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THE DERRICK Oil City-Franklin-Clarion, Pa. Friday, February 21, 1964 Fertigs Cub Scouts Honored At Banquet FERTIGS William was the guest speaker of the evening al the Blue and Gold Banquet honoring the Cub Scouts, Pack 113 of Fertigs in the Pinegrove Fire Hall February 15. Mfr. Clark led the scouls and guests on the Wall, Bear and Cribbs QUALITY EPaul H. Pagal PLEASE ORDER EARLY DELIVERIES TUESDAY, THURSDAY SATURDAY Sugardale SMOKIES lb.

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can PEACHES .3 for 95c Northern Spy, Cortland and Macintosh Apples, Avocados, Spinach, Cukes, Peppers, Pears. Lion trails of Camp Coffman. The ham dinner was prepared and served by committee member3 and table decorations of blue and gold were made by the assistant Cub Master, Richard Webb. The invocation was given by Floyd Berger, district executive of the Scouts. Awards and advancements were presented to the Scouts by the Cub Master, Bobby Johnson and the assistant Cub Master, Richard Webb.

Cub Scouts who received pins were: Michael Johnson, Ricky Johnson, Robert Blauser, Donald Cooper, Dale Slye, Ricky Webb, Donald Firster and Larry Winger. Achievement badges were earned by: Robert Blauser, Lion Badge; Donald Firster, David Webb, David Lolley, Wolf Badges and Dale -Slye, Donald Cooper, Bear Badge. A Gold Arrow Point and Silver Arrow Point were awarded 1o Robert Blauser and Randy Sandrock received a Bobcat pin. Perfect attendance were received by Michael Johnson, Robert Blauser and Richard Webb. Graduation certificates were presented to Michael Johnson, Robert Blauser, Larry and Richard Cotton.

Year pins were also presented to the Den Mothers and committeemen: Charles David and Virginia Stover, four years; Pat Johnson and Bobby Johnson, three years; Art Stover, two years; Ted Firsler and Richard Webb, one year. Also attending the meeling were Mr. and Mrs. William Kay, Camp Coffman ranger; Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Weaver, institutional representative; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lolley, newly appointed Den Mother and Father; Mrs. Floyd Berger and daughter: Mrs. William Clary and family.

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urge continued support of the Savings Bonds program as a means of accomplishing these worthwhile ends." Praetdent, The Pirat Pennagioania Banking and Trust Company, Philadelphia, President, American Bankers Ar sociatica Take a banker's and buy Bonds. They come in many Cost $37.50 Cost MAx 2 PLANS COMPLETED -Plans have been ringer and Yvonne Sutryn are hard at work pleted for the -Teen Conference completing last minute details to ensure the to be held today and Saturday at the YWCA. success of the event. Sue Brodman, Linda Hamilton, Barbara Fer. No One Hurt In 2-Car Accident FRANKLIN Two cars were slightly damaged in an accident Wednesday afternoon in the 500 block of Twelfth Street.

According to police, Edgar E. Dille of 1506 Bell Avenue was traveling south on Twelfth Street when his car edged toward the center of the street as Dille prepared to make a right turn into the Eagles parking lot. In moving toward the center of the street, the left front bumper of Dille's car collided with the left front bumper of a car going north on Twelfth Street, operated by Ira L. Johnston of 449 Gurney Road. The left front fender, light and front bumper of the Johnston vehicle and the left front fender, grill and hood of Dille's car were damaged in the crash, police said.

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The changes were announced by John J. Vath, commander of the Jesse G. Greer Post No. 1635 in Franklin. Previously, only veterans of the Spanish American War, World War World War lI and the Korean Conflict were elig.

ible to join the VFW. Recently, veterans with service in a number of military aclions since the Korean Conflict have become eligible to join the organization, Mr. Vath said. Veterans of the following military actions are now eligible: -Lebanon, between July 1, 1958, and Nov. 1, 1958.

-The Taiwan Straits, between Aug. 23, 1958, and Jan. 1, 1959. -Berlin, between Aug. 14, 1961, and a terminal date to be announced.

-Quemoy and Matsu Islands, between Aug. 23, 1958, and a terminal date to be announced. -With the United Nations in the Congo between July 14, 1960, and a terminal date to be announced. -Laos, between April 19, 1961, and a terminal date to be announced. -Vietnam, between July 1, 1958, and a terminal date to be announced.

