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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1934

Page

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Legionnaires Push Local Pool Plan For Rittman

Local American Legion post urges passage of legislation to fund a municipal swimming pool in Rittman with self funding via bond sales and potential state aid. Estimated cost under 50 cents per person annually at $5000 valuation, with taxes or sales tax consideration at Columbus. Next council meeting at 7 30 p m on December 12. Legion activities directed by post members listed, with regional attendance noted.

Legion Post Rittman Legion FERA Columbus Union of Paper and Sulphite Workers Legion Rooms Legionnaires‘i Wayne Fformes Tuscarawas Coshocton The American Legion

Funeral services held for Mrs Nella F Stauffer

Mrs Nella F Stauffer, 60, died Tuesday after weeks of illness at her Creston area home. Funeral services were conducted Friday at two o clock by Rev A E Stockham at the home south of Creston. She was the eldest daughter of the late Dr David G Tuttle and Amanda Halloway Tuttle. Survived by husband Tilila R and three sisters Belle Sherman Marie Els ter St Akron and Mollie Sutton of Toledo. Interment in Wooster cemetery with neighbors as pallbearers.

Nella F Stauffer Creston A E Stockham Stauffer David G Tuttle Amanda Halloway Tuttle Tilia R Belle L. Sherman Marie Elster Akron Mollie Sutton Toledo Wooster

Marie Wilson Speaks at Milton Garden Club Meeting

About seventy five members and guests attended at the Milton Garden Club meeting held in the high school auditorium. Marie Wilson of the State Department of Education was the guest speaker. Wilson plans to organize a home making class next January for all women of post school age. The high school girls’ glee club performed several songs. Officers elected were President Carrie A Befchler, Vice President Mary Amstutz, Secretary Treasurer Alice Maine. Father Lance remains librarian.

Milton Garden Club Marie Wilson State Department of Fiducation Alice Maine Father Lance

Evangelistic Services Open At Church of God

Evangelistic services opened on Sunday December 2 at the Church of God in Knapps one mile west of Rittman Rev H McClanahan leads the campaign and Har old Henry Creston directs songs Services begin 7 30 PM with the song service and preaching at 7 50 PM

Church of God Knapps Rittman H. McClanahan Harold Henry Creston

Musical Tea at Presbyterian Church Saturday

The Music club hosts a musical tea at the Presbyterian church on Saturday December 8 at 1 30 PM with all invitees welcome.

Music Club Presbyterian Church

Rittman Auto Club Discusses Pool and Dam Proposals

The Rittman Auto club met Tuesday night to review plans for a municipal swimming pool at Central Park and a proposed dam north of Rittman. The dam would create a year round resort with summer swimming and boating and winter skating. No decision was reached on either project.

Rittman Auto Club Rittman Auto Club

United Cigars Form For Rittman Basketball Campaign

Rittman Ex Hi s Are better known as the United Cigars organizing for the coming basketball season. The squad will include former high school stars Johnny Yarman Bud Hoover Bill Boyce Don Adama Skunk Kindig and Tibby Young will also play. No arrangements yet but likely the Cigars will compete in high school preliminaries at home and away. Tommy Galehouse backs the team and will serve as booking agent.

Rittman Hi’s The United Cigars Johnny Yarman Bud Hoover Bill Boyce Don Adama Skunk Kindig Tibby Young Wooster College Cigars Tommy Galehouse

Mrs Henry Gasser Dies After Illness At Hospital

Mrs Henry Gasser died at 6 am Tuesday after being taken to Wadsworth Municipal hospital in critical condition Sunday. She was 50 and survived by her husband five daughters and three sons. Funeral services were held at Apostolic Christian church with Rev Noah Hartzler officiating. burial was by A L Ebert.

Henry Gasser Wadsworth Municipal Hospital Gasser Raymond Marty John Hinderlong Creston Pearl Clara Irene Edward Hannibal Ohio Raymond Sharon Center Harvey Apostolic Christian Church Noah Hartzler A. L. Ebert

Examinations Set By State Civil Service Commission

Final examinations for the year will be held Tuesday and Wednesday December 18 and 19 as announced by Ralph W Emmons chairman and W B Francis member. The list includes positions in banks commerce state buildings welfare highway patrol and more. Official bulletin with qualifications will be mailed free upon request to the State Civil Service Commission Columbus Ohio.

