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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1945

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Public Sale by Elmer Myers Near Doylestown

Elmer Myers offers at public sale his farm near Doylestown with 12 head dairy cattle including Jersey and Guernsey cows, two young work horses, hogs, ducks, and farm machinery. The sale occurs Saturday March 31 at 12 o clock with cash terms, listing numerous tools, implements, and household goods. Located 1 percent miles northwest of Doylestown and three miles south and a fraction east of Wadsworth, Medina County road.

Elmer Myers Frank Maine Doylestown Wadsworth Wayne and Medina County Jersey Guernsey Guernsey & Jersey Shepard Good Hampshire Deering Massey Harris Elmer Myers J. M. Whitman Audt C. A. Paridon

Notice of Alam Vacation of Alley in Rittman Ohio

A petition by owners of lots abutting an alley parallel to the B and O Railroad on the northerly side seeks vacation of the alley from the southeasterly corner of Lot 6879 to the southwest corner of the former Lot 698. Council will act after March 31, 1945. Clerk Robert Stoolmiller. Published Feb 15 to Mar 22, 1845.

Rittman Ohio Dnrey Robert Stoolmiller Rittman Press

Presbyterian Women Hold Silver Tea at Milton Church

The Ladies Auxiliary of Milton Presbyterian Church hosted a silver tea on Thursday March 15 with hostesses Mrs. W. A. Garver Carl Milford Mrs. C. J. Hilty Mrs. Alice Steiner Mrs. M. R. Ritter and Mrs. Joseph Haldi. Mrs. Herbert Willems led devotionals and read The Agony of God. Mrs Herman Baehr sang When Jesus Comes and Dwight Davidson read Quiet Street. Attendance totaled 37 members and 11 guests.

Milton Presbyterian Church W. A. Garver Carl Milford C. J. Hilty Alice Steiner M. R. Ritter Joseph Haldi Herbert Willems God Herman Baehr Jesus Hoffmeister

Bruny Couple Marks Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs James A Bruny of 77 N Fourth St celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday March 25 with open house for friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. He 76 and she 75, married at Mr Zion parsonage Hannibal Monroe Co. They moved to Rittman 26 years ago. Children Clarence Sheldon Katherine and Mrs Donald Grant. Three grandchildren. Committee members listed.

James A Bruny Fourth St Bruny Clarence Sheldon Katherine Akron Esther Donald Grant Hewlett, Long Island N. Y

Navy Lt James Miller Weds College Friend

Mr and Mrs Paul Hemsoth announce the marriage of their daughter Nancy to Lt (jg) James Miller son of Mr and Mrs Boyd D Miller of West Ohio. The ceremony was held March 17 at 11 30 am at their Malinta Ohio home with Rev Strange Scott officiating. The couple, former Bowling Green State University students, both belong to Greek organizations Delta Gamma and Beta Gamma Upsilon. Lt Miller recently returned from the Pacific and is stationed in Norfolk Virginia where they reside.

Paul Hemsoth Nancy James Miller Boyd D Miller W. Ohio Malinta Ohio Strange Scott Bowling Green State University Delta Gamma Sorority

Donna Jean Geiser Wedding Planned at Wadsworth Church

An open church wedding will be held Wednesday March 28 at 6 00 pm at the First Mennonite Church in Wadsworth for Miss Donna Jean Geiser daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Geiser of Rittman R D and Leon Keener Jr son of Mr and Mrs Leon Keener Sr of Wadsworth.

Wadsworth Donna Jean Geiser Paul Geiser Rittman R. D Leon Keener, Jr Leon Keener

Busy Bible Class Social Evening at United Brethren Church

The Busy Bible Class of the United Brethren Church held a social evening on March 15 at the church. President Mrs. Esther Overholt opened with prayer, then group singing and games. Readings included a scripture by Dorothy Hummel and a poem by Lucille Graber. Members and visitors enjoyed musical numbers and refreshments for 24 members and seven guests.

United Brethren Church Esther Overholt Evelyn Smith Dorothy Hummel Lucille Graber Martha Gott Gladys Walker Hill and Dele Cora Pim Wooster Viola Johnson Ruth Simpson Fort " Birthdo Dorothy Kohler Mildred Hardgrove Irene Winkler Alfrieda Blotgh

Willing Workers Meet at United Brethren Church

The Willing Workers Class of the United Brethren Church held its monthly social on Friday evening March 16 at Mrs. Paul Johnsons home. Mrs. R V Fredrick led the business meeting and Mrs. Oscar Wertz organized the entertainment. Refreshments served to 25 attendees.

United Brethren Church Paul Johnson R. V. Fredrick Oscar Wertz

Contract Bridge Club Meets At Mrs Harrison Home

The Contract Bridge Club gathered Tuesday evening March 20 at Mrs. Ernest Harrison’s College Street home. High score went to Mrs Ralph Overholt, second to Mrs Karl Gillman. Dessert was served. Next meeting set for April 5 with Mrs Pyam Williams.

