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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1956
Page
4
Clerical directory snippet lists Miss Margaret Fitzthum in Creston with phone 2382 and residents at Marshalmille including Mrs Russell Clinton with phone 2631 and Mrs Frank Bowen with phone 476.
Malzie O'Brien recalls a morning of chores and mishaps as rain, a cluttered closet project, and a yapping puppy collide with a visit from the Canton Artificial Limb Company. A neighbor in a limb chair smiles through the struggle and waves as the writer appreciates the small privilege of walking.
The final program of the Doylestown town Vacation Bible School, run by the Lutheran and Methodist churches, drew 185 enrollments with about 170 present daily. Dean Mrs. David Tate led. secretary was Mrs. Robert Williams. pianist Phyllis Shook. Teachers included Mrs. Williams, Carol Slate, Marjorie Harvey and many others. Total collection $180. expenses $115. surplus to next year’s fund.
Charles Summers reelected as Post Commander of American Legion Post 407. Robert England named 1st Vice Commander. Robert Stoll 2nd. Vernon McKee Adjutant. Ralph Williams reappointed Finance Officer. Appointments for Child Welfare, Chaplains, Memorial Squad, Activities and Publicity chosen. Summers also elected 2nd vice commander of the district at Dover convention.
Thelma Kerr won first place in the reading division at the Grange district contest in Winesburg on Friday. Her performance of The Waltz by Dorothy Parker advances her to the State contest on August 29 at the Ohio State Fair.
A reader from Rittman Ohio expresses gratitude to the Rittman Press and four churches for their publicity of the Community Daily Vacation Bible School. The school enrolled 290 with an average attendance of 255, and the writer credits the publicity for part of the success. Dwight B Davidson signs the letter.
The church wedding of Miss Doris Ann Money and Earl Taylor will be observed Saturday July 7 at 4 pm in Rittman First Church of God with Rev. Albert Henry officiating. Miss Money is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wesley Money of 178 N State St and Mr and Mrs Harald Taylor of Leroy are the prospective groom's parents. Miss Money is a Rittman High School alumna and Ohio Boxboard Co employee. Taylor is a Leroy High School graduate and US Navy veteran now employed in Ohio Boxboard Co's printing department. A music recital will precede the ceremony.
Miss Eulah Terry and Hubert Webb announce their wedding after a double ring ceremony at the First Church of God in Rittman. Rev Albert Henry officiated Tuesday June 5 at 12 30 pm. They reside near Fort Monroe VA and plan to return to Rittman after Webb’s Army discharge in August.
Emily Gerstenslager daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Gerstenslager and Robert Musgrove son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Musgrove of Burnt Prairie Illinois were married June 9 in a double ring ceremony at the Gerstenslager home. Rev C Sloan Whitacre officiated before palms pink and white gladioli. Bride wore white Chantilly lace gown with illusion neckline. she carried a Bible covered with a white orchid and wore a pearl strand. Sister Mrs David Matteson West Salem was attendant in a yellow nylon dress.
A Creston wedding featured John Uhler as best man and multiple relatives in formal attire with corsages. The reception followed at a family home. Separately Mayor Grover C Miracle requests residents bring large trees stumps or stones to Coulter street sink hole for cleanup and dam plans after rain damage.
An advertisement claims ITCH-ME-NOT provides quick relief for eczema ringworm insect bites and other surface itching. It is guaranteed locally by Stepfield Pharmacy with multiple dates noted.
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