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THE BVENING INDEPENDENT, MASSILLON. OHIO i a tl I si ci. ft ccf re- th- th' or C.D.A. Has Party CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA, Court Massillon. held a dinner Monday evening at the Penc club with 70 members present Tables were beautifully decorated with fall garden flowers.

Door prizes went to Miss Carolyn Werner, Mrs. Howard Annen and Mrs. T. G. Gruetter.

Following dinner a theater party was held. The committee' in charge of the meeting was composed of Mrs. Joseph Schandel, chairman, assisted by Mrs, Edward Drouhard, Mrs. J. E.

Snee, Mrs. J. E. McCormick, Mrs. Ray Sibila, Mrs.

Cora Dalsky, Mrs. William Scourfield, Mrs. Joseph Green, Mrs. Robert Siffrin Mrs. M.

J. Gavin and Mrs. Hug Smailes. MISS NEDA JEAN HAY Ex-WAVE Is Bride-Elect MISS NEDA JEAN HAY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

T. Hay of 4 Main st Navarre is the bride-elect of Harold L. Wolff, RM'2-c United States navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.

M. Wolff, of Brookfield, 0. i Miss Hay recently received an (honorable discharge from the WAVES after serving 26 months. She attended radio school at Miami university, Oxford, and was as- signed to duty in Washington, D. C.

Petty Officer Wolff served in the Pacific and is now stationed in Washington. D. C. The wedding will be an event of the near future. Cabinet Plans Social Season MEMBERS OF THE CABINET of the Junior section of the Mas sillon Woman's club met Monda; afternoon in the club with Mrs.

M. Mills, advisor of th'e group, in charge. Plans" were discussed for the coming year by officers, program chairmen and standing committees. The first regular meeting of the year will be held Monday afternoon. Oct.

7, with Miss Williams as program chairman. All girls eligible are urged to join the section and those girls who did not ord'er pins last year will be given an opportunity to do so this year. Attractive Fall Wedding AN ATTRACTIVE EARLY FALL wedding took place Sunday I afternoon in Martin Luther church, Canton, when Miss Marian Unke: fer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.

H. Unkefer of 1007 28th st NE. Canton, became bride of Oscar Mees, -jr, whose father, Eev. Oscar Mees, officiated. Miss Amy Mees, accompanied by with matching colonial nosegays.

Married In Covington, Ky. Mrs. Max Gruber, presented nuptia music which included "Old i "Because," the traditional "I Love i You" and "At Dawning." i The bride chose a gown of white satin and net and her flowers were white roses. Her pearls were a gift of the bridegroom. Miss Charlyn Kienzle, maid of honor, wore aqua i net and carried red roses.

Brides' maids were Miss Marjorie Mees, sis. ter of the bridegroom, and Miss Norman Van Benthuysen, wearing yellow and pink net and taffeta. They carried bouquets of yellow and pink roses. Julia Ann and Melissa Miller wore white organdy Arthur Mees served his brother as best man and Delbert Unkefer. the bride's brother, and Richard Fulton ushered.

Miss Mildred Berger assisted the bridal party. Mrs. Unkefer wore a black faille suit and Mrs. Mees was attired in a navy blue dress, both with clamel- lia shoulder corsages. A reception followed in the Unkefer residence.

The couple left for a brief honeymoon in Chicago. Mr. Mees will resume position as announcer at station IVCMW and the couple will reside it 1025 Walnut ave NE, Canton, vith Dr. and Mrs. Mees.

Hermine Jacobs, R. Weds Canal Fulton Navy Mr. and Mrs. John P. Jacobs of 167 2nd st SE are announcing the marriage of their daughter, Hermine Margaret, R.

to Thaires "Fritz" Schwendiman, son of Mrs. Violet Schwendiman of Canal Fulton. The wedding took place Thursday, Aug. 8. in the Canal Fulton Methodist church with the Rev.

Willard W. Grant officiating at the double ring ceremony. Robert Schalmo and Mrs. Esther Grant were 'he couple's only attendants. Mrs.

Schwendiman is a graduate of Washington high school with he class of 1942 and is now employed as -office nurse for Dr. D. D. hontz. Mr.

