Alter Date For Wallace Speech At Wayne County Banquet
Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace will speak in Wooster at the Wayne County Grange-4-H-FFA banquet at 930 AM and deliver the principal address at noon on May 9, not May 8 as earlier announced. He will spend the day in Wayne County meeting with state officials and attending proceedings. Tickets are available through local committeemen until April 27 or at the County Agent G A Dustman’s office after that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Wallace
Wayne County
Mooster
Wallace
Wooster College Chapel
Court House
Walter W. Erwin
Easter Observance Marked by Floral Decor and Attendance
Easter Sunday services in Rittman featured special programs and beautiful floral decorations. Church pews were filled and attendees reported record Sunday school attendance as volunteers prepared vibrant displays and bright Easter finery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
United Brethren Sunday School
Funeral rites held for Creston resident Mary Schlegel
Mrs. Mary Schlegel 77 widow of Noah Schlegel longtime Creston resident died Tuesday after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at the Methodist church. She is survived by her son Charles of Creston and daughter Pearl at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Mary Schlegel
Noah Schlegel
Death Takes Life of Jennie Smith
Mrs Jennie Smith 69 died at daughter Mrs Mae Ensley Akron Sunday at 3 40 p m A lifelong Sterling resident except last five years She survived by son Bert and two daughters Mrs Smith Lolsathe and Mrs Smith Lolsathe Her husband W M Smith and Hugh preceded her in death She was active in United Brethren Church serving as president of the Women s Missionary Society and a charter member of the Women s Benefit Association Services were held at United Brethren Church Wednesday afternoon Rev L N Carmony officiating Burial was at Seville Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Smith
Mae Ensley
Akron
Sterling
Ensley
W M Smith
Hugh
Bert
Hters Dorig
Smln
Ayrauieece
Anata Ron
Smith Lolsathe
United Brethren Church
Women's Missionary Society
Women’s Benefit Association
L. N. Carmony
Seville Cemetery
Barbara Hoisington Rites Held Sunday
Funeral services for Barbara Hoisington age 85 were held Sunday afternoon at 1 30 at the home of her son Ernest Hoisington one mile south of Canaan and at 2 30 at the Canaan Methodist church Rev H E Stont officiated She died at 4 o clock Friday morning at her son’s home She is survived by five children twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild Interment was in the Canaan cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Hoisington
Ernest Hoisington
Canaan
Canaan Methodist Church
H_E* Stont
Hotsington
Council Approves Engineer Plan to Alter Disposal Plant
In a council meeting last night the Q resolution Wae passed authorizing C Hommon the engineer employed by Rittman to prepare plans for altering and improving Rittman’s sewage disposal plant. A sum of about $300000 is to be spent with common labor recruited through FERA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buthorizwe
C Hommon
Rittman
Rittmin
FERA
Local youths to enter CCC camp from Wayne County
Northeastern Wayne County youths listed to leave next week for a CCC camp include Roy Kelley Nelson Boyes from Ruttian Ellis Beckwith from Sterling Maynard Bricker Ellsworth Kime from Creston and Albert Di Fiore Freeman Bachman and Gerald Bennet from Daylestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
CCC
Roy Kelley
Nelson Boyes
Ruttian
Ellis Beckwith
Sterling
Maynard Bricker
Ellsworth Kime
Creston
Albert di Fiore
Freeman Bachman
Gerald Bennet
Daylestown
Murray Kissinger Weds Helen Kendall in Seville Church
A wedding was held at Mt Pleasant United Brethren Church on Easter Day uniting Helen Kendall and Murray Kissinger in marriage. Rev Max Rafeld, the bridegroom’s uncle, performed the ceremony. Kissinger is employed at Woyst Grocery in Rittman and the couple will live on Sterling Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Kendall
Mt. Pleasant U. B. Church
Mt Pleasant
United Brethren Church
Murray Kissinger
Max Rafeld
Northern Ohio loan program targets 70 million in mortgages
A New York brokerage seeks to pour millions into Northern Ohio for loans and mortgage purchases. Through the Federal Housing Administration, Cleveland aims to mobilize lenders and insurers, with a goal of 30 million to 70 million in insured mortgages across sixteen cities. The Cleveland office already ranks high in applications and insured loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
New York
James G Caffrey
Federal Housing Administration
Cleveland
Federal Housing Administration and Insurance
United States
Brotherhood Meeting Draws Large Sterling Attendance
The Sterling Brotherhood gathered at United Brethren church Monday evening with a large turnout. Guest speaker Geo W Crone of Ashland County Farm Bureau spoke on legislative topics while GC P Lindecam or chestra led musical numbers. Refreshments were provided by Wilson Steele and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Brotherhood
United Brethren Church
Geo. W. Crone
Legislative Committee
Farm Bureau
Ashland County
GC. P. Lindecamp
Wilson Steele
L .W. Bralbach
Harley Jones
S. A. Slemmons
C. M. Jennings
Marriages Reach An All Time High In Rittman
During the Easter season marriages in Rittman soared with several couples emerging as newlyweds between last Saturday afternoon and Easter Day. From January 1 to April 20, seven marriages were officially reported in the town.
