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The Oil City Derrick from Oil City, Pennsylvania • Page 7

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Slate, Erie Diocese Knights Attend Meet In Franklin FRANKLIN, Sept. 21. State and Erie diocese otficcrs of the Knighls of Columbus and the grand knights anil financial secretaries of Knights of Columbus councils held a conference this tlternoon on Ihe organization's live-point program to promote education, patriotism, Catholic action, development of civic spiril and civie and stale betterments TUEATRK Fraaklii, Pa. IAST 1 DAYS! PLUS--Jungle Thrills jnd were quests of the Franklin K. C.

council at an elaborate chicken dinner Ihis i I dinner, the Knighls heard an interesting and informative address by George M. Hickey of DuBois, U.S. Army chaplain, vlio returned home Saturday on furlough from Korea. Falher llickey in his address urged Americans to i letters and cards lo Ihe American soldiers serving in Korea and lo send them newspapers. Although Ihe i i morale of the soldier in Korea is good, he said, Ihe men from i country wrving in THEATRE Franklin, Pa.

TODAY TUES. ONE TO ZERO I 8 1 Teacher Ends Camp Period FRANKLIN, 21-A Frank, 'Sh school Capl. Alex attention and opposition 1 Dutkin, S. Marine Corps iucuscd upon Communism is prac- strvc, of Franklin Heighls, has UN Jorces have the fcoling Ihey live bctn more or less forgotten by the (oiks at home and thit man)' Americans do not realize the U. S.

forces are engaged in a deadly war. father llickey pointed out a great majority ot Americans have iced by Soviet Russia and regard he Russian form of Communism ss the chiel threat to democracy and the peace of the world, but other countries, including part of Asia, are exploiting Communism anil the growth of Communism in Asia is as dangerous to the free world as its counter-part in Europe. The meeting was called to order by District Depuly J. W. llynes o( the 33rd Pennsylvania District who introduced State Depuly II.

Pa Bearer of DuBois, Dinner was prepared and served by members of the Franklin coun cil, No. 1020, Knights of Columbus with Grand Knight Walter JIcDon aid in charge. Guests were: Re- sumed command of Marine Fighter Squadron 231, known as the "Ace of Spades Squadron," 'based at the r.aval air staticn, Akron, 0. Capl. Dutkin has completed a 15 Franklin SOCIETY NOTES Lois J.

Place-Phone 181 franklin Ofike, Room 9, Firtl IWfl. THE OIL Clir (PA.) DERRICK, Monday, Sept. 22, 1952 -7 Cutcluitl-Gntvs Wed Saturday Wedding Held day a a active duty training The marriage Miss Vid.i Alia Culcliall, a ot Mr. and Mrs. sumc his duties as a teacher and athletic coach at Franklin high school next week.

Capt. Dutkin spent his training period flying various types of aircraft, with special emphasis on aerial combat tidies in the f.isl K8F Bcarcal. The "Ace of Spades Squadron" is composed of who will attend regular instruction periods, one weekend a month, learning the latest techniques ot aircraft maintenance. Capl. Dutkin served in World and George M.

Gales of Franklin Slar Roule, look place II. Pat a a IT as a fighter pilot in the stale deputy, of DuBois; Rev. Paul and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross twice and four air medals for action in the battles of Peleliu and Okinawa. C'ulclull of C'ooiicrstown, Don Martin Gales, son ol Thursday evening in Bradley-' town Melhodist chiircli. Rev.

James church pastor, officiated al lhc double-ring ceremony. The wedding music was presi'nletl by Mrs. Gerald Fisher of Franklin. Escorted by her a i Ihe bride; wore a ballcrina-lcnfiih of! ice blue nylon marciuiscllc a i Her veil was attached lo a cap ol i nylon lace and snc' carried a white Bible, lopped Cooder of Brockway, state chaplain; Paul Behind of Philadelphia, chairman of the general program; Kd Kelly of Pittsburgh, past stale deputy a chairman of Catholic Action; J. Monahan of Du- feais, chairman of fraternal activity; Rdward McLaughlin of Philadelphia, membership chairman; W.

