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PAGE ELEVEM OIL CITY DEPARTMENT Office 214 Seneca St. Telephone 4360 Office 214 Seneca St. Telephone 4360 niE NEWS-IIEItALD, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1032. STATION WLBW TO September Sale Special GREATER Movio Season ALL THE NEW BIG HITS ARE HERE ETO ERIE IN 1 WOMEN'S NEWS PERSONALS CLUBS Elizabeth Pollard Itlank, Editor Office 4360 Residence SG56-R. FOUNDiQS Of HOMO'S F4HST MOVtHO HCTUfft THtATM rinCT TH INTR0DU SOUO WCTUBIi 0UT5IDI 0 HlW VOUlt riKJl IU PRUENT LOW WittD.

HIGH CLASS FAMILY VAUOEVILLC ABOUT 2 WEEKS Continuous Showing 1 LAST TIMES TODAY MAURICE CHEVALIER in ySrYour Old Stove Expect to be at New Location Between October 5 and 10 Selecting Studio. y. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE TP BE HELD OCT. 7 T0 12 Observance of Anniversary of Founder to be Feature of Ef-fort-R. M.

Stanton, Chairman. LOVE ME TONIGHT" Past Grands Meet. Forty members of the Past Grands Association of Rebekah lodges of Venango county attended the regular monthly meeting, held1 In the Odd Fellows temple In this city Wednesday afternoon and evening. Dinner was served at 6 o'clock, and was followed by a business session conducted by the president, Mrs. Gertrude Heid, of Franklin.

The following social committee was appointed TO BROADCAST SERIES HERE FRIDAY STARTS TWENTY MEN SENT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA i 1 1 A FOR ONE WOMAN'S for the next two months: Mrs. Sarah Stuart and Mrs. Katherine Hong, of Oil City; Mrs. Daisy Hoover and Mrs. Bertha MeKissiek, of Polk; Miss Mae Gardiner and Mrs.

Jennie Stevens, of SIN TH LLU LAW Franklin. The entertainment commit 1 1 tee comprises Mrs. Clara Kinney of Radio station WLBW will be moved to Erie early next month, probably between October 5 and1 October 10, it was announced today by Manager William Pope, of the local station. The definite date for removal to Erie cannot be fixed, it was explained, until details have been completed regarding the placing of the studios and transmitter at Erie. Radio fans of this section will be pleased1 to learn that the World Series baseball games between the Chicago Cubs and New York Tankees which starts next week will be broadcast by WLBW.

It is expected that the removal of the station will delayed until after the completion of the series, and the games will be broadcast from Oil City; Mrs. Alice Alters, of Frank lin. and Mrs. Minnie Doutt, of Polk. Last evening's program was fea on rv COOPER I 1 NL IN tured by a playlet "Sam and Henry at the Dentist," presented by Miss Jessie Sanford, Mrs.

Minnie Glancy, 'D CIS land the Deep' 7 One of the closing features of the membership campaign of the Oil City X. M. C. A. will be the observance of the 111th anniversary of the birth of Sir George Williams, founder of the international organization.

The membership drive here will open on October 7 and close on October 12, and it Is planned to invite a number of founders of the local institution to be present on October 11. The Oil City is 45 years old this year, being one of the oldest organizations in the city with the exception of several of the churches. The Toung Men's Christian Association was organized 88 years ago by Sir George Williams, of London, and associations throughout the nation are planning celebrations in commemoration of the anniversary. R. M.

Stanton, president of the Oil City school board and of the Keystone Public Service has been named general chairman of the membership campaign, and an organization of workers will be formed within a few days. i Mrs. Dora Walters and Mrs. Anne Latcha w. It was announced that the next meeting will be held on the third Wed nesday in October, in the Odd Fel lows hall in Franklin.

Oil City through a hook-up with the Columbia chain 6imilar to those of former years. The broadcasting of the games from ft With "Robertshaw Heat Regulator Arrange Music for Meeting. Robert L. Keck will be guest solo Oil City will assure perfect reception of the play-by-play account in this ist at the Reciprocity Day meeting of district, despite weather conditions here, and will provide an opportunity the Belles Lettres Club, in the club auditorium at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, when the various federated And These Extra Features No other stove at this price has so many features. Robertshaw Heat Regulator.

Porcelain inside and full insulation. finish. $5.00 for your old stove regardless of age or condition. clubs of the citv will be guests of RECENT DEATHS. Quantity limited.

EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS to hear the games to many who might otherwise miss the broadcast, one of the years greatest sports events. Representatives of the local station have been working on the selection of a site for the transmitter and studios at Erie for the past several weeks, and tentative locations have been chosen. These locations have not yet been approved by the radio, commission, however, and work on the units will be delayed until this sanction has 'been received. ou; Yba Can iep Small savings accounts may be compared to the little brooks and creeks which grow into larger streams and finally become great rivers, which carry the trade and industry of our country. Your savings become a part of this mighty force, which will bring better times.

4 INTEREST ON SAVINGS tl C0 SFrust Ola Mrs. Lavina Jane Kirkwood. Mrs. Lavina Jane Kirkwood. aged 72 years, widow of the late John W.

Kirkwood, died at the family home in Rouseville at 12 o'clock noon Thursday, after a month's illness. She was the daughter of Andrew J. Phone 4193 Phone 4193 Belles Lettres members. (Mr. Keck will sing a group of three numbers (a) "Goodbye Bill;" (b) "Just a Little After Taps." words by Fetheimer, music by Kirnell; (c) "Keep the Home Fires Burning." words by Lena Ford, music by Ivor Nohello.

The principal speaker for the afternoon win be Dr. Warner S. Woodring. professor of history and political economy at Allegheny College. Meadville, who win speak on "England in a New World." A social hour will follow the meeting, and tea will be served, with Mrs.

Frank c. Hutchison as chairman, and Mrs. B. L. Wood, vice chairman, of the entertainment committee.

Oil City's Greatest Furniture Store and Charlotte Mortimer Kirkwood, and was born at Rynd farm on January 11, 1S80. She spent her entire life at Kane-vine until 20 years ago. when she moved to Rouseville. She had lived there ever since. She was a member of the United Brethren church at Kaneville.

FORBIDDEN Vet this story could no longer be withheld. It is planned to maintain studios in the business section of the lake city. Officials have not yet decided whether steel or wood towers will be used, bul the erection of these will not require any great amount of time after approval of the location has been granted. Practically all of the equipment at the local studios and transmitting station will be taken, to Erie, with the Her husband died several years ago. Surviving are the following chil dren Mrs.

John E. Cunningham of Oil City: Miss Florence Kirkwood, at Mrs. Hughes Is Honored. Mrs. J.

E. Hughes was guest of hon home: Howard J. Kirkwood, Morris Wesley and Samuel all of Rouseville. The following brothers and or at a delightful birthday party held in honor of her birthday anniversary exception of the tower which now carries the antenna. The electrical devices and other equipment will be used in conjunction with, new equipment which will constitute the greater part Wednesday evening, in her home 900 NOW SHOWING She branded herself as shameless before the world bare her so that her brother, who had robbed her of love, might live Here is drama that you'll never forget, because it rings true East 2nd street.

Twenty friends and neighbors were present, and spent the evening in play sisters also survive: Mrs. Frank Owen, of Titusville; Mrs. John Dauben-speck, of Nowata, Andrew Kirkwood, of Texas, Al Kirkwood. of Oklahoma, James Kirkwood, of California, and Willis Kirkwood and David Kirkwood; of Oil City. ing oOO Prizes were presented to of the facilities of WLBW.

A number of changes will probably be made in the personnel of the staff of the station upon its removal from this citv, but officials were not pre Miss Mary Stanton and Mrs. Stephen r.TWELVETREKj Are You Looking Ahead Build up for your own success and prosperity. Save as much money as you possibly can. Educate yourself for greater things by keeping in touch with the small things of today. By opening a savings account and adding to it continuously your success is assured.

O'Brien. Refreshments were served in conclusion, and the feature of the decorations was a large birthday cake bak pared to make definite announcement regarding the members of the present Coming Monday "HOLLYWOOD TALKIE TEST" A most Extraordinary Attraction. staff w-ho will 'be retained at Erie. ed ror the occasion by Mrs. W.

E. The change of location will not Hughes, of 6 Pine street, a daughter in-law of the guest of honor. cause any lengthy interruption in the Mrs. Hughes was presented with a schedule ol programs from the station, it is expected. Broadcasting will prob-ablv be continued from the local stud number of gifts.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE ios to within 4S hours of the time broadcasts start at Erie. Watchmen to Elect Officers. The regular meeting of Fort Venah go No. 49, American Home Watch The First National Bank Established 1863 an honorary seat. Bishop Griffith preached at the evening service, with a large congregation in attendance from Pleasantville and the surrounding territory.

