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Simpson's Leader-Times from Kittanning, Pennsylvania • Page 4

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Ford City, 12, 1962. Office Second Floor 3 6 Ford Street LEADER TIMES This Page Devoted to the Interests of Ford City and Vicinity Phone RO 2-2561 If The Leader-Times Can Be of Servici Following Church Service Eagle Awards Given Scouts FORD CITY-Two Ford City Marys Church, then went to the boys were made Eagle Scouts cafeteria for a breakfast of cof- during a ceremony Sunday morn- fee and doughnuts, and for the ing in Ford City St. Marys cafe-'ceremony. eria I The Mass was celebrated by Recipients of the high Scouting liev. Stephen McCarren, assistant award were Robert Chimka pastor of St.

Mary's Church and St. Marys Explorer Post and chaplain for St. Marys Scouting Jack Steiner of the VFW-sponsor-junits. The Mass was "offered for ed Boy Scout Troop. long-time Scouter, Lawrence Judge J.

Frank Graff made; 0 Karl Sr. who died Jan. 7. the presentation. Taking part -in'Fr.

McCarren spoke on Scouting. School cafeteria. J. a a presi- VFW troopf Steiner; a i t.hp r.piVMnnnv t.hp narmitc: ITTrur -L A i i TWO FORD CITY Boy Scouts were awarded the rank of Eagle Scout- during a ceremony Sunday morning in St. Marys the VFW troop and Robert Chimka of St.

Troop. In the photo, left to right are Joseph Frick, Scoutmaster of Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Chimka 'master told that Jack Sterner and Mr. and Mrs.

Edward J.I joined the troop in November. Steiner. J1959, advanced to second and The affair was sponsored Scout, received the Star St. Marys Holy Name Society and award in May, 1950, and the Life was attended by Holy Namejaward in I960. dent judge of Armstrong County Courts, a presentation Jack Steiner ka, and Joseph Bochnak, Scoutmaster of St.

Marys troop. (Ball photo) In Profit Sharing Plan Manor Twp. Lions Schedule Meeting FORD CITY--M a Lions Coub members will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Manor Twp. Fire Hall, McGrann.

President Ellis Croyle said that committee reports will be heard during the business meeting. St. Francis Unit Starts Retreat Club FORD CITY-A Retreat Club was formed Sunday night during a meeting of St. Fnmcls dc Paul Holy Name Society. Frank Lorence was named chairman of the Retreat Committee.

A delegation is expected to make a retreat at St. Vincents. Membership will be polled enrollment in the Retreat Club. Those interested can contact Frank Lorence. Committees Set For LCBA Card Party, Social Committees for a card party and a social meeting have Other committee chairmanship 1 announced by Mrs.

Regina are: Clem Micha- president of Ford City unit lik. Family Life; Don Grossman Catholic Benevolent John Hudak, Youth; Ted A public card party will be Zlemanskl, Liturgical; Adolphe Lorence, Communications; Char-, lea Sporny Public Relations; Interracial Unit Meet Here A meeting of the Armstrong County Interracial Discussion and Fellowship Group will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Second Baptist Church, Ford City. 'Miss Loretta Lewis, who was featured in a spot announcement on a recent television program, will speak to the group. A motion picture film entitled, "The New Girl," also will be shown.

members, Explorer Scouts, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. All received Holy Communion in St. CARD PARTY FEB. P.M. ST.

MARY'S CAFETERIA PRIZES--LUNCH--75c Expert TV Repairs R.C.A.--1VESTINGHOUSE --ADMIRAL Sales and Service We Service Any Make Registered Technician Phone RO 2-9692 Charles Johnson O.K. Heilman Employes Gain $40,195 in Year trict Field Executive, presented FORD CITY Employes of I The oldest employes in the plan: service. However he added it ar awards to four other O. K. Heilman trucking firm who have taken a maximum! won't be as much as when retir-' of St.

Marys troop. First Class increased their profit sharing.share of the program have at pre. ng a age 65 since the life ex- DillK eivpn Han TCinlski Pnt-'nlfm fimrt hv S-lfl IQn fin rtuHncr thp cpnh in nvnpcc nf tin IW1 iv, nar.li i -1. i Joseph Bochnak, St. Marys Troop Scoutmaster said that Robert Ctiimka joined the troop in March 1938, became a Second and! First Class Scout, received' the Star award in April, 1960 and the Life award in April, Thomas Henninser.

