Service notes of Marines and soldiers in WWII area
Cpl Bill W Bodager selected for Washington preparatory school with aim of entering the Naval Academy. Pvt Leo Matz seriously wounded in action July 27. previously wounded in Sicily, awarded Purple Heart Silver Star and Combat Infantry Medal. Pvt Matt married to Bernice Wright. sister Bette in Air-WAC. Marlynn at home. A/S Harold R Johnson completed basic flying at Stockton Field California. to attend Army advanced flying school for silver pilot wings. 2nd Lt Theodore McConnell awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for meritorious service in India after 36 missions and 324 combat hours. expected to become 1st Lt September 1. Sgt Ralph J Busson of Doylestown is in 82nd Airborne holding inland Normandy post-D Day. Pvt Donald R Snell overseas with new address. Pvt Wayne M Rufener to be addressed at Camp Joseph T Robinson Arkansas. Bill Oehler home from the wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Bill W. Bodager
U. S. Marines
Washington, D. C
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Bill W Bodager
Marine Barracks
Navy Yard
Washington
D. C
Edith Matz
Pvt
Leo Matz
Pvt Matz
Matt
Bernice Wright
Leroy
Bette
Marlynn
Scotland
Harold R Johnson
Stockton Field
California
Lorenz Johnson
N State St
Theodore McConnell
T B McConnell
State St
India
McConnell
Ralph J. Busson
Doylestown RD
Parachute Infantry Regiment
82Nd —Airborne
Normandy
Donald R Snell
Holys
New York
Republicans Plan County Picnic August 23
A M Wenger Milton Township chairman for transportation announces the Republican County picnic at Wooster City Park on August 23 at 6 p m. Governor candidate James G Stewart will speak at 7 p m in Chippewa Township. Harry C Alden Marshallville R D arranges transport with Henry Heyl general chairman and Sheriff Ed Mills transportation chair.
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A M Wenger
Second St
Milton Township
Wooster City
James G .Stewart
Chippewa Township
Harry C Alden
Marshallvile R. D
Henry Heyl
Ed Mills
Weathering It All as Browns Hope for World Series Fans
Akron born Luke Sewell steers his St Louis Browns toward a potential World Series run while local fans dream of bigger crowds. A bus rider from the hills says he plans to stay away from permanent return, finding the flat plains hard to endure. Bill Newberry and Posey Heirs retire from active duty and seek rest, while Posey’s bench story for Tib Young recalls a fatigued football moment.
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Akron
Luke Sewell
St Louis Browns
Posey
Tib Young
Tibby
Miss Nancy Camp Hosts Nine At Sisterhood Gathering
Miss Nancy Camp presided over a Sisterhood of Mary and Martha gathering with nine members and a guest Miss Mary Hayden. Miss Helen Snickel led the program and Miss Carol Stanley of Congress visited family in the host home of Mr and Mrs L Ebert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Camp
Mary Hayden
Mary
Martha
Helen Snickel
Carol Stanley
Congress
L. Ebert
Kenneth Lance
College St
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cleveland
Armstrong
B . Harrison
Wooster
Gail Lance
New York City
Kenneth Seebauer
Ohio State University
Marlynn Matz
Ganyard Jr
Cincinnati
Bette
C. L. White
Bedford
Anna Zink
Mt. Vernon
Alfred Garrad
N. State Street
Bud” Yochheim
Morehead City
Yanks Win Softball Playoff at Recreation Field
The Yanks led by Glenn McConnell won the post season championship game 11 to 8 over the Cards captained by Chuck Hawkins. Francis Hostetler earned the win as pitcher in the deciding contest held last Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yanks
Glenn McConnell
Recreation Field
Chuck Hawkins
Francis Hostetler
Rotarians Hear Of Trips To Mexico
Rotary club members enjoyed a noon travelogue on free trips to Mexico presented by C. L. Viering president of the City Cab Co of Akron. Attendees included R. W. Emerson Evan W. Owens Dr P S Goss and Fred Ebbs as guests. President Kanehl presented the club budget for the new year with a five year expense comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
C. L.viering
City Cab Co
Akron
R. W. Emerson
the Wooster Club
Evan W. Owens
Barberton
P S. Goss
Wadsworth
Fred Ebbs
Hobart
Ind
Rittman Schools
F. O. Kanehl
Real estate transfer from Ebert to Griner in Rittman
A. L. and Lillian T. Ebert transfer Rittman property to Emmett F. and Alpha M. Griner for a stated price of $1. The notice records a name pair and a minimal consideration in a property transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L