In addition, men who served in Korea between Sept. 3, 1945, and June 29, 1949, as well as during the actual conflict, are eligible to join the VFW. Mr. Vath also said that many people in the country do not realize the objectives of the VFW. He stated that the four main objectives of the organization are: 1.

To insure the national curity through maximum tary strength. 2. To speed rehabilitation of the nation's disabled and needy veterans. 3. To assist the widows and orphans and the dependents of disabled and needy veterans.

4. To promote Americanism through education in patriotism and constructive service to the communities in which we live. Credit Union Slates Meeting KNOX The Knox Federal Credit Union of Knox Glass will hold its fourth annual meeting at 7:30 a. m. Wednesday at Prosperity Grange at which there will be an election of officers.

It should be noted that the meeting is open to members and invited guests only. It was incorrectly stated in Tuesday's edition that the meeting was open to the public. Sportsman Club Hosts Cub Scouts PARKER Cub Scout Troop 250 spent Friday night and Saturday at the Clarion County Sportsman Club at Parker RD. Scout Master William Alworth and James Niccum accompanied the boys who worked on regulations for achievements and merit badges, The boys cooked their own breakfast out of doors with the temperature registering ten above zero. The Scouts are grateful to the Sportsman Club for the use of the club, NEW DIRECTOR Walter G.

Broadburst was recently elected as a director of the Clarion Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Broadhurst and six other directors will serve a one-year term on the Chamber. "For Tea You Can Really Taste" RED ROSE Brosle Band TRY FAMOUS RED ROSE EXTRA MEASURE TEA BAGS at LOBLAWS Writer Gives Account Of Early Pennsylvania By MKS. BERTHA KUHNS Derrick Correspondent CURLLSVILLE I have often wondered about our ancestors who were pioneers; and the Pilgrims who arrived at nightfall on a cold December night.

There was no shelter awaiting them. In some cases, the Indians were friendly; in others they were not. My children and grandchildren could not, in their wildest dreams, know the meaning of an Indian raid; nor could I. According to history, Clarion County was a fishing and hunting paradise before the pioneer settlers moved in. I have been much impressed with a story of an ancestor the Means family and decided to write it for my readers.

Nancy Means, eldest ter of John Means, came tolen America with her widowed ther and two brothers, William and Robert. She married William Sloan and they had three children, After his death she married John Wasson and they also had three children. This was told by a descendant, Walter R. Sloan of McConneldburg, in 1930. The story is not of youth and romance as has been portrayed by other Indian captives, but one of suffering and privation.

It is the story of a noble pioneer woman who was willing to risk her all that this country could be developed for her children. In the spring of 1756, Ann (Nancy) Wasson lived with her husband John and seven dren on a 450 acre plantation in Cumberland County, now Franklin County. The times were especially dangerous. Since Braddock's defeat the previous fall, the Indlans had been ter-1 rorizing the entire area. Many settlers had lost lives, many more were taken captive.

Rev. John Steele's meeting house had been turned into a fort which was a place of refuge for the women and children of 4-H'ers Elect New Officers NEW BETHLEHEM The New Bethlehem Horse and Pony Club met recently in the New Bethlehem Fire Hall. President Twilla Hanlon opened the meeting with the 4-HI pledge. Election and installation of new officers was the first order of business. New officers are: Steve Reichard, president; Amy Rugh, vice president; Vickie Blose, secretary treasurer; Randy Rugh, recreation chairman and Susan Krepp, reporter.

Gene McCauley and Bill Rugh were elected directors. Harold C. Schneider, assistant Clarion County agent, discussed the types of feeds, hay and bedding and all members were tested on the subject. Gene MoCauley and John Want assisted the boys and girls of tbe club in making lead ropes. Refreshments were served by Mr.

and Mrs. William Rugh. About 100 women attended the World Day of Prayer Services held Friday in. the Church of God in South Bethlehem. Women of the Church of God, Methodist, Baplist and Presbyterian Churches took part in service.

