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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1933

Page

5

Aid Society Christmas Program and New Members

The Farnwall Aid Society met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Hazel Kirschner Jedd presiding. The program featured a talk on Christmas Legends, a poem by Mrs Jerry Broomall, a ladies trio by Mrs Ollie Sigler Mrs Charles Suhleger and Mrs D K Gensemer performing Silent Night, and a Christmas playlet by Mesdames Doyle Prouts. D W Tyler Paul Kinney and Juanita Brooks enjoyed the event. Five new members were added. Mrs Farrwall resigned as treasurer and Mrs O L Hoff was elected to fill the vacancy. Refreshments were provided by the hostess Mrs Paul Plank who will host January’s meeting.

Ladies‘ ‘Aid Society of the Farnwall Hazel Kirschner Juanita Brooks E Patterson Farrwall O. L. Hoff Paul Plank

Oyster Fish Supper Is Served By Grange Men

The Canaan Grange held an oyster and fish supper on Friday evening after their business session. The Christmas program featured juveniles singing Jingle Bells, and Joy to the World by the Grange. Nina Lehman and others performed songs and solos, with talks including How Uncle Sam Spends His Christmas. Grange Santa Claus appeared in a bogey and handed out treats to Grange children.

Canaan Grange Nina Lehman Grange Rei Paul Kinney de Town Ethléhem Thor Uncle Sam Jake Milter Hark The Herald the Grange

Private Services For Mrs M M Gensemer

Private funeral services were held for Mrs I M Gensemer a former Creston resident at her Medina home Monday afternoon She died Saturday age 60 after illness from scarlet fever and a paralytic stroke Survived by husband a son Glenn and two grandchildren Interment was in Creston cemetery

I.m.gensemer Creston Medina

Jackson Ladies Aid Holds Church All Day Meeting

The Jackson church Ladies Aid society convenes for an all day meeting in the church parlor today. Hostesses Mesdames John Henry Russell Anshutz and Eg Bowman serve the pilienie dinner. Leaders are Mrs Fred Hookway Mrs Harris and Miss Vella Scott.

Ladies Aiud Society Jackson Church John Henry Russell Anshutz Eg Bowman Fred Hookway Harris Vella Scott

Ruby Earl Rebekah Lodge Elects New Leader and Officers

Mrs. Ruby Earl was elected noble grand of the Rebekah lodge and officers were chosen last week. Vice grand Mrs. Doyle Pfouts recording secretary Migs Callie Bowers financial treasurer Mrs Jed Garrett treasurer Mrs Scott Johnson deputy president Mrs Ila A Shaw trustee Mrs Chris Schlegel captain degree staff Mrs Ila A Coffey. Installed Tuesday night January 9. Next meeting December 26.

Ruby Earl Rebekah Lodge Doyle Pfouts Migs Callie ‘Bowers Jed Gaurrett

Seville Hall hosts W B A Christmas party event

A Friday evening W B A party at Seville town hall featured recitations by Raymond and Richard Rohrer and Bobby Over, piano and violin by the Cook sisters of Sterling, and a Silent Night trio led by Mesdames Shumaker Pease and Zisler. A humorous Christmas carol drill by order members drew laughs, followed by festive refreshments hosted by Lula Rogers.

Ist Seville Raymond Richard Rohrer Bobby Over Cook Sisters Sterling Mesdames LaVerne Shumaker Bernice Pease Mildred Zisler Waylet LaVerne ‘Taylor Martha Weaver Nita Armstrong Helen Thumbaugh Lula Rogers

Kinney Elected President Of Philathea Class

Mrs Paul Kinney was elected president of the Philathea class at a Christmas party in the church parlors. Other officers chosen include Jerry Broomall as president, Mrs Carl Jordan recording secretary, and Mrs D K Gensemer treasurer, with committees to be appointed at the January ex meeting.

Paul Kinney Jerry Broomall Carl Jordan D. K Gensemer Gommtittees

Creston Social Roundup Notices Thursday Events

Creston locals report Mrs Pirthip Konrat hosts at the M G church Woman's Home Missionary Society meeting with assistance from Mrs Oille Sigler. Rev G L Bohnert visited Cleveland Friday. C B Conway of Mansfield served as a Creston caller Friday. Hazel Kirschner visited White home in Akron Friday. Mr and Mrs William Ginther attended a surprise party for Mr and Mrs Leyl Relfch’s wedding anniversary in Wooster Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Filrott of Greenville visiting local relatives.

Pirthip—Konrat Ainee

Christmas Pageants at Presbyterian and Methodist Churches

Presbyterian and Methodist Episcopal church members rehearse for Christmas pageants to be presented Sunday at 7 30 p.m. The Methodist children perform The Crowning of Christmas directed by Mesdames Haley Boor Real and McKinnon. Presbyterian children present Santa's Toyland and adults present A House for the Guest of Guests directed by Mrs Ruth Blatter assisted by Mrs B A Romich. Participants include Scott Johnson Morris Coleman B A Romiel Ruth Blatter Charlotte Howell Florence Benjamin Floyd Myers Ruby Earl Carlyle Grand er Sally Coleman LaVarne Benjamin Betty Myers Raymond Graf Howard Chepp Robert Hart Bloyd Myers Shannon W Davis Jr Russell Repp J W Warmon Walter Jeandervin Junior Nomich Junior Repp and Harry Haley.

