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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1940

Page

13

Formal Tea Marked HorDs- Club Gathering at Romich Home

The eight members of HorDs- FORMAL TEA met Friday from 4 to 5 p.m. at Mr. and Mrs. B. Romich. Forty four were present. The Romich home featured holiday decorations and a tree in the living room. A candlelit tea featured Betty Zehner in white and maids Norma Lengacher, Lily Ann Coleman, Virginia Blough, Marjorie Weigley. In the receiving line were Shirley Romich, Nina Lehman, Esther Graber, Doris McKvaine, Mabel Bryan, and Marian Koontz. Soft music played as refreshments of sandwiches olives cookies and tea were served. A future event was planned for parents of members of both the R. O. B. and A. groups of Creston High School.

Romich Romichs Betty Zehner Norma Lengacher Lily Ann Coleman Virginia Blough Marjorie Weigley Shirley Romich Nina Lehman Esther Graber Doris McKvaine Mmiss Mabel Bryan Marian Koontz

Moose lodge marks 28th anniversary and mortgage victory

Loyal Order of Moose hosted guests from nearby towns for a par and 28th anniversary of the local lodge and the mortgage burning. Robert Knee, state Moose secretary, spoke as Hannon's Orchestra provided music for dancing. Women of Moose served a three‑buffet lunch. Rev. Jesse Young of Tennessee preached at Creston Jackson Presbyterian churches as a candidate.

Order of Moose Robert Knee Moose Organization Jesse Young Tennessee Creston-Jackson

Orrville author presents operetta at school program

Mrs. Dale Reider of Orrville attended a school presentation of her operetta Christmas Awakening. Pupils in the first and second grades gave a splendid interpretation, featuring a play titled Little Elves. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter Knepp Zimmerman and Nichols attended a district meeting of the Legion of the Moose lodge in New Philadelphia.

Dale Reider Af Orrville Xeston C. J. Carpenter Warren Knepp Clyde Zimmerman Roy Wichols Legion of the Moose Lodge New Philadelphia

Christmas Party At Adzs F U Jordan Hosts Union Meeting

W Cc and Adzs F U Jordan hosted a Christmas party on Wednesday. Roy Haley led the worship service, Mrs J M Langell organized the program, and Miss Mina Scott led the business session. Mrs R Sebaira presented the Union with plans to move to a state headquarters and purchase new dene for state officers. Carpe t Se sewed. The hostess served candlelit, attractively decorated dining room fare including sandwiches, jello, crackers, and eggs.

Adzs F. U Jordan W. Cc Roy Haley J. M. Langell Mina Scott R. Sebaira Patel Lanend Wal Epter the Union

Christmas Guests in Le Roy and Pleasantville Homes

Mr and Mrs Rufus Balle Ballentine and children will spend Christmas with Elwood Russell at Le Roy. Mrs O O Woodward will be guests of Mr and Mrs W J Frederick at Plevelana for the holiday season.

Rufus Balle Ballentine Wilh ‘Sperid Christmas Elwood Russell Leoy Thar W. J. Prederick Plevelana

Kindergarten Christmas Party Delights Young Guests

Kindergarten children and mothers attended a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. John Dyck last Friday afternoon. The first real party for many featured a program of recitations and songs led by Marry Kinney and others, followed by tea and treats, gift exchanges, and Yuletide decorations at the Dyck home.

John Dyck Jackie James Marry Kinney Marilyn Reese

W B A Christmas Dinner At Seville Inn

The Woman's Benefit Association held a four course Christmas dinner at Seville Inn with 40 covers. Mrs. Ward Feesler led the program. stories by Mrs. R. D. Armstrong and Mrs. R. Pearce, and a poem read by Mrs. Claribel Hillard. Carol singing preceded Santa Claus. Next meeting set for January 6 with newly elected officers. Dues collection by Mrs. Gladys Hostettler scheduled at the Fecester home December 30.

Woman's Benefit Association Seville Inn Gladys Hostettler Fecester

Yuletide Party Hosts Torch Bearers Kindlers Clubs

Mrs. John Dyck entertained 25 Torch Bearers and Kindlers members Monday night with an impromptu program Act or Consequence and carols then a gift exchange. Hostesses served sandwiches pickles cookies and chocolate milk with chocolate Santa favors.

John Dyck J. C. Murray Raymond Howell Torch Bearers Kindlers

Russell Gantz Joins Navy at Pearl Harbor

Russell Gantz reports stationing at Pearl Harbor Hawaii after leaving Great Lakes Training Camp the day after Thanksgiving. He sailed December 7 from Long Beach aboard the U S S Phoenix for Honolulu traveling 40 miles per hour. En route his ship's destination December 14 impressed him with lush scenery and balmy weather. He worked on the top deck and hopes for better days ahead. His address is U S S Phoenix San Pedro California 4th division Honolulu Hawaii.

Russell Gantz U. S. Navy Pearl Harbor Hawaii Great Lakes Long Beach Cal U. S. S. Phoenix Honolulu Russell San Pedro 4Th Division

Christmas Album Picture Story Tips From A Family Home

A family shares how to create a yearly Christmas album with staged holiday scenes. It covers planning months ahead, photographing tree decor, gifts, stockings, and indoor lighting, plus using high speed film to capture action and build a growing treasure of memories.

