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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1934

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President F D Roosevelt Birthday Ball To Benefit Infantile Paralysis

Franklin D Roosevelt again leads a nationwide birthday ball to raise funds for infantile paralysis. The 1935 event, like last year, aims to support local Warm Springs foundations while 70 percent of proceeds stay in each area for rehabilitation, and 30 percent goes to a national committee for research nationwide.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Georgia Warm Springs Foundation Clifford W. Graf Warm Springs Foundation

Maibach to Open New Store After Purchase of Steiner Margin

J W Maibach buys entire Steiner and Maibach stock ending 22 year partnership. Mrs Julia Fouch owns building. Steiner heirs to continue in same building with Carl Steiner as manager and J F Jones as brother in law assistant. Maibach to occupy three temporary buildings while new Main and Depot street store is built with Paul Edward and Ruth Blatter among staff.

J. W. Maibach Steiner and Maibach Julia Fouch D. C. Steiner Steiner Stainer Heirs Carl Steiner J. F. Jones Main Depot Streets N. M. Hoff BE. H. Miller P. Hall W. Malbach Paul Edward Mire Ruth Blatter Creston

Marriage of LaVonne Conkey to Robert W Hawk

Announcement from Mr and Mrs M Conkey of Seville reports the marriage of their daughter LaVonne to Robert W Hawk. The ceremony took place at Creston Methodist parsonage officiated by Rev W P Michal on Thanksgiving day. The couple will reside in Creston where Hawk works at the Creston Basket factory. Hawk is a Creston High School 1928 graduate and is son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Hawk of Creston.

Harvey Hawk Creston

Walls Redecorated At Rittman Savings Bank

Interior walls are being redecorated and fixtures refinished at the Rittman Savings Bank under the direction of D. Parsons. The bank has installed a Willart staker and a new ventilation system.

Rittman Savings Bank D. Parsons Wiliart

Health Seals Day Set in Ohio Schools

Dr B Q Skinner announces Christmas Health Seal Day in Ohio schools for Friday December 14. He urges teachers to allot a few minutes to read about Dr Edward Livingston Trudeau and tuberculosis sanatorium history as part of a health education focus.

B. Q. Skinner Ohio Department of Education Ohio Public Health Association Skxinner Ohio Skinner

Court Briefs on Dog Tags Availability and Penalty

County Auditor John C. Bartell announces dog tags are on sale with new shapes this year. A $1 penalty applies if tags are not procured before January 20. Last year sales exceeded 6500 tags.

Bace John C. Bartell

Estate Appraisals for Florence Luther Listed at 2414 Dollars

The estate of the late Florence Luther of Candan Township is appraised at 2414 dollars. The estate passes to widower E J Luther and minor son Austin Eb ie. Executor is C R Moline.

Florence Luther Candan Township E. J. Luther Austin Ebie C. R. Moline

Will transfers property to Grace Bell-Maurer widow

The Jata Wayne Maurer estate at Doylestown passes to survivor Grace Bell-Maurer under the 1926 will. Executrix named without bond, terms filed in court.

Jata Wayne J. Maurer Doylestown Grace Bell- Maurer

Real Estate Transfers in Milton and Creston Areas

Minnie Bauman transfers 140 acres in Milton Two to John Baumax. W S Lowry deeds three Creston Jots to Pater Weir. The notices show property transactions and parties involved in the transfers.

Minnie Bauman John Baumax Milton Two W. S. Lowry Pater Weir

Agricultural Adjustment payments reach Ohio farmers

The Agriculture Adjustment Administration reports total expenditures of 10,756,945 through October in Ohio. Of this, 9,811,080 was paid to farmers cooperatives participating in wheat, corn hog, and tobacco adjustment programs.

Agriculture Adjustment Administration Ohio

Women’s Bene fit Association Christmas Party Report

Members of the Women’s Benefit Association enjoyed their Christmas party Tuesday evening. Games were played and a luncheon was served. Officers were elected and will be published soon. Financial secretary Mrs. Carl Rizor was appointed from Port Huron Michigan headquarters last week.

W. B. A. Christmat Women's Benefit Association Carl Rizor Port Huron Michigan

Mt Eaton Defeats Doylestown In Overtime Win

Mt Eaton defeated Doylestown 25 to 23 on Friday night. The reserves also won 18 to 12 in overtime.

