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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1925

Page

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Wayne County Fish and Game club elected officers and plans

The Wayne County Fish and Game association, with 660 members, elected President Samuel H Bell Vice President Wm H Zorn Secretary L K Schmidt and Treasurer R R Mayberry. The group reports fish releases, a hatchery at Sweet Clover Dairy pond and pheasant breeding, plus proposed member identification numbers to curb trespassing.

Wayne County Fish and Game Association Folowing Samuel H Bell Wm. H .Zorn L. K. Schmidt R. R. Mayberry Wayne County Sweet Clover Dairy Pond

Bridge Work Progress on Wadsworth Road Crossing

Giyion Strong of Woosok reports rapid progress on the River Stys bridge portion of the Wadsworth Rittman road project. After the bridge is finished only minor tasks remain before opening the road, which will provide a shorter route to Wadsworth than the old roads.

Giyion Strong Woosok Wadsworth Rittman Ageln Fea Wadaworth

Notice of Increased Gas Rates for Rittman Ohio

The Ohio Public Service Company filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio its service schedule proposing increased gas rates in Rittman Ohio effective September 1985. The plan sets 165 dollars per 1000 cubic feet for the first 1000 monthly, 800 per 1000 for all gas over 1000, a 1000 cubic foot discount on bills paid by the tenth of each month, and a minimum charge of 16 dollars when readings are below 1000 cubic feet or missing. A copy of the proposed schedule is available for inspection at the company office in Wooster Ohio.

Ohio Public Service Company Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Schutute No Gan Rittman Ohio Incresacd Estes Belne NEE Shupo Wooster Ohi

Chautauqua closes in Rittman with pledged support

The Rittman Chautauqua season ends with improved guarantor support and acknowledgment of organizers. Next year no Sunday Redpath numbers will be offered and tickets rise by 60 cents to secure better talent. Rittman has signed for another year.

Rittman Prea Gregg Rittman Association

No title found in historical notice

The text reflects commentary on newspaper reliability and a claim about Louis Thorpe's appendicitis surgery at Wooster hospital, noting a delayed correction and questions of accuracy in The Press and Akron papers.

Akron Sesharies Varacity Sa Press Louis Thorpe Wooster Thorpe

Barn Fire Destroys Farm Near Smithville

A barn on the Noah Burkholder farm near Smithville burned to the ground last Thursday afternoon while Crescent Horst threshing. The blaze likely started from the threshing earth and all livestock were saved.

Noah Burkholder Smfithville Crescent Horst

Teachers' Examination to Be Held Friday

The last regular teachers' examination of the summer will be held in the Wooster High School building on Friday of this week. All teachers who need to take an examination are urged to take it at this time. State authorities announced a special examination for early September for those unable to take the August 28 exam.

Wooster High School

Local Pictures Booked For Fall and Winter At Oval Theater

Manager Goffinet of the oval theater says he has booked top films for the season. The serial Sunken Silver is currently running and praised by critics as the best yet. Two high class comedies are planned for showing the week after the Strand theater in Akron. Watch theater ads in this paper for details.

Goffinet Oval Theater Strand Akron

Lawn Fete at Mrs Sue Smith’s Home Aug 29

Attend a Lawn Fete this Saturday evening at the Shin ersburg home of Mrs Sue Smith hosted by the Daughters of America Lodge. Refreshments, games and music by the United Brethren Church orchestra will be provided for an enjoyable evening.

Sue Smith Shinersburg Daughters of America Lodge United Brethren Church

Colored housekeeper arrested in Wooster jail case

A colored housekeeper for Seabin Nann was arrested last week and jailed. Rumors cited intoxicant use and a local marshal order. The Mayor fined her, but costs were unpaid, leading to her transfer to Wooster Jail on Saturday.

Seabin Nann Jini & Intio Marshal Mills Costa Wooster

Rittman Band Shows Early Public Spirit

The newly organized Rittman band has made two public appearances, earning praise for its debut. Residents express pride and hope for continued effort, with possible future financial support and backing from local businessmen.

