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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

5

D of A Lodge Officials Visit Highlight Meeting

Daughters of America lodge held a meeting featuring inspection and officer elections for the 1941 term. Appointments included Clara Boling as Councilor and Doris Palmer as Associate Councilor among others. Visiting officers and deputies received gifts. a Christmas party and family gathering were planned for December 17 and 18. Ice cream and pastries followed a 33 member, 34 guest gathering. Blanket club winners were Mrs MRF Bill-Will and Leora Hoff. Sterling Mrs Alvis Huff won a fruit cake.

Daughters of America Lodge Clara Boling Doris Palmer Madge Ferguson Carria Baker Celestia Sm Warren Vera Ray Outside Sentinel Sarah Griner Inside Sentinel Evelyn Schaffter Rilla Coffifian Enma Smith Ruth Mrf Bill- Will, Rittman Leora Hoff Sterling Alvis Huff

Girl Scout Troop L I Holds Meeting at City Hall

Girl Scout Troop L I held their weekly meeting at City Hall for monthly stunt night. Guest Patty Steiner attended the event and the meeting adjourned with the good night circle. Audrey Plaiuta, Scribe.

Cirl Scouts Patty Steiner Audrey Plaiuta

Personal notices of dinners and visits in Ashland area

Mrs W EQ Heiks entertained at dinner last Friday for Mr Heik's birthday. Charles Rohrer family of Rittman attended. Paul Redinger family from Waco worth visited. Fred Blatter had an appendectomy at Wadsworth Hospital. Mrs Mary Bressley from Wadsworth visited Mrs Rose Schumacher. Thomes Nees and daughter Beatrice of Louisville visited Mrs Nees' mother Frances Barr. Weekend guests in EC Porte home were Arthur Reffert and family of Cleveland with Lucille Poote of Canton. HE Warrick operated on at hospital in Wadsworth. Donald Yochholm entertained at dinner in Ashland. William Yochhelm and son Billy, James Poe, and EG Yochhelm family visited. Tommy, son of James Rupp, in Children’s Hospital Akron for ear ailment. Myr and Mrs Francis Layton visited with kin in Warren, O.

EQ Heiks Charles Rohrer Rittman Heik Paul Redinger Jack Jean Waceworth Badager Bomr Fred Blatter Wadsworth Hospital Mary Bressley Wadsworth Rose Sctumacher Thomes Nees Beatrice Louisville Nees Frances Barr EC Porte Arthur Reffert Cyril Marie Oliveland Mins -Lucille Poote Canton HE. Warrick Donald Yochholm Ashland William Yochhelm Billy James Poe G Yochhelm Louise Tommy James Rupp Children’s Hospital Akron Myr Francis Layton Warren

Take Vows Saturday In Lovely Home Ceremony

Keith Shew and Eileen Huff were married in a home ceremony December 7 at the Huff residence in Wadsworth with about 59 guests. The couple resides in Rittman after the reception at the Huff home and dancing in Barberton, formal wedding party included Lloyd Shew as best man and Mrs Orion Schaefer as matron of honor.

Keith Shew Eileen Huff J. A. Huff Wadsworth Eileen Iran Virgie Shew Stering Holy City Lloyd Shew Huff

Mr and Mrs Edgar Bell To Live In Wadsworth

Mrs Martha Blatter became Mrs Edgar Bell in a wedding at her home in Wadsworth. The couple were married in a single ring ceremony conducted by Reverend Arthur Carey at 8 o clock last Friday evening. They will reside at 229 North Pardee in Wadsworth after a short honeymoon in the East. Mrs Bell is the daughter of James A Blatter of Rittman and the groom is William Bell of Wadsworth.

Edgar Bell Wadsworth Martha Blatter Arthur Carey North Pardee Bell James A. Blatter Rittmen William Bell

Christmas Bazaar at Mil ton Presbyterian Church

Last Thursday evening the Mil ton Presbyterian church hosted a Christmas bazaar and bake sale by the Ladies Auxiliary. Articles for sale included foods, clothing, and novelties at booths run by Mrs. Foerstner Shook Batman and Brenneman. A 9 PM program featured vocal duets solos a piano piece a Christmas story and carol singing followed by a festive buffet.

