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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1932

Page

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Truck Crash Near Congress Injures Driver

Fraser Young driver W N Lance was thrown from a truck carrying license plates near Congress on Tuesday November 22. He woke in Wooster City Hospital after ten stitches and a bruised back. The rig and trailer were to Canton for major repairs. Lance had delivered plates to Rittman Creston and West Salem, taking the Wooster route via Congress, a new road. The truck rolled once after the driver was ejected as a team caused difficulty negotiating a sharp unmarked left turn south of Congress. He returned home Saturday after hospital stay.

Canton i _ Lance Rittman Creston West Salem Wooster Congress Lance the.John Jonés

Theodore Burbage Weds Bias Lenno Holden in Wadsworth

Theodore Burbage of Wadsworth married Bias Lenno Holden of Wadsworth on Thanksgiving afternoon with Rev. H L Turley officiating at the First Church of Christ parsonage. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Walter Riggin. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents. Burbage works for Selberling Latex Co. in Barberton and the bride for the Ohio Match Co.

Theodore Burbage Wadsworth Rittman Bias Lenno Holden H. L. Turley First Church of Christ Walter Riggin

Baby Girl Constance May Born to Campbell Family

Mr and Mrs LeRoy Campbell welcome a baby girl at Thanksgiving noon naming her Constance May. The child weighed nine pounds five ounces at birth and the Campbells reside on Fifth Street. Mrs Campbell was formerly Norma Gardiner.

LeRoy Campbell Constance May Campbellg Fifth St Campbell Norman Gardiner

Ralph Watts Undergoes Tonsil Removal at Seville Clinic

Report notes Ralph Watts had his tonsils removed Friday morning at Dr. Beach's Seville office. He is progressing as well as can be expected following the procedure. A separate ad lists standard cleaning fluid priced at 36 cents per gallon and a non-explosive cleaning fluid at $1.10 per gallon from B and A VIOI I Co. with phone 100.

Ralph Watts Dr. Beach Seville AVIO I-Co

Tree Planting Committee Reports on Public Space Trees

The Tree Planting Committee completes its work honoring George Washington Bicentennial by planting 33 trees in the Rittman Cemetery and School grounds plus 28 purchased by others. St. Ann's church adds five trees, with volunteers and many organizations contributing time and funds. A cash sum of 15.94 is given to the Cemetery Board for more trees.

Rittman Podrida Club Ohlo Boxboard Co Ohio Salt Co Rotary Club City Council American Legion Rittman Savings Bank Rittman Schools Automobile Club Ladies Presbyterian Church Christ, Girl Scouts Roy—Scouts Pythlary W. B A. Lodge K. of F. B. Hanes G.W. Holm George Morgan C. B. Shook Si. C. Brickel St. Ann’s Church Cemetery Board

September marriage tale at a Doylestown party

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Viola Sulzbach of Doylestown to E bynn Hamilton of Fairmont West Virginia. The ceremony occurred in Lancaster Pennsylvania with Rev Albert Roberts officiating. Guests from Rittman Doylestown Fairmont and Masillon attended at a party before heading to the Hamilton home in Wadsworth.

Viola Sulzbach Catherine Sulzbach Doylestown E.bynn-Hamilton F. Morgan Hamillton Fairmont W. Va

Eye Injury On Thanksgiving Hurts Russell Welsh

Russell Welsh eleven, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Welsh of West Second Street, sustained an eye injury on Thanksgiving Day from a thrown stone. The eye is slightly cracked and painful but not permanently serious.

Russel Welsh Edward Welsh West Second-st

Automobile sold at auction for 302 dollars

Bids totaled 302 dollars for a 1929 Nash six sedan at a constable sale on Wednesday afternoon. The car formerly belonged to Fritz Althoff of Main Street.

Sam Escovitz Fritz Althoff

Dental office closed for Ohio State Dental Society meeting

The dental office of Dr. C Gregg will close December 5 6 and 7 for attendance at the Ohio State Dental Society meeting in Cleveland.

