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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1944
Page
2
Community service prize winner recognized by the Ohio Newspaper Association and National Editorial Association. The award highlights notable editorial service and community impact within the Ohio journalism community in 1938.
A wedding solemnized August 24 at 7 30 p m united Miss Charlotte Hoyt of Winona Lake Indiana with Forest F Lance of Pittman The ceremony featured palms gladiolas two seven branched candelabras and a double ring rite The bride wore white crepe gown a bridal veil and carried white roses The bridesmaids wore pastel gowns and gardenia corsages The groom wore a dark blue suit Best man Ward Tressler and other attendants wore white gardenia boutonnieres Music accompanied by Mrs Herman A Hoyt and Katherine Eisenhart The couple hosted a reception at Prof and Mrs Hoyt home Following, the Entre Nous Club meets September 12 and Rittman O ES No 529 resumes September 14 with dues due.
Westminster Guild of Milton Presbyterian church has postponed its meeting to September 14 with Miss Mildred Bryner hosting at her South Mainst home. Due to Wayne County Fair School Day next Tuesday, Sterling United Brethren church Women’s Missionary Society moves to Sunday night. Proceedings begin September 10 at 7:45 p.m. in the church parlors.
Miss Annette Stearns was honored Saturday night at the Pla huta home by Virginia Pla huta and Mrs. Robert Simonton. She leaves Ohio Boxboard Co. and the community to live with an Los Angeles aunt, with cards, luncheon, and a fall-themed table centerpiece. A going-away gift completed the tribute.
Mrs Basil Hard grove and Mrs Stilwill won first and second honors at the Contract Club. Hostess Mrs Robert Hickin entertained guests at Grand View with Mrs Stilwill of Massillon as special guest. A follow up gathering is planned for September 20 by Mrs Ralph Overholt on North Third Street.
Mrs A J Twednardi will host with Mrs E J McConnell assisting when the Three Arts Club holds its regular session next Monday night September 11. The program centers on a guest talk to be secured and presented by Miss Evelyn Baker. Dues are payable at this meeting.
Mr and Mrs R W Ashbrook announce the engagement of their daughter Kathleen Rae to Corp Edwin J Amweg of Nashville. Amweg recently returned from 20 months in North and Central Africa as a flight radio operator in the ATC and reported to Nashville for orders after a 30 day furlough. Kathleen is a Rittman High class of 1944 graduate employed at Patterson Air Field and a CAP member.
No date has been set for the wedding pending the outcome of the ongoing war. The nuptials remain on hold as military developments continue to influence personal plans and schedules.
About 60 Church of God members gathered for a farewell social at Beecher Noble home honoring Clifford Noble and Harold Henry and daughter. Clifford Noble moves to Pontiac Michigan to work and assist Rev Grover C Johnson in the Church of God. Harold Henry and daughter head to Anderson Indiana to work for Gospel Trumpet Co and attend Anderson College. They leave early October and will be greatly missed in the community.
The C and S Saddle Club met at the Hartman home of Mr Dewey and Helen Hartman on Saturday night September 2. Thirty-five members attended with sixteen horses. A corn and wiener roast followed the social then the business meeting. The next gathering is set for September 30 at an undecided location.
I W Maibach chairman of the Sterling War Bond committee entertained the members last Thursday night. He had planned an outing at his cabin two miles southwest of Sterling, but extended a dinner gathering instead. The committee and guest speakers discussed the recent bond drive and future plans.
Rain delayed plans but Sterling K of P hosted a get together with county chairman E C Dix and district leader John Darrew. Ike Esenhower and Ike Maibach were praised for reliability. Music by Russell Gri bb er Kneubuehl and Herman Eggeman plus the Rittman Baptist quartet from Akron performed. Darrow praised local civic spirit and duty.
An old classified style advertisement urges readers with acne pimples and skin irritations to ask their druggist about L G DeVore, a pharmacist, as a remedy for eczema eczema and related conditions including ringworm poison ivy oak and insect bites.
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