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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1941

Page

5

Winkler Montgomery Nuptials May 8th

Miss Havel Montgomery of Columbia Kentucky wed Roy Winkler of Wadsworth in a single ring ceremony at Wadsworth Church of Christ officiated by Rev Reed Downs. The couple, residing in Wadsworth after five years at Buford Bennett home, plan to live on Lyman Street.

Havel Montgomery Rittmen Roy Winkler Wadsworth Reed Downs Wadsworth Church of Christ Winkler H B.’ Montgomery Columbia Kentucky Bufrd Bennett North Seneca Street Harry Winkler Monroe County Bennett Betty Ohio Lyman Street

Jane Addams Circle Plans Mother's Day Themed Program

To Have Mother's megram for the theme of its program next Tuesday evening Jane Addams Circle is using Mother's Day. Mrs. Arthur Bod ager will speak on Famous American Mothers. Mrs. Jack Williams on Mothers of Destiny. Mrs. Joseph Sherrick on Things My Mother Taught Me. Mrs. H. A. Boughner will read a poem. Members are asked to meet next week May 20 at Mrs. John Cotton's home in Sterling.

Jane Addams Circle Arthur Bodager Jack Williams Joseph Sherrick H. A. Boughner Mothers Club John Cotton Sterling

Mrs Fricclus Hosts U KUM Club Lunch Plans

Mrs George Fricclus opened her West First Street home yesterday for the U KUM Club with ten members four children and a new member. They discussed replacing the June picnic with a clock luncheon in Wooster and closed with God Bless America. A kitchen shower and club gift honored Mrs Hubert Kaufman.

George Fricclus West First Street Wooster America Hubert Kaufman

Pythian Sisters Lodge Holds Regular Session In Rohrer

In Mrs Frank Webner's absence Mrs Louis Steiner filled the charit of Most Excellent Chief for the Pythian lodge last night in Rohrer Business. The meeting covered the District Convention at Akron presented by Mrs Seth Dress of Wadsworth and plans for Lodge inspection on May 28. A special meeting is set for Wednesday night May 21.

Frank Webner Louis Steiner Rohrer Akron Seth Dress Wadsworth

Missionary Interest Circle Meeting Planned for May 20

Missionary Interest Circle of the Presbyterian Church will hold a meeting next Tuesday evening May 20 at Mrs. Clarence Petit’s home. Girl Scouts Troop I opened with the laws and promise and then moved to their patrols with attendance taken. Patrol leaders conferred with Brownie and Intermediate groups before the good night circle and group singing ended the session. Corlene Zimmerman, Scribe.

Presbyterian Church Clarence. Petit Girl Scouts Corlene Zimmerman

Irvin and Woodall Visit Camp Shelby Last Weekend

V M Irvin and Everett Woodall spent a weekend visit at Camp Shelby Mississippi touring facilities and meeting servicemen. The visit highlighted support for troops and post activities during their stay.

V. M. Irvin Everett Woodall Camp Shelby Miss

Cosmopolitan court featured at Ashland May festivities

Queen Edith Wilson of Stockton headlining a diverse court with attendants from Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania at Ashland College May 17. Richard Houck from Rittman will serve as a queen attendant. Coronation at 10 00 AM followed by campus play. Baseball at 2 30 Eagles vs Bowling Green. Foot Lighters present two plays at 8 20 PM in McDowell Auditorium.

Ashland Edith Wilson Stockton N. J Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania Ashland College Richard Houck Rittman Houck Howard Houck S. Mains Edith Eagles Bowling Green Mollers A. Milne McDowell Auditorium

Entre Nous Club Hosts Stanley Sisters Evening

The Misses Marguerite and Eve lyn Stanley hosted Entre Nous Club at the A L. Ebert home with nineteen members and sponsor Mrs Ralph Overholt. A program covered the Ohio Federation convention in Dayton with reports by Mrs Pran aes Tayton and Ruth Kannengelser. Mrs A L Ebert spoke on her trip to Mexico and shared souvenirs.

Marguerite Evelyn Stanley Entre Nous Mexico Buckeye E. J. McConnell Russell Welch Marguerite Stanley

Honors Mother's Birthday Party Hosted by Miss Straub

Miss Maxine Straub entertained Tuesday evening in honor of her mother Mrs Carl Straub. Guests included Mrs Carrie Jackson, Mrs Richard Swigart, Mrs Bessie Schumacher, Mrs Hugh Strickland, Mrs Leo Adams, Mrs Ralph Holsberg, Mrs John Collins, Mrs Richard Reed, Mrs Russell Schaffter, Mrs Don Scott, Mrs Carl Schwab, Mrs Homer Schwab, Mrs Gault Aurand, Miss Marjory Schumacher, Dale and Duane Scott, Nancy Schwab, and Wikia Marie Straub.

