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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
1
Residents report the week brought unprecedented flooding as waters rose over river embankments and gutters. Bridges along River Styr and Tommy Run were washed away or damaged, a car plunged into a creek, and the disposal plant flooded leaving tanks and beds nonfunctional. Several homes suffered cellar flooding while guards directed traffic at washed crossings through the night.
The pastor Riv Redegt Wlodik announced resignation from the Mitton Presbyterian Church in Welsh Poo suburb, ending a lengthy tenure. He plans to move with his wife to a new pastorate near Canaty, after January, following his injury related to an accident and ongoing medical care.
A letter from five and seven year old boys asks Santa for ice skates a toy violin and a drum for John and a gun a game a scooter and a horn for James. A bake sale hosted by the Altar Society of St. Ann's Church will be at the Opera House lobby on Saturday December 17th at 62 Ohio Ave.
Tucker alias alash colored who gave his adi Cornell St. Narbertan bound over to the grand jury on a highway job charge after a late Tuesday shooting spree near Ras taine. Witnesses say four shots were fired and two men, including Roy Fix and Jack Rusk, were involved at the South Main crossing. Marshal Mills placed the case under a $5,000 bond with a transport to Wooster set for early Tuesday.
Obituary notes the death of a former Rittman man in Doylestown after an illness. He leaves three brothers, four sisters, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are planned at the brother’s home in Doylestown with Rev Pathuer officiating. He was previously married to Mrs Huamel, widow of Dr I Meut, a noted Rigiman physician.
Josephine Ashbrook a 13 year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Ashbrook, was operated on Thursday afternoon at six o'clock at Wadsworth hospital by Dr Stevens of Akron. She had been ill with a severe head cold and convulsions developed Thursday. The operation’s outcome was not learned at press time.
Wayne Garver served as a business caller at Wooster on Saturday, engaging local merchants and discussing community commerce initiatives. The visit highlighted Garver's role in fostering business contacts and promoting regional trade opportunities.
James Rock of Wadaworth drowned Wednesday as heavy rainfall caused a swollen creek to wash away the pile of rubbish he stood on to watch the swift water. Son of Mrs Frank Myora, the family formerly lived in Rierman. The body was recovered after midnight at the end of um wer Meo Was FOP Lonreneekher and an Mark annotated to Wooster Saturday.
The Presbyterian Sunday School ladies class met Monday evening in the church parlors despite bad weather. Officers elected: President Mrs RK Co Meredith, Secretary Sire WdHitarr Brenneman, Treasurer 3ira Raymond Snacks. A program followed with readings and a monologue.
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