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16 THE DERRICK Saturday, April 27, 1974 Oil City, Pa. Many Fryburg People Prepare Celebration By BERNADETTEHEDRICK Derrick Writer FRYBURG "Oh Lord 1 Am Not These words to one of the favorite hymns of Rev. Monsignor Francis Theobold are beautiful, but are belied by his life in his community. The priest mil be celebrating JO years with St. Michael's parish.

He knows the people, and they know and love him. Rev. Richard G. Mayer, vicar assistant at the church in Fryburg, describes Msgr. Theobold as an avid sports fan, especially baseball.

"When he first came to the parish SO years ago, he would play with the children. The teams of Lucinda and Fryburg played each other, and Father Theobold would play on the Fryburg team," recalled Rev. Mayer. He also greatly enjoyed fishing over the years. Rev.

Mayer said in the early 1930's of the parish, Emlenton and Crown were both served by Msgr. Theobold, when they didn't have a full time priest. "Even earlier than this when someone was seriously ill, Father Theobold would bundle up in a buggy with hot bricks at his feet, and travel by horse and buggy to the home. At various places along the way, he would stop and Till' up again that is, stop at homes where they would give him hot bricks to replace his cold ones. "When he first came to the community from Erie, he was told the road was paved it was In Fryburg! But in Marble, Pan Am Probe Ordered WASHINGTON (AP) The administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration Friday ordered an immediate in-depth inspection of the operating procedures and training of Pan American World Airways pilots.

The airline has had four crashes in the past year. The latest crash, on the Indonesian island of Bali, killed 107 persons Monday. FAA A i i a Alexander Butterfield said the inspection will be carried out worldwide by FAA personnel. He said it will probe such areas as the training, supervision, and scheduling of pilots as well as pilot qualification for the area of the world in which they are flying. A Pan American spokesman said the probe was welcomed by the airline and promised Pan Am would "cooperate fully in every way." Harry Hall Dies Friday At Chicora Improperly Jailed Man Files Suit EMLENTON Harry Arthur W.

and Harold E. Hall of PHILADELPHIA (AP) A Cameron Hall, 82, of Emlenton Emlenton RD two daughters, man improperly Jailed RD 3, who worked as a car- Mrs. Hazel Hall King of Farrell Pennsylvania for 19 years MM penter and farmer in the later and Mrs. Pearl Hall Kemery of suit in federal court years of his life and earlier in Emlenton RD a brother, the oil fields, died at 2:30 pm Frank Everitt of Mahoning; 19 Friday in the Chicora Medical grandchildren and 14 great Center. grandchildren.

He was born February 15, A daughter, Ruth Eleanor 1892, in Milton, Northumber- Hall, is deceased, land County, a son of Warren Friends will be received at and Nannie Ralston Hall. He the Robert Criswell Funeral had lived in the Emknton area Home in Emlenton after 7 pm most of his life except for a today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 short time when he and his wife, pm Sunday. Funeral services the former Maude Robbins, will be held at 3 pm Monday in moved to Oklahoma where he the funeral home, worked in the oil fields. Rev. Ronald Williams, pastor He was a member of the Big of the Big Bend United Bend United Methodist Church.

Methodist Church, will of- Surviving along with his wife, ficiate. Interment will be in the Mrs. Maude Hall, are two sons, Big Bend Cemetery. Edward J. Hopwood Dies Friday At 68 Friday seeking $1 million in damages.

Hayden C. Jones, 50, now of Philadelphia, contended the state discriminates in compensating persons unjustly Jailed. The suit also said legislation has been introduced several times in Harrisburg to make reparations to Jones, but it was never adopted. Other former prisoners have been compensated, the suit said. Jones served 19 years In jail after his 1948 conviction in Pittsburgh for a number of sex offenses and receiving stolen goods.

He was freed in January 1968, after the convictions were set aside because the persons who testified against him at his trial had allegedly perjured themselves, under police coercion. PLANNING CELEBRATION Among committee chairmen preparing for the Nay 5 anniversary at St. Michaels Church In Fryburg are Gerald Goth, hospitality; Mrs. Gerald Guth, decoratloi; Mrs. Vaice Duncan, publicity; and Robert Ditz, entertainment.

Absent from the photo is Joseph Orlosky who is general chairman (BH) a few hundred feet down the road it was not! It was quite a shock to the city boy. "In Shippenville, there was a lot of mud, and no As the time approaches for the 50th anniversary celebration of Theobold's years of service in this one parish, the MAGIC CHEF GAS RANGES with continuous-clean ovens Spillovers, food and grease spatters clean away gradually during baking and roasting. Oven liners tend not to become really dirty because they are continually being cleaned. The process starts and continues during cooking. whole community is getting involved.

