The News-Herald from Franklin, Pennsylvania • Page 15

OIL CITY DEPARTMENT NEWS STAFF Robert J. Moran, Shirley D. Voelker, Mary Jane Leicht Telephone Oil City 676-2729 or 676-2720 Local State Office Aids 5 Accidents In A Area Nurse Placement Investigated OIL CITY Families or individuals in the Oil City-Franklin-Titusville area who find themselves needing nursing services should avail themselves of a special service operated by the local office of Pennsylvania's Bureau of Employment Security, David J. Hanna, manager, advised today. Mr.

Hanna said that his office is one of 12 such offices operating licensed practical nurses' registries. Licensed Practical Nurses' Registries are operated by the Allentown. Altoona. Bethlehem, Easton. Harrisburg, Johnstown, Levittown, New Kensington, Oil City, Reading, Philadelphia Professional and Clerical and Williamsport Local BES Offices.

"The primary purpose of these registries is to provide a placement service for licensed practical nurses which will assure the public professional Program of Slides To Be Shown To Groups at Trinity OIL CITY George F. Steck will present a slide program on Camp Lend-A-Hand for two separate groups Thursday in the Trinity Methodist Church. Steck, Oil City photographer and a member of Trinity Church, will make the first presentation Thursday morning when he entertains the Oil City SubDistrict Methodist ministers and their wives, scheduled to meet at 10:30 a.m. He will present the program again at 7:30 p.m. for the meeting of the Trinity Methodist Men's Club.

Camp Le is a summer camp for handicapped children. Steck went to the camp this past summer to take pictures so that he could give audience an idea of how it operates. The handicapped children and the workers won his dedication. Appearing with Steck in the morning will be Mrs. Wayne Mook, executive diector, of the Venango County Crippled Childen's Society.

She will describe the and the program for children throughout Pennsylvania. She will conduct a question and answer session. Steck, who has won many honors for excellence in photography, turned his lens this summer on camp life for a handicapped child. He captured a human interest story. He has become an enthusiastic supporter and promoter of the work with crippled children.

Steck has been an amateur photographer since he was eight years old. He joined the Venango Camera Club in 1946. His ability has brought him photographic awards and recognition from local and national clubs. Following the program Thursday morning, the sub-district group will hold a brief business session, to be followed by a noon lunch in charge of the Trinity Woman's Society of Christian Service. All men of the church are invited to the evening event.

Karle, president, will preside. Others participating will be Charles M. Harbison, devotional leader; Henry M. Thomas, song leader; J. W.

Hagerty, pianist, Nick Collins, lunch. Training Session Slated for Police OIL CITY--The local Police In-Service training session for the month of November will be held this evening at the Council Chambers today. Subject for the session will be stolen car investigation and salvage racket. Instructor for the session will be special Agent Harold L. Stevens.

During World War II, he served with Miltiary Intelligence and returned to the Police Department following his discharge from the United States Army. Special Agent Harold Stevens is a native of Ithaca, N. and is a 30-year veteran in law enforcement. He originally entered the as a patrolman on N. Police profession, Department in 1936.

Agent Stevens is a nationallyknown expert on stolen motor vehicle investigations. He is married and the father of two sons. All area police are invited to attend the session, which will be held at Council Chambers on Wednesday, November 15, 1967, from 7 p. m. to 10 p.

m. Home. Officers for the rites included Robert Becker, worshipful master; Donald Mortimer, senior warden; John Snyder, junior warden; and Clyde Will, chaplain. New Math, LibraryNeeds Discussed At School Meeting Despite inclement weather last night, a large number of parents attended the Home and School Association meeting at St. Stephen's School.

A short business meeting was in charge of Daniel Shannahan, president. Reports were given by various officers. The Very Rev. Monsignor William R. Hastings, pastor of the parish spoke to the parents a and referred to an announcement of a book fair scheduled for the February meeting.