Iris Taylor Weds Austin Gift in Mercer Ceremony
Iris Taylor became the bride of Austin Gift on Saturday April 20 in Mercer. Rev Duncan of the Presbyterian church officiated as the ceremony took place at the Mercer church. Mrs Gift is the daughter of Etta Clark of Ganyard Street. Mr Gift runs a radio and electric shop in Rittman. The couple will reside on North Main Street in Rittman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris Taster
Austin Gift
Mercer
Rev Duncan
Presbyterian Church
Gift
Etta Clark
Ganyard Street
Mr Gift
Rittman
North Main Street
Evelyn Jones Becomes Bride in Syracuse ceremony
Evelyn Jones daughter of Mrs Grace Jones of North Second Street and Donald Houston of Wadsworth were married last Saturday at 4 p m in the home of the bride's aunt Mrs Harry Potts in Syracuse Ohio. Rev W Clendents officiated. The bride was attended by her sister Helen and cousin Thomas Potts. The couple will reside in Wadsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Jones
Grace Jones
North Second Street
Donald Houston
Wadsworth
H J Hall Trucking Company
Harry Potts
Syracuse
Ohio
W. Clendents
Helen
Thomas Potts
Syraccuse
Land Bank Lowers Interest Rates Nationwide
Federal land bank loans see a new 4.25 percent rate for mortgages closed since April 10, replacing 5 percent. The reduction, announced by Col Frank D. Bash, President, promises substantial annual savings and lower capital costs, with loans under $1,000 paid in cash and larger claims settled in bonds of the Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Bash
Padoon
Federal Land Banks
Federal Land Bank
Bank For the and Bank Commissioner
Rash
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
Chas Beling Injured While Working at Ohio Salt
Charles Belline sustained severe damage to fingers of his left hand while shielding a coworker from a falling beam at the Ohio Salt Company last week. He was hospitalized for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Belline
Ohio Salt, Company
Return From Hospital for C J Hilty
C J Hilty has returned from Wadsworth hospital today at noon after undergoing rupture surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.J. Hilty
Wadsworth—hospital
Rittmanites Attend Cleveland Baseball Game Trip
Rittman residents Ralph Krabill and Jay Horat with bankers from the Rittman Sayings Bank and Orrville visited Cleveland to see a Cleveland Indians versus St Louis Browns game. They traveled by four buses, were hosted by the Cleveland Bank Art, and dined at the University Club after the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Krabill
Jane Bob
Wenger
Willie Sherrick Rallin Jones
Ter Trad
House Heed Strickland
Kias Lanes
Wtttman
Cleveland Imians
St Louis Brown
Cleveland
Jako Lance
Rittman
Bank
Jay *Horat
Orrville
National CIA
Hotel Hollenden
Ball Park
Cleveland Bank
Art
Ath. University Club
Marion Schaefer Weds M Robinson at Home Ceremony
Marion Schaefer daughter of Mr Schaefer and Mass Robinson, Ohio Salt Company employee, wed at the John C Schaefer home on Elle View Street last Saturday. Rev Bimerick of the Church of Christ of Rittman officiated. The couple reside on West Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C Schaefer
Elle View Street
Marion Scheefer
Mr Schaefer
Mass Robinson
Ohio Salt Company
Bec Bimerick
Church of Christ of Rittman
Mra Robinson
Ohio Doxboard Company
Waost Second Street
Workman and Griner Wed at Brethren Church Ceremony
Sarah Workman of Rittman and Harry Griner, an employee of the Sanitary Market in Rittman, were joined in marriage last Saturday at 6 pm at the home of Rev E B Niswonger on Second Street. The ceremony was performed by Rev Niswonger, pastor of the Brethren church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Workman
Rittman
Harry Griner
E B Niswonger
Rev Niswonger
The
Brethren Church
First Street
Guardian Appointment Requested for Angelo Partion
