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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1955
Page
7
The writer reflects on family milestones a graduation and four weddings in one week plus a new car and a Dallas job. They joke about refunds from income tax and college clauses while noting the shock of busy times. They muse on timing, economy, and simple pleasures like fresh strawberries and a beach chair daydream.
Mrs. Walter Boling opened the Eu United Brethren group meeting as her son Ronald Boling, a two year Korea veteran with the 76th Engineers Construction Battalion, spoke on conditions and living habits there. The program included prayer, discussion on spiritual life, a traveling library fundraiser, and scripture readings with group singing.
Doylestown Lions Club elected President Charles E Ault Jr first vice president Jack Crofton second vice president Jack Morrell third vice president Walter Parsons secretary treasurer Nelson Reed Tail Twister Dr Thomas Bender Lion Tanner William Daniels and two year directors W L Hertle and Fred Galehouse one year directors Lester Monbarren and To Odwalt. Parish notes cover Corpus Christi feast Altar Society garden party June 26 and Holy hour at Ashland County Fair Grounds June 12. School lunch after Mass and various parish committees listed.
A surprise wedding shower was given at Shirley Dannemiller Garner's home with bingo entertainment and a dessert lunch. Shirley and George Garner of Akron plan to marry June 25. Also noted was a surprise 80th birthday for Mr Ed Gardner of Barberton hosted by his niece Mrs Leo Witschey in Doylestown with cards and gifts.
The report lists multiple families visiting and hosting in Ohio towns. Frank Kuncytes family from Cleveland picnicked at Long Lake. Aaron Blough reunion drew 544 guests at Orr Park in Orrville. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Ward Forrer and son Butch, Mr. and Mrs. David Fausnight, Patty and David, Linda and Kathy, and others from Wadsworth Batavia Sterling Akron Barberton Lafay ette Ritigan and beyond.
Miss Donna Toombs left Friday for Rochester New York to visit friends and relatives and accompanied her grandmother Mrs Maude La Barr back to New York. Mrs LaBarr visited a week with the Frank Toombs family. Miss Marilyn Benchoff attended a hot dog roast at Miss Patty Berri's home in Doylestown with guests including Linda Bechtel Karen Musser and Barbara Larsh. The group stayed overnight with Mr and Mrs Lee Fausnignt and daughters Norleen Denise Cristie and Teare.
Mr and Mrs Leo Shultz of Canton visited the home of their cousin Gust Dichel and family for a informal gathering.
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