Eastern District Field Executive, presented held at 8:15 Tuesday night in St. Marys cafeteria. The card party committee mem- Joseph Bochnak. Vocations; John! jbers are Mrs. Pat Pepper, Miss' Kania Christian Doctrine: Leo-' iPatsy Pepper, Mrs.

Edith Morda, Sick and Vigil; Wal-i ley, Mrs. Helen Reynolds, Mrs. ter Tenerowicz, Frank Kijowski HOT CAKES SAUSAGE SUPPER ALL YOU CAN EAT SATURDAY, FEB. 17, 4:00 ji.m. to p.ra BETHEL I FIRE HALL Benefit of Bethel Township Volunteer Fire Company Adult $1.00 Irene Dltimer, Mrs.

Alice Vent, Mrs. Mary Andra, Mrs. Catherine Wakefield, Mrs. Valeria Oleksak, Mrs. Mail' Prazenica, Mrs.

Emma Schaffer, Mrs. Mrs. Dorothy Agnes McArdle, McKeegan, Miss and Leonard Morda, Social Activities. Joseph Bochnak presided at the meeting in the absence of President Francis Kandra who is vacationing: in California. Claire Duff Mrs Dorothy Winslow March haa been des i as lt and Mrs.

Anna Weaver. Attention will TM me etmg called to vocations as a priest, LCBA will take place at 8 P.m.'bj-o^d. or nun pins were given Dan Bielski, Patlplan fund by during thelsent in excess of $10,000 in thaVat Wednesday in St. Marys school! McArdle and Jim Popolis. A Sec-jpasl year, including $14.491 em-jof their acounts.

Whenever cafeteria. This wiU be followed 1 i i i ond Class pin was given Robert ployes contributed toward the day they can withdraw their Sa (. awards were oresented! by a social meeting. I retire, according to a report amounts in a lump sum or pur- for Saturday at the truckers annuallchase an annuity. driver for for" ie past The social committee members 1 are Mrs.

Catherine fyfQ Bielski. St. Marys Explorer Scouts, was'dinner-meeting at the Chief Restj In addition to the lump "the group 0 wUli Mrs vhria Wlntgens, Mrs. Alice master of ceremonies. He pointed arrant.

or annuity benefits that a retired a ear record Bowser was! Ven Mrs Catherine Vent, Mrs. boys from' There are S4 employes can receive, a and unable to attend the din-iAntol ne tte Vonderkall, Mrs. Rose! out that only three Members of the Past Noble jSt. Marys troop have received pa ting in the fund and each is in operation for the truck Valasek. Mrs.

Bertlu VaJasek'j Grands ailb of Rebekah Lodges I the Eagle award. They are Fran- jvidual shares in the total and dock workers of the presented by Clyde South- 1 Mrs. Anna Weaver, Mrs. Clara' re nt ai at tne nome of TURKEY DINNER THURSDAY, FEB. 15 C.

U. HALL SERVING P.M. Adults--75c Children Auspices of C. U. Ladies Auiiliary Menu--Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, Tegetable, dessert and coffee.

MEALS TO TAKE OUT BRING CONTAINERS cis Karl Zigmund Chaniey land Henry Schnitzler. Fr. McCarren said that 300 boys on i i A contribution and the number ofjthe tracking firm and the Team- following: years he has participated. Local, it provides pensions Floyd Plan between worth, safety director, are thelWintgens, Mrs. Dorothy Winslow, I Mrs.

Helen Walbert. Mrs. Cath- Floyd Spang, 15 years; Ted.erine Wolfe and Mrs. Frances have had Scout training at Rya of tne Pittsburgh NaUonaijfor workers as early as at 55 Sherman and Ted Nejman, eon PffiFCC FORD CITY PHARMACY Ford St. Forty-eight dollar, per cent the earnings have been 'contributions by the trucking firm.

The remaining 52 per cent is earnings on investments, forfeitures and overpayments on insurance premiums. Marys under 125 adult leaders. Giving short remarks were John Fern, Scout executive, and Ken- netti Showers, president of the Pioneer Trails Council. Henning said that one out of! every 1,000 Scouts reach the rank of Eagle Scout. Fr.

McCarren opened the meeting with prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance was lid by Paul Bielski. The assemblage sang the Star Spangled Banner to recording music that had been taped by John Banner. FT. Paul Wleanann, wnte'Tor ln Marys pastor, closed meeting dollar worker lias rsea eec with prayer.

