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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1941

Page

5

Engagement announced between Betty Sandberg and Raymond Rogers

Akron social item reports Betty Sandberg of 1158 Sunset View Drive engaged to Raymond B Rogers son of Mr and Mrs R G Rogers. Betty earned a BA from Akron University taught in Rittman. Rogers, OSU valedictorian in journalism, Wolf medalist, Phi Beta Kappa, Chi Phi and Sigma Delta Chi, served as a private in the U S Army at Camp Lee Virginia. Wedding plans not fixed. The couple and families hosted a reception for about thirty guests. later travels referenced and residence to be 142 North Grant Street Wooster after June 20.

Akron A. N. Sandberg Sunset View Drive Betty Raymond B Rogers R. G Rogers Miss Sandberg Akron University Delta Gamma Sorority Rittman Entre Nous Club Rogers Ohio State University State Phi Beta Kappa National Scholastic Fraternity Chi Phi Sigma Delta Chi Fraterni- Siez Ritman High School U .S. Army Camp Lee Virginia Lehman Cleveland Bucklew Niagara Falls Washington, DC North Grant Street Wooster

Double Wedding for Steiner Daughters in Sterling

A June 14 double ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Steiner in Sterling united Martha Steiner Bucklew of West Salem to Fred Bucklew and Betty Steiner Lehman of Wooster to Harold Lehman. The event featured a fern-decked improvised altar, family attendance, piano and vocal pieces, and a traditional candle-light service conducted by Reverend Mark Malles.

Reuben Steiner Sterling Martha Myr Fred Bucklew West Salem Betty Harold Lehman Wooster Ralph Martin Lohengrin Mark Malles Mendelssohn Mr. Bucklew Mr. Lehman Mrs. Steiner Mrs Bucklew

Wedding Anniversaries Celebrated In Fritz Home

Celebration of a double wedding anniversary at the home of Mr and Mrs George Fritz on the 14th marked their 30th year of marriage for the Fritz couple and 31st for their guests Mr and Mrs Todd Eakens of McComb Ohio. A Sunday dinner with wedding cake followed, hosted by Mary Fritz, with greetings from relatives and friends and refreshments of ice cream and cake.

George Fritz Fritz Todd Eakens McComb Ohio Eakens Willard Fritz Denis

Miss Stoolmiller Leaves Honored At Buffet

Miss Helen Steiner hosted a bank employees buffet at her home to honor Miss Marjorie Stoolmiller who departs Rittman Thursday for Cleveland to join Central United National Bank in the Time Credit department. Guests included Homer Ferrer family, Mrs Richard Venner Jr, L Norton and several others, with a travel kit presented as a farewell gift.

Helen Steiner Marjorie Stoolmiller Rittman Cleveland Central United National Bank Time Credit Department Miss Steiner Homer Ferrer Marilyn

Wedding Trip After Saturday Nuptials at St Ann’s Church

Mr and Mrs Clare B Burger wed at St Ann's Catholic church and depart for a two week East coast honeymoon. Mrs Burger, formerly Miss Marguerite Zvada, wore a light blue polka dot dressmaker suit and a white hat with blue trimmer flowers and gardenias. Upon return they will reside in South Bend Indiana where the groom has been head chemist for Bendix Home Appliances Corp since graduating from Notre Dame University in 1935.

Clare B Burger St Ann's Catholic Church

Picnic for American Legion Auxiliary Members and Families

Members of the American Legion Auxiliary and their families plan a picnic on Monday evening June 23 at the pavilion in Rittman Central Park. Attendees are asked to bring well-filled baskets and enjoy a variety of games and diversions.

American Legion Auxilary Rittman Central Park

Novel Party Enjoyed by Wednesday Bridge Club

An unusual Wednesday night party at Ed Boyle home featured guests bringing cats for the games and nibbling during play. Each attendee contributed a small gift and prizes were exchanged by high scorers. Mrs Ed Boyle and Miss Jo Rupp hosted a later gathering, with plans announced for a joint Orrville event at M J Leickheim Home.

Ed Boyle Jo Rupp Allen Jones Arlene Murray Orrville M J Leickheim

Jane Addams Circle Adjourns Till September

Jane Addams Circle held its final meeting of the season at Mrs. J J Williams. Officers for the next term were installed and the program included a paper on A Rating Scale for Parents, an intelligence test, a paper on June Brides, and a vocal duet. Instead of a summer picnic, mothers will enjoy an out of town dinner and a movie. transportation details to be announced.

J J Willams Jane Addams James Hockenberry James Hile W T Yeager J E. Bének K W Osborne Arthur Bodager

Triple Celebration at Wooster Road Home

Mrs Ira Steele and Mrs. Harry Bechtel hosted a triple celebration on Wooster road to honor Jim KilIlough on Father’s Day, celebrate Mrs Guy Benchoff’s birthday, and bid farewell to Emerson Killough bound for U S military camp. Dinner for 35 guests featured gifts for all honorees.

