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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
5
Local notes recount visitors and gatherings across Rittman and nearby towns. Families from Creston, Elyria, Mansfield, and Wadsworth shared Mother's Day with relatives, while the Danile and Day households hosted relatives and friends. Medical updates note Mrs A Thom convalescing after surgery and Mrs Willis Parkinson improving after an operation.
Twenty two Legion Auxiliary members held a farewell luncheon in Legion rooms for Mrs Harry Heffelman who plans to move to Kansas City Missouri. A gift was presented by members and guests included Girl Scout leaders Bette Miller and Vera Brandt. A program followed with songs poems sketches readings and solos plus a poppy poster contest with prizes awarded to Jean Rodenberg Frances Harrod Reba Smith.
A short business meeting followed the program and members plan to attend a Wayne County Council luncheon at Smithville Inn next Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Robert Stoolmiller with son Bobby and Mr and Mrs Carl Straub with daughters Maxine and Wil da Marie visited Monroe County over the weekend. Mrs Harry Heffelman and her sons Billy Wayne and Willard joined at the home of Mr and Mrs J Moore. Twenty three children and grandchildren attended a Sunday chicken dinner at the Meoore home with Ruth Jane Joyce Wanda Wadna and Shirley among the Moore relatives and Bernie Cline and William Thomas also present. Three children could not attend.
The Daughters of America held a regular meeting in Rohrer hall on Tuesday night with 27 members and two visitors present. Osa Snyder chaired the session for officer nominations. Reports on the district rally were given by lodge members who attended last Wednesday. Winners in the blanket club were Mrs Louis Shiffer Mrs Frank Messer and Frank Vader. Carrie Baker won a white crocheted pocketbook for most games in bingo. prize conated by Clarence Gordon. Refreshment committee included Carrie Baker Ray Palmer and Melba Cochran. Initiation is set for Tuesday May 28 with all members urged to wear white.
Miss Evelyn Schaffter invited the Bridge Club to her aunt Mrs. David Halliwell in Wadsworth for a monthly gathering. Members played bridge and enjoyed a dessert course. Prizes went to Mrs. Robert Wright Miss Leora Hoff and Miss Pearl Rupp. Next month’s meeting will be at Miss Hoff’s home in Sterling.
Seventy eight mothers and daughters enjoyed a banquet at the Rittman Church of Christ last Friday evening. After supper a miscellaneous program followed the meal. Men of the church served as cleanup committee and were praised by the women. Banquet chairs were Mrs. V. S. Goodale Mrs. J. Eikenberry and Mrs. Johnson.
Mrs A L Ebert hosted the Wednesday contract club at 175 North First Street with guest Mrs Ralph Overholt. After dessert the players competed for prizes won by Mrs E G Newberry and Mrs C Rohner. In two weeks Mrs Newberry will entertain the members.
The Girl Scouts of troop I held a brief meeting in the Municipal Building on Wednesday May 15 due to poor attendance. Plans were made for a weiner roast and a fire building test for next week. Audrey Plahuta, Scribe. The regular missionary meeting of the Rittman Church of Christ is held this evening at the home of Mrs. William Harmon on Salt Street.
The Jane Addams Circle meets next Tuesday the 21st with an evening program on National Health Month. Mrs A J Grant Mrs James Hock enberry and Mrs Arthur Bodager participate. Hostess Mrs James Hile will entertain at her North Fifth Street home.
Union Buyers Club ladies will sponsor a card party and fish fry at Union Hall Saturday night May 18. Regular club meeting has been postponed until May 24.
Members of the World Service Group of Malton Presbyterian church met Tuesday evening at Mrs Louis Steiner's home. Guest speaker Mrs Leoa Snow of Rittman delivered an illustrated talk on Life in New Mexico, sharing many little known facts from her time there. The June meeting will be at Mrs Don Jameson's country home on Tuesday evening the 11th.
A Mother's Day gathering occurred Sunday at the Roy Trent residence near Marshallville. Guests included Mrs. Vernon Thompson, Finley Lee of Orrville, M. B. Trent, Samuel Trent, Charles Trent with Edward, Sem Welch, Earl Kijough with Bobbys and Jackie, Delone Bowman with Janice, Melvin Kennedy with his son, Elgredge Walker and children, Mrs. Pearl McMullen of Seville, and Rev C E. First visiting in the afternoon and evening.
The Activity Club met at Jerrine Forrer’s Third Street home with perfect attendance. Members planned a play, games, and songs, practiced stunts for stunt week, and concluded with refreshments. The Women’s Benefit Association next meets May 22 at Mrs Charles Miller’s home.
The notice describes hot dry weather expected late in June with periods of heat and drought. It advises preventive measures and suggests consulting agricultural agents for information on control measures and weather related farming guidance.
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