Contract Bridge Club Ernest Harrison College St Ralph Overholt Karl Gillman Pyam Williams

Mothers Club Chooses Thursday Library Hour

Mrs Clyde Kindig hosted the Rittman Mothers Club for March. President Mrs Everett Winkler led the meeting as the group voted to take Thursday for the Library Hour for the coming year. Mrs Jay Griffith spoke on Always Too Young or Too Old. Mrs Roy Campbell led a quiz won by Mrs Hugh Kime. Luncheon was served to 14 members.

Clyde Kindig Rittman Mothers Club Everett Winkler Jay Griffith Roy Campbell Hugh Kime Jerry Spaulding

Mrs Thomas Hosts Bridge Club Meeting

The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club met with Mrs A H Thomas on Tuesday afternoon March 20. Guest was Mrs W W Bodager. First prize to Mrs A M Wenger, second to Mrs Fred Waugh. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Next meeting set for April 4 with Mrs Ernest Wald on Second Street.

Bridge Club A H Thomas W. W Bodager A M. Wenger Fred Waugh Ernest Wald Second St

Sisterhood Meeting Plans Home Studies At First Brethren

The Sisterhood of Mary and Martha of the First Brethren Church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Marie Hayden's home with Miss Eldine Walters leading. Miss Betty Schultz delivered Looking Unto Jesus for Faithfulness and Miss Martyn Hoover led the missionary study. Miss Gloria Walters presented a biography of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Goodman who plan to go to Africa. Plans were laid for a gathering at Miss Anna Belle Hoover's home.

Mary and Martha The First Brethren Church Marie Hayden Eldine Walters Jesus Betty Schultz Martyn Hoover Marvin Goodman Africa Gloria Walters Annabelle Hoover

Meeting Notices From Milton Presbyterian Church and Local Groups

The Missionary Interest Circle will not meet March 26 due to Holy Week services. the April meeting moves to Mrs A H mbeatea's Sheldon Ave home. The Mary Mothers Club meets March 27 at the Amadian Legion rooms at 7 30 with lunch and officer attendance urged. The Daughters of America meet March 27 at Rohrer's Hall 7 30. Rev Dwight Davidson and Mr K W Osborne dined with the Baehrs Tuesday. Dorothy Gilbert has returned to Watertown NY with her mother Mrs Frank Gilbert.

Milton-Presbyterian Church A. H, Mbeatea Sheldon Ave Mary Mothers Club Amadian Legion The Daughters of America Rohrer’s Hall Dwight Davidson K. W. Osborne Herman Baehr Dorothy Gilbert Watertown New York Frank Gilbert

Launch Clothing Drive Frids March 30

Rittman Chairman H L Davidson calls an organization meeting for all group leaders to plan the United Nations Cloth collection. The event at City Hall auditorium Friday March 30 at 7:36 pm will feature war stories and an out of town speaker. The Rittman quota is 20 000 pounds. Sterling will join the effort in April with collection depots announced next week.

United National Cloth Collection Rittman H L Davidson iCty Hall Davidson Sterling

Churches Open Holy Week With Union Service

The Rittman council of churches unites for a community service to open Holy Week at First Baptist Church on Monday March 26 at 7 30 p m Rev W E Price of United Brethren Church to preach with other ministers taking part The churches urge attendance to focus on God’s Kingdom during Passion Week and request postponement of secular and social activities to know the joy of Easter.

Rittman Council of Churches First Baptist Church W. E. Price United Brethren Church Churches of Rittman Kingdom of God Churches of Rittman

Church of God unified service schedule and events

The Church of God lists a morning worship at 9 40, Sunday School at 10 45, and adult Bible study plus Young People's meeting at 6 30 PM. Evening worship is 7 30 PM with the message Scriptural Holiness. A Wednesday junior choir rehearsal is 6 30 PM, prayer meeting 7 30 PM, and Friday Youth Expression Night at 7 30 PM. This Saturday at City Hall a Bible Quiz social runs 6 30 to 9 09 PM.

City Hall

Milton Presbyterian Church Revival Meetings Schedule

Milton Presbyterian Church announces a series of evening services led by Pastor Dwight Brooker Davidson. Events run Tuesday to Friday with 7:30 p.m. sessions featuring The Corner Stone To Face the Foe The Tie That Binds and The Words from the Cross.

Milton Presbyterian Church Dwight Brooker Davidson

United Brethren Church Holy Week Services and Plans

Melvin R. Beachy and Evelyn Harter Smith announce Passion Week events at United Brethren Church 930. Morning worship features The Palm Sunday Story and The Last Week. baptism by sprinkling and new members welcomed. Evening revival, union Holy Week service Monday, and Thursday Communion with choir and pastor meditation.