The conference will continue over the coming Sunday, and it is expected that the appointments for the coming year will be announced Saturday after- Mrs. Katherine Reichter. Mrs. Katherine Reichter, aged 71 years, widow of the late Fred Reichter, died at her home in Knox, Wednesday evening. She had been ill for several weeks.

(Mrs. Reichter was a cousin of the late J. C. Weaver of this city, whose death occurred three weeks ago, and was an aunt of the late Mrs. Fred Sleeman of this city.

She was a daughter of Adam and Lavina Gilger, and spent her entire life at Monroe, Clarion county, until the death of her husband 15 years ago. Since that time she had resided in Knox. She was a member of the Reform church at Monroe. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Frank Porter, of Wheeling, W.

and Knappenberger, ot Monroe. FREE METHODIST CHURCH OPENS AT PLEASANTV1LLE men, win De neld Friday evening in the fraternal Hall Association rooms, and officers for the ensuing year will be elected. Following the lodge session, an old Forty Pastors Present for Oil City noon or evening. GIRL SUFFERS BRUISES WHEK SHE FALLS OUT OF AUTOMOBILE ON CURVE Joan Oavanaugh, aged about 3 years, nlriest- daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

John fashioned costume party will be held, AMUSEMENTS District Sessions Rev. Wol cott Re-elected Secretary. witn prizes awarded for the best cos tumes ro men and women, and also to At the Drake. hoys and girls. many of these opportunities in con-Junction with the home, church, and school, he said.

Speaking before the Oil City Kiwan-is Club at its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Murray told of the value of work among boys during the "dangerous age." Modern inventions have created leisure time for boys which was formerly used in doing uauics am oia-rasnioned square The 34th, annual session of the Oil Maurice Chevalier's latest starring City conference of the Free Methodist picture, "Love Me Tonight," a Rouben -aancing win reature the evening's program, and refreshments will be served Church was convened yesterday after- Mamoulian production, closes its run Mrs. Katherine Gordon Is chairman of noon in the M. B. Miller memorial tab- at the Drake theatre tonight, ernacle on the Pleasantville camp The film, directed by Douben Ma- tne committee.

Friends of member are Invited to attend. grounds, with abont 40 preachers and moulian, has Jeanette MacDonald, as many lay delegatees in attendance Chevalier's feminine lead of previous u-neral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, and burial will be made in the Monroe cemetery. Miss Lena Miller. Misg Lena Miller, aged 13 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Augustus Miller, of R. D. 1, Venus, died at the Oil City hospital at 8 o'clock Wednesday night. She had been a patient in the hospital since September 19. The body was removed to the family home near Venus.

Many of the misisters and delegates productions, opposite the French star are accompanied by their wives or hus- again, with a supporting cast headed Cavanaugh, of this city, suffered severe bruises and narrowly escaped serious injury when she fell out of the car in which she was riding and slio several feet down the pavement partly on her head. En route from Oleopolis to Oil City about 3:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon the girl evidently leaned against the door handle of the car driven by Mrs. Thomas Stubler as the car rounded a curve on Plumer road, and she fell to the pavement, suffering severe bruises about the head, arms, and legs. XRay pictures are to be taken to determine whether or not she suffered bands. by Charlie Ruggles, Charles Butter- chores about the home or farm, and it is important that the youths be guided during this leisure time.

A small investment helping to guide a boy in the right direction will pay big dividends, he said, whereas if-he drifts into gang influence and lands in a reformatory it will cost the community $1,000 annually to maintain him there and he will find it very easy to become a criminal. The speaker com VALUES OF OLDER BOY MUMS TO BE TOPIC FOR DISCUSSION TONIGHT Community Recreation and Special Values of Older Boy Programs will be the topics for discussion at the session of the Boyology course at the K. of C. hall tonight tinder the direction of Btephen M. Murray, field secretary of he Boy Life division of the national headquarters of the K.

of C. Special needs of older boys were disused at the meeting last night, and Mr. Murray declared that the older boy has all the desires of a grown man but the experience of a child. Somewhere between the ages of 14 and 17 years new interests concerning especially self, Skill in sports, girls, the question of a job in life, a life philosophy, religion, and altruism, are awakened, he said, and indicate the approach to young manhood. Boys need adult counsel and facts concerning the problems between these ages, he stated, and require numerous Bishop G.

