Water softening project approved by city council
At an adjourned council meeting a resolution allowed the board of public affairs to install water softening equipment for the municipal water works. An ordinance authorized 12000 in mortgage revenue bonds to finance about 75 percent of the project with 25 percent from reserve funds. Engineer R F McDowell prepared plans while the system aims to cut total hardness from 13 to 3-4 grains per gallon using a pressure Zeolite setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Affairs
Municipal Water Works
Board of Public Affairs Reserve
R. F McDowell
Cleveland
William J Ritter
National High School Day Observed at Local High School
A local high school marks National High School Day on April 26 as part of the 300th anniversary of Boston Latin Grammar School. An afternoon assembly features student presentations comparing high schools and inviting parents and friends to visit the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Boston Latin Grammar School
Boston
Mass
Eabv
Tony S
Weatherproof Fixture Repair Sparks Billing Dispute
An Austin electrician reports a clash over a $2.04 bill after installing a weatherproof porcelain fixture and wiring at a client’s home. The client, Parson Lan Rittmans Be, objected to the price and threatened to take action, while the tradesman insists on the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eae Ely
Lan Rittmans
Liquor Store Planned for Rittman on Main Street
A location in the South End of Rittman has been rented and a liquor license secured for a shard liquor store on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Main Street
South End
One Chick Survives Flames In Brooder
Fire crews were called at 9 15 P M to a brooder on Willis Sigler’s farm near Rittman. A nearby barn was saved by rapid response. Nine hundred chicks were in the brooder when the fire started and one chick survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Sigler
Rittman
Br&e
Legion To Back Junior Baseball At Rittman
The Howard A. Bair Post 423 will sponsor a junior baseball team led by manager Fred Snyder Jr. about 16 players aged under 16 will train and play. Memorial Day plans include a cemetery service at Rittman, with committee members Robert Wenger Charles Rohrer Harvey Straits and Clifford Graf organizing support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard A. Bair
Fred Snyder Jr
The
Legion
Snyder
Out of Rittman
Rittman
Robert Wenger
Charles Rohrer
Harvey Straits
Clifford Graf
Former Rittman Resident Jean Wollman Marries Leroy Mastropalo
Miss Jean Wollman a former Rittman resident and Leroy Mastropalo announced their marriage held March 30 1935 at the bride's sister home in Greenup Kentucky Rev I Dean Hays officiated The informal ceremony was witnessed by Mr and Mrs Goebel and their son J S Kinne r Mrs Reffsnyder Ak ron Ohio and former residents of Louisa Ohio where the bride studied The groom son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Mastropalo previously of Portsmouth will reside in Greenup Kentucky and work in Greenup They will live at Helsel home apartment in Greenup Ky
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Wollman
Rittman
Leroy Mastropalo
John Goebel
Greenup
Kentucky
Dean Hays
Goebel
J S Kinner
Mastropalo
Charles Reffsnyder
Akron
Louisa
Joseph Mastropalo
Portsmouth
Ohio
Helsel
Educational Day Invitation At College of Wooster
Rittman high school invites students to Educational Day at The College of Wooster on April 27. At 9 30 a m exams in English Latin French Spanish American history mathematics biology chemistry physics and music will determine medals for top three. Extempore speech topics include The New Deal Armaments and Munitions You and Your Government The Educational Crisis The American High School and Government Relief and Unemployment. Life work forums offer discussions with leaders followed by luncheon and a Capital-Wooster baseball game at 3 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman High School
College-of-Wooster
Capital-Wooster
Operation Performed On C J Hilty at Wadsaworth Hospital
An operation for rupture was performed on C J Hilty at Wadsworth Hospital on Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.J Hilty
