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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1936

Page

2

Local Society Notes and Weekend Visits

Mrs Maul Basinger of Toledo spent days with sister Mrs Wm Clark and brother R V Fredrick. Akron residents L E Thornton and daughter Mary Alice visited the Fredrick home. Sterling, Wilbur Steiner, William Oebler, and Marvin Adams joined Coach Young at West Siddlesex for the centennial. The Oyster family attended the Helen Shields and G Ernest Harrison wedding in London and visited Newark with the Schmachenbergers. Garvers hosted visitors in Akron and recently moved from Sawyerwood. August Browne and Dalton guests of the Haney family. Kenneth Barton of Navarre stopped by. Coach Young and sisters Mary Ruth and Martha visited Garver. Mrs Harry Weiss and daughter Joy visited Wm Swartz. E S Hendrickson and V A Garver attended a Presbytery in Cleveland. Leo Adams hosted Sunday guests including J F Gehring and Albert Drehring of Cleveland. Mrs Elizabeth Vene accompanied her father, Joseph Storm, to near Presno to visit relatives. Mrs Dwight Huff attended a deplers convention at the Dreagh Hotel in Akron. Miss Ella Major of Aronwaa visited Rittman Wednesday. Priscilla Miller from Wooster staying with grandmother Mrs Mary Walker. Mr and Mrs Walter Boling and Mr and Mrs C B Shook plan Wooster College events and a reception for parents at President Wishard’s home, then commencement. Ronad, Osu Snyder and Lucile Baberton were visitors Saturday. A members meeting is scheduled for January 17 at 1 o’clock. Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs W W Bodager were Elmer Bodager and two children, and Mr and Mrs Don Tanner of Lodi. Mrs Dunn of Illinois also attends.

Joseph McElwee Sterling Wilbur Steiner William Oebler Marvin Adams Coach Young West Siddlesex Glen F. Oyster Helen Shields G. Ernest Harrison London Newark C . Schmachenberger V A. Garver James Garver Akron Woodland Ave Presbyterian Church Cleveland Leo Adams J F Gehring Albert Drehring Elizabeth Vene Joseph Storm Acyl Heather Tra Storm Wadaworth Presno Dwight Huff Jreagh Hotel Ella Major Aronwaa Rittman Priscilla Miller Wooster Mary Walker Walter Boling C B Shook Wooster College Wishaw Ronad Osu Snyder Lucile Baberton Jane 17Th W W . Bodager Elmer Bodager

In Our Past 20 Years Ago Notices From The Ritman Press

Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Bertha Hickin to Mr Ralph W Peters of Boston with ceremony set for June 23 in Cleveland. The rural area reports a death in Venego 39 with survivors and a cemetery interment. A superintendent change at the school board and a birth in Polk are noted along with church officer elections and a fourth anniversary for Pythian Sisters. Council debate over Erie street paving and Sterling avenue funding is reported.

Bertha Hickin Ralph W. Peters Boston Cleveland Venégo Mennonite Pythian Sistra James Caslehouse Mt Sin Hospital Grie Karl Haaver Erie RR Representive Erie Ereet Sterling Avarue Ho Raiload Erie Street Sterling Avenue

Transfer of students and local politics noted in Wooster and Canton

The report lists a transfer to Glen F Oyster of Canton and G Ernest Harrigan of Wooster from J B ilekin. Fourteen students were enrolled in a six weeks summer course at the high school. A contract to install a water softener at the pump station will be housed in a new brick building with foundations starting Monday. Clifford Graf was named vice president of the Wayne Democratic Young Men's club at a Wooster court rooms meeting.

Glen F. Oyster Canton G. Ernest Harrigan Wooster J. B. Ilekin Clifford Graf Wayne Democratic Young Men’s Club Wooster Court Rooms

June Almanac Dates and Noted Milestones

A compact almanac listing key historical dates from June: New York City incorporation in 1665, Virginia proposing a plan for the U S Government in 1787, Ford’s 2 008 000th vehicle in 1917, Magna Carta grant in 1215, first practical typewriter patent in 1868, Battle of Waterloo in 1815, and Napoleonic defeat at Waterloo noted.

Virginia John Granter

Vivian Clark to Perform Recital at Malton Church

Mrs Glenn Ritter presents Vivian Clark in a piano recital at Malton Presbyterian Church Friday evening at 8. Miss Clark will play Bach Chopin Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky with Jean Milford and Geraldine Brown at the piano and Joan Britain as reader.

Glenn Ritter Vivian Clark Malton Presbyterian Church Miss Clark Jean Milford Geraldine Brown Joan Britain Bach Chopin Metletssohn Tatia

Dance Revue Amone At Orville High School Friday

Amone pupils set for a Dance Revue at Orville high school auditorium on Friday June 19 with performers Rogerian Betty Wilson Gloria Ann Stocker Virginia Gebhart Nancy Beery Jacquelyn Franks Shirley Strickland and Jean Rohrer. Guest artist will be William Sehlup. Curt McEwen of Frostproof Florida recently dined with Osa Snyder and family.

