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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1933
Page
8
Mrs Hazel Cline underwent an appendicitis operation at Wadsworth hospital Tuesday afternoon. Her doctor reports her condition is good. She was admitted by A L Bert ambulance Tuesday noon.
A fragment lists college students home for Christmas from Wooster College Clare Burger Notre Dame University Ohio State Purdue University and several others including Miss Mary Paulie and Audra Lot Shook with names tied to Cleveland Columbus South Bend and West Lafayette.
Bible School at 9 30 led by Superintendent Henry Lendy. Morning worship at 10 30 with theme A Triple Gift. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 led by President Dale Turner and Teacher David Frederick. Evening service at 7 30 features a Cantata by the Adult Choir titled Chimes of the Holy Night.
Governor George White credits state cooperation for jump starting the works administration program. The Highway Department under O W Merrell employed a two shift plan, putting about 32,700 men to work and expanding readiness to handle the emergency needs for job creation under the CWA.
Miss Margaret Lieberthy of Canton spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Lieberth. Mrs. Charles Shaffer entertained her bridge club at their annual Christmas party Wednesday evening.
About two hundred attended the American Legion and Auxiliary Christmas treat fund event. Prizes went to Dannemiller and Claghkner for euchre, Baum and Naller won at pinochle, with Turkey prizes to Irone King and Leonore Glecknor. Dancing followed the games, refreshments served, and the Legion and Auxiliary committees were listed.
Thao Mother Singers met with Mrs. Gladys ollagid on a Wednesday evening to plan the January meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association. Parts were assigned and rehearsals will begin after the Christmas holidays.
Dorothy Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin C Adams married Oscar Fritzinger Jr son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Fritzinger. The ceremony was held December 12 in Wellsburg West Virginia with Rev F M Eillingslay officiating.
The young men and women of SS Peter and Paul church form a literary and study club led by Rev John Frey. Members will meet soon with a first session held Thursday evening marking a large attendance. Miss Elizabeth Stoolmiller of Akron and her sister Mrs Frank Ifethel are in town.
About 676 attendees joined the Temtree-the-Paarent Thachers community for a Monday evening Christmas party at the high school auditorium. Miss Anita Cahill organized the program featuring student acts, a vocal number by Gee Dicus, and a school orchestra. Santa Claus distributed gifts, prizes donated by Creston merchants were awarded, Margery Gantz won a turkey prize, and coffee and homemade ice cream were served.
The Mothers' club ladies were entertained at Mrs Albert Flath's home Friday afternoon with music readings and contests. There was no gift exchange and supper was served. Several tables of bridge followed the meal in a relaxed social setting.
A Christmas Eve midnight Mass will be held at SS Peter and Paul church followed by an 8 o clock Christmas morning Mass described as a Jew Mass. The final high Mass is at 10 o clock with children singing.
E W Melvin chiropractor announces hours Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from 10 to 12 AM and 2 to 6 PM plus Tuesday and Saturday 6 to 7 30 PM at Acme Building Rittman Ohio.
In pursuance of the order of the Probate Court of Wayne County I W for sale at Public Auction on the 66th day of January 1934 at 2:00 o'clock PM the following described real estate Parcel 1 situated in Ohio Wayne County Sterling Village portion of NE quarter section 17 township 18 range 12 commencing 40 rods 8 14 feet south of NE corner thence south along highway center 5 rods 4% feet thence West 11 rods thence north 5 rods 44% feet thence East 11 rods to place of beginning containing 58 square miles of land Parcel 2 situated in Ohio Wayne County Rittman Village Lot Nass 634 as per village lot numbering Parcel 1 is Amwell Milton Township west side road Parcel 2 north side of Erie Street at the junction with Sterling Ave in Rittman Ohio said premises located in Sterling and Rittman Ohio appraised Parcel 1 1500 Parcel 2 9850 must be sold for not less than two thirds of appraised value and on cash terms W W Garver administrator of the estate of WOW Bauman deceased Dec 14 21 28 Jan 4 Transcript approved by Squire Sanders Dempsey news Cleveland Ohio Dated Dec 6 Sc G A Ziegler Village Clerk
Members of the Brenne nan family, numbering 45, shared a four chicken dinner at the Guilford Grangehall on a Sunday. Four generations were represented as the afternoon featured singing carols and reminiscences.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Clerk of the Village of Rittman Ohio until 12 o'clock noon on the 80th day of December 1933 for bonds totaling 16704.71 dated October 1 1932 to fund village and property owners portions of Ohio Avenue sewer and street work. Two bond issues 5161.05 and 11543.66 with maturities 1935 1944 and 1935 1943 respectively. Interest six percent per annum payable semiannually. Bids must specify bond counts and total bid with accrued interest. bids accompanied by certified checks 100 and 200 dollars.
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