FRANK & RUTH BERLIENFrank Berlien was born to a pioneer family of Hardin County who believed in public service to their community and their country, as his grandfather, Peter, served his country in the Civil War and his father, George, was Hardin County Sheriff. Frank and Ruth Berlien were married in 1 937 and were a couple very dedicated to their community. During their 54 year marriage, the Berliens participated in many charitable activities with groups that included the First Methodist Church, the Masonic Brethren and the Gideon Ministry. Frank, the President of the Huntington First National Bank of Kenton, was also city councilman for a number of years. Upon retirement from Huntington, he became very active with the Gideon Ministry and with Masonic work. While serving a number of years as church treasurer, Frank was the author c several articles on the long, rich history of the church. Ruth, born near Alliance, Ohio, worked 1. years for the Ohio Department of Agriculture in Columbus. She served as church secretary in the 1940’s and was a member of the United Methodist Women and Sarah Circle. During World War II, Ruth was the executive secretary for the Hardin county Red Cross.