Maxine Straub Carl Straub Carrie Jackson Richard Swigart Bessie Schumacher Hugh Strickland Leo Adams Ralph Holsberg John Collins Richard Reed Russell Schaffter Don Scott Carl Schwab Homer Schwab Gault ‘Aurand Marjo

Banquet for Mothers and Daughters at Seville Inn

Seventy five mothers and daughters from First Brethren Church gathered at the Seville Inn for the annual Mother-Daughter banquet. The Women's Missionary Council and Junior and Senior Sisterhoods organized the event with a program led by Mrs. Arthur Carey.

First Brethren Church Women's Missionary Council Seville Inn

Dreams of Childhood musical reading and blessings

A community program features Mrs. Maynard Blatter with Misses Martha and Gladys Hoover and Mrs. Clair Maine presenting Dreams of Childhood. A message from Han nah, Mother of Samuel, and Miss Floy Hoover includes Trio Mother and the Book of God. Songs include Bless Be the Tie That Binds in a friendship circle and a Benediction by Miss Walter, Mrs. William Brown, and Mrs. Wolfe.

Maynard Blatter Martha Gladys Hoover Clair Maine

Wayne County Legion Auxiliary Luncheon May 20 at Milton Church

Wayne County Council of American Legion Auxiliary will host an annual Gold Star Mothers luncheon May 20 at 1 pm in the Milton Presbyterian Church parlor rooms Rittman. Members are expected from Apple Creek Creston Doylestown Orrville Wooster Shreve and Rittman. Gold Star Mothers eighteen in number are special guests. Department of Ohio President Mrs Ernest Griffin of Bellaire will speak with District President Mrs Ralph Maybaugh of New Philadelphia and Wadsworth unit members in attendance. Catherine Twinem, winner of the Legion State Essay contest, will present an itinerary of her Washington DC excursion.

Wayne County Council of American Legion Auxiliary W. W. Bodager Milton Presbyterian Church Rittman American Legion Auxiliary Apple Creek Creston Doylestown Orrville Wooster Shreve Gold Star Mothers Wayne County Department of Ohio Ernest Griffin Bellaire Tenth District Ralph Maybaugh New

Fes W B A Meeting Hostess Named For Social Afternoon

Mrs Sue Smith will entertain in the Women s Ronati Association next Tuesday afternoon at 47 Ganyard Street. Last week’s gathering was at Mrs Gart Rizor s home where she invited her guests to a social afternoon. Mr Ray Ashbrook won the mystery package and the most games while Jettice Koumider was consoled with the least games.

Sue Smith Ganyard Street

Two Themes For Monday's Legion Auxiliary Meeting

The May meeting drew thirty members and guests with a Mother's Day program directed by Mrs Elizabeth Scarms featuring numbers by Mrs T G Gatehouse Mrs C B Shook Miss Dora Wright and others. Poppy Day updates came from Mrs A M Wenger after a visit to Sandusky Soldiers and Sailors Hospital on May 4th. posters by seventh and eighth graders led by Miss Laurabel Mooney earned prizes for Patricia DeFoe Jean Zeigler and Richard Milford. Refreshments followed, prepared by Mrs O J Shong Mrs Howard Breece and Mrs Harley Boling.

American Legion Auxiliary Elizabeth Scarms T G Gatehouse C B Shook Dora Wright Tom Miller Colleen Moora Nelle Vallandingham A M Wenger Sailors’ Hospital Sandusky Vivid Pictures Rittman Streets American Legion Auxilitary Laurabel Mooney Patricia DeFoe Jean Zeigler Richard Milford

D of A Plans Future Events in District Session

Twenty one members attended the Daughters of America meeting at the City Building in Rittman. The group planned sewing for Red Cross and received instructions from headquarters while also organizing a covered dish supper for the next meeting. They will march a uniform in the parade on Memorial Day and first officer nominations were held. A district rally at Akron on May 8 was attended with Councilor Gloria Boling presiding. Refreshments were served during the social hour by Mrs. Amett Forenson, Mr. Ray Palmer and Mrs. Lawrence Wilmott.

Daughters of America Akron Glora Boling Amett, Forenson Ray Palmer Lawrence Wilmot

Scouts Hold Ball Game And Plan Sewing Badge Drive

The Troop 11 scout group held a ball game at the Primary Building at 6 p m on Tuesday replacing their meeting. Next week the meeting moves to the City Hall. Miriam Hinton serves as scribe. Union Buyers Club members urged to attend Friday to finalize plans for a chicken supper on May 23.

Haltay Willtoritim Tom Scouts Camnp Union Buyers Club

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