VENANGO COUNTY NEWS Hearld

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VENANGO COUNTY NEWS HERALD
Aug. 24, 1955 -
Aug. 24, 1955
* A daughter was born yesterday in the Franklin Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Proper, 405 Kennerdell St.
* Mr. and Mrs. Walter Snow and son, Gary, of 407 Second St., have returned from a two-week vacation.
* Mrs. Thomas G. Murphy and sons, Tom and David, arrived from Westfield, N.J., Monday afternoon for a visit with her mother, Mrs. Mae McGuire.
Aug. 26, 1955
* One of the original planes built in Franklin is scheduled to fly in Sunday afternoon during the Jaycee's Air Show. The "Franklin," with a serial number 101, is owned by Dr. Richard E. Gerber of Elkhart, Ind.
* Mr. and Mrs. Burr Dalaba of Bonner Springs, Kan., are visiting their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Vern A. Dalaba of Rocky Grove.
Aug. 27, 1955
* Airman 2-C Kent Smith will return Sunday to Houston, Texas, after spending a leave with his grandmother, Mrs. Elsie G. Smith, and other relatives and friends.
* Mr. and Mrs. George Nestos and family have returned from Ocean City, N.J., after a delightful sojourn of several weeks. They escaped the full fury of Hurricane Diane.
* Mr. and Mrs. Don Jolley of Rocky Grove and Mr. and Mrs. Ed McClure of Seneca are vacationing at the Casablanca Hotel, Miami Beach, Fla. They flew down Wednesday.
August. 30, 1955
* Joseph McGuire, a resident of Franklin for more than 30 years, has sold his interest in McGuire Brothers Drug Store to his brother, Kenneth, and will leave Thursday to make his home in California.
* Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Pierce, Jr. and daughter of Anderson, Ind., were here to spend the weekend with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Pierce, Sr., Franklin RD 2.
Aug. 31, 1955
* Mrs. Helen H. Green of New York City has returned to her home after spending the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Myers of Franklin and Mrs. Ruth Riddle of Clintonville.
* Miss Sally Harris, bride elect, was honored guest at a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. Wayne A. Rosenberg, 719 12th St. The hostesses were Mrs. Rosenberg, Mrs. Elmer Richey and Mrs. Lawrence Miller Jr.
* A daughter was born today in the Franklin Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lindsey.
Sept. 1, 1955
*Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Fusae Shibata, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Masagi Shibata of Tokyo, Japan to Lt. Thomas B. Morgan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacques C. Morgan of 829 Liberty St.* Mrs. Walter J. Maloney, who has been a guest for the week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren T. Crossley, has returned home her home in Erie.
* Mr. and Mrs. Ray Siefer of Port Arthur, Texas, have returned to their home after visiting relatives and friends in Franklin and Rocky Grove.
Sept. 2, 1955
* Mr. and Mrs. Bentley Barbour and son, James, of Yonkers, N.Y., are guests of Mrs. Barbour's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Boyersmith.
* Mrs. Thomas Brown of Morrisville and Mrs. George Hutchinson of Sewickley spent a day here with the former's mother, Mrs. J. T. Campbell Jr., a patient in the Franklin Hospital.
Sept. 7, 1955
* Mr. and Mrs. Lester Rice of Kennerdell RD 1 announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn Louise, to Charles Howard Johns of New Castle.
* Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schmidt have returned home following a two-week vacation at Stone Harbor, N.J.
* Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lytton were here for the Labor Day weekend as guest at the cottage of Dr. and Mrs. George Smith on the Allegheny.
Sept. 8, 1955
* Mrs. C. R. Limber and daughter, Marian, spent the weekend at Lancaster and Valley Forge, Pa.
* A daughter was born today in the Franklin Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Crisman, 290 Meadville Pike.
Sept. 9, 1955
* John R. Friggle, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Friggle of Franklin RD 2, has been discharged from the armed forces following two years of duty.
Sept. 10, 1955
* Yesterday in the Franklin Hospital a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Orsino, 529 Third St., and a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Barnes of Youngsville.
* Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ludwig and children, Susan and Ricky, left today for their home in South Bend, Ind., after spending the past week with Mr. Ludwig's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Ludwig, 11th St.
* Mrs. Fred Fisher has returned home after spending several weeks as the guest of Dr. and Mrs. P. J. Flagg at their summer home at Vinal Haven, Maine.
Sept. 13, 1955
* Pearl B. McDaniel returned from a week long visit with Mrs. Harry Harris of Warren, Ohio, formerly of Franklin.
* Francis B. Hollister of Franklin has accepted a position with an engineering firm in Farmington, Mass. The firm is engaged in work on the Massachusetts Turnpike.
Sept. 14, 1955
* Leah Shaffstall held a surprise birthday party for her mother, Mrs. W. L. Shaffstall at the home of Estella Adams.
Sept. 15, 1955
* A daughter was born yesterday in the Franklin Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Rice of Franklin.
Sept. 16, 1955
* A son was born yesterday in the Franklin Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Shaffstall of Cochranton.
Sept. 20, 1955
* Miss Gretchen Adelman of Nassau, in the Bahamas, has arrived here for a visit with Mrs. Fred Fisher and other relatives and friends.
* Donovan Blanchard, son of Dr. and Mrs. D. C. Blanchard and James Woolf, son of Mr. and Mrs. James P. Woolf, have left to resume their second year studies at Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
* A daughter was born today in The Franklin Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Norman K. Beals, Jr., Miller Park.
Sept. 21, 1955
* Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Heather of Arlington, VA., returned to their home today after a visit of several days with their relatives here.
* Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McKissick of Polk and their guests, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Swenson of Worland, Wyo, returned yesterday following an enjoyable trip to Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Sept. 22, 1955
* Mr. and Mrs. John W. Canaday of Glenn Falls, N.Y., are guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Nickliln of Franklin.
Sept. 23, 1955
* Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Brookhouser were in Philadelphia this week representing Franklin at the State Convention of Kiwanis International.
* Robert Dickson, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Dickson of 524 Liberty St., has returned to Grove City College for his third year. He is majoring in chemical engineering.
* Miss Martha Haworth of New York City, formerly of Franklin, is a guest of Mrs. Edward P. Ziegler.
Sept. 24, 1955
* Mr. and Mrs. Paul McKean of Detroit are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Bonham, 610 Elk St.
* A son was born yesterday in the Franklin Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Graham Jr., 414 Fox St.
* A daughter was born yesterday in the Franklin Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferringer, 518 Pacific St.
Sept. 27, 1955
* Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lange and son, Johnny, left for their home in Lombard, Ill, today after spending the weekend with Mrs. Lange's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Sandieson, and family.
* Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. LaMere of Pacoima, Calif., are here visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Charles LaMere Sr., and other friends and relatives.
* Norman Woods, who is now stationed in Frankfurt, Germany, will celebrate his birthday anniversary Oct. 9.
Sept. 29, 1955
* Robert Van Tassel of Franklin has been appointed head industrial designer for Joy Manufacturing Co., attached to the Pittsburgh executive staff, it was announced today by John D. Russell, vice president of engineering.
* Mr. and Mrs. Ray N. Rogers, who have been guests for a few days of the former's brother, Alfred M. Rogers, returned to their home in Cleveland, Ohio, yesterday.
* Mrs. Alan McQuaide and daughter, Rita, left from the Franklin airport for San Francisco, Calif. They will leave for Okinawa to join Sfc. Alan McQuaide.
Sept. 30, 1955
* First Lt. James W. Haskell has arrived home for a leave after serving 16 months in Japan and Korea with the First Marine Air Wing.
* A son was born today in the Franklin Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Porter of Tingley Lane.
* A daughter was born yesterday in the Franklin Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Cassius Whitehill of 118 Elm St.
<* A daughter, Debora Lou, was born today in the Oil City Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Jones of Franklin RD 4. Contributor
Penny Minnick
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