Doylestown High School Mt. ‘Eaton Mt. Eaton

Crestin and Smithville Methodist Churches Meet in Smithville

The first quarterly conference of Crestin and Smithville Methodist churches was held in Smithville on Wednesday evening. The meeting gathered church leaders and members to discuss ministry plans and shared activities.

Firsr Crestin Smithville Methodist

Garver Confined At Home This Week In Ohio

A. Garver remained confined to his home this week due to illness while relatives and family planned travel. Father Spades of Orford, Ohio will arrive, and Mrs. C. C. Gregg will host Christmas with her mother.

VW. A. Garver Father Spades Orford Ohio Thorada C.C. Gregg

Toy drive grows for Christ andeave church

The Presbyterian church continues collecting old toys to give to needy children at Christmas. Dwight Hoff thanks donors and asks anyone with toys to donate as soon as possible, signed by the committee chairman.

The Christ Andeave Presbyterian Church Dwight Hoff

Sterling Trims Rittman Lineup In Cage Battle

Sterling Junior ITi edged Rittman Juniors 23 to 14 in a close game Friday at Sterling. The half ended 6-6 with several ties before Sterling pulled away in the final seconds. A return game is set at Rittman High Friday June 18 with Gerber leading promising players Cushta Simonton Steiner Boling Simpson Snell and Harpster.

Sterling Trims Rittman Cage Battle Rittman Junior Wiengo Sterling Iti Gerber Big Boys Vem Cushta Simonton Steiner Boling Simpson Snell Harpster Marshallville Rittman HS

A Regenerated Budget at Presbyterian Church

The sermon series at the Presbyterian Church opens with A Regenerated Budget addressing Christian methods of church support. The morning service outlines budgeting free from debt while evening talks focus on The Individual Christian as part of repentance and revival. All are welcome regardless of church membership.

Christiatna Ufe

Young Men's Club Sponsors Fox Hunt in Smithville

The Smithville Young Men's Farming Club hosts a fox hunt on Saturday December 1 starting at 9:30 am. No guns allowed. Fox hounds may be used if chained until circle formation. Citizens asked to bring tin horns and report to captains and lieutenants along the four starting lines.

Smithville Smithville-Orrville Road S. S. King Qarrel Schrock Homer King Vernon King Howard Barden Morris Musser Don Hartzler Orrville Northern Road John Roth Milton Center Road T. B. Murray Ernest Bodager Paul Gillman Merle Yoder Ivan Crpffin Bill Marshal Paul Marshal Paul” Yoter Dan Marshal Christ. Hostetler Harry Befeler John Befeler Lloyd

Sterling High Quintet Wins Third Straight on Tuesday

Sterling High School's quintet won their third consecutive game at Mt Eaton Tuesday with a 62 to 29 victory. Edwin Graher led with 29 points as Sterling improved their season record.

Sterling High School Mt. Eaton Edwin Graher

Legion Holds Sub District Meeting Here

The American Legion 16th district met Sunday afternoon on the Realty building’s second floor with Captain J. Garver presiding. Speakers urged post activities, membership drives, and support for veterans through rehabilitation, education, and national defense.

Legion Amprican Legion J. 3. Garver Stered Nees Rev J. Meee Sian L. 5S. Robins Strasburg Wooster Otto Lahman Harry—Evars Camp Perry Ture They National Guard Basad Ohio Sam Gregor Mineral City Herbert Alison Millersburg Homer Brown Lagton Sledger Ray Mellingar Boy Scouts Sons of Legion Edward Howell Cath Ioine Handley West Lafayette Navy Hne Marine Corps Association Robins Walter Mumaw Tusckawas County Clyde Stouch Stubenville Miami Fla Thomas McCaw Dennison Trtor Brvlee Army Navy Marine Corps Air Service

Hospital Return Notices for Mrs Pavile and Mrs Joseph

Mrs Marzeret Pavile and Mrs Cilebeth Joseph were discharged from Wedsworth hospital and returned to their homes on Monday.

Marzeret Pavile Joseph Cilebeth Wedsworth

Rittman PTA to Meet Monday With Christmas Program

The Rittman Parent-Teacher Association plans its regular monthly meeting at 7:15 p.m. in the high school auditorium. President Kenneth Osborn and a varied program include a mothers’ playlet Yern’a Green Christmas, carol chorus, sixth grade Mary Orr’s Nativity play, and a penny lunch social to close.

