Hefferman Charged With Intoxication
Hudson was tried before Mayor Baker and ordered to leave town.
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1939
Page
6
Hudson was tried before Mayor Baker and ordered to leave town.
Mr and Mrs Charles F Schaad of Burbank celebrate their golden wedding anniversary this Sunday. They were married December 24 1889 in Creston by Rev A W Knowlton. They have eight children six living and sixteen grandchildren.
The Women’s Benefit Association held its Christmas party in Rohrer Hall honoring Mrs. Cora Snyder who cannot attend meetings. A 1 pm dinner preceded bingo won by Mrs. Lawrence Wilmot. 1940 officers were installed and a memorial for Mrs. Melva Pyers was observed. Next meeting January 16 hosted by Mrs. Arley Moyer. first meeting of the month omitted due to holidays.
The Jane Addams Circle met at Mrs. John Baldwin’s 164th Street home for a Yuletide evening. They opened with Christmas carols led by Mrs. J. J. Williams, performed a Christmas dialogue, and featured a piano solo by Mrs. A. A. Bodager and a Christmas vocal duet by Mrs. K. W. Osborne and Mrs. Lee De Vore before closing with President Mrs. Osborne’s remarks.
Fifteen members participated in Christmas readings followed by festive refreshments. A table bright with taper light and seasonal decorations served as the centerpiece for post exchange gatherings.
The feminine staff of Marion Reserve Power Co and the Elyria branch office girl spent Tuesday evening in Wooster for dinner and a show. Gifts were exchanged among attendees including Miss Bette Miller Miss Kathryn Harlow Miss Vera Brandt Miss Mary Ellen Con over Miss Joy Vanzile and Miss Vaneta Twining.
The regular stated meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star was followed by initiation on last Thursday evening. Seventy members and friends attended, including out-of-town visitors. The 1939 officers presided and received corsages from Worthy Matron Mrs. O. J. Shong. Initiates were Mrs. Marjorie Stinson by affiliation and Mr. Sylvan Wiles, who received a white Bible from Worthy Patron Mr. J. J. Williams.
Mrs Shong spoke on her past year's work thanking members and officers. She likened life to a house with rooms as years of life. Refreshments followed with red tapers and pine decorations. new officers will be installed December 28 with Mrs Walter Keen becoming Worthy Matron and Mr John Baldwin Worthy Patron.
Miss Hattie Sigler hosted a farewell party at her home with Mrs. Pearl Brightman assisting. Guests played three tables of bridge with prizes going to Mrs. L. E. Swope and Mrs. E. G. Newberry. A traveling kit was presented to Mrs. Stinson, followed by refreshments.
The Loyal Berean Sunday School class led by Mrs. V A Garver held a Christmas party Tuesday afternoon at Milton Presbyterian Church. Officers were reelected: Mrs. J B Hickin president, Mrs. Joseph Haldiman vice president, Mrs. C D Petit secretary-treasurer. A Christmas story was read by Mrs. W W Bodager, and a gift exchange was organized by Mrs. J C Young. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Garver and Mrs. James Stinson. Party arrangements were by Mrs. C C Gregg with hostesses Mrs. L E Swope, Mrs. Harold Miller, Mrs. Emmett Griner, and Mrs. Cc J Ailty.
Milton Presbyterian Church officers and wives honored Mr and Mrs W M Brenneman for long church service. They now lead the County Home near Wooster and joined First Presbyterian Church of Wooster. A chicken dinner followed by a toast and Bible presentation marked the tribute with remarks from Rev E S Hendrickson and others.
Missionary Society of the Church of Christ plans a Friday gathering at Rev. V. S. Goodale’s home 208 West Ohio Avenue on December 29 with a full attendance urged.
Loyal Workers' class members of the Church of Christ will hold their Christmas party and gift exchange on Thursday evening December 21 at the home of Mr and Mrs J O Schaefer. William Schlup and Gertram Yochheim of Cleveland College will arrive home for the occasion.
Mrs O J Shon worthy matron of Eastern Star entertains her officers at a dinner party December 10 at the Golden Grille Akron. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Williams Mrs Ralph Overholt Mrs Walter Keen and others then attended a Loews Theatre show.
Dr and Mrs M E Stilwill entertained a group at informal supper Sunday at their home on Main Street. Several families and students plan trips for the holidays while others remain locally for vacations. Illness includes Mrs Howard Miller of near Smithville with pneumonia and scarlet fever ripples as Hartzler children quarantine in Rittman R D. Amstutz suffered a light stroke and is improving.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Welch widow of James Welch were conducted Saturday noon at the R D Armstrone w. Son Funeral home with Rev Paul Banders officiating. Burial followed in Fairview cemetery at Galion. Mrs Welch came to Seville six years ago from Cleveland. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John Becker of Seville and Mrs. John Russell of Crestline.
Mrs. Ralph West, chairwoman, reports slow Christmas Seal contributions in Rittman and urges timely gifts to meet the quota. Proceeds fund tuberculosis fight and relief programs, with trusts directed to Mrs. West for near term donation.
A Christmas party for the children’s department of the U B Church will be held Thursday from 3 30 to 4 30 p m. at the church. Miss Evelyn Harter leads as teachers assist with carols stories and a treat. Remodeling at the church affects this year’s program.
Rittman volunteers responded to a blaze at Farmers Dairy Products Co. cheese storage room south of Rittman. Fire Chief W. Winkler put damage at about 50 dollars to wooden racks. no cheese was harmed. Directors praised the fire department for saving the factory from serious damage.
Roberts Regal of Rittman reported a car theft early Saturday at Welcome Inn near Barberton. Marshal Heffelman broadcast the vehicle description and later located the car on First Street in Rittman. Roy Hudson of Youngstown was arrested Saturday night.
Beech Grove Sunday School will stage a children’s program Sunday morning and a Christmas play The Children of the fan The cast includes Pred Yoder Mrs Ruth Lehman-Ruachet Milss Ethel Irvin-Miriam Walter Buss Francsony Arlene Miller-Deboorah Weldon Schentz Monard Murray-Ephan Sheehats Eril MittereJdoseph Nazareth Genoveve Schedty-Mary Three Wise Men Walter Rennecher Walter Welley Elvin Lehman Shepherds Wade Rennecher Wayne Showalter Lowel Tevin The play directed by Pastor Roy P Early
The principal part of the Christmas entertainment at the United Brethren church is a musical pageant titled An Echo From Bethlehem. Cast includes members of the Sinahine ola mid Willing Workers class of the Sunday School.
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