It All Depends On You Vote On Rittman Recreation Levy
Rittman voters face a November ballot on a 0.2 mill levy to fund the recreation program through 1940-1944. If approved, the program continues with benefits to families, children, and the community. if rejected, the recreation field program ends after this season. The article extols past benefits, attendance at boxing shows, and the program’s role in daily life.
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Rittman
Recreation Field
Sore
Marion Reserve Power Co rate ordinance to first reading
The Marion Reserve Power Co proposed rate ordinance received its first reading at the Monday council meeting at City Hall as the session’s key item. Rittman High School grid squad will get equipment Friday with practice beginning Tuesday under Coach Tib Young. 1940 drivers licenses go on sale September 6 at BE Frederick’s office. The Lake family to open a new Diner on E Ohio Ave near the square with Labor Day opening and a door prize.
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Marion Reserve Power Co
City Hall
Rittman High School
Tib Young
Gale
BE. M. Fredrick
Lake
E. Ohio Ave
Record crowd at Rittman picnic at Chippewa Lake Park
Five years ago the largest crowd ever attended a Rittman community picnic at Chippewa Lake Park enjoying a fall day of recreation and prize winning. A park band concert is set for Saturday in Rittman Central Park. Director Homer Ferrer announced a Presbyterian Church auxiliary meeting with Mrs Raymond Snyder on Thursday September 5.
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Rittman
Chippewa Lake Park
Rittman Central Park
Homer Ferrer
Women’s Auxiliary of
The
Presbyterian Church
Raymond Snyder
Local Road Work and Fire Briefs Hit Wadsworth Area
Contractor Ceylon Strong of Wooster leads a crew on the bridge project over the River Styx along the new Wadsworth Rittman road. Postmaster Longenecker directs crews erecting cement peats to secure mail receptacles around town. A large tent near W Beecher Lee’s residence on Fliet Street hosted Baker reunion guests last Thursday. Firefighters responded to a blaze at Alpheus Goffliet’s Mein Street home Thursday morning caused by an electrical washing machine short.
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Ceylon Strong of Wooster
River Styx
Longenecker
W. Beecher Lee
Fliet St
Alpheus Gofffliet
Mein St
Murray Weimer reunion and local civic actions noted
The 20th Murray Weimer family reunion took place August 26 in Rittman Park. Emma Blatter resigns as Rittman Postmaster assistant to join Akron City Hospital. Mayor Shackleford and Walter Shook with Ed Scherr attend Wooster budget commission hearing on tax rates for Rittman village. Tripper contractor ready to start Salt Street pavement base and brick laying after base completion.
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Murray-Weimer
Rittman Park
Emma Blatter
Rittman
Akron City Hospital
Shackleford
Walter Shook
Ed Scherr
Board of Education
Wooster
Budget Commission
Rittman Corporation and
School District
Tripper
Salt St
Football meeting set in Schorger's office next Tuesday
Twenty five years ago a football meeting was announced for 8 o'clock Tuesday evening in Schorger's office with all interested urged to attend. The prior lot sale advertised for Saturday or last week proceeded as planned with about half of 100 lots sold. The Belleview Heights allotment lies west of the town limits on the Sterling tract, part of the Metsker farm now owned by Professor Eugene Hickin of Dover and Dr F W Hickin of Cleveland.
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Schorger
Belleview Heights
Eugene Hickin
Dover
F. W. Hickin
Cleveland
Short Takes of the Week and Notable Notices
Ernest Lawrence Thayer creator of Casey at the Bat died this week. Otto H. Kuether failed to reach election with 243 write in votes. 243.5 was the needed share. Tulsa offered a five dollar soloist chance at a symphony benefit to offset a deficit. Army air restrictions persisted, frontiers off-limits and flights capped at ten minutes. Salem Ohio explored water bill nonpayment penalties by inserting a hole disk in lines to delay taps. Italy announced a standard spaghetti type. A Houston man fell from a pole attacking a yellow jacket, breaking both ankles.
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Ernest Lawerence Thayer
Casey
San Francisco Examiner
Thayer
Tulsa
Okla
International Barber Shop Quartet Singers
K. R. Andrews
Telephone Ineman
Houston
Texas
Bee hive and bumble bee nest halt Creston man
Homer Ibbotson of Creston Indiana was cutting hay when he struck a honey bee hive and then collided with a nest of bumble bees. He made no further attempts after the incident.
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Homer Ibbotson
Creston
Fire at Biltmore Sandwich Shop Causes Damage in Cleveland
A pan of fried potatoes started a fire at the Biltmore Sandwich Shop in Cleveland. Firemen estimated 2500 dollars damage to the brick building and 1500 dollars to the restaurant as flames spread from the pan.
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Biltmore
Cleveland
Four Dorothy Brides Win Marriage Licenses in One Day
County Judge Robin Reid suspects Cupid in a quirky court filing as four women named Dorothy receive marriage licenses numbered 643 through 646. The unusual coincidence highlights a single day rush of licenses in the county clerk’s office.
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Robin Reid
Cupid
Dorothy
Nudism Up In Yorkshire Camps Cited In Survey
The Yorkshire Observer notes a rise in nudism across several nudist camps in Yorkshire and Lancashire. It attributes the trend to war and the desire for liberty.
