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The News-Herald from Franklin, Pennsylvania • Page 8

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Former Franklinites are married in California Church ceremony The United Methodist Church of Garden Grove, Calif. 1 was the setting Saturday afternoon. March 21, for the lovely spring ceremony which united in marriage Virginia Arlene Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Doucette of Phoenix, Ariz.

and Robert Keith King, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. King of Garden Grove. Both families are former Franklin residents.

Carl Smith gave his sister in marriage during the double-ring ceremony. Dr. Earl Kernahan officiated before an altar banked with white carnations and gladioli. Traditional wedding music was played by organist, Mrs. Darlene Kaysen, who also accompanied the soloist, Frank Dailey.

The bride was attired in a gown of Victorian design styled of polyester organza with Venitian lace bodice and empire chapel train. Her elbow-length veil of silk illusion was attached to a Camelot bandeau of Venitian lace enhanced with seed pearls and crystals. She carried a white Bible topped with a white rose cascade and detachable orchid. She observed all traditions. Miss Sara Hugus of Baltimore, former Franklin resident, attended the bride as maid of honor.

She was attired in a floor-length gown of ice pink polyester organza with applique flowers detailing the over-skirt. Her bouffant headpiece was of pink roses and net. Bridesmaids were Miss Kathleen Manculich of Pittsburgh and Miss Ronna King, sister of the bridegroom. They wore gowns fashioned identical to that worn by the honor attendant. They carried nosegays of pink rosebuds, carnations and gypsohila accented with ribbon streamers of multi shades of pink.

Mr. King accompanied his son as best man. Ushers were Donald Smith and James Stadtler. The mother of the bride chose a poudre blue dress of ribbon lace and silver accessories. Her corsage was of white orchids.

The bridegroom's mother selected a beige crepe dress with Couple plans open wedding on May Mr. and Mrs. Russell Clair Ferguson of Jackson Center RD 1 announce the engagement of their daughter, Cherry Lynn, to Howard Charles Duff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duff of New Castle.

Miss Ferguson is a 1967 graduate of Lakeview High School and was graduated from the Jameson Hospital School of Nursing in New Castle. Her fiance was graduated from New Castle High School in 1966 and has served in the U.S. Marines. An open wedding is planned by the couple on May 1 at the Millbrook United Presbyterian. Church.

Red Cross Nurses Aids meet at Elks Franklin Red Cross Nurses Aid Corps met for a dinner meeting at the Elks Club Tuesday evening. Sixteen members were in attendance. The committee included Miss Virginia Kopchak, Miss Geraldine Kopchak, Mrs. F. P.

Karns and Mrs. Andrew H. Keeley. Mrs. H.

T. Osburn gave the Invocation. Mrs. Walter Young, president, conducted the business meeting. It was voted to give $15 to the Cancer Fund.

The next meeting will be held in August with the following committee in charge: Mrs. Charles F. Ball, Mrs. H. T.

03- burn and Mrs. F. P. Karns. Livestock Club meets with Wool Growers Members of the 4-H Livestock Club met recently with the Venango County Sheep and Wool Growers Association in the Venango Federal Community Room.

The meeting was opened by Karen Martin, president. Roll call was answered by each member giving a description and plans for their project for this year. Jack Erway showed slides on the 4-H Fair. Bob Calvert, Mercer County agent spoke to the group on "Sheep Management." The next meeting will be held Buttermilk 4-H Buttermilk 4-H Club will meet at the James Snyder home at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Anyone interested in joining the group may attend. bride, and bridesmaids, Miss Andrea Pace, and Miss Judy Majors wore American beauty red floor-length frocks fashioned with empire bodices. They carried red heart-shaped nosegays with white carnations and red streamers. Flower girl, Robyn Conville, was identically dressed. Robert Stephens of Johnstown, formerly of Sandy Lake, was best man.

Ushers were Fred Gray and Clayton Vandiver. Jeff Morgan was ring bearer. A reception followed in the church social hall after which the couple departed for a wedding trip to Daytona Beach, Fla. The 1 new Mrs. Vaslavsky graduated from Glynn Academy, Brunswick in 1969 and attended Brunswick Junior College.

The Bridegroom was graduated from Lakeview High School in 1966 and is serving in the U.S. Navy formerly stationed at Glynco, Ga. The couple is residing in San Diego, where P.O. 3.C. Vaslavsky is stationed.