Jack Ann Seome

Christmas visits and wedding anniversary notices in Orrville area

Numerous December visits and holiday gatherings are noted among residents of Orrville and nearby towns. Families including the Ritz, Murray, Zook, Cook, Baum, Cherry, Henry, Reese, Pfouts, Woodward, Hookway, and many others hosted relatives in Lorain, Akron, Cleveland, Wooster, Sterling, Barberton, Smithville, and Seville. Several anniversaries are recorded, and a January wedding in Jefferson is mentioned.

Christmas Guests Across Town Share Holiday Cheer

The record lists numerous holiday guests: Jack Plank of Springfield with Miss Rachel Owen of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Owen and family from Cuyahoga Falls visiting the Paul Plank home, and extended visits by families in Akron Geauga Lake Canaan and Wooster. Several hosting households are named including W. L. White of Akron and Mrs. A S Tuttle with H J Kirschner, among others.

Stuart ‘Webb Ira Webb Creston Roy Webb Akron Raymond Schmidt Orrville John Henry William Henry L. DiMinno B. Giney Andy Dacar Canton Alec Strauss Russell Anshuts and Rittman Jack Plank Springfield Rachel Owen Columbus Mrs. Lewis Owen Cuyahoga Falls Paul Plank A. S. Tuttle A. 8. Tuttle H. J. Kirschherer and Son W. L. White Dwight Doublé Gladys Wilma Burbank Jay Lance Giles Reynolds Baal Double Donald Boyes Canaan Cleve Wooster John Double Dover

Christmas party brings joy to local children

Forty five youngsters enjoyed a Moose Legion Aux party at the Moose hall festooned with pine boughs and Yuletide colors. Tables held red apple pyramids and snowmen wrapped in red cellophane while games, carols, and recitations entertained. Ice cream cupcakes and popcorn balls were served as the Membership Committee and several volunteers prepared trees and baskets for the event.

Legion Auxiliary

Corner Cupboards Appear Around 1710 With Paneling Match

Corner cupboards appeared about 1710 and were finished to match the room’s paneling, reflecting early 18th century carpentry style and the pursuit of integrated interior design.

Winter painting financing offer with FHA help

Local contractor promotes pre winter painting estimates with FHA financing options and emphasis on best prices and immediate service. The ad urges readers to inquire now for cost relief and faster completion before cold weather.

FHA

Also Mentioned on This Page

Creston High School Reville O.mear W. C 1. U DRS F. U. Jordan NAVY TAWA FA. Ritz Lorain J.C. Murray Mrs. Corwin Cos Stenberiville Mrs Paul Horst Howard Herman T. Mack of Massilion Charles Hookway Mrs. D Hummel Yale Baum Adrian Baum Roy Cherry Albert Henry Harold Henry Roy Strine Jeromeville Avery Henry Raymond Henry Grover Cherry Henry Moyer M. Esiele Cleveland T—E—Reel-Home Henry Clinchard Amos Rock Russell Schmellinger Catherine Reese Harold Reese L. D. Reese Fred Lutz Glen Reynolds Ned Reynolds Sterling W. B. Keltz Jack Reese Ashland Paul Kenney Fern Fulton West Salem Jane Campbell Raymond Kinney Jefferson John Shilling Glen Wolfert Doyle Pfouts R. A. Pfouts Apple Creek Mrs. C. C. Woodward W. J. Frederick Lillian Kirschner H. J. Kirschner Mrs. O. O. Zook Henry Sayers Ernie Specht Scott Johnson Cory, Pa 35A Johnson Eva Jordan Hred_.Messer and A. A. Hunter Mrs. Rose Bechtel Son C. E. Bechtel Geauga Lake Ida Steele Hugh McCracken Raymond Graf Glen Markel Wellington Mrs. Oliver Frary Orange Frary Paul Winkler Dan Ramseyer Smithville Art Repp Margaret Junior Repp Russell Repp Marshallville Ed Jesser William Messmore Seville Harris Johnson D. S. Hummel Carl Jordan 8. Crofcote William Masterson Kent Clarence Abermiller C. Pallett D. E. McIlvaine Matt Keller George Gilleron George McIvaine Mansfield Wallace McIlvaine Spencer D. I. McTlvaine Rose Bechtel Clarence Bechtel Myra Firestone Ida Garver Chatham Cave Beal Harold Beal Lakewood Lillian Kirschner of Clevelayld W. ©. Keltz Gjen Reynolds Sam Owen E. George Charles, George Maude Shankland Akram Edna Williams John Myers H. A. Slater Ira Myers A. Wayt al Marty and Merle’ Anshutz Cyd, Carpenter Hibert Bower Chiat Hubert Bower Near ‘Geville Kenneth ‘Carpenter Mar Paul Ritz Lovains Rapa Emmett Reese Mra Norris Broomall Mire Yee el Eal Arid Cédric Ja Mir Harry Prey Florida Ww. I. Plough and Son Thomas Morgan Macedonia Rena Feeman Ashland College Charles Feeman Price Women of Moose Carl Slater of Id Socarsanatty Mabel Pinkley Socialcer ES Commnittee Gladys Hostetler Moosehaven J. C. Schaefer Bellview St Ee Lee Ae Rere
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