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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
6
Sts Peter and Paul parish invites former parishioners and friends to an annual picnic on June 21 at Paul Zimmerman woods, in William Whitman’s former property, with location on Way. All are welcome to attend.
Mrs George L Hardgrove entertained the bridge club at her High Street home. Grace McKinney won the club prize for high score and Miss Iva Zimmermar received the genest prize.
Sunday evening La Salle auditorium hosted eighth grade graduation for Sts Peter and Paul. Veronica Difiore and Gladys Woyat placed in the oratorical contest with Peace and Patriotism and Americanism versus Communism.
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth McDermott 75 were held at St Peter and Paths church. She died Wednesday evening from asthma and pneumonia. Interment was in the church cemetery beside her husband Thomas McDermott who died August 5 1933. Survived by two sons Thomas of Some and James of Akron and three daughters Mrs J Bender Wadsworth Mrs Charles Whitmas Dorplestown and Mrs J B Casey Akron.
Mrs. Raymond Cleckter hosted the Sneldo club at Mrs. EC Groff home. The all day meeting Friday included a covered dish dinner served at one o clock.
Charles and Geraldine Aalten entertained the Epworth League Cabinet at their home Tuesday. Newly elected officers attended the gathering showing active participation in the group.
G L Hardgrove and Mre Emmet Addiscoffre oversee the annual Children’s Day program to be held Sunday June 14 at the M FE church with performances by local youngsters and church groups.
Marshallville hosts include Avenell Hennins and Miss Corbason of Akron as Sundir guests of Mr and Mrs Lyman Henning. Clara Tinsler Orrville weekend with relatives in town. Violet Bosley Cartun week end guest of sister Mrs Henry Zeigler. Elmer Snyder and Earl Snyder hosted relatives. Harve Hin Lev er Akron visited sister Mrs T S Sumner. Numerous neighbors and family gatherings noted across Orrville Dover Fredericksburg Benton Alliance and Conneaut Lake areas.
The annual Brites family reunion is scheduled for Sunday June 14 at Orr Park in Qirville. Organizers invite members to attend and reconnect at the community gathering.
Rev A E Stockham resigns from Creston and Jackson congregation and will move to his boyhood home at Chardar to accept a pastorate starting October 1. The Stockhams served Creston for a decade and left many friends.
A special meeting was held for those not yet enrolled as the final enrollment date approaches. Officers named include president Shirley Ropileh vice president Mildred Wel rengier secretary Ruth Feters recreation gal leader Rose Pelyetne porter Betty Jean Sykes and others.
Funeral services were conducted Monday for Bert Peake 64 who died after a Friday stroke. Survived by widow Eva and three children at home and Mrs Harry Linter of Seville. Pony ad undergoing operation at Kibney and Statth hospital Wooster. The Fetzer family will host a 35th annual gathering Saturday at Ahland chy park with expected large attendance and amusement for all ages.
Children’s Day program led by Mrs Rei Be ley with Nisses Arne Mac Simsth and Dean Boorsre in charge at the NWE church in the evening. Grange picnic at Shaw's Grove on June 18 with Canaan Grange. Sunday School picnic at Sucksog Fuxbay on January 27. Jane Oh.
Creston residents report visits and gatherings as HR B McQvaine and family dine with Webb McItvaine and Mr and Mrs Osian of Ashland. L Gher and Sharlee Markies host a birthday dinner for Mrs Martha Markies at Burbank. Families of Hefwaerd, Faken Corihem, Zimmerman, and Ziesler also associated with local weekend visits.
The Milton ta near a ban of education offered contracts to the faculty for the coming year. Superintendent Rod Rot Marton Rey Sinclair led the board in voting to change leadership and staffing arrangements. Names such as Miss Maria Woe, Miss Begiah Kine, Miss Dorthea Lehman, Miss Tees Steele, and HC Jones appear among staff, with several positions adjusted or eliminated in the new system. Mrs Macy Zook hosted the Women Missionary Society at the Trinity church, South Main Street.
Church notices announce Sunday services at 9 30 a m regular session studying Luke 23 33 46. Jan Hoover leads school at 10 30 am morning worship on Palm Tree Christians. Young People meet 6 20 am on Mob Violence. Evening service 7 30 pm features God Master Man sermons. Genesis study Wednesday 7 45 pm prayer meeting and choir rehearsal follows.
Rev C J McGee leads morning worship at 10 30 from United Brethren at 728 Main Street with Bible School superintendent Walter Shook. The theme is O Day of Rest and Gladness.
On Sunday June 14 Milton Presbyterian holds a special Children Day service at 9 48 morning with Sunday School and morning worship. A baptism for children is offered. Junior asks What Can We Grow Intermediate asks What Kind of Persons Do You Like Best Senior asks Mob Violence. Evening service at 7 30 features Watch Your Step. Choir rehearsal Wednesday June 17 at 7 00 and midweek prayer Thursday June 18 at 7 30.
The article notes calico as Indian cloth mentioned historically before Christ. It explains that when Indian fabrics were imported into Europe around 1633 they were called calicuts. The term later applied to all cotton fabrics with equal warp and weft threads crossing at right angles.
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