Local Post Office Preps for Early Christmas Mailing
Christmas mailing time nears as Rittman post office handles heavier parcel post. Mail early. after December 16 expect three extra delivery days. Pack parcels with sturdy wrapping. if it rattles, rewrap. Book rate 1.5 cents per pound until June 30, 1938. Sailing schedules show destinations from New York and the Pacific coast to many foreign ports.
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Rittman
U. S
New York
Argentina
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
England
France
Germany
Sata
Hungary
Haly Si
Newfoundland
Turkey
Pacific Coast
Hunters Found Not Guilty In Tuesday Night Trial
Harry Meitzkan John Conrad and Vernon Kellett were charged for hunting on Margaret Gettings property without permission. Trial held Tuesday night before Mayor Baker. pleas of not guilty sustained. Costs charged to Margaret Gettings.
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Harry Meitzkan
John,Conrad
Vernon Kellett
Herb Andrews
Margaret Gettings
Baker
Sterling Man Sentenced to 90 Days in County Jail
Marshal Heffelman arrested George Smith of Sterling Saturday at 9 p m for driving without a license and with improper plates. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Roy Baker Monday night and was sentenced to 90 days in the county jail.
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Marshal Heffelman
George Smith
Sterling
Roy Baker
Jin
Rittman High to Open Season Against Canal Fulton Saturday
Rittman High cameras will debut Saturday night at the high school gym. Canal Fulton, last year’s state champs, invade as the opponent. Coach Young will use a final squad of seven with five likely in the starting five Ramsier Simon ton West Keating Tompkins Bo ing Rosenberg. Reserve game starts 7 30 with the varsity game to follow.
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Rittman High Camera
Sears
Band Mothers Plan December Party At High School
Rittman Band Mothers held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday and planned a party at the high school in December. A concert and demonstration of instruments were featured with a secret special treat to be revealed at the party. Refreshments will be served and all instrumental music students and parents are invited. Arrangements were completed for a bake sale December 10 at Wenker's market.
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Rittman Band Mothers
Mothers Club
Wenker’s Market
Vesper S Services Announced at Church of Christ
Sunday vesper program at Church of Christ includes readings prayers and specials. Rev Carl Barnham leads the fall schedule with nightly devotions and music by Martha Osborn Betty Fixler Alberta Show and others.
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Vesper
Church of Christ
C.yey
Mildred Elkenberry
Loader CalTo
Tuhanfa Miller
Robert Schaefer
Christ
M. Teader
Fatrest
Lord Jesus
Helen Ffurt Pravos
Cece
Sarees
MolMé Bell
Ledder Faymm
Carl Barnham
Fall AZ Baptist Church
Brantran Hall
Martha Osborn
Betty Fixler
Mary Conover
Alberta
Silent Prayer
Jesus
Mizpa Congregation
Posticide
Christmas Lighting Plans Set for Weekend Deployment
Christmas lights for Stittman and surrounding streets will be installed this weekend. Ernest Flarrison, chair of the Civile Association trade committee, says equipment is at Marlon Reserve Power Co and plans include additions similar to last year. The association's executive committee meets Monday at Ben Franklin to discuss further decorations and a December gathering is planned at the chy Mall on Tuesday at 1 pm.
Milton Township Road Petition Granted by County Commissioners
A petition to construct a new road in Milton township to connect several families to Route 94 was approved by county officials. The route will run about a mile from the old W and L rail line to the township road, with residents paying for a right of way to access the main highways.
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Milton Township
Township Iire
Pigs Stolen Clamped By Shotgun Interlude Near Route 4
Nearby farmer Earl Musser fired two shotgun blasts at a car containing three men after suspecting a theft attempt around 9 p.m. at his farm on route 4 between Orrville and Ruthven roads. Police say two men were seen in nearby pits as Musser warned them to stop. the car fled after shots were fired, with investigators noting prior thefts in the area.
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Earl Musser
Rittman Rld
Musser
James Skelly
Martin Tyrell
Tater
Muncer
Orryoville
Ruthan Roads
The Lesson of Life by Emerson
A compact quotation emphasizes daily courage as the measure of learning life. It notes that overcoming fear is essential to personal growth and wisdom.
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Emierson
Esther Spade Joins Weathervane Players Akron
Esther Spade of 127 N Second St Akron is elected to membership in the Weathervane Players of the Weathervane Civic Theatre Akron She joins a promotions committee and will direct Night Must Fall then lead in The Brontes Nise Spade has performed readings including All Quiet on the Western Front with the group.
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Esther Spade
Weathervane Players of
Akron
Second St
Weathervane Players
Weathervane Civic Theatre
Miss Spade
Five Generations Shown in One Family Photo
A rare portrait captures five generations of the Frank family. The image features infant Thomas Edward Frank among elder relatives, illustrating a long family lineage in a single frame.
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Frank
Thomias
Edward Frank
Father and Son Banquet At Local Church On Tuesday
About 130 attended the tenth Father and Son banquet at Grace Reformed Church Akron. Rev Hautman preached on Gods heav ens are telling that God is great and loves. Rev Mellen introduced him. Special music by Cruce and Dodd from Akron. Organized by the Frotherhood with thanks from Steiner and UU members. Dinner served by Ladies Aid. Tickets managed by Russell Welling and helpers.