Presbyterian and Methodist Episcopal Church Roy Haley S. C Boor Charles Real Sarah McKinnon Methodist Church Presbyterian Ruth Blatter B. A. Romich Scott Johnson Morris Coleman B A. Romiel Charlotte Howell Florence Benjamin Floyd Myers Ruby Earl Carlyle Grander Sally Coleman LaVarne Benjamin Betty Myers Raymond Graf Howard_Chepp Robert Hart Shannon W. Davis Jr Russell Repp J. W. Warmon Walter Jeandervin Junior Nomich Junior Repp Harry Haley

Hold Rites For Father of Creston Resident

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Wooster for John W. Shepnerd 74, father of Mrs Pansy Farrell of Creston. Interment followed in Congress cemetery. Surviving are wife Eliza two other children Mrs Ruby Stanley of West Salem and Russell Shepper Wooster and 14 grandchildren. One daughter Florence preceded him in death.

Wobster John W. Shepnerd Pansy Farrell Creston Congress Cemetery Eliza Ruby Stanley West Salem Russell Shepper J ‘Wooster Florence

Creston Churches Join Local Faith Listings

Creston churches list multiple denominations with service times. Church of God led by Rev W J Plough holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m on first and third Sundays with youth meetings in the evening. Rev G L Bohnert leads Creston Church with morning worship at 11 a m and Epworth League at 6 30 p m. Presbyterian Pastor A E Steckham lists preaching at 9 30 a m and 7 p m with Sunday School at 10 45 a m and C E society at 7 00 p m. additional Creston area worship and choir practices noted.

Creston Church OF God W. J. Plough G. L. Bohnert Max Langell Epworth League Jackson C. E. Society

Christ Child Story Comes Alive at Christmas

In a family Christmas scene from the 1933 Western Newspaper Union piece, Mrs Marsdale reads the nativity to her children as snow falls outside. The Christ Child tale fills the room with warmth, eliciting memories of shepherds, angels, and a vow to carry the spirit of Christmas forward in love and kindness.

Nobiv Robin Sand Christ Child James Marsdale Fother Belen ‘Marsdale Western Newspaper Union

Two film pairs charm local audiences this week

W C Fields and Allison Skipworth reprise lively supporting roles in Ye Olde Playhouse’s Friday and Saturday bill The act features a comic divorce plot with a rascally scheme and a lawyer in the mix Also Groucho Marx headlines a feature set in a mythical country where agitators threaten reforms The double feature continues with Tom Keene in Renegades of the West alongside Air Mail starring Gloria Stuart Pat OBrien Ralph Bellamy and Slim Summonook with a South American air route plot

W. C. Fields Allison Skipworth Gus Tillie Shanghai Alaska Bath Baty LeRoy Claudette Colbert Yin Pour Mars Brothers Udo Tim Groucho Ecountry Spencer Tom Keene Herty Furness Roscoa Ates Arizona Gloria Stuart Pat O’brien Ralph Bellamy Slim Sumnookle South America

Six Room Homes and Acreage for Sale in Ohio Area

For sale nearly six acres near Rittman with a six room house small barn fruit on southern slope ideal for paltry use. Can be purchased with loan stock or small down payment. J H Fisher Agency also lists six room house and garage in Doylestown with paved terrace boiler oil more. Separate listing notes six room house with land on rate No 6 price 3000. Overall items offer real value with easy terms. Also for rent a six room furnished house in Wadsworth modern conveniences. B L McFadden Medina Ohio.

Grand View Hittman John H Fisher J. H. Fisher Agency Doylestown Gale Pouble Barage Rette John If. Fisher Rittman Wadsworth B. L. McFadden Medina Ohio

In Memoriam for Mrs Natlie Mansell

In loving memory of wife and mother Mrs Natlie Mansell who died December 20 1631. The verse speaks of meeting again beyond grief, with singing and harp songs in a serene afterlife.

Natlie Mansell

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Wayne County Ohio

The State of Ohio through Sheriff Chas A. Nauman will offer for sale at public auction in Wooster on the 3rd day of January 1934 at 2 o clock the real estate in Wayne County. The property lies in Milo Township near Mary’s Inn on Route Salt. It covers about 116 acres in the South Quarter of Section 30 with boundaries described. Minimum bid set at $6,000 and no sale below two thirds of that amount. Terms cash. Attorney Chas Jones represents the plaintiff in the action.

Sophia Latham Milman Toowlt Witthan Conny Ohio Ktown Tin Tiarty- Soir Dy Ips Towls Mary's Inn Cazh Emas A. Nauman Wayne County Chas ¢ Jones Attamiay

Sheriff Sale In Partitions In Wayne County Court

State Ohio Wayne County common pleas court to sell at public auction the north half of the northwest quarter section 2 township 18 range J and a part of the northeast quarter of section No 33 township 18 range 11 in Chippewa township Wayne County Ohio. For details see official notice dated January 1, 1933, 2 o'clock.

State of Ohio Wayne County Common Pleas Court Yonse Wooster Shuate Wayne Ohloe Chippewa Towlt Tns Whyne Cot Seatten No 2 Ald Roils Hedon No. 33 Thinge 11 Raid Artex

Parcel description with land split and sale terms

Fragmentary legal notice detailing a land parcel of about 30 acres described as the west half, with a later reference to 25 acres, tied to heirs Eleanor Mo Connebaby and Crom Mitton I Redingey. Includes a warranty deed dated April 1862, appraisal $278,000, sale by court order, timing of payments: one third now, one third in one year, one third in two years, with deferred payments and interest stakes.

Sali Satit Halfcote Torseph Uiian Eleanor Mo Courag Toby Hebatian Cart

Mortgage Security Record From Wayne County

Under my hand the 27th day of November 1933 CHAS A NAUMAN Sheriff Wayne County Qu daning W Matz attorney records a promissory debt secured by a mortgage on the promissory note and soil details indicating a formal legal filing and assignment of the mortgage rights.

Chas.a. Nauman Sherif Wayne County

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