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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1932

Page

3

Christmas programs planned by Creston churches and ME society

Members of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the ME Church held a Christmas party at the Farnwalt home with devotionals by Mrs. Himes and a pantomime. A regional church calendar lists multiple Christmas programs at Creston MOR, Jackson Church and Church of God, inviting the public to attend.

Missionary Society of the ME Church Pearl Schlegel Ollie Sigler Leema Moffiend Hiawatha West Side Community House Cleveland

Singing And Spelling Bee Feature Of Next Mesting

Wednesday evening December 28 the Ladies of the Moose host an old fashioned singing and spelling bee. All members urged to attend with Mesdames Harris McIntyre Carpenter in charge guaranteeing a good time and refreshments served by Franks Sonnedecker and Ditch.

Ladies of the Moose Harry Harris Frank McIntyre Lois Carpenter Charles Franks Ira Sonnedeckerre Charles Ditch

Philathea Class Distributes Clothes To Needy Families

The Philathea class held a sewing party and made clothing for distribution to needy families in the community. A pot luck supper was served after the event, reflecting a collaborative effort that supported local residents.

Philathea

Canaan M. E. Ladies' Aid Reports Township Welfare Quota

The Ladies' Aid society of the Canaan M. E. church met for an all day session and again Tuesday afternoon sewing. They have practically finished their township welfare quota and prepared for needy township residents.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Canaan M. E. Church

Mr and Mrs G Franks Entertain With Dinner

Mrs and Mrs George Franks entertained at dinner Wednesday evening with Mrs R K Shooloy of Wooster Mr and Mrs Arthur Marka of Applecreek and Mr and Mrs Paul Prank joining in.

Mrs. G. Franks George Franks Mra-R.-Kshooloy Wooster Arthur Marka Applecreek Paul Prank Bridge

Grange-Party Celebrates Christmas With Juvenile Program

The Canaan Grange held a Christmas party Friday night with a large turnout. A fine program was presented by the Juvenile Grange. Home made candy and popcorn balls were served to attendees.

Canaan

Dinner party hosts at Le Barr team room north of Medina

Misses Plough Margery Fetzer Ellen Carpenter Edith Guthrie Doris Gattshall and Virginia Stebbins attended a dinner party Tuesday evening at the Le Barr team room located north of Medina.

Welcome Plough Margery Fetzer Ellen Carpenter Edith Guthrie Doris Gattshall Virginia Stebbins le Barr Team Room Medina

Council Meeting Yields Little Action and Bills Paid

A regular council meeting concluded with no major items on the agenda. Bills were presented and ordered paid, while no other matters of importance were brought before the council.

Benefit Bridge Party Hosted by Rebekah Lodge

A benefit bridge party hosted by the Rebekah lodge is scheduled for Tuesday evening December 27. The public is invited to attend and support the fundraiser.

Benefit Bridge Party Rebekah Lodge will__ hate

Creston Auxiliary Hosts Council Meeting of Legion Aux

The Creston unit entertained the County Council of the American Legion Auxiliary at the Moose hall Tuesday. A picnic dinner was served at noon with units from Orrville, Rittman, Doylestown, Wooster, Applecreek and Shreve in attendance. Each unit contributed gifts packed for welfare work. The afternoon was social.

Creston

Ever-Ready Class Christmas Party at the Church

The Ever Ready class of the Presbyterian Sunday school held their Christmas party in the church parlors on Friday night. A pot luck supper followed with an exchange of gifts. Mrs. Morris Coleman, Mrs. James Lee and Miss Nellie Webb organized details.

Presbyterian Sunday School Morris Coleman James Lee Nellie Webb

Epworth League to sing Christmas carols at church

Members and friends of the Epworth League are asked to meet at the M E church at noon Saturday night for carol singing. All welcome, and those who wish to hear the carols are asked to place a light or candle in the window.