An application seeks a guardian for Angelo Partion of Doylestown. A hearing is set this Thursday before Probate Judge U S Saunders. Lydia Stahl Wooster petitions partition of 120 acres in Milton township, claiming one third as heir of James Crites. Stanley Gerstensinger Creston was arraigned on nonsupport charges for his minor son, with temporary settlement and release on promise of future payments. Real estate transfers include Wilson to Roy H Blough Orrville and Roy H Blough to C E Wilson Rittman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo Partion
Doylestown
U S. Saunders
Lydia Stahl
Wooster
Milton Township
James Crites
Stanley Gerstensinger
Creston
James Gerstenslager
Wilson
Roy H. Blough
Orrville
C. BE. Wilson
Rittman Lot
Executor Appointed for E. L. Steele Estate in Milton
Wilson Steele is appointed executor of his father E. L. Steele's property in Milton township. Heirs are five adult children. Estate valued at about $4,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson_Steele
E. L. Steele
Milton
Marriage Licenses in Sterling and Rittman Area
Multiple marriage licenses listed for Sterling and Rittman residents including Harry Cassidy, farmer, and Susan Bedner. M. B. Robinson, son of Rittman, and Marion Schaefer both of Rittman. Rev. L. C. Emerick officiating. Also Rev Riverette Niawonger and Gailey Blourh with Lenora Easterday in Creston. Squire John P Van Nest of Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cassidy
Sterling
Susan Bedner
House- Keefer
B. Robinson
Rittman
Ohio Salt’ Co
Marion Schaefer
Ohio
L. C. Emerick
Harry Griner
Sarah Workman
Rittman, “Housekeeper. Rev. “Riverette Niawonger, Rittman. Gailey Blourh
Seeks Divorce Mrs Josephine Ruble Rittmiat
A terse divorce notice lists Mrs. Josephine Ruble and Charles Rittmiat as parties seeking dissolution of marriage. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Ruble
Rittmiat
Pand
Charles
Ona
Radio Prize Won By Patty Baldwin
Patty Baldwin daughter of Mr and Mrs Baldwin won $1000 Saturday morning for winning the mont votes on The MO Neil Amateur Auction broadcast over WADGO April. Miss Baldwin thanks schoolmates and all who voted for her. She attends dancing classes conducted by Allement Browne and takes part in dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pates Baldwin
Joho Baldwin
Fourth Street
Mont
WADGO
Patty
Prise
Jere
Allement Browne
Akyn
Studio of Dancing to Be Opened Here in Rittman
Cleveland dance instructor Sergal Popeloff announces the opening of a studio of dancing at Rohrer hall in Rittman on June 1. Miss Hunter has taught dance at Orrville for three years and many Rittman children have attended. The new studio aims to give local residents who cannot attend Orrville a chance to learn the art of dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witty Birter
Pall OW Sergal Popeloff
Cleveland
Rohrer Hall
Rittman
Hunter
Orrville
Rittman High Orchestra Competes At Northeastern Contest
Rittman High School Orchestra joined the Northeastern Band and Orchestra Contest in Berea on Friday April 19. The 34 players earned third place and strong sight reading, despite instrumentation issues, and heard the festival orchestra practice and the winning groups. The group also performed at Phi Kappa-Phi fraternity house during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman High School
Berea
Rittman
Rittmat
Itia
Phi Canppo-Phi
Ohio Society for Crippled Children Plans May Membership Drive
The Ohio Society for Crippled Children announces a state wide May enrollment drive to expand membership and services. It notes 31 communities with 90 special classes and about 10000 crippled children, plus 62 counties with home instruction. The group has aided orthopaedic care, hospitals, and schools for 16 years and cooperates with vocational rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Society For Crippled Children
Ohio
Lfe
Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
Ohio Society For
State Departments of Education, Health
Reunited Brother and Sister Scene Reported
Fragmentary text describes a reunion of a brother and sister on a Sunday. It notes their first meeting in some time and references a family or community setting. Details are unclear due to OCR damage.
