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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1934

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Post Office Clerk Exam Held at Rittman High School

A U S post office clerk examination was held today at Rittman High School with nine participants. Applicants were mailed to the district manager and twelve cards were returned. The list of examinees includes Clyde Kindly, Fisworth Breneman, Mia Verna Hilty, Willard Hilty, Raymond Sani, Robert Freed, Harold Steiner, Charles Crawford, and Glenn Ritter. The process aims to fill substitute clerk vacancies and occasional regular clerk jobs, based on seniority and service. Regular clerk pay starts at 1700 per year with five grades rising to 2100, promotions after one year in each grade, and adjustments at quarter starts after one year of satisfactory service.

Cient Rittman Thist Clyde Kindly Fisworth Brenneman Mia Verna Hilty Willard Hilty Raymond Sanl Robert Harold Steiner Charles, Grawford Glenn Ritter

Ohio launches relief projects for non manual workers

The state relief commission announced a statewide program to provide work for about 9 000 unemployed non manual workers in 68 counties. It allotted 110 000 dollars to county directors for August projects including planning health welfare education arts and clerical tasks with wages starting at 2 50 dollars per day. Wayne County received 12 .注意

Ohio State Relief Commission Wayne County

No Special Enrollments for Veterans At Washington

Veterans are advised that no special enrollments will be authorized in Washington for Emergency Conservation Work. Going to Washington will not grant immediate CCC enrollment. veterans will be selected locally or from the District of Columbia based on home location, with no eastern-state vacancies available.

Administrator of Veterans' Affairs Washington Ccc The Veterans Administration Columbia Gates

Rittman Schools Open September 4th

Rittman schools will begin classes on Tuesday September 4, according to Superintendent Garvey. Pupils are urged to bring their school bunks to the opening day and submit them with their dues.

Rittman Rittman - Schools Bern

Storm damages chimneys at multiple homes on North Second Street

A Wednesday morning thunderstorm struck the Frank Starr property on North Second Street tearing off a chimney but causing no fire damage thanks to a slate roof. Wayne Kurtz, Earl Franks families reside there. A chimney at Charles Mef felman home was struck. At William Mills home a radio antenna burned out and Derry Mills suffered a minor arm burn from sparks.

Frank Starr North Second Street Wayne Kurtz Earl Franks Charles Meffelman William Mill Derry Mills

Harpster Music Certificates Awarded to Woodrow Students

Certificates for satisfactory completion of the summer Thringle course at Woodrow Harpster were awarded to Dorothy Aurand Beverly Jane Wolfe and Margie Higg. The fall term starts September 10 for 15 weeks. A free scholarship for one boy aged six to eight in Rittman covers one hour weekly lessons in the instrument piano.

Thringle Muale—Atudents Woodrow Harpster Btudenta Dorothy ‘Aurand Beverly Jane Wolfe Margie Higg Rittman

Letter from Bill Bodager about farming life in Sardis Ohio

The 1934 letter to Ben Hershey from Bill Bodager recounts daily farm tasks in Sardis Ohio with his brother Bob and cousin Boyd. He describes milking cows, pasturing in an unfenced field, pumping water, gathering wood, and odd details like catching water snakes. The siblings plan trips to Antioch, a hike home, and a shopping trip with their gray horse, inviting their father to visit and asking for postcards.

Ben Fred Bob Wenger Antioch Retta Boyd Bill Ben Bodager

Christian Ginghery Dies In Wayne County Home

Christian Ginghery a former resident of Chippewa township died Monday evening at 8 30 o clock in the Wayne county home where he had lived for several years He was a mute The funeral was held in the county home Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock and interment was in the home cemetery L Ebert was in charge of services

Ice Cream Social Planned by Brethren WWAJS

A local Brethren group will sponsor an ice cream social Saturday evening near the square stand. Patricia Steiner and her family are noted in the report after Sunday an accident left her with a broken forearm. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Steiner of Ohio Avenue.

M. S. Will I ‘Stand Patricia’ Steiner Lewis -Stelogr Ohio _avenue

Rotary District 21 to Meet Thursday in Ashland

Rotarians of the 21st District plan a Thursday meeting August 23 at the Savings Bank building. District Governor Alva F. Gluck will speak. Delegations from Ashland, Mansfield, Londonville, Wooster and other towns are to attend. An intercity luncheon is set for Wednesday afternoon August 22 at Long Lake.

