18 Aug 1927
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1927
Page
1
Toreadors beat R. H. S. 43 in a ten inning clash with a late run by Roith. Kunkler and Mel Ritter pitched well in a tight pitchers duel as Shasky Hitty and Kunkler led the offense early. The Toreadors gain a lead in the second half and secure victory advancing their chances for the second half.
William H Long son of Daniel and Jennie Long was born near Seville in 1877 and died Saturday. His daughter Mrs Maud Martin survives along with many siblings. The funeral was held at St Peter and Paul Church in Doylestown. Dorothy Yarman and Howard Bidinger wed recently, with Yarman daughter of Frank Yarman and Bidinger son of Mr Ryan Bidinger.
Old text fragments indicate work started on Sterling Avenue with grading and paving preparations underway. The report mentions a carpenter involved and initial site preparations, with unclear specifics on location or dates.
Local Chautauqua opens Friday at 2:30 and runs five days excluding Sunday. A. J. Hooley promotes the event with Redpath Chautauqua and D Giorgi Orchestra of Minneapolis performs opening day with a varied program including the lecture “Cigitation and the Jazz Age” by Geo. B. Franks. Other lectures feature Dr Hilton I. Jones, Frankpn Johnson, and Sam Grathweill along with musical acts The Tieht Opera Entertainers and The Swiss Alpine Yodlers.
Last Saturday afternoon at six Miss Elizabeth Holle married Winne at weitlock near Orrville, Reverend Roger rolt officiating. The ceremony followed by a wedding supper, witnessed by many friends. The couple, newlyweds Roy and family, vow happiness across the sea and begin their life together in Orrville with celebrations and an appearance by the wedding party.
Courtesy of Supt Oriver the Lehman schools publish a corrected teaching roster for the 1927 1928 year. Intendent L L Haney principals L Maurer H R Griffith Edward C Hart George Attarding Stanley Teachout Leah Jane Hart Loone B Gene Babs Florence Ariaries Peliyatn Hoe s.
The readable text shows garbled notes about security measures and a deadline near September 9. Names, places, and clear actions are absent, leaving only fragmented phrases and stray punctuation.
The Itmann Fire Department formed recently needs funds to support its work and will host a benefit dance at the New Stoddard Service on Saturday evening August 27. The department lists 20 members led by Marshal Mille and first lieutenant Glight. attendance is expected with floor space donated by Mr. Thom.
The crowd gathered Saturday at Springfield Lake for a community picnic. About 700 attended despite crowding. prizes included $10.00 for first and $6.09 for second with local groups and schools participating.
A garbled OCR item records births and family notes across Seina township. It mentions boys and girls counts, July dates, and names such as Marcus Engelhardg and Wayne Tul, with references to county health and local officials. The text is fragmentary but indicates population and birth-related notes.
Fragmentary OCR reads uneven phrases about rail and season, mentioning Notre and regular updates. Key names, dates, or places are unclear. summary reconstructs a brief card from readable fragments.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate illness of a known Oraville poet with references to a Wednesday afternoon update. Details are unclear but suggest a public notice or briefing about condition and next steps.
In Wooster Ohio the Democratic party nominates Geis as mayor candidate. The primary ballot features Geis against Van Oyver with party support. Hospital visit noted. Spade returned after four weeks in Wooster.
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