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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1949

Page

2

Doylestown Christmas Party Showcases Legion Family

Children of American Legion members and Auxiliary perform at the auxiliary Christmas party arranged by Mrs Arland Wells. The program features Joyce Ann Bidinger accordion solos, Rita Dannemiller piano pieces, choral singing by ladies and children, and a closing group carol session with Margaret Whitman accompanying.

American Legion Arland Wells David Arland, Jr Darlene Wells Sam, Jr Muriel Gabor Barbara Philomene Paridon Cheryl Adams Santa Land Joyce Ann Bidinger Rita Dannemiller Little Town of Bethlehem Santa Claus Town Jean Marie Bidinger Ladies and Children Ann Whitehead Margaret Whitman

Zion Lutheran Church Holds Yearly Elections and Reports

The church council schedules the annual election of council members after Sunday services and the presentation of reports by presidents and treasurers of church reorganizations. The events follow services on Sunday and January 1, 1950, as the tower rings out the Christmas message and music plays each evening. Mr and Mrs Eugene Adams visited the John Simonton family at Rittman last Sunday.

Church Council Zion's Lutheran Church Eugene Adams John Simonton Rittman

Christmas party hosted by Methodist Young Adult group

The Young Adult Group of the Methodist Church met in the social room for a Christmas party with 15 members and guests present. Sunday School class member Miss Grace Sheaffer and others attended as guests. Mrs Connie Weckesser, Mary Birkbeck, Mrs Clyde Phillips, Merle Hoff, and Mrs R Van Deventer won prizes in games led by Mrs Clyde Barton. Invitations were arranged by Mrs Craig McCartney and refreshments by Mrs Calvin Holden.

Youg Methodist Church Grace Sheaffer Connie Weckesser Mary Birkbeck Clyde Phillips Merle Hoff R Vandeventer Clyde Barton Craig McCartney Calvin Holden

Christmas party for all children of the community

The community hosts a Christmas party for children up to age 12 tonight at the high school auditorium. Santa will distribute treats and screen 45 minutes of movies. The event is organized by the Doyle town Fire Department and the American Legion.

Santa Doylestown Fire Dep't American Legion

Guild Meets at McCartneys on Clinton Street

Mrs Craig McCartney hosted the Literary Guild at her Clinton street home last week with Mrs Wesley Post as co-hostess. After the gift exchange attendees played Duff's Bridge. high score went to Mrs Lamont Mallory and consolation to Mrs Robert Bragg. Rita McCartney will entertain January 12 with Kenneth Blackwall as co hostess.

Craig McCartney Clinton St Wesley Post Duff's Lamont Mallory Robert Bragg Rita McCartney Kenneth Blackwall

County Firemen Dine With Smithville Department

Wayne County Firemen Association members and spouses attended a chicken dinner Monday evening hosted by the Smithville Fire Department in Smithville Inn. Sixteen men from Doylestown joined the gathering for the event.

Wayne County Firemen Association Smithville

Shiloh Rebekahs Hold Inspection Meeting

Mrs Helen Kunkler of Wadsworth led the inspection of Shiloh Rebekah Lodge with 29 members and six guests present. New members W Ely and R Boone were welcomed. Christmas party planned for December 27. covered dish supper at 6:00 pm. Peanut Sisters to be revealed and new members chosen. 25 cent gift exchange. Elmer Dulabahn to lead program. Edna Horn in charge of refreshments.

Helen Kunkler Wadsworth Shiloh Rebekah Lodge W. Ely R. Boone Roy Hershey Guy Joyner Don Harvey Elmer Dulabahn Edna Horn

Lions Club Christmas Party Set for Dec 27 at Oddfellows Hall

The Lions Club hosts a Christmas party on December 27 at Oddfellows Hall with a dinner at 6 30. Marie Mallory chairs assisted by Geraldine Phillips Conse McCartney Don ncha Rebirds and Maryellen Dan nemiller plan games and entertainment for guests.

Lions Club Oddfellows’ Hall Marie Mallory Geraldine Phillips Conse McCartney Donncha Rebirds Maryellen Dannemiller

Christmas Party At Methodist Church Highlights Gift Exchange

The Church Class of the Methodist Church held its Christmas party Monday evening December 19. A gift exchange took place and refreshments were served. Present were Charlotte Lepley Pauline Costallo Janice Osborn Alice Fielder Jean Ley Fattie Davis Marilyn Fairel Delores Bachama Helen Sungy Harold Welton and Jim Keller.

Methodist Church Charlotte Lepley Paulne Costello Janice Osborn Alice Fielder J.e.en Ley Fattie Davis Marilyn Fairel Delores Bachama Helen Sungy Harold Welton Jim Keller

Carol Hershey Wins 1950 Oldsmobile in Saturday Drawing

Carol Hershey a 19 year old employee at the Drug Store won a 1950 Oldsmobile in a Saturday night drawing. The Lillian Blind chain had been giving merchandise tickets since last June leading to the event.

Carol Hershey Gates Sr Lillian Blind

Legion New Year's Party At Post 407

The American Legion Post 407 hosts a New Year's party inviting members and guests. Event details highlight fellowship, refreshments, and community celebration at the post hall.

Legion New Year's Party American Legion Post 407

New Years Eve Party Planned at Doylestown Legion Hall

Doylestown invites Legionaries Auxiliary members and friends to a New Years Eve party at the Legion Hall. Reservations required by December 27 via phone numbers 2512 or 2627.

Doylestown Legion Hall

Mrs Summers Called Home After Father’s Death

Mrs Charles Summers was summoned to New Rochelle New York last week by the death of her father Michael J Kilmartin.

Charles Summers New Rochelle N. Y Michael J. Kilmartin

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