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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1941
Page
5
The page records numerous personal notes. Readers report visits from relatives and friends in Cleveland Cleveland Heights Medina and Lakeville. Several families plan trips to New York Washington Baltimore and Chicago with extended stays in New England and Nova Scotia.
Dr and Mrs R W Kenneth Ulm announce their marriage last Saturday at St Anns rectory performed by Rev John T Farrell. The couple hosted a reception for about 150 guests at Canary Cottage Chagrin Falls. Mrs Ulm is Jayne Forman, daughter of Mr and Mrs C M Forman of Grandview.
Mr and Mrs George Warner spend a fortnights trip in Canada after their wedding on Saturday August 9 The bride formerly Mrs FP B Snyder of this city left the community five years ago to reside in Wellington The morning ceremony was solemnized quietly in the Warner home and their future residence will be in the same city after their return.
A family picnic at a private Barberton park featured guests from several area families. Following dinner, Mrs Roy Trent announced the forthcoming marriage of her daughter Myrtle to Ray Yochheim of this city, with the wedding set for Saturday, August 23.
The W B A A130 covered dish luncheon will precede the business session next Tuesday afternoon August 19 in Central Park.
Frances Petit will wed Wayne T Bennett on Friday August 22. The ceremony for their daughter Frances takes place at 55 S. Union Street with plans announced by Mrs C H Bennett of Warsaw Indiana. The wedding will be read at the chosen home in the evening hours.
Mr and Mrs Crites announce the marriage of their daughter Bernadine to a groom from New Orleans. The wedding occurred with family present including Mr and Mrs Wallam Cr and Mr and Mrs Matts. The ceremony was held in Dawr as the couple begin married life with relatives in attendance.
Mrs Carey was honored at the Women’s Missionary Circle August program held at a home meeting. The evening opened with prayers and a brief business hour, then a program of songs and talks including Glorifying God Through the Schools and Glorifying God in the Home. A pink and blue shower of gifts was given to Mrs Carey. Twenty two members attended.
At the Bridge Club this week a recent bride, Mrs Vernon Jennings of Oriwille, was honored with a surprise shower. Arlene Murray received gifts, and prizes were awarded to Miss Leora Hoff for first high, Miss Margaret Boyle for second, Mrs Jennings for consolation, and Miss Je Rupy for the 80-holler award. Hostess Pearl Rupp organized the party with orchid and green decor and refreshments.
Members reveal a schedule for the upcoming meeting with Mrs Robert He kn and Mrs Pwan Williams as special guests. Prizes will be awarded to Mrs Ernest Harrion and Mrs Virginia Madison. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs Rieph Overholt of South Third Store.
Interested individuals are invited to join the Tree Art Class at Butman High School on Tuesday evenings from 6 30 to 7 00. The program, run by Aram, is described as interesting and profitable for those pursuing a vocation or hobby in this field.
Over the weekend of August 8 to 10 retiring Troop 1 of Elder Rittman Girl Scouts traveled from Cleveland to Detroit aboard the D and C Lines. Led by Mrs Ralph Overholt, the group toured Greenfield Village Windsor Ontario and Detroit before returning to Cleveland Sunday morning. Passengers included Dorothy Wenger Charlotte McCulloch Bertha Hickin Rose Marian Wilson Annette Stearns Virginia Gebhart Betty Wilson and Jeanne Grant.
Velda Wald of 171 North Second Street entertained her uncle Capt Fred Beeman and aunt Mrs Beeman of Austin Texas this week. Mrs Beeman is the renowned Bess O Beeman a Texas Poet of Radio acclaimed by the Texas Legislature for her unique title. Capt and Mrs Beeman left for Austin on Saturday.
The 1940 Rittman High School graduating class met at Virginia Kendall Park the previous Sunday for a reunion with swimming hiking and a picnic supper. Nearly two thirds attended with many named alumni present and class officers pledging future reunions if interest remains.
Hugh School class and friends jammed in an outing last week at Mack’s Dam featuring swimming and recreation followed by a Weiner roast. Attendees included Ruth Winht Betts Jane Wertz Grace Croft Anta Wallace Lucith Eve Hatfield Bernie Wheeler Loretta Smith Genevieve Miller Juanita Miller Harold Johnson Rev V S Croodale Wailhiant Croft Joseph Detweider Ralph Detweider Creerani James Hawkins and others.
Ohno Fuel Gas employees joined the annual company picnic at Chippewa Lake Park on August 6. Contests and prizes were awarded with activities including swimming and dancing. Attendants from Rittman included Mr and Mrs DeWayne Potts and family and Mr and Mrs L F E Fisher and family, Elsie Joan Petu, Dorothy and Gault Aurand, Carl Adam of Doylestown also traveled with the group.
Presby terian World Service Group met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Elwes Der thick with Mrs Crestrude Bry ner among attendees. The gathering included several listed members and adjourned with plans for a future meeting at Sterling on September 9.
Miss Naomi Freeman entertained Otterbein Guild members Tuesday evening at the August meeting of the United Brethren church. Business was led by Bette Matz. Frances Simpson led the program and prayers were offered by Mrs. C J McGee. Reporters Marjory Schumacher and Maxine Straub shared details of their conference trip to Camp Cray. Hostess Miss Betty Hindle of Morristown assisted with refreshments. Fourteen attended including guests Mrs Miligan treasurer Norma Artrip and Wanda Artrip of Rittman Bertram Yochheim of Ashland. Spent the past weekend in Rittman.
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