The Oil City Derrick from Oil City, Pennsylvania • Page 3

THE DERRICK 3 Tiicsdiiy.Ottnbci-21. IU75 Former City Scout Director Feted At Retirement A former Oil City man who served Irom 1951 to 1955 here as executive dlrerinr nf ihr. ri Johnson Has Good Attendance Mark happy with votes their congressmen have cast on various Issues this year, they may derive some consolation from knowing hat I heir lawmakers have come down on one side or Die other on mosl By ALAN BERLOW Derrick Washington Bureau WASHINGTON While mosl people arc probably more in tcrested In how their congressman voles on par reservation Instead. Mrs Minnighsaid.il purchased a large Iract of land In the Tidloule area and now operate it as a reservation along with Camp Sligwanriish in Madison In emphasizing the worth ol the Hoy Seoul program. King pointed out that 90 per cent ol the American astronauts were lormer scouts and Iwo thirds uf the medals earned in the Pacific during World War 11 were presented lo former scouts.

"The scouting program is geared to help bovs acquire character, initiative and responsibility." he said, adding that most boys join, however, just loliave fun Blaine and Amy Slover. former Oil City Icacliers now living In Atlanta, Gn. John and Rita O'Brien, formerly of Oil City and associated wiih Camp Colfman, now living in Pittsburgh. Also, George D. Mlnnlgh and family Of Eden.

N.Y., formerly of Franklin. Minnigh was a staffer al Coflman and Ihe formerly mentioned Stover was on the council slalf here. Pictures ol River Hirige formed a pictorial backdrop al the close ol the retirement dinner. Mrs. Minnigh said the North east Ohio Council at one lime considered purchasing the Hammermill-Rond tract ol land at River Hidge or a scout graduated from Oil City High School In 1951.

When they left here their daughter. Betty, now of Rosebud, S.D., was a high school sophomore and their son, Chayies, was In grade school. He now lives In Louisville. Ky. The Kings haw three grandchildren.

Originally from Union City. King taught school at one time In Bessemer. Present at Friday night's dinner from this area were Mr. and Mrs. A D.

Mlnnlgh ol 1117 Chestnut Franklin, close friends of the Kings. The Kings frequently return to Franklin for visits. Among greetings sent to the dinner were from some former area residents including: It will be good to get out of all that responsibility," was his comment before 250 guests at Hellricgel's, site ol the dinner. King met Ford originally in 1974 when Ford was vice president and keynote speaker at a National Boy Scout meeting In Hawaii. King at the lime o( retirement had been serving since I960 as executive of the Northeast Ohio Boy Scout Council.

He and his wile, F.velyn. live at 211 Square Drive in Madison. In recognition of his service, the council presented to him and his wife a cruise on the Song of Norway in the Caribbean this coming January, one of many farewell presentations. While he was execulive director ol the 'Col Drake Council here membership Under his leadership, the council Inaugurated the Explorer Encampment, Opcralion Zero, Paul Bunyan training camp for leaders and training roundlablcs for all three phases of the local scouting program. He left here to take a similar position In McKeesport.

He was a member of notary here, American Legion, assisted In YMCA campaigns, was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church and teachcror the Lighthouse Class. His wife, Evelyn, was a former president of the Grace WSCS, YWCA execulive board secretary, secretary of the local Council of Church Women and the Women's Club Federation, a member and officer ol the Belles Lettres Club and a Cub Scout den mother. Their daughter, Doris, now Mrs. Draper of Herrman, Drake Boy Scout Council received a personal letter of congratulations this weekend Trom President Gerald Ford when he retired as a professional scouter in Madison, Ohio. He is Donald King, who was active in community affairs here during his local tenure as scout executive orn January 1951 until May 1955.

King received a personally autographed picture of the President along with the congratulatory letter at the retirement dinner Friday night in Mentor, Ohio, on his 65th birthday. He had served as a professional scouter for 34 years. "I dread retiring alter having worked 60-to-80 hour weeks but ticular issues than in the number of voles he or she has cast, voting attendance records do lei constituents know whether a congressman is fulfilling one of his most basic functions. Meadow's Liver Pudding $119 i So far this year. Pennsylvania congressmen gel high marks (or attendance during voles in Ihe House Rep.