Holy Name President Michael McArdle made several brief announcements before turning the meeting over to Benner. years: George Emminger, 10 years: Roy Rosenberger, Bank, trustees of the fund, of age. plained that for each dollar that' William King, also of Pitts- the oldest employes have National Bank, trustees iTyears- RoberVBowser 4 tnbuted, contributions by 0. pension program, said thatjciarence Marsh Richard Stitt Heilman firm and'earnings on the! the trucking firm contributes air Joseph Szalankiewvcz 8 years 1 money has added $1.66 to the em-'of the moneys for the Kirkpatrick Dwight Mc- fund. He explained that an em- ploye with 25 years service and 65 years of age can now receive $118 a month for the remainder of his life if he retires.

Those with 15 years of service will receive $70.80 for the re-st of their lives. Kain, 7 years; Joseph Angelo, 5 years; Howard Goodman. 4 years; Joseph Leone, Robert Reasinger, 3 years; Felix Gap- sky, 2 years; Kenneth Edwards" 1 the Borough Fire Auxiliary Holds Shower A tureen dinner preceded of the City the Mrs. Bertha Klingman. Mrs.

Ida Richardson, president, conducted the meeting. Prayers were given by Mrs. Edith Hel- jlgrcn, acting chaplain. Minutes of the previous session were read by Mrs. Mary Lou Peters.

The sick report showed Mrs. Mildred Freeman ill. A "pig" provided by Mrs. Rich- was given to Mrs. Klingman.

After the meeting: refreshments served by Mrs. Klingman.i and Emery Miller, 1 year. also had a surprise miscel- E- The wo-, Morch meeti plaC For the 1961 year the trucking ie figlir arfe the re fair. Introduced were Ted Bre- firm contributed $2,1.73.65 to the'? the fl is ana larger pension benefits of Breman Transfer of be the time of service, accepted the! American farmers bought 212 the monthly At the end of the 1960 fund year the employes had a balance of $250,614.39. At the end of the past year the fund contained Ford City billion dollars worth of new tract- S290.810.04.

The increase included 0 5 iTM--i i i 4 9 as employes montn. They have more than doubled since. Another feature, he added, is that an employe with 15 years of service can leave the business at O. K. Heilman Jr.

"served as!" laneous shower for Mrs. Margaret- caster of ceremonies at the af- Kamer whose home was destroyed! 'by fire. In a social hour, games were Leechburg, Randal with awards going to Mrs. of the Teamster's Local, Dan 1 Joy Paffrath and Mrs. Kamer.

Mash of the Greater were exchanged by Chamber of Commerce, group. spoke on MACADO, Edward) Hostesses for the evening were. Larkin. attorney, Sgt. Robert Mary Alcibiade, Mrs.

Jackie Bechtel of the state police Miss Ruth Zuver and Mrs. spoke on safety, and John BottJRuth Carl, of the Zurich Insurance Company) The next session will be held be announced later. ors in toe years 1950-53. 5 p.m. NEW HOURS OPEN FRIDAY TILL 8 P.M.

Monday Thru Thursday 9 a.m.-CLOSED ON SATURDAY Need Cash? A $20 TO $600 E. V. HAYWOOD, Mgr. Ford City Finance Co. FRIENDLY CONFIDENTIAL PROMPT SERVICE 412 9th Ford City, Pa.

Dial RO 2-2091 C3J1 $2,173.65 as the trucking firms contribution, $73.10 in aff $389.24 in insurance premiums and $27,347.14 in profits from investments and interest on the funds. During the life ef the profit sharing plan, since 1946, 0. K. Heilman has contributed $51,07.15. The fund has earned from investments and in- interest a total of $100,144.48 during the period.

age 45 and will be able to draw a pension at age 55. An employe Doc Williams Show To Entertain Here FORD CITY--A two-hour country music concert will get underway at 3:15 p.m. Fab. 17 at Hie him, sponsored by the Run Parent-Teacher Association. Doc.

Williams of the WWVA OLIJO.JUI4 i-lA UC IlUill who spoke on safe driving habits. 'March 5 with Mrs. Naomi Dun-' illiam It I makes you feel so young to give the one you love a Valentine filled with Fanny Farmer candies-they're the fanciest, romanciest, the finest made. Blush-pink or fiame-red satin heart shown, 1 Ib. $2.95, Other Fanny Farmer Valentine hearts, 75c to $5.50.

