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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1946
Page
5
Second class matter notice from Rittman Ohio dated Sept 18 1912 lists editorial staff and business staff. Subscription rates show $1.00 per year outside Wayne County and $1.50 in Wayne County with five cent single copy price. Advertising rates available on request.
The Friendship Class of the Church of Christ plans a potluck picnic and business meeting Friday night at the Impson home east of Homerville. Attendees bring a covered dish or sandwiches and their own tableware. arrival at the church at 6425 and cars depart promptly. The Junior Girl Scout Troop will not meet until further notice. The Three Arts Club hosts a picnic August 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Mrs Ralph NWaltney’s home in Liberty, and the Sterling United Brethren Sunday School holds its annual picnic August 25 at Orr Park in Orvallo with church transportation provided.
Mrs Ruby Schems hosts Saturday gathering with Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson and two children. Reuben Lance Family reunion held at Jin Greese home in Medina on Sunday August 18. Attendees from Rittman include Mr and Mrs Obert Freed and daughter Jances and Mrs Ruby Schems. Mr and Mrs J Ralph West visit Montville Connecticut and Nyack New York. Mr and Mrs Harry Maurer return from Ottumwa after visiting Lt Nelson Maurer and daughter Linda. Mrs Germain Chanel and Mrs William Moyer attend a tea at a Woooster Country Club.
Friday afternoon event sponsored by the Red Cross honors 25 Wayne County War Brides including two from Rittman with Mrs. W. Woodager in attendance. The column lists multiple local residents visiting relatives, attending weddings, vacations at Lake Chautauqua, and trips to Chicago and Millersburg with family news and social engagements.
Twelve teams organized for the Women’s Bowling League with ten already sponsored and two awaiting sponsors. At the August 15 meeting the 1945-46 rules were retained. President Mrs. Jane Joyce notes the next meeting is September 12, the opening date of the season.
Mr and Mrs James Hile entertained Mr and Mrs E E Emig and family of Kalamazoo Michigan over the weekend in a cordial visit that included sharing meals and conversation.
The 5 cent air mail rate becomes effective October 1 and the Postal Service plans to increase air mail usage to record levels, according to acting Postmaster Herald W Mougey.
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