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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1938

Page

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Funeral services for Mrs B Clippinger held Thursday

Barbara Clippinger of Milton Station Rittman born July 2 1854 died Monday at home 52 Main Street. Services at the Presbyterian church with Rev E S Hensinckson and Rev Max Hafield of Dover. Burial in Rittman cemetery. Survivors: son G Howard and grandson Robert. two grandchildren Miriam and Robert. long service member of church. husband died 1900.

Barbara Clippinger Main St Mitton Milton Station Rittman Clippinger Presbyterian Church Huband Pennsylvania Aseb Meuse-Avvenne Romagne-souis Montfaucon France

Services Held Wednesday For Ami Perrenod

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at All Ebert Funeral Home for Ami Perrenod 55, who died Monday at Massillon State Hospital. Burial was at Crown Hill Cemetery. Perrenod, born in Switzerland, came to this country 27 years ago and operated a dairy farm a mile south of Sterling. Survivors include two brothers in Switzerland and five cousins Mrs J W Malbach Elj John Pred and Filward Perrenod, all of Sterling.

Ebert Fineral Ami Perrenod Massillon State Hospital Borint Crown Hill Mr. Perrenod Switzerland Sterling J W Malbach Elj. John. Pred Filward Perrepod

Barberton Priest Shares Europe Trip With Rotarians

The Rev. E. J. Stanko Catholic priest of Barberton spoke to Rotarians and guests at noon about a six week tour visiting nine countries in Europe. He, of Slovak extraction, noted the situation in Czecho Slovakia and offered humorous incidents from the journey.

E. J. Stanko Barberton Europe Czecho-Slovakia Swromnee E “Vitor Wadsworth Cleveland Albert C.good Canier Fis

Christmas Gifts at Milton Church Bring Hymnal and Candlesticks

The Milton Presbyterian Church received two gifts at Christmas time. The Loyal Berean Sunday School Class taught by MFE donated a hymnal from the estate of the late Mrs. Settle Toland, published by the Presbyterian Board of Christian Education and edited by Dr. Clarence Dickinson and Dr. Calvin W. Lanfer. The items will be presented during the morning worship on New Year’s and dedicated by the committee in charge. Nearly 1500 residents attended the community Christmas program on the square, featuring a School Band, Santa Claus, and a tree lighting coordinated by the Rittman Civic Association with local clubs and merchants contributing.

Milton Presbyterian Church Berean MFE Garfold Heather Settle Toland Presbyterian Board of Christian Education Clarence Dickinson Calvin W.lanfer Hon-ot-hpain Bittmin Ernest Morrison Genfilzman Minittee Civie Association

Christmas Home Lighting Winners Named by Judges

Judges from the Cline A association announced selections for the Christmas Hehted homes tonight with $2.00 wash prices awarded to the whimers of each precinct. Reported selections include Christy Graber, Uni Spade, Jo Grant, and Joel Pane among honorees, with Charley Wal WoW, Rodacer, and G H. Steele serving as judges.

Cline A Bow Erehey Christy Graber Uni Spade Ir. Yoehheim of. Foert Joel Pane John Rohrer Jo Grant Charley Wal Wow Rodacer G H. Steele

Ramsier’s 36-22 Win Over Leaithville in Fifth-Wing Tie

Ramsier rallied past Leaithville 36-22 as Smithville rolled over Linkhote 31-7. Ramisier scored 17 as Aidn added seven field goals and three free throws. Simonton contributed in the Ramsier offense while Smithville saw Belden and Stewart late in the game. Referee Johnson handled the Sharpshooters in a low scoring Friday night tilt.

Higg Smithville Tapplaas Shmonton Ramisies Ramisier Aidn Se Rittman Tin Resartey Linkhote Teserves Cot Cohen John Mecce Drasiiee Ramsier Ates Simonton Io Heling Losenberg Keatlig Foye Stewart Levdemana Berkey Smttyville Auttoman Johnson

Sam Escovitz Closes Store After 23 Years

Sam Escovitz ends 23 years in business prompting plans for a trip to Alabama and a move of furniture to Rittman. Mrs Vo Grelia intends to open a new department store in the same station with merchandise to be brought this weekend. Opening date not announced.

Ambiguous OCR Summary of Local Program Readout

Incomplete text notes a community program under Way Conn y and Akron District, mentioning men and women roles and a grant or project. Aimed at a local employment and welfare context but lacks readable specifics or proper names.

Fred Te Akron

Birth Notice for Harrison and Spouse

A birth notice records the arrival of a child to Mrs Harrison and her spouse. Details are limited in the unreadable OCR fragment but indicate a newborn associated with the Harrison family and an unnamed partner.

Christmas in July? Odd memories and merry tales fade

A stream of fragmented holiday vignettes recalls personal milestones and seasonal cheer. Bunting, a three year old, a wagon gift, and a patient wife in December bustle mix with jokes about Voltaire rooms, Santa mischief, and a hospital rush. Christmas stories glow through wandering memories and December reflections.

Riftman Duah Chirlettias Mering Malbach

Mennonite Old People Home Dedication Plans Unfold

The Crown Mennonite church area near Wooster hosts dedication events for the Old People Home. Reverend Yoder of West Liberty oversees construction with a $68,000 budget, $53,000 spent so far, and a 68,000 estimate total. The two story brick steel concrete facility sits on four acres with modern fireproof structure and a 12 room wing plan to house staff and residents.

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Orrville sidewalk contract bid awarded under PWA project

Orrville firm submitted the low bid for sidewalk construction under the PWA paving and sidewalk project. Two bids opened with the highest rival by George B. Horr of Mansfield and Cornel rFeCeRA white noted as unbid. The contract was tentatively approved and slated for completion by spring.

Wilnee Orrville Aidewalk PWA Ntroét Aidewal Yidér Sahirday Agn Cedrge B. Horry Smananeld Cornel G. G. Stetnar Columbus

Sudden Cold Wave Brings Wintry Conditions in City

A severe cold wave hit early Monday and Tuesday, bringing wind chills and icy sidewalks. Officials warned of hazardous travel as thermometers dropped below freezing withForecasts predicting more frigid air and potential snowfall later in the week.

Recreation Field Skating Event Attracts Many

Local recreation field hosted a skating week with people of all ages enjoying the activity. Reports note some attempts at gliding and new Christmas skates were distributed. The town’s floodlights were moved to the recreation grounds to extend skating hours, echoing Hans Brinker and his silver skates as a folk reference.

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Recreation Committee Witte Meet Friday at City Hall

Recreation committee meeting set for Friday at 7 p m in City Hall to plan a two person event. Roy Baker is noted as a contact for the schedule and guidance per local bulletin.

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