Rotary Clubs Wrector Bask Alva F. Gluck Massiilon Saint Wa Qnworth Long Lutke Loudonville Ashland Millersburg Wooster Rittman Orrville

Gasser Hartzler Nuptials Sunday at A C Church

Miss Bertha Hartzler became the bride of Arthur Gasser Sunday afternoon at the Apostolic Christian church. Rev Noah Hartzler officiated as the congregation, friends and relatives witnessed the ceremony. The bride wore a blue fall outfit and attendants included Benjamin Hartzler. A reception for 66 guests followed at the bride's parents home in Marshallville. The couple will reside on Mr Gasser's farm west of Rittman with many relatives attending from distant towns.

Bertha Hartzler Arthur Gasser Apostolic Christian Church Noah Hartzler Wis Benjamin Hartzler Amos Hartzler Marshallville Gasser Emma Gasser Sterling Mr. Gasner Rittman Della Kaiser Shadyside Ohio Carl Gagnér Samily Sophia Slatenhouser Emma Anna Leah Horn Noahamgartner Mdry Emma Zale Hrper Nechtold Mra Sohn Fsirbury

Three Bruised After Barn Leaning Rail Collapse

Myrtle Trent Doris Trent and Mike Getz suffered cuts and bruises when a broken rail caused a 12 foot fall from a barn at Gettings farm south of Rittwan Wednesday evening. They were treated by a doctor and released.

Myrtle Doris Trent Mike Getz Emmet ‘Gettings Farm Ritt‘wan Trent Roy Brent

Court Briefs Report Three Assault Affidavits in Doylestown

Three affidavits charging assault and battery were filed in Justice Van Nest's court against men from Tanagath Doylestown. Fritz Kovantvich of Warwick faced charges for striking Gloyd Lowther after being asked to leave. Harold Schendel of Burbank and Arthur Winkler of Sterling denied countersuit. Wayne county men face mutual assault charges from a quarrel after the Kovantvich incident. Deputy John Keltier assisted.

John G. van “Nest Tanagath Doylestown Fritz Kovanivich Warwick S Lowther Tarefred Kovantvich Harold Schendel Burbank Arthur Winkler Sterling Wayne County John ‘Keltier

Seavers Begins 30 Day Jail Term in County Court

Ernest TM Seavers of Doylestown began a 30 day sentence in the county jail Tuesday after being sentenced by Mayor H B Ford on an intoxication charge.

Ernest Seavers Doylestown H. B. Ford

Granted A Divorce for Iris Taylor from Frank Taylor

Judge Walter Mougey granted Iris Taylor a divorce from Frank Taylor on Saturday. Attorney K H Hoover represented Mrs Taylor in the proceedings.

Iris Taylor Frank‘ Taylor Walter Mougey Taylor K. H. Hoover

Property Sale In Rittman Not Offered At Wooster Court House

A fragmented notice states Weiss property in Rittman was scheduled for sale Saturday at Wooster court house but was not offered. The item mentions readiness and phrasing is unclear but indicates the sale did not proceed as planned.

Weiss Rittman the Wooster Court

Chippewa township education board announces teachers

The Chippewa township board of education lists teachers for grades one through ten, names the superintendent and principal, and notes shifts in staff. No. 6 school is abandoned with students redistributed. bells from towers to be preserved or sold. grounds sound and repairs planned. A new system for credit on school books is created by Charles Kerr and Clarence Dannemiller. An International Harvester bus is acquired for transport, with a body to be added by Jackney Bus Body of Wilson. Driver yet to be hired. license plates and insurance details to be provided by contracting party.

Hazel Harvey Lawrences Mann Dwight Hathaway Beatrice Althans Theodore Gants Martha Mahaffey Francis Kerr Naall Chenedy Jénale Gill Norman. Chaffin Dulabahn Sirs Ltving Mumaw Hershel-Wwintera Méta Meran Nancy. Daniel Dannemiller Charles' Kerr Clarence Dannemiller International Harvester Jackney Bus Company of Wilson Carolinas St

Kreiders Sail for Turkey Saturday

Postol Mass August 13 Ter mann H Kreider son of Mr and Mrs Henry R Kreider of Wadsworth Ohio and his wife Hettie S Kreider daughter of Mrs Katie Sharp of Wadsworth Ohio sail August 18 on the SS Rex to Istanbul Turkey where Mr Kreider will resume duties as distant treasurer and business manager for the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions amid a furlough return with several gifts for Congrega churches.