Schwendiman is a graduate of Canal Fulton high school vith the class of 1938 and recently received his honorable discharge rom the navy in which he served three years, part of which time was pent in the ETO. He is now emploved by the Canal Fulton Super larket. Is Honored MfSS MARY CATHERINE SNYDER of 705 Milburn rd NE entertained a number of guests recently at her residence in honor of Miss Alice Longheier, bride-elect of Charles Scharver. Miss Snyder will be' Miss Longheier's junior bridesmaid. (I SEPT.

24,1946" Engagement Announced MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM L. CROSBIE of RD 2, Louisville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Merle Ruth, to Donald E. Kimmel of Massillon, son of Mr.

ind Mrs. Walter Kimmel of Scio. A graduate of Louisville high school and Kent State university, Miss Crosbie attended the University of Wisconsin. She now is on the faculty of Louisville High School. Mr.

Kimmel was graduated from Scio high school and served 39 months in the army. He is employed by Hercules Motors Corp. No date has been set for the wedding. Exchange Vows Before The Altar Of St. John's Marked by charming simplicity the wedding of Miss Eileen Romick, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Romick, of 504 5th st SW and Dale A. Doll, son of Forrest Doll of RD 4, Massillon, took place Monday afternoon at 2:30 in St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church. The Rev.

Carl Berges performed the ceremony. Miss Joan Clark and Edwin Lord of Genoa were the at- The evening was spent in games of bridge with prize winners presenting their prizes to the guest of honor. Refreshments were served buffet style from a table having a centerpiece of orchid and white asters flanked on either side by tall orchid and white tapers. Guests were present from Akron, Ashland, California and Massglon. The wedding will take place Sat- urday morning, Sept.

28, at 9:30 in St. Mary's Catholic church. The Rev. Fr. Nist will officiate at.the ceremony.

Mrs. Marie Oliver will be soloist. Open church will be observed. Mr. and Mrs.

John Longheier are giving the rehearsal party Thursday evening for members of the bridal party at their residence, 16 State ave NE. Lady Lions Have Dinner MEMBERS OF THE LADY LIONS were entertained Monday evening at the Massillon Woman's club at a 6 o'clock dinner with Mrs'. ohn Meek presiding, guest. Covers were laid for 26 members and one Dinner was served In the dining where the table was beauti ully decorated with pastel shades asters, snapdragons and fall eaves. Games of bingo were the vening's diversion with the door- rize going to Mrs.

Wally erger. The program committee in charge of Mrs. John Molner, ssisted by Mrs. Shallenberger and Irs. Robert Shireman.

Mrs. Robrt Schimke was social chairman assisted by Mrs. William F. Kelley and Mrs. James Snively.

Olive Glover was a guest. Mrs. The next meeting of the group will be held Wednesday, Oct. 23. at the Msssillon Woman's club with Mrs.

Ray Carter in charge. She will be assisted by Mrs. Howard Blank and Mrs. Jerry Croushore. Mrs.

Bernie Harmelink will be in charge of the social hour assisted by Mrs. Richard Duffey and Mrs. Sherman Roney. The telephone committee for the coming year includes Mrs. Don Wallick.

Mrs. James Snively, Mrs Robert E. Moore. Mrs. John Wolf Mrs.

Mildred Richie and Mrs. Mel vin Sauers. War Relief Chapter Night Is Observed AVOMEN OF THE MOOSE held their War Relief chapter night meeting Monday evening despite inclement weather conditions. Mrs. Marie Page substituted for Mrs.

Florence Miller who is chairman of the War Relief committee. Plans were made for two parties to be held in the month of October. Mrs. Marie Page and Miss Loretia Gerbeck will sponsor a tea Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 2, in the Moose home at 1:30.

Plans are not completed for the second party but will be announced later. A special applause was given Miss Janice Heasley for an excellent performance as pro-tern assistant guide. The initiation of candidates took place on the third floor of the Moose home and the meeting was closed as the group formed a circle and sang the hymn. "Blessed Be the Tie That Binds." Ruth Mathers Entertained tendants. For her wedding the bride chose a brown gabardine suit with brown accessories and a corsage of yellow roses.

Miss Clark wore a chartreuse wool suit with black accessories and a corsage of pink roses. A reception was held in the evening at the residence of the bride's parents. The lace covered refreshment table held a three tiered wedding cake. Mr. Doll and his bride left later on a short motor trip and will live with the groom's father i upon his return.

The former Miss Romick, is a graduate of Washington high school with the class of '46 and was formerly employed as secretary to Attorney W. K. Yost. Mr. Doll also attended Washington high school and was honorably discharged in June from the Seabees after 19 months service, 17 months of which were overseas.