Albert Johnson. It-Smethport. voted on 8.5 per cenl or the lirsl 500 votes allied so far this year, according to Knox Mayor Accuses jumped from 1.800 members in 76 units to 2.500 members In 102 units. Red White Saltines igures provided by his office. UNICEF Collection Council Of Politicking I) Murth a Rep.

49 got an 88 i per cenl 1 Lb. Pkg. Johnstown grading Is Scheduled Here Seneca and Rouseville on the chair tendance lias improved political opponenls hove hit poor attendance records iship of Major PINOAK SUPER DUPER Snco-Sollno Road Op.nDolly to9 November 2. All Edward Holmberg of the KNOX Last week borough council awarded bids for two school Hashing lights along 3.18 near the Old Slate Road. In conjunclion with this action by council, Mayor Jennifer Wesner accused council of waiting lo election lime lo lake affirmative action.

In a subsequent slalemenl yesterday, Ihe mayor pointed out: aside like everything else I've ever brought up." As mayor. Mrs. Wessner said she is head of the police department. She is disturbed because the police committee of council never contacted or consulted with her or Ihe chief of police "in any way. shape, or form" about the flashers.

"It was all done behind our backs." she charged. "II was a year ago mot Iwo years ago as was previously reported in Tiie Derrick) when the flashers on Route M8 was first brought to Ihe attention of the council by parents and myself who were concerned for Ihe salcty of the children crossing Route DM. "A couple of limes over the year when I attempted to bring up the flashers, il was shoved Thirteen churches in the Oil City area have signed up lo parlicipate in the annual collection for Hie United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF). Salvation Army. Churches cooperating are Bethel, Calvary, Grace, congi collecting will have an official orange and black UNICEF collection box, it was announced.

The project is being spon- their jobs. So. while sylvanians ma; Sunday luto 5 Civ Top Value Stampi No T.V, SUmps on Sun. Sales The collection in Oil City will by the Oil City be October 26 and 27 and in Association of Churches under "My home gas bills are going up just like yours." Rouseville, Seneca and Trinity United Methodist. Christ and Good Hope Lutheran, First United and Hasson Heights United Presbyterian, Help of Christians, Second Free Methodist and the Salvation Army.

Assisting also will be fifth and sixth graders from St. Stephen School and members of Youth Alternatives. UNICEF is marking its 25th anniversary this year. It was originally sel up lo aid needy children around the world by raising funds for food, clothing and medicines. 'fJ8 Incidents Reported To Police A burglary and two thefts from vehicles have been reported lo Ihe Oil City police.

Thomas Moore of 18 Halyday St. reported someone broke into his home sometime between noon and 3 pm Sunday. Officers said someone entered through an unlocked cellar door and came into the house through a floor vent. Police said six cans of beer were all that was discovered missing. Betty J.

Douglas of 57 Oak Grove St. reporled tools, stereo tapes and other materials, at a lotal estimated value of some JHO, were taken from her car Sunday morning while it was parked in fronl of her home. Richard Mallory of 49 Plummer St. reported four stereo tapes, valued at $25, were taken from his pick-up truck while Ihe vehicle was parked al Plummer and Spruce streets. Fujid-Raising Dinner Today RIMERSBURG The United Church of Christ in Rimersburg will sponsor a fund raising dinner today lo raise money for the new parsonage.

A complete steak dinner will be served, beginning at 4:30 pm until adults $3. children under twelve tl. 75 Linda Harrington. Customer Service representative National Fuel Gas AT RSVP EVENT Pearle Ensle, 82, holds the cake she won at yesterday's coffee elatch of the Venango County Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Seventy-three volunteers attended the program and dinner', the second monthly coffee elatch held by RSVP.

Director David Hildebrand presented slides on Venango Human Services Center and described the services available at the complex. To Puy-Rent-Sell Use Classified "And no one knows it better because my job at the gas company is telling people why." CHRISTMAS CLUBBERS! Don't forget, 1975 Christmas Clubs must be completed by October 27 to receive interest! season dealing with meter reading, billing and service. Efficiency is a must. It means fast, helpful answers to customer questions. If we can cut down call time, we can give you better, service the year 'round." Linda Harrington is one example of the hundreds of men and women at National Fuel Gas who work hard to provide you with the most efficient natural gas service possible.

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