W. Griffith, of Los An- worth and Myrna Loy. geles, is presiding and the confer- Chevalier is cast as "the best little ence Is also favored by the presence tailor in all France," who, in spite of Bethel Ladies Aid Meets. An all day quilting session was held by the ladies' Aid Society of Bethel M. E.

church, in the parlors of the church on Wednesday. Mrs. George Ponlson was in charge of the work." It was announced that on the. first and third Wednesdays of each month, all day quilting meetings will be held in the church parlors, and on the first Wednesday, the -monthly business session will be conducted. On alternate Thursdays, the second and fourth, all day quilthig meetings will he held in the homes of various members, with tureen dinners served in the homes of Bishop William Pearce, of Titusville.

that fact, has trouble collecting his who offered the opening prayer in the bills. When Ruggles, an irresponsible afternoon. nobleman, fails to pay for 16 suits HIT ARRIVAL HERE The first session was opened with ordered, Maurice sets out to track him other injuries. The car. a large 7-passenger sedan OE BRIDGE II singing Charles Wesley's inspiring to his uncle's castle, hymn, "Jesus, the Name High Over There, passed off as a baron so that All," and for the scripture lesson.

Bish- he can remain until Ruggles can raise op Griffith read the first seven verses the funds, he meets and falls in love was occupied by Mrs. Thomas Stubler, Mrs. Daniel Cavanaugh. Mrs. John Work has been delayed on the re Cavanaugh, and the latter's daughter, of the fourth chapter of Second Conn- with aristocratic Miss MacDonald.

plimented the Klwanis Club for its work through the Big Brother movement and Unprivileged Child program. Guests at the meeting included Ki- wanian Harry Leyda, of Franklin C. J. It. Mason, F.

W. Alcorn and Dr. i D. M. Powers, of Oil City.

i L. Gavin will be the honorary chairman of the session of the institute tonight at o'clock in the of C. hall to which all men have been in- i vited. pairs to the State street bridge foot- who occupied one of the auxiliary walks until the arrival of an order of seats near the door. At the time of thians, giving an inspiring talk In connection with the reading.

The conference was organized by re- At the Lyric. lumber. the accident a car was approaching "Unashamed," story of a girl who is Supervisor and Inspector of Bridges election of Kev. 'll. oicott as sec- mttel aeainst her wn r.rtw i A.

C. Gilliland stated today that the material. No. 1 white oak stringe-s, from the opposite direction, and another machine was following the Stubler car at a comparatively close distance, and it was immediately feared that the girl might be struck by one of the other cars. opportunities to establish adeals ana habits of conduct through actual practice.

Older boy programs provide would be available within a short time Auxiliary Has Tureen Dinner. A tureen dinner preceded; the regular meeting of the G. I. A. to the R.

of L. in the Knights of Pythias lodge rooms Wednesday afternoon. Covers were laid for 15, and Mrs. Noyce Steele, Mrs. M.

L. Wensel and Mrs. J. A. Dempsey were hostesses.

A business session followed, with the president, Mrs. Horace Hirst, and the work resumed. The stringers are being purchased in Venango county at an exceptionally BURGLARS AT WAREHOUSE TODAY LEAVE HURRIEDLY MATRIMONIAL low cost. While the material could be had immediately at a high price it retary, after which the roll was called remarkable courtroom drama, will and delegates presented their creden-1 open today at the Lyric theatre for tlals. three days.

Helen Twelvetreee plays The following laymen were elected tne heroine whose indiscretions force to serve on the stationary committee: to face the choice of sacrificing her Frank Hendrickson for the Oil City honor or dooming her brother to death district; A. A. McLean for the Brad- at the hands of the executioner. Rob-ford district; Dr. C.

A. Van Valin for ert Young, who last scored in "New the DuBois district, and J. R. H. Bell MoraIs for 0id- an(i The Par.

for the Erie-New Castle district. These ade plavs the brother and the cast together with the following district also incudes LeWiS Jean Her-elders will constitute the stationing sholt John Monroe Owsley, committee: Rev. R. R. Blews, D.

Robert Warwick and Gertrude Mich-Rev. T. J. Lindsey. Rev.