Lillian T. Ebert
Emmett F
Alpha M. Griner
Rittman Property
Waste Paper Drive Nets Five Pounds Per Capita In Town
Rittman ends a two week campaign with nine tons salvaged from waste paper. Trucks from Hershey & Rohrer Ohio Boxboard Co and Walter Keating collected in afternoon and evening after town canvass by Boy Scouts and public address system. The drive averages over five pounds per person, indicating strong future salvage prospects in communities with limited outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Rittman Waste Paper Co
Hershey & Rohrer
Ohio Boxboard Co
Walter Keating
Boy Scouts
Hummel
Bittman
War Shock Hits Kenneth Ott as He Tries Civilian Life
Kenneth E. Ott, one of Rittman’s first discharged soldiers, is adjusting to civilian life after serving in North Africa and Sicily. He was called for a six month checkup at Crile General Hospital for a severe nervous condition. Ott fought through nineteen days of brutal combat near Salerno, later discharged from the Army with a small pension. He, his wife Roberta Garrad, and their daughter live south of town. he works at Will-Burt Company in Orrville and continues to struggle with sleep and memories of Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth E. Ott
W. Ott
North State St
Rittman
Crile General Hospital
Parma
Ott
North Africa
Camp Shenango
Roberta Garrad
Pot Ott
Sicily
Salerno
Battle Creek
Mich
Kenneth Ott
Will-Burt Company
Orrville
Italy
Births Report From Wadsworth Hospital Brief Notices
A son Herald Douglas born to Tech Sgt and Mrs Herald W Mongey last Thursday August 10 at Wadsworth Municipal Hospital. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Campbell of Salt Street Monday August 14 at Wadsworth Hospital. A son Wesley Jr born to Mr and Mrs Wesley First of Marshallville R D Sunday August 13 at Wadsworth Hospital. A son born to Mr and Mrs Daniel W Hilty of RH D Sterling at Beeson Hospital Wooster Monday morning. father serves in U S Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tech
Herald W Mongey
Herald Douglas
Wadsworth Municipal Hospital
Ralph Campbell
Salt St
Wadsworth Hospital
Wesley, Jr
Wesley
Marshallville
R. D
U. S. Navy
Beeson Hospital
Wooster
Daniel W. Hilty
RH. D. Sterling
Court briefs rise to appeals over ballot name clash
The case known as the ballots contest from Wayne County centers on the use of Jack Critchfield’s name on the Republican ballot for county prosecutor. C E Rhonemws, a Rittman attorney and Democratic nominee, appeals after a Millersburg judge denied a new trial. Attorneys Robert Critchfield and Karl Hoover of Wooster represent Rhonemws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Appeals
Wayne County
C. E. Rhonetmus
Rittman
Jack Critchfield
District Court of Appeals
Millersburg
Robert Critchfield
Karl Hoover
Wooster
Rhonemws
Twenty men 1-A for army duty in Orrville
Selective Service Board No. 2 at Orrville classified twenty men 1-A for army duty last week. two were older than the rest. The August induction will send 22 men on August 31, with a pre-induction call for 9% to report on the 30th. several are married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinesse
Selective Service Board No. 2
Orrville
Richard J. Koknier
Walter L. Meier
Walter E. Buss, Jr
Ernest F. Csowder
Richard K. Curren
Wayne E. Ferrer
Pawl Gardner
Glenn A. George
Doyle
Geiser
Lee D Groff
James R Hartshorne
Robert L. Hershey
Russell Jacquays, Jr
Thomas L. Kay
Vannell Kaufman
Phillip H. Mergert
Lowell T Perry
Zane F Spangler
French E Tucker
Edsel V. Weber
Applications Available for Soldiers Ballots
Absentee ballot applications are offered at the board of elections in the Wooster courthouse basement. They may be obtained by relatives of armed forces members or any interested person, but only become valid after a relative signs the form. Applications must be picked up in person or by a designated proxy who travels to Wooster to collect and return the form for signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Elections
Wooster
Election Board
Sterling K of P Rodeo Carnival Slated for Sept 10
An All Western Rodeo and Carnival are set for Sunday September 10 starting at 1 30 p m in Sterling. Knights of Pythias Lodge sponsors the event with prizes and ribbons awarded in thirteen rodeo events. The carnival runs late into the night.
