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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1941

Page

6

Local Notables In Hospital And At Home

Mike Lamic Jr of Salt St is a patient at Wadsworth Hospital after an operation on Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Charley Walden hosted the Joseph Walden family at dinner. Mr Hea Gordon and Mrs Dora Miler were in Akron Tuesday for the 14th district Daughters of Amelia meeting. Miss Margare Swartz was in Paerview diligent about school duties. Mrs Baph Rastorfer praised as perfect atoner. Att and Mrs Russell Siders hosted in Barberton and Akin. Surgeons removed a letter graft at Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland from Gearhart who had glaucoma.

Mike Lamic Jr Salt St Wadsworth Hospital Hea Gordon Dora Miler Akron Gearhart Ruttman

Rittman O. E. S. Chapter Holds Installation

Eastern Star in Rittman held its yearly installation at the Masonic Temple last Thursday December 11 with guests from Akron and Wooster. Installing officer Mrs John Baldwin was aided by Mrs O J Shong and Mrs Carl Turley as installing marshal and Mrs Walter Keen as chaplain. Musicians included Mrs A L Ebert the organist and Mrs J J Tilson as secretary. Ray G Rogers served as installing sentinel and warder. Soloists were Mrs Jack Williams Mrs L G De Vore and Mrs Leonard Over. The Worthy Matron color scheme of red white and blue was echoed in refreshments by Mrs W W Bodager’s committee. Corsages were given to officers and gifts to the new Worthy Matron Mrs C D Coffman. other officers were listed in last week’s Press.

Eastern Star Masonic Temple Akron and Wooster John Baldwin Marshell O J Shong Carl Turley Walter Keen A. L. Ebert J J Tilson Ray G Rogers Jack Williams L. G DeVore Leonard W W Bodager C D Coffman

Roberta Adams Hosts Combined Christmas Party

Roberta Jean Adams entertained at her home on West First Street with the Young Peoples classes and Junior Choir of the First Brethren Church for a Christmas party that doubled as a surprise birthday for her brother Bernard Adams. Miss Helen Brickel led choruses, Rev Arthur Carey gave prayers, and refreshments with candy canes were served. A gift exchange followed and Bernard received many presents. Forty two attended.

Roberta Jean Adams West First Street Young Peoples First Brethren Church Bernard Adams Parwas Helen Brickel Arthur Carey Miss Brickel Joan Faber Bernard

Mrs Bodager Hosts Christmas Party for Mothers Club

A Christmas gathering at Mrs Arthur Bodagers home in Rittman on December 16 featured Elaine and Karen Bodager singing a carol, a Christmas reading by Mrs H A Boughner, carols led by Mrs Jack Williams, and a gift exchange. Members also shared an old fashioned taffy-pull in the kitchen before refreshments.

Arthur Bodager Mothers Club of Rittman Jane Addams Elaine Karen H. A. Boughner Jack Williams

Daughters of America Form Blanket Club Draws Two Names

At a special Friday meeting in Rohrer Hall two names were drawn for the Blanket Club. Recipients Dorine Beck and Anna Carlton, both from Wadsworth, will be notified after the lodge session next Tuesday night. A covered dish supper follows December 23 with members bringing their own table service.

Rohrer Hall Daughters of America Blanket Club Dorine Beck Anna Carlton Wadsworth D. of A

Regular Meeting For Pythian Sisters

In Rohrer Hall last Wednesday evening the regular order of Lodge proceeded for fourteen attending Pythian Sisters Co-hostesses during the social hour were Mrs B W Hershey and Mrs Carl England Appointed to attend the district convention held at Ravenna were Mrs. Harold Hanes of Rittman and Mrs. Kenneth Dress of Wadsworth who accompanied the delegate from the Sterling Temple Mrs Clifford Valentine Hostesses at the next regular meeting will be Mrs James Dowd and Mrs Hanes.

Rohrer Hall Lodge Pythian Sisters B W Hershey Carl England Ravenna Harold Hanes Rittman Kenneth Dress Wadsworth Sterling Temple Clifford Valentine

Meeting With A Christmas Theme At First Brethren Church

The Junior Missionary Council of the First Brethren Church met at Mrs Charles Gammell's home with Mrs Verle Kosler leading. Fifteen members attended, decorated surroundings and seasonal refreshments provided. A handkerchief shower honored Mrs Lyman Gish of Mobile who is home for the holidays along with a Christmas gift exchange and a secret sister exchange.

