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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1928
Page
1
A reader vent s about a dry winter season and missing snow hmming for cold winds and frozen rivers. The piece laments soggy weather and dull snows while noting quirky local anecdotes and a Hoover-era Santa Claus tale.
Monday morning the Rexall Store at Wooster changed hands to E. W Struble and H. Hammond from J F E Proctor who ran it for 43 years. Hammond and Struble were formerly employed at the local Rittman shop and are praised by Mr Thomas for their business ability. The sale surprised Wooster and Rittman merchants as plans to remodel after the holidays were announced.
The committee prepared 1000 boxes labeled with Christmas cheer for the children. The program includes vocal and instrumental music plus Santa at the park tree, starting Monday evening December 24 at Leelock. The big tree will be set up in the park Friday and remain as a permanent fixture.
Pupil Miss Marjorie Williams presented a piano recital at U B Church Wednesday evening. A large audience of parents and friends praised the program for its difficult numbers and the skill of the students and teacher.
Readable fragments show three men named Venovitch with same address 46.8 Franc Street charged with igor violation. Joe Venovitch and Eli Venovitch faced fines of 150 dollars each with costs. another Venovitch, Dick, tied to an incident with a 100 dollar fine and costs. Victim says suspects gained access from a local place and mayor Rénder involved.
The flu, numbering thousands of victims, is rising and moving east toward crowded urban centers. Many schools like Wooster College closed for the holiday season due to high illness. Physicians urge staying outdoors, avoiding crowds, light exertion, and plenty of rest.
Clifford L Butler, former Tarry Tavern manager, sent to Atlanta Federal Penitentiary for two concurrent five year terms. He faced charges of complicity in what was described as Ohio’s largest auto theft ring, connected to a Cleveland man and woman serving eight year ghost theft sentences. Ak r on and Cleveland detectives recovered more than gutoy vehicles from the car ring tied to Akron and Cleveland car thefts.
A Massillon trust company official is charged with embezzling 4418 500 from the bank over 18 months. He was arraigned and held to the county grand jury under a 26000 bond. Bank examiners reviewed the books and traced funds diverted to a Dowry Motor Co. where he serves as secretary treasurer.
High school pupils took advantage of a Monday holiday for trips and student newspaper plans. Walter McAnalan Edgar Boyea and Clifford Venay hiked to Wooster and back while Hazel Gardiner Julia Pavie visited Doylestown. Rittman prepares youth editors and a school paper called The Freshles Scot land.
The piece calls for a December pause to thank the Lord for His Son and to follow the old custom of giving gifts and expressions of love. It highlights how letters and cards from distant friends brighten a hectic life, and urges sharing happiness health and prosperity as Christmas approaches.
Ilttman stores report exceptional Christmas shopping with many merchants saying sales thru December 16 rival the entire previous December. Local business men highlight abundant stocks and plentiful gift options as shops stay open evenings to accommodate shoppers. Christmas Savings Clubs have boosted spending, signaling a merry, prosperous season ahead.
A Creston home owned by Carl Jordan was destroyed by fire early Thursday after a stove was lit. The blast caused severe injuries to a minor, with full details not learnable from the fragment. Mayor Jordan’s property appears involved in this incident.
Fragmentary notes describe a dispute over phone property appraisal and rate increases. Names and locations are unclear, with references to witnesses and officials amid protests about costs.
The TeRuine Tarellos of Rittman in View No 474 met Tuesday evening for a covered dish supper with 12 members. Important business was discussed and Cleera installed in brief form. Christmas gifts were exchanged. Next regular meeting moved to January 8. Elected officers include President Bessiea Schurmacher and Secretary Ruth Gardner among a long roster of positions.
Tax books stay open until January 20 as local officials announce a yuletide extension. The public is urged to settle payments, with authorities noting leniency and a focus on keeping accounts current during the season.
A Wooster clipping reports the Jeffries family of North Grant Street faced illness and loss as their home on North Grant Street burned. Funeral services for the deceased will be held at the Baptist church with burial in Wooster Cemetery.
Obituary details Joseph De Rovho age 51 of Barberton died Friday December 14 1987 from heart failure Funeral arrangements were handled by Prentice & Co and bodies moved to Rittman Ontario Canada for services His mother Donald Holcomb and Grace Santry are noted among survivors The piece cites family connections and a long community history in Rosine and area.
Unclear OCR text indicates a janitor named McGoy involved in an incident at or near a hospital. Details are fragmented but imply a notable injury or accident. No fixed date or location clearly identifiable.
Readable portions describe a bazaar with strong patronage and community support. The text includes repeated lines about a surrer and bazaar and mentions enthusiastic attendance, though the exact details are garbled. The item resembles a brief local society note.
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