C., c. Gregg Ohio. State. Dental_Society Cleveland

Juveniles Present Plays at Rutman Grange Meeting

Juveniles entertained at the Rutman Grange gathering with a program titled Changes In Living Then and Now. The event included performances by eight youths and speakers discussing Grange activities. The next Grange meeting is set for December 9 with M. R. Beachy as Master and L. M. Simpson as Overseer.

Ronk Anna Mary Wirth Sever Hivenses Grange M. R. Beachy S. E Gaurga Slaclogaa

Death of Mrs. Amy Hendricks at Metvorsal funeral

Afternoon funeral services for Mrs. Amy Hendricks age 30, sister of Arlie Trent, were held at Metvorsal on Wednesday. Her mother Mrs. John Fraleers Ron survives, with a brother and several relatives. It is said Hendricks had previously threatened to shoot herself.

Amy Hoehdricks Arlt Trent Metvorsal Ricks Amy ‘Trent Lita John ‘Fraleers Ron Arie Rittmany Hendricks

Chicago Cubs catcher’s mother visits John Jones home

Mrs. Margaret Homaley of Athens Ohio visits the John Jones family as mother of the Cubs catcher. The visitor is described as a sister of Mrs detess, staying since last Monday.

Chicago Catcher John-Jones Margaret " Homaley Athens Oho iolston-Homsley Chicago Cubs John -Jones Mrsr-detess

Pythian Sisters Plan December Card Party

Pythian Sisters met in regular session to arrange a card party set for Wednesday evening December 7. Public invited, admission 25 cents. Gold piece drawing postponed this time. Members urged to sponsor a table. Next meeting December 14 will nominate officers. birthday committee to serve.

Sesson

Hunters Pursue Quail in North Carolina This Week

Wayne Young Wadsworth and A L Ebert hunt quail and part ridge in North Carolina and expect to return Sunday.

North Carolina

Paternity case linked to alleged kidnapping in Wadsworth

Fragmented report describes a paternity and kidnapping allegation tied to a residence in Wadsworth on a Wednesday noon. It mentions Alice Cary Curry, Mrs Chamberlain, and Dr Chamberlain with references to a vehicle and a local school scene.

Belated Announcement For Friends In Rittman Ohio

The groom, a high school graduate, is employed at the Ohio Salt company in Rittman. Parents Mr and Mrs J L Anderson reside in Ma con. He is the son of Mrs Kelly Thompson who lives on Salt Street. The couple has strong ties to the community and plans a future in Rittman.

Burgess -Thompson Groon Indi Neki Hoon Ohio Maxton ‘Company Ohio Maxton ‘Company. Her Parents, Mr. and Mra. J. L. Anderson Kelly Thompnd Saltse

Surprise party for Kenneth Hilty marks tenth birthday

Kenneth Hilty celebrated his tenth birthday Saturday afternoon with a surprise party hosted by Mrs Q JC Thy and Lenore. Guests enjoyed refreshments and shared well wishes as Kenneth received many gifts for his milestone birthday.

Kenneth Hilty Tay Boys Kenneth

Weighing Station Held At Aitman High School

The monthly weighing station for babies and preschool children will be at Aitman High School on Thursday December 8 from 1 30 to 4 p m Mothers are invited to bring their children for the checkup event.

Aitman High School

Council Submits New Proposal To Gas Co

A council submits a new proposal to the gas company as part of an upcoming staff meeting. The event features candidates like Bertram Yackholm and John Steinler, with Tony Whoree and Hagia Scout involved in initial work. December Fifth staff meeting expected to include investment decisions and program planning for the coming year.

Regulak Bertram Yackholm John_steinler Viohn Kukiinsky Ped Homduckront Hagia

Mrs C W Hoover Laid To Rest In Lodi Ohio

News of the death of Mrs C W Hoover in Lodi Ohio last week came as a surprise to her family and friends. She had been seriously sick for five days with pneumonia and complications. A resident of Lodi for many years she was the daughter of Peter and Mary Moukey and leaves a husband a son two brothers and a host of friends. Services were held at the Congregational church in Lodi with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.

C. W. Stoover Lol Ohio Rittman Peter Mary MouKoy Lodi Glx Alstorn Congregational Woodlawn

Obituary of Melinda Mouxey in Sterling Ohio area

Melinda Mouxey born December 31 1867 in Sterling Ohio was eldest daughter of Peter and Mary Moigey. She died November 23 1932 in Lod Ohio after a life marked by practical intelligence and strong industrious habits. She attended a common school and possessed inventive ingenuity and perceptive judgment throughout her life.

