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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1955
Page
7
A fragment notes a mother of 13 missing after her husband failed to shop at Doxey's on Summit Street in Wadsworth for a washer, sweeper, dryer, or rinse tubs. The adv says he would have saved money and wife.
Canaan Lutheran Women's Missionary Society held its annual Christmas party at the church with 30 members and five guests. President Mrs. Glen Dorland reviewed the year's work while Life Membership pins were awarded to three members for donations to Mexico missions and colleges. A speaker from India Mission Day School and a generous India fund gift followed, with devotion, musical numbers, and a social hour. Instead of gifts, donations supported the Columbus Ohio Children’s State School for mentally retarded children.
Mrs. Arthur Repp formerly of Creston and 36 years a resident there died in Phoenix on December 7 after six months illness. Her husband died two years ago in Phoenix. Survived by four daughters Mrs Edward Jesser of Cleveland Mrs Stanley Gerstenslager of Seville Mrs Raymond Howell and Mrs William Messmore of Phoenix. two sons Russel of Austin Texas and Arthur Jr of Phoenix. 12 grandchildren two sisters Mrs Clyde Messmore of West Salem and Mrs Forest Poor man of Polk Ohio. one brother Ralph Chasey of Polk. Services were held Saturday and burial in Phoenix.
The Moose women plan a Wednesday committee meeting at Mrs. Marie Edwards home with a Christmas exchange. A separate Loyal Order of Moose event for members' children is set for Thursday December 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the hall with snacks and Santa. City dwellers share stake in farm policy as farmers maintain purchasing power amid price declines while urban residents enjoy better foods.
Civil Service Commission announced examinations across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky for postal transportation service careers. Applications via Form 5000 AB due by December 20 1955. Criteria include male US citizen 18 or older height at least 5’6” weight 130 pounds in good health.
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