Rittman

Dalton Street Improvement Sought for Lincoln Highway Link

Dalton residents welcome a village council request to the state highway department to upgrade Malin Street to align with the Lincoln highway. The rough road has troubled motorists traveling from Massillon to Canton via Dalton, and the improvement is long overdue.

Massilion Canton Dalton State Highway Department Malin Street Dalton Street

Auto Drink Water Signs Planned Along Highways

The American Automobile association is working on erecting signs to indicate safe drinking water along main traveled highways to assist the millions of tourists who use them annually. The fire department was called to Alphus Goffinet's Malin street home Thursday at 11 to extinguish a small fire from a short on an electric washing machine. Little damage resulted.

G. G. Gearhart Clayton Donner Gearhart Sinockation Alphus Goffinet Malin Street

Erecting Mail Receptacles Ahead of Free Delivery

Workmen under Postmaster Longenecker are placing cement posts to hold mail receptacles across town. Boxes will be accessible to residents and installed before September 1 when Rittman’s free mail delivery begins. After September 1 letters require a two cent stamp for delivery.

Longenecker Vastens Paria Rittman

Local Team Heads to Tournament Sunday

Local team will play in a tournament at Wadsworth Sunday with Rittman Medina Sharon and Wadsworth competing for prize money. The team will not be traveling with substitutes and will use only the regular players.

Wadsworth Rittman Medina Sharon

Twins Born to Mr and Mrs Walter Adams

Mr and Mrs Walter Adams are the proud parents of twins born on Sunday. The infants include a boy and a girl. This first report confirms the happy arrival and names the parents as the new guardians of the twins.

Mrs Walter Adams

Wadsworth Salt Co. Plant Again Put Up for Sale

The Wadsworth Salt company plant will again be offered for sale by the receiver on September 4. Receiver Franc B. Burch of Akron Ohio previously advertised the plant but received no bids. The plant will be auctioned on the stated date.

Wadsworth Salt Company Franc B. Burch Akron Ohio

Mayor Shackleford Not Mayor: Confusion in Election Notes

Local election records show confusion over candidate naming and designation as voters prepare to cast ballots. Officials confirm the correct spelling and status of the mayoral candidate amid disputed listings and last minute changes.

Notice to Voters in Rittman Precinct East of Main Street

Notice to voters west of Malin street in Rittman requires all residents on Hast one of Main Street to vote at the usual polling place. Order of Board Deputy State Supervisors of Elections J OT Blue Chief Barrett Faber Galehouse attest Vern M Skelly Clark Pub Aug 27 Sept 3 10.

Malin Street Main Street J. OT Blue Ho Ow Barrett D. Faber B. Galehouse

Capt A McConnell's Ideas Contagious in Akron Traffic Plan

The Akron police traffic chief Abe McConnell gains praise as his system spreads to Columbus and Tol sely. The Rittman native, famed for engineering Akron’s traffic success, attends the Rittman Automobile club picnic to reconnect with old friends.

Rittman A. A. McConnell Akron McConnell Capt McConnell Abe Rittman Automobile Club

Baker Reunion at Lee Residence

A large tent on the lawn of Mr and Mrs W Beecher Lee hosted a Baker reunion last Thursday. The tent served for dining and many attendees shared the delicacies.

Baker Lee W. Beecher Lee Frrat Street

Four Innings Fast Baseball Between Rittman and Agathons

An ex major league catcher for the Massillon Agathons praised the pace of the Rittman vs. Agathon game last Thursday night noting the first four innings finished in 28 minutes with no runs scored. Rittman pitcher Cook faced just three balls in one inning to retire the side.

Rittman Agathon Massillon Agathons Rittman-Agathon Cook Rittman

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Fish and Game Club Wayne County Fish and Game Club Pennsylvania Wooster Daily Agathons Clinton Warwick THE Ohio Public Service Company Two i Revty View Fronidani Max Bond Smithville Fire Department Wadsworth Salt CO Shackleford Shaickleford Capt . A. McConnell Rittman Markets Geetae OUR A.b.gs the Rittman Savings Bank J. G. Black D. B Wooster, Ohio Christian Endeavor MneChanch United States the Rittman Automobile Club Rittman, Ohio Ooi
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