Tha Rittman Parent-Tercher Anesociation Aud Torium Kenneth Osborn Sorumittne Mothers of the Patal Mins Mary Orr Miusical Larry Chambers BE. Q. Wanillton Marcis Jean'a Groon

Foreman's Club elects trustees for Ohio box group

Joh Baldwin and John Vinil were elected to the board of trustees at a Foreman's Club meeting of the Ohio companion, held Monday night at the Ohio Match company in Wadsworth. Jo Perry, Manaf ield vice president of the National Organization of Foremen, spoke.

Joh Baldwin John Vinil Ohio Box Board Company Ohio Companion of Rittman and Wadsworth Ohio Match Company Wadsworth Jo Perry Manafield National Organieation of Foreman Act Art

Christmas Services Prepared By Church

The Presbyterian Christoing Services list events for Friday December 21 at 7:00 PM and Sunday December 23. Sunday School ends and Morning Worship continues as usual. A 4:30 PM candle light carol vesper led by a 25 voice choir directed by Mrs. Frank Brohon with organist Mrs. AL Ebert invites all to attend.

Usuil Times Frank Brehon AL. Ebert

Grange sponsors third Lyceum course in county series

The Wayne County Grange Lyceum Course presents its third play titled Aunt Samanthy Moles tha Roost performed by Alton Sugar Crook Grange to about twenty percent audience at the high school auditorium. Rittman Grange will present the next drama The Country Doctor on February 1.

Samanthy Moles alton-Sugar Crook Grange Wayne County Grange Lyceum Rittman Grange Rittman Wil Wwext

Births in Creston and surrounding towns this week

In Creston Roy Cook and wife welcomed a son on Saturday December 1. Russell Miller and wife welcomed a son with Virginia Steobbins in Seville on December 4. Russell Rhodes and wife of Creston welcomed a daughter Marcia Ellen. Howard Werner and wife welcomed a daughter in Akron on Monday. Werner’s wife is former Mary Catherine Mougey of Sterns. C D Cauffman and wife of 8 Main Street welcomed a daughter Wednesday night. Chester Winkler and wife welcomed a son Tuesday morning.

Roy Cook Creston Mra Russell Miller Ned Virginia Steobbins Seville Richard Stevbina Wadsworth Hospital Russell Rhodes Marcia Ellen Aml Howard Werner Akron Airi Werner Mary Catherine Mougey Sterns C. D. Cauffman Main Street Chester Winkler Agon

Evangelist Sermon Topics At First Brethren Church

Topical evangelistic services this week at the First Brethren church include Thursday Why God Demands a Second Birth of Every Man Priday Satan's Last Stand for a Lost Soul Saturday The Tragedy of Resisting God Sunday morning Partakers In Christ Sunday afternoon 3 oclock Christ's Return Meaning To the Christian and Sunday 30 pm The Judgment.

First Brethren Church

Gratitude Note From Gard Of Thapmes T

A short appreciation message thanks Ms Tom and friends for letters cards and favors during a recent illness. Special thanks are given to several individuals and to Mr and Mrs Tel taney and children. Mr Hiney s parents in Belton are mentioned.

Gard Thapmest Tom Misa Margaret Lelterth Min-Ae Wesry Tel Taney Mr. Hiney Belton

United Food Store to Open Here Saturday

A. C. Molna will open United Food Store this Saturday at Itt South Main Street the former Gentral market site He previously operated a grocery store at Stok ne and this new venture marks his return to retail.

United Food Store United Food A. C. Molna Itt South Nain Street Gentral

Izaak Walton League Meets In Wayne County Chapter

The Wayne County Izaak Walton League held a meeting on Monday in the Realty Black with John Flaher in charge of arrangements. Dr. Ralph Rangham of Wooster spoke on Alma and Object of the Izank Walton Langue. The next chapter meeting is set for January 14 with officer elections planned. A state convention will convene January 17 and 148.

Wayne County Chanter Walton Lergan Black Monday Oronine John Flaher Ralph Rangham Wooster Alma Izank Walton Langue Bok Fink

Musical Tea Program Presented by Anna Norton Students

Piano students of Anna Norton performed at the Prestige A Christinaa program in a student recital. The Juliman music club organized a program featuring vocal and violin numbers with performers including Shirley Ovar Marjorie Morrison War rette Shook Annette Stearns Mir Kon Betty Dale Wonear Jane Forman Virginia Gebhart Marlyn Mats Martha Dostal. A reception followed with Gennylove Gilman Sally Ann Coleman Croston and Marjorie Morrison assisting. Refreshments were served by Jenne Fortin and Nancy Gebhart.