He is employed at Lee's Hi-Speed Service station in 1st st NE. Mrs. Donant Is Honored On Her 81st Birthday MRS. MARY DONANT of 44 -Forest ave SE, was honored Monday evening when her children and grandchildren surprised her at a party at her residence in honor of her 81st birthday anniversary. C.

C. L. Resumes Activities MRS. C. T.

GRIESHEIMER of Amherst rd ext opened her home Monday evening for the first fall meeting of the Child's Conservation League. The Griesheimer residence was beautifully decorated with fall garden flowers. The officers for the group are, Mrs. J. S.

Gossett, president- Mrs George Tidrick. vice president; Mrs. Clifford Wallace, secretary and IMrs. Richard Snyder, treasurer. Following the business meeting Mrs.

Gosset read the article I Church Officers Hold Annual Retreat At Camp Valley View FOLLOWING out the custom of recent years. Central Presby. terian church held its annual Retreat and planning conference at Camp Valley View Sunday afternoon and evening. Officers of the church, together with officers of the various organizations Of the church, were represented. Objectives for the year were pre- sented and it was recommended tne objectives of the church will be presented and the balance of the evening will be spent in social fellowship.

that they be presented to the con. gregation as the goals for the coming year. Some of the coming events in the near future will be the celebration of World Wide communion at the morning and evening services Sunday. Oct. 6.

and the annual fall family party which will be held later "in the month. A new departure has been made this year since on succeeding Wednesday nights meetings will be held in the thirteen districts of the parish. At these meetings some of FURS REMODELED REPAIRED RESTYLED Estimates Given Free STYLE CENTER Mrs. Morrison Entertains PEOPLE'S CIRCLE of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist church was entertained Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. C.

J. Morrison of 1941 Amherst rd NE with Mrs, L. P. Kemp as'assistant hostess. Eighteen members were present.

Th Lord's Prayer as used for devotionals and Mrs. Warren Peoples presided at the business session. Plans were made for a bazar to be held in November. Members were entertained during the eve- ping by a brush demonstration given by Mrs. Mary Kouth.

Refreshments were served on individual trays. The next meeting of the group will be held Monday evening, Oct. 28, at the residence of Mrs. Ben Smith of Amherst rd NE. MR.

AND MRS. K. LEDGER John Garmary of 1123 Niles ave SW is announcing the marriage of his daughter, Mildred, to Kenneth Ledger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ledger of Moffit Heights.

Miss Gamary and Mr. Ledger exchanged vows Monday, Sept. 16 in Covington, Ky. The ceremony was performed by the pastor oJ First Methodist church in Covington, at the church parsonage Attendants were Mr, and Mrs. Robert Henry.

For her marriage the bride chose a royal blue suit with black accessories and a corsage of red roses and babies' breath. Mrs. Henry chose a green suit with which she wore black accessories. Her corsage was of yellow roses and babies' breath. Mr.

and Mrs. Kenneth Ledger are employed by the Massillon Aluminum Co. GAS RANGES At BLOOMFIELD'S 317 Lincoln Way, W. Always the Best For Lesi Keep Up Your American Home With Quality Furnishings From THURIN'S of Canton Furniture Carpets Draperies Lamps Dial Massillon 4767 ST. MARYS KENWOOD PEARCE PURREY Blankets for Beauty, Warmth, Long Wear and Sleeping Comfort at The IDEAL Co.

Wed In Newcomerstown Miss Eleanor Ann Booth, daughter of Miv and Mrs. George Booth of Newcomerstown, and Mr. Daniel H. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Hugh Brown of West Lafayette, were married Sept. 15 in the College Street Methodist church, Newcomerstown. The Rev. Thomas Lorenz officiated. The bride wore a powder blue dress with a corsage of red roses.

Mrs. G. H. Atkinson distributed the year books which contained the following committees: membership, Mrs. George Textor.

chairman, Mrs. Glenn Lanham. Mrs. Roy Demmer and Mrs. Ralph Dunlap; pro gram, Mrs.

G. H. Atkinson, chairman, Mrs. E. J.

Mansfield, Mrs. Anna Klein and Mrs. Paul Gilmor; social, Mrs. H. H.

Eschliman. Mrs. M. 0. Sheffler, Mrs.