The bridegroom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner. Newlyweds are residing in San Diego, California Announcement was received ganist, Miss Carol Callahan, and from Brunswick, Ga. of the wed- the soloist, Mrs. Will Miller. ding of a Sandy Lake service- Escorted and given in marman and a student at Brunswick riage by her father, the bride Junior College.

wore a floor-length gown of peau The wedding was an event of de soie accented with a chapel Feb. 14 at 4 p. m. in the Pine train which flowed from the Ridge Baptist Church when waistline. Medallions of lace Miss Deidra Kaye Martin, embroidered with pearls and daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Clif- sequins accented the empire ford Martin of 182 Glyndale bodice and bell sleeves. The Court, Brunswick, became the A-line skirt was fashioned with bride of Raymond Joseph Va- an inverted pleat at the center slavsky, son of Mr. and Mrs. front.

Her veil of sheer illusion Joseph E. Vaslavsky of Sandy was secured by a headpiece of Lake. rose petals accented with seed The Rev. Allen Stephens, pas- pearls. She carried a cascade tor, heard the exchange of vows arrangement of miniature carin the double-ring ceremony be- nations enhanced with satin fore an altar accented with an streamers.

arch, baskets of gladioli, palms, The maid of honor, Miss and kneeling bench. Wedding Launa Martin, sister of the music was provided by the or- bride, and bridesmaids, Miss Velma Shawgo presides at executive meet An executive session of all the officers of the Women of the Moose was held Sunday afternoon in the Butler Moose Home. Mrs. Velma Shawgo, mer deputy grand regent, presided at the meeting. Many changes were discussed and a question and answer period followed.

Officers in attendance from Franklin were Mrs. Cyrena Jane Manning, chaplain; Mrs. Musetta Green, junior graduate regent; Mrs. Ruth Seifreit, recorder; and Mrs. Selena Barnes, treasurer.

Thirty officers ing Erie, Clarion, Corry, Clearfield, Franklin, Titusville, Punxsutawney and Chicora Chapters were present. Among those in attendance were six junior graduate regents, seven senior regents, live junior regents, six recorders, three chaplains and five treasurers. Following the meeting a luncheon was served by the Butler Chapter. Joyce Grill, Robert Neidich wed April 10 Mr. and Mrs.

George Grill of 802 Grant St. announce the marriage of their daughter, Joyce Anne Grill, to Robert Anthony Neidich, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Neidich of 1154 Otter St.

The nuptial mass took place Friday, April 10, at 8 p.m. in St. Patrick's Church with the Rev. Msgr. James M.

Powers officiating. Allen Neidich accompanied his brother as best man. Miss Debbie Xander of Oil City was maid of honor. The newlyweds are residing at 1260 Liberty St. District WSCS sets meeting The Spring meeting of the Franklin District of the Women's Society of Christian Service will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m.

in the Seneca United Methodist Church. The morning session will include a business meeting with election and installation of officers. A report on projects and Church Women United will also be given. The Rev. John Gordon, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, North East, will be the speaker at the afternoon session.

Those attending are to take a sack lunch. Dessert and coffee will be provided by the host church. Si Discover Pennsylvania Penn-Dutch Garden Tour VIA MOTORCOACH June 15-19 World-Wide Travel Consultants 437-3011 or 648-3903 McMULLEN TOURS 409-13th FRANKLIN Phone 437-3011 or 648-3903 Offices in Butler, Franklin, Erie Franklin and Oil City, Pa. Thursday, April 16, 1970 THE NEWS-HERALD-8 Mrs. Charles L.

Blystone gives enjoyable review for club women "Ruffles and Flourishes," warm and tender story of a simple girl who found adventure in the White House was reviewed in a pleasing manner by Mrs. Charles L. Blystone of Titusville on Monday for the members of the Woman's Club of Franklin. The book was written by Liz Carpenter whose job in the White House as staff director and later as press secretary to Lady Bird Johnson, gave her a wide experience in keeping 500 news hungry reporters happy, the image of the First Family unscathed, handle twelve hangling telephone lines, help arrange and produce Mrs. Johnson's whistle-stop tours and 1 safaris, write speeches and collaborate with speech writers, cope with intellectuals, artists, and the stars of stage and screen, live through White House luncheons, dinners and Miss Osterman engaged to wed Thomas Miller Mr.

and Mrs. A. C. Osterman of Pithole Road, Pleasantville RD 2, announce the engagement of their daughter, Leatrice to Thomas M. Miller, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Fred J. Miller of Sandy Lake RD 1. Miss Osterman is a 1968 graduate of Oil City Area High School and is a junior student at Clarion State College. Mr.

