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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1933

Page

5

Mrs. Vance Van Nostran Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Vance Van Nostran aged 53 died Sunday morning at her home after a long illness that ended with a stroke. Survived by husband Vance and three sons Carl Ralph and Roy. Funeral services were held by Rev FE R Henderson at Seville Methodist Church. Burial followed in Seville cemetery.

Sterling Vance van Nostran Vance Carl Ralph Roy FE. R. Henderson Seville Methodist Seville Cemetery

Pastor Reports U B Choir Reorganization

Sterling March 21 Rev reports reorganization of the United Brethren choir with new officers elected including president Mart, chorister Mrs Paul Johnson, assistant choristers Miss Marle Bixel and Hart, treasurer Carrie Beichler, pianist Ian He Adams, assistant pianist Lula Barnhart, and Abraham Hart. Rehearsal held at the home of E O Hart Friday evening.

Sterling Feports United Brethren Choir FE OF Mart Paul Johnson Marle Bixel E.,c. Hart Carrie’ Beichler Ian‘He Adams Lula Barnhart Blarch Hart

Quilt Two Quilts At I W Maibach Home

Stirling March 22 Two quilts were finished Tuesday when Mrs I W Maibach hosted an all day quilting party at her home A delicious noon dinner was served. The quilters included C B Hilty Lilliaye Beery Fred Widmer Joseph Widmer John Maibach Martha Bauman Gotfried Hanzie Ramsier Elizabeth Ramsier daughters Helen Minnie John Bauman Joseph Maibach Ben Maibach Pearl Adelle Perrenod Sam Graber Tile Krabill Fred Martin and others.

Stirling C B Hity Orrville Lilliaye Beery Marshallville Fred Widmer Joseph Widmer John Maibach Martha Bauman Ottman Gotfried Hanzie John Ramsier Elizabeth Ramsier Tywo Helen Minnie John Bauman Joseph Maibach Ben Maibach Pearl Adelle Perrenod Sam Graber Tile Krabill Fred Martin

Brotherhood of St 3B church monthly meeting report

The Brotherhood of the St. 3B church held its regular monthly meeting at the church Monday night with the ladies of the Progressive class providing refreshments and entertainment. Sunday programs for March 26 include services at Brethren church with Rev Paul Bowman and Ezra Beery directing Sunday School at 9:30 am, and United Brethren church with Rev F W Reese and P. Lindecamp guiding morning service and Junior C. E. Marie Bixel leading the evening service at 7:30.

Brotherhood of the St Rch Brethren Church Paul Bow- Man I. m Ezra Beery United Brethren Church F W Reese P. Lindecamp C. E Mias Marie Bixel

Harry Lutz Pleasantly Surprised With Party

Sterling March 23 Harry Lutz was pleasantly surprised Wednesday when a euchre party was given in his honor at the Harley Joyce home. High scores were won by Mrs. Frank Schaad and Harry Lutz. Consolations went to Mrs. Charles Roach and Frank Schaad. Guests included Miss Merial Spiker and several others.

Sterling Harry Lutz Harley Joyce Frank Schaad Charles Roach Merial Spiker C OyCee Charles “Roach "Seville Lewis Hickman George Beckwith Kenneth Lance

Educational four reel movie shown at high school

An educational movie of four reels will be shown in the high school auditorium Thursday evening with public invitation. Mr and Mrs George Eastman spent the weekend with friends at Westerville. Howard Werner of Lorain was a weekend guest at the Forest Mongey home. Mr and Mrs J M Bair of Akron visited her parents Mr and Mrs J Bo Amstutz Thursday and Friday. Paul Maibach a student at Otterbein College spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs W Maibach. Mrs Alice Steiner visited her family at Wooster over the weekend. Miss Fannie Davidson spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs J Davidson at Morris. In Malbach was in Cleveland on business Wednesday.

