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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1956
Page
2
The Orla Podri Club met at Mrs. Steyer-Rolphs home for a one o clock luncheon. Mrs. Nor ton presided and a short business session followed. Mrs. Keller, library rep, reported on a recent meeting. An executive committee was named to consider representation in the Home-Coming parade of August 22. Mrs. Ebert outlined next year’s program.
Reports from the Ohio state convention note a program on How You Have Your Leisure through an original skit. The piece contrasts old fashioned leisure with today’s clubwoman duties, produced by the program committee led by Mrs. R. D. Wenger Mrs. Howard Longworth and Mrs. Charles McCoy.
A local drug store advertises ITCH-ME-NOT to ease skin itch from eczema ringworm insect bites and foot itch. The ad promises easy application and includes multiple dates for a promotional offer.
The engagement of Miss Maxine Buckingham to Eugene Speich of Irma Wisconsin is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Buckingham of Sterling. An August wedding is planned. Miss Buckingham is a Sterling High School graduate who attended North Central Bible Institute in Minneapolis. Speich is the son of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Speich of Irma Wisconsin and is a theology student at North Central Bible Institute set to graduate next spring.
A note reports a missing mother of 13 linked to a dispute over shopping for a washer dryer or rinse tubs at Doxey's 135 Summit St. in Wadsworth. The ad implies the husband refused to shop there and claims he would have saved money.
Creston CWS Lions Club hosted the district Lions clubs gathering with Wayne County representation at Norwayne High School Thursday evening. Methodist churchwomen served the meal and zone president Fred Larcamp chaired. State Rep Ralph Fisher spoke as guests attended Ladies Night.
The Rittman Musical Club presents a piano recital Thursday night June 21 at 8 p.m. at the First Brethren Church. Pupils of Mrs. Anna Norton include Bonnie Wertz Delores Wertz Mary Lou Hoover Kay Carey Joyce Steiner Bobby Williams Barbara Lewis and many others.
A resident reports Spees McGuire and Buck Hanson caught taking money from meters. An elderly witness at Police Headquarters describes identifying them by flashlight. Chief Benson notes the pair are authorized night collectors and this is their third report.
Funeral services for J C Murray will be held Friday at 3 30 p m with Rev Vandi dating. Graveside rites follow at Hillview Cemetery Greensburg Pa Saturday afternoon. The pond on State Road 3 south of Myers Street on the Don ald Irvin property is condemned after health Dept inspection. Boys who swam there will receive typhoid shots from Dr BOM Foster. Septic tanks drain into the pond and residents are urged to contact others who swam there. A danger sign is posted at the pond.
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