Joseph Orlosky is general chairman of the planning committee. Also serving on the committee are Mrs. Gerald Guth, decorations; Robert Ditz, entertainment; Mrs. Duane Hartle, history; Mrs. Vance Duncan, publicity; and Rev.

Richard Mayer. Henry Paller, editor, and Villiam Ditz, genealogy, are mtting together a book which will be available the day of the celebration. Apart from the committee are undreds of people who are larticipating. At the school, for nstance, children under the lirecu'on of Sister Laura, are practicing several folk dances md a modem dance, which will IB part of the entertainment for the celebration on May 5. The sixth through eighth grades will be involved.

The reception program will have as its theme "Many Nations Country Climate -One Community." Carmelita Ochs will sing "I Was Raised on County Sunshine." Anna Montana and David Marchand will sing a melody of old-fashioned songs. Rose Banner and family also will be singing. Many people are aware that the statue of St. Michael which stood in the church was hit by lightning earlier this year. The firm of Kotecki in Cleveland, which is making a new statue, has assured the church through I their spokesman, Jack Fiske i that the statue will be ready for the celebration.

i The bulletin for the Mass to be held in honor of Msgr. Theobold will contain the following special dates in his life: January 30, 1889 a baby was born in Erie June 12,1916 a young man was ordained June 18, 1916 a priest celebrates his first mass May 1,1921 a young priest comes to Fryburg November 24, 19W a priest becomes a Very Reverand Monsignor April 24,1963 a Monsignor becomes a Right Reverand Monsignor May 1, 1964 a Monsignor celebrates his 40th year at Fryburg. May 22, 1966 a Monsignor celebrates his 50th year at Fryburg, with the heartfelt gratitude of his parish for his devotion and service. The mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated by His Excellency Bishop Alfred M. Watson of the Erie Catholic Diocese and Msgr.

Theobold. The sermon will be given by Rev. Raymond Weisenberger, SVD, of Wisconsin. While the focus will be on Msgr. Theobold next Sunday, May 5, the people also plan to I bring attention to some of the history in the community.

The publication for the day will include a history of some of the 435 families in the parish and special events. Some of the dates of historical significance are: 1820 Arrival of first German Catholic settlers 1936 Dedication of 1st St. Michaels log cabin church 1846 First resident priest assigned 1876 Convent, hall and school built 1881-1886 Stone church built 1931 Recreation hall built 1948 New school and convent built 1963 Addition to school 1970 1M anniversary of the St. Michaels Church The people are prepared, the program is lined up, and Msgr. Theobold looks forward with happy anticipation to this outpouring of affection from his people.

M. W. Lackey Dies In Ohio FRANKUN Marvin Lackey, 90, of New Straitsville RD 1, Ohio, a native of Franklin, died Sunday evening in Hocking Valley Community Hospital. He was born March 4,1884, a son of Henry and Susan Robinson Lackey, and was a retired oil field worker. He and the former Clara Mrs.

Brown Dies At 90 In California Mrs. Laura Belle Brown, 90, of San Obispo, widow of Ray M. Brown and a former Franklin resident, died at 8:15 am Friday in her home. She was bom in Canal Township January IS, 1884, a daughter of Albert and Etta Douglas Heffern. Her husband, Ray M.

Brown, died in December, 1960. Mrs. Brown moved with her family to California in 1920. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bakersfield, Calif. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs.

Stella Hudson of BakersfieM, Mrs. Margaret Nelson and Mrs. Ruth Murphy of San Luis Obispo; two brothers, Smyth E. Heffern of Franklin and Ray E. Heffern of Oil City.

Also surviving are several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Two infant children, four brothers, and three sisters are deceased. Removal was made to the Greenlawn Mortuary in Bakersfield. Edward J. Hopwood, 68, of 284 Elm a retired employe of the Worthington died at 6 am Friday in Oil City Hospital following a lingering illness.

Bom in Oil City'May 18,1905, he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hopwood. He attended the Oil City schools. He was married to the former Clara Ragon, who died in 1961.

Mr. Hopwood worked for Worthington Corp. until the plant closed here and he retired. He was a member of St. Mrs.

Davies Dies Friday At Age 87 Mrs. Grace Burd Davies, 87, former Pittsburgh resident and widow of Stephen Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ferdinand (Helen) Schiffer of Oil City RD a sister, Mrs. Willis Hanby of Oil City, and a granddaughter, Mrs.