Postol Mass Termann H. ‘Kreider Henry R. Kreider Wads‘worth Ohio Hettie S. Kreider Katie Sharp Wdaworth Istanbul Turkey Kreider

African Missionary to Occupy Pulpit at Milton Church

Rev Donald M Loman, returning African missionary, will occupy the pulpit at Milton Presbyterian church this Sunday. Dr William Bryce of Wooster had been scheduled to speak next Sunday but illness led to the missionary stepping in.

Donald M. Loman Milton, Presbyterian Church William Bryce Wooster

Births in Gan yard and Salt streets add three new children

Mr and Mrs Arnold Bean Gan yard street welcome a girl Tuesday morning. Mr and Mrs Gordon Booth announce a 10 pound boy James William. Mr and Mrs Norman Wellman 38 Salt street greet a girl born August 10.

Arnold Bean Ganyard Street Gordon Booth James William Norman Wellman Salt Street

Marriage License Arthur Ganser and Bertha Hartzler

Arthur D. Ganser of Sterling a farmer and Bertha E. Hartzler of Marshallville a housekeeper obtain a marriage license from Rev Noah Hartzler of Rittman.

Arthur D. Ganser Sterling Farmer Bertha E. Hartzler Marshallville Noah Hartzler Rittman

Drowned Boy Body Searched Along River Styx

A search by police and volunteers in Wood County follows leads after a boy drowned near White City. The river name and location appear garbled but indicate ongoing discovery efforts around the Chippewa area with sheriff’s office involvement. The search extended into the evening until about six hours after the time of the incident.

Ud Street George Me White Chu River Styx Ararch Temalindd Tie White Gily Morris Swollee Bongadh Ais Chippewa Roatan Wooster

Estimated Costs For Improving Highways in Wayne County

State plan outlines highway improvements totaling 3 568 miles with upgrades on Wooster Dover Road Paint and Salt Creek areas. Projects include grading draining paving with brick and bituminous surfaces, with estimated costs around 77 589 04 and 12 758 83 for Wayne County segments and related routes.

Wayne County George White Calumbua Wooster Dover Road Paint Salt Creek Cleveland-Wooster City of Wayne ‘County Ashland-Woostee Plain Woopster

Wayne County Receives Share of License Money

Governor White urged quick distribution of motor vehicle funds to counties. Frank Wert said checks dated August 9 totaling 1 365 486.48 were mailed last week. Wayne County gets 11 102.40, Cuyahoga 237 988.80, Hamilton 94 615.20 in the latest disbursement.

George White Ohio Frank Wert Wayne County Cuyahoga Harkiton Cincinnati

Ohio School Bus Inspection Program Advances

State Highway Patrol leads a statewide bus inspection program with systematic checks of all bus equipment and drivers. Wayne County buses start August 2 with inspections at 9 am for western townships and 1 pm for eastern, guiding each bus to the grandstand area. Inspections are in cooperation with the Department of Education and county superintendents. corrections rest with the county superintendent. Supporting officials Dr. B O Skinner and Frank Ranadellas express strong backing for the campaign.

Ohio Waynes Busacs Rannabaker phlef_investgator State Highway Patrol Olvsa- Toue State Department of Education B.0. Skinner Frank t-Ranadellas Ohio County Superintendents

Ham contest at Salt Street Restaurant ends in contest snag

The Salt Street Restaurant held a ham contest with weekly prizes linked to Werger's Deah Market. Clyde Artrip sustained a serious injury Monday in an incident described as involving binding wood.

Salt Street Werger Deah Clyde Artrip

Trent River Club Second Outing At Meet

Trent River Club held its second outing via Ohla Prein and Rives Fishing Mh. About 2 dozen fishermen attended, sharing stories of past experiences. Officers were reelected. J H H Fisher president, Meher Kollet vice president, and Mra WP Ish treasurer. An enjoyable afternoon concluded with a charge of tea and fresh ments.

