Rittman Schools Adopt Departmental Teaching Plan
Supt Landis reports the board adopted departmental teaching for all grades with secondary and elementary divisions. Teachers will specialize by subject across rooms, allowing students to continue in a class while retaking missed branches next semester. A principal and another teacher were appointed to fill positions under the new plan.
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Supt Landis
Board of Education
Rittman
Supt
Landis
Secondary Schools Staff List Reflects Curriculum
Cloyce J. Landis superintendent outlines studies in agriculture and other subjects. Beatrice Hoffman principal directs Latin English sewing. Eirene Tsehantz assistant principal covers French English science. Lula Flory physical director teaches mathematics science. Adella Meyer oversees soci eties geography. John L. Maurer manual arts. Jessie Malls oversees fine arts.
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Cloyce J. Landis
Soem
Beatrice Hoffman
Eirene Tsehantz
Asc‘t
Lula Flory
Adella Meyer
John L. Maurer
Jessie Malls
Rittman Board Considers Bond Sell As School Year Opens
The Rittman school board weighs bond issuance to ease financial strain with a September 2 meeting set to finalize plans. Despite money worries, officials predict a promising year if funding is secured, stressing schools' role in shaping future citizens.
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Clovee [ Landis
Jesse Mills
Muswound Art
Edna Lowe
Martha Tanner
Madrie Russel
Vern Marr
Mabel Griffin
Mildred Krauss
Orewe Sherman
Rittman Schools
Rittman Public
Rittman Bank Announces 10 Percent Discount on Canadian Money
The Rittman Savings Bank informed local businessmen that Canadian currency will be accepted only at a 10 percent discount. The policy mirrors actions by other banks to discourage Canadian money circulation and urge its return to Canada. Citizens are urged to check change and refuse Canadian notes to avoid loss.
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Rittman Savings Bank
Rittman
Rittman Bank
Canada
Pastor Sermon at U B Church Next Sunday Evening
Notice announces a sermon at the U B Church led by Rev DeFogs next Sunday evening in May. The listing specifies Labor Day weekend observance and invites parishioners to attend the service.
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U. B.church
DeFogs
Government Certificates Sale Plans In Wayne County
Campaign supervised by Supt Baumgardner to sell government certificates in $100 and $1000 denominations with payment due by January 1, 1920. Wayne County quotas set at $22,580 for Rittman and $35,505 for Milton Township. readers are directed to read the three column ad elsewhere in the paper.
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Wayne County
Supt GU Baumgardner
Rittman
Milton Township
Aged Marshallville Man Dies at Home
An 81 year old Marshallville resident died at his home Saturday evening after an extended illness of old age. He was born in Marshallville and long a prominent druggist. He served 14 years as postmaster and was active in community affairs. Survived by widow, son Charles F. Plunder of Cleveland, and daughter Mrs Ola Shaffer of Rattman. Funeral services held Monday at 2 pm at the residence with burial in Marshallville.
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Marshallville
Ile
Charles F. Plunder
Cleveland
Ola Shaffer
Rattman
Weeded Streets a Call for Action Before Labor Day
The article urges quick removal of weeds from public streets and vacant lots in Kittman, noting jungle-like growth on many blocks. It laments irregular street service but stresses collective pride by lot owners and asks for an effective plan before Labor Day when many visitors arrive.
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Kittman
Rittman Oon
Ohio Teachers Must Take Public Oath of Allegiance
Public school teachers are required to take an oath of allegiance before starting work under a law passed in the last legislative session. The oath affirms support for the U S and Ohio constitutions and adherence to the laws, with a commitment to teach with respect for law and order.
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U. S
United States
State of
Ohio
Boost Labor Day Celebration Day Event Urged
The notice appeals to Rittinin citizens to work for a successful Labor Day celebration with ongoing entertainment and activities throughout the day to engage visitors and ensure a lively event. It urges collective effort to boost the day's observance.
Community festival plans include free chicken dinner and prize events
A roster of 9:30 a m to 8 p m activities lists free chicken dinner for soldiers in uniform at UB Shurch, a Bittman and Wooster gun clubs shooting contest with $10 prize, a parade inviting all soldiers and workers, a speech by President Hoover's Chamber of Commerce, and various races and contests for youth with multiple cash prizes.
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Bittman Creston
UB. Shurch
Bittman Press Office
Bittan and Wooster
Par- Tithiit
Sterhingay
Ipom
Sears and
Edwird Mills
Harvey Malls
Rittman
Creston
Former Rittman Woman Seriously Ill
Word reached Rittman last Saturday that Ada Schmollinger formerly Ada Forrer moved with her husband from Rittman to Otsego Michigan and is seriously ill. A false death report circulated Sunday while a telegram from Otsego stated she was slightly better. She is sister of Mrs. R S Faber. Mr and Mrs Faber traveled to Otsego Saturday after word of the illness.
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Rittman
Ada Schmollinger
Otsego
Mich
Schmollinger
R. 5. Faber
Faber
Easton Woman Adjudged Insane by Court
An Easton woman named Katie McAdams was adjudged insane by a judge on Monday. The decision occurred in court with notes of absence and legal proceedings referenced in the fragmentary report.
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Katie McAdams
Easton
Woos
Cochfield
Skart
Weiser
Iet
Sha
Milton township farmer Simon Ramster dies after appendicitis
Simon Ramster of Milton township died at his home four miles south of Sterling after an operation for appendicitis and complications. Funeral services were held at his home and the Christian Apostolic church with burial in the church cemetery. He was born February 18, 1884, in Afton, Ohio, and died August 22, 1910, at age 36. He leaves Elizabeth Marhach Ramster and five children. Relatives came from Indiana Michigan West Virginia and Ohio for the funeral.
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Simon Ramster
Milton Township
Sterling
Amos Harther
Christian Apostolic Church
John Furer
Mansfield
Ernest Graff
Akron
John Raamster
Afonrns County
Ohio
Elizabeth Marhach
Indiana
Michigan
West Virginia
Karl Hoover III Rittman Attorney Remains Ill
Karl E Hoover III, a Rittman attorney and state legislator, was removed by ambulance to his sister’s home in Burton City after suffering typhoid fever believed to have developed from a two week illness. Doctors had earlier warned of possible pneumonia.
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Unover
Rittman
Iren
Wayne County
Burton City
Hoover
Schorger
Squirrel Season Declared Sept 3 to 20
A state notice explains the upcoming squirrel open season under the new fish and game code. The letter from the chief gate warden states season dates will run September 3 to September 20, with the law becoming effective September 8.
Wooster Stockholders Hit 150 Percent Dividend in Texas
Wooster stockholders earned a 150 percent monthly dividend this week from the Wertz well in Texas. Investors with $800 stake received $1,200 for last month’s production. The company reports two additional wells near completion.
Burned by Gas Explosion at Huffman Well Near Doylestown
Frank Landes, a former Rittman resident now in Doylestown, suffered serious burns to hands and face when a gas explosion occurred at the Huffman gas well near Doylestown. He wore glasses which likely saved his eyesight. The cause of the blast remains unknown. The well was being drilled when the accident happened.
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Frank Landes
Rittman
Doylestown
Huffman
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Justin Hickin
Simon Ramsier
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U. S. Postal Savings Funds
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