Rittman auto thieves jailed after theft spree
Two youths from Lima stole a car parked near Ritman Press then moved to a second vehicle at Branigan block before fleeing to Youngstown Cleveland and Pennsylvania. Police traced them to McCarthy and Wolfe in Lima. They were sent to Lancaster for an indefinite period after a Wooster judge hearing. The stolen car is not in good running order due to recent hard use.
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Sacreds
Ritman Press
Cara
Frank Snyder
Branigan
Marshal Mills
Retain Wolfe, Rituman
Russell McCarthy
Lima
Mills
McCarthy
Wolft
Ilzo l
Youngstown
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Rittman
Saunders
Wooster
Lancaster
Wolf
Blaze
William Miller obituary from Shinersburg area
William Miller born August 6 1853 in Lancaster County Pennsylvania died April 8 1929 at Wadsworth Municipal hospital aged 75 years seven months and two days survived by five children and six grandchildren one brother and one sister united with U B church at Shinersburg about age 30 later moved to Rittman Ohio funeral held at Good and Bickalor funeral home on Wednesday with Rev E L Ortt officiating burial in Shineraburg cemetery
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William Miller
Harry
Christina Milley
Lancaster County
Penna
Wadsworth Municipal Hospital
John Pearson
Medina
Ohio
Aaron Miller
Chsease
Clitford Miler
Ey, Oston
Myron Miller
Dillleraburg
Henry Miller
Canton
Anna, Metz
McDonaldsville
Miller
U. B
Shinersburg
U. B. Church
Rittman
Good and Bickalor Funeral
E. L. Ortt
Shineraburgh
Pythian Sisters Convention Set for Rittman
The 12th district Pythian Sisters of Ohio meet in Rittman Branigan Hall on Tuesday April 16 with Mansfield Shelby Bellville Plymouth Ashland Millersburg Orrville Wooster and Rittman in the district. Morning and afternoon sessions precede an evening of entertainment as grand officers attend.
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The
Pythian Sisters of Ohio
Rittman
Branigan Hall
Mansfield
Shelby
Bellville
Plymouth
Ashland
Millersburg
Orrville
Wooster
Boyer Faces Blood Poisoning After Self Inflicted Wound
Mr Ira Boyer suffers blood poisoning in his left foot from a growth he tried to remove. Dirt entered the wound, delaying seriousness until recently. He plans to go to Cleveland next week for medical treatment under a doctor's orders.
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Ira Boyer
Boyer
Cleveland
Evergreen Restaurant Proprietor Shifts to Mens Furnishings
Alvin Puil, longtime owner of the Evergreen Restaurant on North Main St, will oversee a new venture led by Pett featuring a complete stock of men’s furnishings. The plan includes dry cleaning and pressing services with weekly local pickups and deliveries.
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Jon North Main St
Alvin Puil
Evergreen Restaurant
Pett
Pet's
General Science Class Tries Pickles and Cream Day
The General Science class visited Wooster factories on April 9 Tour included Brick factory Sweet Clover dairy Brush works and more Students learned brass melting at 2190 degrees F colors from additives cucumber to pickle timing and toy making at Ohio Boxboard Co The class found aluminum pans brushes and Chinese knot materials and even tasted ice cream from the Sweet Clover dairy The day proved profitable and enjoyable despite pickles and ice cream shadows of the lesson lingered in memory
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Wooster
Rensek
Sweet Clover Dairy Brush Factory
Buant Works
Wrooster
Rlque
Tie Drass
Bragen
Ohio Boxboard Co
Sweet Clover Dairy
State Legislation Near End of Ohio General Assembly
Columbus reports the closing days of the Ohio general assembly reveal fewer bills passed and lingering feuds between Hamilton and Cuyahoga County delegations. Appropriations match or exceed prior years, more funds for roads anticipated, and the gasoline tax becomes effective before May 15. Governor Cooper appointments are confirmed, clearing the path for state operations in his two year term.
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Columbus
Ohio
General Assembly
Hamilton
Guyahoga County
Highway Department
Cooper
In Memoriam for Jacob Waggathnon by His Children
In loving memory of our dear father Jacob Waggathnon who died one year ago on April Sth. You suffered much yet murmured not. We watched you daily until at last with a broken heart you passed away. The years may come and go but memories and love remain forever. Loved by your children.
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Jacob Waggathnon
Gay
Rittman High School Leads Wayne County in State English Test
Rittman students carried Wayne County honors from Columbus where Faye Show placed in English Literature. The competition featured top high schools from Ohio State University with 500 plus pupil schools and many held in 4th to 6th place. Eula Blatter also posted strong results, proving Rittman’s academic strength beyond luck.
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Rittman
Wayne County
Columbus
Faye Show
Flirt Prf
Ohio State University
Faye
Kent
Donald Yochhalm
Columbia
Akron
Cleveland
Youngstown
Eula
Blatter
Eula Blatter
Faye Wins Two Year Scholarship at Rittman High
Faye Shaw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Shaw, a Rittman High senior, earned a two year scholarship after strong showings in Ohio examinations from March 23 to April 6. She moved with her family from Noblesville, Indiana five years ago and is active in elocution under English teacher Mrs. E ah Jane Wart. Superintendent Garver peeks in on Main Street as the victory is celebrated. The Mittmantress salutes this notable achievement.