M. Itcisc of Pittsburgh, past stale U. Grove Minstrel Set in Novemler SKY I Jt. I -v IN A BOX OFFICE OPENS AT 1:15 P. M- SHOW STARTS AT 7:35 TONITE I 7 ACTION KITS! W.

Garrison of Fills- I burgh, Columbian Squires chairman, and Marty Cole of Ilazlelon, mblicity a i a The Franklin K. of C. orchestra entertained the guests with music during the dinner. (Shown at 1:05 11:42) (Shown al 9:26 Only) Franklin Briefs A fracture of the ankle was suffered by Jirs. Boyd Lepley ol Lincoln Street, Oak Hill, Franklin, in a fall in the front yard of her home Saturday.

She is a patient in Ihe Franklin hospital. ing, in Ihc Rocky Grove hose house Friday nighi decided to hold its annual show in November instead of in spring as has been the custom in recent years. A. Ray Iloovler, president, con the business session, which iopcncd with the singing of "Amer- 'k-a" and prayer by W. A.

Smith. The auditors' report was real! 'by Robert Hoovler. Announcement vas made concerning Rocky Day the Bed 'Cross blood nobile unit will visit the com- r.iunily October 24. The headquarters will be at ttc Rocky Grove Graham-McMillen Kiigngement Told The engagement of Miss Graham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

F. A. Graham H. f. 1, Franklin anil Orville R.

McMillen, son of Mi'. anil Mrs. Orville C. McMillen 01" Kenncrdell, It. D.

2, is made 'by Ihe parents of the bride-elect, obcr Franklin GI Ends Course FRANKLIN, Sept. 21-A Frtnk- lin soldier, Corp. Emery J. Colwell, Ihe son of E. J.

Colwell, has completed ao Infantry leader course in light and heavy weapoes at Fort Benning, Ga. Oclober 18 has been ctiosen by couple the dale for their el twl a of World War II, cen iCraiilicrry Class Has Thursday Klevcn rncmbers. attended a mecling of Ihe Friendship class of the Cranberry Methodist church Thursday evening in the home of Miss Hull) Sayres. Co-hostess at Ihc gathering was Miss Dorothy Hughes. more than eight years- et service in Ihc A He was employed I H.

T. prior to being called into the ervicc on May 5, IW3, al Ihe Erie nduclion ccnlcr. His basic training was taken al amp Shelby, with the ifantry Division. The veteran sol- ier spent two years overseas witi he Firsl Infantry Division, partiei I leur d'amour knolled in i satin streamers. Miss l.cla Culcha.ll.

sislcr of the bride, was maid of honnr. She was atlircd in a slalc gray a i dress with white accessories and her, a i John Tsagc of i roses. Cathedral, was (he scene of The best man was David i. and ushering were Kobei of Franklin and William L'hapmanvillc. Following the i reception was held in the home the bride's parents.

The- newlywcds left for a southern wedding trip alter which Ihey will reside at Franklin Star Route. Devotionals were in charge of Mrs. Bonnie l.ingler. frames were enjoyed and re- were served by Ihc Plans were made for a masquer adc party to be held in Ihc near Uulurc. on a a was scene avid hc a i a JosephiM rt i a and R1 ttaas of Qrd icon.

September 20. Rev. Lulher tncl Conference of (he Pennsyl Miller officiated. snia Women's clubs Wednesday Mrs. Gates is a graduate of Cochranton high school, class of 1952.

