Christmas Season Activities Started at Presbyterian Guild Party
Forty members of the Presbyterian Guild held their annual Christmas party in church parlors. Decorations, a banquet style table, gifts from Saint Nick, and a social time followed. The group voted to launch a gold and silver hunt to raise funds by sending donated jewelry to Pittsburgh for appraisal and voucher issuance. An additional fish fry is planned for February.
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Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Guild
Mesdames EC. Murray
AL Coffey
Raymond
Howell
Saint Nick
Pittsburgh
Webb McIlvaine Struck by Car in Front of Home
Webb McIlvaine was hit while crossing the road in front of his Wooster home by a northbound car driven by Mr. Rittenhouse. He suffered minor injuries and bruises while carrying milk cans to the platform. A.L. Dicus, a school bus driver, narrowly avoided a head on collision and called it a miracle no serious injury occurred.
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Webb McIilvaine
Rittenhouse
Wooster
MccIlvaine
A. L. Dicus
Mellvaine
Odd Fellows Regular Meeting Scheduled for Monday Night
The Odd Fellows will hold their regular meeting Monday night at 7:30. Members are advised to attend as routine business and community updates will be discussed.
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Odd Fellows
Church News Roundup at Creston and City
Sunday school at 9 45 in Creston church. morning worship at 11 00 with ForeGreams of Christmas. Epworth League at 6 30 led by CO Woodward. No evening preaching. In the other church Rev G Bohnert presides with Sunday school at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 00. round table and youth programs on Sundays.
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Young Peoples
Creston mM. E
G & Bohnert
Max Langell
Epworth League
CO. Woodward
Christmas services at Creston and Greston church
The Presbyterian churches in Greston and Creston list schedule for Christmas week with sermons at Greston 9 30 a m and 11 00 a m and Creston Sunday school 9 45 a m preaching 11 00 a m choir practice Thursday 7 39 p m Christmas Eve pageant Dec 25 at 7 30 p m.
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Jackson
E. Society
Creston
Smithville Parent-Teacher Association Minutes Report
The Smithville Parent Teachers club held a meeting with Stockham presiding in Royt Grumder’s absence. They reported a treasury of 116 dollars and voted to use funds to feed undernourished schoolchildren at lunch. A Christmas program is planned for December 2nd at the PETLA meeting.
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Rts
Smithvile
Carrie Lehman
Rey
Stockham
Royt Grumder
Treadgurer
PETLA
M E Church Elects Officers In Meeting At Home
The M E church board and Sunday school board met at Mrs. Noah Schlegel's home to discuss classroom plans and literature. Officers were elected: Superintendent J M Langell, Assistant W F Sellens, Secretary Beulah Real, Assistant Linnie Owen, Treasurer Ward Oller, Pianists Leoma Hoff and assistants, Choristers Merle Leggett and F A Jordan, Librarian Mrs. Carl Fetzer with assistants Jack McGuff and Jack Plank, cradle roll Supt Mrs. W F Sellers, Home Dept Supt Mrs. F L Leggett with assistants, Orchestra Manager J Jordan.
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M. E.church
Noah Schlegel
Iiterature
J.M. Langell
Beulah Real
Linnie Owen
Ward’ Oller
Leoma Hoff
Lilian Kirschner
Merle Leggett
F A. Jordan
Carl Fetzer
Jack McGuff
Jack Plank
W. F. Sellers
Paul Plank
F. L. Leggett
Mesdames
O. L. Hoff
W. K. Bechtel
F. U. Jordan
Anna South
FWU
Jordan
Honor Son With Surprise Party
Mr and Mrs Albert Henry arranged a surprise party for their son Harold who turned 17 on December 8 guests included Mr and Mrs Milliard Fulton Miss Agnes Bowiman and Mr and Mrs Roy Cherry with Dorothy. Games contests and ice cream and cake were served.
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Albert Henry
Harold
Milliard Fulton
Agnes D Bow Iman
Roy Cherry
Dorothy
Rebekah Lodge Hosts Christmas Party After Session
Rebekah lodge members held their Christmas party Tuesday night following the regular lodge session. Stunts entertained guests and an exchange of gifts took place. Refreshments were served. On November 27 the organization will hold a benefit bridge event to which the public is invited.
