Rittman Grange Christmas Program Draws Crowd
Rittman Grange held a Christmas program on Friday December 18 with a large attendance. The event featured songs recitations plays and solos by local members and a Santa Claus visit with baskets of treats. Officers will be installed at the January 9 meeting.
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eRittman
Grange
Bune
T “Grange
Edna Mae.Flath
Plang
Robert’ Beachy
Donald ‘Hasterday
Ruth Kanengeiser
Alvin Steiner
Roy’. Wirth
Ruth Wasterday
Anna May Wirth
Little Tots
Mary Wirth
Earl Tfixler
Mary Jane Flath
Doris Baysinger
Mary Jane
Flath
Ruth Easterday
Maurice
Harold Simson
Vernon- Keating
Santa Claus
Pat
Mrs Albert Mausolf 53 Dies After 18 Year Illness
Mrs Albert Mausolf aged 53 died Sunday at her home 86 Food Street after an extended illness following an operation for goiter 18 years earlier. Relatives in Rittman include her husband a brother Herman Poholsky and two daughters Mrs Harry Higy and Mrs William Higy. Body sent to Manistee Michigan for burial services to be held there under the designation BYVASS Ebert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphert’Mausolf
Food Street
Byvass, Ebert
Iehis
Michigan
Young People Present Christmas Play Sunday
The U R church in Rittman stages the one act Shepherd of Bethlehem this Sunday at 8 o clock in the main auditorium. Cast includes Merab wife Rosemary McGee Abigail Irene Downton Michal Dorothy Aurand Judith Becy Downton angels and heralds Evelyn Downton Lovine Harpster Doris Hoover Lucile Lendy Madge Raff Asaph David Frederick two wise men Casper Kenneth Kurtz Melchior Morris Simpson Mary Agnes Burkett Joseph John McGee two Roman soldiers Kenneth Kurtz Harold Mougey directed by Dale Turner.
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Dorothy Aurand
Judith
Becy Downton
Eveclyn Downton
Lovine Harpster
Doris Hoover
Parents of Miss Madeline Bixel Injured in Car Crash
The parents of Madeline Bixel, a local home economics teacher, were seriously hurt in an automobile accident last Thursday night near Pandora while en route from Bluffton. They were receiving care from nurses at their home.
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Madeline Bixel
Pandora
Bikel
U B Church Calendar for Rev C J McGee Services
The U B Church calendar lists Rev C J McGee at 27 S Main St with phone 142-1 Sunday School at 9:30 and morning worship at 10 30 with the theme Another Opportunity. A program is noted with a caption about presiding and a person described as a cutie.
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U. B
C.J. McGee
S. Mainst
Phéne
Scout Council Activity Report Missing
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered mentions of a Girl Scout council and individuals. No coherent events or outcomes are readable, leaving only vague references to scouts, a council advisory role, and names.
Robert Dull Chosen Best in County Declamatory Contest
Robert Dull won first place in the county declamatory contest at Shreve Monday night with easy delivery and the story Billings of '43 earning a gold medal. Thelma Tagtmeier received the silver for Old Mother Hubbard. After initial voting for third, Lillian Kirschner was awarded bronze. judges included Rev J Eugene Youngen Russell Caldwell and Ernest Harrison.
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Robert Dull
Shreve
Billings
Thelma Tagtmeier
Congress
Hubbard
Kirschner
Creston
Hasselton
Doylestown
Lillian Kirschner
J. Eugene Youngen
the Reformed Church
Wooster
Russell Caldwell
Wooster High School
Ernest Harrison
Wooster College
Mrs Marion Kindig Dies at 77 in Doylestown
Mrs Marion Kindig aged 77 died at her daughter Mrs Dan Brodbeck home Wednesday afternoon after a lingering illness. Survived by six children including Mrs Brodbeck Forest Floyd of Rittman Wayne Sou of Akron Norman of near Toledo a sister Mrs Dawson of Sterling and many nieces and nephews. Funeral set for 9 oclock Saturday morning at St Ann church with burial at SS Peter and Paul cemetery Doylestown by A L Ebert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Kindig
Dan Brodbeck
Uhiren
Brodbeck
Forest
Floyd
Rittman
Wayne
Sou
Akron
Normairof
Toledo
Dawson
Sterling
Finneral
St Ann’s Church
SS. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery
Doylestown
A. L. Ebert
Mrs Belford Remains in Indianapolis Hospital
The condition of Mrs Lily Bair Belford of Indianapolis Ind is that she remains confined to the hospital under a private nurse The past week has seen arthritis causing stiffness and useless limbs but she is improving Belford has also been in the hospital for a week with lame hands The Belfords have suffered a severe case of rabbit fever.