Miller was graduated from Lakeview High School in 1965 and is employed by Excavating and Trucking. Wedding plans are indefinite. John Kowal speaks to School Nurses John J. Kowal of the department of public welfare was the guest speaker at a dinner meeting of the Venango County School Nurses Organization held Monday in the Airways Restaurant. Miss Wauneta Girt, chairman of the organization, conducted a short business meeting during which time plans were made to attend a meeting of the Northwestern Region of School Nurses in Warren on May 2.

KLIVANS is Speidel Sweepstake's Headquarters A London vacation for two, $5,000 in cash and a 1970 Camaro. Check the May issues of McCall's and Good Housekeeping and see if you have a winning coupon. Over million dollars in prizes! Winners, see what you've won match your prize coupon here. KLIVANS JEWELERS FRANKLIN OIL CITY weddings and hang on to her sense of humor. In this lively chronicle of behind the scenes life in the White House during the Administration, the wittiest woman in the great society entourage tells it the way it was, with ready laughter and a few fleeting tears.

It was possible to experience with her the tingling that comes with the first gripping notes of "Ruffles and Flourishes" followed by "Hail to the Chief" and to hear the heart of history beat. Liz Carpenter, the author, was born Mary Elizabeth Sutherland in Salado, Tex. in the oldest plantation mansion in the state and always occupied by the same family. In 1942 she arrived in Washington, D. C.

with a bachelor of journalism degree from the University of Texas. She married Leslie Carpenter and they are the parents of two college-age students. Remarking on her White House experience, Liz Carpenter says "You can enter the White House a partisan but you don't leave it as one. You can only feel understanding, support and sympathy for the family there." Mrs. J.

A. Minin, program chairman, introduced Mrs. Blystone. The Sygramami Strings composed of Mrs. Earl Hovis, Mrs.

Alton Yard and Mrs. Paul Harry, violinists, and Mrs. W. B. Wilson, celloist, accompanied by Mrs.

Elton Martin presented several music selections. They were introduced by Mrs. Ned Shawkey, music chairman of the day. Mrs. James Johnston, president, opened the meeting.

Mrs. Robert Mitchell was in charge of the meditation and used as her theme "A Time for Mrs. A. J. Barron, membership chairman, introduced the following new active members received during the year: Miss Alice Bennett, Mrs.

Joseph Cioppa Mrs. Burton A. George, Mrs. Eric Lindberg, Mrs. Richard Lowry, Mrs.

Charles McClelland, Mrs. Arthur G. Maier, Mrs. C. V.

Miller, Mrs. George W. Moyer, Mrs. Grace Nellis, Mrs. Fred M.

Reese and Mrs. Leona Spence. The following were also received into active memberships during the year, Mrs. Esther Cornelius, Mrs. Elwood B.

Deeter, Guy S. Heffernan and Mrs. William H. Karns III. Mrs.

Bert R. Adams is an associate member. Mrs. Barron presented a lifetime membership certificate to Mrs. L.

L. Burger who has been a Woman's Club member for 40 years. Two other members were also recognized, Mrs. S. B.

Babcock and Mrs. F. A. Pankratz. Miss Virginia Fletcher, sponsored by the club, won first prize in the county sewing contest for her two-piece dress and coat ensemble.

Mrs. Max Frey, club member, won second place with her oil painting in the fine arts competition. The afternoon activities concluded with a refreshment hour honoring the new members and guests. The service table was lace covered centered with an attractive arrangement of pink and white snapdragons. Mrs.

John Mackell was chairman with Mrs. William N. Glasser as co-chairman, assisted by Mrs. Wayne A. Blair, Mrs.

R. A. Hancox and Mrs. Roy McGarrah. Greeters were Mrs.

D. David Kessler, Mrs. Roy McGarrah, Mrs. Gertrude Pardee and Mrs. Katie Shook.

MRS. ROBERT KEITH KING beige and orange accessories complemented by a corsage of cymbidium orchids. The grandmother of the bride was presented a pink rosebud corsage. A reception was held in the church social room. A three tier cake topped with white doves and wedding bells and flanked by lighted tapers centered the bridal table.

