26 Aug 1926
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1926
Page
1
Rittman residents welcomed state highway markers along the new Route 94 through town. The stretch to Wadsworth is part of the same highway, traversed even in unimproved condition. When paved, Route 94 will connect to Cleveland and draw more traffic, prompting hopes for early improvement.
Edward Gainer led a quartet of local boys on a cycling tour to Niagara Falls. The group left Aug 16 and reached Niagara Falls Saturday at 2 45 p.m. They traverse Canada with tents strapped to their bikes, averaging about 80 miles daily. One bicycle fork was the only reported accident.
A fine baby boy is born to Mrs and Mrs Floyd Hostetler on August 17. The proud father and the obliging Rexall Drug Store clerk celebrate the arrival as staff share in the joy.
The Ritusan public schools begin a regular session on Tuesday at 1 o clock with a teachers meeting at ten. Pupils must retest and stay home for the forendon. School books will be sold at the high school on August 28 and September 4 from 9 to 11 am. Price lists for grades are being prepared and mailed to parents. Teachers have agreed on contracts and secured board and room for the year. A successful year lies ahead.
Last Saturday several Wayne county real estate parcels were sold at the court house in Wooster due to delinquent taxes. In Rittman, Petar Rich property sold to Ezra Kauffman for 30 dollars and a lot for 30 dollars. Oliver Lookabaugh property sold in Rittman to Walter Saunders for 366 dollars. another parcel sold for 72 dollars and a lot to George Kreixer for 78 dollars.
A fragmented report notes Joseph Blatter acquiring a partner's stake in a business formed about a year ago. The article references former Rittman resident Joseph Bre and mentions a companion named Mire as part of the reaction to the sale.
A fatal road incident near Hartestown is reported with casualties and injuries. Local authorities, including Wayne and Earl, are noted as involved, with schools and community groups reacting to the event.
Rittman pipelines another win over Wooster in a clever, closely fought game at Wooster fields last Sunday. Pitcher Was, supported by strong defense, earned praises as Rittman extends a four game winning streak, with Barberton slated to visit next Sunday on the Rittman field.
The elderly father of Harry Knowlton reports his son broke his arm Monday while crossing a ditch during a hedge or field task. Surgeons expect the injury to heal and hope he will soon greet friends again.
Fragmentary OCR shows broken phrases about licensing and individuals Evaggelino Gish and Satutaay, lacking coherent context or verifiable details. No clear event, date, or location emerges to summarize into a full news item.
Members of Faith itocal.Chiukeh invite attendance at the second anniversary homecoming of the new church building at Oreville next Sunday. The event marks christening of the church and celebrates its dedicatory milestone with services and community gathering.
Last Thursday evening in The Ohio Boxboard mill room, a local business men team played a ball game. The final score favored the business men, 5 to 3.
Mr and Mrs Bam Baker and son Foster plan a motor trip visiting family this week. The party will travel to see relatives and celebrate in the hope of a cheerful family reunion with Folativos.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a mayor named Bender and referenced parties called laund and whitegoo cotters with vague claims of enhancements. The legible items point to disputed evidence and municipal involvement without clear dates or outcomes.
Readable fragments show scattered phrases about Sunday morning activities and names. The text lacks coherent events, places, or clear identities to form a proper summary.
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