Msgr. Hastings, in commenting on the parish school's program for the past two years, to place books in the school library as memorials or as gifts in honor of friends or relatives, praised the work of the volunteer services of Mrs. Leo Hrinya, of Seneca who has made the library one of the most outstanding school libraries in the area. The monsignor also noted with approval a plan of the school's executive committee to urge anyone interested in aiding the work of the school and particularly the library, to make bequests in their will for such purposes. Msgr.

Hastings also reminded the parents that under Pennsylvania School code mandate, the school library must have 10 books per student by 1972. He noted that there are approximately 600 students in the school. "This, he added, "is one of the main reasons for the book fair at your next meeting, at which time books will be available for anyone wishing to purchase them for the school library." Sister Donald Marie, O.S.B., principal of the school explained to the parents of the program to follow the meeting. Since there are two classes for each of the eight grades, the parents were invited to visit each class room in which their child attended one for instruction of the new math and the other, to hear what is expected of the child in regards to other homework and his or her attendance at class. The program proved quite interesting to the parents and was more or less a contribution of the previous meeting in regards to the new math program.

Following the business meeting, which was closed by a prayer by Father David Findlay, assistant pastor of the parish, the parents and teachers enjoyed refreshments in the school cafeteria. Eagles to Hold Installation OIL CITY The initiation of new candidates will be held at 8 p.m. today at the Eagles Club. All candidates are asked to report by 7:30 p.m. The Franklin degree team will be in charge of the installation.

Immediately following the meeting, refreshments and a luncheon will be served. Announcement was made that the Eagles annual bazaar for members and their guests will be held Friday from 9 12 p.m. Trooper to Talk At PTA Session State police Trooper Edward S. Pasi of Erie will be the guest speaker at the meeting of the Oil City, Venango, Forest Area PTA Council at 7:30 p.m. today in the Lincoln School cafeteria, Harriott Avenue.

The trooper will discuss child welfare. Wednesday, November 15, 1967 THE NEWS-HERALD Section Page 15 Obituaries Lorin C. Shaffer, Retired Engineer For PRR System OIL. CITY -Lorin C. Shaffer.

well known resident of Cranberry and a retired employe of the Pennsylvania Railroad, died this morning in the family residence. Born in East Hickory, June 19, 1904. he was a son of Charles and. Adda Shaffer Cropp employment with the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1923 and at the time of his retirement, was an engineer for the PRR. He was a member of the Brother hood of Locomotive, Firemen and Engineers.

Mr. Shaffer first marriea Florence Tuttle who preceded him in death. On June 13. 1958, 1 he was united in marriage to Laura Turner. Besides his wife.

Mr. Shaffer is survived by the following sons and daughters: Morlev Shaffer of Buffalo: the Rev. Scott ShafKittanning; Kenneth Shaffer of Cranberry; Harold Shaffer of El Paso, Charles Shaffer of Seneca: Ronald Shaffer at home: Mrs. Roy (Marge) Daugherty of Valier. and Mrs.

Paul (Gloria) Brink of Warren. A daughter, Carol, died in infancy. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and three nephews, Shurl, William and Elmer Shaffer. Friends will be received any time after 7 p.m. today in the Charles A.

Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements will be announced. Mrs. John Hanwood, Mother of Priest OIL CITY Mrs. John A.

(Eldelene) Hopwood, 66, of 251 Washington Ave. and mother of a priest. died at 9:05 a.m. today in the Oil City Hospital following a short illness. She was admitted to the hospital Oct.

31. Born in Fryburg, Dec. 2, 1900, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Levina Schill Schoonover. She attended the schools of St. Joseph's parish and also Welch's Business College.

She was united in marriage to John A. Hopwood in November, 1920 in the cathedral in Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs. Hopwood had been a resident of Siverly for 27 years until she moved to her Washing.

ton Ave. address one month ago. Besides her husband. Mrs. Hopwood is survived by the following children: Mrs.