Howard Werner Lorain Forest Mongey J. M. ‘Bair Akron J. Bo Amstutz Alice Steiner Wooster Fannie Davidson Mrs. J Davidson Westerville Women's Home Missionary Society M.K Myra WH. A. Shaw W. F. Sellers Women’s Benefit Association K. of P. Hall Savile Ladies of the Morose W. Cc. T. UL R. TS. Baird A. BE. Stockham Dali Morris Bixler Sen Elyria Charles Eddington William and Paul "Ritzi Cleveland Frank Ruzzi Georgia Griffen Dean McCoy Margaret Black Callie Bawer E. H. Warner Artie Whonietter Scott Sisters Nis A. BE. Farnwall Dover Clem Schaap Rex Conkey Carson van Osdale Paul van ‘Ondale Ashland A. L A. ED Stockhant Anita Cahill

Early action advised to control fireblight in orchards

A plant pathologist from the Ohio Experiment Station advises that fireblight control is possible any time, with canker sterilization and a chemical treatment of cankers cited as effective. Cankers harbor bacteria through winter and sprouting season, while spraying during blossom is discouraged to avoid spreading the infection.

R. C Thomas Ohio Experiment Station

J H Fisher To Entertain West Salem Pest Hunters

Farmers near West Salem gather annually for a pest hunt to bag owls hawks crows rats mice and other pests. J H Fisher from Rittman will appear for the second time to screen hunting and fishing expedition pictures in the banquet after the hunt on Friday March 31.

West Salem Gether J. H. Fisher Rittman United States Canada

Creston Churches Plan Services and Socials

Creston churches announce. Church of God led by W J Plough lists Sunday school 9 30 am worship 10 45 am first and third Sundays round table and young peoples meeting later. Presbyterian Church Creston Jackson Rev A E Stockham offers 9 45 am preaching 10 45 am Sunday school 6 30 pm social. Penny social set for Friday 1 30 pm at church as church year closes for March List II. You are welcome.

Young Peoples

Methodist Church Choir St Patrick's Party Featured

Mrs C M Jordan entertained the M church last Friday with a St Patrick's party. Assisted by Mrs T Hy Ewing, prizes were awarded to Mr and Mrs C M McGuff and Misses Linnie Owen and Leora Hoff. About twenty eight attended. Luncheon included hot buttered rolls salad potato chips cakes and coffee. A green and white color scheme was used.

C. M. Jordan M. Church T. Hy Ewing C. M. McGuff Linnie Owen Leora Hoff

Creston Nets Wins in Wayne County Debates

Creston defeated Rittman and Fredricksburg in the first round, earning two 2-1 decisions and four points toward the finals. Rittman dropped a 3-0 decision to Creston at Sterling. Smithville holds the lead with 2 points as the top three schools vie for the championship on March 28.

Creston Rittman Fredricksburg Wayne County Sterling Smithville

Fragmented Local Sports Note On Teams This Year

A fragment of a local sports brief notes this year teams and their composition with readers learning only partial facts about rosters and schedules.

Debate teams set for match with coach Ilygine leading

The affirmative team coached by Ilygine faces Step ling at a yet undetermined site today, while the negative team travels to Chester. Participants include Helen, Lee, Clench Somialecker, Roy Amgtuty, Frances Gant, Homer Mietar, Henry, and Wayne.

Helen “Lee Clench Somialecker Roy Amgtuty Stremste Iitve Frances Gant Homer Mietar Henry Wayne An Ilygine Stepling Ote Yetack Chester

Canaan Grange News Highlights Activities and Presentations

Dan Mellvaine was elected to fill the place at the meeting. The fifth grade students from Creston school assisted with the program. Russell Caldwell from Wooster High School gave a talk on the U S Public Speaking Contest. The Juvenile Grange presented a portrait of George Washington to the subordinate grange. Lawrence Fetes was investigated for a new member. A committee led by Arthur Mumaw, Jean Hoar, Kathleen Hummel, Jas Lehman and Max Bowman was appointed to arrange for the county event. Altace contest captains were named as well.

Dan Mellvaine Nus. Jndis T Hsrives Creston School Russell Caldwell Wooster High Schools U S George Warhincton Lawrence Fetes Whnch Etre Coun Arthur Mumaw Jean Hoar Kathleen Hummel Jas Lehman Max Bowman

Mrs Frank Smith Dies At Canaan Home

Mrs Frank Smith 65 died at her home in Canaan Sumas Selock area. Survived by husband Frank three daughters Elizabeth Stone Lafayette Clara Stoole Westlela township Sadie Kerr Akton son Carl Canaan one brother Melford Moore Canann a sister Clara Moore Chippewn 13 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Services held at home at one and at Murray Funeral Home at two Wednesday Rev W L Clough to conduct.

