LaVerne Shumaker Heads We s Theba WBA Meeting
LaVerne Shumaker was elected president of the LaVerne Shumaker Chapter WBA at a regular meeting held Monday night at the Arcade hotel. Officers elected include Flossie Simcox as vice president Grace Eby as recording secretary Dice Flosmer as financial secretary Elizabeth Myers as treasurer Eva Rogers as chaplain Luli Rogers as dady of ceremonies Antin Frederick as agre mant and Nettie Marks as inner hostess Florence Fetzer as outer hostess Helen Brumbaugh as pianist Mabel Mapledorne as captain. An all day meeting and a picnic lunch are planned with a gift exchange and diversions in the afternoon. Committees named: Table Frances Lee Elizabeth Reker Nettie Johnson Belya Newcomer. Kitchen Minnia Bowman Minnie Lichty KE Decker Vinnie Taylor. Coffee Nettie Marks Bertha Knepp. Gift Flossie Simcox Goldie Beal. Shut-in Elizabeth Myers Mary Overs Dice Hosmer. Program Alice Armstrong Helen Brumbaugh Nita Clapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We ‘S
Florence Fetzer
Helen Brumbaugh
Mabel Mapledorne
Arcade Hotel
Amu
Frances Lee
Lizabeth Reker
Nettie
Village Council Proposes Water Measure For Later Action
The Vilage OTE council met with Mayor Av I,fe Glenen presiding. Bills were presented and paid. A water proposition was presented and taken under advisement awaiting future action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilage Ote
Av I
Fe Glenen
Birthday Dinner Honors Smith and Mrs Hannan
W. 8. Smith and Mrs. Nettle Smith attended a birthday dinner at Walter Hannan home in Mt Vernon on Sunday. Guests of honor were Mr. Smith and Mrs. Hannan, marking their 61st and 39th birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Smith
Nettle Smith
Walter_Hannan
Mt Vernon
Mr. Smith
Mrs. Hannan
Wil Nowberry
Mrs. le de New
Saddle Noone
Elyria
Mra
Dale Wood
Wadaworth
Evneat Fletter
Celebrate Anniversary For MF and Mrs Frank Mclntire
The couple marks their first wedding anniversary with a Sunday dinner hosted for friends. The event also honors Will Griner of Lod who is celebrating his birthday.
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Frank Mclntire
Will Griner
rLod
Creston High Names All A Pupils for Second Six Weeks
Creston High School announces All A pupils for the second six weeks: seniors Qarl Pinkley Maynard Bricker Alice Carpenter Beryl Sich Wilma Jeffers Evelyn Wright Hazel Metz Verda Metz. sophomores. The Ananda pupils include Wayne Orr a Junior Rena Feeman Dorothy Margaret Gantz Grace Grunder Zetta Shankland Anna Smith and Robert Weldeman freshman.
Attendance Leaders at Local High School Across Grades
A school report shows 21 students achieved perfect attendance among sophomores, 17 freshmen posted high attendance, 15 juniors had no absences or tardies, and 9 seniors also boasted perfect records, indicating strong rural district engagement.
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Dlass
Creston High Opens Season With League Win Over Big Prairie
Creston High began their basketball season with a league victory over Big Prairie, the first loss in over two years in league play. Zimmermann led Creston scorers and the team earned credit for solid overall teamwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston High
Big Prairie
Zimmermann
Creston
Doylestown Friday Night Basketball Rally
Doylestown invites everyone to Friday night basketball as the team plays away. Town fans are urged to attend and cheer loudly to back the visiting squad.
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Doylestown
Fran Gantz Seeks Local Support At Tuesday Sterling Rally
Frances Gantz calls for community turnout in Sterling Tuesday night to boost her declamation event. Gantz urges residents to gather and listen as she presents her piece to the crowd.
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Gantz
Sterling
Teachers Absent Prompt Substitute Named
In a terse school notice Mrs Paul Kinney was absent due to illness and Mrs Nellis acted as substitute teacher for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kinney
Nellis “Linter
Ladies Of The Moose Initiate Candidates
Members of the Ladies of the Moose held a pleasant evening on Wednesday November 80 with a picnic dinner in a decorated dining room by Mrs. Jerry Broomall. Thirty guests from the Cleveland lodge and Orrville lodge were present as Mesdames B. M. Foster Roy Nichols and Frank McIntyre were initiated. the Cleveland degree staff conferred the degree. A social time followed and the next meeting is planned for December to plan a Christmas party.
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Ladies of the Moose
Jerry Broomall
Cleveland Lodge
Serprel
Orrville Lodge
Fito
Mesdames B. M. Foster
Roy Nichols
Frank MeInttre
Clevelands
May Chapter Installs Officers in O E S Ceremony
May Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held an installation service on Wednesday night with Mrs Sadly Willaing acting as warder and Mrs Sarah Brumbausty as inspecting officer. Officers installed included Worthy Matron Mrs Harold Haines and Warden Mrs Harley Williams with a social time and refreshments following.
