Final Olb Council Meeting Ends In Heated Session
The Olb council held its final meeting before the new administration. Debates over salaries dominated. marshal pay was cut from 600 to 400 while the clerk’s pay rose to 210. The mayor appointed Shackelford and Joe Tad to start the new year, but councilman Weis withdrew, leaving a vacancy to be filled. Water board members offered to donate two years of service due to budget strain, which was declined.
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Lattman
Fury
Enanel
Sinekeltord
Hanes
Alan
Wuesperatin
Aman
Board of Public Affairs
Moore
Man Burned Alive by Burst Steam Pipe at Wadworth Factory
Iris Neath Clarence Abrams an Ohio Match Co. employee at Wadworth died in a factory accident last Wednesday when a repaired steam pipe burst and enveloped him in scalding steam. Firemen and coworkers could not open the door to rescue him until valves were shut off, leaving Abrams unrecognizable due to severe burns.
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Clarence Abrams
Ohio Match Co
Wadworth
Abrams
Wolf
Local Contest Seeks Record Pork Weight
A fragment describes Chris Beyteo claiming two pigs dressed at 571 pounds total in late March and inviting others to outdo the weight.
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Chris. Beyteo
Chris
Birth Announcement for Tony Laks Family Child
Mr and Mrs Tony Laks announce the birth of a baby boy on December 13. The family expresses joy at the new arrival.
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Tony Lakskovieh
Notice to Creditors of Inttman Supply Co
Notice to creditors that Thasary disposed of the electrical lighting business to Dennis and Spency and that all indebtedness will be settled promptly by cash or note as the Inttman Supply Co exits its affairs.
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Thasary
Dennis & Spency
Inttman Supply Co
Rilttman Supply
Rittman Schools Shorten Winter Break to Ease Shortage
Rittman public schools will dismiss for Hesday vacation on December 21 and resume January 2. The shortened break aims to help pupils seek work and alleviate after break closures, with the early dismissal seen as beneficial statewide.
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Rittman Public
Gambling cases stalled over lost winnings at Tony Gons
The case of Dan Gargdlovich versus Qin Deckuieen seeks $300 from a gambling loss at Tony Gons restaurant on Salt Street. The hearing was postponed to await counsel availability with no new date set. Tony Gons faces separate charges for keeping a gambling resort. that trial also awaits judge Me Elroy.
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Dan Gargdlovich
Sutree Milroy
Tony Gons
Salt Street
Aemnt
Inatyee MeElroy 1
Tax Collector Notice for Hathnan Milton Sterling District
Taxes for Hathnan village Milton township and Sterling school district will be collected by one agent at the Post Office any time after October 24 and before January 10. If you prefer to pay at Sterling we will collect at Sterling Josh Grocery one day only on January 5. Roy Fredrik NB please bring your last teempt with you.
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Milton Township
Sterling School District
Lee
Sterling
Sterling Josh
Ohio
Roy Fredrik
Tia
Bank Buys Burroughs Posting Machine After Assistant Cashier Resigns
The bank acts after the assistant cashier resigns, purchasing a Burroughs posting machine. A lengthy note details internal moves, staffing changes, and upcoming procedures as authorities address the incident and continue operations.
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Burroughs
Wadsworth Automobile Club Elects Officers and Awards Honors
At the annual meeting held December 17 2017 the Wadsworth Automobile Club elected officers for the coming year. Probst Wertz was named president and others incl Vein, See’y, and Treasurer. The club, with 26 members, praised last year’s work improving public roads and enforcing trade laws and announced prizes for members reaching membership milestones: a flashlight at 25, a Blue Book at 50, and an HHS license tag at 160.
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Wadsworth Automobile Club
Halliwin
Wertz
JV Cruimsiine
TA Baldwin
Nog Barletuy
Eluh
Asherst
Santa letter asks for toys and aid for poor children
A child’s Christmas wish lists dolls a desk a sewing machine and a wagon with black items and candy. The note asks Santa to remember poor children and includes names Mare Honey and Bad Faber with a plea for ecumenical kindness.
Christmas Time Again Poem by Lalia Mitchell
Poem excerpt from Ladies' Home Journal reflecting Christmas themes of family joy, reconciliation, and charity. The speaker invites a Christian audience to turn with generosity, forgive past grievances, and celebrate the Holy Babe at Bethlehem with hopeful imagery of bells and holly.
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Lalia Mitchell
Ladies’ Home Journal
Christmas Eve Outdoors in Rhodesia Nostalgia
A reflective holiday scene recalls a quiet December night in Rhodesia with stars, owls, and distant jackals. The writer notes mosquito scarcity, the aroma of orange blossom, and children waking to stockings as crackers sound and a festive mood unfolds around the veld.
Acme Supply Co Relocates Business Operations
The Acme Supply and Thy Rittenan Supply plan to move to new premises near Munstrent while retaining staff and branding. The transition involves consolidating plumbing and related supplies under The Acme Supply Co with continued service in the same trade.
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Acme
Thy
Eine Opessin
Dsnanes
Acme Supply Co
Tea Supply
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ABN
BOY Scout
You
Merry Christmas
Rittman, Hardware Company
Bob Jones
WADI
Flore
Ratinien
Svami
Pete
Seth Amity
Andy
Mr Smith
Spa
Ratti
Ramun
Rithenan
Caidforid
Gunlford
CLUB
Santa Claus
Mildred Pall Ind
South
Rhodesia
Madeline Alster
the Rittman Savings Bank
Ritthan, Ohio
Xmas Gandies
All
Lance Brothers
Xmas
W. G. Spade
Rittman, Ohio
Mens Neerk Tien
Ladhes
Laulies
Rutrman
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