William (Rita) York of Rouseville: Arthur J. Hopwood of Oil City; Robert Hopwood of South America; Mrs. John (Marihelen) Egan of Franklin; William Hopwood of Rye, N.Y.; James Hopwood of Livermore, Donald Hopwood Warren; Richard Hopwood of Erie; Ronald E. of California: John Hopwood of Indianapolis, and Paul Hopwood of California. Also surviving is a brother, Orville Schoonover of Oil City.

A brother, James, died Oct. 12, 1967; a sister, Mrs. Marie Talley also died this year and another brother, Edwin, died in 1966. Friends will be received any time after 2 p.m. Thursday in the Joseph Reinsel Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Thursday and Friday. Funeral arrangements will be announced. Funerals MRS. BERTHA STINE OIL CITY Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m, Thursday in the Charles A. Morrison Funeral Home for Mrs.

Bertha Stine, 80, of Van RD 1 who died at 5 a.m. Tuesday in the Oil City Hospital, She was the widow of Henry F. Stine. The Rev. William G.

Milliron, pastor the Van and Hill City Methodist Churches will officiate. Friends may call any time at the Charles A. Morrison Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Interment will be in the Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens.

RALPH B. BARNES OIL CITY Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today in the Charles A. Morrison Funeral Home for Ralph B. Barnes, 83, of State St.

Mr. Barnes, retired accountant for the United Natural Gas Co. died at 11:37 a.m. Saturday in the Oil City Hospital. Dr.

Robert Shane, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church, officiated. Interment was made in Grove Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Waldo Bankson, Martin Lauffer, Clarence Lauer, Ralph Clark, Ira Manross and Richard C. Kerr. Attending there services from out of town Mrs.

William Hodge of Dayton; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Blythe and Mrs. Doris Kilgore, all of Grove City. Members of Petrolia Lodge 363 conducted memorial services Monday evening in the Charles A.

Morrison Funeral Elect Visiting Nurse Officers, Board nursing care," Mr. Hanna asserted. He explained that the reg. istries provide private duty nursing services under a system of impartial rotation which does not discriminate among nurses and which is without charge to the nurses or to the public. However, Hanna pointed cut, the rotation system does not interfere with the right of the physician or others to request a particular nurse by name or the obligation of the registrar to provide nurses capable of serving the needs of the patient.

In all of the participating BES Offices, workers are trained specifically in the operations of the registries and are assigned to handle daytime calls. Mr. Hanna said that the Oil City Local BES Office has live on its current list. He urged those needing such services to contact the office at Oil City by telephoning 646-1248. Oil City Hospital Admitted Mrs.

Harold Southwick, Titusville RD 1. Mrs. H. Ernest Heasley, 26 Fairview. Timothy Wagner, 908 Innis.

Judson Collins 20 W. Sixth. Ali Zaidi, Shippenville RD 1. Mrs. James Whitling, Seneca.

Roy Zeigler, 407 E. Second. Mrs. George Ruppert, Franklin. Discharged Ricky Stahlman.

Seneca RD 1. Mrs. Charles Copenhaver, Hawthorne. Gladys Weiford, 1161 E. Second.

Harry Williams, Upper Sage Run Road. James Parson, 307 Harriott. Rev. J. J.

Gilbert, Knox. Mrs. Howard Clements, Knox RD 1. Mrs. Glenn McClelland Pleasantville RD 4.

Mrs. Richard Benedict, Pleasantville. Sandra Deshner, 318 Petroleum. Mrs. Terry Baughman and son, 118 Moran.

Robert Sampsell, 54 Grove. Reynold Stoltz, Cranberry. Mrs. Leon Lehman, Clarion RD 1. Births A son at 9:23 a.m.

Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Zacherl, Fryburg. I OIL CITY A rash of automobile accidents was investigated by the local police bureau Tuesday afternoon and evening -some blamed on the icy conditions of the streets. No one was reported injured.

At 3:03 p.m. Tuesday, cars occupied by Robert J. Weber of 1104 W. First St. and Sheldon M.

