Origins of wedding customs span cultures and centuries
A survey of wedding lore traces June as prime marriage month to travel ease and myths. It covers Roman goddess Juno, engagement rings from Italy, Egyptian symbols, and ancient rites like throwing shoes, garters, or rice. It notes the veil, bridal tears, and old moon phase choices shaping celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Juno
Hera
Compton
Italy
Egypt
Land of the
Pyramids
France
Jim Ditch Named Alternate for Boys State at Ohio University
James Ditch son of Mr and Mrs Harry Ditch will attend Boys State at Ohio University Athens June 13 to 23 as an alternate. He replaces Art Beery who will be in Puerto Rico this summer. He is a junior at Rittman High School and has been basketball team manager for two years and played as a freshman. He is in Math and Spanish clubs and sings in the mixed chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ditch
Harry—Ditch
Ohio University
Athens
Rittman
Art Beery
Jim
Rittman High School
Bike Inspection Set For June 1
A bicycle inspection will be held at Tiversion Hall at 10 am Saturday June 1 sponsored by Cub Scouts Pack 3400. Boys and girls of all ages are invited to attend. The Cubs have activities planned this month and an outing to Gillman's Pond on Monday June 10 with Lions Club sponsorship for a picnic and wiener feast for about 60 youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiversion Hall
Gillman’s Pond
Lions Club
Sunburn guide urges cautious sun exposure and protection
The article warns against tanning and promotes limited sun exposure, sunscreen use, and protective measures. It explains different skin types and a staged tanning timetable, notes risks of deep burns and aging, and suggests seeking medical advice for severe burns or the use of sunscreen products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Burma
Estimated blind workers in the West South region
The American Foundation for the Blind cites a 350000 figure for blind people in the region. It notes that only a small percent are employed, with the source traced to the U.S. Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Foundation For the Blind
U. S .ii E
Forming New Brownie Troops in Rittman
A meeting for mothers and daughters interested in forming a second and third grade Brownie troop in Rittman is set for Wednesday June 5 at 2 PM in Diversion Hall. Applications will be sent to schools this week and completed forms should be brought to the meeting for September sessions. Second grade Brownies will form in Rittman if enough interest is shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Bible School To Begin At First Church Details Set
Daily Vacation Bible School runs June 10 to 21 with curriculum details to be published next week. First Church of Christ hosts sessions June 17 to 21 with a closing program June 23. Nursery teachers include Shirley Craik, Mrs Garrettson, Beth Fellows. kinder and first grade guides led by Mrs Peul Marty and assistants. primary via Mrs Russell Bell. juniors taught by Mrs Vernon Holland with Dick Marty assisting.
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First Church of Christ
Shirley Craik Mra
Robert Garretson
Beth Fellows
Virs—Peul—Marty
Son
Russell Bell
George Fellows
Vernon Holland
Dick—Marty
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Israel
India
ED Greenbank
Dal Haulk
Chet Haulk
Haulk
S. Main
Trogdon’s Grocery
Morton
Mildred Turner
Smucker
Ail ‘Ville
Morton Salt Company
Judy Darling
London
Wadsworth, Ohio
Hicks Blue
Andoras
Hetz
Forsythia Everblooming
Patricia Bowen
Roy Huffman
Judy Cotton
Ralph Widener
Ray Armbrusher
Edgar Tic Grider
Judy Burnswitl
Wheeling
Badager Agency, Inc
Peoples Federal Savings
Wooster, Ohio
Sparks Grocery
Famous du Pont Paints
Et Lele
Cadish
Lucite
Cursice
USA
Pai
du Pont Tynex
Dulux
Tein, PuLux
Manne
Mac
Loti
Terribic Savings
Hershey & Rohrer
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