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Sadly Willaing
Shail
Sarah Brumbausty
Oresta Mowery
Opera Plaza
Ttarold Haines
Hanley Willams
Mary Heath
Clara Gardner
Paul Plankehaphtin
Paul Wilder
Warden
Harley Williama
Sentinel
Sid
Marshal
Mra
Harry Schaffer
Ruth
Harry Stebbins
Ada
Heten
Taytory Erecta
Desster Walker
Paul Matteson
Uver
Mary Brumbaugh
Tom ‘McCoy Wid
Eleanor Matteson
W. F. M. Society Meets at Church Programs
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church met Wednesday afternoon at the church. Mrs G L Bohnert assisted by Mrs TT A Slater and Mrs L M Snyder organized. Mrs WK Bechtold led devotion and Mrs M Jordan served as program leader with musical selections. Mrs Jordan reviewed the third chapter of Lady Fourth Daughter. Mrs Agnes Plants read a piece and Ollie Sigler sang. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Bohnert
A. Slater
L. M. Snyder
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Rev L E Slacum Ends Services Here
The Church of God held evangelistic meetings with Rev L E Slacum of Elwood City Pa concluding services Sunday night due to illness in his family. Rev W T Plough planned another week but will resume preaching Sunday night at 7 45 with the text Does Your Religion Harmonize with Your Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
W. T. Plough
L. E. Slacum
Elwood City
Daryl C. Williamson
Plough
Ever Ready Class Elects Officers at Presbyterian Church
The Ever Ready class of the Presbyterian Sunday School met at the J. Murray home Friday night with Mrs. Raymond Howell as associate hostess. After opening with devotion, officers were elected by ballot: president Mrs. Morris-Coleman, vice president Mrs. William Davis, secretary-treasurer Mrs. Ruth Blatter, with Mrs. H. A. Stebbing and Mrs. B. M. Foster overseeing the stunts. Refreshments were served.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Epworth League Fellowship Hour Reported
Twenty four Epworth Leaguers enjoyed the hard Time Good Fellowship hour at the M B church Sunday night. Games and stunts followed before the regular league service. Miss Beulah Beal led the program with reading by Miss Leoman foff and others. A playlet titled An Interlude in Hard Times was performed by Miss Linnie Owen Ward Oller and Lloyd Beal. Lunch was served by the committee in charge.
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Epworth
M. B
Beulah Beal
Leoman Foff
Migg -Pankie Wells
Glen Wolfert
Linnie Owen
Ward Oller
Lloyd Beal
Rebekah Lodge to Elect New Officers for New Year
The Rebekah Lodge will meet Tuesday night December 13. After the session the spirit of Christmas will prevail. An exchange of gifts is planned with a 10 cent limit. Refreshments will be served. Good attendance is urged as officers for the new year will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Ludge
W B A Members Attend District Rally and Dinner
Forty eight Creston Seville Women s Benefit association members attended the district rally in Orrville and provided the Flag service in a commendable manner. More than two hundred attended the dinner with guests of honor Dr Catherine Mannich Port Huron supreme medical examiner Mrs Nellie Hepperd Alliance supreme treasurer and Mrs Addie K Brown Akron district deputy.
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Creston- Seville
Travelers Club Postpones Christmas Party
The Travelers Club changes the date of their Christmas party to Wednesday, December 21. Mrs Ehner Hoft will hostess. A turkey dinner will be served and an exchange of gifts will be held with a fifty cent limit.
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The
Travelers Club
Ehner‘Hoft
Presbyterian Guild Christmas Party Planned at Church Parlor
The Presbyterian Guild will hold its Christmas party in the church parlors on Friday night December 9. A picnic supper will be served and a gift exchange will take place. Entertainment will be arranged by Mrs J C Murray Mrs H A Coffey and Mrs Raymond Howell.
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Presbyterian Guild
J. C Murray
H A Coffey
Raymond Howell
Cannon Grange
Grange
Rome
Committee Appointed For S S Christmas Program
J M Langell superintendent of the M E Sunday school names Mrs F A Jordan Mrs Roy Haley Mrs Ollie Sigler and Miss Pearl Schlegel to plan a Christmas program. Rehearsals start within a week.
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J. M. Langell
M. E. Sunday School
F. A. Jordan
Roy_ Haley
Ollie_Sigler
Pearl Schlegel
Davis hosts Creston and Wooster friends at cards
Mr and Mrs William Davis entertained friends from Creston and Wooster with a Friday night card party. Two tables of 600 were in play and refreshments were served.
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William Davis
Creston and Wooster
Creston Presbys Christmas Pageant The Great Light
The Creston Presbyterian church will present a Christmas pageant The Great Light on Sunday evening December 25 at 7 30. B A Romich serves as general chairman.
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Creston Presbyterian
B. A. Romich
Odd Fellows Meeting Set For Monday Night
The Odd Fellows announce a meeting on Monday night at 7 30. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming events and arrangements.