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Wayne County
Kent
Columbus
Mtr
Ira Shaw
Hera
Noblesville
Inana
Rittman Hi
Jane Wart
W. A. Garver
Main St
Mittmantress
Unseasonably warm weather risks fruit crops bloom
County farm agents warn that recent warm temps have pushed fruit trees into premature full bloom. A probable frost could devastate cherry peach and other crops including apple plum and pear, threatening substantial losses for growers.
Fragmentary notice about men and locations in press boxes
The readable text mentions a suggestion to delay actions until Wednesday noon and refers to Snyder's Drag, Thomas Gatehouse and Pook Street. It seems to be an informal instruction or tip, with unclear context and several garbled phrases.
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Snyder
Thomas
Gatehouse
Pookstoom
County Oratorical Contest Prep In Doylestown
In the local preliminary held at the high school auditorium Tuesday afternoon Helen Bush won first and Beatrice Miner second, earning gold and silver medals from the Parent Teachers association and advancing to the county contest at Doylestown high school auditorium Friday evening. Contestants included Helen Bush Silent Voices Leona Petit Wings of Progress Beatrice Miner Civilization of the Negro Edgar Cochran Vanishing Forests and Margaret Floyd Preparation for Peace. Judges were Rey Hendrickson Miss Leah Hart and L. L. Haney, all of Rittman.
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Doylestown
Ohio
Helen Bush
Beatrice Miner
Doylestown High School
Leona Petit
Edgar Cochrane
Margaret Floyd
Rey, Hendrickson
Leah Hart
L. L. Haney
Rittman
Famous racers at North Randall event tease long season
Cleveeland Ohio April 11 the 100 mile auto race at North Randall promises a top season with twelve starters. Leading drivers include Hay and Keech who recently set or chased speed records, while Philadelphian veterans bring dirt track prowess. Crowd plans and track officials anticipate a record turnout at the famed mile track.
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North Randall
Anile
Keech
Mying Amarieayn
Cote
America
Indianapolis
Sworld
Frank Lécktart
Milan
Erie Extra Crew Arrives to Enter Repair Work
Erie extra crew arrived several days ago to stations near the freight yard. Eight cars left on a side track were moved into service to accommodate a large crew that will be stationed in the area for some time. The men form most of an extra gang to repair main tracks through Rittman and grades east of town, addressing unemployment in the area.
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Erie Railway
Vieas
Rittman
Rotary Elects Directors at Thursday Meeting
At the local Rotary club regular meeting Warren Bodager John Fisher York Fredrick J Gan non W A Fredrick and Chas A Snyder were elected directors for the coming year. They will begin duties on July first. April 17 18 19 Rotary District conferences were held at Akron. The program included the opera The Beggar Student by the Cleveland Opera Guild and a free ride in the Aerigable Puritan for six Rotarians.
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Rotary Club
Warren Bodager
John Fisher
York
Fredrick
J. 7. Gannon
W. A. Fredrick
Chas. A. Snyder
Rotary District
Akron
Cleveland Opera Guild
Huneheoss Walorg
Local Variety Show at Biba Auditorium Names Cast
A Friday evening performance titled Patetete will feature a fading Patriata act with a musical comedy segment. The show is directed by Miss Euntee Nahe and Stanley Tenchett with a large cast including Patricia Gardiner Jimmy Levitt Geralt Megedith Margaret Winthrop and many others.
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Apeth
Pereten
Biba Hia Avhoot Auditoriam
Patetete
Niastaval Gardinar
Patriata
Onaratta
Mualeal Eanedy
Mth
Man Til Boya
Gleo Olaba
Miss Euntee Nahe
Stanley Tenchett
Rittman Wheels
Patricia
Axel Gardiner
Jimmy Levitt
Geralt Megedith
Margaret Winthrop
Jimmy's
France
Mary Bratsnema
Dick Franklin
Walter Marina
Fanny Wartingted
Tuth Hak Iwell
Nancy Iee
Pannips Guest
Glenda Turner
Tabby Nogl
Th Tave
Fanny
Fuster Naket
Percy Chesterton
Date
Turtort Waarron Miles
Thoyces
Hudson Essex Sates Set New Local Record
A local Hudson-Essex dealer reports a new all time sales record with 22 deliveries and 6 unfilled orders for March. Alvin A. Batt notes a 143 percent increase from the previous year and says strong demand stems from Essex owners and new buyers seeking popular models.
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Hudson-Essex
Tudson Ranax
Storilng
Altay Tae
Tuttman
Secretary of State
al Vin A. Biaald
Bronx
Buble
Alvin Wintt
Alvin Batt
Dangerous Road South of Rittmain Narrow and Worn
Sunday traffic on the road south of Rittmain near Wooster proved hazardous with a narrow width and poor construction. Two cars collided around 4 pm causing deflated tires, bent axles, and damaged wheels while no injuries were reported. Officials say widening is planned but delayed by the state's road building program.
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Rittmany
Yaat
Wooster
Travelers club quilting event held all day gathering
The Travelers club of Wy7B held an all day quilting event Tuesday with business, a WEA review, and meals. Ladies continued the activity into the evening.
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Travelers Club
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Pythian Sister Convention
Albert T. Babil
U.S.A
Rittman High School
Cleveeland, Ohio
Erie
Rotary
Ays
Hises
Harry Gelaer
Rualnoan
Pilzabeth
Rhackloford
Wisex
Siold
Essex
Thosa Automobilen
Easox
Fife
Rittmain
B. A. Quilting
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