Amone Witty Hunter Orvlie High School Rogearian Betty Wilson Gloria Ann Stocker Virginia Gebhart Nancy Beery Jacquelyn Franks Shirley Strickland Jean Rohrer William Sehlup

Color Day at Main Street School by Girl Scouts

Social notes describe a Color Day program on the Main Street School playground with Miss Genevieve Habell crowned queen by Mrs. Virginia Madison. The event featured semi formal dresses, a Maypole dance, and praise for sponsors The Three Arts Club and organizers.

Main Street Three Arts Club Genevieve Habell Virginia Madison Josephine Gannon Clyde Kindig Gladys Day Robert Hickin ts—Hiers Mary Catherine McGorry

Dressler Family Elects Officers at Wadsworth Reunion

Dressler of Wadsworth was named president at the Dressler reunion in Central Park. Mrs Bertha King of Medina was elected secretary treasurer. Sixty two persons attended. The affair will be held at the same place on the corresponding date next year.

BE. G. Mason Gabler L. S Castor Polk The Presbyterian Church Henrietta Snell Virginia Thomas Wanda Brenneman Jasline Fhurh Bernice Shook Dressler Wadsworth Central Park Bertha King Medina

Fidac program and parade plans at local Legion auxiliary

At the American Legion Auxiliary meeting on Monday evening members approved participation in the Fourth of July parade at the invitation of the Daughters of America. Parade details will be announced at the auxiliary picnic in Rittman Central Park. Plans also noted to attend the Wayne County Council meeting in Orrville next Tuesday afternoon.

American Legion Auxiliary Daughters of America Rittman Central Park Wayne Coumty Council Orrvillé Dora Wright Refres Mons Ai Franhs Michael Se

Mittman Grange Outing At Mack's Dam Near Lodi

The Mittman Grange held its annual all day outing last Friday at Mack's Dam near Lodi. After a superbious dinner the afternoon featured boat riding and ball games. About 70 members attended. Friday evening the regular meeting is scheduled in the hall at $1.36.

Mittman Grange Mack's Dam Lodi

Jane Addams Club to Host Meeting Next Tuesday

Mrs Clifford Graf will host the Jane Addams club meeting next Tuesday An election of officers will be a feature A book review on the life of Jane Addams will be given by Mrs W T Yeager with music by Mrs Frank Erbe

Jane Addams Club Clifford Graf Jane Addams W. T. Yeager Frank Erbe

Wednesday Club Hosts Contract Bridge Afternoon

Mrs F B Snyder hosted the Wednesday Afternoon Contract Bridge club at her home. Two tables played with high scores to Mrs C E Rhonemus and Mrs C Rohter. Mrs Rhonemus and Mrs J Ralph West were hostess club meet ers. play ends for the season until next fall.

F. B. Snyder C. E. Rhonemus C . Rohter Rhonemus J Ralph West

Close Season Bridge Club Plays Final Games

The Sunday afternoon session at Mrs E Yoehheim home on N First Street featured Mrs Walter Depry and Mrs Id Poersiner leading high scores for the day. Dainty refreshments were served after the games.

E Yoehheim First Street Walter Depry Id Poersiner Shestes

Women Benefit Association Meets at Mrs Ashbrook Home

Mrs Raymond Ashbrook hosted the Women’s Benefit Association for its first home meeting on State Street Tuesday afternoon. A pleasant gathering concluded with luncheon. The club plans to meet June 23 with Mia Gault Aurand in Fisher allotment.

Raymond Ashbrook Women's Benefit Association State Street Hell Mia Gault Aurand Fisher Allotment

Mrs Jones Hostess Opens Bridge Club Gather

Mrs Albert Jones hosted the bridge club at her home on South Main Street last Thursday afternoon. High scores were recorded by Mrs Paul Morrison and guest Mrs Clictus Hardgrove. A luncheon followed. Next Wednesday Mrs Homer Farrar will entertain the club on North Third Street.

Albert Jones S. Main Street Paul Morrison Clictus Hardgrove Homer Farrar N *Third Street

Get-To-Gether Club Hosts Euchre Afternoon

The Get-To-Gether Club meets Wednesday afternoon June 17 at Mrs. Daniel Broibeck's home on Grant Street for an afternoon of euchre.

Daniel Broibeck Grant Street

Winter Visit Notes From Mrs Depry

Fragmentary OCR shows Mrs Depry accompanied by someone to her home in a winter period. The readable text cites a Mrs Wale Derry and mentions personal movement, with uncertain surrounding details.

Daushier Derry Depry

Chippewa 7 Reunion Planned for June 17

Chippewa 7 holds its seventh annual reunion on Wednesday June 17 with Mrs W W Bodager chairing the program committee and teachers Mrs Bodager and Miss Alta Collier expected to attend. All teachers and class members are invited to bring wall filled baskets.

Chippewa 7 W W. Bodager Bodager Alta Collier No 7

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