Mrs John Amstutz Passes Away at 78
Mrs John Amstutz grandmother of Carl Gillman died at her home north of Smithville Monday morning. She was 78. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Vernon Amstutz and Mrs John Yoder of Smithville and two sons John Gillman of Smithville and Paul Gillman of Sterling. Funeral services are at her home today at one o'clock and at Oak Grove Church at two with Rev Gerry and Rev Carpenter officiating.
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John Amstutz
Carl Gillman
Smithville
Vernon Amstutz
John Yoder
John Gillman
Paul Gillman
Oak Grove
Geriy
Carpenter
Free Christmas Seals In Rittman Honors Students
The Rittman High School honor roll lists Seniors Sylvia Walker Esther Amatutz and Lucile Lendy, Juniors Lucille Peete White, Sophomore Louise Yochheim, Freshman Ruth Beery with all A grades. Eighth grade and seventh grade honor roll names follow, plus a note that no canvass will occur this fall for Christmas Seals. The Community Fund approves $200 for Seals in Rittman Village. 20,000 Seals will be available at local offices for contributors and past purchasers.
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Sylvia
Walker
Esther Amatutz
Lucille Peete
White
Louise Yochheim
Ruth Beery
Lucile Lendy
Lerma Ruckel
Eldora Ramster
Ethel’ Mae Hershey
Lavene Harpster
Marjorie ‘Bauman
Roscoe “Hershey
Mary Balloon
Anna Kratchén
Geraldine Cummings
Ethel Milla
Frances Petit
Roean Ramsier
Betty Schems
Margaret Swartz
Ninaja
Thompson
Leona
Vetter
Stan‘ford
Ballard
Glenn Halker
Newberry
Community Fund Committee
Rittman Village
Wadsworth Scout Dinner Honors Long Service Officers
The annual Wadsworth Scout dinner and meeting was held December 2 with officers, troop committeemen and friends of scouting attending. Dr. Gregg received a five year veteran award, Hendrickson a fifteen year award, and Troop 405 earned 1500 points as a ranking good troop while the inter patrol contest shows Silver Fox leading with 4248 points, Raven 427 and Bob White 453.
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Scouting
Wadsworth
Rittman
Dr. Gregg
A. J.grant
Fred Raynor
Ted Hendrickson
H. S. Squibbs
Fredrick
Mes
Howard Breece
Sver Fox
Silver Fox
Raven
Daughters of Union Veterans Corrective Notice
In last week's report of the Tree Planting Committee in the Press, credit for subscribing to the fund was misattributed. The Daughters of Union Veterans should have been credited instead of the U. V. judge. The notice apologizes and seeks proper amends. Also lists cleaning products and prices from B and W Oil Co with phone number.
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W. E. A. Jodge
Meeting notes highlight class jury and officers
A class gathering concluded with a dinner and business session. Nomination reports were read by Verne Gebbart and tellers were appointed to conduct the election for the coming year. Officers named included Charles L Gmt as president and F A Schlup as treasurer with Rev Hendrickson as choir leader and H H RB McCracken as chorister. Emerson Davis received a standing vote of appreciation for service and class contributions.
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Rdesnyde
Je Sohool
Verne Gebbart
Wees
Wasa
Charles Lgmt
W.M .Brenneman
F. A. Schlup
E. S. Hendrickson
H. H
McCracken
Emerson Davia
John B. Hostetler Dies at Weilersville
John B. Hostetler aged 58 died at his Weilersville home Sunday after a ten day illness. He was widely known in the county for conducting numerous horse sales and was affiliated with Oak Grove church in Smithville where services were held Wednesday.
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Oak Grove
Smithville
Hostetler
Weilersville
Thig
Two Robbers Target Rittman Drug Store
In a Wednesday night incident two men attempted a robbery at the DRS Drug store in Rittman. One fled toward a nearby bakery area while a second man remained briefly visible near a power light, as residents describe a darkened street and ongoing police response with several witnesses noting the men’s movements and faces.
Service to launch evening programs by Sunday school group
Emerson Davis class president will conduct the service at Soaning Pit led by Presbyterian MacCracken. The aim is to start a series of evening services by various Sunday school groups as events unfold.
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Soaning
Tha Presbyterian MacCracken
Emerson Davis
Hhs
Christmas tree void of sponsor ends local tradition
A fragmented note recalls the Rittman Automobile delay and the loss of a ten year Christmas tree observance. Directors of the community group may take initiative but the plan likely falters. Locals feel loneliness and cheer as the season nears its end and a new year approaches.
