Seth Greenback Drama Relic Performed in Rittman Twenty Years Ago
An article recalls a 37 year old local drama titled Seth Greenback directed by Wood Gish in Rittman on a March Saturday. Cast included W A Gish now in Taft California and Mrs Joe Maxwell later of Cleveland, with other residents such as David Lance and Pat Murdawn. The program mixed burlesques and popular songs with a 10 cent to 25 cent admission for a reserved seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Gish
Rittman
Dodger
Pritz
Johnny
Poole
Maxwell
Addie Stine
Tor Maxwell
Primle Wie
F W Hickin Rittman
Ida Flo Haun Onow
Gish
Fritz
Nrit
Medina minister resigns after four years at Medina Church
Rev W R Moffett of the Medina Church of Christ resigned his pastorate effective November Island following years of differences with an element in the church over his involvement with the Ku Klux Klan. A Medina County Gazette excerpt hints at pressure from the official board and says Moffett intends to remain in Medina.
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W R Moffett
Medina Church of Christ
Medina County Gazette
Rev Moffet
Moffett
Am and Mrs Warren Bodager Named as Delegates
Mr and Mrs Warren Bodager members of the American Legion and Auxiliary were elected delegates to the state convention of peace in Zanesville Ohio on August 18 and 19 The duo will represent their organizations at the gathering and uphold their duties with distinction.
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Warren Bodager
American Legion
Auxiliary
Eace
Zanesville
Ohio
Dusky Brothers Mourn Father Death in Indiana
The Dusky brothers, Chas and Pat, are summoned home to Indiana by the death of their father. Details are scarce, noting only the death occurred Saturday morning. The family visited Rittman two weeks prior. Mrs. Ed Boyce is a daughter of the deceased.
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Dusky
Indiana
Mrs Dusky
Rittman
Mr Dusky
Ed. Boyce
Florida couple visits Ravenna for tornado damage repairs
Tourists from Florida Mr and Mrs Lewis, formerly of Ravenna Ohio, spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Pardee Sigler. They own Ravenna property badly damaged by the June tornado and come to order repairs. The Lewises now run a thriving fernery business in Florida.
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Lewis
Florida
Ravenna
Ohio
Pardee Sigler
Dolores and Gregg Mare First Contribution to Relief Fund
Dolores and Waldice Gregg and Mare make an early donation to the SACKLE COOGAN fund supporting relief for the Near East. The drive continues as organizers urge further gifts from the community.
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Dolores and
Walbine Gregg& Mare
Sackle Coogan Fund
Death Summons Howard Friedt in Akron Area
The town mourns Howard Friedt who died after a long illness. He was married to Ida Dwortz and leaves a young daughter, a twin brother, and many friends. Funeral services and interment occurred near Smithville after a period of support from the community.
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Ida Dwurtz
Smithville
Daugh
Carl
Bridge Ladies Host Luncheon Honor Philadelphia Guest
Mrs Predmek Bo Snydet Cuter hosted a bridge afternoon on Thursday with guests Miss Polythe Bo Berrie of Philadelphia and Mrs Whitaker of Woosta. Three tables competed won by Mrs JoW Stull and Mrs NON Meter, followed by a two course luncheon for out of town visitors including Miss Favthe Ro Ferré and Mrs Whitaker.
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Predmek
Bridge
Polythe Bo Berrie
Philadelphat
Eta
Nasturtiams
Jow Stull
Mre
Non Meter
Misa
Ferré
Phalieelphia
W G Whitiser
Francia Whitaker
Woost
Fredrick Warner
Ormille
New York
Donation Brings Vast Library to Rittman School
The Board of Education secured a large portion of the late Lee Elliott's library, donated by Elliott heirs. Books include World history, Gibbon’s Decline and Fall, Scott works, Warpers magazines, Geographic magazines, and other volumes. President Long checker calls it a welcome addition to the school library.
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Board of Education
Lee Elliott
Whriry Mesar
Harter
Warper
Geographic
United Brethren Sunday School Picnic at Chippewa Lake
The United Brethren Sunday School picnic was held at Chippewa Lake on Tuesday afternoon with ideal weather and a large turnout. Autos were arranged for those needing rides and a regular program of events and sports took place around the lake, with Rev Barton active among the crowd.
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United Brethern
Chippewa Lake
Barton
Rittman Wins Second Money in Local Baseball Tourney
Rittman nines boosted their treasury by finishing second in a Sunday baseball tournament at an unnamed site. They won the opener 4 to 1 and lost to Medina 3 to 2 in an eight inning final. Clarke of Wadsworth pitched well in both games.
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Wadaworth
Rittman
Medina
Wenger Suffers Finger Injury In Market Incident
A Friday accident at Wenger Measures left L Vi Wenger with a severed forefinger and part of the second finger. The man, identified as Muti, appeared dazed and disappeared from the market area Saturday. Medical equipmentshortfalls were noted, with a hand powered grinder suggested as safer.
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White
UW M Wenger
Muti
Entertainers Charm Guests at Forstner Cottage Gathering
Members of the Friday afternoon club and guests were hosted at the Forstner cottage on Turkey Foot Lake last Friday. They left Rittman in the morning with baskets, enjoyed noon meals, and spent the day boating and relaxing. The host couple Fred and Flo were praised as royal entertainers and the group returned in the evening, calling the day memorable.