The bridegroom graduated from Rocky Grove high school in 1950 and is employed by the i.anli and Dodd Service Station. "PRAIRIE CHICKENS" JIMMY ROGERS NOAH BEESY, JR. TONIGHT and TUESDAY Pkturei will ihown on our ttrttn of all children entered in our "Child of the Year" contest it 9:30 o'clock TONIGHT and 8:15 P.M. on TUESDAY. Heavy damage lo two vehicles was caused at 4:30 a.

m. Saturday when a station wagon automobile operated by Earl N. of Sugarcicek, collided wilh a parked car on Grant Street, according to the Franklin police. told city police he was traveling east on Grant Street and an approaching car forced him lo pull over and nil the parked machine. The (ruck was owned by Lee Harbaugh.

243 Grant Street, and legally parked in front of his residence. No person was reported injured in the accident. Sales of candy by the students of Hocky Grove high school, the second reports of the annual campaign show, lotaled 1,683 boxes. Room 109 is still leading the other rooms with a sale of 230 boxes. High salesmen to date are Alan Wetjen I with'60 boxes to his credit and Carol Conklin and Barrel! Hef- who have each sold 34 The following palienls have been Avenue Presbyterian church.

Resi dents, particularly housewives, are urged to register cou 1 to donate blood. Registration cards can be filled out at the community grocery stories, Glenn Miles insurance office and Waller's barber shop. It was announced that Burton George will serve as chairman of the committee to plan the community's second Aftjr-Prom Part) next spring. The meeting closed with Ihc singing of tht "Star Miss Peggy Rills Engaged to Wed Spangled Banner." The next meeting of the club held Friday, October 17. Retrcshments were served at the conclusion ol Ihe meeting by Mrs lack Jones, chairman, Mrs.

Ger rude Coulter, Mrs. Glen Miles and Mrs. B. Glenn Carter. rtll LL BiTWIEN A I AND ON KOUTt 00 BETHUHfM PHONi A i TONITE 1 BIG HITSI JAMES STEWART GunawniuMS Randolph SCOTT I A I I All drivers ef will be ADMITTED KRF.K OF CHARGE Ut Midway Diivt-In Weducsiliy, Sep- tember 24.

Admiuions will be paid by J. B. Steincr, Sludcbaker Dealer of Clarion. Personals A i the Northwestern Dis A reception was held in the lomc of Mr. and Mrs.

Randolph E. Paul, Georgetown. Mr. and Mrs. Frame will reside in Charloltesville, a where the iridcgroom is completing his Sen- 'or year in law school.

Dr. and Mrs. Arthur C. German ot Lyons, Michigan, are parent! of Ihe bride. She is a graduate of University of Michigan and attended George Washington llaw School.

Frame, Ihc son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Frarae of Frank lin, is a graduate ol The Hill Announcement is made ol tbeiSehool and Yale University. For some lime he has been on' the the Kane Melhodist church from were Mrs.

Lyn E. Sturde i'ant, slate vice chairman ilcralurc; Mrs. Richard Hancox president of, the Junior Worn an's club of Franklin and Mrs Jack Scifrcil. ngagtmenl of Miss Peggy Ritls, Elaine Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs.

B. F. Miller of Franklin R. D. 2, by the parenls of the bride elect, and Mrs.

W. M. Hitts, also ol Franklin n. D. 2.

Miss Ritts graduated from Cran- high school in 1948 and is employed in the office of Dr. M. M. Spencer. The prospective bridegroom is a graduate of Oil City high school, 'lass of 1645, and is employed by Vcnango Tnc.

He spent 18 months in the U. S. Army during Wtr If. The engagement will terminate in a wedding November 1. ROAST A corn roast will bt held by the Rose Circle class the Firs Evangelical i Brethre church Tuesday evening in th collage of Mrs.

P. L. Helferman near Nilcs. Try a Classified Ad for Results. aling in Ihe initial assault of Normandy on D-Day and in subsequent 'allies in Belgium and Germany.

Corp. Colwell was Iwice wounded action at Aachen, Germany. He cceived Ihe Bronze Stir with Oak Cluster and device; Purple Icart with one 0. L. E.