Hee Sith Canaan Sumas Muarray Funeral Home W L. Clough

Creston Locals Society Meets At Church

The Ladies Missionary and Ald society of the Jackson church met at the church for an all day meeting. Devotionals were led by Mrs A E Stockham and Mrs C Allen. Talks covered Japan and America. Mesdames Fetzer Schaaf Faud and Blough hosted. Epworth League cabinet met at Miss Linnie Owen’s home Monday evening. Mrs Will Guthrie entertained at the H S Guthrie home Thursday evening.

Ladies Missionary and Ald Society Jackson Church Leil Bys Mra A. E Stockham Mra. C. Allen Japan

Your Government by Stephen M Young Congressmen and party lines in debate

A historical sketch cites Congress on decorum and wit in the gallery. It notes cooperation across parties with figures such as Vice President Greve Nor and the late Speaker Long. The piece mentions former President Hoover and calls for liberalization of the Volstead Act to create jobs and bolster revenue. It critiques political alignments and loan ties to the ROP and other figures.

Greve Nor Speaker Long Thoro Smilkely Lubrietta United States Samoy A. Read Missouri Thomas J. Wirlah

Wooster Area Social Notices and Local Visitors

Local residents attend dances church events and meals. James Totten visits son Claude Totten in Wooster while Miss Georgia Griffen stays with the Dean McCoy family. Community groups meet at M.K. church K P hall Savile and Morose Ladies, with Rev A E Stockham speaking others hostesses Wadsworth hospital status and Elyria and Cleveland trips noted.

Roosevelt era party balance and farm policy debate

The piece discusses Republican figures like Wadaworth and LaFayette, potential cabinet roles for Republicans, and debates over Farm policy and the Domestic Allotment plan. It notes Roosevelt’s cabinet choices, Woodin’s role, and calls for restoring farmers purchasing power amid ailing big business support and warnings about redistribution ideas.

Death notices and services for Macy Hammer in Akron

Doylestown March 22 funeral of Macy Hammer held today. Services were at St. Mary's Catholic Church Akron at nine o'clock. Hammer, 75, is survived by several relatives. Additional relatives named include Imbacen Hamner and others. Church service occurred in Akron with interment planned.

Doylestown Macy E. Hammer Pater Paula Cemetary St. Mary's Catholic Church Akron Maa Tammoer Aga, i Imbacen Hamner Nira Qraco Fine Abgusta Hoya Miataal

Inaugural Chronicles From St. Patrick's Program

A fragment from a St Patrick's program notes a regular Friday meeting of the Wrange group with private tris tommin and a description of an inauguration by Krico Shafter. The next event is set for April 7.

St. Paterick Tristommin Klyen Qrico Shafter

Grandson Jacob Gnittn Quarantined With Scarlet Fever

The grandson of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Dasmemiltor is quarantined at the Dannomilar home due to scarlet fever. Local health authorities have placed the family under precautions as the illness is contained. Community guidance urges neighbors to avoid close contact and monitor for symptoms.

Jacob Gnittn Mr and Mra Nicholas Dasmemiltor Dannomilar

Doylestown Resident Elizabeth Worthy Buried

Elizabeth Worthy, former Doylestown resident, was buried after a brief illness. Interment was at Chestnut Hill Cemetery. Mrs Marie Smith is seriously ill at home this week. Mr and Mrs Carl Peters hosted Sunday guests of her parents. Corporal Clarence Findsley, after three months with his parents, left for Fort Sloscum New York to rejoin Company L Eighth Infantry. Wallington Huffman, a former resident, was buried in the family plot at Chestnut Hill.

Elizabeth Worthy Doylestown Marlé Smith Carl Peters Kow- More Kron Clarence Findsley Mra Willam Indgley Sloscum Co. L 8Th Infantry Wallington Iuffman Fant Waka Ie

Remarkable Formula Aids Women Against Nervous Depression

A scientist perfects a safe non narcotic remedy touted to relieve nervousness irritability and low mood in women at certain times. Marketed as harmless and non depressant it claims to ease headaches colds fever and period pains without harming the heart. Caution warns of inferior substitutes sold by others.

Nuraes

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