Gas rate reopened as village moves to April 18 vote
Village Council revives the gas rate ordinance and plans an amendment guaranteeing pressure levels, while also addressing garbage disposal. A committee will study collection and incineration options as emergency power for pumps prompts a cost review and a pay-rate adjustment for street workers.
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Rittman
Medina Gas & Fuel Co
Galleya
Schendel, Faber
Yochhelm
Mealey
Board of Public Affairs
Mealy
Water Works
Double Wedding Wed At City Hall In Quiet Ceremony
Mayor Shackleford officiated a Wednesday morning double wedding at 10:00 in his private office. Garland Boyes married Miss Mabel Thompson and Robert Boyes wed Miss Sadie Ball. All four are residents Testo Ritima, with plans to settle there. Garland and Robert Boyes are brothers.
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Shackleford
Garland Boyes
Mabel Thompson
Robert Boyes
Sadie Ball
Testo Ritima
Hema
Garland
Robert Boyés
Aire
Rittman Board Offers Supt Gabler Another Year
The Rittman school board tentatively tendered Superintendent E R Gabler a one year renewal at 2100 dollars, up from 2000, with Gabler making a counter offer for higher pay. Action was deferred to a future meeting to secure Gabler's acceptance or rejection and to resolve the superintendent selection.
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Board of Education
Rittman
E R Gabler
Supt Gabler
Profs
Supt. Gabler
Rittman Schools
Boosters Committee Formed to Raise Fire Engine Funds
Mayor Shackleford selects a 12 member Boosters committee for the fire engine fund. They will organize a chairman secretary and treasurer and raise about 3000 more to reach the 4000 goal. Walter Dearolf and Irvin Blough seek help from volunteers to collect after factory hours and Rittman residents may donate papers by calling Mayor Shackleford or Chief Dearolf.
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Shackleford
Ttltman
Walter Dearolf
Irvin Blough
Dearolf
Blough
Rittman
Valuable wedding gift to Supt CR Parkinson and Miss Breneman
The Ohio Salt Co officials presented Mr and Mrs Parkinson with a valuable silver gift in remembrance of their marriage. The chest held a complete 70 piece Sterling silver set described as the finest.
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Ohio, Salt Co
CR. Parkinson
Ohio Salt Co
Parkinson
Juelle Brenneman
Ebert Victrola Opening Draws Large City Crowd
The Victrola musical opening at Ebert music parlors Saturday night drew a very large crowd filling the parlors and surrounding streets for hours. About 500 Victrola dog souvenirs were given out. Three visiting singers performed and plans for another outdoor demonstration were discussed to accommodate all spectators.
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Ebert
Kert
Rittman Woman Margeret Wilson Dies at Brady's Lake
Mrs Margaret Wilson, eight-year housekeeper for John Snyder, died Monday at her daughter's Brady's Lake home after successive strokes of paralysis. She had prior strokes in Rittman and became blind before death. Funeral held at her daughter's home. One son Dell Wilson survives. she was about 75.
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Margeret Wilson
John Snyder
Brady's Lake
Wilson
Rittman
Dell Wilson
Bank Opening Promises Souvenirs for All Attendees
A fragment notes a bank opening next Thursday offering souvenirs for everybody including children and grown-ups. The text emphasizes inclusive plans but provides no further details on location or attractions.
Wild chase ends with arrest in Wadsworth incident
Marshal Lucas of Wadsworth pursued a speeding car Friday night toward Rittman after the vehicle swered through the town. A thrown jug smelled of liquor as Lucas investigated the scene and a Medina deputy helped arrest Mike Rabith in Stittman for reckless speed.
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Marshal Lucas
Wadsworth
Wadsworth At & Rooklesa
Rittman
Marschal Lucns
Ant
Wadaworth
Lucas
Jiarshal Lucas
Shinersburg
Marshal Loess
Loens
Riteman
Iuttman
Medina County
Stittman
Aaron Wolfe
Mike Rabith
Rabith
Ford Touring Car Stolen From Hiram Garage
William White reports his Ford touring car was stolen from a garage in Hiram along with another car from the same location. The vehicle had little use and was insured none. White and family traveled home by rail and continued searching for the car, hopeful for recovery.
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William White
White
Hia
Hiram
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Calls Rittman Men
Every man in Rittman should attend the Chamber of Commerce meeting at Sthorger's on Wednesday evening April 13 at 8 o clock. Election officers are to be chosen.