Following a wedding trip along the coastal cities of central California, the couple is residing in Garden Grove. For traveling the bride wore a navy blue, long sleeve sheath dress topped with a red and white sleeveless coat and white accessories. The newlyweds are both graduates of Franklin High School, class of 1965. The new Mrs. King is also a graduate of California State College, California, Pa.

in 1968 where she was affiliated with Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity. She is employed as Credit Manager for the Klinger of Torrence, Calif. Her husband graduated from New Castle Business College in 1967. Sgt. King is a personnel specialist in the U.

S. Air Force Consolidated Base Personnel Office, stationed at Norton Air Force Base, San Bernadino, Calif. He completed an 18-month tour of duty overseas in October, 1969. A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the bridegroom's parents. Betty Brown is speaker at services this evening Miss Betty Brown, Van Orin, Ill.

is the featured speaker at the fellowship meetings at the Church of the United Brethren of Christ, 160 Atlantic to be concluded today. The Franklin Church is hosting the Sandusky Branch of the Women's Missionary Association. Miss Brown, a native of Illinois, has served in Honduras in Central America as a missionary under the auspices of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ since 1950. During this time she has been active in Christian Education, literature distribution, teaching, women's activities, and literacy promotion. She has been a key person in the development of an expanded Spanish Christian, literature program on the field.

The Rev. Nelson Vance is TODAY'S RECIPE Hawaiian Pot-Roast 3 to 4-pound beef arm blade pot roast 3 tablespoons lard or drippings cup soy sauce cup water teaspoon pepper teaspoon ground ginger 1 medium-sized onion, sliced can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces One-third cup sliced celery can (9 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained cup water 2 tablespoons flour Brown pot-roast in lard or drippings. Pour off drippings. Add soy sauce, cup water, pepper, ginger and onion. Cover tightly and cook slowly 3 to May 12 at the Paul Martin Home.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Gadsby and Mrs. AgInes Guiste. Mistu Harbor m. Cherie Wolfkiel is feted at bridal shower 802 St.

St. his at Cherie Wolfkiel, bride-elect of Richard Riddle, was honored at bridal shower recently in the social rooms of the Grace Lutheran Chruch. Hosting the event were Mrs. H. M.

Wygant, a grandmother; and aunts of the bride-to-be, Mrs. Dale Heffernan, Mrs. Hunter Wright of Cooperstown and Mrs. Ronald Graner of Akron. Prizes in games were awarded to Miss Janice Beer, Mrs.

Richard Schiffer, Mrs. Paul Wile and Mrs. Dora Wile. A blue and pink theme was highlighted with an umbrella decorated with flowers in shades of blue which centered the gift table. The serving table was adorned with candelabra accented with blue and pink flowers.

Among the guests were those attending from Harrisville. The wedding will take place on May 16. pastor. Miss Brown will speak at the services this evening at 7:30 p.m. Salami Makes a Hit To give new zest to egg salad sandwiches, add chopped or ground salami.

Try the same trick with the stuffing of deviled eggs. The meat will add heartiness as well as extra flavor. Broiler Lunch For a quick luncheon dish that is out of the ordinary, cut luncheon meat in 1-inch cubes and alternate with 1-inch slices of banana on small skewers. Place on rack of broiling pan, 2 3 inches from the heat. Broil until golden brown, turning once.

Split round hamburger buns and toast in broiler at the same time. Serve a cabbage salad and milk. Man Plus Machine The average farmer has more horsepower working for him, in form of machines rather than horses, than does the average factory worker. This enables the farmer to produce seven times as much per hour today than 50 years ago. hours or until meat is tender.

Combine mushrooms, celery and pineapple. Add to meat and continue cooking 20 to 30 minutes or until celery is tender. Remove meat to heated platter. Mix together cup water and flour. Add to cooking liquid and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.

Serve I gravy servings. with pot-roast. to Farmer Feeds 43 Before the Civil War, the American farmer produced food and fiber to feed and clothe himself and three other persons; by the beginning of World War II that figure had jumped to the farmer and 11 persons; today it's the farmer and 42 other persons. This substantial decrease in rural labor releases the majority of our population to work in other jobs in this country's current urban-centered technological economy. COUNTRY FURNITURE 13th and Grant, Franklin Phone 432-8218 Plan 'n a wedding? BEDROOM SETS LIVING ROOM SUITES BREAKFAST SET TOTAL DISCOUNT NO CHARGE FOR LAY-AWAY Daily 10 to 5 Open 7 'Til 9 Mon.

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