Clyde Bucy, C. T. Greisheimer and Mrs. Blanche Wallace: telephone, Mrs. E.

W. Dutton. chairman, Mrs. Paul Spencer and Mrs. Ethel Hostetter.

During the interesting program titled, "Life Is Too Short to Belittle," and Mrs. Mansfield gave a travel talk and showed colored slides of the Mansfield's 6.000-mile trip through the West. She told about the Garden of the Gods, the Gateway to the Garden, the Black hills, the Bad Lands and Colorado Springs. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Paul Spencer.

Mrs. Ralph Dunlap will entertain the group at the next meeting at the Conrad hotel. She will be as- isted 'by Mrs. Paul Gilmor and Mrs. Homer Schrader will give a pifMl talk at this meeting.

Marriage Is Announced MR. AND MRS. EARL D. RUETZ of 225 4th st announce the Sept. 14, marriage of their daughter, Vera to Pfc Harry Sessor recently of Wright field, Dayton, 0., who has been transferred to Vic- THE RUTH MATHER group of the First Baptist church met Monday evening at the residence of Mrs.

Clyde Castile of Genoa. The meeting opened with singing of choruses and Mrs. Harry Strohm, who was in charge of the devotions, took as her theme, "Putting First Things First." Mrs. Howard Lewis gave a review of the book. "The Magnolia Tree Is Refreshments were served by Mrs.

Leo Donant, Mrs. Joseph Friedrich, Mrs. Ted Awkerman, Mrs. R. G.

Zwick and "Mrs. Paul Friedrich of Massillon and Mrs. Albert Donant of Canton. Mrs. Donant received many lovely gTfts and cards.

Mrs. Donant enjoyed a birthday dinner at the residence of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Donant of Canton, prior to the party. She received several visitors during the day, who called to offer birthday congratulations.

Mrs. Donant is in fairly good health and does her own housework, including washing, ironing and canning. She spends much Of her spare time crocheting rugs and embroidering. Mrs. Donant has three sons, Joseph and Leo of Massillon and Albert of Canton and two daughters, Mrs.

Joseph Friedrich and Mrs. R. G. Zwick, 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Last week Mrs.

Donant spent sev- MRS. MARY DONANT eral days in Louisville as a guest, of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Lemmon Hoover. Blooming program At the Mrs.

Harry end of the Forgan, the president, offered prayer. The social hour, which followed was in charge of Mrs. Owen Fisher. The next meeting will be Oct. 28 at the residence of Mrs.

Fisher, on Ohlman ct. Ex-WAVE Weds Marine torville field, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. Ruetz will hold open house at their home Saturday evening.

Sept. 28, from 7 to 9:30 for relatives and friends of the lewlyweds. The couple will leave a few days for the west coast and will reside at 608 Orange ave, Azusa, Cal. Attending the couple were Miss Coming Meetings G. I.

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will hold a meeting Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 in the Moose hall. Ladies Aid of Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid society of Trinity Brown and was held in the Booth 'esidence. Mrs. Brown has been employed at the Moore Enameling Co. in West Lafayette.

Mr. Brown served four years in the armed forces and now is manager of the new Moore Enameling Co. store in Massillon ie luisa i -i, nf the Lutne ran church will meet Wed- at o'clock at the attendance is de- Zinkon. chuich R. K.

SUITER JEWELER See Our Display of HEIRLOOM Sterling Silverware Massillon's Quality Store 25 Factory SE. Dial 5858 By ALICE ALDEN A SNOWY WHITE pleasant peasant-type blouse atop a dirndl skirt is a good prescription for the young and pretty girl. Glcnwear does a nice job on a pretty blouse highlighted with double rows of frosted Jace on the softly puffed sleeves and down front below the aen- erously neckline. sired. V.

F. W. Auxiliary The Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary will hold a regular meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30 in the club room. All past presidents and color bearers are asked to be there at 7 o'clock. Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

East Greenville Church Ladies Aid society of the East Greenville Methodist church will serve a vegetable soup dinner Thursday at noon in the church dining room. School children and parents are invited to attend. Woman's Benefit Association A regular meeting of the Wo man's Benefit association No. .41 will be held Thursday afternoon the Trades and Labor business will be hall. Special transacted and follow the meeting, tendance is desired.

a social hour will A large at- Woman's Welsh Club Woman's Welsh club will meet Thursday evening at 7:30 at the residence of Mrs. William Griffith of 35 Maple ave SE. Women's Society, of Christian Service The Women's Society of Christian Service of the Epworth Methodist church will moet Thursday evening at 7:30 at the residence of Mrs. Sam Rummins of Lincoln Way NW. All members and friends arc nvited to attend.