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Forstner
Turkey Foot Lake
Rittman
Oinein
Fred
Flo
Chautauqua Week Approaching in Rittman
Rittman gears up for Chautauqua Week with a strong local committee and plan. The event draws on town effort and helps fund education for many college students while bringing in out of town dollars. The piece urges residents to support the program and notes national boosters praise the effort.
Rittman Grange Hosts Morning Meeting and Birthday Observance
Rittman Grange held a morning session with programs on saving duty and a prayer, followed by a watermelon treat offered by the birthday committee led by George and Bertha Lane. Lecturers announced plans for September and invited Montville Orange to present a program on August 22 at Poos Siedina Co.
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Javentie Birthday Committee
Bern Steed
Berths Lance
Othe Atgurt
Orange
Montville Orange
Poo Siedina Co
Mary Horst Injured in Auto Accident Near Home
Sunday evening about eight o'clock Miss Mary Horst, a venerable resident near the village, suffered a scalp wound after stepping into the path of a car driven by Walter Morrison and traveling from Cres ton to his Cres ton home. Medical aid was given and severe injury was not expected.
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Mary Horat
John Kline
Walter Morrison
Morrison
Rittman
Creston
Miss Horst
Horst
Auto turns over at Reca Hill near Doylestown
Monday morning around 1030 a Dodge touring car with a man and woman on board and a Pennsylvania license turned turtle at Red's Hill near Doylestown. One rear wheel skidded, tipping the car and crushing the top but the occupants escaped with minor injuries and the car could continue after quick repairs.
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AUTO
Reca Hill
Red’s Hill
Doylestown
Primary voter turnout in Rittman described
The notice states that the primary vote in Rittman was not large compared with the last general election. It emphasizes voting as a sacred privilege and urges citizens to notify the right candidates, praising those who turned out and fulfilled their duty as voters.
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Naual
Rittman
Comparinon
Burglars Enter Leo Stoolmiller Garage on the Hill
Burglars struck again in Rittman at dusk, entering the Leo Stoolmiller garage. Officials alerted local businesses. thieves fled, no other entries reported. Town fears and hopes for catching the pilferers grow as residents remain on edge.
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Leo
Lawn fete held at WM Longs home by Royal Neighbors
The Royal Neighbors of America auxiliary of MW of A hosted a lawn fete at North Matnat on Tuesday evening. Cold weather hindered ice cream, but a good turnout enjoyed the event.
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WM. Longs
America
MW of A
Mong
North
Matnat
Telephone company updates to modern home phones in city
Vhonds Bing announces change of several hundred phones to the latest type replacing old sets. New phones require no ringing to reach central. Replacements and two boards for old and new numbers are planned. New directories will be issued and service should improve to resemble other cities.
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Mow and
QO Telephone Company
Anay
Eiftian
Que
Wells Hit In New Oil Territory Near Wooster
Two new wells have struck oil outside the Wooster field in new territory. One well was struck on a farm southwest of Rittman and another near Smithville. The finds suggest potential for more drilling activity closer to Rittman.
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Wooster
Rittman
Smithville
Concert Hope Without Local Band This Summer
The note regrets the absence of a local band for summer events and suggests hiring one with small business contributions. A midweek concert is preferred to fit store hours and maximize community enjoyment.
Speeding Arrest Spurs Medina County Court Action
Deputy Walter Roshon arrested a Riftman man on the south pike for speeding. Justice W P Ainsworth found the defendant guilty and imposed a fine of $1000 and costs. Local residents contribute to Medina County for speeding and advocate safer roads.
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Walter Roshon
Madina County
South Pike
Justice of the Peace
W P_ Ainsworth
Rittman
Medina County
Bake Sale by Brethren Church Ladies Saturday
The Brethren Church ladies will hold a bake sale Saturday afternoon at 2 30 at Brenneman Grocery. Proceeds support church initiatives.
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Ladies of the Brethern Church
Brenneman
Brenneman's Grocery Packing Stock Lard sale
Brenneman's Grocery advertises lard stock packing at 35e per pound and 26c per pound in a pricing note listing multiple pack sizes.
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Pat Dusky
Waldice Trega
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Winoone
Sostero
purkoDs
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Wealbog Paotare
Ogy Ahram
Pier ¢ Wees
Stoneday
Vkron
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Howat Friedt
Baer
Pat Bury
Homer
Sirdores
Waridine
Children of
Akron
Simon
Taudt
Poward
Rutten
The
Ohio Salt
Longchecker
Wenger
Pred Forstner
Comiflitteca
Chauteuqua
Progran
Cchautauquas
United States
Aurely
Ling
Rittman Grange News
Rittwnan Grange
enta—Douris
Peter Towns
Cedarhiens
Fern Steel
Bertha
Lane
Dads Askor
the Grange
Pete
Frank Yarmaan
Aine Baer
Ralph — Pisber
Win Kanengtaer
Otsuslon Bar
Lance
Eo Statner
Mary Horst
IV Rittman
Medina County Savings & Lean Co
Wadsworth
Hood Wells
Bake Sale
Bittman
Hershey & Rohrer
Brenneman’s Grocery
the Rittman Savings Bank
Pastime Theatre
Willard Landis
Aociety
Meeloka Dorthiek Dn
Milton Presbyterian
Riptman
Arnet
Wacil
the Rittman Automobile Club
Snyder
the Rittman Baking Co
Jess
Bickster Electrical Building
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