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Sterling K of P
Sterling
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Grandfather of Rittman Woman Dies in Seville
William Welday, 84, a Seville resident and retired farmer since 1918, died at 5 am today at his Seville home. Survived by three grandchildren Harold and Glenn Dempsey of Seville and Mrs Karl Gillman of Rittman, and two great grandchildren. Burial in Seville Cemetery. Viewing Friday evening at residence. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm with Rev C H Keim officiating. Burial handled by K L Gillman of Rittman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Welday
Seville
Harold and
Glenn Dempsey
Karl Gilman
Rittman
Ebert Funeral Home
War relics displayed in Houglan window
The Houglan hardware front window features war relics from returned soldiers and sailors including a Japanese flag shells souvenirs a German gun an Italian gun a Chinese newspaper a Gurkha knife and more. Contributions are welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houglan
Rittman
O. A. Houglan
Harvey Hockensmith
Doylestown Marshal Kills Two Rabid Dogs
Walter Evans the Doylestown marshal shot and killed two dogs last week in connection with a rabies quarantine. He has reported to Dog Warden Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Evans
Doylestown
Miles
Rain finally comes to Rittman after eight weeks
Rain fell in showers on Wednesday and Thursday in Rittman, soaking ground and running in gutters. The corn and potato crops are reportedly ruined, with corn crops likely the worst in 25 years and potato yield down about 50 percent, according to county agent G A Dustman. Dairy Day attendees at Wooster Experiment Station were advised to feed drought damaged corn to livestock and not panic into selling cattle at a loss.
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Rittman
Wooster
Funeral Here Wed for Mrs J T Johnson
Funeral services conducted Wednesday at United Brethren church for Mrs. J T Johnson of Wadsworth who died Sunday morning at home. Rev W E Price officiated. burial followed in Rittman cemetery. Survived by husband three sisters and two brothers with many nieces and nephews.
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United Brethren Church
J. T. Johnson
Wadsworth
W. E. Price
Hilliard & Son Funeral Home
Johnson
Catherine
Elias Conrad
Rittman United Brethren Church
Rittman Cemetery
City Council Sets Recreation and Public Works Budget Additions
City Council at City Hall approved additions to the next year’s budget including 1528 for public recreation 394 for the public library 100 for the shade tree commission and 2800 for a new city service truck. They anticipate savings from a new electric light and power ordinance to be passed next meeting and directed that the saving pass to taxpayers in utility services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Shade Tree Commission
Electric Light and Power
Marlow Reserve Power Co
Ccufiell
K. We.Osborne
G. H. Steele
Censtral Park
John Baldwin
Roy Forrer
North Stata
Witlow Brook
Hershey & Rohrer
Safety
Clarence Kunkler
Rittman
Garricks
Zac
Mays
Wadsworth Road
Homer Griner Hospitalized After Truck Collision
Homer Griner of South First is in South Side Hospital Youngstown with severe burns and injuries from a truck crash at 7 p m Thursday. He drove a Continental Baking Co truck on Route 18 near Youngstown when another truck hit at the traffic light. Griner escaped the burning cab and faces several weeks of recovery for burns on his arms and head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Griner
Emmett Griner
South First
South Side Hospital
Youngstown
Griner
Continental Baking Co
Police News Report of Rittman Collision and Guilty Plea
Elijah Spencer of Rittman rear ended two parked cars on Ira Street near Robinet Cut Rate. Chief Charles Heifelman arrested Spencer for driving while intoxicated and he pleaded guilty before Acting Mayor Roy Ferrer, fined 3200 plus costs and paid damages for the other vehicles. Mrs. Mary Lee Britton returned to Gambier after a summer teaching stint and prepared to resume her position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Spencer
Rittman
Robinett Cut Rate Store
Ira Stohl
Robinett
Spencer
Charles Heifelman
Sperker
Roy Ferrer
Mary Lee Britton
Chicas
Mraz Britton
ME Wesnon
Gambier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wayne M Rufener
Co. B
IRTC
Camp Joseph T Robinson
Ark
Bill Oehler
U. S. Naval Base
Londondear
Ireland
South Pacific
U.S
Bill Newberry
Evan C. Bellomy
James Bellomy
Willow Brook
Washington County
Tennessee
Marine Corp
Bert Hornyak
George Hornyak
Pacific
Marine Pec
George
Saipan
P.F.C
Tarawa
San Diego
Wadsworth High School
Gon Rittman
Medina County
Evan
Bellomy
Council
Police News
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