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Hautman
Grace
Ebirtes
Akron
Hearns
Umay
Usted Brethron Xshurch
Heauty
Vasinoas
Acutas
Noaulman
C . Mellen
Pather and Son
Cruce
Duantta Dodd
Tteam
Christ Steiner
Frotherhood
Cass
Coop
Walter Shook
Homer Forjger
Ald
UoBychurch
UoBychurch Served the Dinner Rev Fa8
Hendrickson
Tickat.dale
Russell Welling
Edwin Ziegler
Robert Caseboldt
Thanksgiving Offering Boosts Milk Fund Donation
At the Community Thanksgiving service at First Drethren Church the offertory reached about 17 dollars. Rev Fev V S Goodale delivered the sermon with assistance from Rev lo Grubb Rev Albert Henry and Rev C Jo Meer. The money supports the milk fund to aid children during school hours.
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Nat Weidner
Pirst Drethren
Sclvent
Fev V S Goodale
Ev. Lo. Grubb
Albert Henry
C Jo Meer
Dr Gregg Attends Ohio Dental Meeting in Cleveland
Dr Gregg attended the Ohio State Dental Society meeting at the Hotel Statler in Cleveland over three days this week. A treasurer cites his near perfect attendance as the best record among Akron Dental Society members in the state organization.
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Dr. Gregg
Cleveland
C Oc Gregg
Ohio
Hotel Statler
Gregg
W. K.park
Akron Dental Society
Awtoon- Otralization
Rutshan Volunteer Fire Dept Responds to Smoke Call
The Rutshan volunteer fire department answered a call Sunday at 10 7 m at the home of Robert Lytle 1068 Second St. Fire Chief Winkler said the furnace may have overheated but no fire or damage occurred and no smoke damage was reported.
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Rutshan
Robert Lytle
Second St
Lytle
Notlelne
Winkler
Winter Brief Visit Ends Abruptly After Snowy Day
Winter touched Rittman with heavy snow causing icy roads and cautious driving. Street crews salted Ohio avenue and other hazards but no accidents were reported. Marion Reserve Co and the Gnas Co noted no service interruptions from the sudden cold spell.
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Rittman Lagt
Zig Zag Lightning Then and Now in History
In The Realm of the Air Zig Zag lightning was once doubted as a real form by observers including James Nasmyth. The image later appeared in photographs showing lightning as a wavy, branching phenomenon rather than strict angular zig zags, resembling a meandering river with several branches.
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Charles Fitzhugh Talman
James
Nasmyth
Rittman Grange Elects New Master A Wirth
Rittman Grange held its annual election with A Wirth re elected master. The slate included Alvin Lintner as overseer and Mrs Herman Lath as lecturer. Officials listed span steward, chaplain Roy Wirth, secretary Maurlea Rhapsdh, treasurer Miss Marda Simpava, and other term members, reflecting a complete officer slate.
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Rittman
anlidaTe
RAN
Alvin Lintner
Herman Lath
Marde la Simpava
Corea
Mary Wirth
Pomons
Mas Dietty Fister
EY Mora
Christmas Savings Checks Boost Local Economy
The piece notes Christmas savings checks mailed soon, aiding local businesses and households. It mentions advice on budgeting gifts, paying a home, and stimulating joint buying, with community hopes for safer roads and a festive season. The column also reflects on holiday shopping, automobiles, and everyday neighborhood happenings.
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Soho
Ralph Kablil
Village Council Debates Fire Truck Repairs and Police Car
The village council debated funding repairs for the fire apparatus and considered a new police department vehicle. A vote failed to approve $31,000 for repairs, with discussions on a $1,000 drawing account and bids for a new police automobile.
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Riteman Village
Counall Menting
Moray
Wae
Belngiloa
Son Seam 4
Everett Winkler
Repaira van
Akron Stamp Club To Hold Open House
The Akron Stamp Club will hold its nineteenth and twentietenth? open house December 3 and 4 at the Abbey City Stamp Club of Akron. A varied program is planned for attendees with displays and activities throughout the event.
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Anbbey-City-Stamp-Club-of
Akron
Jx Holding
Ita
Buese Ala
Wooster Athletic Banquet Attendee List Revealed
The twenty fourth annual athletics banquet at Wooster College is announced with attendee names and references to Yale automobile history and Franklin toy shop imagery. Harry Ttech of Pittman is noted as one invitee, with comments about the event’s festive program and long standing traditions.
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Atheleter
Wooster
College Atheleht
Inter Colleate Athletics
Will -He-Neté
L. C. Belesho Jiee
Harry Ttteh
Pittman
Van
Athe Tefen
Hanguet
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Maxine Cassidy
Harvey Hockensmth
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Bert Mauer
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Shtth
Pennsyvania
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Forrest Frank
Prev Haulman
Milk Fund
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A. Wirth
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Atay
Santa
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Poy
Automo Die
Tere
Moore & Stich
Dwight Hofp
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Charlew Hoftelman
Codwell
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C‘g. Hommon
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Ditch
Wosster
Lee Devore
Dungatore
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Ory
Yale Automobile
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