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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1938

Page

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Coach Jim Aiken To Speak At Town Athletic Banquet

Akron University head coach Jim Aiken will address Rittman High School football and basketball squads and Civic Association guests at a Thursday night banquet at UB church. Marty Brenneman leads the program with assistance from Ve A. Garges and Mr. Tae conard Digner. Tickets go on sale Friday through Civic Association members. Aiken is known locally for his football prowess and team leadership.

Jimmy Aitken Akron University Rittman High Civic Association Aiken Marty Brenneman Ve A. Garges Taeconard Digner Wie Civile Association Juumy Aiken Olto Pot Tay Mey Spee

Auto Crash In Ohio Left Two Injured

Mrs Ebert involved in a Wednesday collision near Rittman when her 1938 Pontiac coach met William Reuhlen driving a 1936 Christer Coach. Mrs Ebert left uninjured and sent home. Reuhlen taken to Wadsworth Hospital with a back injury. Vehicles damaged extensively and towed from the scene.

Willian Reuhlen Christer Rittman Febert East Edgevaf Toom

Park Board Approves Fordillzer Purchase at City Hall

The Park Board met Monday night at City Hall and authorized the purchase of Fordillzer for the parks. An addition was built on the tool shed at Central Park to keep the monkeys in winter. Dave Lanep was absent serving on a federal grand jury in Cleveland.

Retina |Tuck Board City Way Fordillzer Central Park Dave Lanep Federal Grand Jury Cleveland

Christmas Activities Expand in Town This Year

Civic groups sponsor a Christmas lighting contest and an athletic banquet. A community Christmas program is planned for City Hall on December 22 with Santa Claus expected to attend. Rittman churches prepare services on December 23 as the holiday season nears.

Civile Association City Hall Trade Committee of the Asso Ernest Harrison Bob T

Main St Christmas Lights Brighten Town Square

Christmas decorations illuminate Main Street as Civil Association sponsors colorful lights. Village workmen and Marton Reserve Power Co crews install displays, with Tittman merchants also decorating shops for the season. December marks the second week of festivity.

Ritemairs Astis Curtis Pearance Civil Association Vilage Marton Reserve Power Co Tittman Rittuman Marton Reservas Power Civic Association

Rittman Civic Association Sponsors Christmas Treats for Children

The Rittman Civic Association announces a Christmas treat for local children at a December meeting. A contest for drawings will provide prizes in each section, with plans for a later banquet and multiple community drives.

Myets Rittman Civic-Ags

Rittman Cagers Travel to Dalton for Saturday Clash

Rittman basketball team heads to Dalton Saturday night seeking a second victory. Dalton fields many of last year's Marshellville squad including Poetter, the county's top center, promising a tough opponent. Bitiman lineup likely unchanged from Canal Fulton game. Keating's ankle nearing full strength for the matchup.

Rittman Vith Indians Dalton Marshellville Poetter Bitiman Canal Fulton Keating

Christmas Lightning Contest Sponsored by Civic Association

The village hosts a Christmas contest with three sections and prizes for best hackets. Entries must be put up before Christmas and left until New Year. Three Civic Association members will select winners the week after Christmas.

Nittmanh Ctricssociation Civic Association

City Council Launches Legislation To Assure Three Miles Sidewalks

City officials propose ordinance to guarantee three miles of sidewalks. Dr. E R Alexander attended postgraduate course in optics in Indiana last week. The event drew two eye specialists and firm reps from optical equipment research departments.

E. R. Alexander Marinsville Ind

Two Streets Added To Street Paving Project

Allan adjourned a Monday night meeting where Ritt man council launched necessary legislation for at least three miles of new sidewalks next spring. N First street from Ohio avenue to Clover street and Fourth street from Ohio avenue to Diagonal were added to the paving plan. Sidewalks will be funded by property owners with street intersections and low priced vacant lots subsidized. bids will set actual cost.

Allan Y Hall Rittman Council First St Ohio Ave Clover St Fourth St Diagonal PWA Robert J.hickins O-G- Steiner

Mrs Booth Wins Insurance Claim in Wayne Co Court

A jury in the Common Pleas Court at Wooster ruled Friday for Mrs Margaret Booth widow of John W Booth of Murdock Drive entitled to participate in the state insurance fund. The case arose from Booths death on October 1 1935 claiming heat illness from work at Ohio Boxboard Co in August 1933. Testimony spanned two years before the State Industrial Commission which denied the claim, leading to the Wayne County verdict in favor of the plaintiff.