"Let Us Pray" was the theme. The 53rd anniversary of Boy Scouts was observed at the 11 a.m. worship service al the Church last Sunday. All local scouts attended the The Lenten Services at the First Methodist Church will have the continuing theme of "Christion Perfection." The services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Dr. Arvil Neal, church pastor, will lead the study. The Lenten Services will continue in the Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday until Easter. The general theme is "In His Light." The young communicants' class will continue to meet with Dr.

Rhys Price at 4:15 p.m. each Wednesday until they conciude their studies. The annual birthday program of the Century Class of the First Presbyterian Church will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday with Dr. David Miller, reviewing the book "Honest to God." Marriage License Applications Filed CLARION Three couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of the Register and Recorder, Richard D.

Miller, this week. They are: Otis LaVern Kuhns, New Bethlehem RD 2 and Barbara Anne Allshouse, North Third Clarion. Kenneth Eugene Ehrhart, Aliquippa RD and Aline June Gallagher, West Monterey. Robert Edward Deitz, Sligo -RD 2 and Theresa Jean Wike, Lamartine: the neighborhood, as well as a stronghold against Indian attack The fortified church was about two and a half miles from Fort McDowell and was so well situated that Indians were never known to attack it, as they found it easier to approach Fort McDowell, unobserved. Little exact information about the French and Indian War is given except James McCullough's note beginning: "Ye fort at ye One outrage told of in the histories is the killing of John Wasson which occurred in the country tributary of Steele's Fort.

Wasson's place was the Rockdale farm, long owned by the Keeloffers, and later by the Kennedys of the Baker quarry. On April 5, 1756, Fort McCord, just a few miles away, had fallwith a loss of many lives. Seed lime was at hand and John Wasson was busy tilling his land. Ann Wasson had left her seven children at Fort Steele and had gone the plantation, risking her life that she might be at the side of her husband. Without warning they were attacked by Indians and John was horribly mangled and scalped; Nancy was taken captive and their home was burned, A party of Steele and Peter families went out in pursuit, but their efforts were vain.

We find this account in the Pennsylvania Gazette, May 26, 1756, page 10R. "The authorities were notified and John Potter, the first sheriff of Cumberland County took charge. The question was what should be done with the children. The older ones, young lads nearly grown, told of an uncle, a brother of their mother, who lived in Newton, Bucks County, It was decided that they should go to him and the following was written: "Mr. Robert Means: These are to certify to you that your brother John Wasson was barbarously killed last Wednesday by the Indians and his wife carried captive; and as the time is 130 Registered For Mid- Winter Event Y-Teens are in full completing their plans for the Y-Teen Mid Winter Conference to be held today and Saturday at the YWCA.

Over 80 Y-Teens from Meadville, Titusville, Kane and Warren and 50 girls from Oil City will participate. Serving on the greeting committee are: Diane Carnahan as chairman, Karen Kinch, Judy Olmes, Marge Mitcham, Kathy Huey, Mrs. Donald Mrs. Major Olmes and' Mrs. Merle Mitcham.

The punch committee consists of Sue Hewey and Donna Wynkoop. Serving in the check room will be Mrs. Brengle Sheatz, Mrs. Floyd Fry, Jerry Huey, Jane Koener, Karen Hamilton, Debby' Uhlot and Nancy Ryon. Barb Ferringer is chairman of the housing committee with aid from Elaine Mullins, Mrs.

William Hamilton and Linda Bhame. At the registration table will be Barb Ferringer, Elaine Mullins, Linda Bhame, Sue er, Jan Dinberg, Sharon Wynkoop and JoAnne Buckham. Yvonne Butryn is in charge of the decorations and Nancy Reagle, Linda Hamilton and Karen Hamilton are in charge of the programs. The stage committee consists Rebekah Lodge Has Birthday Party PARKER Lady Freedom Rebekah lodge held a birthday party Monday night at its regular meeting. A tureen dinner was served to 39 members: Mrs.

Wendell Latshaw, noble grand, conducted the business meeting. Plans were made for the district meeting to be March 16 in the lodge rooms. Dinner is to be served by the ladies of the Perryville church. A rummage and bake sale will be held in the old post office building, Parker, on March 6 and 7. A weighing in party and a cake walk were held, adding a nice amount to the treasury, Spelling Bee Set In Rockland The Sixth Grade Spelling Bee will highlight the Monday night, meeting of the Rockland PTA.