Pugrant of 56 Mechanic St. were involved in a $400 collision. A one-car accident on the fourlane highway in the East End caused $300 damage to a car 00- cupied by Phyllis Jean Webb of RD 1. Police said that the operator lost control of vehicle which skidded off the highway the and struck the east side of a building owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Police said that a car occupied by Harold L.

Firster of RD 2 struck a legally parked car on Central Ave. at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, causing total property damage amounting to $350. A total of $800 in damage was caused at 9:28 p.m. Tuesday when cars occupied by Meredith H.

Ave. and Schoonover R. J. of Wil- 106. liams of 503 E.

Third St. collided on Colbert according to authorities. Police said that a car occupied by Edward M. Wright of RD 1 struck a legally parked car on Seneca St. at 9:56 p.m.

Tuesday which is owned by John and Mary Muller of RD 2. Total property damage has been set by police at $250. In other police news, authorities said they are investigating damage caused to a 1967 pickup truck owned by Walter Serafin of 19 Warren St. which was stolen and damaged. The truck was found near the Serafin home.

but had struck two trees and was damaged to the extent of $250. Police also reported that a red and white 26-inch boys bike, owned by Thomas Kinch of 111 Harriott Ave. was stolen from his home the night of Nov. 13th. Holiday Dance Is Scheduled OIL CITY The Knights of Columbus Council 385 will hold a Thanksgiving Dance on Saturday, Nov.

25, in the local council auditorium. Music for dancing from 9:30 to 1:30 will be provided by the Carl Hedglin Trio. All members and their guests are invited to attend this holiday affair. Unusual Gift Items, Food Available at Holiday Fair Many unusual gift items, various foods, will be available at the Belles Lettres Club Golden Holiday Fair which will be held Thursday in the clubhouse. The fair will be conducted from 10 a.m.

to 10 p.m., according to Mrs. S. H. Strohm, chairman, and Mrs. L.

S. Bouquin. Rolls, coffee, lunch and dinner will be served throughout the day, and homemade pies and cakes will be on the menu for snacks as well as for dessert. Advance tickets for the gourmet chicken supreme dinner are available from Mrs. E.

E. Brumberg. The Christmas decorations booth will have for sale wreaths made of straw or dried seed pods and pine cones, tree ornaments made of tiny baskets filled with birds and fruit, door decorations, candle rings and trees made of pine cones, nuts and fruit, antiqued green or gold candelabra with fruit and velvet bows complete with candies (may be used at any time, not just for Christmas) and bell pulls of velvet ribbon, cherub heads and cones. At the sewing booth the shopper will find gifts suitable for many occasions: knit and flannel baby clothes and stuffed toys for the smallest ones, handmade mittens and several types of Christmas stockings for all of Christmas stockings for all the family, nylon net holiday tablecloths, Christmas tree skirts, luncheon sets, aprons, bridge table covers, sewing baskets, crochet-covered wooden hangers, yardstick covers, large fur-trimmed Santa boots filled with cookies, head and neck scarves, twelve inch baby dolls with crocheted clothes, throw pillows and numerous small items for stocking fillers. A thousand and one gifts to please man, woman and child will be displayed at the White Elephant booth, according to Mrs.

Donald Carnahan, one of the chairmen. Garden booth will feature dried floral arrangements, decorated hand mirrors, driftwood and a variety of paper flowers. Unusual gifts meant for fond parents or will result from a visit to the silhouette booth where artists will outline the children's pro- Officers Nurse are, retary; E. P. was bers rin; in the and members of the board of directors were elected at the meeting of the Association yesterday.

In the top photo are six of the officers who were elected. from left, seated Mrs. W. W. Elder, first vice president; Mrs.

William Goldberg, and Mrs. Maurice Dinberg, president; -Mrs. Charles Lee, visiting nurse; Boyle, assistant treasurer; and Mrs. Joseph Harvey, treasurer. Absent when the taken was Mrs.

