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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
2
A 1938 recognition notes the Rittman Press achieving a scare rate attainment and highlights its prize for community service. The Ohio Newspaper Association Show 1938 lists the paper among awardees with affiliations to the National Editorial Association and the Ohio Newspaper Association.
Ernest Harrison editor notes subscription prices: 1360 a year in Wayne County and 00 a year outside Wayne, payable in advance. Delivery by mail. $1.00 a to members of the armed Advertising rate on application.
A Bible School at First Brethren Church was successful with four groups Beers under Miss Mary Fritz and Miss Betty Hofstetler, Junior led by Mrs Dotte Brown, Intermediate by Rev Ord Gehman. Closing on Sunday June 11 awarded diplomas to Mary Lou Brown Elia Camp Richard Gish Carolyn Leichty Patty Leichty.
Mrs Richard Cummings formerly Clarabelle Winkler was honored with a bridal shower at Miss Dorothe Wenger’s home last Tuesday night. Miss Virginia Piahuta assisted. Bridge was the diversion with guests including Annette Stearns, John Winkler, Frederick Robinett, Robert Simonton, Robert Schaad, H A Robinett, H A Robertson, Shirley Palmer, Clara Bauman, Robert O Smith, Marie Dehbler, Bette Miller, Delphine Haldi man, Evelyn Haller.
The contract bridge club met at Mrs. M R Ritter’s home on Wednesday night. Prizes went to Mrs. G H Steele and guest Mrs. C E Rhonemus. Guests included Mrs. Fred DeMaria and Mrs. Robert Blunt. The group discussed a possible July visit to Mrs. James Hockenberry in Bay Village and Jackie Hartman.
A black silk band Monarch wrist watch is missing between Diana Theatre and Erie Street. Return to Mrs Harold Bigler at 67 Erie Street for reward.
Mrs. Robert O. Smith formerly Patricia Keating was honored with a stork shower last Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Austin Gift. Assisted by Mrs. Walter Keating, guests included Mrs. Robert Simonton, Dorothe Wenger, Virginia Plahuta, Ruth Bauman, and Clara Bauman. Quiz games provided main diversion.
Cpl. Herbert Howell and family from Tampa on a 10 day furlough visit his parents and relatives. Mrs. Roy Trent hosted guests honoring son Dale leaving for U S Navy service. Granddaughters Mary and Teresa Kindig visiting from Barberton. Several families hosted relatives from Akron Cleveland Antioch and Camp Forest Tennessee. A hero saving a girl at Central Park and numerous short trips and returns from leaves are noted.
The Creston Lions Club hosts a public Fourth of July event with a 3 pm softball tournament Moose vs Plank Elevators and Winklers vs Sellers Long, a championship game, contests for all ages, a Boy Scout Band at 8:30 pm, and a carnival on the school grounds with profits aiding local Boy Scout activities.
The Office of Price Administration restores points to some Choice lamb cuts and certain cheeses while beef points rise for the expected July shortage. Butter and cheddar remain, perishable cheeses return at 4 points, and canned milk rises to 2/3 point. overall monthly red points stay at 30.
Joseph Maibach transfers 220 acres in Milton Township to John W and Frances E O'Brien for 1. Raymond E Zimmerman and others convey Doylestown property on Portage Street to Leo E and Lucy P Eberhardt for 1.
Congressman Henderson H Carson of the Sixteenth Ohio District reports the Navy Department will nominate principal and alternate candidates for admission to the Naval Academy at Annapolis to fill two 1945 vacancies. No West Point vacancies in 1945 for the district.
In the Sixteenth District comprising Stark Tuscarawas Holmes and Wayne counties a pre competitive examination will be conducted by the Civil Service Commission on July 29, 1944 for designations to U S Military and Naval Academies. Canton will be the main exam point with alternatives for elsewhere. armed forces personnel may take the exam at their location. Eligibility requires candidates to be at least 17 years old.
The Sixteenth District invites hopefuls aged 21 or older by April 1 to seek Annapolis admission. Interested youths should contact Congressman Henderson H. Carson in Washington to enter the Civil Service Commission aided examination process and obtain exam details, eligibility, and admission. Carson previously filled 194 vacancies at West Point and Annapolis from last year’s results.
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