22 Aug 1929
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
1
The senate reconvened an extra session but adjourned after tariff bill delays. Lawmakers warned of back-to-Washington duty as critics jeered. A Chicago man was arrested for beating a man claimed to be jealous. Golf fashion trends draw attention with cream plus fours and blue accents.
Damaged OCR fragment references a crime case, a mother sending a sweetheart home, a press office, a bumper car incident, and a Mrs Harteler. Readable names and clear details are sparse in the indecipherable text.
A fatal weekend car crash near Wadsworth left Homer Kunkler dead at 48. Mrs Foster and Mr Foster were seriously injured. a second car dragged Kunkler’s body away, possibly from Washington plates. Funeral details noted. Kunkler survived by wife, son, and a two year old grandson. Foster family includes three children.
Miss Marie Schneider married Ferdinand Schreiber at St Ann’s Catholic Church last Saturday at 7 am. Father Ouimet conducted the ceremony with maid of honor Jen nile Garnet and bridesmaid Esther Bruney. Best man was Frank Schreiber. The bride wore pink attire with matching hat, and the couple began married life amid family and friends.
The Graf Zeppelin begins its around the world journey from Lakehurst New Jersey to Friedrichshafen Germany, Tokyo and back, aiming to prove airship travel’s safety and comfort. The 22 day route covers 6600 miles to Tokyo with smooth progress to Lakehurst and home port reaffirming crew confidence.
A disrupted report notes a groundbreaking ceremony at Applecreek with a large crowd expected. The event details are unclear due to garbled text, but mentions a public ceremony around an unspecified time and attendance by locals. Jacob Pichler was reportedly taken to Chatsworth hospital Saturday.
Akron readies for a large parade as 40 bands and drum corps join a two day event marking the American Legion convention. Officials expect 6,000 to 8,000 visitors with tours, accommodations, and a military contingent from Washington. Prizes include $100, $60, and $26 for float awards plus cups for band winners.
The Rittman auto trip hosted crippled children from Wayne County for a community outing at Chippewa Lake this week. Few cars carried the children to the lake and back while they savored the dinner and amusements on the mounds provided by supporters and helpers.
The Rotary Club plans to attend air races in Cleveland with participation by the local club as part of the classification committee under Gene Branigan. The laundryman is noted as the sitter in the current situation, with the club preparing to travel to Cleveland for the event.
The funeral for Hannah Dennis aged 65 was held Tuesday afternoon in Ashland. She was the widow of James Dennis and sister of the late Charles Demula. She had resided in Ashland for 21 years with interment to follow.
Fragmented OCR piece reports on September opening for schools and kindergarten, detailing pupil assembly, rooms, and book-room events. Mentions labor day, bank purchases, and August dates with unclear names and places.
Fragmentary notes describe proposed moves and expansions around the square and Halahiog area. References to Lang enockar, Saher quarterd, Portia TVET Hew, and Rittman hint at unclear future developments and stabilizing efforts in the local community.
A partially legible clipping discusses a scene involving a person named Rae and references gear and gear names. Details are unclear, but the note hints at a kit or device and a possible event or sale. Further context is unavailable in the readable text.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a person named McClintock and an official meeting on Wednesday, with references to Danny Funk and Wooater. Details are obscured, making precise actions or outcomes unclear.
Boys scheduled to attend camp at Lakeland Beach should report to Theattle School building Sunday at 1 o clock sharp. Equipment will be arranged. Please notify Cherry Boyce.
Fragmentary obituary notes William Bell died recently. The service occurred in Millersburg with mention of Oakhill and Barberton connections. Survived by relatives. details incomplete in the clipping.
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