Farmers Institute Spelling Contest Opens Amid Rain
The Farmers Institute opened with 4 Spelling Contests as a drizzle kept crowd size small. Winners in the First Class included Pauline Walsh and Cecelm Beery. Second Class winners were Warren Bodager and Clara Bodager. Miss Dorsey spoke on Home Making, urging efficient planning and tools. The afternoon session drew larger crowds with discussions on the County Fair and opportunities for women led by Miss Dorsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Walsh
Cecelm Beery
Scherle
Cora Cohn
Harry Levehts
Grove
Dorsey
Sheets
Reuben Steiner
Christ Beyler
T. R Beery
JL. Buchanan
Farr
Rittman Sees Rapid Growth With New Openings and Deals
The article notes brisk development in Rittman as spring brings construction of homes for renters and several major business transfers. W We Wright sold his farm to Ole Salt Co, Ezra Kauffman sold the milk and ice cream factory to John Gerderich, and the Rittman Transfer Co is now controlled by Mills after Blatter sold out. FR M Lane will take Crystal Restaurant next January, with Harpster moving to other ventures. The piece hints Rittman may soon grow to city status like Wooster and urges watching the forthcoming wholesale grocery prospects as the town expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olgo
Gig
Thos Meng
Miss Dorsey
Rittman
Wright
Ole Salt Co
Ezra Kauffman
John Gerderich
Rittman Transfer Company
E-E
Mils
Osea Blatter
Mills
MM. Lane
Rittman Ice and Coal Co
Crystal Restaurant
Harpster
Weaak
Wooster
Christan Endeavors Presbyterian New Year Party Highlights
Guests attended a year end gathering by the Christan Endeavors Presbyterian group. Entertainment included a photomosaic game with paste art and a Fiery game using scissors. Refreshments followed by more games as attendees thanked the hosts. The Metropolitan Glee Club programs with impersonations and solos were noted for January 2.
Poems and notices evoke community in wartime era
The fragmentary text mentions contributors to a local press including a note honoring Assistant Scout Master William Clark with typhoid fever. It references Elmer L. Dulab and includes lengthy, miscellaneous verses and dedications, reflecting a small town newspaper page of poems, notices, and civic thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
William Clark
New Year Greetings and Hope for Mentions of Joy and Charity
A festive New Year message urges readers to turn from past disappointments toward sunshine and warmth. It calls for daily resolutions, unselfish love, and helping others as flowers along life’s path.
Mayors Court Handles Fine For Disorderly High School Incident
In a brief city case at the mayor’s court, Matheil Mintehell and Evelyn Thompson pleaded not guilty to tideceng and disorderly conduct on the streets of Tittman. Mintehell was fined 2000 dollars plus 2005 costs, Thompson 1660 dollars plus 1105 costs, with both fines guaranteed by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Rittman
Thompson
JB Lambert
Wass
Metropolitan Glee Club to Perform at the Town Hall
The Metropolitan Glee Club presents a varied program including vocal quartets and instrumentals, with monologues and impersonations. The group is highly recommended and will perform on Tuesday January 2 at the High School Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesg Aantheny
Lyceum Bureau
Glee Club
Aphtorium
Barberton Officials Visit Rittman Over Yearend Theft
Barberton Mayor and Chief of Police traveled to Rittman Tuesday chasing suspects wanted by Barberton authorities. They pursued them to an eastbound B and O train on December 31 and were blocked, with the next Lyceum course slated for January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehy
Barberton
Rittman
Lyceum
Christmas at the Churches Involves Choirs and Santa Claus
The Presbyterian and United Brethren churches held Christmas exercises with music, recitations, and a Santa Claus visit. The Presbyterian program featured two large trees and treats for all, while the VB church offered a children’s program with songs and rewards for Sabbath school attendance. Next Lyceum program is January 2 at the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
United Brethren
Presbyterian Church
Santa Claus
Santa
VB Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farmers’ Institute
Were
Washington
Lin Toutiuis
Wall
Bern
Rties
Led Cox
Elks Club
State House
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
James McCox
Cox
Carnel
Yilestorn
E Ec Cox
Army
Navy
Moewortal
Fox
Uy Tiss
Pe Ata Perhead
The
Metropolitan “Glee Club
Ongle Leke
Kate
Renee
Defendadt
Tate
Oider of
Odd Fellows
Wanda Cer Canning
Moreno
Elmer L. Dulab
Abahn
Sollen
Finn
Mayor High School
Sirace Sordigen
Omaha World Herald
Greerin
Metropolitan Glee Club
Egularly
American Guaranty Company OF
Columbus
Ting
Ers Bie
the Rittman Savings Bank
Rittman, Ohio
Wits
Hershey & Rohrer
Rittman, Okle
Painia
J.C. Whitlam Mfg
First Stitt
Wadsworth
Ohio
Erie Meat Market
Il. i, Stoormiller
JA. Bonder
Bolle Vale
BOE Bas
PRO Poltia Aoe
Lance Brothers
the Grocers
M. W
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