Tyson Union A regular meeting of members of Tyson union will be held Thursday evening at 7:30 in the Trades and Labor hall. Meetings arc rcg- ilarly held the second and fourth Thursdays of each month unless peclally called. MRS. RAYMOND J. WENTWORTH VOWS WERE EXCHANGED by Miss Ruth Secrest, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. James Secrest, of Navarre, and Tech. Sgt. Raymond J. Wentworth, U.

S. Marines, on Saturday morning Sept. 14 at 11 o'clock in St. Clement's Catholic church. The Rev.

Anthony P. Boeff performed the ceremony. Following a reception at the Secrest residence the young couple departed for Montreal, Canada, to spend their honeymoon and will live in Camp Le Jeuene, N. C. The groom'is the son of TMr.and Mrs.

Raymond Wentworth of Syracuse, N. Y. served seven years in the marines with Pacific duty anc has reenlisted for two more years The bride served 14 months in the WAVEs in a hospital corps. Mrs. Major McXinley Meets The regular meeting of Mrs.

Ma jor McKinley Tent No. 1, Daugh ters of Union Veterans of the Civil war was held Monday night in A. R. hall. An invitation was re ceived from the Betsy Ross Tent No.

22, of Canton to attend a reception to be given for Department Vice President, Mrs. Mary Bennett. The reception will be held in G. A. R.

hall at Canton, Monday, Sept. 30, All members are invited to attend. District Co. 1, will hold a meeting at I. 0.

0. F. hall in Akron on Friday, Oct. 11. Any member interested in attending dial 4318 after 5 o'clock.

Miss Joanne C. Howard, a great great granddaughter, was initiated, her grandmother, Mrs. Gene Kirkland, a granddaughter presided as president, and her mother, Mrs. Yllaunnc a great granddaughter, is patriotic instructor. An initiation of this kind is a very rare occasion.

Refreshments were served after the meeting, Honored On Birthday Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Turner of 'lighland Park entertained a number of guests Sunday in honor of Mrs.

Senle who celebrated her 78th biirthday anniversary. Martin and Vincent Pinzon, commanders of the Pinta and the Nina in Columbus' expedition, put up the cash for their ships; Isabella of Spain furnished only a small part of the money needed. New mechanical peanut harvesters can pick up to two acres per hour as compared with the 32 man-hours reguired per acre for hand harvesting. An Unusual Collection of GIFTS FOR EVERY OCCASION Greeting Costume Jewelry OPEN EVENINGS SCHMIDTS GIFTS TOYS 3003 Tuscarawas W. Canton, Ohio Wesley Mothers Club To Hold Musicale, Tea WESLEY MOTHERS CLUB will hold a musicale and tea Thurs- day afternoon, Sept.

26, at 2 o'clock in the Wesley church' auditorium, i The public is invited and tickets may be obtained from members of the club or at the door. Mrs. L. T. Drennen will play th organ as the guests arrive.

Th interesting program will consist a duet with Mrs. Drennen at th console and Mrs. Arlo VonGunte at the piano, Mrs. Ralph Taylor A ton as guest soloist, will be accom panied by Mrs. S.

A. Brickly. Mrs Vernon AVarstler will play selec tions on the marimba accompaniec by Mrs. K. R.

Smith. Mrs. Ear Stutzman of Orrville will give a group of readings. Mrs. Brickl will play her own arrangement of a medley of hymns and the recita will be closed by "Master the Tern pest is Raging" with Mrs.

Drennen at the Console and Mrs. Brickly al the piano. Following the program the guests will have a social hour and tea in the church dining room. Shrine Plans Reception MASSILLON SHRINE NO. 17 Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem will meet Thursday evening at 7:30 in the I.

0. 0. F. A class of candidates; will be initiated and following the session there will be a for Mrs. Iva Flad of Canton, district deputy of district No.

6 and 1 Elwood Stine of Wooster, deputy supreme watchman of shepherds, Refreshments will be served and a arge attendance is desired. WEDNESDAY Extra Special NEW PAMELA Permanent $295 Jack's Cool Method Permanents Cold Waves From $10. Special Mon. Tues. Wed.

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