State Civil Service Commission Ralph W Emmons W B Francis Division of Banks Department of Commerce Madison Home Highway Patrol Industrial Commission Division of State Buildings Department of Public Welfare Industrial Commission of Ohio Tax Commission Department of Highways Ohio State University Columbus Ohio

Lindecamp Names S S Christmas Committees

C P Lindecamp superintendent of the Sterling United Brethren Sunday School announces his program committee for the Christmas entertainment to be held Sunday evening December 23. Members include Mrs Robert Morton Mrs Paul Johnson Mrs Roy Sinclair Miss Fannie Davidson and Miss Doris Steele on the program committee. Committee on treat for Sunday School pupils includes Mrs Lillie Hoff Mrs C P B Lindecamp and Mr D H Johnson.

C. P. Lindecamp Sterling United *Brethren Sunday School Robert Morton Paul Johnson Roy Sinclair Fannie Davidson Doris Steele Lillie Hoff C. PB. Lindecamp D. H. Johnson

Sterling Teams to Meet Rittman Juniors in Basketball

Sterling seventh and eighth graders are slated to play Rittman Junior High team Briday or Satejeen on Sterlings court. Mr and Mrs Reuben Beck celebrate their first ree anniversary as friends and relatives gathered Sunday with a surprise party.

Sterling Rittman Junior HI Briday Satejeen Sterling”oor Reuben Beck Mra Beck

Old Toys to Brighten Christmas Campaign Reminder

Dwight Hof, chairman of the Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor committees, asks the community to donate old toys for needy children. Toys collected will be distributed after repairs are completed, with donations encouraged soon to allow time for preparation.

Dwight ‘Hof Presbyterian Church-Christian Endeavor Committees

Lay First Plans For Jackson Day In Wayne County

Initial plans for a Wayne County Jackson Day banquet were made in a Tuesday night meeting at the courthouse in Wooster. The banquet will be held if possible January 8 at Wooster. A committee on arrangements was appointed led by Charles Hochstettier.

Wayne County Democrata Court House Wooster Charles Hochstettier

Indians Start Seasons Friday in county basketball clash

The Doylestown Indians open their season with a contest against Doylestown Town, featuring veterans Zlyiovich, McGee, Hessidence, McAnallan and Bell. Coach Tibby Young rebuilds around Johnny Simontog, Mougey and Dohner while two freshmen and several reserves vie for action in a test game before Western Reserve League play.

Wade atcWa Doylestown Lestown Jana Trek Veterin Doysquad Rizalion Mutsaing Zlyiovich Sug McGee Hessidence Sdmter McAnallan Bell Ayne County Vedy Johnny Simontog Simontoh Mou Dohner Nthe Tayo O'Frien Bree Ring Post Thral-Bort Lkely Breesd Adams Wast Heller Rittman Waidsworth Erneh Wadsworth Indians Tittman Indiana Avith

Presbyterian Services Urge Full Attendance This Sunday

Members are urged to attend both morning and evening services at the Presbyterian church. The morning theme is Across the Barriers of Language as part of Univers al Sunday. The evening continues the three part series The Church's Task following Last Sunday's The Church's Beginning.

Presbyteriane Church Universal

Estate Appraisements and Property Transfers in Miltons Court Briefs

The file lists assets of the late Russell Roger Milton Two valued at $2005 with property passing to Alice and Rufus W Royer. Wayne County car sales rise in November 1924 to 48 vehicles, with two sold to Rittman residents and two to Cres ton. Real estate transfers include Edith Matz to L A Jordan Sterling lot and Ida B Steiner to Julia Fouci Sterling lot.

Russell Roger Milton Alice Rufus W Royer Wayne County Glenn B. Harmon Rittman Creston Edith Matz L. A. Jordan Sterling Lot Ida B. Steiner Julia Fouci Oo Fe Wat

November marriages and licenses rise in Detroit area

The Detroit area records show 25 couples were granted marriage licenses in November with Fred P Parsell and Lola Marie Hensley among those noted. In 1933 November there were 27 licenses issued and December is expected to exceed this month, as it ranks second in licenses issued.

Fred FP. Parsell Detroit Mich Lola Marie Hensley Chippewa Township Domestic Ray Keach Akron

Grange Presents Third Lyceum Play at Rittman High

The Wayne County Grange will stage the third lyceum course play in the Rittman High School auditorium on December 11. The Dalton-Syisar Creek Grange presents Aunt Samantha Rules the Roost in the event.