T. 0. ibbon, four slars and one arrow lead, good conduct with flajp, and 'ictory ribbon. He joined IKe 6Znd Airborne Division in and completed airborne school in September, 1948. His recent infanlry training school course was completed on September 10.

His address upon completion he infantry course was: Hq. Co. 1st 323 A. I. Cnd Division.

MEETING SCHEDULED A meeting ot Circle 3, W.S.CiS. of First Hctnodiit church ii planned for 7:30 p. Taadtj in the home of Mrs. John Henderson, Liberty Street. TROOP 3 WILL MEET The Girl Seouti of Troop'3 will meet at o'clock this evening in the First Evangelical United Brethren church.

Two Persons Scalded When Radiator Burst G. C. Irvine, 61, and Goldie Me Kinley, 39; of Clintonville wer scalded about Ihe feet radiator of a' car in riding burst as one result ot a traffic accident last Thursday on Koute 268 near Karns City, ischarged from the Franklin hos 1 The unusual mishap occurred Officers Are Elected By Melhodist Glass Eleelion of officers featured Ihe regular meeting of the Progres live 1 class of Ihe First Melhodist Those when the church Thursday evening, which they appointed include: ital: Philip W. Engles, 1310 Lib- rly Street; Mrs. Roy Lepley, Em enton; Charles Hall, 209 South Street; Mrs.

Clara Runninger, 12 Twelflh Street; William G. leers, 19 North Front Street, and Mrs. James Comerford, Bradford. A former Franklin resident, iohn Ilulz, 94, North Myers Avenue, Sharon, recently enjoyed a reunion wilh his sister and brother--the lirsl in 45 years. Mr.

Hutz his sister, Mrs. Mary Pheif- and his brother, Anthony Hull, who with their families came to he United Slates from Austria earlier this year. They live at Elgin and Gary', 111- The IcmperDlurc Sunday ranged from 49 lo 66 degrees. The minimum temperature Saturday was 44 degrees and the maximum lem- peraturc was 67 degrees. Rainfall' during the 24-hour period ending at 7 a.

m. Saturday amounted lo .01 of an inch. Light fog covered Ihe Franklin district early Salur- day morning. The river stage at Franklin was 3.30 feet and rising al 7 a. m.

Saturday. when a truck driven by Paul E. Brenneman, 41, ol Callensburg stalled on a steep hill and drilled backward into a car driven Dallas McKinley, ol Clintonville. The impact caused the' radiator to burst in the McKinley car and hot water sprayed on the feet of two passengers in the vehicle. Damage lo (he McKinley car estimated at $15Q.

A Harrisivlle resident was in jured in a colision Thursday afternoon IB miles north of Butler on Route 9. Stale police of Ihe But Ier barracks said a car driven by Frances Gilgrist, of Harrisville, traveling to pass another car driven by Edwin Lampman, 67, of Pittsburgh. The two machines lideswiped and Gilgrist's car careened into the guard rails. Damage to the two ehicleji was estimated at $1,400. "hc injured driver was treated for ilnur lacerations and bruises by a lutler physician.

staff of tht Republican Nationai Committee. The bride wore a gown of ivory silk brocade fashioned with high rounded neckline, fitted bodice and circular train which extended from Ihc hipline. A soil headdress of Princess lace framed her face and secured her illusion veil. She carried an ivory prayer look crested wilh a while orchid nd ribbon streamers into which ilics-of-lhc-valley were knotted. The matron ol honor, Mrs.

Charles R. Richey ot Washington, and bridesmatron, Mrs. James Flinn of Toledo, 0., wore conl clvelcen ballerina length gowns wilh boleros. They carried of Fugi chrysanthemums Misses Nancy Frame and Mar Frame of Pittburgh, nieces bridegroom, wore ature blue gowns with wide portrait collars Their headbands were styled IHEADQUAIITEIS FOft'GOOD MOVIES sr.t- RP LATONIA tow Now Most Exciting Action Picture Ever Made! Mrs. Auctl of East Atlantic Avenue reported lo the Franklin police yesterday her daughter had lost a newly purchased pair A shoes in the Franklin business dis -Uriel Saturday night.

