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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1932
Page
4
Advertising column pricing fragment shows 5 cent per line business locals rates for notices and church lodge and society items. Mentions 26 cent column acts and two insertions with 50 cent limit. Indicates charging policies and display advertising rate likely inconsistent.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its Christmas gathering at Mrs. Walter R. Shook's home with 25 members. Plans were made for Victory Day on January 16 at the Presbyterian church, plus a letter of appreciation to Congressman McGlintock. A farewell party for Miss Ethel Millson was hosted by her family.
Friends gathered Monday evening at Gerald Spaulding’s home to celebrate his birthday with games and gifts. Refreshments were served by Sky-Mra Spaulding, and attendees donated items for a needy family. Mrs John Baldwin hosted the World Service Group gathering, decorated with ferns and begonias, and a light luncheon followed.
Local residents list includes Mrs E I Mills Miss Onata Mills and many Akron visitors. Christmas plans feature dinners with Bauman and Viall families while flu and illness affect several. الطلاب
The pupils of number six school directed by Miss Grace Irvin prepared a Christmas program for Friday at one o clock. The lineup includes songs, readings, short plays and a “How Does Santa Do It” spoof with participants such as Louis Ruttencutter Virginia Greiber Thelma Shockey Mildred Heller Joe Bauman Elton Boyer Hazel Shockey Betty Ruth Nelson Russell Boyer and Mae ang.
In loving memory of our mother and wife who departed this life on December 20 1932. A loved one is gone her voice no more we hear for God took her home where angels dwell. She is gone but not forgotten never will her memory fade as she lies sleeping in her lone grave. Daily our steps grow slower and our hearts long more to see our dearest mother on that celestial shore. Mrs Wm Tyhell Mrs Marry Higg A Mansalf
Mrs Martha Dunn of Bradford visits her daughter Mrs Walter Depry in Sheldanst over Christmas. Mr and Mrs F L Reimer and son Billie join dinner with Mr and Mrs W Helks and Robert Hickin. Mrs W J Ritter confined to home Tuesday evening. Mrs Luther Roudabush to Columbus Friday to visit son Cecil Kindig. Mrs Bert Kindig Mrs Paul McGorry Miss Farrel and Mrs JAE Hebe shopped in Akron Wednesday. Claire Burger Notre Dame student a holiday guest of his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Burger. E E McConnell reelected superintendent of home economics. A man notes pie habit, praising second helpings for manners sake, though rarely shared.
Josephine Ashbrook, 12, 9 months, 18 days, laid to rest after sinus surgery for septic complications. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ashbrook, eighth grade pupil, active in First U B Church and Sunday school. Funeral at U B Church with Rev Ortt, interment in cemetery. mourned by family and friends, valued for mercy and faith.
A memorial note honors Josephine Marie Ashbrook daughter of Ray and the late Mrs Ashbrook born March 29 1915 in Rittman and died December 18 1927 at age 12 years 8 months and 19 days The piece reflects sorrow and faith as the family recalls her memory and path to heaven along with brief local quips.
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