W. J. Barkas apl Tne s(ory w.as written by BaTard and Rev. G. J.

Kelly. Bishop Griffilth author of "The Trial of Marv was deemed best to delay the work in order to take advantage of the saving to the county. OIL CITY GRIDDER LEADS MUSKIES AGAINST JACKETS PERSONALS Eugene Cleaves, of Xew Tork, spent yesterday in this city on for the XEW OGMOORD, 22. James (Red) Dorwart has been chosen by Coach Bill Lange, grid mentor of Muskingum college, to captain the Black and Magenta squad when they meet the fierce attack. of the Wavnes- will also serve on the committee.

nnp-nn' t.n "Within t-ho money you need Loans Made on Furniture and i'lunos The nominating committee was named as follows: Dr. R. R. Blews. ia(Jies of Christ Episcopal Rev.

A. J. Beattie, Rev. A. J.

Hill, i church are the first in the city to or- $25 UP TO 300 burg college Friday night at 8 o'clock. Sirs. C. H. Huff and daughter, Miss Mercedes, of Columbus, Ohio, former residents of this city, are visiting friends here.

Rev. T. Lindsey, A. A. McLean and Smallest Monthly Repayment Plan in Dorwart plays center for the Mus- ganize a sewing circle for makjng garments from government cloth dis J.

R. H. Bell. Pennsylvania. AXGOVE-FOUCHE.

Mrs. S. R. Parsons, of East Bissell avenue, announces the marriage of her daughter, Miss Lucille Fouche, of this city, to Walter S. Angove, son of Mr.

and Mrs. J. A. Angove, of street. The ceremony was solemnized on Monday, September 19.

There were no attendants. The bride is a graduate of the Oil City High School and also of the Oil City Hospital Training School for Nurses. For two years she was supervisor in the People's Hospital in Akron, but for the past three years has resided in this city. Mr. Angove is a graduate of the fclski Preparatory school and attended the University of Pittsburgh for three years.

He was employed by the Double-Day Hill Co. of Pittsburgh for several years, but since residing in this city has been employed "by the National Transit Pump and Machine Co. Mr. and Mrs. Angove will reside oh the Halyday Run road.

kies, and his choice Is indeed an Theft of a radio, an adding machine, and other articles from the Duncomb street warehouse of the Carnahan Transfer and Storage Co. was thwarted early this morning by the appearance of a Pennsylvania Railroad car inspector who noticed that a large door at the rear of the building was open, and investigated. A check-up today made by the company did not disclose any missing articles. The theieves twisted off the lock of the large steel door at the front of the building, broke a panel of glass in an inner door, and opened the rear door, evidently to take the goods out of the warehouse. They left the radio and udding machine near the large rear door when discovered about 12 :30 a.

m. Officers Joseph Kleean and Grant Hobaugh investigated, but found no one in the building. It is believed that there were several burglars and that they had a car pa rked in the vicinity ready to- take the stolen goods away. 1 monthly repays Conference sessions will be conduct- tributed through the Red Cross. The honor for the Oil City lad, as captains t'ni mntithlv renavs 50 loan l-OO loan 1.5 0 loan 2'O0 loan ed each forenoon from :30 to 11 ladies will meet at the church be-o'clock and the president will address tween 10 a.

m. and 4 p. m. on Tuesday, Miss Mary Ellen Isherwood, of Mr. and Mrs.

J. H. Isherwood. monthly repays 14 08 monthly repays 17.60 monthly repays 25'0 loan 3'0'Q loan at Muskingum are not chosen by popular vote of the team, but are appointed by the coach on the grounds of playing skill and merit only. the session each morning directly af September 27.

of West Third' street, has gone to Wel- ter devotions. lesley, where she will enter Pine Manor School. Rev. E. A.

Tapper, of the Illinois The game with YA aynesburg is one And other amounts In proportion. Call phone or write without obligation on your part whatever- Combine Your Bills and owe us only. We are an old established i conference, is representing the Free Methodist Publishing House with a fine of four which the JIusgies will play at night this season on schedule of eight hard games. line eof books. Bibles, mottoes, etc.

NEW DRESSES ARRIVE DAILY 5Irs. G. W. Griffith, president of the Rev. Walter Heinze, of Pittsburgh, pastor of the Brentwood Lutheran church.

Is spending several days with Rev. H. Bielenberg. of 'Pearl avenue, pastor of the Christ Evangelical Lutheran church. A son has been born at the Oil City Hospital to Mr.

and Mrs. L. M. Balt- company, )' UNION LOAN CO. I'hone 915 Z22 Senec St.

OU City, Pa. Second Floor, I. O. O. F.

Bide. Toung People's Missionary Society of the Free Methodist church, was intro 115 Sycamore 8fc OO CUr, Fs Ii duced to the conference and invited to zell, of Reno. I.

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