Community Picnic at Whippewa Lake Draws Large Crowds
The third annual Whippewa Lake picnic, sponsored by the Bittman Auto Club, drew hundreds for an all day event with sports prizes and a evening dance. Prizes included a leather rocker to Lazarus Basinger and a five pound box of chocolates to William Burbage as Bathing and dancing featured afternoon entertainment.
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Whippewa Lake
Bittman Auto Club
Weil
Faber
Denzel Gorby
V. F Foy
AL. Ebert
Philip Davis
Willard Long
Clifford Shook
W _ Hershey
IW Maibach
Birs M M Murphy
Aaron Wolfe
Jule Steiner
G H
Rittman
Jay Stenneman
Willis SiEwen
Don Moor
Carl Koehler
Lazarus Basinger
John Banais
William Burbage
Applecreek
Rittman Boys
Promoters of Good Roads and Auto Service Ousted
Promoters of questionable good roads and auto service associations face exposure as the National Motorists Association and affiliated groups move to curb graft. Officials urge motorists to report questionable propaganda and forms that promise wide benefits while diverting funds.
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Caley
NMA
Fountain of youth found through matrimony
In a humorous local note Jacob Lambert is teased about aging and youth. He allegedly donated 21 pennies at a birthday collection while showing sprinterlike energy at a Chippewa Lake picnic chasing a pocket book his wife valued. The column quips that Jake is lively for his age, humorously hinting marriage as youth’s fountain.
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Jacob Lambert
Jake
Ponce de Leon
Mr Lambert
Chippewa Lake
Municipal building planned for Afeton municipality
Council approves plans for a public building joining a comfort station jail reading room engine room and fire station. Garbage collection discussed with hope a collector will be hired soon. Anto club requests fight at intersection of Ites and Sterlingavy referred to light committee.
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Ite
Anto Club
Light Committee
Health Camp Report From Dr Barrett
The camp opened June 25 and closed August 4. Twenty five children were cared for with 22 staying six weeks. All admitted were underweight. two girls reached normal weight. Every child gained weight, smallest 1 percent, largest 7 percent, average 2.2 pounds. Each child showed better color and health and learned about diet rest and hygiene. Finances unsettled but likely enough funds to pay accounts. full report to follow on request.
Guiding Point To Rittman Being Removed
Rittman known for its large stacks, with the Ohio Salt Co marker guiding travelers. The old brick stack at Ohio Boxboard Co will be torn down as workers remove the guiding structure.
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Rittman
Ohio Salt Co
Ohio Boxboard Co
Guarantors Called to Meeting at Riteman Savings Bank
Notice to guarantors of this year’s day tauqua to meet at Riteman Savings Bank at 730 Tuesday evening August 28. EB G Mason chairs. R J Krarill serves as secretary to conclude all business for the year.
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Tauqua
Riteman Savings Bank
Ice Cream Social Planned at Wadsworth Park
A social gathering will be held Saturday evening in Wadsworth Park under the auspices of the Lady Maccabees. The Wadsworth band will provide music for the event.
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Wadsworth Park
Lady Maccabees
Wadsworth Band
Milton Township to sell old Sterling school building at auction
The Milton Township Board of Education Wayne County Ohio will publically auction the old Sterling school building August 25 1923 at 1 p m on the old school grounds Sterling Ohio with all equipment and fixtures including furnaces electric wiring gas fixtures and piping. M Hosmer Clerk of Board of Education
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Board of Education
Milton Township
Wayne County
Ohio
Sterling
Sterling School
Rittman Orchards to Hold Second Annual Picnic
Rheman Orchards Co will host its second annual picnic Friday evening on the grounds of its holdings. Stockholders and families will gather for a social event with samples of peaches from the spring 1922 planting.
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Rheman Orchards Co
Lance Reunion at Chippewa Lake Sept 1 1923
The 25th annual Lance family reunion will be at Chippewa Lake on Saturday September 1 1923. All relatives are cordially invited to attend. Frank Vaughn presides Stella Randolph secretary.
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Lance
Chippewa Lake
Frank Vaughn
Stella Randolph
Sec'y
Welcome letters and birthday memories from Marshallville reader
In a letter to the Rittman Press dated August 20 1928 Steiner notes Billy Miller celebrated his 70th birthday in Milton and mentions his own 86th birthday on July 4 at his son Willis home in Stony Hidge Wadsworth. He recalls many cards from three states and 16 post offices and mentions relatives and a past article for the Daily Democrat.