Anna Norton

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Clar ance Baker

Funeral services for Mrs Clar ance Baker mother of Ralph Baker were conducted at the home west of Saville by Rev Roney. She leaves seven sons Daryl and Ralph and others, a sister Mrs Gertrude Wolday, and three brothers. Interment was in Mound Hill cemetery Seville.

Mra Clarance Baker Ralph Baker Saville Roney Savilie Mra Gertrude Wolday Liveratyx Ant Amon Amt Friphe Aplee Seville Jerry Tad Intermont Mound Cematery

Sterling-Hi Cage Tilts Bring Local Wins At Gymnasium

The Sterling high school gym hosted junior high hoops with 7th and 8th graders from Midway Junior High winning 16 to 14 in a tight opener. Creston High edged the locals in the nightcap 19 to 30 and 7 to 25, while the Independents defeated Cuyahoga Falls Belat Rubber 27 to 35 in a high‑energy double header.

Sterling High School Gymnaasim Rittway Junior High Creston High Giants Sterling Volleva Aittle Tam Cuyahogy Falls

A Sterling Couple Marks Sixty Third Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Conrad of Sterling celebrated their sixty third anniversary yesterday December 12. The couple have lived on farms southeast of Sterling and are aged 87 and 84. They have nine children two of whom live nearby and others in Chicago Arizona Wooster Louisville and more. They boast twenty grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Peter Conrad Sterling Conrad Irving S. B and O. M. Con Rad E. Conrad Chicago F. A. Conrad Arizona I. F. Conrad Wooster Noah Krabijl Louisville Ohio

Moyer and O Connor Nuptials Reported in Medinva Parish

Samuel Moyer and Dorothy Mary O Connor of Kittian wed Monday at Medinva. Rev Joseph Kenney conducted the ceremony in a home wedding noted amid a broader price rise report.

Samuel Moyer Dorothy Mary O'Connor Kittian Medinva Wethollat Rarsonige Joseph Kenney

Defeat of Park Plan for Futttman Swimming Pool Ordinance

A council defeat blocked a plan to build a munterpat swimming pool in Futttman after a third reading. The measure drew votes from Councilmen Worrer Overhalt and Ziegler for, while Galohousy Kohler Boling opposed. petitions from Legion and others preceded the tally amid objection from Ottla Noxhiard Company executives. Mayor Snyder said a directive letter limited his response to the voters.

Futttman Connell Counellman Nance Galohousy Kohler Boling Tha - Ord Nanes Snyder Ass Execudiva Ronly Hla Thord

Wadsworth Tops Rittman in rough district basketball clash

Wadsworth defeated Rittman 61 to 19 as the hosts pulled away in the third period after a tight first half. Johnny Simanton led the Wadsworth offense with nine points while Rittman struggled to score against the Gastgeber defense and limited the opposition to long shots.

Ritmuean - Righ Wadaworth Toad Novar Wittman Clese Wadeworth Acorn Windeworth Nittman Johnny Simanton Fitenea Apie Scaips Doylestown Quintet Doylestown Ag Will Tosa Simontor Jin Hittman Lodi Medina Ristman United Cigars

Walter Shock Attends Horticulture Lectures in Columbus

The annual horticulture lectures at Ohio State feature Walter Shock attending sessions on crop care and orchard interests. Rittman Orchards’ general manager notes the program benefits local growers and industry stakeholders.

Walter W. I. Shootig Columbus Ohio State Onlyéyhitys Interists Rittman

Class Party Plans Christmas Event at Local Church

The class plans a Christmas party on Thursday evening December 20 at the Tatted Brethren church. Mrs Barry Heffelman leads the entertainment committee with Carl Schwab Mrs Simon man Mrs C J McGee Mrs Fiert Zimmerly and Mrs Ora Pry. Mrs Walter Keen and Nar creamy organize the program. Members are urged to attend and support the event.

Émtervienment Pitt Otteers

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Roosevelt Ball Maibach Steiner and ‘Maibach Firm LaVonne Conkey Robert W. Hawk B& W OISCO Young Men FOX Hunt Grange Lyceum Izaak Walton ‘League Ralph Bak Sterling - Hi Gymnasium Moyer O'Connor Swimming P. Planefentead Victor Ovex PARTY
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