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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1941

Page

5

Hershey and Wilcox to Wed This July at Ohio State

Miss Ethel Mae Hershey announces engagement to Dr Harold E Wilcox of Birmingham. The couple plans a July wedding on the Ohio State University campus in Columbus after Hershey returns from teaching music in Miami County. Hershey, former OSU music graduate and Kappa Phi leader, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Hershey of Columbus. Wilcox, a chemist and professor at Howard College, is the son of Mr and Mrs G C Wilcox of Troy.

Ohio State University Columbus Kappa Phi Sorority Ethel Mae Hershey Kappa Phi Miss Hershey Piqua Ohio Miami County School of Music IS Wel Knowl Philomathean Browning Society Women's Self Government Association Y W C. A Wilcox G. C. Wilcox Troy Ohio Wesleyan Ohio State Sigma Alpha Epsilon Phi Be Apps Howard College Birmingham Hersheys Rittman High School

Gold Star Mothers Honored by Legion County Council

Gold Star Mothers were honored Tuesday at Milton Presbyterian Church under Auxiliary chair Mrs E W Osborne. A 93-guest luncheon featured blue and gold decor, with Mrs W W Bodager welcoming attendees and presenting a gold blue bookmark to five mothers. Speakers included Miss Catherine Twinem and Mrs Giffen of Bellaire, who urged continued welfare work for disabled WWI veterans. The group planned a July Orr Park picnic and adjusted meeting dates for June, July, and August. Girl Scout Troops J and U held meetings, planned a May 30 parade, and discussed dues and camp.

Legion Auxiliary County Milton Presbyterian* Church E W Osborne Melvin Ritter Ralph Overholt W W Bodager Jeanne Grant Catherine Twinem Washington. C Department of Ohio Catherine Giffen Bellaire Ohio American Legion Ralph Maybaugh New Philadelphia Auxiliary No. 423 Badager Perry Lake Erie Auxiliary Council Legion Orr Park Orrville

Ace Club Meeting Delights Members With Betty Wilson Hostess

Ace Club members gathered for a Tuesday social starting at 7 30 pm with Miss Betty Wilson hosting. All members attended except Miss Jeanne Grant. It was decided to meet only once a month and Miss Margaret Brophy will host in June.

Ace Club Jeanne Grant Betty Wilson Margaret Brophy

Tuesday Contract club tallies high scores at meeting

Mrs Ernest Harrison held the high score and Mrs M E Stilwil second as scores were tallied at the Tuesday Contract Club meeting hosted by Mrs Melvin Ritter. The club will play again in two weeks with Miss Marjorie Stoolmiller as hostess.

Ernest Harrison M. E. Stilwil Melvin Ritter Marjorie Stoolmiller

Robinett Weds Cambridge Girl In Church Ceremony

Herman E Robinett and Miss Margaret E Rice exchanged vows at First Methodist Church Cambridge in a single ring ceremony led by Rev C W Cooper attended by family. The bride wore navy blue and white, a wedding breakfast followed at Stone Manor Old Washington Ohio. The couple planned a eastward wedding trip and will reside at 11 Roman in the State apartments after June 10.

First Methodist Church Cambridge Margaret E Rice Cambridge Ohio Herman E Robinett Rittman C W Cooper Stone Manor Washington Ohio Mr. Robinett Mrstt Clark Street Cambridge High School Robinett

Bette Miller Honored At Dinner Party

Miss Bette Miller, leaving Marion Reserve Power Company May 24, was honored by five office girls at a dinner Monday night. They dined at Harris Restaurant then attended Akron's Zeigfeld Girl presentation. Miss Miller will be secretary to Dr Stil. Jean Hessidence to replace her at Marion Reserve.

Bette Miller Marion Reserve Power Company Office Jo Rupp Margaret Boyle Mary Elen Conover Kathryn Harlow Harris Akron Zeigfeld Miss Miller M. E. Stilwill Marion Reserve Jean Hessidence Miller Reviow

Farewell Hankie Shower for Mrs Moore Moves to Wooster

Mrs Earl Gillman and Mrs LG DeVore hosted a farewell hankie shower for Mrs Earle Moore who left Saturday night with her family for 827 Scovel Avenue Wooster Fifteen neighbors attended the event which included bingo as the highlight social evening.

Earl Gillman L.G DeVore Earle Moore Scovel Avenue Wooster Gillman

Practice Inspection Set For Pythian Sisters Lodge

A special meeting was held to rehearse the ceremony for Inspection, scheduled for Wednesday night May 28. Officers will finalize plans and invite other Pythian Sisters to attend promptly at seven oclock for the proceedings.

Pythian Sisters Lodge Pythian

Jane Addams Observe A Mother's Program

A Mothers Day program at Mrs John Cottons home Sterling Tuesday featured Jane Addams Circle with Mrs Arthur Bodager as first speaker detailing how the American Golden Rule mother is chosen and a history of this years nominee. Mrs Jack Williams discussed mothers and wives of Hitler Mussolini Stalin and Franco and their influence on European figures. Mrs Margaret Benek read three poems tied to Mother and Mrs EJ Woyat spoke on Things My Mother Taught Me. The group planned to meet June 17 and arrange for the summer picnic. Mrs Logan Snyder and an infant daughter were recently released from Wadsworth Hospital.

