Rittman High Declamation Winners Named for County Contest
Doylestown Creston and Rittman declamatory entrants were chosen at Rittman on Tuesday to compete for the county championship December 21. The six Rittman speakers include Kirschner, McFadden, Hasselton, Thomas, Beckwith and Dull with varied readings and strong enunciation. Judges were Henderson Critchfield and Rev Spencer. Gibbons presided as chair.
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Doylestown
Creston
Rittman High
Rittman
Thelma Hasselton
Lillian Kirschner
Robert Dull
Muriel Miller
Shreve
Ebright Wiley
Chester
Julia Tettmeier
Congress
Apple Creek
Ariene McFadden
Smithville
Donna Thomas
Marshallville
Irnie Beckwith
Sterling
Miss Kirschner
Ma Rogers
Miss McFadden
Doris Thomas
Beckwith
W M Henderson
Wooster
Robert Critchfield
Jr. Wooster
Spencer
Rodda
C A Gibbons
Gibbons
Audigne
Horse Drowns In Shallow Stream
David Richard of Sterling drove a wagon across a creek Tuesday when one horse stepped in a hole and both horses were swept down. The wagon overturned and one horse drowned before aid arrived. Merlin Steele freed the other horse, lifting its head from the water as the harness was loosened, saving its life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Richard
Sterling
Mr. Richard
Merlin Steele
World Service Group Holds Christmas Party For Mining District
The World Service Group held a Christmas party at Mrs. W. Osborne's home Tuesday evening. Members donated warm clothing for children to be sent to the mining district in southern Ohio. Sixteen members participated with a red and green scheme on the refreshments. Osborne was assisted by Mrs. James Stemm and Mrs. U. J. Grant.
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World Service Group
W. Osborne
Ohio
Osborne
James Stemm
U. J. Grant
Mayor Matteson of Seville Dies at 71
Seville mayor Cliff V. Matteson died Thursday night from acute indigestion after returning from a firemen’s show at the town hall. A longtime resident and businessman, he was 71. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
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Cliff V. Matteson
Seville
Matteson
Town Hall
Sterling News Supplanted by The Rittman Press
Beginning this week subscribers to the Sterling News will receive The Rittman Press in its place. The Sterling News is automatically out of existence. The Press Publishing Company says concentrating energy will benefit news of Sterling as the community will now see it in The Press.
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Sterling News
Rittman Press
The
Press Publishing Company
Sterling
Gene and Glenn at Wadsworth High School Auditorium
WTAM radio stars Gene and Glenn will appear at the Wadsworth High School Auditorium Saturday December 19 with Joe Baldi and Russell Neff. The duo, known for Spang Bakers and Quaker Oats promotions, perform both matinee and evening shows and have been heard on WTAM for over two years.
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Gene
Glenn
Jake
Lena
WTAM
Joe Baldi
Russell Neff
Wadsworth
Spang Bakers
Quaker Oats
Ladies Auxiliary Supports Rittman Needy with Poppy Funds
The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary held a meeting in Rittman to approve gifts totaling 250 dollars to the State Child Welfare and to provide toys to the Meni Orphans home and clothing to the Soldiers and Sailors home in Chillicothe. They raised 15 dollars at a bake sale to aid local unfortunates and will pack boxes for the Automobile Club for the Christmas distribution.
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American Legion Ladies’ Auxilary
Legion
Reba Cgalehouse
Sailass
Chillicothe
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Rittman
Adts’ Auxiliary
American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Automobile Club
American Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
The
Mrs W Shook Hosts W C T U Christmas Party
The W C T U met at Mrs W R Shook's Salt Street home Wednesday afternoon for the annual Christmas party. After the business meeting, Mrs Irvin Fritz led the devotionals. Mrs C E Wilson and Mrs Marchwart from Wooster arranged an interesting program. County president attended as guest and refreshments were served later.
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W. R. Shook
Saltst
Irvin Fritz
C. E._Wilson
Marchwart
Wooster
Pauline Geiser in Taylor University Christmas Pageant
Pauline Geiser attends Taylor University in Upland Indiana and played a role in the Christmas pageant held December 15 and 16 under the direction of Professor Barton Noes from the speech department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Geiser
Taylor University
Upland
Indiana
Barton Noes
Miss Geiser Wins Northeastern Ohio Oratorical Contest
Miss Geiser won the Northeastern Ohio Oratorical contest held in Kent last April for her "Fras Speech" earning a gold medal a permanent plaque for Rittman High and a traveling plaque with the winners name. She also played Jane Baxter in the Junior class play "Seventeen" in 1930. Miss Mollie Bell a 1931 Rittman graduate is attending Taylor University.
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Geiser
Northeastern Ohio
Kent
Fras
Rittman High
Junior High Plans Christmas Show At Public Auditorium
Junior high students prepare a Christmas program at the high school auditorium Monday evening December 21 at 7 30. A play Everybody Happy is the main drawing card with selections by the high school orchestra and junior high glee club. Rosemary McGee reads and Jane Forman plays a piano solo.
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Nouditorium
Rosemary McGee
Jane Forman
Unusually warm November lowers local gas bills
Local Gas Company manager Roger F. Strauss notes November temperatures ran about 15 percent above last year, while residential gas bills fell about 17 percent. He warns that colder spells will push bills higher and the company must be ready for sudden demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger F. Strauss
Gas Company
Weather Bureau
Strauss
Ohio
Mr. Strauss
Junior Music Club Meeting at Mrs Wenger Home
The Junior Music club will meet at the home of Mrs A M Wenger on Friday December 18. Attendees will participate in a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Wenger
High School Hoop Reveal 48 Point Night
A troubled read captures a late season high school basketball game where Adams and teammates surged from an 8-5 deficit to overwhelm Dosiestown and Sir Johnsy 48-12 in the fourth quarter. Creston looms as next. rivals Canton and St. John’s visit for a Saturday rematch.
