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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1932

Page

7

Mothers Club Meeting Includes Christmas Gift Exchange

The Mothers Club met Saturday afternoon at Mrs John Rises home with eleven members. Minutes and the treasurer report were read, a program presented, and Mrs Sharp sang No Candle Was There. Mrs Thirnett read a humorous piece and a verse on Bethlehem. A talent contest titled Romance was led by Mrs. Van E. Narrison was runner-up. The club voted $1 for welfare work and repeated the meeting’s obligation. The Christmas gift exchange followed, with much merriment, and the hostess served supper as members enjoyed a social hour.

John Rises Sharp Thirnett Bethlehem Chen

Christmas Services At Methodist Church

Christmas Sunday is observed at the Methodist church with a combined Sunday school and church program at 9 30 a m The Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m followed by a sacred concert at 7 30 p m Emilie Seaver reads The Other Wise Man The cradle roll mothers meet Tuesday at 7 45 p m and the official board gathers Wednesday at 7 30 p m Rev A J P Reid presiding with mid week prayer at 7 15 p m Choir practice at 8 p m Thursday at Mrs B E Seaver's home

Hubert Paridon Named Holy Name President

Holy Name society of SS. Peter and Paul church elected Hubert Paridon as president with Henry Petit as vice president Louis Whitman Jr as secretary and Anthony Paridon as treasurer in the officers slate.

Holy Name Society of SS. Peter and Paul Church Hubert Paridon Henry Petit Louis Whitman, Jr Anthony Paridon

Lutheran Choir Sings Carols and Holds Party

The Lutheran choir spent Thursday evening singing carols around Doylestown. After caroling the group went to Mrs Mable Slatzbach's home for choir practice. They then visited Mrs Emma Steller where Mrs Ada Fast hosted a taffy pull for the young people.

Doylestown Mable Slatzbach Emma Steller Ada Fast

Midnight Mass Schedule at SS Peter and Paul’s

A church notice announces Christmas Eve Mass at midnight and the last Mass on Christmas Day at 9 o’clock at SS Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church.

SS. Peter and Paul's

December Meeting of Ladies' Aid Society

The December meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society of the M and E church will be held at the home of Mrs. Ray Sellers at 8 o'clock on Friday December 30. Mrs Marble Trostle, president, will be in charge.

Ladies’ Aid. Society of the M. &E. Church Ray Sellers Marble Trostle

Jolly Twelve Christmas Party Hosts Holiday Bridge Affair

The Joly Twelve Bridge Club enjoyed a Christmas party Saturday evening at Mr and Mrs Gearse Petit’s home on North Clinton street. Three bridge tables played for a family prize awarded to Mr and Mrs Lewis Whitman Jr. A Christmas gift exchange followed, and Mrs Petit served lunch. The club plans to meet with Mr and Mrs John Stitz in Barberton in two weeks.

Gearse Petit North Clinton St Lewis Whitman, Jr Ae Petit John Stitz Barberton

Legion Auxiliary Feeds Children At Christmas Party

The American Legion Auxiliary hosted a Christmas party for area children Monday evening at the Legion rooms. A lively time was had by all with plenty of activities and festive cheer ending the event on a bright note.

Legionmares Legion Rooms

Sneldo Club Hosts Wedding Anniversaries Evening

The Sneldo club at James and Baughman Portage? hosted a Saturday night gathering for two couples celebrating wedding anniversaries. Mr and Mrs James Baughman marked their 201st and Mr and Mrs Lynn Dayton their 18th. Euchre provided entertainment with Dayton and Clark winning high. A late lunch concluded the evening.

