Charles (Ben) and Gloria (Ann) Vennell were married on Jan. 1, 1953 in Harrisburg, Pa. Ben Vennell created, owned and operated the Hollin Hall Variety Store and also The Treasure Chest and The Needle and Thread Shop in the Alexandria area. Ben and Ann Vennell owned the Variety Store for over 50 years and although they retired, the store is still a fixture in the community. The Vennell's have two daughters, whose families , along with their grand-children also live in the area.