Wayne County Grange Lyceum Rittman High School Dalton-Syisar Creek Samantha

Reuben King Family Hosts Thanksgiving Celebration

Mr and Mrs Reuben King and daughter Beulah hosted a family Thanksgiving in Sterling. Attending were their children and spouses from Cleveland Detroit New Waterford and Cleveland Heights. The King home suffered a fire on their return with damage estimated at 2500 dollars.

Reuben King Beulah Sterling Cleveland Heights King

Nighttime rabbit hunt fines in Chippewa Township court

Charles and Robert Buttinger of Chippewa Township were each fined 25 dollars plus costs for hunting rabbits at night by car headlamps in Justice John G. Van Nest's court. Two other men were fined on the same charge. all four fines have been paid.

Charles Robert Buttinger Chippewa John G. van Nest

Foremen's Club Meeting In Ohio Businesses

Foremen from Ohio Salt and Ohio Boxboard in Rittman join the Ohio Match and Ohio Injector firms of Wadsworth for a scheduled gathering on December 10. The meeting aims to discuss industry issues and cooperative efforts.

Ohio Salt Ohio Rittman Ohio Match and Wadsworth

Weighing Station for Babies and Pre School Children

A weighing station event for babies and preschool children will be held at the high school on December 13 from 1 30 to 3 30 p m Special invitations go to babies born this year for the event in a community notice.

Bables

Card of Thanks from H. A. Stara and J. Amatutz family

The family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during bereavement. Mrs. H. A. Stara and Mrs. J. Amatutz extend appreciation for support and assistance.

Bazaar bake sale at local church building

A church bake sale event is announced with items including pastries and assorted goods. The notice mentions location near Woyals Grocery and a Saturday date in December as part of a larger bazaar.

Ant Als Woyals Artielen

Home Appliance Coop Boost Shown By Local Firms

The Weeting house company and the Galehouse Furniture company announce a cooperative movement to expand sales of electrical appliances. Galehouse offers refrigerators ranges and small appliances with flexible terms and small down payments. The partnership targets rising demand in modern homes for labor saving devices and low monthly payments.

Reserve Power and Taght Company Weetinghouse Company Galehouse Furniture Company Galehouse Calahousea

Directors Elected At Annual Meeting Of Orchard Company

The annual meeting of the Orchard Company was held last night at W. R. Shooky’s office. A board of directors was elected with members including QQ, Hi, Clippinger, Dr C C Greer, Holt, Hohn, KF, Jidover, D, R Lance, C R Shook, W K R Shook, L, B Stootmiller, EQ, Branigan, Raph rranill and R D Saydor.

Orchards ‘Company W. R.shooky Clippinger C. C. Greer Holt Hohn Jidover R. Lance C. R. Shook W. KR. Shook

Council to Ask Lower Gas Rates

After a Wednesday council meeting in Rittman Ohio the Ohio Fuel and Iron Co was urged to cut gas rates for Rittman and surrounding areas. A bond ordinance for building a swimming pool gained second reading but failed on third reading amid petitions over 200 names in support.

Ohio Fuel Tlon Rittman

Public Health Heart Disease Rise in Death Rates

Two major influences drive higher heart disease deaths in the United States over the past century. Longer average life, increasing deaths after age fifty-five, and reclassification of deaths previously labeled as other diseases. Male and foreign born whites show higher rates.

United States

Sterling Opens County League With Doubleheader

Sterling High School hosts a doubleheader Friday night in the gym. The Tigers face Creston in the first league game, followed by Sterling Independents meeting Eclat Rubber of Cuyahoga Falls.

Sterling Creston Sterling Independents Eclat Cuyahoga Falle

Bake Sale at Wovat's Brocery by Busy Bible Class

The Busy Bible class of U B church will hold a bake sale at Wovat's Brocery starting at 9 00 on Saturday December 8. The event supports church projects and includes a feature exchange and a covered dish luncheon following the sale.

U.B. Church Wovat’s Brocery Women’s Benefit “Association Sea Belle

Hospital Notes On Patient’s Postoperative Update

A hospital report details a patient named Mrs Jasalts who underwent an operation at Wadaworth hospital. The condition is improving, with a nurse or attendant named Sinny Wits mentioned in connection to care and a planned home return next Sunday. The note references dates around November 80 at Wadaworth hospital.