-s FORD CITY PHARMACY FORD ST. FORD CITY ALBERT KOVAR Ford Cityite Is Promoted By Employer Events To Look For In Vicinity be featured in the William Geidel was in 'Gibson country music with Gibson fe jcomedy skits variety show. Williams, a former Armstrong County resident, is making: hLs first "homecoming" appearance in ten years. of awarding prizes for drawing a pension at before the meeting. if he has at least 15 year.iiCash was awarded to Ted Nej- 'man for guessing the amount 5 5 coins in a jar.

Guessing the 1 weight of a pictured overloaded! AX oof ni track were Joseph Ul Dan Mash and Walter Hertzig. Winners, in guessing the tire pressure in a truck tire on exhibit were Ben Breman. Carolyn Haney and Clyde Southworth. Guessing the cost of gasoline for the year by the trucking firm, FORD CITY Company which was $40,106.16, including Guardsmen meet at 7:30 p.m.: $18,347.80 in taxes, were John 7:30 p.m. today at the Ford CityJHertzig.

Harry Crissman. Roy Armory for a two-hour exercise Jones and Robert Reasinger. in their weekly drill session. About 125 persons were in' at- Other meetings and events tendance, including the employes scheduled today and tomorrow in -'their wives Ford City and vicinity, according iguests, to reports to The Leader-Times, are as follows Monday, Feb. 12 Unity Sisterhood Dames of Maita, 7:30 p.m.

in Folta Building. United Lutheran Church Women Sarah Circle of Manorville Grace Lutheran CVrch, 7:30 p.m. in church social rooms. or husbands Glass Has Initiation Initiation for three new members was held at the bi-monthly Giccfass meetine; of the Local Glasswork- Church, 7:30 p.m. Louise Byron Guild of First Baptist Church, 7:30 p.m.

at home of Mrs. Paul Baynor. Bethel Twp. Firemen 6:30 p.m. ers Auxiliary held at the Union Hall.

The new members are Mrs. Anna Bucko, Mrs. Mary Benkovic and Mrs. Ludmila Sacik. practice; 8:30 p.m.

business! Mrs. Theresa Talliere was in- meeting. Ford City Football i stalled as vice-president. Mothers, Minutes of the previous ses- Sweet Heart Roses Arc Red, Violets Are Blue Candy She'll Love And Lore You, Too! Choose from Our Selection Candy Cupboard Mclntosh FORD CITY NEWS Ford St. Ford City Devotions for the BIM Class of Ford Memorial Methodist Church were led by Mrs.

Ruth Ford as members gathered in social rooms of the church. Two hymns were sung by the group. Scripture was taken from Psalm 100 and Romans. The business period was conducted by Mrs. Martha Bracken, president.

Reports of the secretary, treasurer and gift fund r.nm- ey were accepted as given. A letter was read from the class teacher, Mrs. Lorraine Frederick, who is spending the winter with her daughters in Florida. Lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. Jessie Huston.

The next meeting will be March 6. Club, 8 p.m. tureen Valentine sion were read and the financial party in Ford Cliff Borough I report was given. FoS'city Kiwani-s Club 6 p.nJ Hedgli TM at Ford Cliff Fire Hall. Appleby Manor Boy Scouts, 7 p.m.

at Appleby Manor Memorial Presbyterian Church. Kiwanis Boy Scouts, 7 p.m. at Ford Memorial Methodist Church. Cadogan Lions Club. 6:30 p.m.

at Cadogan School Building. Tuesday, Feb. 13 PTTV A -m Ladies Aid Society of St. Frani ORD CITY-A Ford City na- cis de Paul Church, 6:30 p.m. tivc.

now residing at dinner in church hall in N. has been promoted to plant engineer at the Dayton, N. J. plant of International Business Machines. The next meeting will be in form of a social on Feb.

21 vith hostesses being Mrs. Mary Mill- to, Mrs. Mary Giardino, Mrs. Carmella Scripps and -Mrs. Delores Odrechowski.