Bible Melvin R. Beachy Evelyn Harter Smith The Baptist Church

Firet Reptict Church Sunday Services and Youth Duties

W F Echols pastor announces Sunday School at 10 00 with Henry Jackson as superintendent. Attendance set a record last Sunday and Easter crowds are expected. Lowell Boatright leads Senior B Y P A each Sunday at 7 00, inviting all youth to join. Junior class also meets and welcomes boys and girls.

Henry Jackson Lowell Boatright B.Y.P Christian Fellowship

Two Hubacher Brothers Killed in Pacific War

The Hubacher family of Sterling Ohio receives multiple war casualty notices. Raymond Earl Hubacher 28, Coast Guard quartermaster aboard a Liberty ship, was killed January 29 in the Pacific after two years seven months in service. John Hobbs Hubacher 34, Marine Corps, killed March 1 after recent move to Iwo Jima. Guadalcanal and Guam service noted. Arnold Shook reported missing in action in Germany since March 2. served in Signal Corps then infantry. born in 1920s. Ernest Hubacher and family member service acknowledged. older son Ernest T. Hubacher recently left for another Merchant Marine voyage from San Francisco.

John Hubacher Sterling Ohio Raymond Earl Hubacher Coast Guard Pacific Raymond John Hobbs Hubacher Marine Corps Iwo Jima John Guadalcanal Guam Sterling High School Ohio Injector Co Ernest T. Hubacher San Francisco Merchant Marine

Red Cross War Relief Drive Nears Five Thousand

Rittman reports show the Red Cross war relief fund at about 4 719 with 250 to 300 expected before Sunday. Donations continue through individual canvassers and the Badager Agency on the Square corner. First United Brethren church units report combined gifts from Ladies Aid Willing Workers Busy Bible Men's Otterbein and Women’s Missionary groups totaling 8750 with nightly contributions at the Diana theatre.

Rittman Red Cross Badager First United Brethren Church Ladies Aid

Helks resigns from Ohio Salt Co after 24 years service

W E Helks former personnel manager at the Ohio Salt Co plant resigns and leaves the offices March 15. He will devote full time to the Helks Greenhouse on S State St selling garden plants. He remains chairman of the Rittman rationing and price control board.

W. E Bill) Helks Ohio Salt Co Helks S. State St Heiks Rittman Rationing and Price Control Board

Call 35 for Duty March 31st

The draft call for March 31 at Cleveland lists 35 men from this area including Rittman William Brown Robert Blackburn Willard Musser Charles Jeanneret Raymond Grella John Wilson Teddy Boyes Burton Beaver Doylestown Woodrow Shankland Edward Dietry. Two are over 30. the rest range 18 to 29 and most are married.

Armed Forces Cleveland Doylestown Woodrowe

Who Killed Jesus Evening Worship and Prayer Services

The evening worship topic asks why Jesus had to die with a 7:00 start and features the large choir and Echols Bros. Quartet for a one hour song service. A midweek prayer service is on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The church invites support and fellowship.

Echols Bros

Miller Garnes Births Reported At Local Hospital

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miller at Wadsworth Hospital on Sunday March 18. A son followed for Mr. and Mrs. Léon Garnes born at home on Thursday morning March 22.

Richard Miller Wadsworth Hospital Léon Garnes

Gasoline Coupons Valid Through June 21

District Office of Price Administration officials announced that the A-15 gas line coupons become valid today March 22. A total of six A-15 gasoline coupons will remain good through June 21.

Office of Price Administration

Bridge Weekly Winners Show Close Scores on Tuesday

The Dupl cate Bridge club on Tuesday evening March 20th crowned North-South winners Ralph West and wife with 41 4 percent and East-West winners Verne Gebhart and wife with 37 percent. Other North-South scores included Mrs. Fred DeMaria with Mrs. Frances Kanehl 36 percent and Ed Newberry with Fred Waugh 31 4 percent. East-West also noted O E Hedbring and Arnold Crowell 35 3 4 percent and A H Thomas with William Heiks 32 4 percent.

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Local Personal Notes Highlight Avoided Details and Moves

Sir and Bers-Robert-W-Blunt move with two sons Billy and David from W. Li st to 119 Walnut St London Ohio. Blunt will represent Kieckhofer Container Co in southwestern Ohio. Keen-Ashbrook plans a Fairfield to Miami Florida wedding on March 27 to Cpl Eddie Amweg US Army. Further visits and social plans are noted for Arnold Leizely, Ivan Miller, Zella Smeltzer, Mabel Yochheim, Ray Yochheim, and Charles Trent.

Sir Bers Robert W-Blunt Billy David W. List London Ohio Ats Walnut St Blunt Kieckhofer Container Co Ohlo Territory Keen Ashbrook Fairfield Miami Flo Cpl

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