GET YOUR FALL CASH HERE WHETHER A DEMOCRAT Ot A XEFUt- UC.AN WINS, IF YOU NEED CASH, COMI IN PHONE THE UNION lOAN-RttTl WE GIVE YOU QUICK. I LOAN SIIVKE CW, 110 ao 130 I. r.M. THE OiD KUABLE COMPANY UNION LOAN CO. 38 YRS.

IN THE SAME LOCATION Z18 I.O.O.F. BVDC. Phone 5.3431 2ZZ SENECA ST. SECOND H.OOR EH1I.Y E. SURKENA, Manager OIL CITY LOANS MADE TO RESIDENTS OF NEARBY TOWNS llodel Plane Contest Conducted Sunday! The annual model airplane builders state contest, sponsored he Exchange clubs of Franklin, 3il Cily, Meadville and Erie was held on rhc grounds of the George Junior Republic in Grove Cily Sunday.

Members ol (be Franklin Ex-1 change club participated in judging the event. A large crowd of model airplane builders and spectators attended Ihe mcel. Sgt. George A. Sifter, Stale Policeman ol the Franklin sub-sla- tion, spoke at the meeting, telling the Exchange club members of Ihe Irip made to Ihe international model meet in Detroit last rconlh by he and his son, David.

On the basis of his record in a district air meet, David won a tvip to Dclroil sponsored by Ihc Plymouth dealers of the Franklin-Oil City area. The Franklin Exchange club and the Plymouth dealers cosponsor Ihe P. A. L. club.

admitted lo Ihe Franklin hospital include: Mrs. Charles L. Fuller, Franklin, Star Route. Mrs. Carrie Dclar, Venus; Philip H.

Doyle. Coopcrslown, and James E. Illcdglin, 622 Buffalo Slrccl. miniature 'mums, and they carriu small bouquels of similar flowers M. P.

-Williams, teacher Serving as best man was John Mrs. Carrie Peck, president; Mrs A. Lwald of Garden Cily, K. John Drinker, vice president; Mrs Ushers were Fred C. Frame and Joseph Graham, second vice pres idenl; Mrs.

Walter Cribbs, secre brothers ot the bridegroom, AT lary; Mrs. I. H. Allison, assistan Ihur C. German, secretary'; Mrs.

C. II. Diegcl, trcas Michigan, arc! Charles R. Riche; and Daniel J. Mahoney, bolh Animals consume other animals meeting.

Eleven members and two guests were attendance and Ihc or plants while true plants derive business session was in charge nourishment from chemical materials in soil and water. ALWAYS ONLY the BEST Entertainment! Produced of a cost of lo bring you million THRIUSf TODAY AND TUESDAY TWO WONDERFUL FEATURE HITS! i SHOWING AT TOGETHER WITH THIS SECOND GRAND MOVIE SHOWING AT COMING WEDNESDAY THE COMEDY CAST OF THE YEAR FOUR GREAT FUN-MAKERS IN THE FUNNIEST MOVIE YOU'LL EVER SEEI MANT HOOKS COBUIIH-MOKROE mmms I'WKOT. F.WT TIV1 "I WHfH BOTH UJT tvw sen oc IMAWO JHJ.KIAU.V ENOUGH BLOWMER 3TMTT KNOW WW TVtV ViVUXT hCAJCNLV TGHCH.IGHT PAWNEE IF OLD SWGG TO Fiat WCBE FOB THE CIVICS CLASS I She doesn't care money. 1 5he jst has a sentimental regard foe the things it buys with such Here an" there, about mowy cost mo23 bucks iwll kwp you broke Saturday night ail the time. krxw, but I got me a ien' qal an' I had to coiTsolidate my position.

zlK.arr/ chance of my geltirisn acV of sa'ary this only Uo days payday..

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