The First Brethren Church Charles Gammell Verle Kosler Lyman Gish Mobile Alabama

To Elect Officers At Friday Church Meeting Featured

The Church of Christ Friendship Class holds a December 9 meeting featuring a Christmas gift exchange and the election of new officers and teacher hires. Mo Hawkins will open with remarks to members at 73 pom.

Church of Christ Friendship Mo Hawkins Tome

Personal notices and Christmas gatherings in Wooster area

The page lists holiday social events and family visits from Ohio University and nearby towns. It notes dinners at the Osborne home on State Street and at the Beverly home, a birthday celebration for Mrs Benek, a Christmastime party hosted by Betty Hecks, and a concert by the Wooster Symphony Orchestra. Also mentioned are hospital discharges, a birthday, a surgery, and university holiday recess dates for local students.

Joint Birthday Celebration for Two Families

Walter E Shook and Robert Mallory families held a surprise midweek birthday party for four December birthdays. Honor guests were Walter E Shook, his daughter Twila, and Rita Jane and Bobby Mallory. Eleven dined at six with a Christmas flavored table, gifts, and a large red green cake.

Walter E. Shook Robert Mallory Twila Rita Jane Bobby Mallory Shook Pauline Carol Sandra Janice

Christmas Party At Seville Inn Held By Women’s Club

Twelve members of Women’s Benefit Association traveled to Seville Inn for a 12 o'clock Christmas dinner. Afternoon games and a gift exchange followed in the party rooms. A special meeting is scheduled for Thursday afternoon December 18 to install newly elected officers at Mrs. Adolph Rastorfer’s home on Sterling Avenue.

Women’s Benefit Association Seville Inn Adolph Rastorfer Sterling Avenue

Gott Family Hosts Christmas Party in Smithville

Mr and Mrs Gott entertained a Christmas party at North 4th Street Friday evening with 36 attendees. Gifts were exchanged in a contest based on The Night Before Christmas, Beulah Amstutz and Thelma Bodager led games, and refreshments were served by the hostess and committee.

Benecca Smithville

Dinner Party Invitations Extended to Contract Club Members

Invitations were extended to Tuesday Contract Club members from Mrs. Robert Hickin of South Main Street for a formal dinner at 6 30 PM. The club will hold its annual Christmas party Saturday evening December 20th at Logsanioi eg Corstitute.

Robert Hickin Main Street Senene Logsanioi

Dinner and theatre party held at Akron Monday

The feminine contingent of the Marton Reserve office force celebrated the holiday season with a cotton dinner and theatre party. The affair was held Monday evening at Kanses Restaurant where during the meal the group exchanged Christmas gifts. They adjourned to the Colonial Theatre to view One Foot In Heaven. Attending from the local office were Mary Ellen Conover, Margaret Boyle, Mrs. Wilson Logan, Kathryn Harlow and Jo Rupp, with Miss Bertha Pandy of the Elyria office as special guest.

Marton Reserve Office Son Akron Kanses Colonial Theatre Mary Ellen Conover Margaret Boyle Wilson Logan Kathryn Harlow Jo Rupp Bertha Pandy Elyria

Girl Scout Troop I Christmas Meeting Recap

The Girl Scouts of Troop I met Wednesday at 7 PM for a Christmas gift exchange with games and refreshments. They thank the Auxiliary for the gifts and note next week's meeting will be omitted.

Girl Scouts Troop I

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charley Wald Joseph Wald Baph Rastorfer Davagners Att Russell Siders Barberton Akin Rev Trent Marshachside Mastay Yoodherm E.R. Alexander South Main St Rittman O. E. S. Chapter Roberta Adams Mrs. Bodager Club James Dowd Hanes Bill Colognes Thermos Kodaks A. H. Thomas Rexall Ohio Santa 3Ocs Osborne Arried Jama Ohio University At Ateens Dinter Simiay State St Yere E W Osborne JE Benek Joan Anne Benek Margaret Cunningham Benesk WEF Hoetks Betty He Jo and Pearl Rupp Kay White Mary Filen Conover Juanita Miller Dore- Thy Rik Mitchet Bove Louise Yochheim Robert West Kenneth Hichand Amora Wooster Symphony Orchestra Wooster College Memorial Chapel Marguerite Evelyn Stanley ER Cuppinger Man Balloon Hathe Sigler Len ‘Chick Piahuta Wadsworth Municipal Hospital Charles Miller Medina Floyd Lentz California James I Miller Bowling Green State University Gannon New York City Walt Disney Dumbo Palace Mr. and Mrs. Gott Girl Scout Troop Berihe Wald Estatade Lower Marion, Ohlo Rob Newis Bee’s Wadsworth,ohio
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