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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1933
Page
5
Creston and Vicinity W 1. Plough, Pastor announces Sunday services at 9 30. Morning worship on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10 45 a m. Teachers meeting on the 2nd Sunday at 10 45 a m. Round table discussions on the 4th Sunday at 10 45 a m. Young peoples meeting at 6 30 p m.
Rev G L Bohnert leads morning worship at 11 06 with Sunday school at 9 45 and Max Langell as superintendent Epworth League meets at 6 30 pm No evening preaching service listed for the day.
Reverend A E Stockham leads services at Creston with sermons at 9 45 am and 10 45 am on Sunday, Sunday School, C E society at 7 pm, and choir practice Thursday. The Guild meets Friday evening at 8 o'clock. church address 106 Sterling Street. telephone 52 Jackson.
Mrs Rollin Cross conducted the Thank Offering service sponsored by the Women Foreign Missionary Society at the MFE church on Sunday morning. Her subject The New Light explored from educational, home, medical, political and religious angles. Cross, now on furlough from China mission work, was formerly Adelle Wey music supervisor in the Eastv est schools and has been engaged in mission work in China for 13 years. Miss Maude Parmalee Elyria attended. she was the high school principal when Mrs Cross was here.
Creston Dalton Congress and Chester advanced from Saturday’s Wayne County Class B baseball tournament to meet in the Wooster finals this week. Dalton defeated West Salem, Creston won at home, Congress won at Shreve, and Chester beat Fredericksburg 3 2. Beltpen edged into the semifinals with a 9 4 win over West Salem after a 11 7 victory over Apple Creek in the prior round.
West Salem beat Creston 4-1 and Mrs Eaton won 20-0 to reach the semifinals while Creston crushed Smithville. Congress beat Doylestown 3-1 and later Shreve 2-0. Shreve defeated Burbank 15-9. Creston faces Dalton and Congress meets Chester in Wooster Saturday with the game at 1 PM at Severance.
The Philathea class hosted a Mothers Day program at the af BK church Tuesday evening with Mrs Unzel Rirsemer presiding. Mrs Dieus and Ms Sigler prepared an engaging program including a reading for Mrs Paul Plank and a violin duet by Lee Dieus. The event featured Glenn Sonnedecker on saxophone and a playful skit Look Pleasant Please.
Funeral services for Clark Ault were held Tuesday at two o clock in the afternoon with Rev Bohnert presiding. Burial followed in the grave by the American Legion. Ault died Saturday afternoon after several months illness at age 45. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Ault two sisters Mrs H W Shriner and Mrs Clenn Spitler of Creston and a brother Clyde Ault of Cleveland.
The April meeting of the Jackson Missionary Society was held in the church on Thursday. The forenoon was spent sewing and an interesting program followed in the afternoon. An excellent dinner was served by hostesses Mr. Nellis LInter, Mrs FE Miller and Mrs Zeno Reese. Mrs Florence Rush led devotional, and Mrs Goembel reported on the Presbyterian meeting in Wooster. Mrs Betchler sang, and others substituted for Foreign and National topics. Prayer for mission workers was offered by Mrs Sleeth, with queries answered by several members.
Officers are Vice Presidents Scottofehnsim Conductor Benson Kisatoger to aide Sentinel Leo Stuckey theft supporter to noble grand HA Slater left supporter Charles Norton right supporter to vice grand COO Woodward left supporter John Myers chaplain trainer Ralph Bisler
A Presbyterian Guild meeting and social were announced for May 5 at the church hall with Mrs Chas Ms tre Hrs fidbs Kark and Moe among organizers. Amusements with children's activities and a program by Mrs Myre Fire nione were planned, pending final arrangements.
Creston locals and visitors attend multiple events and personal visits across the district. Mrs Fred Bauer Seville and Mrs Hannah Tktenahort call on Mrs Anne Anse T, while Tyter Chevrolet’s former site is now a real estate office in the business block. The Travelers' club meets, Miss Alelen Lee recovers well after surgery at Winsworth hospital, and Mrs Sim Kopplenan is in a Cleveland hospital. The Presbyterian God Fellowship class announces activities for April 25. Mrs Jerry Broomall hosts a birthday party with a large gathering and gift. Mary Marsh and others are noted in ongoing visits and health updates across local households.
