Funeral Services For J. E. Benek Held Monday
Funeral services for John E. Benek 32 a prominent Rittman insurer were held Monday at the Milton Pres byterian Church for the man who died at Wadsworth hospital from gasoline burns suffered in a Strickland garage accident. Rev B S Hendrickson officiated. Burial was at New Concord. The Equitable Life Insurance Society and other colleagues served as honorary pallbearers. Benek left a wife and two young children and was survived by parents siblings and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton” Presbyterian
John E.benek
Rittman Insurance
Wadsworth Hospital
Hugh Strickland
Prat
E. Ae ‘Hendrickson
New Concord
Wale
Kesler
Akron
Equitable Life. Assurance
Society of the U. S
H. A Chipman
Columbus
Fred ‘Brun _fer
Ferns
H.A. Halderson
Canton
Effle-Proctor-of-Canton
P. J. Paul
John Guaningham
vand-Anne Margaret
John Bentek
Imperial
Christine Horton
Agnes, Rogers
Pittsburgh
Anna May
Laverne
Lewis
Edward
Mr. Benek
Strickland Chevrolet
S. Main
Ed Elsass
Bud Rupp
Russell Bell
Agles
Mr. Elsass
James Hile
Rittman
Harold Morris
S. Third St
Benek
B. S. Hendrickson
Muskingum College
Western Reserve
The
Presbyterian Church
Lightning Hits Steiner Store Causing Smoke and Minor Fire Damage
A lightning bolt struck the north side of the D. C. Steiner store in Sterling around 6 pm, triggering smoke and slight fire damage. Firemen halted the blaze after 7:30 pm as doors were opened to vent smoke, with about 30 men removing charred stock. Several responders were overcome by smoke, and electric service disruptions delayed outside aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Steiner
Sterling
Rittman Press
Owen Leach
Rittman
Clayton Stetson
E. E. Hoskinson
Earl Miller
Creston
Kenneth Lance
Rotary District Governor Talks at Rittman Luncheon
District Governor Charles Hoot of Orrville visited the Rittman Rotary Club at noon and spoke on Rotary’s growth and global extension. He urged living Rotary Ideals and met with the club board at the IBR Church office to plan the year’s work with Ernest Harrison, C J Shong, E B Welch, Sam Escorltz, and R V Fredrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Name Him Famous Flyers From World War Era
Former auto king and World War ace now heading an important airline mentiones a contest in The Rittman Press. Readers can name the famous flyers and may win reserved seats to the National Air Races in Cleveland. An essay on why to see the races is required for entry.
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Rittman Press
Cleveland
Free Baseball Day in Cleveland Delayed by Heavy Rain
More than 200 youngsters attended a free baseball day hoping to watch the Indians versus the Red Sox. A severe storm halted events, knocked out signals, and damaged a cornice at the Realty building, though no injuries or major damage were reported. The event sponsor, local businessmen and the Civic Association, plans to reschedule soon as weather clears.
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Cleveland
Indians
Boston Red Sox
Ta Ming Transportation
Businessmen and Civic Association
Stre
Kent State Offers Art and Music Scholarships Four-Year Awards
Kent State University adds art and music scholarships totaling 240 dollars each for four years. Two awards per department will go to AKA school graduates based on aptitude, ability, and scholastic standing. Apply to Prof. Fred H. Denker or Prof. Nina Somoner before August 7.
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Kent
Kent State University
Fred H. Denker
Apemusic
Nina Somoner
Rittman men reel big pickerel on Pelee Island
A party including B G Branigan E J Woyat G H Steele Tom Galehouse and Lawrence Stoolmiller fished Monday at Pelee Island Lake Erie. They caught 48 pickerel averaging two and a half pounds each, with the launch skipper among the catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
B.G. Branigan
E. J. Woyat
G H. Steele
Tom Galehouse
Lawrence Stoolmiller
Pelee Island
Lake Erie
Funeral Services Held for Creston Man Jacob Blough
Funeral services were held Saturday at East Chippewa Church for Jacob Blough 70 officiated by Rev D R McFadden. He is survived by his wife Mary and one son at home. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Blough
East Chippewa
D. R. McFadden
Mr. Blough
Mary
Burins
School Board Adopts Calendar and Deals with Proposals
The Board of Education approved the annual calendar for 1933 39 with sessions on September 6 and January 3 and holidays including Thanksgiving and Christmas. Proposals from International Machine Co and Standard Electric Co were tabled for comparison at a February superintendent meeting in Cleveland. A deed clause to restrict beverage sales near No 6 school was requested by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Salendar
Board Moniay
Aone Maysay
Wayne County
Northeastern Ohio Teachers' Association
Cleveland
Washington
Mre Shook
Brown
International Machine Co
Egumidte Fron Standard Electric Co
Garver
No. 6
Rittman boosts mall transport with B and O train service
Rittman gains faster mail handling as B and O train 14 stops eastbound at 6 55 p m with last minute mall shipments and parcel post dispatched the same night. Regular eastbound and westbound trains offer direct mail outlets and earlier pickups, improving efficiency for the town's post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Robert Hickin
United States
HickIn
Community Recreation at Municipal Field Highlights Local Events
The municipal recreation field forums a hub of activity with softball under lights, tennis at night, and horse shoe courts ready to extend hours. Ohio Boxboard beats Akron Public Schools 0 with Pete Hessidence pitching, Kunkler homering, drawing a capacity crowd despite asects. Easton downed the Boxboard girls 10 to 7 as efforts grow in girls tennis singles with four contenders remaining Ruth Webner Charlotte McCulloch Pauline Brit Tom Betty Wilson.
