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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1944
Page
2
The Rittman Press notes its status as a second class mail matter in Rittman Ohio since September 18 1912 and highlights awards including the Ohio Newspaper Association Show 1938 for Community Service. It also lists affiliations with the National Editorial Association and Ohio Newspaper Association.
A Democratic newspaper published four Thursdays by The Company. Editor Ernest Harrison. Single copy five cents. Subscription rates: 1.80 a year in Wayne County, 2.00 outside Wayne County, payable in advance. Delivered by mail. 1.00 a year to members of the armed forces. Advertising rate on application.
The annual spelling contest awarded blue ribbons to students across grades two through five. Second graders Jackie Bates and Carolyn Comber led a list of winners, followed by recipients in third and fourth grades including Mamie Adams and Donald Bodager, with fifth graders such as Marilyn Bowers also honored.
Six Grade Dean Livingston Mary K Miller Junior Maine red ribbons for getting 99 Second Grade Stanley Forrest Dolores Imhoff Kathryn Marty Third Grade Ruth Ann Zim merly Fourth Grade Glenn Hartzier Rosemary Hartzier Jo Ann Im hoff Martha Imhoff Lillian Lance Julia Steiner John Zimmerly Wesley Martin Fifth Grade Charles Bucking ham Sixth Grade Margaret Gret Doris Marty Roger McCoy Thom as McNutt
News from Wooster notes the Junior class banquet at Renning's Restaurant with remarks on comment ranges from the event. The Sophomore Home Ec class hosted a luncheon as Mrs Myers wed. A volley-ball league finished with Seniors first and Sophomores second while Juniors struggled to field a team.
At First Brethren church parlors the Mother and Daughter banquet for 95 senior and junior WMC ladies and church guests was held. Dinner was served and missionary Mrs Paul Dowdy, on furlough from South America, spoke as the main speaker. Gladys Hoover opened with a piano prelude, Dottie Brown gave a welcome, the Amstutz Sisters performed a duet, Thelma Gehman read a poem, an instrumental trio provided music, and the gathering closed with a prayer.
Miss Elizabeth Amy Leitner daughter of S N Leitner of Smithville and teacher at Sterling High married Orval Christian Myers son of Delbert Myers of Sweetser Indiana Friday evening at Oak Grove Church before 200 relatives and friends. The ceremony featured Amstutz Sisters trio and readings with a white satin gown and Bible bouquet. Post ceremony reception for about 50 guests. The couple’s backgrounds include Smithville Goshen College Purdue University and professional affiliations.
Contract Bridge club met for dessert at the home of Mrs Ralph Overholt on Third Street Tuesday evening at 8. High scores were posted by Mrs G H Steele and Mrs M R Atteer. Next meeting planned for two weeks later at the home of Mrs Pyam Wuiliames.
Seventeen members attended the Three Arts meeting Monday night at Mrs D B Davidson's home. Guests included Mrs O J Shong Mrs James Gibson Mrs W W Baker Mrs John Branigan Mrs Cletus Hardgrove Mrs MI R Ritter Mrs H S Squibbs and Mrs John Benek. Evelyn Baker assisted hostess. The program forecast post war home panels presented by Miss Hazeline Bixe. Mrs Ernest Harrison poured during refreshment hour.
The Olla Podrida club met at Mrs A J Grant s home to discuss post war house designs. Mrs W H Hauenstein assisted host. 19 members and two guests attended. They donated funds to the Public Library and discussed improvements for post war living. Mrs Hauenstein sang and Mrs Clippinger reported on the Columbus state convention. Next meeting with Mrs Clippinger June 6 for book review and guest program.
The annual Mother Daughter banquet at United Brethren Church tonight features remarks by Mrs Frances Bair oldest mother, talks by Mrs Henry Lendy, readings by Mrs Walter Boling Juanita Artrip and others, a vocal duet with Mrs John Walker and Mrs Paul Johnson, a meditation by Mrs Willis Lance, a lullaby by Otterbein Guild girls, and closure by program chairman Mrs Lendy.
Delegates of the Women's Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church attended the East Ohio Branch Convention in Mansfield on Thursday. Attending from the Rittman church were Mrs N E Niles, Mrs Mary Beachy, Mrs Latte Scott, and others included Mrs Cora Lee, Mrs Ada Bott, and Mrs Bessie Schumacher.
Mr and Mrs Herman Bidinger hosted a Sunday dinner honoring the 52nd wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Peter Bidinger of Doylestown. Guests included Carl Bidinger and family, Arthur Bidinger family, Robert Bidinger of Barberton, Hilda Isunger of Akron, Hermin Bidinger, Arthur Goffriet of Rittman, and others.
Girl Scouts of Troop I worked Monday night to create posters for the American Legion. Opening exercises were skipped to start early. Roll call listed an object. Mother's Day party set for May 15 at 7 30 p m. All mothers of the Scouts are invited. Julia Rolph Vivian Hardgrove, scribes.
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