Milton Presbyterian Church Fred Foerstner C. B. Shook D C. Batman Harry Brenneman W. H. Hauenstein Verne Gebhart Ernest Harrison Miriam Clippinger J. E. Benek A. L. Ebert C. L. White

Legion Auxiliary Christmas Program At South Main

Twenty six members attended the American Legion Auxiliary Christmas party in the Legion rooms on South Main Street. Child Welfare Chairman Mrs Lawrence Wilmot and Rehabilitation Chairman Mrs Joseph Sherrick led this year’s Christmas baskets. A program led by Mrs R D Wenger and Mrs Stephen Rolph preceded a gift exchange. Refreshments were prepared buffet style by Mesdames Charles Rohrer Ray Johnson James Scott and Jesse Wattandingham. The Unit welcomed Gold Star Mother Mrs Frances Bair as honored guest.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms South Main Street Lawrence Wilmot Joseph Sherrick R. D. Wenger Stephen Rolph Charles Rohrer Ray Johnson James Scott Jesse Wattandingham Frances Bair

Christmas party for Presbyterian World Service Group hosts

Mrs W T Yeager and Mrs Eugene Maconnell hosted the Christmas party for the Presbyterian World Service Group on Tuesday evening at the Yeager home on South First Street. Devotional leader was Miss Evelyn Baker and Roy Tinig introduced Mrs Yeager. Other details mention Mattie and Frank Gilbert from Grand View.

W. T. Yeager Eugene Maconnell Presbyterian ‘World Service Group Yeager South First Street Evelyn Baker Eager Roy Tinig Mattie Mibs Frank Gilbert Ir Grand View

First Brethren W M C meets for Christmas program

The Women’s Missionary Council of the Brethren Church met at the home of Mrs. Charles Moomaw with 22 members and six guests. The evening featured a gift exchange, a discussion on Glorifying God by Proper Christmas Spirit, and a program led by Mrs. Clair Maine including readings, solos, and group singing.

Women’s Missionary Council of the Brethren Church Las Charles Moomaw H. B. Houck Clair Maine Fred Blatter Maine Floyd Hoover Herr Brickel Arthur Carey Donald Wolfe

Dinner party hosts and guests in west of town

Host and hostess Mr and Mrs Don H Jameson entertained guests last Saturday evening at their home west of town. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W D Studer, Mr and Mrs W W Mowrey of Apple Creek, Mrs and Mrs William Vestal of Wooster, Mr and Mrs Willard Hilty and Mr and Mrs Arthur Paul of Rittman. After the meal guests played pinochle with prizes awarded to Mrs Hilty and Mr Studer.

Don H Jameson W D Studer W W Mowrey Apple Creek Wiliam Vestal Wooster Willard Hilty Arthur Paul Rittman Hilty Studer

Harold Snyder Birthday Party Includes Royster Guests

Mr and Mrs Raymond Snyder hosted Harold Snyder's birthday with guests from Wooster and Rittman including Elson Mullen L H Cummings Wanda Chmeitzer Earl Franks Wanda Fisher and others. Harold received many useful gifts. Jane Addams Circle plans gift wrapping and table decorating demonstration next Tuesday at Mrs James Hile home with a Christmas party gift exchange and Mrs Wanda Fisher to tell a Christmas story. Ernest Harrison and Paul Wilbur enjoyed Saturday evening at Wooster.

Raymond Snyder Harold Elson Mullen Billy of Wooster L. H. Cummings Wanda &Chmeitzer Earl Franks Jacqueline Dennie Kenneth Kurtz Rittman Jane Addams James Hile John Baldwin Wanda Fisher Ernest Harrison Mrs Paul Wilbur

Miss Balloch Recital at Rittman United Brethren Church

Miss Mary Balloch presents her piano students in a recital at 7 30 p m Monday evening December 18 in the Rittman United Brethren Church Miss Balloon assisted by Miss Virginia Star of Wooster The program includes Waltz Brother John Johnny Rubie Song of the Rose Vida Police Song of the Drum Sail Boats Pussy Cat Waltz Indian Chief Ben Bodager Beautiful Blue Danube The Tambourin Dancer Anitra s Dance Grieg Jam Britton Impromptu in C sharp minor Reinhold Lydia Balloon Sonata in C major first movement Mozart Joan Rodenberg Humoreske Dvorak Julia Ralph Patricia Steiner Polish Dance Acharwenka Militaire in A major Chopin Gloria Ann Stocker Gloria Anne Stocker