Dispensation Issued For Masonic Lodge In Rittmay
The dispensation was received Tuesday night for a Masonite Lodge in Rittmay. Charter members listed include Leona G Over Worshipful Master lady Ingle, Secretary Ralph Werabill, Treasurer, and other officers Paul Morrison, Glenn Zeigler, and Jack Wotlltunia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittmay
Leona G
Ingle
Ralph Werabill Tressurer
Peeraiare T. Fo Dhkerson
Paul Morrison
Glenn Zeigler
Jack Wotlltunia
United Brethren Church Reports Large Attendance
The Pre Faster meetings at United Brethren Church closed with high turnout. Bible School drew 352 participants, its largest ever, with 48 accessions to the church. Average attendance for two weeks was 20. The sessions were viewed as a great blessing to the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Bible School
Atharayat
Tt Fa
Schools' Athletic Field Gets Beautification Work
Rittman schools sports field has been beautified with evergreen trees and shrubs along the borders. The plantings aim to enhance appearance and prevent erosion while preserving the field for athletic use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Schools
P T A Holds Regular Meeting
At the April meeting of the Iittman Parent-Teacher Association President Kenneth Osborn presented Warran Bodagor of the American Legion Auxiliary who introduced speakers. Mrs Graye of Cleveland chair discussed internal dangers, peace with honor, and youth education. Mrs Moore of Zannaville spoke on war’s costs and commemorations in France. the High School Orchestra performed. a program of songs and drills by the Third grade under Larry Chambers concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iittman Parent-Teacher Association
Kenneth Osborna
Warran Bodagor
American Legion Auxiliary
Gravey
Cleveland
Department of Chi
Amartecanism and
National Defence
Auxiliary
America
Yalitteak Iftas
Marla Moore
Zannaville
Department of
Minny
Frifla
Chambers
Berea
Joss
Larry_ Chambers
Migs Sandrock
Sterling Junior-Senior Banquet Date Announced
The Junior-Senior banquet date has been announced by Ruth Adatis, president of the group, for Friday evening May 3. The event will be held at Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Adatis
Rittman Board of Trade Elects Officers and Directors
The Rittman Board of Trade elected Bob Scharto president Foo Frank secretary transner and named new directors Bob Sebarfo Ralph Overhalt Chas Snyder Verne Fredrick Sol Schumann. Hold over directors include Sam Hacovitz J 1 Gatehouse and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Sebarfo
Ralph Overhalt
Chas Snyder Verne Fredrick
Sol Schumann
Sam Hacovitz
Gatehouse
Lance
Rot Bart
Circle No 2
Presbyterian Church
aMtvars
Board of Trade
EF Og Branigan
John Wenger
Hugh Strickland Wow Todagor
Edddie Waoyat
Wayne County C E Union Plans 44th Convention
The Wayne County C E Union announces its 44th annual convention hosted by Marshallville churches. Alan Jonon of Wooster and the County CB Chorus join Rev J B Youngon in music. Gleonp Mesaman will speak. Mondisonburg C F A presents biblical drama Whatsoever Ye Sow in Jeru salem. The event closes with Rittman Christian Endeavorers consecration service. Theme is Living For Jesus. Concluding regatta details unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
C. F. Union
Marshallville
Alan Jonon
Wooster
Rittman Christian Endeavorers
Jesus
Masked Speaker To Tell of Conversion At Union Service
Chas Zellers, described as a saved racketeer, will speak at the United Brethren Church on Wednesday May 1 at 7 30 during a union service. He recounts life and conversion from flobbery to Mecovery, noting 162 arrests. Crowded churches are expected and admission is free for all, with early arrival advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tita
United Brethren Church
Chas. Zellers
Anna Hostetler Suicide in Weilersville
Anna Hostetler 60 ended her life Wednesday morning in Weilersville. She had been living with a family in Wellersville and returned to her empty home. upon not returning, authorities found her body hanged by a rope. She is survived by two sisters and three brothers, with names provided in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Longenecker Hostetler
Lfe
Weilersville
Wellersville
Hostetler
Irvin
Rilehwine
Allen-Buchwalter
Frank Lodgenecker
John
Rokeenderar
Allen’ -Laugen
Acker
Cleveland Presbytery attendees named for General Assembly
Rev B S Hendrickson and Wyat Garver attended the Cleveland Presbytery. Garver named commissioner to the General Assembly in Cincinnati May 23 to 28. Hendrickson listed as Cleveland delegate to the Ohio conference in Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.S. Hendrickson
Wyat Garver
Cleveland F Presbytery
Park Pharch
Cleveland
Amr-Garver-Was- Naimél
Cincinnati
Hendrickson
Ohio
Ernee
Wooster
Una
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Reeve
Russia
Turkey
New Orleans
Farragut
U. S. Expops
Fontor
Canada
Gee
Siam’ Ashington
Murray
Seville
Iris Taylor and
Mercer, Pa
Chas; Beling
Marion Schaefer Weds
M. Robinson
Bride
J. C. Schaefer
H. Griner
Rev. E. B
Niswonger
Patty Baldwin
Rohrer
Rittman High Orchestra
Ohio Society For Crippled
JS Charter
U B. Church
P.T. A
American Legion
Trade Board
Bob Schario
Rittman Board of Trade
Heli Fla
Bob Scharto
Foo Frank
C. E. Union
Anna Hostetler
Ind
Lang
Homey
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