Ohla Prein Rives Fishing Lars Ergwd Fauntler Sohy Thay Gelsliger Mra. Gee Eniniert J. HH Fisher Peealdents Meher Kollet Mra WP Ish Hong Proeant

Luthera Schaefer Becomes Bride of Hershel Myers

Miss Luthera Kathryn Schaefer daughter of Mr and Mrs John Schaefer becomes the bride of Hershel Myers of Wadsworth at the Waitsworth Church of Christ. Relatives and few friends attend. Rev G H Holcomb Kansas City Mo. Bride wears white embroidered organdy gown. flowers yellow roses and baby’s breath. Reception at the home of the bride’s parents. After reception they depart for Niagara Falls New York City and Canada.

Miax Luthera Kathryn ‘Schaefer Aid Mors John OC. Schaefer Boone Stershel Myers Wadsworth Waitsworth Church of Christ Revi GH. Holcomb Kanena City Ni Ows Avani Watney Ang Ferm

Wayne County 4-H Club Picnic Set for Saturday

Wayne County 4-H members gather at the Experiment Station on Saturday August 18 for the annual 4-H picnic featuring hemp health and dairy livestock judging contests starting at 10 am. Winners receive free entry to the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. Local clubs and 4-H members from Wayne County eligible to compete across home economics demonstrations style review crops team contests and health tests.

Tnd Wayne County Wayne Consty Junto Columbus Wayne Atyle

Dostal Passes Entrance Requirements for State

Dostal, Juratiudes Dostal of 149 Main Street, completed entrance requirements at Ohio State University. Freshman Week begins Sept 27 to acquaint students with campus life, leading to first classroom work on October 2.

Juratiudes Dostal Ohio State Univer Tater Y Freahmén Witl

Saturday night winners of the Board of Trade weekly awards

Saturday night winners of the Board of Trade weekly awards were Harry Doty five dollars Mrs Jacob Kauffman two dollars Esther Amatutz twenty nine dollars and others including Felix Russell Wafferman Poholsky Charles Rosenberg and Fred Stocker each thirty one dollars.

Board of Trade Harry Doty Jacob Kauffman Esther Amatutz Felix Russell_Walfferman Poholsky Charles Rosenberg Fred Stocker

Real Estate Transfers In Chippewa and Milton Townships

Real estate transfers listed include Union Joint Stock Land Bank to B Etling for 80 acres in Chippewa Township. O Secrest to Arlanda Winters for one fourth acre in Milton. H D Faber to Chas Wilson in Doylestown. JtH Fisher to C E Wilson in Orrville.

Union Joint Stock Land Bank Ft. B. Etling Chippewa V. O. Secrest Arlanda Winters Milton Two D.' Faber Chas Wilson Doylestown J.th.’ Fisher C._E.Wilson Orrville

Voters choose winners amid mixed county returns

Voters across the county favored Democrats in many races, with Martin J. Davey leading the Ohio governor race for the Democrats and Brown winning the Republican tally. John Bartell and John Kropf gathered notable local support, while endorsements and write-ins appeared in several contests.

Voters Cast Totals For State Officials and Judges

A fragmented OCR list shows precinct totals for governor lieutenant governor and other state offices. Names include Thomas J. Martin for Secretary of State, Joseph T. Fermagon for Treasurer, and Harold G. Mosler among candidates. Supreme Court and Court of Appeals judges listed with partial figures. continuations noted as continued on page five.

Manin le Davey Iy Ecacee Hy Mubbell Veri William G Plokrel c Sharles Sawyer Oy Sessevsee Prank Cayo O Milton Cox Dan A .Gunsatt Vicz Dohohey a . Charles _Weat George, White Essbeeeeese Gorigressman Carge Clarke G. Doughty Chas S. Leasure Charles Olive Joy “Wright Stephen’ M Yohling Upreme Frank W. Emallk McPride Robert Nowwea B. Zimmerman Congress Willam R. Thom John’ Wein Taisceaeaee Court of Appeals Edwin Wertz Chas. L. McDonald Charles Wt Raedel Herman W. Selkel State Central Committee Harriet K. Sharp Robert S. Cox General Assembly Russell L. Caldwell Corwin H. Swan Glenn B. Harmon

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