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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1936

Page

5

Worthy Matron Named as Eastern Star Head

Mrs. John Baldwin is named Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star here and organized the order last year. An invitation is issued for Masons and wives to attend the installation of new officers this Thursday evening. Newly elected officers include Worthy Matron Mrs. Baldwin Worthy Patron Walter Depry Associate Matron Mrs. E Newberry Associate Patron John Williams Conductress Mrs. Ralph Overholt Associate Conductress Mrs OG J Shong Secretary Mrs John Tilson Treasurer Mrs Leth Toland Kaplain Mrs F W Foerstner Sri fshal Mrs Ray Wilson Organist Mrs Frank-Brben Ada ves Alton Ebert Ruth Mrs E Wilson Esther Miss Esther Spade Martha Mrs Walter Keen Electa Mrs Cletus Coffman Warder Mrs Glen Ritter Sentinel Raymond Rogers Miss Reba Ferguson of West Salem Jy to be the installing officer will meet to discuss plans for a Christmas party.

John Baldwin Order of Eastern Stars Baldwin Walter Depry E. Newberry John Williams Ralph Overholt OG J Shong John Tilson Leth Toland Kaplain F W Foerstner Sri Fshal Ray Wilson Prantk ben+Ada Viese Alton Ebert Ruth E. Wilson Esther Esther Spade Martha Walter Keen Electra Cletus Coffman

Scout Troop I Meeting Highlights and Plans

The Girl Scout Troop I met Wednesday at 6 30 with a flag ceremony. Twenty four members two leaders and one visitor attended. They formed a new contest with points for Attendance promptness dues paid inspection and games. Mrs Overholt announced wooden bowls work for the next meeting. Two action games were played and the meeting closed with taps. Scribe Ruth Webner.

Overholt Thre Scribe Ruth Webner

Mrs Toland Hosts Saturday Evening Guests

Mrs Lettie Toland entertained guests at her home Saturday evening including Mr and Mrs Robert Jameson of Wooster Miss Caroline Clark of Massillon Miss Esther Spade and Miss Layton of Orrville Mr and Mrs A L Ebert Dr and Mrs C C Gregg and BR J Krabill The Jamesons toured Europe last summer with Mrs Toland Miss Spade and Miss Clark as party members Jameson showed moving pictures of the Olympic games and the trip through Germany Switzerland France and England A de lighted meal was served afterward

Lettie Toland Robert Jameson Wooster Caroline Clark Massillon Esther Spade Miss Layton Orrville A. L. Ebert C. C. Gregg BR. J. Krabill Jameson Europe Mrs. Toland Miss Spade Miss Clark Mr Jameson Germany Switzerland France England

Octogen club Christmas party at Mrs Beery home

The Octogen club will meet Wednesday evening December 16 at Mrs Gus Beery's Second street home for a Christmas party. A gift exchange and dinner are planned. Mrs Clarence Bruny hosted the club at Sheldon avenue Friday evening with Mrs Lewis Steiner achieving the high score in the games and refreshments served after the cards.

Octogen Club Gus Beery Second Street Clarence Bruny Sheldon Avenue Lewis Steiner

World Service Group meeting at Mrs Williams Ohio home

Mrs John Williams hosted the World Service Group of the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evening with assistance from Mrs William Williams. Miss Sylvia Baker led devotionals and Mrs M Wenger traced the origin of Christmas carols. Talks covered the Belgian Congo and the Spirit of the Trail with Trail Makers presented by several members.

John Williams Ohio Avenue World Service Group The Presbyterian Church William Williams Sylvia Baker M. Wenger John Cotton Belgian Congo Kenneth Tschantz Harold Morris Charles Hickin W. T. Yeager W. D. Hilty Christ

Local Chapter Plans January Meeting At Church

The narrative notes plans for a January meeting at the Church with guest night featuring the Seville Guild. Hostess Mrs Homer Forrer will host a Christmas party for the Wednesday Bridge club with a gift exchange. Circle Three of the Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary meets next Thursday at Mrs William Brenneman in Shinersburg.

Seville Homer Forrer Circle Three The Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary William Brenneman Shinersburg

Christmas party plans for local clubs announced

Mrs. Ed Reffert will open her North Second Street home to the Friday Night Contract bridge club. On December 11 the Jane Addams Child Study club will meet with Mrs. John Williams for an annual Christmas party with stockings candy and toys for Rittman children and a gift exchange.

Ed Reffert North Second Street Jane Addams

Mrs John Wenger Wins First Prize at Annat Co Carnival

Mrs John Wenger won first prize in a sewing machine carnival held by Wm Annat Co at Wooster. Prizes included Tricorne Mandarin dishes. Winners were drawn from coupons distributed by Annat employees.

John Wenger Wm. Annat Co Wooster Annat

Women 3 Benefit Association Plans Bingo Party

Tuesday meeting at Wright street with Mrs Earl Killough followed by bingo. Plans were made for a bingo party at the William Harman home next Tuesday. Mrs Carl Rizer won the prize and refreshments were served.

B. A Women 3 Benefit Association Earl Killough Wright Street William Harman Carl Rizer

Amsturg Couple to Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Lee Amsturg of Ritt man area as they mark their 25th wedding anniversary this December.

Lee Amsturg Rittman

Postpone Play By Local Grange Delays December Show

The grange has postponed its planned play in the grange hall on Friday December 18. A new date for the performance will be announced later.

Congress Grange Grange Hall

Local social notes from Crestyn and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs AE Farnwall of Crestyn were guests of Mr and Mrs Hugh McCracken. Mr and Mrs Clarence Klotzley and son Ross visited Charles Barry’s Medina home. Miss Marjorie Bauman of Barbertown visited her parents, Mr and Mrs S C Bauman. Mrs Charles Miller attended a D A Past Counselors meeting in Akron. The K W Osborne family moved into the Sheets property on Fourth Street. Orin Schaefer is building on Bellevue Avenue. Mr and Mrs Russell Schaeffer and family visited the Yberwein home in Creston Sunday. Joseph Bauman of Fort Wayne Indiana visits his father Gottfried Bauman.

AE. Farnwall Crestyn Hugh McCracken Clarence Klotzley Ross Charles Barry Medina Marjorie Bauman Barberton S C Bauman Charles Miller Akron Russell Schaefffer Theyberwein Creston Joseph Bauman Fort Wayne Ind Godfried Bauman

Stutaman Family Moves Into Levi Steiner Property

Mary McCoy, former resident, is in Goodyear hospital Akron after an operation on Tuesday to scrape the spine from injuries two years ago. Baythe Marven of Lakewood to visit Shel don and Wooster friends, while Paul McGorry recovering at home after a heart attack.

Mary McCoy Goodyear Hospital Akron Paul McGorry J T Farrell Mary Farrell C. S. Rigor Sebring

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