Sneldo Club James Baughman James Baughman Lynn Dayton Clark Kitchen Don Moxley

Rebekah Lodge Elects Abbie Close As Leader

Shiloh Rebekah lodge No 482 held an officers election at its regular meeting naming Abbie Close noble grand Iva Groff vice grand Emma Myers financial secretary Helen-Daniel recording secretary Martha Zingerman treasurer Elia Edwards deputy president Gertrude Coffman trustee Installation is set for the first meeting night in January Mrs Elsie Phillips Barberton presided over the session a supper of creamed chicken was served

Shiloh Rebekah Lodge No 482 Noble Grand Abbie Close Iva Groff Emma Myers Helen—Daniel Martha Zin Merman Elia Edwards Gertrude Coffman Elsie Phillip Barberton

Convalescing at Doylestown Homes

Mrs Clarence Dannemiller is convalescing at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Dannemiller after a two week stay at St Thomas hospital Akron where she underwent a critical operation. Mrs Jacob Delbel who had a goiter operation at Citizens hospital Barberton two weeks ago is improving and has returned home.

Clarence Dannemiller Edward Dannemiller St Thomas Hospital Akron Jacob Delbel Citizens Hospital Barberton

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Attended by Creston Delegation

Mrs Stella Cleckner and Mrs Lucille Witchey Airs attended the county council of the Legion Auxiliary at Creston on Tuesday joining Beulah Cleckner and Mrs Blanch Huntsburger in the gathering.

Stella Cleckner Lucille Witchey Beulah Cleckner Blanch Huntsburger County Council of the Legion Auxiliary Creston

Fire Department Answers Call at Sulzhach Home

The Rowlestown fire department was summoned at 9 30 Tuesday morning to the Harold Dutch Sulzbach residence on Gsitesst to combat a fire in the back kitchen. Mrs Sulzhach was washing when flames broke out, badly burning the kitchen and several pieces of clothing she had ready to wash.

Rowlestown Harold (Dutch) Sulzhach Gsitesst Sulzhach Sulzbach

Card of Thanks from Mrs Dethel

Card of Thanks expresses sincere gratitude to the auxiliary, neighbors and friends for kindness during illness. Mrs Jacob Dethel signs.

Auxiliary

Doylestown Locals Share Weekend Visits and Tragedy

Doylestown residents report weekend visits from relatives and friends including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peters and children of Kenmore and Miss Mary Werner of St Thomas Akron. Funeral services noted for Mrs. William Jordan in Mansfield and Mrs. Wm Denton in Akron. Also mentioned are illnesses, Christmas vacations, and local gatherings involving residents such as the Ault, Benner, Seaver Riise, Groff, Johnston, McKinney, Dayland, Gantz, Strole, and Bleckner families.

Mary Werner St Thomas Hospital Akron A. ©. Chesser William = Jordan Mansfield Chas. Ault Charlotte Benner Guy Johnnston E. K. McKinney Lynn Daylands Dwight Myers E. C. Groff Loge A. W. Strole Detroit Raymond Bleckner

King Midas Wish Turns Daughter To Gold Tale

A mythic tale retold about King Midas who gains the golden touch and discovers that wealth cannot replace his precious daughter. The legend follows his longing for riches and the tragic cost when his beloved child is transformed into gold, leaving him to face irreversible loss.

Midnay Midas Neval Tama

The Fairy Tale of the King and the Fatry Return

An old tale depicts King Midas learning gold cannot buy a soul. A fairy asks the queen to restore a life, bringing grief to a father until the fairy completes the moral. The story ends with the tale’s restoration and a broader application to present day conditions.

Hern Icip

New York High School Enrolls Over Ten Thousand Students

A New York high school reports enrollment surpassing ten thousand students, highlighting its large student body and expanded capacity. The district notes continued growth and plans to accommodate demand through facilities and staffing.

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Mothers” Club Ha -Hase Church News Lutheran Church Geo. Dittmar Schultz Holy Name Lutheran Choir Ladies’ Aid Society Jolly Twelve Legion-Auxiliary Rebekah Lodge Summit Sunkist Co. E. Norris Ohio Fire Department Jacob Dethel Carl Peters Kenmore Mrs. Louis Whitman Liebe Frank Dixon Lfe Midnag Walla New York Joe Gish Asht Yausol the Modern Pharmacy Chas. S. Lepeey
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