Joshing the News and Odd Bits by Ike Conley
A humorous piece depicts a shopper’s exhausting day of browsing and buying gifts for relatives. The narrator lists items purchased such as pickle gifts, an umbrella, a pink ash tray, and a bale of hay. The column weaves in satirical notes on kin and Santa Claus. It also includes scattered clippings about doctors, Indiana fish stories, and a Cleveland marriage license surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Sickles
Silas Slyoners
Henry
Arabella
Stee
Santa Claus
Rittman Rotary Hosts Barberton Guests in Evening Visit
Rittman Rotary Club hosted Barberton members in an event shared with Canal Fulton and Rutman clubs. The highlight was an electrical demonstration by A. O. Austin, Ohio Insulator Co. factory manager, at the Barberton plant after a Masonicali banquet. About 86 attended, with many touring the plant and hearing brief talks.
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Rittman Rotary Club
Barberton
A. O Austin
Ohio Insulator Co
Attendure
Austin
Barber Place
Masonicali
Rutman
Canal Fulton
Wadsworth
Barberton Rotary
Porter Dies in California Widow of John W Porter
Mrs. John W Porter longtime Doylestown native died in Long Beach California Thanksgiving morning November 29 1928 She was born in Doylestown in 1866 daughter of John and Atilla Shondel She married Kent Young in 1898 who preceded her in death in 1902 She later wed John W Porter who survives her Survived by five sisters and one brother Porters had lived in California ten years Body returned to Akron for funeral services at Mrs Josephine Gale home Burial in Glendale Cemetery beside first husband
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John W Porter
Doylestown
Long Beach
Calif
John
Atilla Shondel
Kent Young
John W. Porter
Jacob ‘Dethel
Ada Purcell
Amherst
Harry, Waltz
Wadsworth
Josephine Gatehouse
Akron
Aaron Baughman
Hamilton
William Shondel
Clinton
Josephine Gale
Glendale
Gemete
Fire on Salt Street causes light damage
Firemen rushed to the Ald Hilty property on Salt Street Tuesday afternoon. The chemical system stopped the blaze without water, leaving only light damages reported.
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Ald Hilty
Salt St
Real estate transfers listed in Sugarcreek and Orrville
Pennsylvania Co transfers land to Reuben Lenman in Sugarcreek for 12 dollars. Ray Shelt transfers 42 acres in Baughman to Helen Jones. T. W. Schaat transfers four acres in Milton to R. E. Hostetler for 1 dollar. Charlotte Chamberlain transfers a lot in Orrville to Maude B. Cottgden for 1 dollar.
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Pennsylvania Co
Reuben Lenman
Sugarcreek
Ray Shelt
Helen Jones
Baughman
T. W. Schaat
R. E. Hostetler
Milton
Charlotte Chamberlain
Maude B. Cottgden
Orrville
Lot
Hold Dancing Party At Hall With Young Guests
A youthful group gathered at a hall Tuesday evening for a dancing party. Gainer's orchestra provided the music for the event.
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Bt Hall
Gainer
Bake sale date changed for Church of Christ group
The bake sale by the Christian Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ was advertised for Saturday, November, and has been moved to Saturday, December 15. Local organizers urge community support and confirm venue and start time.
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Christian—Endeavor -Society
Church of Christ
Entertains at Euchre for Mrs Rizor
Reading from a damaged OCR, a notice describes Mrs. Carl Rizor entertaining five couples for euchre on a Wednesday evening at their home. The fragment mentions attendees and a likely social gathering with cards.
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Carl Rizor
Ohio Suffering Influenza Epidemic Across State
An influenza outbreak hits Ohio with thousands of cases statewide, especially in Akron and northern counties. Rittman reports wide spread colds with some severe cases but few deaths so far. The dominant strain is not the deadly 1917-18 type. Officials urge rest and avoiding crowds.
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Ohio
Akron
Rittman
Legion Auxiliary to mail Christmas boxes to soldiers homes
The American Legion Auxiliary will send Christmas boxes to Sandusky Soldiers Home and Chillicothe Soldiers Hospital. Members should donate candy, oranges, raisins, dates, nuts, figs, cigarettes, neckties or socks to the Legion room Monday afternoon, Dec. 17. No donation over 60 cents. Donations gratefully received.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Sandusky
Chillicothe Soldiers’ Hospital
Legion Rooma
W. B. A. To Meet With Covered Dish Assembly
The W. B. A. will hold a covered dish gathering Tuesday evening December 18 at 6 o clock. All members are urged to attend and bring a plate. Gifts of 25 cents will be exchanged. The regular meeting will follow.
