Death of Mrs. Harry Raff 1897 1938 noted in community
Corrine Dowd Raff born Cary Ohio moved to Rittman as a child died at 41 after illness from Hinass and pneumonia. She married Harry Raff in 1938, mother of Ruth, member of Presbyterian church and Pythian Sisters. Funeral held December 9 at the Presbyterian church Kannupps cemetery interment, pallbearers and flower bearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ratt
Atricken
Hinass
Corrine
J H Dowd
Cary
Ohio
Rittman
Sullivan
Presbyterian Sunday School
Presbyterian Church
Harry Raff
Ruth
Pythian Sisters
Oneslater
Alice
Rev. Platter
Kannupp’s
Pythian
W. E. Helks
Boyd Miller
Lloyd
Floyd Hoover
Harry Halliwill
Ivan King
Hattie Miller
Olive Halliwill
Naomi Beary
Gertrude Webner
Bess Miller
Gladys Helks
Rittman Orchards Co Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
Stockholders gathered at the Shook office Tuesday evening for the annual meeting. Directors were elected and a satisfactory report was presented. The new directors will meet next Tuesday evening at W. R. Shook's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miketing
Rittman Orchards Co
Wayne Summit Bowling League Forms in Doylestown
Representatives from Barberton Orrville Doylestown and nearby towns met in Doylestown on December 3 to organize the Wayne Summit Bowling League. Members include Wittman Orrville Barberton Kenogaore Wooster and Doylestown with Armand Goffinet representing Rittman. The season runs January to April 16 using official ABC rules and prize awards at season end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barberton
Orrville
Doylestown
Aid
Wayne-Summit
School Board Concludes Year With Last Meeting
The present school board held their final regular meeting of the year on Monday night. Members listed include Newman E Harter and Mrs RB V Frederick, with G c Mealy W W Bodager and Schwarts elected to begin terms on January first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman
E. Harter
RB. V. Fredrick
G.cMealy
Bodager
Schwarts
Nora Aiter
Christmas paper ad copy plea to advertisers
A call to advertisers requests submitting ad copy by Monday noon to help produce the Christmas number. It urges timely preparation, noting the paper aims to publish Thursday as the regular day and thanks readers for cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advertiser
Ohio Firms Raise Large Benevolence Gift For Salvation Army
Employees at The Ohio Companies contributed a record amount on a single day, totaling 3876500, to support Salvation Army relief efforts. Donations ranged from 10 cents to ten dollars and will fund a yearly Attman budget distributed to the needy by a citizen committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Salvation Army
E J Young
Attman
Annexation petition filed for Rittman territory addition
On December 8 1926 a petition was filed with Wayne County Commissioners by the Mayor of Rittman seeking annexation of described land joining the village. Hearing set for February 16 1926 at Wooster Ohio with a plot on file. Also notes expansion of Joe Sherrick's Barber Shop building known as Rittman's Woolworth.
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Rittman
Wadsworth
Main Street Heights
Home Street
North Main Street
Wadsworth Road
Wooster
Ohio
F. C. Redick
A. R. Franks
G. Jebright
C. V. Gardner
Wayne County
Joe Sherrick
Gust Gofflnét
Woolworth
Former Supt of Schools to Speak at Father and Son Banquet
H G Mason former superintendent and Ashland College history professor will deliver the main address at the Father and Son banquet at Progressive Brethren Church in Rittman Friday night December 11. Rev A D Cashman will be toastmaster with Prof DeLozier also speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Brethren Church
H. G. Mason
Mason
Ashland College
Rittman
A. D. Cashman
DeLozier
Wll
Edgyo Romanenghi
Pythian Sisters Elect Officers for Coming Year
At the meeting held Wednesday, officers were elected for the year. Elected were Gertrude Wabner as B S, Mable Boyer, Mabel Newberry, Faye Hall, Laura Hickin, Louise Whregg, Stella Mills, Gladys Hetka, Maud Newman, Mario Ritter, Olive Heathwill, Alpha Hardgrave, Emma Dowd, Carrie Bechtal. A special meeting will drape the charter next Wednesday evening. relatives and friends of sister Corrine Raff are invited.
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Gertrude Wabner
E. J
Mabel Newberry
Mer
Tda
Faye Hall
C. Laura
Hickin
Louise Whregg
Stella Mills
Gladys Hetka
Plantat
Maud Newman
Mario Ritter
Olive Heathwill
Alpha Hardgrave
Emma Dowd
Carrie Bechtal
Corrine Raff
Bears Proposed for Rittman Village Park
Fisher presents a plan to give the village two black bears for the park. The idea aims to start a local zoo nucleus at 200 in Rittman, hoping to delight children and adults alike. John is noted for promoting elevation of Rittman.