Wadsaworth Hospital
Cast Selected For Senior Play The Mummy and The Mumps
The senior class at Rittmans high school will present The Mummy and The Mumps on May 3 under Miss Gall Lance. Cast includes Louise Poe Louige Yockheim Clara Rupp Ethel Mae Hershey Marjorie Bau man William Schlup Tony Corday Frederick Snyder Marvin Adams Owen Landis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittmans High School
Miss Gall Lance
Louise Poe
Louige Yockheim
Clara Rupp
Ethel Mae Hershey
Marjorie Bauman
William Schlup
Tony Corday
Frederick Snyder
Marvin Adams
Owen Landis
Re elected to W. M. A. post at Canton convention
Mrs. C J McGee was re elected first vice president of the Women's Missionary Association of the East Ohio Branch for the fourth consecutive year at the convention held at St Pauls church in Canton on Thursday and Friday. Delegates included Mrs Henry Lendy and daughter Lucille and Mrs Raymond Ashbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C J McGee
Women's Missionary Association of the
East Ohio
St. Paul's Church
Canton
Henry Lendy
Lucille
Raymond Ashbrook
Western Farmers Look For Pasture
Western farmers seek eastern pasture lands to rent due to poor western pastures in Kansas Nebraska and Colorado. Ohio State University expert L P McCann is coordinating to locate surplus pasture in eastern and southern Ohio and asks farmers with extra land to contact his Columbus office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Ohio
L. P McCann
Department of Animal Husbandry
Ohio State University
Columbus
McCann
Court Briefs: Divorce Sought by Lena Morr in Rittman
Lena Morr of Rittman files for divorce from Donald Morr in Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect of duty. They wed February 14 1914 and have three children with alimony and custody sought. Also noted: Leslie B Stauffer named administrator of Tezie Dell a P Stauffer estate in Canaan township valued around 10000 with heirs Belle Sherman Mervie Keister and Elther Eschenberg. Alvin Potter property in Doylestown sold at sheriff sale to Allison D Miller for 4400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrgap
Lena Morr
Rittman
Common Pleas Court
Donald Morr
Theo
Canaan
Leslie B. Stauffer
Creston
Bweny
teZlie-Della
P. Stauffer
Canaan Township
Belle Sherman
Mervie Keister
Akron
Elther Eschenberg
Wooster
Sheriff -SeNs
Alvin Potter
Doylestown
Allison D. Miller
Court House
Property transfers and marriage licenses in Chippewa and Rittman
Transactions include Wilson to Gorby two acres in Chippewa township and Blough to Johnson Rittman lot. Gibbs estate to Gibbs Creston lot and Savings Bank to Bauman Rittman lot. Licenses issued for Harrison and Rit ter Fredericksburg and Canaan township. Two of 13 liquor raid arrestees released after 30 days in Wayne County jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Wilson
R. J. Gorby
Chippewa Township
Roy H. Blough
Ethel Johnson
Rittman
E. C. Gibbs
Mabel Gibbs
Creston
Rittman Savings Bank
David C Bauman
Pitt Hibbingeram
Fred—Holingsworth
Wayne County
Common Pleas Court
Will of E. L. Steele Filed for Probate in Milton Township
The last will and testament of the late E. L. Steele of Milton Township has been filed for probate. The estate passes to five adult children Wilson Steele Arthur Steele Mary Shook Floyd A Steele and William A Steele and two grandchildren Dwight and Maynard Steele. The will written at Creston on June 21, 1932 names Wilson Steele as executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Steele
Milton Township
Wilson Steele
Arthur Steele
Mary Shook
Floyd
Wilam
A. Steele
Dwight
Maynard Steele
Creston
Presbyterian Choir Presents Easter Cantata The First Easter
The Presbyterian church choir sang The First Easter cantata last Sunday evening with Mrs G A Bradshaw Jr Mrs John Williams and C Carruthers J C Stem H Squibbs and a quartet including Mrs Frances Jackson Mrs Virginia Madison Kathryn Hevier and Mr Carruthers contributing readings and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Bradshaw Jr
John Willams
C Carruthers
J C Stem
Frances Jackson
Virginia Madison
Kathryn Hevier
Carruthers
Head Pin Tourney Opens April 22 at Ideal Bowing Alleys