Louis Osenider, second vice president. In the lower photo are five of the board. From left, they are, seated: Mrs. R. W.

Rhoades and Mrs. William M. standing-Mrs. Robert Russell, Mrs. Donald Carnahan and Mrs.

Benjamin McFate. photo was Mrs. Robert Holmes. Public Is Invited To Attend Group Discussion of Book OIL CITY A discussion of Bishop James A. Pike's book, "You and the New Morality," is scheduled in Christ Episcopal Church Thursday evening.

Mrs. William Dickson will lead the discussion beginning at 8 o'clock in the church library. The public is invited to attend this third in the monthly reading series. Copies of the book are available at the church library or can be purchased at the church office. Clarion College students may borrow the book from Venango Campus library.

Using his legal background, Bishop Pike presents case studies of men and women striving to apply Christian principles to modern living. These he analyses using, various systems of ethics: Non-normative existentialism do what I (2) Situation-weighing (3) Application of the conventional code alwaysI a DRAKE FREE Theatre PARKING KAYTON Theatre FRANKLIN STARTS TONITE AT 7:00 and 9:20 A Glamorous, Romantic, Spectacular Adventure SOPHIA OMAR LOREN and SHARIF make love like it's I never been made I before! than a miracle" A FRANCESCO ROSI PICTURE with GEORGE WILSON LESLIE FRENCH guest star and DOLORES DEL RIO: in and METROCOLOR FRANSCOPE ORPHEUM IN GARBY TAMING BORN LOSERS CLARION OF THE SHREW Visiting They secMrs. photo memCor- Absent WMS Silver Tea Thursday Night The annual Silver Tea of the Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday. All society members and their families are invited to attend.

Bud Baird will be the song leader. Mrs. R. O. Seely will give devotions on "He Prayed." Rev.

Seely will perform on nis musical saw. Joyce Fisher and Shirley Allison, accompanied by Mrs. A. A. Moore will present a violin duet.

ROSARY SOCIETY St. Stephen Rosary Society will 1 meet at 8 p. m. Thursday in the social center. Following the business meeting, Miss Rainy Linn of the Extension Office will demonstrate the making of Christmas decorations and gifts.

Members are reminded that chances on the money doll are still available. Also returns for the bakeless bake sale are to be made November 16. Meeting Planned By Zion Women The White Sisters of Mary Glenn will present African folk music and the story of the mission fields in Africa for the program at the general meeting of the Zion Lutheran Church Women at 7:30 p. m. Thursday in the church.

Featured will be the Mother Superior, Sister Clare and her postulates. Women of Grace Lutheran Church in Franklin will be guests. Mrs. D. Martin Ericson will preside.

Refreshments will be served by the Ruth Circle. The meeting is open to women and men of Zion Church. and create silhouettes for framing. Book and record booth may have just the right books or records at a price so attractive that it will pay to stock up for the winter. A stop at the candy booth will find Jolly Santa Claus jars filled with hard candy, candy trees and wreaths, mints, chocolates and home made fudge, divinity and seafoam.

Wares at the candle booth will be in fall colors as well as Christmas colors so they can be used for Thanksgiving also. There will be sleeping Santa, Christmas tree, large column type floating candles, treated pine cones for use in fireplaces, snowball candles which burn in different colors, frosted candles and candles in decorated glass containers. Arts and crafts booth will offer burlap covered wastebaskets, burlap angels and burlap sewing caddies in several colors, decorated candleholders, novelty seasonal decorations, sewing baskets and hand made ceramic figurines and "praying hands." Glassware booth display will include hand made goblets and sherbets in different patterns, tall candy jardinieres and bottles in various sizes, shapes and colors. 2-MEMBER FAMILY? Whether you're just-married or long-married and the kids have flown the coop, Butter Kernel "Buffet" size vegetables are Just right for two. Try Butter Kernel 8 ounce Peas, Corn, Peas and Carrots and other Grade vegetables that taste as good as their name! California has more than 11 million cars registered.

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