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Rittman
Wooster
Daily Democrat
Milton Township
Od Steiner
Married in Cleveland At St Vincent De Paul
An August 14 ceremony at St Vincent De Paul Church united Elizabeth Marie Koelliker and Adelbert J. Musser. The couple, whose parents live in Cleveland and on Woodnidear, will reside in Michigan after a reception at the bride’s home.
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St Vincent de Paul Church
Elizabeth Marie Koelliker
John Koelliker
Cleveland
Adelbert J. Musser
Wiliam Musser
Woodnidear
Kramer
Gladys Musser
Edwards Hatson
Mrs Musser
Michigan
Municipal Ticket Named In Local Election Run
A list of announced candidates for the upcoming municipal election was published last Tuesday evening. The slate includes Mayor Trist Wenger, Chief Howard Qualman, Marshal Fd Mills, Treasurer Irvin Schaffter, Assessor Ray Ashbrook, and several council and official posts with names such as Doty, Spatbba, Isenberger, Ritter, Schwarte, and Rohrer among others.
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Mavor Trist Wenger Cheekh- Howard Qualman Marshal
Fd Mills
Irvin Schaffter
Ray Ashbrook
Cound
Joho Isenberger
William Ritter
Schwarte ¢Harles
Rittman Hardware Looters Strike At Night
Thieves forced a rear window at Rittman Hardware Co and stole property worth about 200 dollars. Four guns, three revolvers, pocket knives and shells were taken along with minor items. Management suspects local familiarity with the store and hopes arrests come soon.
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Rittman Hardware County Tesk
60 Gallons of Real Booze Confiscated in Raid
In a raid on a house on Ohto Ave last Friday night Marshal Mills and Mayor Shackleford seized 60 gallons of real liquor and arrested Nikola Neucolosia. He pleaded guilty to possession of liquor and the mayor set a $40 fine plus $17 costs. The odor alerted authorities and prompted the arrest. The community hopes law enforcers continue to uphold Prohibition-era statutes.
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Ohto Av
Marshal Mills
Shackleford
Nikola Neucolosia
Rittman
Arrest Ends in Fine for Visiting Ex-Wife on Alcohol Charge
Maude Basinger, former wife of Lazarus Basinger, caused his arrest when he visited her home on Marist and refused to leave. Police found a gallon of liquor in his belongings. He was tried in Mayor Shackleford's Court, fined 300 dollars and costs, then released after payment arrangements.
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Maude Basinger
Lazarus Basinger
Basingers
Basinger
Many Acquaintances Renewed At Picnic At Chippewa Lake
Former Rittman citizens gathered at Chippewa Lake last Saturday to renew friendships. Attendees included Mrs B H Nickerson Mr John Baker Mr and Mrs W Hoover Mrs Marshall of Wooster Jemima Fritz’s daughter and Dr and Mrs Alexander with son Randall. The gathering sparked nostalgia about enduring friendships.
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Rittman
Chippewa Lake
B H. Nickerson
John
Dad) Baker
W Hoover
Marshall
Wooster
Jemima Fritz
Alexander
Randall
Opening Day Pleases at Acme Store No 78 in Rittman
Opening day at Acme store No 78 in Rittman exceeded expectations with management expressing strong satisfaction. Reportedly the Rittman opening outperformed the store in nearby Shore in first day business.
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ACME
Rittman
Warren
Change of current date to September first 1923
Notice that the change of focal current from 25 to 60 cycle has been moved to September 1 1923. The CS and C claim the transition will be completed then and offer 60 cycle washing machine motors in exchange for old ones plus eleven dollars. Contact R V Predrick at the Ford garage for details.
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C S
R. V. Predrick
Ford
Village council outlines garbage disposal plan
The village council urges each family to provide four metal covered garbage cans of about 10 gallon capacity to be kept in the alley. Garbage should be separated from tin cans and broken glass as a method for disposal will be provided.
Bake Sale and Bazaar at Brenneman's Grocery
The Brethren church ladies plan a bake sale and bazaar at Brenneman's grocery on September 1. Proceeds support church activities and community programs.
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Ladies of the Brethren Church
Bake Sale by W. C. T. U. at Ruckel's Grocery
The W. C. T. U. will hold a bake sale at Ruckel's grocery Saturday from 2 to 5. All members are urged to contribute. Mrs. Weresi Matz is president.
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Ruckel’s
Weresi Matz
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