The event will begin at 8 p.m. in the Rockland Grade School. Also on the agenda for the meeting is a silent auction. JUST RECEIVED A TRUCK LOAD OF MacINTOSH ROME and RED DELICIOUS APPLES 5 bs. 49 Full Peck 89c bu.

2.99 BANANAS 8 lb. $1 Temple--Large Size ORANGES doz. 69c Pink or While Seedless Grapefruit 5 LETTUCE 2 heads 49c BETTER QUALITY--MORE FOR YOUR MONEY NEW YORK STATE OPEN-AIR FRUIT MARKET MAIN ST. of Peggy O'Neil, Sally Baugher and Mrs. Paul Flinchbaugh.

Luncheon plans are being completed by Mrs. Donald Carnahan and Mrs. R. R. Buckham as co-chairmen.

Others assisting on this committee are Mrs. John McFate, Mrs. Harold Butryn, Mrs. Roberts Lowers and Mrs. Maurice Dinberg.

The co-chalrman for the conference are Jan Dinberg and Susan Brodman. From Cross To Crown' Is Lent Service Theme CLARION "From Cross to Crown" will be the theme for the Lenten sermons in the First Methodist Church, Clarion. The sermon series will begin this Sunday. During the Lenten season, there will be two morning ship services with the membership of the congregation and the public invited to worshlp at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

"The Crisis of Love" will be the sermon topic for this Sunday. The Girls' Chorus under the direction of Miss Frances Shope will render the anthem at 11 a.m. with Mrs. Edwin E. Hach as the organist.

There will be special music also for the 8:30 a.m. worship. The service will be broadcast over WWCH in Clarion for those confined at home, hospital and convalescent homes. The sermons for the olher Sundays of Lent are: "The Response of Responsibility," March 1: "Creative Conflict," March "The Passion Magnitude Sunday, of March Prayer," There will be a special announcement for the srevice of Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter. Dorcas Class Gives To March Of Dimes SLIGO The Dorcas Class of the Sligo Presbyterian Church met for its February meeting at the home of Mrs.

Nettie Miller. Mrs. Jenna Craig was co-hostess. During the business session a donation of $5 was given to the' March of Dimes. Mrs.

Mary Staugenhoupt presided and a discussion was held concerning the new chairs for the Sunday School room. Mental Health Meet Postponed Venango County Mental Health Association announced that its meeting set for Monday has been postponed to 7:30 p. m. Monday, March 2. It will bei held in the Franklin American Red Cross office.

At that time plans will be completed for observance of Mental Health Week. Declares Dividend NEW YORK (AP) Great Western Sugar Co. of Denver declared the regular quarterly! dividend of 35 cents on common shares and a yearend extra of 55 cents. Both are payable April 2 to shareholders of record March 10. captive; and as the time is exceeding dangerous in these parts, and no relatives of the orphans here to take care of them, the children desire to go to you, and all things considered it appears to be most advisable; and with them we send you en account of his estate.

His debt is near 50 pounds and if you desire to administrate them, send word or corne with the lads, yourself being the highest relative. Signed, John Potter." Just where Ann Wasson spent her captivity is not known, She was held captive three and onehalf years. On November 27, 1759, a pass granted Teedyuscung, Delaware King at Bothlehem, 1 to conduct four white captives; two women and two boys, to the governor. Ann Wasson was identified as one of the captives. Timothy Horsfield's pass to Teedyuscung read: "These are to request all his majesties leige people to suffer the bearer King Teedyuscung and Daniel with seven other Indians, men and women, having with them four white captives, two women and two boys, to pass unmolested, to Philadelphia, their business to deliver said captives to his honor the governor.

Signed Timothy Horsfield." On December 1759, Ann Wasson was delivered by Teedyuscung to James Hamilton, Lt. Governor of the province of Pennsylvania. The other woman was Maria, wife of Conrad Wagoner. The hoys were nearly naked and destitute. The Lt.

Governor, in his message to the legislature, asked that they provide necessary clothing for the boys. Ann Wasson was reunited with her children. Her brother, Robert Means, had raised six of her children with ten of his own. In 1769 Ann Wasson lived at Mercersburg. Several links are missing in the story where she was reunited with her children, where she died, and where she was buried.

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