Forty Rittman merchants team up for a Head Pin tournament at Ideal Bowling Alleys starting Monday April 22. Each merchant backs prizes from 600 dollars, with daily awards and a final cash total of 25 dollars from proprietor C Goffinch. High prizes include 1000 first, 100 second, 60 third in high singles. Second prize 2.60 in high three game, 500 first, 250 second in another event. Contestants must reside in Rittman or nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Puzesst
C- Goffinch
Iive
Evangelist Holds Special Services This Passion Week
Evangelist Rev Dewey Whitwell of Nashville Tennessee leads a four day set of services at United Brethren church with topics on How a Road Dog Became a King's Son Theat Starvation Committee Judgment From A Lawyer's Viewpoint and The Unpardonable Sin A Friday Family Night asks what Has Happened to the American Home and a series of morning sunrise prayers youth meetings and an Old Time Pilgrim Service with topics on Cain's Wife and Playing the Game Fair Final service The Power of Choice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Dewey Whitwell
Nashville
Tenn
Whitwell
Cain
Doylestown Play Wins First Place in One Act Contest
Doylestown high school won the one act play contest held last Friday night with Submerged as the winning title. Dalton and Congress were awarded second and third places, judged by Mrs Wayne Hari, Mrs Russell Caldwell of Wooster, and Miss Eather Spade of Rittman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doylestown High School
Dalton
Congress
Submerged
Wayne Hari
Russel Caldwell
Wooster
Miss Eather Spade
Rittman
Dale Hedinger Stricken With Enlarged Heart
Dale Hedinger nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Alex Hedinger is seriously ill at home northeast of Sterling. He contracted glandular trouble a week ago which developed an enlarged heart. His fever has reached 108 for two weeks. He is a third grade student at Lancetown school and is well liked by classmates who hope for his early return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Hedinger
Alex ‘Hednzer
Sterling
Dale
Lancetown
New Bakery to Open at Main and Eliott Streets
Pauls Bakery will open at the corner of Main and Eliott Streets on Saturday April 20. Raster specials will be featured during the shop opening.
Birth Announcement for Hubbard Family in Creston
Mr and Mrs Leland Hubbard of Creston announce the birth of their child joined by Hon James Russell on Monday April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Hubbard
Creston
James Russell
Homeward Bound for Barberton Patient
E G Yochhelm, hospitalized in Barberton for two weeks after surgery for gaiter, will return home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G
Yochhelm
Barberton Hospital
Gaiter
Styx Reservoir Plan Ruled Out Near Rittman
The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District announced on Tuesday that plans for the River Styx dam near Rittman are abandoned due to limited land funds. The elimination followed a conference with Major J K Parthur Jr US Engineer and T T Knappen head of the District US Engineer division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskingum
Board of Trade to Hold Meeting at Presbyterian Church
The first Rittman Board of Trade meeting of the year will be held next Tuesday night at 7 o'clock at the Presbyterian church. Plans for the summer season will be made. Reservations are now being taken for a supper served in conjunction with the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Board of Trade
The
Presbyterian Church
Benefit payments through AAA to Ohio farmers
The AAA disbursed benefits to Ohio farmers totaling 15,867,408.53 with Wayne County receiving 165,611.36 and 70,877.07 in corn hog payments. Across the United States, payments reached 630,006,902.72 with over a million farmers signing corn hog applications in 1936. Forest R. Stahl served as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
AAA
Ashland County
Holmes County
Madina County
Stark County
Summit County
Wayne County
Forest R. Stahl
United States
Illinois
Hold Rites Friday for John F Croft
Funeral services were held Monday for John F Croft aged 44 at his home near Sherman. Survivors include his widow Lillie and two sons Clyde and Floyd. Interment followed at Doye Lestown Cemetery with several relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F Croft
