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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1942

Page

2

Creston W B A Picnic Plans and Community Notes

Creston W B A members held a Thursday meeting at Hostettler home to decide on storing lodge equipment and holding future meetings at members' houses. A picnic is set for July 8 at Irene Parks home in Seville with guests Addie Brown district deputy W B A health nurse and Georgia E worth of Akron. Various local residents and visitors are noted, including Mrs. Cats Wilhelm, Miss Fay Grunder, and Kate Coulter formerly of Creston. William Obendorfer is reported ill in Gig Harbor Washington while Miss Pearl Schlegel visited Akron. Large audiences attended Children’s Day at several churches and thrift club held a party at Julia Renz’s Medina home.

Hostettier Edith Young Irene Parks Seville Addie Brown Georgia Everhart Akron Nunes Hostettler Sara Farner Effie Loehr Mabel Feesler Fay Grunder Wooster Anna Martin Cleveland A. S. Tuttle H . Kirschner Ed Kirschner W L William Obendorfer Kate Coulter Creston Gig Harbor Hospital Gig Harbor Wash CES Presbyterian Church Methodist Church Church of God Thrift Club Julia Renz Medina J C Murray Toledo

Anna Beachy Installed as Regent of Creston Moose Women

Mrs Anna Beachy assumed senior regent duties for the coming year at the Creston Women of Moose installation. Alliance chapter members conducted the ceremony. New officers named include Charlotte Howell junior regent Clara Foster graduate regent Agnes Prouts chaplain Louise Shepp recorder Beulah McVey treasurer Sara Rhoads sentinel Flossie Stone Argus Edith Young guide Mae Gordon assistant guide Leta Sonne Decker pianist Mayme Broomall Doris Rhoads escorts to senior regent Ruth Tyler Gladys Hostettler escorts to junior regent Mabel Pinkley Amanda Steele escorts to chaplain Rhea Dunn Ella Wyss brad escorts to graduate regent. Committee chairs listed. Loyal Order of Moose entertainment by Mack family. A chicken supper followed. daughter Roberta Rugh spoke. Mothers honored as oldest and youngest. others recognized for sons in service. Church program featured devotions music and readings.

Anna Beachy Women of Moose Women-of- Moose of Alliance Charlotte Howell Clara Foster Agnes Prouts Argus Edith Young Mae Gordon Leta Sonnedecker Mayme Broomall Doris Rhoads Ruth Tyler Gladys Hostettler Mabel Pinkley Amanda Steele Rhea Dunn Ella Wyssbrad Beachy Loyal Order of Moose Mack Valley City The_.Alliance L.O.O.M

Mother-Daughter Banquet At Jackson Draws 80

The annual Mother-Daughter banquet was held at Jackson Presbyterian church last Friday. The dining room tables featured garden flowers and covers were set for 80. In charge were Mrs. John Henry Mrs Howard Herman and Mrs Ed Blough. Mrs Laure Fetzer served as toastmistress and introduced Mrs Robert Rugh who gave the welcome address.

Jackson Presbyterian Church -Parlors John Henry Howard Herman Ed Blough Laure Fetzer Robert Rugh

Walter Adams 69 Found Dead In Bed In Easton

Walter E Adams 69, a retired B&O railroad worker, was found dead in his Easton home Sunday at 8:00 am. Born near Easton May 7 1873 he lived there his life. Survived by three sons Roy Mirrel Emmett. two daughters Lela Berger James Stem. 18 grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Mary Kane Adams on Feb 8 1941. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm United Brethren Church Easton Rev Max Anfield Rev P M Holdeman officiating. Burial Ten Cemetery. FP A Frase arranged.

Doylestown Walter E .Adams Easton Mr. Adams Roy Mirrel Akron Emmett Rittman Lela Berger James Stem Atlanta Mary” Kane Adams United Brethren Church Max Anfield North Lawrence P. M. Holdeman FP. A. Frase

Garden Club to fund honor roll service board Jubilee

Doylestown Garden Club plans a Saturday night jubilee at the public square to raise funds for expanding the honor roll service board as more local men are inducted and enlisted.

Doylestown Garden Club Service Board

Fischer Conkle Wedding At Marshallville Saturday

Miss Ida Conkle daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo A Conkle of Fred Fischer son of Mrs Mary Fischer of Marshallville wed in a double ring ceremony at Grace Lutheran Church of Wadsworth Rev Dwight Miley officiated The bride wore a mousellin de sole white dress and orchid corsage Attendant Faith Beery wore pink She wore a black faille going away outfit A reception followed at the Conkle home The couple departed for a week in the East Additional society notes from Marshallville and nearby towns rendered in brief notices

Marshallville Ida Conkle Geo. A. Conkle Fred "Fischer Mary Fischer Grace Lutheran Church Wadsworth Dwight Miley Faith Beery Mr. Fischer Ward Bauman Rittman Mr. Bauman

Stepfield Leads USO Drive Effort in Doylestown Area

Gene Stepfield was chosen chairman of the executive board for a USO drive in Doylestown. The local committee includes William Schultz, Forrest A. Frase as treasurer, and captains for four sections. Mrs. Jack Lloyd runs the Hometown drive. letters will be sent to rural districts from Wooster. The drive, starting June 22, supports Wayne County quotas and armed forces. The USO groups include The Innovation Army, YMCA, National Catholic Community Service, and National Travelers Aid Association.

Doylestown Gene Stepfield United Services Organization William Schultz H. E B. Prey P. M. Holderman Forrest A. Frase John Birkbeck Spencer’s Inn Frase H. O. Foraker Northeast Z. C. Groff Northwest E. Brouse Southeast Paul Shreiner Southwest Jack Lloyd Hometown Holdemith Euston Wooster Wayne County da Ae U S. C Innovation Army Y.M.C.A National Catholic Community Service National Travelers Aid Association Red Cross U.S.O United States America

Zeigler To Retain Postmastership In Marshallville

Harvey D. Zeigler is recommended by Congressmen W. R. Thom to President Roosevelt for the third class postmastership at Marshallville Ohio. The office will be advanced from fourth to third class on July first, pending presidential appointment and Senate confirmation.

Walington Harvey D. Ziegler W. R. Thom Post Office Department Roosevelt Marshallville Ohio Zeigler Mar- Shaville United States Senate

Creston Personal News Highlights Local Visits

Fardy visits his parents in Sharon Pennsylvania while Mrs. Poicsell Welday and daughter from Wadsworth stay with Mrs. Pan Howard. Akron guests Mr and Mrs Harry Zimmerman visit Mrs. Glyde Zimmerman. Gwen returns from Utica. The Romichs host Mr and Mrs Carlos Davis of Akron. Shirley Romich works at United Steel Fabricator in Wooster. Ivan Chaffin and daughter visit Utica. Myra Firestone stays with Ida Garver at Chatham. W V Newberry visits Medina. M A Merickel and wife of Akron are Sunday guests.

Ne Fardy Sharon Poicsell Welday Wadsworth Pan] Howard Harry Zimmerman Akron Glyde Zimmerman R. D Gwen Utica B. A

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