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B. A
Walia
Taken for Man Sues for 89000 in Romanian Case
A legal filing reports a man suing another party for eighty nine thousand dollars in a dispute described with fragmented terms and unclear context. The readable elements indicate a civil action seeking monetary compensation in a postal or administrative setting.
Christmas Bells F by Elizabeth Clarke Hardy
Fragmented lyric praising Christmas bells with imagery of angels, shepherds, gifts, and heavenly doors. The verse references peace on earth and joy as bells ring across the world and heaven.
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Elizabeth
Clarke Hardy
Christ
Heaven
Pythian Sisters Elect At Tuesday Meeting
At a recent Pythian Sisters gathering the officers for the coming year were elected. The slate included M. E. C. Hay Hall, Edna Thompson as B J, Hatinali Weiss, Olive See Meats, Matilda Hardgrove, and Mabel Boyer. The meeting followed with a lengthy business session and an elaborate lunch served by the reorganization committee.
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Pythian Sts
Hay Hall
Edna x Thompson
BH. J
Hatinali “Weiss
Mer
Olive See Meats
Matilda Eae
Atternatey
Amabel Boyer
Missing Wadsworth man found in Lodi
Guy Rasor of Wadsworth appeared to have no memory after a days long disappearance. He was found Friday night in a lodging house at Lodi after leaving a truckload of lumber at Seville and calling his brother in Wadsworth. He was taken home where the family was glad to have him back, with authorities suspecting an attack or influence of a powerful drug.
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Guy Rasor
Wadsworth
Lodi
Rasor
Seville
Entertains Tuesday Luncheon Bridge at Mia’s Home
A luncheon-bridge event hosted by Mia Walas featured a red and green color scheme. Ten guests gathered around a long table with a miniature Christmas tree centerpiece and tiny tree favors while Mrs. G. R. Rohrer and Mrs. W. Bodager won prizes during an afternoon of bridge.
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Mia
Walas
R. Rohrer
C Ws W. Bodager
Miss Lucille Quimby Receives Honorary Penmanship Certificate
Miss Lucille Quimby of Rittman, daughter of Mr and Mrs 8 M Quimby, attended the Universal Institute Fort Wayne Indiana and was awarded an Honorary certificate for attainments in penmanship. This honor is conferred on a small number of students each year and marks a notable success for her academic progress.
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Lucille Quimby
8. M. Quimby
Rittman
Tintversal-Institute of Fort’‘Wayne
Ing
Qumbay
Will
Ibe
Rucceas
Entertained Tuesday church service stirs community
A fragment from World Service reports a Tuesday church gathering that drew local residents and highlighted a preachy tone. The group’s discussion touched on faith, community engagement, and shared concerns, with attendees reflecting on values and guidance.
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World Service
Community Christmas Tree Planned for Rittman Park
Rittman will hold a community Christmas tree in the park with a permanent tract to be planted. A 21 inch diameter, 00 feet high tree weighing about 10 tons will be moved from the McFadden farm near Smithville by Johnny Hetrick of Orrville, who has transplanted many large trees. The Auto Club and American Legion post committees have arranged a program for the tree lighting and kiddies’ parade, with exercises set for Monday evening, December 4.
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Rittman
Orihand
On Cat Auto Club
John Fisher
Alasanter
McFadden
Southwast
Smithville
Johny Hetrick
Orrville
Auto Club
American Legion
Weiss Department Store Burglarized in Local Heist
The H. Weiss clothing and department store was entered between midnight and dawn on Saturday. $176 with $60 in gold belonging to a clerk vanished from safes. Neatness and lack of fingerprints suggest a professional job. A second incident nearby involved a car collision after a street chase, causing minor property damage but no injuries.
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H. Weiss Clothing and Department
Nome
Safs
Marcha Dino
Somioones
Postoffice Reading Announces Rural Routes for Rittman Ohio
Local post office advertises an examination for rural route service to Rittman Ohio. Applications close January with details provided at the Rittman post office. Applicants will be informed of the date for assembling for organization motion about ten days after closing. District Secretary signs.
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Rittman
Ohio
Rittmant Post Office
Office Seekers Now Flood Capitol City
Influx of Republican politicians swells Capitol and city scenes as party leaders appoint figures to cabinet posts. Officials signal broad satisfaction with new appointments amid ongoing political maneuvering.
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