Epworth League M. E

Christmas events and church services schedule

Jackson and Creston churches announce morning preaching and Sunday school times on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with pageants The Great Deliverer and The Great Light A congregational dinner and choir practices are planned The message urges time for God and devotion during the Christmas season.

Jackson Creston Bethlehem

Long cross country trip through 22 states and Utah visit

Mrs. Bombarger submits notes on a 500 mile journey from Chicago to Seattle and back via Los Angeles Salt Lake City and New Orleans. The account highlights ideal climate. sights include markets gardens temples mansions and movie ranches. It ends noting higher prices at home yet praise for Ohio’s homes roads farms.

Ruth Pietilie Sretstrasa Ing Los Angeles Livingston Montana Dickinson North Dakota Shasta Sacrament Salt Laken Mormon City Utah Tabernaclee County Afong United States State Capitol Scotland France Madame Schumann-Heink Salt Lake City Los ‘Angeles Hollywood Hoot Gibson New Orleans Cinemnati Montgomery Alabama Birmingham Nashville Tennessee Cincinnati Zoological Gardens Ptrain Craws Ohio

Report From Sick Folks In Creston

Mrs. R. J. Baird has improved after laryngitis illness. Mrs. F A Ritzi, Mrs. A L Ober and Hugh McKelvey convalescing well from recent illnesses. Mrs. Margaret Eberwein remains in serious condition. Mrs. Eva Belle Dicus confined at home by illness. Mrs. Frank Craig improving steadily after operation. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Slater and family, all of whom suffered flu, are better at this writing.

F.A. Ritzi A. L. Ober Hugh McKelvey Eva Belle Dicus Frank Graig Carl Slater

Woman's Tenoltt dirkstmits party at Alcade hotel

A fragmented account notes a Thursday event at the Alcade hotel labeled a Woman's Tenoltt dirkstmits party. The program lists Taylor, Mrs lite Sigtor, Mrs TE CIApY, Sloan, and Nia Cripp, with a Christ wine toast and Santa Claus figure distributing gifts to attendees.

Alcade Hotel Taylor TE Ciapy Sloan Nia Cripp Faye John

Births Mr and Mrs Mellvatne welcome baby boy

Mr and Mrs Donald Mellvatne are parents of a baby boy born at Wadawortd hospital on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Lea Weight announce the birth of a baby boy born Tuesday.

Donald Mellvatne Dato Irvin Mra Mellvatne Wadawortd Lea Weight

Injuries Reported As Ankle and Arm Breaks

Mrs. M. G. Conkey injured her ankle en route to work on Monday morning. An X ray showed Ava Dona was broken in two places.

M. G. Conkey Ava Dona

Creston High School Faces Setback in Football

Creston High suffered a setback as their undefeated run ended Friday night in a close game against Seevilky. Swinghart led Servilley with 14 points while Kirschner paced Creston with 11. The calendar notes exams January 11 12 and 13 and Christmas vacation starts Friday, returning January 2. Frances Gants won third place in the County Declaration contest.

Frances Gants

Creston News Briefs Listings From Local Families

Creston residents share weekend visits and leisure as Mr and Mrs FH A Coffey and son and Mrs Floyd Myers travel to Akron while neighbors such as Charles Russell and Roy Grunder exchange greetings. Many others are noted visiting relatives in Wooster Akron Cleveland and Barberton with city trips and holiday gatherings referenced.

FH. A. Coffey Floyd Myers Akron Frank Taley Woostar Ales. Fol Leggett Charles Russell Roy Grunder Willa Harmon Giai Youngstown John Harmon Morris Coleman George Coffey Clem Aull A Romich Wooster W. J. White Will Newburry Charlies ‘Ulmer Archie Curtis Sara Curtis Media Nombr Tarakyh Alison Carbaugh Misa Florence K Barberton John Hostetler Sterling Welker Pinkley Charles Myern C. l. Swartz F. L. Laggatt Rose Whonsetler Paul Ritz Cleveland Crest

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