Common Pleas Court Wooster Margaret Booth Murdock Drive John W. Both Walter Mou Rey Robert Grich Sield C. E. Rhonemus Rittman Maintiff Rossetti Ohio State Industrial Commission Booth Ohio Boxboard Co Peroud State Industrial Commission Wayne County Court of Common Pleas

Two Men Sentenced for Disorderly Conduct in City

Two men, identified as ity Kelly and Herbert-Powell of Rittman, were arrested by Marshal Frettelman. They pleaded guilty before Mayor Baker on Monday night and were sentenced to 100 days of work on the streets.

Ity Kelly Herbert—Powell Rittman Marshal Frettelman Baker

Public Affairs Board Met At City Hall

Public affairs board met Monday night at City Hall and transacted routine business.

Board of Public Affairs City Hall

Christmas Edition Next Week in The Rittman Press

The Christmas issue of The Rittman Press will be published next week. Advertisers in Wayne County and northeastern areas are urged to use the newspaper for Christmas messages.

Rittman Press Rittman Wayne County

Sterling Woman Found Dead at Family Home

Mrs. Graber was found dead in the bathroom of the family home on the county line north of Sterling. Police say evidence indicates she inhaled gas via a rubber hose, and the body was discovered after doors were found locked at noon. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 pm at the home, with burial at Crown Hill Cemetery. Surviving are her husband Ell, a daughter, two sons Edwin and Walter, sisters, brothers, and a grandson.

Mr& el. Graber Shout 50 Sterling Hanis Tarmania Helen Overly Seville Graber Am! Perrerfod Magsilion State Hospital Armatrong & Son Grover One Dover Crown Hill Cemetery Ell Onde Edwin Kent State University Sterling High School Walter Switzerland Joe Jake China Allentown Emil Burton City

Akron Lawyer Shows Films To Rotarians Today

Akron attorney Cunningham was guest speaker at Rittman Rotary Club. He projected two reels from a recent European trip and spoke about the current economic conditions in Germany. Venison was furnished by Avil Ebert and Bert Mowery of West Salem. about twenty five Rotarians and guests attended.

Aiest Cunningham Akron Law Thhroaf

Services Held Wednesday For Creston Resident Robert Nosker

Funeral services were held Wednesday for Robert Nosker 72 at the Murray Funeral Home. M B Stout conducted the services. He had been under treatment at Wooster Hospital until last week then returned home. He suffered a stroke last Saturday. Survivors include wife Minnie three daughters Mia Liondar and Mrs Carl Morlock of Medina Miss Corrine Nasker of Wooster two sons Corwin of Dallas Texas and Ernie in Florida.

Robert Nosker the Mueray Thénév M. B. Stout Durlal Wan Sain Medina Corrine Nasker Wooster Corwin Dallas Texas Ernie Florida

Farmora Dairy Products stockholders meet November 18

Regular annual meeting of stockholders of Farmora Dairy Products No. 5 will be held Monday November 18. 12530 p.m. at Branigan that. Three directors will be elected and the bookkeepers report will be given. Any business coming up will be taken care of at this meeting.

Farmora” Dairy Products No. 5 P. Mo Oat Branigan

Seville Recreation Club Dance Saturday Night

Seville town hall hosts a recreation club dance on Saturday night in aid of local entertainment. The event aims to provide a pleasant outing for residents and raise funds for community activities.

Seville Seville Town Hall St. Ann's Baemhar

School Board Grants Use of Gym For Winter Sports

The regular December board meeting authorized the use of the high school gymnasium for winter sports per the Taiwan recreation committee pending a Tuesday night meeting to finalize schedules. A report noted dusting issues at First Street building to be fixed over Christmas, and various procurement and maintenance items were discussed including a possible storm doors installation and time clock unit upgrade.

Board of Education al_hlah Taiwan Recreation Eogimittes Essen Tax Commission Rittman B. Shnok Fle Carver Garver Olend Io Gant Schwarty

Community Christmas Decor Adorns Rittman Town

Civic Association sponsors a holiday display with lights and decorations around town. Meridian notes praise for the effort as residents enjoy the festive scene and storefront trimmings amid local events and a public Christmas party.

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