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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1948
Page
2
Readable fragments show Dr and Mrs Jay Kooasa of Newark and Mr and Mrs Joan nnston of Barberton hosted Anne Bush and Charles LeBadis in an informal social note from a Newark area event.
Annual drive to fund tuberculosis efforts began last week as Rittman area residents received Christmas Seals. About 85 percent of funds stay in Wayne County for TB causes, supporting the chest clinic mass X ray programs and school patch testing, and aiding TB victims to recover.
Sterling Farmers defeated West Salem 50 to 39 at Sterling gym last Thursday after trailing 22 to 12 at halftime. Local scorers included Calame 15, E Rupp 11, Maibach 10, R Rupp 4, Hess 4, A Maibach 5.
A late afternoon surprise birthday dinner was hosted at the Keller home for Mrs Edward Keller. Attending were Mr Keller and their son Jimmy along with guests Mr and Mrs Floyd Stamp of Akron, Mr and Mrs Robert Keisler and daughter Linda, and Mr and Mrs Thomas Biffle with children Larry and Carolyn.
Mr and Mrs Dale Baker entertained the Young Adult class of the Methodist church at a party for Mr and Mrs Virgil Cobb who are moving to Sebring soon. Mrs Seth Wright Mrs C E Weckesser and Mrs Baker planned games and refreshments. Guests included Grace Shearer Seth Wright C E Weckesser Lee Paupach Robert Van Devanter Clyde Burton Norman Foraker and Robert Keller.
Mrs W R Hower hosted a Mothers club dinner after a recent meeting. Attendees included Mrs Metta Van Noate Mrs Carrie Gatehouse Mrs E N Koehler Mrs Albert Flath Mrs E V Sharp Mrs H M Dague Mrs B E Seaver and Mrs Esther Barnett of Akron. Nearby guests in the Bush home were Ethel Weatherby from California and the Willis Brown Malcolm Granger families among others.
Families from Mount Vernon Loudonville Columbus Anderson and Union Seminary gathered for Thanksgiving. W L Bryan and W K Payne households joined Richard Bryan and Mrs McCartney’s family for a farewell Florida trip. Kathleen Paullin returned home from Muskingum College to join Cedric Paullin and parents.
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