Community Notes From Rittman Area Christmas Preparations
Mary Ann McCaffrey celebrates a birthday as church events loom including a Society of St. Ann's meeting on Thursday December 13 with rosary at 7:30 and a Christmas party. Wadsworth Hospital Auxiliary bazaar at the recreation center on the square runs Friday with country kitchen green thumb and gift items. Community updates include births, hospital stays, travel plans, and a charity snow ball fundraiser for the Rittman Public Library. Carols, social evenings, and local club activities fill the week ahead across Rittman and nearby towns.
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Society of St. Ann's
Earl Weakland
Sylvester Heinz
Don Kimes
Wadsworth Hospital
Nickname origins of Ashton Hall the fighter
A biographical note on Ashton Hall known as Uncle Fats Coach Fats and Fats describing how nicknames formed early in life. He was one of 11 children and a neighbor dubbed him Pats for his chubby baby figure, with family members adopting various names as he grew into a fighter.
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Fats
Ash
Ashton Hall
Hall
Pats
Neices
Mothers Club Helps Needy Family With Clothing Drive
Members of the Jr. G mothers group meet at Diversion Hall to prepare clothing and wrapping paper for a needy family. Mrs. George Higham and Mrs. Clarence Kindig coordinate the drive while Peter’s group participates in the program.
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Valor Mothers Club
Beng Fo
Cong
George Higham
Clarence
Kindigy
George Hy
Peter
Hing
Local Socialites Host Busy Gathering
Community figures provided refreshments as Rev. Charles Turner spoke and led a discussion on the Holy Land. Mrs. Weley-Peterman and Mrs. Duh hosted, with other members contributing as organizers.
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Weley-Peterman
Charles ‘Turner
Holy Land
Janay
Christmas Candle Craft by Scouts at Diversion Hall
Ethel Cullmings helped her Girl Scouts to gather materials and assemble a Christmas candle craft at Diversion Hall. The group prepared decorations and plans for creating candles to brighten homes for the holiday season.
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Ras Scotts
Ody Cat
Hall
Ares
Ethel
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