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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
3
The Junior Senior Banquet will be held at Twin Lakes Country Club, four miles north of Kent, on Saturday May 17. The event begins at 6:30 PM with chicken and trimmings, followed by dancing until 11:30 PM.
The article advises using off guard techniques to capture natural expressions. Keep subjects distracted with a task or conversation while the camera is steady and ready. A fast shutter around 1/100 to 1/150 second reduces motion and stiffness, increasing candid appeal.
The piece lists several students by name and describes their attributes and appeal. Harold Winkler is kind, Fay's hairstyle draws attention, Catherine and Rosaland are bright, Virginia H's figure is admired, McAnallen earns well, Virginia Gebhart's smile impresses, Evelyn Haller leads as class president, and Clara Winkler and Dona Pearl are highlighted as friends.
A spoken list names Harold Snyder, Margaret, Marie, Harvetta, Wade Milford, Barbie, Webner and a claim of a girl in every town. The speaker notes the graduating class is all named except Leona, who will come last, attributed to Leona Harmon.
Betty Matz named president with Gloria Ann Grant as secretary and treasurer Two Stocker elected vice president and Jeanne named as Freshmen class member for next year's committee Freshmen will join upcoming committee The U S Department of Agriculture approves program extending aid to over 4000 Toledo school children from low income homes to receive a half pint of milk daily for the rest of the school year
A fragment notes a conflict in Spain tied to a campaign that culminated in 1704 when British and Dutch forces seized the area from a local sect. The line hints at shifting control during the War of the Spanish Succession era.
Beauty Shop Owners of this District will hold a rally at the Bechtel Hotel in Wooster on Friday evening May 16 at 8 30 p m to discuss the Minimum Wage Mandatory Order and the Cosmetology Bill in the Ohio Legislature The event is under the Ohio Beauty Shops Association with State President K A Miller and legislative agent Ralph Sanborn present Columbus speaker Raymond J Jefferys will explain price increases via legislation and argue shop owners face higher prices not just lower wages A Q and A session will follow All shop owners are invited
Ohio motorists face objections to higher Federal gasoline taxes as Leon Henderson and Eccles tell Congress that motor fuel is already heavily taxed and not a luxury. John L. Marsh notes widespread opposition from officials and states that increases would be unwise. The Food Stamp plan expansion also reaches several counties in Ohio.
Ankila showers bloom into glass gift ideas for brides with limited budgets. A starter four-piece crystal set includes water goblet, large wine goblet, cocktail glass, and a fruit or dessert bowl, preferably American-made to avoid import delays.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Bermhards and son spent Saturday in Findlay. Numerous neighbors and relatives from LeRoy Ashland Mansfield and beyond visited homes in West Salem and surrounding areas Sunday. The community reports several family gatherings and a birth at Lodi hospital, with many extended visits noted in local households.
Mr and Mrs Roland Wilea and family spent Sunday in Wellingtom and Medina for Baccalaureate services in the United Brethren church. Mr and Mrs John McQuate aged assisted Mr and Mrs Monroe Mita Quite of West Salem Saturday. They moved to their farm at East Homey. Mr and Mrs Glen Gusas of Cleveland were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J A Lucas. Sunday guests were Mr and Mrs Hugh Lucas and family of Medina.
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