Atom Melinda Mouxey Peter Mary Moigey

Council Considers Parking Ban and Street Widening Request

At a sparse meeting the council discussed extending no parking rules, a Erie railroad right of way move, and a quick survey by the State Highway Department to widen Main Street from the B O road to the square. Officials reference franchise expirations, fines totaling 716.45 dollars, gravel for repairs, and a ten-year light and power franchise proposal.

the- Erie Algan Rittman Auto Blub Brie Manes Heenson Imindloner Morgan Tershoy Rehrer Renerve Power and Light Company R. W. Fredrick State Highway, Department

Rittman Community Fund Boost Subscribes With Oversubscription

The Rittman Community Fund drive reports a total of 3611.22 raised against a 3000 goal. Contributions come from Ohio Boxboard Co employees 2061.00 Ohio Salt Co. employees 3720.50 RC Can Co employees 44.00 and others 674.75 plus milk fund service 0.00 for a grand 3511.23 with 511.22 oversubscribed. Committee members praise canvassers Ben Hersey Dr C C Gregg L L Haney E J Brophy Boyd Miller W R Shook John Fisher c D Baker Robert Schario W J Ritter Ori Yudel yitzar M Brenneman C E Wilson Ralph Overholt Wes Helks and Ralph Krabill.

The Ohio Boxboard Co Ohio Salt Co R.C. Can Co Ben Hersey Ori Yudele Yitzar W. “M. Brenneman C. E. Wilson Ralph Overholt Wes Helks Ralph Krabill

Rotary Hears Orrville High Musicians in Surprise Visit

Supt Honnold and four senior ladies from Orrville High greeted Rotary members on a Thursday musical program. Fisher chaired the music committee and Jotin’s efforts secured the entertainers. Miss Airhart opened with violin, Miss Koehl played trombone, Miss Steiner performed clarinet, Miss Studer accompanied at the piano, and Supt Honnold spoke on school work.

Honnold Orrville High School Fisher Miss Studer Mr. Honnold

New Ohio Auto Tags Go On Sale for 1933

Ohio motorists begin purchasing 1933 license tags with the same tax as 1932. About 1100 tag sets were distributed to dealers from numbers 481651 to 482756. Last year production surpassed 1000 passenger cars and trucks. New colors feature black numerals on a very deep yellow. student Donald Yochheim of Heidelberg College visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Yochheim.

Ohio Hun RV. Fredrick Wocal

Brother of Ernest Burkett Dies From Automobile Injuries

John Burkett aged 55, brother of Ernest Burkett, died at Kinney and Smith hospital Monday evening from injuries after an automobile driven by Elvis Shisler struck him. Burkett and his wife were crossing toward their Smithville home garage Sunday evening when they saw the oncoming car and attempted to move. Shisler did not slow and hit Burkett with the car front fender. He is survived by his widow and four brothers Ernest Rittman Frank Norman and Ray and four sisters Ollie Switzer Cora Baum Jessiman and Lorinda Moore. Funeral services were held at Geyer chapel Thursday afternoon.

John Burkett Ernest Burkett Kinney and Smith Hospital Elvis Shisler Burkett Pear “Smithville Mys Ollie Switzer Sterling Cora. Baum Jessieman Lorinda” Moore Geyer’ Chapel

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Lake Braner Wooster City Hospital Auto Service Tres Lancaster Albert Robhert Hamilton Ohio Salt Company Akron Arlie Trent - Wednnesday Pythian Sisters Rittmay Gill Chiniyderiain Duesods Alice Cary Syr Curry Crontor Aabhig Chamberlain John “Lannon Wadsworth, Where All- Ferrale Jack Tevis Aii West Second St Pavotig C. W. Hoover State Highway Dept R.A Cornell Weidner Ohio Fuel Mik Ritunto Light Company Comunity Fund Community Fund Committee Leitizens Rotary Donald ‘Yochheim Heideberg College E. G.yochheim
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