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Lily Bair Belford
Indianapolis
Ind
Sow
Belford
Belfords
Committee Plans Jackson Banquet To Avoid Crowding
Wooster reports the Jackson Banquet committee has secured the Armory for 600 capacity to prevent a repeat of last year when over 400 tickets were checked in and many attendees were fed in a church basement or nearby restaurants. A national prominence speaker is planned. Governor Franklin D Roosevelt declined to attend due to canceled west trip.
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Wooster
Jackson
Wayne County
Armory
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Christmas Program And Elect New Officers
The Willing Worker’s class of the United Brethren church met at Mrs. F. Longenecker’s home with thirty attendees last Thursday. A Christmas program was followed by refreshments and gift exchanges. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs. R. W. Ashbrook, teacher Mrs. D. R. Niles, secretary Mrs. Wm. Rike, flowers Mrs. Sarah Thompson.
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United , Brethren
Mra
F. Longenecker
R. W. Ashbrook
D. R. Niles
Wm. Rike
Reading by Miss Weaver Delights Rotarians Today
Miss June Weaver, a high school English teacher, entertains Rotarians with a reading titled The Other Wiseman by Van Dyke. Fréa Sutz, a Heidelberg student, spends holidays at the E. Ge Yochheim home while Mr. Sutz, away since September, learns his home is quarantined for scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Weaver
Wiseman
van Dyke
Fréa ‘Sutz
E. Ge Yochheim
Sutz
Presbyterian Week of Prayer At Local Church
The Presbyterian church hosts a week of prayer from January 3 through 10 with evening services each day. The theme is Preparing the Way for Living God, featuring sermons by Rev. Nelsonger and Rev. McGee and hopes for other ministers to contribute.
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Presbyterian Church
Nelswonger
McGee
Hamilton
The
Christian Church
Daughters of the Union Veterans Elect 2025 Officers
The regular meeting of the Daughters of the Union Veterans was held in their hall Friday evening. Officers elected include L. President Mrs Leona Marr senior vice president Mrs Maude Cummings junior vice president Mrs Ethel Snyder chaplain Mrs Ida Lambert treasurer Mrs Stella Bolding patriotic inspector Mrs William Brenneman. A lunch followed and Christmas gifts were exchanged. Next meeting set for January 5 with notice of a changed meeting night due to New Year’s Day.
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Daughters of the Union Veterans
Heli
Leona Marr
Maude Cummings
Ethel Snyder
Ida Lambert
Stella Bolding
William Brenneman
F N Dennis Dies In Creston After Illness
Frank N Dennis age 73 died at his Creston home Monday after months of illness. He moved from Wooster to Creston about two years ago. Survived by wife and one daughter Mrs Roy Haley of Creston and brother Jerry Dennis of Barberton. Services were held Wednesday at two oclock with Rev Bohnert officiating. Interment will be in Wooster cemetery with John G Murray in charge. He was a brother of the late Chas Dennis of Rittman.
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Frank N. Dennis
Creston
Anud
Dennis
Wooster
John G. Murray
Chas. Dennis of
Rittman
Ohio Boxboard worker returns home after fall injury
Ethan Moss is reported seriously injured after a fifteen foot fall at work at the Ohio Boxboard plant. He has been released from Wadworth Hospital and returned home this week.
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Ethan
Moss
Ohio
Wadeworth
Tee
Friendship Class Christmas Party at Presby terian Church
The Friendship class of the Presby terian church held its annual Christmas party in the church parlors. Games directed by Mrs John Benek and Miss Sue Rainier. devotionals led by Mrs Oran land with scripture by Mrs K W Osborne. Attendance averaged 27 percent, peaking 45 in spring and early summer. Officers elected: President John Benek vice president K W Osborne secretary Iris Hiers treasurer Mary Gibler teacher Dr C C Gregg assistant L Li Haney. Luncheon served by Thelma Steiner Alice Hiers Iris Hiers and Gladys Derhammer.
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Presbyteria Church
John Benck
Sue Rainier
Wether Ald
Osborne
Hehan’ Morrigy
Oranland
John Benek
K. W. Osborne
Iris Hiers
Mary Gibler
C. C. Gregg
L. Li. Haney
Thelma Steiner
Alice
Gladys Dérhammer
The King Cometh Sung at Vesper
Under Prof Rodda eight voice choir presented the Christmas cantata The King Cometh at a vesper service Sunday at 4 30 p m at the Presbyterian church They were accompanied by violinists Leonore and Thomas Rodda and organist Mrs A L Ebert
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Rodda
Stultz
Presbyterian Church
Leonore c
Thomas Rodda
A. L. Ebert
Watch Night Services Planned at Presbyterian Church
Watch night services are set for Thursday December 31 at 11 00 PM at the Presbyterian church. The program centers on hymn singing with the congregation singing Onward Christian Soldiers as the clock strikes midnight. After benediction attendees greet each other with New Year wishes and a prayerful mood to begin 1932.
