Milton Board Enjoined Over Sterling School Bid
Judge Starp issued a temporary injunction halting Milton township board of education from advertising selling bonds or proceeding with site selection or building of a 50000 dollar Sterling school until the court case on the legality of the election and notice is heard. The restraining order blocks actions pending resolution and a hearing date is to be set.
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Epen
Ernest McCoonell
Milton Township
Starp
Board of Education
Sterling
Babes
Weygandt
Ross
Critchfield
Ettling
Metonpell
Maoes
Sterling Sevon
Stittman
Mainst
Brethren Church
Tabernacle Campaign Attracts Large Crowds In Rittman
The Tabernacle Campaign under the United Brothers Church at Mainstand Ohio is well under way with full tents and large crowds nightly. Rev Fredman and Rev Sam J Swain lead preaching and expect many conversions as Mr Gooseman from Steubenville directs a borus choir and the church orchestra adds musical features. Children’s and girls’ programs run daily in tent with weekly school and shop delegation participation.
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Tabernacle
United Brothern Church
Mainstand
Ohio-are
Fredman
Rittmant
Sam J. Swain
Union Mission
Akron
Swain
K E Gooseman
Steubenville
Gooseman
Rittman
Notice of divorce suit and debt disavowal by Henry Smoyer
Henry Smoyer of Rittman Ohio declares he will not be responsible for any debts incurred by his wife or her sons Henry Smoyer Jr or Henry Smoyer Sr in her name or on his account, effective August 18, 1921, served to all local businessmen.
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Rittman
Mickie the Printer's Devil Debuts in This Issue
The paper introduces Mickie the Printer's Devil starting this issue. He will appear weekly with humorous sayings on the bottom of the local page for an extended period.
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Mickie
eMickie
Annual Kiinit Picnic and Field Day Draws Wide Community Support
The Ohio Boxwould Company and Ohio Salt Company Benefit Society announce the first annual picnic and field day at Chippewa Lake Park on Saturday August 20 2021. The program features contests with cash prizes free merry go rounds dancing barnyard golf and a lake view. Tickets require blue for adults and yellow for children with transport on the B and O at 800 PM. Numerous local merchants contributed prizes and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Boxwould Company
Ohio Salt Company
Benefit Society
Chippewa Lake Park
Bittman Woman Granted Divorce in Wooster Court
Minnie Meechan formerly Shaffer obtained a divorce from James B. Meechan in common pleas court with Judge Starn presiding. The plea cited gross neglect of duty. no children. She reverted to her maiden name, with Karl B. Hoover as her attorney. Mayor Shackleford and D R Lance testified.
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Minnie Meechan
Minnie Shaffer
James B. Meechan
Starn
Common Pleas Court
Wooster
Karl B. Hoover
Card of Thanks for Gust Goffinet Family
The Goffinet family thanks neighbors and friends for help during the illness and at the death of our beloved wife and mother Gust Goffinet and Children.
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Gust Goffinet
Mysterious Death at Sterling Depot After Akron Return
Sterling man McGushin died in the Sterling depot baggage room after returning from Akron on train 15. Authorities consider possible bootleg liquor poisoning pending chemical analysis and coroner inquiry. He left a wife and two children and had over 20 years in railroad work, widely known locally.
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John McQushin
Eric Ror
Sterling
Akron
McGushins
McGushin
Lue
Village council schedules only routine matters
Council met Monday night and planned no further session this week except a special if called. They approved street grading for the Ohio Salt Co and granted monthly light payments to Erle R. R. for crossings. They ordered sidewalk notices and more hitching posts, discussed park owls zoo concerns, and noted a new bridge floor replacement and hydrant repairs.
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Ohio Salt Co
Council
Salt Company
Schendel
Council Toen
Sterling Ave
First-st
Salist
Erle R. R
Rittman Street
Rittman Park
Traim
Huegel's Restaurant Serves Tee Cream Treats
Patrons in mn enjoyed Best-and get' Telling's Tee Cream at Huegel's Restaurant. The quirky slogan beverage drew attention as diners sampled the new dessert offering amid a lively dining room ambiance.
Mayor Boyer Defeated In Wadworth Primary Over Whitlam
The Wadworth mayoral primary was decided when Secretary of State Harvey C. Smith ruled for J. C. Whitlam by one vote over Mayor Boyer. Whitlam won 328 to 37 in the Republican primary, with Boyer likely to pursue an independent bid by petition. The bitter fight among Republicans boosts Democratic hopes for the fall election.
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Wadworth
Harvey C. Smith
J. C. Whitlam
Adid
Boyer
Whitlam
Hoyer
Medina County
Ambbve
Wadsworth
Date for School Opening Set for Sept 12
Repairs at Rittman main school push opening toward mid September or later. A new roof is being installed and Saturday’s roofing left a section unroofed, allowing rain to ruin plastering and delay painting. After completion, janitor Lambert must clean and prepare the building for fall term start.
