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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
8
Bennetts parents Mr and Mrs C L Peit recalled Wilson Dohner took furlough with family. Numerous locals and relatives listed as visiting, hosting, or traveling. Notables include Cass County residents, hospital, theatre, and church connections with several names and small events noted.
Betty Ruth Amstutz daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Amstutz of Rittman will wed Wilam Foster Swartz son of Mr and Mrs Wil Mem Swartz of 91 South First Street at 3 30 PM Christmas Day in the First United Brethren Church of Rittman A half hour musicale precedes the double ring ceremony Attendants include Margaret Swartz Neva Maurer and Esther Amstutz Best man George Swartz of Chicago The wedding is set for Christmas Day with 100 invitations issued and about 24 members and two witnesses at the Sheldon Avenue residence for a Presbyterian World Service Group meeting prior to the ceremony.
The First Brethren Women's Missionary Council met at the church for a regular December devotional and Christmas party last Thursday evening. Co hosts were Mrs. Lloyd Hoover and Mrs. T E Slaybaugh with Mrs. Croak Maine leading portions including Bible study Enhestans, prayer, and a Christmas Medley vocal duet. The group adopted a brief business plan to fund equipment for Mrs. Paul Dowdy in South America and closed with the usual Christmas gift exchange.
The Rittman Chapter Order of the Eastern Star held its annual installation in the Masons Temple with Mrs John Baldwin installing officers elected for official roles including Billa Coffman Worthy Matron Glenn Ziegler Worthy Patron Esther Spade Associate Matron and others in various posts.
The weekly meeting centered on singing as Troop I prepares a Christmas party next Wednesday evening. Each Scout should bring a gift for the celebration. The party runs from 5 PM to 8:30 PM. CORLENE ZIMMERMAN, Scribe.
Actor Wayne Morris from Wanted Wings joins the U S Navy in May 1941 as Ensign and praises Navy aviation training opportunities while noting roles beyond flying. The article features Morris at the Long Beach Naval Reserve Air Base and mentions diverse Navy training in aviation and support trades. It also covers social events in Orrville Wadsworth Sterling and Rittman with a stork shower for Mrs Albert Schaad and a Christmas party plan at Seville Hotel with transportation details and reservations.
Mrs E J Brophy entertained at her North Pine Street home with the Wednesday Bridge Club. Guests enjoyed desserts, seasonal decorations, and a social bridge session before the year’s end. Newberry area neighbors attended and planned future gatherings.
A Smithville church party was held at the Bodager home of Arthur Beager 42 North Main Street. Attendee Arvilia King led devotions while Mare Wenger read a Christmas story. Mary Alice Crider participated in carols and the group played games before refreshments. Attendance was forty six.
Nineteen members two guests and the District Deputy of Daughters of Amenes attended Tuesday night for the regular lodge business session where officers were elected. Mrs L L Cochran was voted councilor for the year. The Ainanket Club eyes nearing fullness with two drawings set for December 23 and a Christmas party with a twenty five cent gift exchange. Refreshments were provided by a committee including Mrs Helen Workman Mrs Fred Orr and Mrs Marie Morgan.
The Wooster Club of Akron meets at the Akron University Club on Saturday evening December 13 for a formal dinner to observe the twenty first Wooster Day. Wooster clubs in thirty five communities join around December 11 to renew college ties. Dr Charles F Wisart, Wooster president since 1910, will be guest of honor with Charles E McDernott as club president.
The Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary organizes a Christmas party at Mrs. W W Bodager home on North First Street. Invitations will be sent to members for 2 o clock Thursday afternoon December 18 with an program led by Mrs. J EL Benek. Refreshments led by Mrs. Francis Kanehl with co workers Mrs. C I Rohrer Mrs Melvin Ritter Mrs Alice Steiner and Mrs Bodager.
The December session of Jane Addams Circle will host a twenty five cent Christmas gift exchange next Tuesday evening the 18th. Members should meet promptly at 8 o clock at Mrs Arthur Bodager on North Main Street to start the meeting.
A testimonial letter promotes RUX Compound as quick relief for rheumatic pains in legs arms and back. William Pocock claims improved comfort after using the medicine which is said to target pain from within the bloodstream. The note invites readers to visit A H Thomas Drug Store in Tittman to obtain the medicine and try the easy to use syrup form.
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