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Ohio
Akron Public Schools
Pete
Pete Hessidence
Kunkler
Ruth Webner
Charlotte_ McCulloch
Pauline ‘Brit‘tom
Betty Wilson
Rixhman Plans Civic Picnic At Chippewa Lake Park
The Rixtman-Corhijuniity group discussed the Pronte picnic scheduled for Monday August 15 at Chippewa Lake Park. Tony Tucelaril, chairman, announced posters are distributed and identification badges will replace tickets. Arrangements for rides and amusements remain similar to last year with some free activities and paid options. various contests will be arranged with prizes donated by local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rixtman- “Corhijuniity
Chippewa‘ Lake Park
City Hall
Tony
Tucelaril
Busifeaamen
Tucemaril
Rittnan Mmerchanta
Picnic Day Plans Close to Readiness for Chippewas Lake
A local planning group outlines transport and timing for the annual picnic at Chippewas Lake. Some buses depart at 330 dollars? and return at 10 30 a m. stores including Ohio Boxbonns Co will close for the day. food shops likely open morning hours then close by noon. Officials distributed notices detailing closing times and event schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poraona
Chippewas Lake
Ohio-Boxbonns Co
Biremnosa
Caride
Picniec
Hittmav'a
StatadSir
Tpucdioardl
Local Fire Museum Plans Favorable Community Celebration
James Hilo, chairman, urges a Labor Day style celebration with firemen planning the affair. Mayor Haker says volunteers will arrange the program if other groups cooperate. A committee of Auliets, Fradrick, and Rev. Fradrick backs the plan, with Young in charge of recreation. Merchants back the idea as a social event, a traffic lighting ordinance discussed, and promotion for a free baseball day planned to draw city children to an ice game.
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James Hilo
Y Fire Mon'atoinmites
Haker
Rittman
Auliets du Dresent
Fradrick
Fireneon
Wenger
A. J. Wenger
FE. Woyat
Chas. Wald
Tlb Young
Evening band crowds scarce fans puzzled by show times
A radio style notice recounts Saturday night band lack of crowd while Sundays draw crowds but no band. Martha Raye praised for stage vitality over screen. A newborn son of Mr and Mrs Suilwiff born seven pounds seven ounces at seven hours on the seventh day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Raye
Dogaily
Clevelands Palaee
Denny Galenouse Leads Cleveland Victory This Week
Denny Galenouse cheered all of BH when he won that game this week for Cleveland and went the full route. The new series of ads by Charlie Wald and Rock's Shell Station will offer interesting rhyme and philosophy to followers in the Press. Ralph White is spending long hours on the marquee at the Diana theatre. Rittman children should have a big time at J. R. Edwards Shows coming to town next week, entertaining Rittman for years. Carol songs stir memories of youth.
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Tim Young
Denny Galenouse
Cleveland
Doylestown
Indians
Charlie Wald
Shell
Ralph White
Diana Theatre
Rittman
J. R. Edwards
Edwards
Appearance of Grade School Improves Each Day
The grade school building 13 shows a neater look as window sashes are repainted and new steps installed this week. Last week the belfry received a fresh coat of paint and the overall appearance of the school improved considerably.
Jailed for 100 dollar fine after auto collision case
A man named Hunter pleaded guilty before Mayor Roy Hinker in Orrylile shortly after a collision involving a rear engine of a vehicle from Sterling. He was fined 100 dollars with costs and suspended sentence, and released after paying the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marahal
Westratman
Fon Hunter
Orrylile
Quays Ientai
Sterling
Ara
Hunter
Roy “Hinker
War
Village to install 30 new mercury lamps downtown
Rittman council passed first reading of an ordinance approving 30 new mercury lamps funded by the Martin Reserve Power Co. The lights, brighter than present, will cost $65 per lamp yearly, replacing fixtures on Main Street. Civic Association urges prompt action, with two more readings needed before final passage. The project aims to brighten the town and support a better lighting program.
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Ohio
Stoy Baker
Tiguita
Nega
Wadsworth
Baker
Marldn
Power Co
Counell
G.te-Roberts-Prefeee
Civic Association
Robert Wopeer
The
Association
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Sterling General
Rotary
Kent State
Rittman-omany
Roy Baker
Chas. Heffelman
Marshal
Creston Man
Rittman Mail
Easton
Hootha -Net
Todat
EY Eiaad
Corneil Anid
Tte
Butler -Atreat
Daker
Toccnardi Mate
Vinton
C. KE. Rhonomus
Elsass
Jack Renek
Wadaworth Hospital
Jack
Coats
Suseine
Counciman
James Grove
Joseph Brown
Jamios Tilo
Pepie
Central Park
Cornell
Chy
Halls Jauditorium
Chippéwatake Park
Makeu
PWA
Grant
Sollciter C. E
Rittman’s Street
Wee
Gelumbua
Reg.ular
Aleamae
Kenneth Osborne
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