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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1927

Page

3

Local Traffic Rules to be Enforced by Marshal Mills

Marshal Mills vows no more warnings for traffic rule violators. The vilege-cement and council back stricter enforcement with arrests for stop sign and other rule breaches. Past laxity prompts a push for harsher action, especially when roads are wet. schoolchildren will receive protection and Main Street intersections will be guarded as needed.

Marshal Mills Vilege-Cement Mills Auto Club Automobile Club Sait St Main St

Improvements at Pastime Theater Enlarge Seating Capacity

Plans are under way to enlarge the seating capacity in the Pastime Theater, according to reports from the local site. Details on scope, timeline, and funding were not provided in the fragment.

Goffinet plans theater upgrades and seating changes

Alpheus Goffinet, owner manager, outlines plans to remove the present stage and old dressing rooms, add 200 upholstered seats from the stage area, and buy 38000 upgraded chairs for the center. The western theater will seat about 90 people after changes with new rest rooms and smokers for patrons. Film lineups include Mother and Les Miserables with several future attractions.

Alpheus Goffinet Goffinet Cohens

Ford introduces new car at local reception

The Ford Service Garage hosted a public reception last Friday to display the newly released Ford car. About 450 attended locally and 389 registered, with 325 registering at Orrville. Features include water and oil pump, irreversible steering, multiple disk dry clutch, Houdaille shock absorbers, top speed over 60 mph, new distributing system, and revised springs.

Ford Ford Service Orrville Yely

Notice of assessments against Sterling Avenue properties

Notice is hereby given that the assessments against the lots and adjoining property on the improvement of Sterling Avenue from Main Street to the Erie Railroad right of way are on file in the Village Clerk's office for inspection by all interested parties. Dated Dec 6 1927 EB G NEWBERRY Village Clerk Pub Det 8 15 22.

Sterling Avenue Main Street Erie Railroad EB G. Newberry

Ordinance granting village consent for road improvement

Ordinance No. 806 authorizes the Village of Rittman to consent to highway improvements along East Ohio Avenue and South Main Street within the village limits under the supervision of the Director of Highways and Public Works. It references Inter-County Highway No. 94 and directs the clerk to publish and record the ordinance as required.

East Ohio Avenue South Main Street Mae Main Corporation Line Corporation Rittman Wayne County Ohio Jayrhe- Ime Public Works Ituralah

In Memory of Noble Long

A poetic tribute notes Noble Long has died and rests with guardian angels. The verse speaks of heaven, gates of paradise, and Noble awaiting at the gates of gold with faith and triumphal love. Contributed by a Friend.

Noble Long Paradise

Regular Meeting Deliberations On State Road Pavement

Village council discusses state willingness to fund half of a 20 foot pavement through town. Plans cover E Ohio Ave from the Square to the corporate line and S Main St from the B&O railroad to the corporate line to connect with Cleveland roads. Rittman-Wade Worth road under construction but paused due to climate conditions. An Erie Railroad representative was to attend to discuss signals.

Auto Club Com Tulsetowers E. Ohio Ave Square Corporaton S Main St B. & O. Railroad Corporation Cleveland Rittman Erie Railroad Yyégular

City council discusses old crossings and sewage woes

Relief measures such as signals or watchmen were not available at Main St and White City crossings and the issue was dropped. Severe rains plagued E Ohio Ave homes, while William Allison sought better sewage service as the system failed to handle storm water. Mayor Bender referred the matter to the Board of Public Affairs. A bid for Sau St storm sewer was rejected as the sole bid exceeded the $6,000 estimate.

Main St White City E. Ohio Ave William Allison Bender Alfison Board of Public Affairs Sau St Lod Construction Co

Readvertised sale to be offered to new council

A report notes the job will be re advertised and another effort made to sell the position. The item is expected to be presented as an anticipated service for the new council, which will convene for the first time on January 2, 1928.

Card of Thanks from Blatts Family

We express deep appreciation to friends and neighbors for help during our sorrow. A A Blatts and family. Little Wonders presentation Ada.

A. A. Blatts

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