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Dreissing
Anid
Sir Johnsy
Dalux
Adams
Gett
Brad
Creston Teant
Raine
Creston
Canton
St. John's
Sonc
Christmas Seals Drive Urges Community Support
A rushed plea appeals to all in the community to participate in the Christmas Seals sale coordinated by the National Red Cross and National Tuberculosis Association. The drive runs from Thanksgiving to Christmas to fund prevention and treatment efforts. Chairman V. Al Garver asks residents to use and distribute seals, share them with letters and gift packages, and request extra seals if needed.
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Ongai
Rial
V. ‘al Garver
Fount
Cleveland Arson Plot Ties To State Fire Chief Role
In a major heads headline, Wein is described as chief investigator under State Fire Chief Henry. Over a few months Wein rises as a leading fire marshal, overseeing the critical case involving an alleged arson plot aimed at a Beth Realty Co building and nearby properties including a race track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wein
Henry
Cleveland
Beth: Realty Co
Entertain Friends With Bridge Friday Evening
A two table bridge party was hosted by Mrs. Clarence Bruny and Mrs. Augustus Berry at the former's home last Friday evening. Prizes went to Mrs. Ida Berry for first and Mrs. Hilbert Watters of Wadsworth for second. The hostesses served refreshments.
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Clarence Bruny
Augustus Berry
Ida Berry
Hilbert Watters
Wadsworth
Waa
Voto
Cho Noxboard
Lyman
Chas
Olah
Wheeraah
Wis
Tenia
Murghit Mia
Bnyder
Durant
Kenmore
Rittman Grange Sets December Meeting Date Change
The Rittman Grange held its regular meeting on December 1 with attendees noted. After the business session a picnic and dinner were served, and the group voted to move the next Christmas meeting to a Friday in December, per the report.
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Rittman Grange
Football Star Donald Heidleberg Earns 1936 All-Around Honor
Freshman Donald Heidleberg of Heidelberg College receives recognition for football mastery. The award highlights his managerial skills and notable performance this season.
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Donald
Ochhelm
Woman seeks Rolph hardware gun theft suspect
A garbled report describes a robbery at Rolph hardware where a 20 gauge shotgun valued at 38 dollars was taken by a couple described as headed south after fleeing in a Chevrolet. Police tracked movements and questioned a witness, but no arrests were made.
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Cory Chieek
Fredaar
Folph
Nodlea
Niningtt
Marshal Mills
MIB
Thamiin Smithvino
Hummnel
Chévrolet
Vesper Services at Presbyterian Church Next Sunday
The Presbyterian Church will host a vesper service next Sunday at 4 30 PM under the choir director Herbert Rodda. Mrs Ebert will play organ. a Christmas cantata King Cometh by Stuita will be sung with soloists and the Rodda family performing.
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Presbyterian ‘Church
Herbert Rodda
Mra
A. Rs Ebert
Pheistmas
Nyte
Flaney
Elog
Yochhelm
Pranog
Mini Margaret
Hrenslematt
Stuita
Miga
Leonare
Rod
Thoman
Rodda
Migs Louise
Yochhieim
Christmas Party At Mrs Cotton's Home
Ne Estate near Rittman hosted a Christmas party for girls of the Ohio Telephone Exchange. Mrs. John Cotton organized the event with a beautifully decorated tree and presents for all. Refreshments were served and bridge games provided entertainment.
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Ohio’ Teléphone “Exchange
Rittmaants
John’ Cotton
St, Imieaddy
Local report details state examiners and village finances
State examiners review village books with preparations underway for next week. The audit covers accounting records and financial practices to ensure proper oversight and compliance.
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Iti
Auto Crash Near Kenmore Injures Four in Rural Roadway
A two-vehicle collision occurred in the early hours near Kenmore injuring four people. Vehicles from Orrville and Kenmore involved. one driver and passengers hospitalized at Wadsworth hospital. charges planned against the Kenmore party.
Unconscious Mrs Eliza Holm Found at Home
Mrs Eliza Holm was found unconscious on her couch in Akron near Fourth Street early Tuesday morning. Her sister Mrs Switzer and brother Frank Young of Seville care for her as Mrs Sheets has been ill for weeks.
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Holm
Ohlo- Ay
Roomtra
Mre
Switzer
Akron
Frank
Seville
Circle No 3 Christmas Party Brightens Presby Church
Circle 4 of the Presbyterian church hosted a Christmas party Monday at the house and grounds decorated in red and green. Mrs Snyder and Mrs Hendrickson assisted by others entertained with games and gifts exchanged, a delightful luncheon served on the dining table, and happy adults and children enjoying the festive event.
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Mig Walia
Doned
Mons
Aventig
Presbyteriatt Church
Fe ‘Basnyder
Hendrickson
Oxhorna
Suumat
Sunday School and Worship Schedule at United Brethren Church
Morning Sunday School at 9:07 with theme The Shepherds Resolves. Worship service at 10:30 in the United Brethren Church led by the children's department. Christmas program planned at 3:30. All are welcome for all services.
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United
Brethren
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W. Shook
Taylor: Blay
Meee
Rittman ‘Grange News
Ety Wee
Vances
Presbyterian
Enra
Eliza Holm
Circle No.3
Cy. J.iMcGee
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