Albert Kovar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Kovar of 1315 Six-' th Ford City, was formerly manager of platemaking copy layout and type control departments of the plant. The plant industrial engineer post, to which he was promoted, is a newly created position at the Dayton works. Kovar.

a graduate of Ford City High School and Pennsylvania State University, began his career with IBM in 1954 at the Endicott plant, Endlcott, N. He started in the general management training program and later became administrative assistant to the supplies division manager at Endlcott. He advanced io his present plwt in Dayton 1958 as man- aer of platemaking, copy layout and type control until his present promotion to.plant industrial engineer. He married to the former Ellen Mtloy of Perm State. TJjey have four children.

celebration of the society's 13th anniversary. Cadogan Parent-Teacher Association tureen dinner in the schoolhouse to celebrate Found-! ers' Day. United Lutheran Church Women Mary Circle of Manorville Grace Lutheran Church, 8 p.m. church social rooms. Methadult Class.

of Ford Memorial Methodist Church. 8 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary to Ford City Eagles, 8 p.m. in aerie home. Teachers and Officers of St.

John's Lutheran Church School, 7:30 p.m. Wilson Bible Class of First Baptist Church, 8 p.m. in church social rooms. Happy Circle Class of First Pythian Sisters Plan Card Party Ford City Temple of Pythian met in regular session in the Folta Building with Mrs. Jessie Huston, most excellent chief, in charge.

Officers who were installed at a previous meeting include secretary, Mrs. Mildred Wiser: treasurer, Mrs. Ruth Sellers, and pianist, Mrs. Ruth Rupert. Plans were made to hold a public card party Feb.

14 at the Folta Building. The next meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m, Feb. 22. Holy Name Hears Of Trip To Rome FORD CITY--Ralph Ferrara described his trip to Rome and the ordination to the priesthood of his son as the Holy Name oclety of Holy Trinity Church net yesterday morning at the Holy Trinity School Cafeteria. Members of the Society gathered or a communion breakfast after he 8:30 a.m.

Mass at the churoh. After the breakfast a business i ession took place and speaker Ferrara told in detail of his and his wife completed. Ferrara told in detail of h9s rip to New York, Paris, France and Rome, Italy. He showed snapshots taken of the trip. As a public service, the Ford City Glasiworkers Union invites all recipients of Social Security to the Union Hall on Feb.

14 for aid in filling report forms. Any person 62 years of age or older collecting Social Security, who must file an annual earnings report, may have Forms filled oul at the Glassworkcrs Union Office on Feb. 14. Several Social Security representatives will be at Union Building from 10 a.m. to p.m.

to complete these forms. It is necessary to bring your W2 forms with you. LOCAL 14 Ford City Glassworkers Union Presbyterian Church, 8 p.m. at the Manse. Brownie Girl Scout Troop 64, 3:45 p.m.

at Todd Manor Hall. Ford City Liona Club, 6:30 p.m. at C-U Hall. Ford City Firemen, p.m. at Borough Buildinc.

Potters Union, 8 p.m. at Olaas- workers Union Building. Greater Beneficial Union, 1:30 p.m. at hall, Ninth Sisterhood to Meet Unity Sisterhood a of Malta will meet at 7:30 p.m Monday in, the Folta Building All members are asked to attend to make plans for an an niversary celebraticn. Until Uis end of the 17th century, poor people in England were burled without coffliu, wrapped in cloth or tven Juat covered with flowers.

Death Record Miss Augustine Ray Miss Augustine Ray, 60, of 706 Fifth Ford City, died at 7:05 p.m. Friday at Charleroi-Monessen Hospital. She born Oct. 23, 1901, in France. She was a member of St.

Mary's Roman Catholic Churoh in Ford Sty and was of Ford City Eaglfts Auxiliary. Miss Ray WJLS employed at Works Six, Pittsburgh Platj Glass Company until her retirement in 1938. Surviving are three brothers, Marion Joseph and Samuel, all of North five sLs- tera, Mrs. Mary Tuelle at North Chirleroi, Victoria Biyena at Charlsroi RD 2, Blanche Pensis of Stockdale, Mrs, Jean Sepes- ky of Moneseen and Mrs. Margaret Angloletti of Monbngahela.

Friends are being received at Mellnchak taneral home In Ohar Itroi. Servkea will be held at 9 Beautiful to exciting to receive-Russell Stover Candies, the finest, freshest you can buy. Russell Stover's famous Assorted Chocolates --with Valentine decorations lib. box $1.50 21b. box 2.95 Klingensmith's PRESCRIPTION DRUG STORE OPEN IVERY SUNDAY 11 A.M.

TO 6 P.M. St. Ford City.

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