Rec Wailsworth Jasalts Jalao Wadaworth Sinny Wits Youget Sinfant Wulf “Potarn Awaditworth Hospital

Public urged to mail early for Christmas delivery

Postmaster in Rittman and nationwide advise shoppers to mail early to avoid congestion. Officials request prepaid, insured parcels. late packages risk delay. Window hours end Saturdays at 4 p.m. for pre holiday postings. parcels must be wrapped, well packed, and within size limits for delivery.

Nobert Hickin Rittman Post Office Rittman ‘Pem Portage Muast

Pt A Playlets Scheduled For Christmas Program

Rehearsals underway for two playlets to be presented by the P T A on a Christian program. One playlet features school children under Lawrence Chambery music director from Rittman Public Schools. The other, by parents, directed by Mrs B M Welch.

P.T Lawrences Chambery Rittman Public Schools B. M. Welch

Registrars Appoint Mentions Sheriff and Creston Official

An appointed registrar, identified as Tiandlo 1986 Heorae registrations in Tulinin, is named by Registrar Frank West of Major Velitelaa Buran. Geo. Wi Goffey is noted as the Creston registrar.

Bredrick Cuto Tag Tiandlo Tuliniin Frank West Velitelaa Buran Goffey Creston

Dairy Herd Improvement Group Elects Officers

Irvin J Gresser of Sterling named vice president of the Wayne County Dairy Herd Improvement Association for 1935 at a special meeting held Monday night at the County Agent's office in the Court House. J Schroek of Orrville elected president and John Bank of Orrville secretary treasurer. Robert Clark of Shreve Street was hired as official tester under the Dairy Department at Ohio State University to test local herds monthly for milk and butter fat production. Clark has special training from the State University and dairyists are urged to contact Clark Schroek or Bank with interest in herd testing. The program aims to extend testing to every dairyman interested.

Irvin J Gresser Sterling Eveted Vicw Wayne County Tlouse J. Schroek Orrvile John Bank Orrville Robert Clark Shrave St. 1 Clark Ohio State University The State University Sehrock Bank

Creston W B A Officers Elected Monday Night

Creston W B A members elected officers at Monday night meeting. Re-elected president is Mrs Hert Shumaker with Mrs Mary Blatth as recording secretary and Mrs Irene Parks as financial secretary. Others include Mrs Aldlee Hosmers pest president and Miss Flossie Simcox treasurer with Mrs Will Eby chaplain and Mrs McElroy ceremony leader. Installation planned for January and a Christmas party set for December 20.

Creston W. B.A Prealddht Hert Shumaker Mary Blatth Irene Parks Aldlee—Hosmers Pest Flossie Simncox Will Eby McElroy Indy Mabel Mapledorn

Christmas Business Outlook Across Ohio Merchants Expect Stronger Sales

Ohio merchants anticipate a busier Christmas season with higher sales than any year since 1929. George V Sheridan secretary of the Ohio Council of Retail Merchants cites improved confidence in the national government and a spend driven mood despite tax and cost of living concerns.

Ohio George V. Sheridan Oho Council of Retail Merchants Sheridan

Community meeting notes funding and approvals

A late draft of Community Meets Five outlines financial actions and committee members. It records approved items including clothing and milk allocations, Red Cross contributions, a drought fund, and a health district allotment, with attendees listed and public access to the meeting.

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Oh Honor Wolf Named For Junior Hr

Fragmented OCR lists student names and grades with multiple errors. Readable fragments mention Evely Totty Sieerin Sidey Mirt mtket Wallace Anna Adil Mary Dorothy Ajramey Maxine Guasldy Floretien Hotty Werts Ch Tibet Oehter Charnohrert Art Schoad Mehard SVCae Hornal.

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Eyengeliuts ES Subjectés For fete week events

Fragments describe a religious schedule with evangelist Miller, Brethren church activities, and clan gatherings. Notable items include Friday evening services, Saturday night events, and Sunday afternoon gatherings titled Dragon's Flood.

Firat

Scout Camp Me era Wittman ware on Saturday night

Scout leaders announce plans for a camp event at Wittman facility with activities Saturday and Monday night notes. The readable fragment references Scouters and camp schedule details though text is partial.

Wittman

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