Rittman United Brethren Church Balloon Virginia Star of Brother John Johnny Rubie Rose Vida Police Jimmy Baldwin Rita Jane Steele Ben Bodager Dorothy DeVore Anitra Grieg minuer—Reinhold Lydia Balloon Mozart Joan Rodenberg Humoreske Dvorak

Pythian Sisters Elect Officers and Host Xmas Party

Nomination and election of lodge officers occurred last evening. New officers include Mrs Frank Webner as Most Excellent Chief and Mrs Leon Snow as Excellent Senior. A Christmas charity committee was named. The meeting closed with a Christmas party and gift exchange. Installation for the new officers is set for January 8.

Pythian Sisters Lodge Frank Webner Leon Snow Carl England Raymond Hall Willard Hilty Harold Hanes William Campbell Jr Protector Roy Campbell Otto Boyer Cletus Hardgrove L. W_ Steiner Justin Shook Laura Hickin Weldon Hardgrove Steiner Hanes

Mrs Swope Hosts Christmas Party by Bridge Club

Members of the Wednesday Bridge Club held their Christmas party at the home of Mrs L B in Grand View. E G Yochheim was not present. Afternoon contract prizes went to Mrs A K Ebert and Mrs Jack Schaffner. Guests enjoyed a salad course, gifts were exchanged, and Mrs Wlochheim received a Bucat prize. Next meeting on January 8 at Mrs A H Thomas's home.

Wednesday Bridge Club L. BE. “Bwone Grand View Horatera E. G. Yochheim A Kl Ebert Jack Schaffner Wlochheim A H. Thomas Sheldon Avenue

Sterling Bridge Club Christmas Party Sees Awards

Miss Leora Hoff hosted the Sterling Bridge Club Christmas party at her home. Awards went to Mrs. Allen Jones of Orrville and Miss Evellyn Bennett of Rittman for auction frames, with Miss Louise Yochhelm receiving the consolation prize and Miss Pearl Rupp winning the 80 honors prize. Delights included festive centerpieces and a perfume gift at each place. An exchange of gifts closed the evening. Next meetup set for December 30 at O J Shong residence with Miss Schaffter as hostess.

Leora Hoff Sterling Beores Allen Jones Orrville Evellyn Bennitter Rittman Louise Yochhelm Pearl Rupp Paris O. J. Shong Miss Schaffter

Women’s Benefit Association to Install Officers at Christmas Meeting

Members of the Women’s Benefit Association plan to install their newly elected officers next Tuesday afternoon December 1 at the home of Mrs. William Harmon on Salt Street. The gathering will also serve as the Christmas meeting with a gift exchange planned by attendees.

December Ltd Brrs William Harmon Salt Street

Novicr Call Mrs Over for Christmas Baked Goods

Mrs Over invites orders for baked goods and candies for Christmas, with phone number 129-L. The notice appears as a small classified item promoting seasonal treats and contact details.

Novicr Mrs Phono

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D. of A Lodge Edna Nine Clara Bunion Manda Kellar State Finance Committee Camilla Buxton J O Chris Chandler Flossie Chandler Girla Scout Lola Dawson Alberta Shey Barberton Shew Wadsworth High School Sterling “High Tr Ohio Boxboard Charles Heffelman North Main Street RITZ One Way Pittsburgh Chicago Til Way Huntington Jacksonville Nashville H. Thomas Grey Reyhound Playtime Books Elec Jy Sen Franklin Stopes Presbyterian Bazaar L. E. Swope E. 8. Hendrickson Legion Auxiliary Christian Party First Brethren W. M. C Mary Balloch Julia Ralph Patricia Steiner Acharwenka Marie Ochier Polanaise Militaire Chopin Gloria Ann Stocker Gloria Anne Stocker Xmas Party Snow Webner W.ba Ohio Rohrer Rexall Rexall Drug Store
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