any delay or recess whatsoever, until such negotiations shall result in the opening of the public schools in the Oil City Area." Cutback at mine JOHANNESBURG (UPI) The Rustenburg Platinum Mine, once the world's largest, announced Thursday it was firing 8,800 miners because of a slump in platinum prices. It was the second major cutback at Rustenburg, which laid off 11,000 men in January. The latest cut means the labor force which once numbered 35,000 is now 15,000. MRS. MASON REYNOLDS Prayer services were conducted at 1 p.m.

Thursday at the Joseph Reinsel Funeral Home for Mrs. Madeline DeLucia Reynolds who died Monday. Mrs. Reynolds, wife of Mason Reynolds, resided at Oak Road and was an employe of the Oil City Hospital. Rev.

Richard Butryn, pastor of Our Lady Help of Christian Church, officiated. Interment was in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Albin Jones, James Jones, Richard Armburger, Michael Armburger, Donald Graham and Ted Green. MISS IRENE LUNDQUIST Funeral services were held at 1:30 p. m.

Thursday in the Charles A. Morrison Funeral Home for Miss Irene Lundquist, a retired employe of the General Telephone Co. who died in the Grandview Convalescent Home. Rev. Herman F.

Roney, pastor of the Trinity United Methodist Church, officiated. Interment was in the Grove Hill Cemetery. Attending from a distance were Mrs. Ellwyn Heier and Miss Estella Bartlett of Cattaragus, N. Pearl Bartlett of Salamanca, N.Y.; and Mr.

and Mrs. Clifford Kayner and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kayner, all of Jamestown, N. Y.

AA to mark 27th year The Oil City Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will observe its 27th anniversary at a meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday i in the First United Presbyterian Church on East Bissell Avenue. Principal speaker will be a priest, who is a member of AA. The local group was formed in September 1944 by two Oil City men, now deceased. Oil City is the parent group for similar organizations in Franklin, Titusville, Warren and Clarion.

Following the meeting, dinner will be served by the women members. The program and dinner are open to the public. Meadville where he served as assistant manager. He and his wife are residing at 109 Hone Ave. College OIL CITY HOSPITAL Admitted Mrs.

George H. Maxwell and interviews planned The Guidance Department of Oil City Area Schools announced that representatives of the following schools of higher education will be at Senior High School next week: Thursday Seton Hill and St. Vincent Colleges, in the conference room at 8:45 a.m. Friday Dean Institute of Technology, the conference room at 8:40 a.m. Also, Bradford School, in the cafeteria at 8:35 a.m.

Interested students and parents are urged to attend these sessions. Parents are asked to call the high school in advance when planning to attend. Pedestrian killed GREENSBURG, Pa. (UPI)Albert Karl, 63, of Mt. Oliver, Allegheny County, was killed early today when he was struck by a car while walking along Rte.

30 near here. Police said the car was driven by Anthony Perry, 58, of Trafford. Tammy Toth, 21 Martin. Christopher Gamon, Oil City RD 1. Mrs.

Thomas Moffett, 6 Cherry. Mrs. Bradon Jolley, Franklin. Joe Pulec, 264 Elm. Mrs.

James Kagle, 110 Wabash. Mrs. Donald Myers, 723 Grandview. Mrs. David Stanish, Oil City RD 1.

Harold Patterson, Parker RD Sheila Stoke, Titusville. Mrs. Charles Holowell, Cochranton RD 1. Steven Mattern, St. Petersburg.

Mrs. Dennis Brady, Endeavor. Sandra Laurer, Lucinda. Michael Hudak, Rimersburg. Mrs.

Richard Moffitt, Franklin RD 2. Mrs. Charles Wingard, Shippenville RD 1. Discharged Eugene P. Price, 615 Bissell.

Mrs. Charles Wingard, Shippenville. Mrs. Herman R. Smith, Oil City RD 2.

daughter, Franklin. Mrs. Donald S. McFetridge and daughter, Pleasantville. Mrs.

Albert J. Carner, 12 Martin. Mrs. Charles A. Martin, 219 E.

7th. Walter J. Kaiser, Oil City RD 2. William L. Quinn, 110 Innis.

James Matlock Titusville. Frank Adelsberger, Oil City RD 1. James P. Hockman, Venus. Mrs.

Gregory Harmon, Tionesta. Mrs. Ralph Harrison, Centerville RD 1. Mrs. Byrl Booher, Sandy Lake RD 3.

Mrs. Harry Umstead, Van RD 1. Leonard Harper, Rouseville. Mrs. Pauline Snyder, 1293 Grandview.

Mrs. Lois Horne, Solon, Ohio. Mrs. Sarah Williamson, Franklin. Birth A son at 11:20 p.m.

Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis E. Brady, Endeavor. Members of Boy Scout Troop 16 were presenting a Star Award to Jack presented numerous awards Thurs- Sowers.

Pictured from left to right day night at a meeting in Good Hope are Dave Rogers, John McGinnis, Lutheran Church. Staff Sgt. James Sgt. DeRubis, Sowers and Bill DeRubis, new Army recruiter in Oil Sowers. City, and troop leader, is shown Bob Kerr, former troop leader for members included lifesaving.

PicBoy Scout Troop 16 is shown pinning a tured left to right are Robert Kramer, Star Award on Richard McGinnis. Mark Taylor, Mr. Kerr, McGinnis Other awards presented to troop and Douglas Suhr. 13. 4.

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