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Yorkshire Observer
England
Yorkshire
Lancashire
Church Services and Bible School Schedule
Morning worship at 10 30 led by Superintendent Paul Johnson with theme Three Great Divine Requirements. No evening services. Three midweek services Wednesday evening at 7 30 for Juniors Young People and Adults led by Mrs C J McGee Mrs Paul Johnson and Rev McGee. Adult choir practice Wednesday 8 30 directed by Mrs Paul Johnson.
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Bible School
Paul Johnson
C J McGee
McGee
Milton Presbyterian Church Labor Day and Sunday Services
Milton Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday School at 9 15 worship at 10 30 with guest preacher Dr L Macgey from Wooster. Evening Endeavor at 6 30 on The World at Work. Community Labor Day Service at 7 45 in the Park or High School if rain with guest preacher Dr Summers of Canton. Prayer Hour and Bible Study Wednesday at 7 30 on When Worshippers Assemble Acts 16 11 18.
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L. Macgey
Wooster Christian Endeavor
Dr Summers
Canton
Flowers from Pred Wells brighten Rittman Savings Bank display
Pred Wells garden sent gladiolus to the Rittman Savings Bank last week, arranged in the banking room. Game Protector Herb Andrews announced that 117 ten week old pheasants were released in Wayne County. Marvin Adams boasted of being the town’s best bowler. Irvin Motor Sales introduced a motorcycle trade in with two bikes accepted.
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Rittman Savings Bank
Herb Andrews
Wayne County
Irvin Motor
We Print It All The News From The City Desk
A report from the city desk remains focused on community events and local updates. The piece highlights ongoing civic activities and everyday happenings in a concise news brief.
Plums Brought to Beachy Farm as Council Reviews Fire Truck Insurance
The Harvest Edition reports farmers offering two hands full of plums from the Beachy farm north of town. The council met Monday night to discuss insurance coverage for the new Rittman Community Fire Truck and debated necessity.
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Beachy Farm
Rittman
Gibraltar's Capture in 1704 by British Dutch Fleet
The record notes that Gibraltar remained under Spanish control until 1704 when British and Dutch forces captured the territory, marking a pivotal shift in control of the strategic outpost.
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Gibraltar
Spain
Sunday programs at First Baptist Brmnigan Hall
Sunday School at 10am led by Kenneth Lance superintendent. Radio program at 4 45 pm on WJIW. Young People's BYTU at 7 15 pm. Sermon at 7 45 pm with special singing. Bible study Wednesday 7 45 pm. Cottage prayer Friday 7 45 pm. Singing Saturday 7 45 pm. Reverend Echols teaching.
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Kenneth Lance
WJIW
BYTU
Midwest Services
Echols
Rittman Church Sermon on Labor Day Lessons
The Rittman Church of Christ led by Minister V S Goodale held a Bible School at 9 30 and morning worship with communion at 10 15. The sermon by the pastor focused on Labor Day lessons from Scripture.
St. Ann's Church Seeks Parish Schedule Update
Father John T. Farrell at St. Ann's Church announces morning services at 7 and 8 a.m. and evening services throughout the week.
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St. Ann’s Church
John T. Farrell
Sidewalk Work Sparks Local Interest and Odd News
Fire and theft insurance notes mention a stolen fire truck tale while Mayor Baldwin jokes about red smoke wagons. Ohio Ave pavement work draws crowds as air hammers break concrete. O A Houglan struggles to open a 3150 pound safe from Canton Repository. Troubadours Scholtes and Davis entertain at Merchant Tailor Shop. Hershey and Rohrer advertise a bracket thermometer with coal purchases this fall.
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Baldwin
Ohio Ave
O. A. Houglan
Canton Repository
Delaware Granted to William Penn in 1682 by Duke of York
Almanac note recalls 1682 when the Duke of York granted Delaware to William Penn. The historical act marks Penn’s colonial charter and the formation of the Pennsylvania proprietor’s sphere.
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Delaware
William Penn
Duke of York
September dates narrate early colonial milestones
September entries note New Amsterdam surrender to English in 1684, Manhattan Island discovery in 1609, Cardinal Richelieu birth in 1585, and Jane Addams birth in 1889, reflecting key colonial and social figures.
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New Amsterdam
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Goodrich Company
Spencer Scott
C. W. Phellis
Greenwich
Conn
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N. Y
Wendell Willkie
Rushville
Ind
Otto H. Kuether
Kansas
Salem
Ohio
Health Board
Italan Ministry of Corporations
Italy
London
Weber
ATS
By Bob Dart
Daern
Lincoln
United Brethren Church
C. J. McGee
Main St
Milton Presbyterian Church
E. S. Hendrickson
Second St
Marvin Adams
First Baptist
Brmnigan Hall
Bill Benois
Ralph Fixier
Dr. Scholtes
J. C. Davis
Merchant Tailor Shop
Hershey and
Rohrer
Almanac
Cincinnati
Us&s. Treasury Department
Manhattan Island
Cardinal Richelieu
Jane Adams
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