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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1940

Page

12

Amazing Statue Shown At Expos In Cleveland Exhibit

The Cleveland International Exposition opens January 4 at Public Hall featuring a translucent plastic statue titled Internal Defense. It was cast in New York by Wic Clark and illuminated from within as part of the United States exhibit among 22 nations listed.

Cleveland Public Hall Iry Rohan Carol Decker United States New York Wic Clark Cleveland

Three Arts Club to Hold Annual Dinner in Akron

The Akron hotel will host the Annual Dinner and Business Meeting of Three Arts Club on Monday night January 6. After a few games, officers for the new year will be elected following the dinner. Program duties are led by Mrs Basil Hard grove, chairwoman, with assistants Mrs Thomas Madison and Miss Mary Ethel Cummings.

Akron Three Arts Club Basil Hardgrove Assistata Thomas Madison Mary Ethel Cummings New York New York Drama Critic's Circle Guild 4Dn Mr Dowling Therena, Helburn Lawrence Langner Guild

Christmas Meeting of Daughters of America Lodge

Daughters of America Christmas party in Rohrer Hall featured a covered dish luncheon and a holiday gift exchange. Members brought gifts for Mrs Marie Morgan. A brief business session followed and names were called in the Blanket Club. Next lodge meeting January 14 will install officers. all wear white. About 20 members attended a Christmas party at Kenmore lodge where Santa Claus distributed gifts.

Daughters of America Rohrer Hall Marie Morgan O. ¢. Shong Ruth Yarman Lodge Kenmore Lodge Santea—Claus

Olla Podrida Club Dinner Aids Officer Election

The Olla Podrida Club will hold a Fellowship Dinner on Tuesday January 7 followed by the annual election of officers. The program is organized by Mrs. Ray Hartzler Mrs. K W Osborne and Mrs. C J McGee. Hostesses planning the dinner are Mrs. Leonard Over and Mrs. Ed Elsass.

Olla Podrida Club Ray Hartzler K. W. Osborne C. J. McGee Leonard Over Ed Elsass

Local Engagement and Club Notices Begin January Events

Engaged couple Mary Louise Poe and Pat Tighe of Wadsworth announced their engagement. Mrs Poe’s fiancé is Fred Tighe’s son. Mary Louise works for Ohio Boxboard. Pat at Chile Match in Wadsworth. Wedding plans undecided. U Kum Club meets January 7. Ladies Aid at Rittmas Church on January 11. Women's Benefit Association hosts January 7 with President Kill­er requesting full attendance. Miss Sylvia Walker visited her sister in Woos...

C. J. Poe South State Street Mary Louise Pat Tighe Wadsworth Poe Fred Tighe College Street Miss Poe Ohio Boxboard Company Rittman High School Tighe Chile Match Company Wadsgrorth W. B Bessie Schumacher Onariés Kill

Engagement Announcement for Miss Betty Ruth Amstutz

Pictured here is Betty Ruth Amstutz daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Amstutz whose engagement to William Foster Swartz son of Mr and Mrs William H Swartz of Rittman was announced.

Betty Ruth Amstutz William Foster Swartz Betty Lee Amstutz William H. Swartz Rittman

Holiday Party at Grand View Hosted by Ned Gilbert

Ned Gilbert hosted a holiday party Friday evening at his Grand View home with Cleveland and Rittman guests. Attendees played Monopoly and Tripoley at card tables before enjoying a lunch prepared by Mrs. P B Gilbert, with a centerpiece of red and green candles, Christmas trees, and evergreen sprigs. Cleveland guests included Miss Isabelle Emmie, Miss Rita McNamara, Miss Dorothy Schmidt, Harry Woltz, and Bill Bozett, while Rittman guests were Frank Hickin and Louise Yochheim.

Ned Gilbert Cleveland Rittman Grand View P. B. Gilbert Isabelle Emmie Rita McNamara Dorothy Schmidt Harry Woltz Bill Bozett Frank Hickin Louise Yochheim

Music Club Christmas Party and Caroling Recital

Rittman Music Club members held their Christmas party at the director Mrs. C. L. Norton’s home on First Street. Harvetta Shook and Evelyn Haller performed piano numbers from their recital presented December 36th. After the musicale the club caroled at local shut-ins and returned for refreshments. Prizes for the month were awarded to Clippinger Evelyn Haller and Billy Hendrickson. Honor roll lists include Ruth Bruny Miriam Clippinger Jimmy Cotton Richard Grant Margaret Grant Joyce Harpater Billy Hendrickson Anna Knepp Joan Meseer Tommy Miller Kathleen Ashbrook Jean Hobner Harvetta Shook Evelyn Maller.