Sherman
Peter
Marshallville
Beg Davis
Croft
Cuyahoga Falls
Lillie Croft
Clyde
Floyd
Renton
Sistemt
Tre Gasde Clapp
Garrettsville
Bizzle Lautens Hlager
Wly
L J Dulabahn Celebrates 80th Birthday
L J Dulabahn north of Titman marked his 80th birthday Sunday with about twenty five children and grandchildren in attendance. Dale Landis, son of Mr and Mrs Willard Landis of Cuyahoga Falls, was the only great grandchild present. A noon dinner was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L J Dulabahn
Titman
Dale Landis
Willard Landis
Cuyahoga Falls
Plessc
Orchestra Entertains At Wadsworth High School
The Riltraan High School orchestra directed by Larry Chambers performed at Wadsworth High School Monday afternoon. The program featured selections by the students and school music staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riltraan High School
Larry Chambers
Wadsworth High School
Legion official to visit Doylestown Sterling and Creston schools
State Commander Kotivid of the American LG Legion will give talks or tabs at Doylestown Sterling and Cres ton schools according to an announcement by county school superintendent C A Gibbhang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kotivid
American LG Legion
Doylestown
Sterling
Creston
C. A. Gibhang
Ditch Dredging Contract Awarded in Milton Township
Wayne county commissioners awarded the Little Chippewa ditch contract to Y K E Brilekel of Newark for 259.50 dollars. The project dredges forty thousand cubic yards from a route starting at State Route 4 bridge south of Rittman to a bridge on County Road 66 two miles upstream, with work to begin soon and finish in about sixty working days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Chippewa Ditch
Milton Township
Wayne County Commissionera
Y K E. Brilekel
Newark
Easter Play by Church of Christ in Endeavor
The Easter play Baurabbas will be presented April 21 at 7 00 in Bohvar Bros hall featuring Robert Schaefer Revol Farrer Helen Ruth Conover Alberta Shaw Ray Huff Russell Bell and Marty Ellen Conover. Coached by Mrs Buford Bennett and Miss Marion Schaefer Musa Robinson handles stage craft Brother Enmerick delivers the sermon after the play. Endeavor members will stage a concluding contest between groups with leaders Russell Bell and Mary Witon Conover. Everyone is invited to attend and to visit church services at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Baurabbas
O'Clack
Bohvar Bros Hall
Peratas
Robert Schaefer
Revol Farrer
Helen Ruth Conover
Alberta Shaw
Ray Huff
Russell Bell
Marty Ellen Conover
Beig
Buford Bennett
Marton Schhaefer
Musa Robinson
Brother Enmerick
Christian
Endeavor
Boa
Mary Witon Conover
CFE Servlens
Black Derby Presented at Rikman Wish School
Students from the Class of 338 and the Student Government Association staged the three act mystery The Black Derby in the Rikman Wish School high school auditorium April 12 Jeanne McGorry was business manager Owen Landis stage manager David Frederick assistant IT LL te BON director Anne eae fae a tight School Orchestra led by Lawrence Chambers Mildred Hessidenre provided furniture courtesy of Galehotse Furniture Co The action took place in a secluded country estate diving room with a murderer a small town detective masqueraders a mysterious fireplace and flickering lights shaping the entertaining production
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rikman Wish School
Jeanne McGorry
Owen Landis
David Fredrick
Asalutant
Thee OM
Tatein
Anne Eae Fae
Lawrence Chambers
Mildred Hessidenre
Galehotse
School Bus Equipment Passes Third Inspection in Wayne County
State Highway Patrol and County Board of Education report all school bus equipment safe and operating in the third Wayne County inspection. No buses lacked Trinity insurance and property damage coverage, and all drivers held valid chauffeur licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sais
Wayne County
State Highway Patrol
County Board of Education
Trinity
Milton Township Award for Culvert Contract
Wayne county commissioners awarded a contract for two culverts on Road 70 in Milton Township to Co A Beuler for 3495.19 dollars on a Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Township