Arthur Bodager Abraham Lineln John—Wesley Jack Willams Hitler Margaret Benek EJ. Woyat Williams

Farewell event honors Hendrickson family at Milton church

About 175 people from Milton Presbyterian Church and community gathered Friday to honor Rev and Mrs E S Hendrickson and son Billy. A covered dish supper preceded a program with amateur quartets, tributes, and a $155 gift presented to the Hendricksons. The Hendricksons move to Lorain. family plans to join the pastorate there after school dismisses. Abbott Navis honored with a desk lamp by the board of trustees.

Milton Presbyterian Church E S Hendrickson Billy Houses Mere Brest Hatton Det Jim Margnaré Wenge Man Baker Nelle Vallandingham Hendrickson Hue Ne Lorain Emerson Davis B Shook Behaif Davis Navises Apple Creek Wiri Aes Bosager Ladies Auxilary H S&s Squibbs Frank Gilbert Luther Kimsey H E. McCracken C C Gregg F E. R. Alexander K W Osborne Bodager L E. Swope U M Wenger C B Shook

Annual Social Event at U. B. Church Highlights Mothers Day Theme

A social program at United Brethren Church drew seventy five members from two organizations and children. Mrs Leo Adams welcomed guests and presented a booklet Words of Silver. Mrs D R Niles, honored instructor of Willing Workers, received a corsage. Mrs R D Gray from Smithville spoke on Japanese women. After the program, a social hour with refreshments followed.

United Brethren Leo Adams D. R. Niles Carl Schwab Harold Brown Ralph Holsberg Walter Shook William Baker Hugh Strickland Shirley R. D. Casebolt Lillian Swigart Mary Lou Marvin Hummel Buddy Koehler Bessie Schumacher Joan Culitis Smithville R. D. Gray Holsberg Paul Palmer W. S. Yost Leonard Over Ralph Overholt Florence Lendy

W B A At Smith Home Benefit Meeting

The Women s Benefit Association met at Mrs Sue Smith s Ganyard Street home with Mrs Charles Miller attending for the first time since illness. Mrs Rizers number was drawn for the mystery package and the group planned the first Tuesday in June at Mrs Sam Welch s home.

Women's Benefit Association Sue Smith Ganyard Street Charles Miller Carl Rizers Sam Welch

Genevene Walter to Wed Lester Pifer Saturday

A wedding of interest to the younger set will be performed at 8 o clock Saturday evening May 24 in the Robert Walter home. Genevene Walter will marry Lester Pifer of Wadsworth with Reverend Arthur Carey of the First Brethren church officiating. Attendants will be Miss Oe Blatter and Mr. Charles Castor.

Robert Walter Genevene Lester Pifer Wadsworth Arthur Carey First Brethren Church Oe Blatter Charles Castor

Miss Lendy Leads Missionary Circle Meeting

Miss Minnie Lendy presided at the Missionary Interest Circle Tuesday at Mrs Clarence Petit’s South First home. Ten regular members attended, one new member joined, plus Mrs William Swartz and guest Mrs Fixler. Seven station letters from South American countries were read. plan set to meet last Monday in June with Mrs Joseph Haldiman.

Latin America Missionary Interest Circle Clarence Petit South William Swartz Fixler Minnie Lendy South America

Club Enjoys Roast at Malbach Woods

The Stlekum Club from the Ohio Boxboard Company stucing department held a midnight Friday weiner roast at Malbach woods. Guests included hostesses Lillian and Pearl Irene Lendon Donna Steele Wilma Steele Gladys Hoover Mary Fritz Pauline Patterson Martha Schar Ruth Turner Florence Adams June Swartz Ann Boyich and Jessie Elk leberry.

Stlekum Club Stucing Ohio Boxboard Company Weiner Malbach Woods Malbach Lillian and Pearl Irene Lendon Donna Steele Wilma Steele Gladys Hoover Mary Fritz Pauline Patterson Martha Schar Ruth Turner Florence Adams June Swartz Ann Boyich Jessie Elkleberry

Wednesday Bridge Club Meets at A H Thomas Home

Members and one invited guest, Mrs Francis Kanehl, gathered yesterday afternoon for the Wednesday Bridge Club at the A. H. Thomas residence. After contract games, high score prizes were awarded to Mrs. E. J. Brophy and Mrs. Kanehl.

Francis Kanehl A. H Thomas Thomas E. J Brophy Kanehl

Daughters of Mr and Mrs Vetter to leave Rittman home

Two daughters of Sebastian and Mrs Vetter of Rittman will move with Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland as their Tudor Gothic building is torn down. The site will host a poverty housing project extension nearby. Plans for two new sites are not yet confirmed but expected in Harhts and related routes. The movement follows decades in the old home, with families visiting and extended relatives mentioned in local notes.

Sebastian Vetter Rittman Ursuline Sisters Cleveland Povertunesnt Uder Way Villa Angels Lake Shore Boulevant Harhts wWohindoan Lancer Road Pairmount Boulevara W. Helks Sheldon Ave L. Henning Orrville Mary Ethel Cummings Elizabeth Shackleford New Orleans Loulaiana Emerson Davises Apple Creek Yothhelm Ashland E. G. Yochhelm

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