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Presbyterian Church
Santa to visit park Thursday evening
Santa will appear in the park by the Mghted tree at 6:30 PM on Thursday. He will distribute gifts from 1000 boxes of assorted delights after a brief program including carols, an invocation by Rev Hendrickson, and a short Christmas message from Nev McGee. A committee organized the appreciation program.
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Santa
Hendrickson
Nev McGee
Eliza Holm Dies of Stroke at 63 in Rittman
Eliza Holm aged 63 died Tuesday afternoon from a stroke a week after onset. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 30 PM from the Brethren church on First Street with A L Ebert in charge. Interment at Zion cemetery. She leaves an invalid daughter Mrs Alice Sheets a sister Mrs Alice Switzer and a brother J F Young of Seville. Holm had lived in Rittman about 20 years.
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Eliza Holm
Busy Bible Class Christmas Meeting at Clarke Home
The Busy Bible class of United Brethren Sunday school held a Christmas gathering at Mrs. Clarke’s home on December 17. Officers were elected and readings by Mrs. McGee and Rosemary delighted attendees. Members brought food for the needy, filling 10 bushel baskets for local families. 37 persons attended.
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United Brethren Sunday School
Clarke
Rav. McGee
McGee
I. C. Stutzman
W. Shook
C.l.stearns
Otterbein
Clarence Bruny
J. C. McGee
M. R.beachy
W. J. Clarke
Annual Automobile Club Meeting Planned for January
Plans for the Rittman Automobile Club annual meeting emerged at a community meeting led by WY. A. Garver on Tuesday. The event, typical for late January, will feature a 60 cent dinner, officer elections, reports, an outside speaker, and local music, with arrangements to be approved or modified at the next directors meeting on January 5.
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Rittman Automobile Club
WY. A. Garver
The
Automobile Club
Churches Take Charge OP Clothing Exchange Begin Week
Beginning Monday the five churches will operate the clothing exchange in the Realty block. Mayor Hanes has assigned the churches to run the effort, each church overseeing a one week period starting with the Presbyterians.
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OP Clothing
Hanes
Mr and Mrs John Bender Mark 33rd Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Bender will observe their thirty third wedding anniversary Christmas eve. Mr Bender came to Rittman thirty four years ago in November. He met a Fisher and married her a year later, and Rittman has been the honist since.
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John
Bender
Rittman
Mat A . Fisher
Riteman
Rittman Wallops Canton Quintet In Big Stark County Showdown
Rittman overwhelmed Canton 37 to 18 at the Rittman High gym led by Adams who scored 13 and fueled by strong floor play and defense. Conley led Canton with nine points as the St John squad entered hoping for a ten point win but was held in check by Rittman’s effort. The night also featured a prelim where the Sophomore girls defeated the Freshmen.
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Rittman High
Adams
Red
Sa White
Canton Struhn
Rittman High Gym
Dope
St. John Stalwarts
Rittman
Roe
Canton
Stark County
Franks
Adamé Fornd
Ring
Conley
Gp Adams
Saint
Mrs Ezra Marble Funeral Held In Smithville
The funeral for Mrs. Ezra Marble, mother of Vincent Marble, was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Brethren church in Smithville with Rev. G. E. McDonald presiding. Interment followed in Smithville cemetery. She died after being found unconscious Friday evening. the cause listed as a ruptured something. She leaves a husband and several children including Alice, Chicago. Marie, Martins Ferry. Vincent, Rittman. Harry. and N. AS, of Ray, New York. The Marbles had lived on North Main Street in Rittman before moving to Smithville about five years ago.
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Ezra
Marble
Vincent Marble
Smithville
Brethren Church
G. E. McDonald
Eliot
Ohio
John
Alice
Chicago
Marie
Martins Ferry
Vincent
Rittman
Harry
Ray
New York
The
Marbles
North Mainst
Friday Bridge Club Hosts Holiday Gathering at Yochheim Home
Mrs. E G Yochheim hosted a Friday afternoon bridge party with guests Mrs W J Ritter and Mrs C Young receiving prizes. Santa arrived with gifts for all, elves assisted, and the decor featured a flowered centerpiece candle and assorted festive treats.
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E. G. Yochheim
W. J. Ritter
C. Young
Santa Claus
We, Wederntea Sa
Wellang
Porliayaleg
Inek Christma
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Albert Mausolf
Scout
Ilatey Isan
Weiss
Ava
Miss Weaver
U.V
F. N. Dennis
Wm. J. Clarke
Mrs. J. Bender
St. Johns
Ezra Marble
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