Wooster Road Ira Steele Harry Bechtel Jim Killough Steele Bechtel Guy Benchoff Easton Emerson Killough U. S

Farewell party for Keith Shew prior to Army induction

Mrs Orion C Schaefer hosted a farewell gathering in Shews honor before his June 28 departure for U S Army military training. Present were Herald Mougey Austifi Gift Alberta Shew Robert Schaefer and Mr and Mrs Schaefer along with the guest and his wife.

Keith Shew U. S Army Orion C. Schaefer Bridge F. Shew Herald Mougey Austifi-Gift Alberta Shew Robert Schaefer Schaefer

Ward Home Hosts Women’s Benefit Bingo Afternoon

Mrs Charles Miller led the Women’s Benefit Association meeting at Ward Home Tuesday with multiple bingo games and prizes for Mrs Earl Killough, Mrs Miller, Mrs Sam Welch, and Mrs Carl Rizer. Mrs Joseph Wald hosted and served a dessert course later. next meeting is July 1 with announced hostess.

Charles Miller Joseph Wald Earl Killough Miller Sam Welch Carl Rizer

Blough Reunion to Feature Speaker John McSweeney

Hon John McSweeney of Wooster will speak at the Blough Reunion at Orr Park Orrville on Sunday June 29 with the topic Family and Spiritual Ties In Times of Stress. Music by the W C Ferrer family of Rittman and Glenn Ziegler of Rittman will direct adult athletic events.

John McSweeney Wooster Spea Orr Park Orrville W C Ferrer Rittman Glenn Ziegler

Contract Club Hosts Dessert Bridge Evening

Mrs Virginia Madison hosted a dessert bridge at her home on Tuesday inviting Mrs Karl Gillman as a guest. Miss Marjorie Stoolmiler received a farewell gift as she leaves Rittman Savings Bank for a position in Cleveland. High score prize went to Mrs G H Steele and second high to Miss Stoolmiller. A meeting is planned in two weeks at Mrs Ed Reffert's home.

Virginia Madison Karl Gillman Marjorie Stoolmiler Rittman Savings Bank Cleveland G H Steele Miss Stoolmiller Ed Reffert

Inspirational OES notes mark Rittman Chapter meeting

The last Thursday night meeting of Order of Eastern Star Rittman Chapter No 529 featured an inspirational flag ceremony and a nine member birthday party. Honorees included Mrs H S Squibbs Jack Williams Glenn Zeigler Mrs O J Shong Mrs Ralph Overholt Mrs Fred Stocker Mrs RV Fredrick Mrs Hareiet Brown and Mrs A P BS Brightman. Refreshments for the party were prepared and served by Mrs C B Wilson Mrs Hugh Strickland and Mrs Jack Williams.

Order of Eastern Star Rittman H S Squibbs Jack, Williams Glenn Zeigler O J Shong Ralph Overholt Fred Stocker RV Fredrick Hareiet Brown A P BS Brightman C .B. Wilson Hugh Strickland Jack Williams

Honored On Trip Return to Rittman Ends East Visit

Mr and Mrs Ralph Holsberg returned to Rittman after a 14 day trip through the east visiting relatives and friends. On the day before their return, Mrs Holsberg's parents Mr and Mrs H Hurst hosted a farewell party in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. A luncheon was served cafeteria style to twenty guests.

Ralph Holsberg Rittman East Holsberg H Hurst Lebanon Jire

Class Social at Croft Home Reflects Church Group Evening

At Grace and William Croft's country home last Friday evening fourteen members and guests of the Church of Christ high school class gathered for a social time. Entertaining games followed an early evening weiner roast. Present were the Misses Genevieve Miller Juanita Miller Doris Rush Evelyn Hatfield Anna Wallace Betty Jane Wertz and Rev V S Goodale James and Cecil Hawkins Glenn Armentrout Maurice Simpson and the host and hostess.

Grace William Croft Church of Christ High School Genevieve Juanita Miller Doris Rush Evelyn Hatfield Anna Wallace Betty Jane Wertz V S Goodale James Cecil Hawkins Glenn Armentrout Maurice Simpson

Les Joyeux Meeting At Mrs Bauman Home This Week

Les Joyeux members attended a CNH meeting in Salt St Honors hosted by Mrs Marjcre Bauman. Bridge honors were won by Mrs Joseph Pelley and Mrs Kenneth Leatherman. The next hostess will be Miss Mary Kathryn McGorry.

Les Joyeux Cnh Marjcre Bauman Salt St Bridge Joseph Pelley Kenneth Leatherman Mary Kathryn McGorry

Wadsworth Area Personal Notes Brighten Week

Mrs C B Shook and Mrs Avery Kinch attended the wedding of Miss Mary Ruth Young to Harold Stains at the Presbyterian Church in West Middlesex Pa. Ralph Young officiated. Numerous locals visited, hosted guests, and attended hospital and bridge events as community ties remain strong.

C B. Shook Avery Kinch Mary Ruth Young Harold Stains Presbyterian Church West Middlesex Ralph Young Wooster College

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