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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1943

Page

2

Forthcoming marriage of former Rittman teacher

Genevieve Billman, a Cuya Hoga Falls art teacher and daughter of Arthur and Mrs. Billman Portage Path, will wed Akron artist Roy Wilhelm on Friday June 25 at St Johns Episcopal Church Guyahoga Falls. A reception follows at the Smorgasbord in Stow. The couple will reside in Cuyahoga Falls after a short wedding trip.

Rittman Genevieve Billman Roy Whihhelm Akron St. John’s Episcopal Church Guyahoga Paris Smorgasbord Stow Rittman Junior High Cuyahoga Falls Arthur Billman Portage Path

New Safety Goggles Designed for Women Workers

War factory safety notes report goggles long used for men failed fit on women and offered insufficient protection as precision metal work increased. American Optical Company introduces a curved lens goggle with arching strength, heat treated and air cooled, with frames sized for women's features.

American Optical Company

Restaurant Prices Frozen In 19 Ohio Counties Apr 4 10

Prices for restaurant meals in 19 northeastern Ohio counties were frozen by the OPA at the base period of April 4-10. The order covers restaurants hotels cafes delis soda fountains boarding houses and other eating places including Rittman and Wayne county. Dr Edward Welsh stated population growth and facility shortages pushed prices well above normal.

Ohio OPA Rittman Wayne County Edward ©. Welsh Op.a. Price Sald

Contract bridge night at Ritter home hosts guest

Last evening at Mrs A R Ritters North Second Street the Tuesday Contract Club met for bridge with dessert. Guest of honor was Mrs James Hockenberry. High score went to Mrs Ed Reffert with second to Mrs Hockenberry. An invitation was extended to meet at Mrs Virginia Madisons on Sheldon Avenue in two weeks.

A. R. Ritter North Second Street James Hockenberry Ed Reffert Hockenberry Membbers Virginia Madison Sheldon Avenue

Virginia Graber Engaged To PFC William Moyer

Mr and Mrs Henry Graber of 43 Front Street Rittman announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia to PFC William Moyer son of Mr and Mrs Arley Moyer of Sterling Avenue Prior to induction into the Army Air Forces Moyer was employed at the Ohio Injector Company in Wadsworth

Betty Jean Murrah Lela Murrah Pf.c Robert W. Graber U. S. Army Air Force Henry James Graber Front Street Rittman Arkansas City Kansas Edwin Michael Mercedes Wommach Richard Bllis Murrah Graber Miss Wommach Virginia Willam Moyer Arley Moyer Sterling Avenue Army Air Forces P.F.C Moyer Ohio Wadsworth

Mothers Club Ends Year With Picnic Supper

The Mothers Club of Rittman closed its year with an annual picnic supper at Mrs. J J Williams north of town. Eighteen members attended the start, with a business session planning membership in the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs. Roy Campbell led recreation and Mrs. Frank Webner presented a brief program on Juvenile Delinquency.

Mothers Club of Rittman J J Willams Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Roy Campbell Frank Webner

Auction Club Guests At Yochheim Residence

Members of the Friday Bridge Club were entertained by Mrs E G Yochheim at her North First Street home. Four auction frames produced high score by Mrs F E Gilbert and second high by Mrs J R West. The club meets again Friday evening at Mrs J W Baldwin’s house.

E. G. Yochheim North First Street F E. Gilbert J. R. West J W. Baldwin

Otterbein Class Honors Its Teacher’s Birthday

The Otterbein Class of United Brethren church met Tuesday evening at Russell Steiner home in Rittman R. D. for a combined business session a weiner roast and social. Twenty four members and guests attended a leather briefcase gift presented to the class teacher whose birthday occurred that day.

Recital at Rittman Baptist Church Friday Evening

At eight o clock this Friday night June 18 Bonnie Caves will introduce piano students from Rittman Sterling and Wadsworth in a recital at the Rittman Baptist church. The public is invited. Mr and Mrs John R Palmer of Valparaiso Ind were weekend guests of the C G Haulk family. Mrs Palmer and Mrs Haulk are sisters.

Bonnie Caves Rittman, Sterling and Wadsworth Rittman Baptist Church John R. Palmer Valparaiso, Ind C. G. Haulk Palmer Mrs. Haulk

Neighborhood Club Meeting At Mrs Steiner Home

Eleven members attended the Neighborhood Club monthly meeting at Mrs C J Steiner’s home 58 North Main Street. Besides sewing and current events, no other activities occurred. Refreshments were served. The July meeting moves to Mrs Frank Yoder’s North Street home on the third Wednesday.

Neighborhood Club GC J Steiner North Main Street Frank Yoder North Street

Miss Irma Mae Keating Attending Akron School

Personal items note Miss Irma Mae Keating is attending school in Akron this summer. Jack Boyce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Boyce formerly of RitMan, is in the U.S. Navy stationed at Sampson New York. His brother Carl is in Officers Training at Fort Benning graduating as Second Lieutenant. Mrs. Earl Shook and Betty Lou visit Laurel Nebraska. Grandson in Army in Arizona sends birthday greeting. Cpl Herbert Powell and wife of Tampa Florida spent a 15 day furlough. Rev and Mrs C E First and daughter Darlene were here Wednesday.

Sam Welch Lilian Ross Akron Rittman Steve Belcevich Fred Phinney Evelyn Schaffter Joseph Cabell Creston Harry Boot Front St Holmes County Bernice Selzer WAACS Ft Belvoir James Hindle Herbert Powell Phillip Hibinger Port Clinton Cleveland W. M. Phillips Ashland W E. Yochheim Fredrick Robinett US Navy Bethesda Maryland Doris Kennédy Marshalvile Roy Trent James Hinds Eddiie Brookfield Air Everett Gault Haskell Dawson Fable J B. Hickin Bertha Hickin Nurse's Training School Cecil Thompson Wright St Gearhart W V Keating Keating T L Stamper Roanoke A. Rader Greenville Tenn John W Stamper Hiram, O Betty Phillips Salem Margaret Swartz Canton Brillant Church Mary Elizabeth Johnston Paul O Elis Swartz Ellis College of Wooster Marley E. Macy Bangor Maine Cpl Macy Dow Field Arthur Carey Conemaugh Rittman First Brethren Church Pat Keating Indio Calif Pvt Charles Keating Arkansas Vernon F Keating Frank Iannarelli Wooster H. B Adams Irma Mae Keating Jack Boyce Mgr Edgar Boyce U.S. Navy Jack N. Boyce Earl Shook Betty Lou Grover Shook Laurel Nebraska R. W Beery Sterling Arizona Katherine Owens N. Mainst Tampa Fla Rev C. E. First Darlene

Methods For Employers In New Withholding Tax Explained

Howard Slagle a certified public accountant and tax expert spoke at the Board of Trade office in Wooster about the 20 percent withholding tax. The session at St James Episcopal Parish House opened at 7 30 pm and covered employer methods for withholding. The tax takes effect with the first payroll period after July 1 and replaces the previous vic tory tax reductions. Slagle has provided accounting and tax work for Wooster firms and is a member of the Wooster Board of Trade.

Howard Slagle Cleveland Witak Board of Trade Wooster St James Episcopal Mr Slagle Wooster Board of Trade

Milton Shamrocks Scrap Drive Slated for June 23

The Milton Shamrocks announce a scrap drive on June 23 accepting iron paper tin cans and related items. Residents of Sterling or Rittman are urged to donate and contact Mrs Harold Miller or Donna Maine in Sterling for details.

Milton Shamrocks Sterling Rittman Harold Miller Donna Maine

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