Rittman Music Club C. L. Norton First Street Harvetta Shook Evelyn Haller Rittman Norton Christies

New Year Dinner to Feature James Scott Entertainment

Mr and Mrs James Scott 8 will entertain at New Year s dinner on Wednesday Herald Mougey and Mrs C L Burt attend.

James Scott Herald Mougey C. L. Burt

Rittman O E S Chapter 529 Elects Committees

Notes from the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 529 show Worthy Matron Mae Wilson presiding at the December 26 meeting. Committees for the year were named, with the next stated meeting set for January 5 and a social hour planned. A birthday event will be hosted by Mrs W W Bodager J J Tilsen and Mrs Alpert Jones.

Rittman Order of Eastern Star Mae Wilson W. W. Bodager J. J. Tilsen Alpert’ ‘Jones

Family Christmas Gathering At Smith Home

Festive Christmas gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elair G. Smith on South Second Street. Attending were Floyd Moline and daughters Mildred Ruth and Joyce. Chester Smith and daughters Geraldine and Mary Louise. Verle Kosler. Offr ence Smith. Myron Smith all of Rittman. Marcille Lilley of Orrville. and Edwin Steiger, a brother-in-law from Wadsworth.

Elair G. Smith South Second Street Floyd Moline Mildred Ruth Joyce Chester Smith Geraldine Mary Louise Verle Kosler Edwin Steiger Walt Wadsworth

Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party for Children

Thirty boys and girls attended the American Legion Auxiliary Christmas party at the Legion Hall on December 21 at 2 p m. Entertainment included games and a Christmas story followed by a festive dining table. Santa Claus distributed gifts to each child as they thanked the Auxiliary for the good time. Arrangements were led by Mrs Lawrence Wilmot, Mrs Joseph ck, and Mrs George Morgan supported by several volunteers.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hell Santa Claus Lawrence Wilmot Joseph §Ck George Morgane Mesdames Clifford Shook Jesse Vallandingham J. J. Tilson Harvey Streite W. W. Bodager

Two Pianists Presented In Recital At Rittman

Mrs C L Norton presented Barrett Shook and Evelyn Haller in a piano recital at 8 00 p m in the Rittman United Brethren Church. Programs included works by Mozart Glazunow Movart Hummel Dawes and Godowsky and featured Shook and Haller as soloists with light student pieces.

C. L. Norton Barretts Shook Evelyn Haller Rittman United Brethren Church Harvetta Shook Sovelyn Haller Evelyn Vera Harvetta

Time of Your Life at Hanna Theatre Opens New Year Week

Eddie Dowling and Julie Haydn star in a comedy co feature at the Hanna Theatre Cleveland starting Monday, December 30, celebrating the advent of 1941 with a lively stage program.

Swwith Eddie Dowling Julie ‘Hayddn Wiliam Earogan Antagte Comedie Tumaine Hanna Theatre Gleveland Cele‘brate

Christmas Social Roundup of Local Families

A lengthy holiday keepsake lists families visiting kin and traveling over Christmas. Mr and Mrs Victor L Day and daughters Mary Ann and Louise spent Christmas with the Malcolm QO Day family in Mansfield. Herald Miller visited the former's father F I Miller in Spencer. V A Garver, Madeline Bixel, and Gladys Ferguson toured St Augustine Florida. Woodrow Kensling had tonsils removed at Araads worth Hospital along with Gary and Dorothy Boyes. Wearren Sodager and Mrs Bodager's mother Mrs John Hubacher hosted Christmas day. Everett Gault and family of Sharon Pa and Carl Rigor visited in Cleveland with Floyd Holzheimer family. Pearly Boyes and Mrs Rus fell Dult spent ten days in West Virginia. Boyd Miller family left for Atlanta Ga for a week’s vacation. Glen Hile of Monroe Michigan visited Rittman during holiday. Ernest Harrison and daughter Ann spent Christmas with Rev Curtis Shields and Dr F E Rosnagle in London Ohio. William Schlup stayed with Frank Schiup family. Several patients were discharged from Wadsworth Hospital in late December.

Christmas Dinner Guests Include Hendrickson Family

Dr and Mrs BR Alexander attended a Christmas dinner hosted by the Rev and Mrs Hendrickson at 8 Becond Street.

BR. Alexander Hendrickson, W. Becond St

Civilizations Inc dividends and a better world idea

Robert G. Sproul of the University of California promotes Civilization, Inc as a metaphor for collective dividend wealth and knowledge. The Rotarian features advise indirect progress and polishing bright spots to build a better world. J E Ford reports on ultraviolet germicidal lamps reducing disease in public spaces and hospitals.

Civilization, Incorporated Civilizaton Nature Civilization, Inc Robert G. Sproul University of California Lloyd C Douglar J. E. Ford Rotarlan Magazine

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