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Fisher
Rittman
John
Doctor Jim Play At Racwman Grange Fundraiser
Do not miss Doctor Jim a home talent play by Racwman Grange at H S Auditorium on Thursday evening December 17 at 8 o clock Admission 20 cents for children 35 cents for adults The show promises light entertainment and community fun. Mrs John Malbach of Statest is nearing discharge and returning home this week after an appendicitis operation performed by Dr Stoll at Wooster hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H&s
Racwman Grange
John Malbach
A J Miller Suffers Stroke in North First Area
A J Miller of North First Street suffered a stroke last Thursday with a serious condition for a time. His right side was affected and speech impaired, but his speech is now somewhat better and he is hoped to recover.
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A J Miller
North
M.ller
Christmas Merchandise At Rittman Stores Held Open Nights
Rittman stores will stay open late before Christmas to aid shoppers. The ads in this issue highlight an exceptionally good stock this year and encourage readers to check back next week for the Christmas edition of The Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Creditors Receive 25 Percent Dividend in Kreider Estate
The creditors of the late R. T. Kreider of Barberton have received a 25 percent dividend by order of Summit county court. Kreider owned three stores in Barberton Wadsworth and Medina. It is unlikely the estate will pay further without securing judgment in the $100,000 Erie damage suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Kreider
Barberton
Erie
Summit County
Kreider
Wadsworth
Medina
The
Dana's Musical Institute Quartet Delights Local Audience
A small but appreciative crowd welcomed the Dana's Musical Institute quartet Tuesday at the high school auditorium. The program pleased listeners with solid performances by Charles H. Lowry on violin, Ross Hickerwell on trumpet, Mar Joria Williams on piano, and Mrs Charles Lowry on piano.
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Dana’s
Musical Institute
Charles H. Lowry
Ross Hickerwell
Mar Joria Williams
Charles Lowry
Will Blatter In Auto Accident Near Amstutz Farm
Last Sunday at a crossroads near John Amstutz's farm a vehicle collision occurred involving Will Blatter. He escaped serious injury though details and particulars are unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apostolic Church
Will Blatter
John Amstutz
Mr. Blatter
Rittman Defeats Creston In Basketball Thriller
In Creston last Friday night Rittman H and Hoya defeated Creston 35 to 28. Harter led Rittman with 16 points and Kunkler added 11 as Creston struggled to keep pace. Miller and Glesinger starred for Creston with solid scoring throughout the game.
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Rittman H
Hoya
Creston Tes
Rittman
Harter
Atom Rittman
Creston
Craaton
Creaton
Atara
Miller
Qlesinger
St Harter
Kunkler
Kurkler
Peter Krabill Suffers Two Light Strokes
Sterling grocer Peter Krabill suffered two light strokes over the weekend with one on Saturday night and another Sunday morning. Doctors report light symptoms and no serious results are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Krabill
Sterling
Joe Rheyne Involved In Funeral Procession Accident
Last Friday while following a hearse from Rock Creek to Rittman Joe Rheyne lost control of his car. His mother and father in law were with him. the vehicle was badly damaged but all occupants escaped injury. The funeral was for Mr Harness father of Mrs Rhoyne. Services were at St Ann's church in Rittman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Croek
Rittman
Joe Rhvuyne
M Sfortune
Harnesa
Rhoyne
Rittman Catholic Gametery
St. Ann’s Church
Harness
Mrs Ed Schar Hosts W C T U Meeting
The next WC T U meeting is Wednesday December 16 at 3 PM at the home of Mrs Ed Schar. Members and nonmembers are welcome. Attendees are asked to bring wool yarn or crocheting blocks to aid soldiers and the Dayton Soldiers’ Home project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wc.t. U's
Ed. Schar
Dayton
Ed Schar
Buick Earns Coveted Honor For Eighth Straight Year
Rob C. Taylor, Buick representative for Wayne County, officially notified that Buick again earns choice positions at the New York and Chicago Shows for the eighth consecutive season. The award ranks Buick among top automakers by sales, with Ford as a point of comparison in the International Chamber of Commerce tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob C. Taylor
Buick
Wayne County
New York
Chicago
Ford
International Chamber of Commerce
C B Society Holds Monthly Church Business Meeting
The C B Society of the Presbyterian church held its monthly business meeting Monday evening in the church parlors. Afterward, members played games and enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Society of the Presbyterian Church
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Harry Raff Sussumes
Annual Stockholders’ Meeting
Doctor Jim
A J. Miller
Joe Rheyne
Oe Peee
Rittman, Savings Bank
Annes Harper
Martin D. D
Baptist Church of
Seville Via
Milton
Presbyterian
Flatter
Chmelag Kudesver
the Rittman
Astomo W Fee Keane
Serge En
Savinas
SMALE
Bae
Ney
the Citizens Savings & Loan. Co
Ron Ae
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