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Rittman
Lambert
Rittman School
Hospital group forms to back Rittman Wadsworth plan
The movement to secure a partnership with the Wadsworth hospital organized in Rittman by electing Dr F W Hickin as President Dr Alexander as Vice President G H Chippinger as Secretary and Charles Parkinson as Treasurer Twenty citizen representatives will solicit funds with installments allowed Shop workers and others may contribute as able The goal is prompt local hospital service avoiding long trips to Wooster Barberton or Akron once the Wadsworth hospital opens and to ensure timely patient care for all Rittman residents
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Rittman
Wadsworth Hospital
Rittman’ Savings Bank
F. W. Hickin
Alexander
G. H. Chippinger
Charles Parkinson
Wooster
Barberton
Akron
Wadsworth
Local Market Notes and Odd Items
Market listings show corn and rye with medium wool notes. Butter and potatoes appear in varying prices with lard and packing stock mentioned. Reading the fragment suggests a Thursday update by D. W. Brenneman, but details are incomplete.
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D. W. Brenneman
Deaths During Past Week Reported in Local Area
Multiple deaths reported including Mrs Golfinet born in France in 1903 who died after surgery in Worth City hospital. Samuel Crites aged about 60 found dead at home. Miss Marlo Johnson aged about 22 dies from heart condition at her father’s home in Rittman. Funeral services scheduled in St Anns church and U Be church. Survivors listed include Armand, Albert, Alphur, Arthur, Mrs Allen Gordon and Mrs Augusta Gordon.
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Mra-Uuet
Quifinet
Wuar Ter City
Decease
France
America
St .Anns Catholic
Rituman
Father Ouimet
Cameters
Sterling
Armand
Albert
Alphur
Arthur
Allen Gordon
Augusta Gordon
Samuel Crites
Crites
Hutwmantle
Marlo Johnson
JT Johnson
U. Bechurch
Mias Johaon
Akron
The
Commercial Printing Co
Rittman
Wayne County Teachers Institute Opens At Wooster High
Wayne County teachers institute at Wooster High School runs August 29 to September 2. Opening session August 29 at 9 am requires all teachers to attend. Instructors include Prof Henry S Curtis and Miss Frada KR Holmes. music instructor undecided. A countywide special meeting for all school units will be held at an appointed time. M C Avery president. Mary Fisher secretary.
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Dale
Wayne County
M. C. Avery
Mary Fisher
Erie Employees Refuse Sunday Work Over Pay Change
Erie R railroad shop workers at Marion Gallon refuse Sunday shifts after the firm shifted to straight time pay. Adams of the Kent division announced possible discharge for Sunday no-shows. union members threaten action and a confrontation is anticipated.
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Marion
Erie R, AR
Gallon
Adams
Kent
Rittman Board Seeks Bids for 200 Tons Lump Coal
The Rittman Village Board of Education invites bids for furnishing and delivering to the school building 200 tons of lump coal by September 1. Bids must be received by the clerk S. Schar.
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Rittman Village
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the Tabernacle Mentings
Henry. Smoyer. Rittman, C
Mickie the Printer’s
Hershey & Rohrer
Lance Bros
11. Weiss
F. Shreiber
Brenneman’s Grocery
Ideal Bowling Alleys
Alex Dostal
Wm Shackleford
E. R. Alexander
W G Spade
Paul Smith
Halliwell & Stein
Rittman Baking Co
Branigan Hardware Co
W. EB. Hoover
A W Petit
Beery
Rittman Hardware Co
Elmer Maurer
Wenger Bros
Gatehouse & Wein
C. ¢. Gregg
C A. Rinehart
Alphus Gofliner
M. Lance
R. H. Walker
Press Publishing Co
R. V. Fredrick
D. H.’*Fisher
K. E. Hoover
A. H. Thoman
Frank Pryor
Bissel & Derr
Spade-King & Co
Bittman
Shackleford
D. R. Lance
Council Proceedings
Rittman Markets
Hershey—&—Rohrer
Pnedudersa
Saaee
Johnson
Wayne ‘Trachern Institute
Erie
Schar
Dhth
Federal Reserve
Washington, Pe
Aernink
Hate Depot
the Rittman Savings Bank
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L. & Pontal Savings, Nunds
Veposttacy
U.N. Wer
Donn Miunels
Milton Presbyterian
Ghindi
Wam—Church
Christian Endeavor
United Brethren Church
Sam Swain
Womlin
Ongas
Tha Uo Churel
Camp Polta
Largo
Churua
J. FH
M. Ses
Medina. Co
Savings, &Loan CO
Rittman Feed & Transfer
Ganyard Street
Frank Grevena
Narn
MW & O
W. House
Mf. W
Oat Hittman
Ohio
M. W
Vance Hickin
Ritthan Areas
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