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Rebekah Lodge
Christmas Party Planned by Travelere Club
Members of the Travelere club anticipate a Christmas party with Mrs Elmer Hoff next Wednesday December 21. A real turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be served.
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Travelere Club
Elmer Hoff
Aids Travelers On Slippery Highway
Philathea class elects officers as Dr S C Toor praises winter weather. A car skids on icy pavement near Hill, twenty cars struggle to climb. Helpers Boor and Smith assist with ash and care, then all depart smiling. Supper and program follow with multiple officers elected and prizes awarded.
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S.C Toor
Aleat
Hill
Irian Angstutz
Burbank
Honese
Dr. Boor
Willan’ Smith
Missionary Society Seeks Donations for Christmas Box
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the MBE church meets with Mrs Farnwall Tuesday night December 20. Members should bring mite boxes and items for the Christmas box to be sent to West Side Community House Cleveland. Great need noted and good attendance urged.
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Woman's Home Missionary Society of the
M.be
A. ‘Fi. Farnwall
West Side Community House
Cleveland
Leach
Grange Lyceum Program Delights Local Audience
The third Lyceum number by Congress Grange featured three one act plays titled When Father Goes on a Diet Cream Puffs and No Man Wanted A minstrel and comedy show closed the evening with Mrs Firestone presenting two musical readings Little Orphan Annie and The Patchwork Quilt The program offered a lively blend of comedy and clean entertainment performed with notable poise by all participants.
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Grange Lyceum
Congress
Miss Mary Stebbins Hosts Creston High Home Economics Club
Miss Mary Stebbins hosted the Home Economics Club of Creston High School on Wednesday night. Miss Lucille Johnson supplied clever entertainment with gains and stunts. The committee served delicious refreshments, and Miss Mabel Studer, domestic science teacher, was the guest of honor.
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Mary Stebbing
Creston High School
Lucille Johnson
de Helous
Mabel Studer
Auto skid causes minor collision en route to Akron
Ed Lemon’s auto skidded on Friday near Oak while heading to Akron. Nils’ vehicle slid, rolled into the ditch, and sustained prior damage. No injuries reported.
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Ed Lemon
Akron
Oak
Unique Party Given By Mrs Broomall
One of the season's most unique parties was hosted by Mrs. Jerry Broomall on Tuesday night. The home featured evergreen decor with red and silver accents and multicolored electric lights. Yuletide entertainment complemented the theme as guests enjoyed a gift exchange and holiday table adornments for twenty. Out-of-town guest Mrs. LaVerne Ewing of Seville attended.
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Jerry Broomall
North End Restaurant Sold to Guy Beaver
North End restaurant changes hands as Fred Beaver sells to his relative Guy Beaver who assumes immediate control. Paul Beaver will assist, and Mrs Fleet Baker remains connected to continue service in the business.
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Fred Beaver
North End
Guy Beaver
Paul Beaver
Fleet Baker
Mr. Beaver
Thank Offering Service Draws Large Crowds
Despite disagreeable weather many attended the thank offering service at the M. B. Church on Sunday Avenue. The choir furnished music and Rev. L. Rohnert delivered a broad lecture on mission work across the United States.
Christmas Mailing Tips From The Post Office
The postmaster Roy S Grunder notes no major changes in Christmas mailing rules except parcel post rate shifts. He urges mailing greetings in unaddressed envelopes with minimal postage, and stresses using proper addresses and the benefits of insurance special handling and delivery during peak season to prevent damage.
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Mall Sarly
Lequire Mentis
Fiat
Roy-S-Grunder
Entertains Auxiliary All Day Sewing and Party Plans
Mrs B M Foster hosted Legion Auxiliary members for a day of sewing and a lengthy meeting led by Mrs Stoward Knepp. They planned a Christmas party with The Jackson Missionary and Ladies' Canty Council, and a Moose Lodge gathering with cards and dancing to follow at no charge.
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B M Foster
Legion Auiliary
Stoward Knepp
Jackson Missionary and Ladies’ Canty Council
Nessay
Chirch
Thejing
Moose Lodge
Aged Lady Fetes Flora Lee on 80th Birthday Dinner
Mrs Flora Lee was honored at a Wednesday dinner with guests including Mrs Hattie Davidson and Mrs Clara Carbaugh, celebrating Lee’s 80th birthday in a social gathering.