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Rittman ‘Automobile Elay Fa
Socive
Fannta and Davidson Lead Christmas Cantata Practice
Fannta and Davidson led the program as girls practiced after the event. The Christmas cantata The New-Bory King was directed by Ming Mario Bixel for Sunday evening December 18 at Wo praseniad.
Miss Dorothy Hoff Undergoes Appendix Operation
Miss Dorothy Hoff, a 16 year old high school freshman and daughter of Alvis Hoff, was taken to Kinney and Smith hospital in Wooster Monday evening for an appendix operation. Pneumonia had set in but was reported as improving today.
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Dorothy-Hoff
Kinney and Smith Hospital
Wooster
Miss Hoff
Alvis Hoff
Pythian Sisters to Hold December Meeting Nominate Officers
The Pythian Sisters announce their next regular meeting on Wednesday December 14. All members should attend as nominations and elections of officers will take place. Birthday committees will also serve.
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Pythian Sisters
Piano Recital At Smithville Church Features Trio
The pupils of Anna Norton present a piano recital at Smithville Methodist Church in the evening. A special feature is a piano trio of Jane Forman, Mrs Norton, and Willis Way performing Hungary.
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Anna Norton
Smithville Methodist Church
Jané Forman
Norton
Willis Way
Hungary
Mallorys Welcome Baby Girl From Third Street Home
Mr and Mrs Robert Mallory are proud parents of a baby girl who arrived at their home on Third street Monday evening Mrs Mallory was formerly Miss Carrie Blough and the family announces the new arrival with joy
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Robert Mallory
Third St
Mallory
Carrie Blough
U B Church Calendar Sunday Services and Themes
Sunday School at 3230 with Rev. C. J. McGee ministering at 10:30 morning worship theme Gods Great Wrestling Match. Christian Endeavor at 6 30. Evening service at 7 30 theme Being Sufficient. A glad hand invites you to worship here.
Rittman Cemetery Marks Growth Of Municiple Park
The Rittman Cemetery association has secured a 12 acre tract endowed and owned by the village. Improvements since 1930 include a landscaped site, artificial lake, new drives, a shelter house, water from two wells, and a gravel access road. The cemetery now bills itself as a fully endowed perpetual care site with permanent endowment deeds for lots, and plans for evergreen planting and better facilities this spring. A booklet with a grounds map and history is available by request.
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fheftittman—Cemetery Association
Rittman Cemetery
Rittman
Knupp’s Cemetery Association, Inc
Wooster
Albright
He Board of Trustees
Tyes
Us17
Seerton
Rittman, Ohio
Fire devastates dairy barn killing cattle near Smithville
A large fire at Ramayyer farm near Smithville destroyed a barn around eleven at night injuring none and causing about 20000 dollars in damage. Several cattle suffocated inside as rescuers attempted to reach them while flames drove smoke across the area. The fire was discovered by Donald Miller the herdsman and later fought by Orrville firefighters.
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Smithville
Akey
Ramavyar
Donald
Catia
Rittmah Orchards Stockholders Meet Shows Interest
Eighteen shareholders attended the annual meeting of Tuman Orchards Co. President Cuppinger opened sessions in Shock Lumber Co. office. Directors elected for one year, with nearly all re-elected. Stock growth praised as 6000 bushels of apples stored remain of top quality. Manager Shock to take four day leave starting Tuesday at 6.8 U.S. time to study apple growing.
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Tuman Orchards Co
Cuppinger
Shock Lumber Company
Shogk
Prida
Committee Plans for Milton Township Farmer Institute
The Milton Township Farmer's Institute committee met at S. M. Miller's home Saturday evening with James Miller C. M. Jennings James McCoy Mrs. M. C. Hosmer and S. M. Miller to plan the stasis tutafo event to be held at Sterning high school Monday and Tuesday January 16 and 17 1933 Wilson Steele a Grange representative attended The institute is one of four to receive state aid this year.
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Milton Township
Farmer’s Institute
James Miller
C. M. Jennings
James McCoy
M. C. Hosmer
S. M. Miller
Rittman Press Seeks Help For Next Week's Issue
Press notice urges readers to pick up copy and advertise for the upcoming week. Office collection requested by Monday as staff calls for public support in publishing.
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Rittman Press
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