Sandra Leta of Oil City. The family will receive friends at the Joseph Reinsel Funeral Home from 7 to 9 pm today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Sunday. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 am Monday in St. Stephen Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

To BuyRent-Sel! Use Classified ATTENTION MASOHS: Please meet at the Goble Funeral Home at 7:30 Sunday evening for memorial services tor our late brother, Robert George Burnham. Funeral Rites Set Monday For R. G. Burnham CLARION Funeral services will be held at 11 am Monday in the TURKEY DRUMSTIX 1C Ib. pm Friday in the Chicora Medical Center.

Born April 2,1887, in Midland, she was a daughter of Alfred and Amy Sinclair Burd. She formerly was a school teacher in Milwaukee. She was married October 11, 1911, to Caleb Davies who died September 21, 1973. She Guardsmen To Return Donations BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) Over $2,000 raised by Vermont National Guardsmen to help defray legal costs for Ohio guardsmen indicted in connection with the Kent State University demonstrations in 1970 will be returned to the donors.

1st Sgt. Leo A. Descoteaui, chairman of the fund, said Friday the decision was made after he received official notification that Ohio Ally. Gen. Friends may call any time at the Gerald L.

Goble Funeral Home in Clarion where the family will receive friends from 2 4 a 7 9 today and George Burnham, 87, of Corsica RD 1, area businessman, retired teacher and former athletic coach. Mr. Burnham died Thursday afternoon in Brookville Hospital. Rev. John Mancini, pastor of the Pisgah Presbyterian aril her husband had their life in the Pittsburgh ment will be in the Clanon area but moved to this area in later years.

She was a member of the New Wilmington United Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John (Amy) Yingling of Emlenlon RD 3 and Mrs. Wade (Catherine) Volwiler of Seattle, a son, Caleb Davies III of Hammond, and six grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Robert Criswell Funeral Home in Emlenton from 12 noon to 1 pm and from 3 to 5 pm Sunday.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Monday in the funeral home with Rev. James Gillespie, pastor of the Emlenton United Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Crawford Cemetery, Emlenton. 39 ONCOR, 2 LB. TURKEY AND GRAVY 119 PINOAK SUPER DUPER Road Sunday HMo 5 Top Value Stamp Neeley were married 96 years, William J.

Brown had been ago. She survives along with instructed by Gov. John J. Giligan to defend the guardsmen in the case. Several students lost their lives during the university demonstrations.

Ohio guardmen are still raising money, Descoteaux said, to defray costs other than three sons, a daughter, seven grandchildren, fifteen great- grandchildren and a great- great-grandchild. Two "brothers, Albert and Homer Lackey of Kranklin, are deceased. Funeral services and interment took place in Logan, Ohio. legal expenses with the case. in connection William Lechner Funeral Services Slated In Knox KNOX Funeral services will be held at 11 am Monday in the Roy P.

Stuart Funeral Home at Knox for William W. Lechner, 79, of Shippenville, retired oil field worker. Mr. Lechner died Thursday morning following a long illness. Rev.

Richard Mayer of St. Michael Church in Fryburg will officiate. Interment will be in the Starr Cemetery at Ninevah. Craig E. Fleming American Legion Post 66 of Clarion will conduct military funeral services.

Mr. Lechner was a member of Post 66 and a World War I veteran. To Ruv-Rcnt-Sell Use Classified Japan To Continue Fuel Cutback TOKYO (AP) Japan probably will continue restricting oil and electricity consumption in May, since crude oil imports have not recovered to the previous year's level, trade sources say. Japan's crude oil imports in May are estimated at about 144.9 million barrels, 3.3 per cent less than In 1973, the sources added. They satd international oil companies are reluctant to import oil into Japan because of price limits set by the government to Tight inflation.

The price ceiling were initially imposed In December but revised in March. The average price for oil products Is now per 6.3 barrels. NEW ARRIVALS Investments In People Supported HARRISBURG (AP)-Publi investments in people and th nation's resources are the an swer to the economic problem, facing the country, Gov. Snap says. He told the second annual statewide planning conference that governor money spent education, health care, mass transit and natural resources would bolster the economy.

Pennsylvania already has started an Economic Program for Balanced Growth designed to show where money is needed to attract and develop modern industries, Shapp said. The state and other areas in Appalachla need better mass transit, health, education and recreational facilities to hold! the labor force, he federal help Is needed, i Shapp said, adding: I "Hopefully, within a few years by working together we can demonstrate to Washington that properly planned investments in developing our people, onr resources and modernizing our New Styles WOMEN'S A So Special! Smaller, ilimmer, smart. Some with handles. Very ladylike New White E. Front Oil City FEEL BETTER SUNDAY DRIVE A CLEAN CAR OpenlOAMto4PM southside cor wash 206 East Second Oil City, Pa.

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