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Rittman
Chamber of Commerce
Sthorger
Mount Herman
White House Bakery Opens Under Becker in Rittman
William B Becker unveils the White House Bakery on South Main, opening Saturday morning with wholesale and retail baked goods. The new building, designed for bakery use, features modern appointments. A reception with orchestra and baked goods will be held Saturday evening for all invited guests.
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William B Becker
White House
South Mainst
Hig Bakery
Becker
Rittman
Seville
Creston Schools Closed Over Smallpox Epidemic
Creston public schools churches and the picture show were closed Wednesday of last week due to smallpox outbreak. Public gatherings were prohibited by the county health officer with the state board of health advising the shutdown after many cases appeared in lower grade pupils.
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Creston
Creston Journal
State Board of Health At
Columbus
Settle the gas question in Rittman now
The Press argues it is urgent to resolve the gas rate dispute. With Medina Gas & Fuel Co withholding new connections and service failing for days, residents face higher costs and possible coal heating if council does not act to restore adequate gas service and approve new rates or pursue legal remedies.
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Rittman
Medina Gas & Fuel Co
Medina Gun & Fuel
Stittman
Medina Gas & Fuel
Ita
L Fa
Wittman
Medina Gas & Fuel _Co
Council
Is Thickrer Coming to Settle Saltat Paving Tangle
Village officials aim to meet contractor Trippeer this Tuesday to seek a financial settlement over the Saltat paving dispute. Trippeer has avoided Rittman all winter, stalling progress and prompting potential court action if a settlement cannot be reached.
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Bolicitor Kart
Hoover
Trippeer
Saltat
Aitoman
Rittman
Trippror
Rabin Appeals Case Over Rabbit Hunting Fine
Rabith and his attorney Steve Miller appealed to the court of appeals after Mayor Shackleford fined Rabith $200 and costs for hunting rabbits with a Terret. The common pleas court at Woonter upheld the decision, prompting the appeal.
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Mike Rabith
Steve Miller
Starberton
Ingt
Court of Appeals
Shackleford
Tabith
Woonter
Sixth birthday anniversary for Agchorghie Cheanates
An Invitational dance at Schorger Trail Tuesday April 6 hosted by Mr Schorger. About 17 or 18 couples attended enjoying hospitality and invitations arranged yearly. A luncheon was served around ten o clock, prepared by the Evergreen Restaurant management.
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Schorger Trail
Schorger
John
Evergreen Restaurant
M Management
Making Vib Pond Invents Plans For Stocked Water
Mike Rabich bought land south of the G and created a mud pit. He pumped out the water and has teams at work cutting banks and removing mud and refuse. He plans to stock the pond with fish once it is placed in condition.
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Mike Rablch
Rablch
Booster Committee Appointed to Raise Funds for Engine Purchase
The Booster Committee appointed a group including Hoover, Fredrick, Hlerahey, Toland, Smith, Longenecker, Weiss, Snyder, Spade, Shook, Hires, Qoffinet, Sigler, Fisher and Oalehouse to organize support and attend the meeting. The first meeting is set for Thursday evening at seven thirty in the corner chamber. Mayor Shackelford urges citizen involvement.
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W Hoover
KV Fredrick
W Hlerahey
Toland
I Smith
Longenecker
Harry Weiss
Wrod Snyder
M Spade
WR Shook
EF Hires
Alphus Qoffinet
Wills Sigler
J HO Fisher
JB. Oalehouse
Bank to suspend business for reopening ceremonies
The Rittman Savings Bank will not be open Thursday and will suspend at noon to prepare for a bank opening from 2:00 to 9:00 that date. Money will be secured, burglar alarm sounded frequently, and an orchestra with music from 6:30 to 9:90. Souvenirs for everyone. invites extend to all to attend afternoon or evening.
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Rittman Savings Bank
Local Market Notes Include Grains Meat and Potatoes
A fragmentary market listing mentions wheat oats corn rye and butter packing stock potatoes and lard with scattered terms like Woot and Brenneman. The readable items imply a weekly agricultural prices summary.
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Rabin
Ss Vo Otlock Sharp
Cornel! Chamber
Wmm
Orchestra
the Rittman Savings Bank
Saat Mies
Wiecee
Men's Brotherhood
W. A. Huber
First Presbyterian Church of
Akron
MaQhrletan Endaver
Tipm Church
Caan
United Brethren Church Services
Age
Abovs
Frank H. Gruver
South 4Th St
MW & C
Tel
Rittman Markets
Rye
D. W. Brenneman
Evre
Wadsworth Farmers’ Equity Exchangé
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