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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1956
Page
5
Davey Tree experts warn moisture level, not appearance, signals a fresh Christmas tree. Keep trees watered daily, use water-filled bases or pails, and protect greenery with plastic sprays to reduce moisture loss.
Funeral services were held at Wooster Baptist Temple for Isaac Henry Boyes 69 formerly of Rittman who died after a two week hospital stay. He worked at Ohio Boxboard Co and farmed in Canaan Township since 1936. Survived by wife Tokie Jenkins Boyes five daughters and five sons, multiple siblings, 38 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Burial was in Rittman Cemetery with Rev. Charles Crabtree officiating.
Mrs Richard Wenger hosted the Entre Nous Club Christmas gathering on State Street with Mrs Robert Wenger and Mrs Homer Castor assisting. Mrs Charles Rupp led the business session approving a $25 grant to the Diversion Hall recreation program and a $3 donation to the TB Fund. Snow Ball Dance success was noted by chair Jack Wenger. Officers to be elected at January 8 meeting with Mrs Raymond Lance as host and Mrs Robert McCammon as co-hostess.
Florence Harding Council Daughter's of America elect Clara Boling as president at Rohrer Hall meeting. Gloria Hunt deputy in charge. Chester Smith named vice councilor. Ray Prosser assists. Audit set January 3 at 7 30 p.m. at Chester Smith home. December 18 covered dish dinner replaces December 25.
Mrs. Stanley Dague hosts Chit Chat Mothers Club on December 18 with a covered dish supper and a 12 gift for the elderly at the Home. Cub Scout Pack Meeting on December 19 at 6 30 p m at the American Legion Home. Hermina Leady Missionary Society meets December 19 at 8 p m at Mrs. Hisemi s home with Mrs. Swigart presenting the program. Rittman Grandmothers Club Christmas Party December 19 at Mrs. Rogers home with hostesses Rastorfer Welling and Viall. dinner at 12 30 p m and a 50 cent gift exchange. St Ann s Altar Society and Study Club joint Christmas Party December 20 at 1 p m at Mrs Wald s State St home with a gift exchange and White Elephant prizes.
The article surveys 1956 toy fashions featuring nimble dolls with durable synthetic rooted hair and movable bodies for ballet, plus extensive wardrobes, miniature grooming kits, candy in dolls, clocking kitchen play sets, hobby kits for jewelry making, and a surreal plush animal trend with vivid colors and humanlike faces.
Twenty nine members attend the annual Christmas party at the Legion Home. The group votes a 150 contribution to Diversion Hall recreation on a limited scale. Canned foods are collected to pack Christmas Baskets for needy families with Mrs Hodovan in charge. A party for children of Legion and Auxiliary members is planned for December 22, and another for Apple Creek State Hospital patients on December 19.
A regular meeting is scheduled for January 14 with a hair stylist on hand to present the latest coiffure ideas. Hostesses for the evening will be Miss Ruth Ward Mrs Nellie Duskey and Mrs Ruby Policy.
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