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Eire Hattie Davidson
Flora Lee
Clara -Carbaugh
Birth of Baby Boy Gerald Eugene to Homer Young
Mr and Mrs Homer Young announce the birth of a baby boy named Gerald Eugene. The couple welcomed their son into the family in a local hospital.
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Homer Young
Gerald Eugene
Sewing Bee Supports Needy Families At Church Event
The Philathea class of the M. E. church held a sewing bee in the church annex on Wednesday afternoon. Garments were made for needy families in the community and a picnic supper was served. The Village Council will meet Monday night at 7 30.
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M. E. ‘Church
Rannex
Missionary Society Hosts Event at Canhan M E Church
Mrs John Allen hosted the Canhan Memorial E Church Missionary Society meeting on Thursday after a program the group then held a business session.
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John Allen
Missionary Society of
Canhan M. E
Local social notes from an Akron region page
Numerous short notices list visiting relatives and neighbors in Akron and nearby towns. Items mention Miss Dorothy Sebanee, Mr. and Mrs. Th A Stone, Mrs Clara Carpenter, Prof and Mrs W K Himes, and many others attending dinners, visits, or recovering from illness across Willard, Wellington, Greenwixh, and nearby communities, with a flurry of Sunday and weekend gatherings.
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Dora
Eile
Pooman
Vdoa Cooke
Sterling
C. C. Rich
Charles Schlegel
Hob
Akron
W. K. Himes
Harold “Rich
Gladys
Minnie Donahie
Wellington
Slater
Arcade
John Hellamy
Scittman
Gacarf
Ilugh Wickalvey
Moddy
Finn Lance
Lafayette
Th. A. Stone
AJ H Fetty
Marton
Clara Carhaugh Haw
Darberton
A. L. Ober
George Marahull
Severn
Clyde Ault
Cleveland
Pare Venta
Alao
Elie Mint
Ands
Morris Colentan
Sallys Yro
Airs
Gharlox Trarrta
Dayettor
Ra Agimon
Amana Steele
elinton—Feree
famRy
Marahal
Aayernt “Mayer
ChicaKo
AR E_Stockham
Wadawbrh
M.D. Itin
Aahland
A. Stuttly
BK. Stockham
Woostar
Presbyterian Church
M.il
Conkoy
Willard
Charlo Kail
Norwalk
Bardlay
Rittman
Art. Hall
Dwight
Jacob Fasterlay
Greenwich
Fred Hookway
Gupils
Bunday
Hookway
Ner Canaan
Merle Anshutz
Merritt Linder
T Huntington
W. Va
Baturday
Plicabingh
Mra
J. C
Murray
George Jecanks
Alethe Apptoernok Institution
Mravk
St. Y. Stanle
Jeister
Alan Stodd
Lodi
Biles le
W. V. Newberry
Larry Cowharry
Newberry
Allman
Misa Holth Gritier
Orrville
Frank Moef
Frvin Stuckey
Stuckey
Red Megane
Ft Wayne
Patterson
We Patterson
West Salem
Morotd Schlegel
Jehudre
Kent
Amiler
Afr
Mes
Christ Schleeot
L. Swartz
Fete
Charles Heal
Familly
Gion Snilera
Durbank
Nie
Ead Atea T. EL Phtterann Anant
Fron Wooster
Cynahe
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Church News
Creston Church OF God
W. J. Plough
Josh Sala
Smithville
P.T. A
M.e.church
Philathea Glass
Carl Retter
Kirschner
Juanita “Prooke
Made Mikesot
Cree —Kihnert
Grange
Mary Stebbins
Broomall
Canaan Grange
Frank “Muldoon
Pres Moxamler-Parsien Pimalayte
Wy Ta Garrison
Tate
Johnon Bellary
Margaret
Sita
Harry Gerstanachlager
Agron Latten
Lodl
Ployd Wapner
Clara Carpenter
Heerbert
Gelling
Sevilla
Witea
Sre
Moerstall
Larkin
Willar David
W S. Sith
Mra Nettle Smith
Rele Tirege
Sash
Jean Tawton
Lwicht Mafilier
W L. Garrison
cMrat Ciera Carpentey
Inte Siem
Jows “Thorlhy
Sun Uenee Es
Ritzi Jewelry
Rittman and Creston
Wald's Tailor Shop
Cor. Salt ‘and Malin
St. Rittman
South Main St
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