A church service at Sterling United Brethren led by Rev Gy Reese featured a morning worship with a Sunday program. The event included greetings, musical performances, and announcements about upcoming activities at Oak Center and Beulah Hickman and Fay Sige SMP Aulfer. Attendance noted Jer and Miss Florensord, with plans for an awards ceremony on May 14 and a visit by Jon Lindecamp related to the state scholarship program.
Doylestown News reports on the Jestowi MOQIOd event at the church school with speakers and a large attendance plan. Turin Wadsworth, Warner, and Mrs Jomstutz are listed among participants with sessions led by Ray Warner and other officials. A Sunday conference with Chippewa Ranchinan and Green townships attendees is described, emphasizing ample space and orderly arrangements.
Norris Broomall and Clifford Smiley of Wooster will give a joint recital in Warren Wednesday evening. Broomall, noted oboe soloist, recently appeared at the Dana Musical Institute concert at the M E Church. Smiley is a Wooster plan student.
Noble Louis Leach of Sterling born November 28 1887 died April 28 1933 after three and a half years of poor health and a recent bout of Bright's disease He was 45 years five months and 28 days old He married Amanda Olinger October 1 1909 and they had five children Myron Robert Marvin Donna Joan Owen died as a child He is survived by his wife five children his mother Mira H Murray foster mother Mrs Nancy Leach a half sister Zelphia Murray and three half brothers Carl Glenn and Ross all of Coshocton Ohio He joined the U B church at Oak Hill at age 12 later joining the Wadsworth Reformed church He was a devoted husband and father and leaves many relatives and friends.
The church bulletin outlines Mother’s Day services with women’s classes led by Huse Wome and a full program. Children's Day is scheduled for Sunday June 4 with committee members listed. Evangelistic services run May 25 to June 11 ending with Homecoming Day observance.
The local school board chose part of the faculty for the coming year at Monday evening’s meeting. Superintendent Mr GoH Eastman and board members Forest Elles Luke Jordan Marie Rixel and Miss Fannie David-SUEY ramp were present. The school supervisor position will be discontinued.
Ida Rostorfer nearly ran into Tay Maflach's car on the Rostorfer lawn on Sunday. A quick reflex and steering action by Maflach likely saved her life, resulting in only minor bruises for the child.
Sterling high school held its annual Junior Senior banquet last Friday in the dining room decorated to resemble a rock garden with grass and rocks. Miss Fannie Davidson sponsored the junior class with help from the class. the United Brethren Ladies Aid served a four course chicken dinner to seniors, juniors, and faculty. Toasts and talks were given by Glenn Adams, Mary Runner, and S M Miller. The group then went to Worcester to see Sylvia Sydney and George Raft in Pick Up at Schine's.
Sterling locals report Florence Smith of Migs hosting her sister a Parma schools teacher this week. Howard Bauman couple stay with his parents south of Canaan. Russell Forest hosts Sunday guests Homer Schwabe Leoya Hoff and Reba Kis, Kent State Normal students, visiting from their homes. Additional snippets mention SM Miller and others in unclear text.
Virginia residents report Ming Zoe Johnson under treatment with big arte Tient. gradual improvement but cannot discard cast yet. Family and friends in Barberton and Hanotbat express hopes for full recovery as others share weekend visits and local gatherings nearby.
Doylestown locals Datveld Canta spent last week with his brother Theadun at Waller Crowk. Rav. A FL Welit's Sunday school casa, Eliza of The TLartheran Church met Tuesday with Matierle Mahlon Anta Adama and Mile Sidzhach in charge of the program. devotionals by Macy Dibble and Verve Slap Akron. A committee including Cora Wolmer planned a card party with Sun day services. several residents attended church and hospital visits. An altar society fundraiser at S28, and various relatives gathered for Sunday duties. a WW II era style note lists several local names and movements.
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