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The
Odd Fellows
Jackson Men’s Chorus Furnishes Sunday Music
The Jackson church congregation enjoyed Sunday morning music by the men's chorus under Oscar Fetzer and Rev A E Stockham. The music added much to the service and they are hoped to sing again in the near future. The M E Sunday school orchestra will meet Tuesday night December 13.
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Jackson Church
Oscar Fetzer
A. E._Stockham
M. E. Sunday School Orchestra
School Board Meeting Notes Drafted But No Action Taken
School board minutes from Monday night detail several important matters discussed, but no definite action was recorded. The incomplete report lists agenda items and pending decisions without formal votes or resolutions.
Mock formal party at Mrs Jordan home
A mock formal party was held at the Jordan residence Thursday night when seventeen friends surprised Mrs Jordan. Various contests were enjoyed and guests shared in the festive activities.
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C, Jordan Home
Mrs D Pfouts Hosts Wooster Larkin Club
Mrs D Pfouts entertained the Wooster Larkin club Monday night with four tables of bridge in play. Creston guests included Mrs Scott Johnson Mr Chris Schlegel and Mr Glen Bowers. Refreshments were served.
Eleanor Matteson Wins Prize At Bridge Party
Auxiliary-card party proves enjoyable with seven bridge tables in play. Prizes for high score awarded to Eleanor Matteson and William Wilkinson. Refreshments served. An event will be held by the Roar in the future.
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Eleanor Matteson
William Wilkinson
Creston Church of God Events and Christmas Observances
The Creston Church of God outlines Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship times including 10 45 a m on 1st and 3rd Sundays. Rev G L Bohnert and local leaders announce services, choir rehearsals, and Christmas programs with public invitations and a note on Epworth League and Women’s Home Missionary Society events.
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Creston Church OF God
W. 1. Plough
Young Peoples
G. L. Bohnert
Max Langell
C. E. Society
Creston
Creston Area Social Notices Span Busy Weekend
Dozens of Creston residents hosted and visited relatives this weekend across Orrville Wooster and nearby towns. Guests included Mr and Mrs Betzer, Mr and Mrs Clause, and many family groups sharing meals and attending services, with travel to Akron Cleveland and Youngstown noted.
Christmas Faith Message From A Believer
A reader expresses a devotional note about Christmas and salvation, emphasizing a savior and heaven, and a personal love for God. The brief message reflects Christian faith and praise.
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REV
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S.S
C. F
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Mrs. D. Pfouts
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Michigan
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Perry
Vin Wilson
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Betzer
James WE Son
Kuests
Mosiames
Wim Gants
Dotry Fetzer
Jon Lichty
Orrville
Mary .Clause
Maren Clause
Canari
Victor Hepwein Sek
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Poloweims Sport Krimy
Wes
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Clara Clarpenter
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Rittman
B. Cc. Eberweth
Scott Johnson
Laka Johnson
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J. Od. Wo
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Ben Patterson
Lumbago
Dorothy Schanft
Akron Js
L. Wi
Pathernon
Vella
Mina Scott
Hila-Whensetler
Cans Nan
Frank Melnuran
Merle Griner
Lodi
A. Coffey
M Hlltron
J. N. Colville
Utica
Jakie Miller
Smithville
Roy Walay
Q. W. Maley
F_N Henk
Mra KE
H. Warner
Ben Mellvaine
Eleanor
A. I. Dicur
Ceci
Rexroad
Akron
J.L. Harper
Harry Harper
Clarence’ Hanning
Tallmadge
Paul Phink
Trone’ Allomitn
Jeromeville
J. B Shoup
Saville
Creston Friends
Art
Mary Hanenstelaia Vialtin
Ray Rittenhousa
South Vienna
Pit
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Ming Gortride- Lewis
Apent Sanday
Cleveland
E. Nartholomat
Dad
Floyd Myers
Norton
Tattoy
Pant Moward
Lod
Caltich Homer
Rangi
Ahd Aira
George Coleron
Clevestand
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Mebs
D. B. Mellvalua
Statay
Moth Fenner
Anna Jatar
Haroil Carter
Akeom
Norra Broomill
Hatthe Davidson
Latimer Sanday
Cuesta
Patternon
Mine Josephite
Firestong
Mins Louise Schautt
Four Furkett
Mayor's
James Zook
Rufus Steinburg
May Qriner
Frank Jordan
Henry Geyer
Alah Beachey
Emmet Miller
Youngatown
J. Willarman
Morrly-Coleman
William Douglan
Norwalk
I. C. Mace
Daniel Towns
San Antonio
Texas
Todl
A. da Dicus
Bie—and
Mru_Ghizrles Shankland
Mia
W. I. Plough
Rey,l. E. ‘Slacum
Dery Williamson
Aliand
Link
Heaven
the. Ritzi
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Ward’s Tailor Shop
Cor. Salt and Main
South Main St
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