Co. A. Beuler
Wayne County
Wm. E. Riber Found Dead in Vermilion River
The body of William Edward Riber 40 a World War II veteran and Wadsworth resident was found floating in the Vermillion River near Fitchville He was missing since Friday and a coroner ruled suicide by drowning amid unsound mind The Wadsworth Legion formed a marching committee to locate him and the discovery ended the mystery Funeral services are in Hilliard Chapel Wadworth with cremation in Cleveland He is survived by his wife and a 12 year old son
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Edward Riber
Wadsworth
Ohio Ratt Company
Vermillion River
Fitchville
Heuran County
Suicida
Hi County
J HO Bradish
Riber
P T A Meet Set for April 28 in Rittman High School
The Rittman Parent-Teacher Association will meet Monday April 28 at 7:30 pm in the High School Auditorium. The program features the High School Orchestra performing musical selections and third graders presenting choral numbers, with Marie Moore as speaker on World Peace. May elections for next year will be held May 14, with KW Osborne as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Tondora Aasociation
Erader
Am Orvlean Legion Auxiliary
Marie Moore
K W Osborne
Pres
Henry Wallace to Speak in Wooster at Grange Banquet
Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace will address Wayne County Grange 41 FFA banquet in Wooster on May 8 at 11 30 AM. Walter W. Erwin leads the committee planning arrangements. 86 Grange members and 54 FFA members receive special recognition. tickets are with subordinate Grange lecturers and a capacity crowd is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculturé
Harry A. Wallace
G. A. Dustmoan
Wayne County Grange
Wooster
Walter W. Erwin
Grange Mantor
FRA
Grange
Reverend Niawonger Moves to West Second Street Property
Rev Niawonger, senator of the Brethren church, moved on Tuesday into the Rhoda Harterey property on West Second Street with his family. They have been residing in Ashland while tending the seminary there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. B
Allotment Approved for Doyles Town Cemetery Road
Administrator C. C. Stillman approved 58 allotments including a $1950 fund for grading the cemetery road in Doyles town. The action allocates money to the project and records the funding under the current budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doylestown
C. C. Stillman
C&umbus
Cemetery Road
Appendectomy Reported From Wadsworth Hospital
A report states Llarencé Roger underwent an appendectomy at Wadsworth hospital on Wednesday evening. Also noted, James Scott returned Sunday from Rockwood Tennessee after being summoned due to the illness of his daughter Mrs Pearl Betele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llarencé Roger
Rittman
Wadsworth Hospital
James Scott
Rockwood
Tenn
Return Home for Barberton Patient After Shoulder Injury
Mr and Mrs Jacob Cummings announce the return of their son from Barberton Citizen Hospital where he underwent an operation for shoulder injuries. The procedure aimed to realign and stabilize broken bones, with recovery expected over several weeks.
Easter Flower Sale at Herk's Orgenhouse
Circle We and Zi assist with an Easter flower sale scheduled Friday and Saturday at Herk's Orgenhouse. Local organizers promote fresh blooms, decorations and seasonal offerings for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle We
Herk’s Orgenhouse
Akron Dental Society clinic meeting report
Dr Boyd Gardner and Dr Svehla led the dental department at Mayo Rochester as speaker for the Akron Dental Society annual clinic meeting held at the Rayflower hotel on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
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Austin Gift Radio & Electric
Rome Kerted
Fort Pittsburgh, Penna
Paul Revere
Baltimore
Harold Lloyd
Spain
C. J. Hilty
B. & W. Oil CO
RTT
W. M. A. Post
Men
C. J. McGee Jis
Lawrence L. Harrison
Fredericksburg
Farmer
Ruth A. Ritter
Tnp
Rav
A. C. Mattern
Presbyterian Choir
Styx
Board OF ‘Trade
John F. Croft
L. J. Dulabahn
Church of Christ Group
Barabbas
Wm. E. Riber
Huron County
P.T. A
Henry Wallace
Bey
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