Lincoln Banquet Bills Herbert Lincoln Banquet Bills Herbert
Wayne County plans its Lincoln Day Banquet at the Methodist Church in Wooster with Ohio Attorney General Thomas J. Herbert as principal speaker. The event features Ralph E. Fisher as toastmaster, Paul Troxel as general chairman, and honoree Judge Ross W. Funk with Rev Frank A. Le Page giving the invocation. Entertainment by violinists Nicky Zappas and Donald Sonnedecker rounds out the evening. Dinner starts at 6:30.
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Thomas J. Herbert
Ohio
Wayne County
Methodist Church
Wooster
Herbert
Ynany
Paul ‘Troxel
Apple Creek
Young Peoples Republican Club
Republican Executive Committee
Ralph E. Fisher
Ross W. Funk
Court of Appeals
Honrary
Frank A. LePage
Shreve
Nicky Zappas
Young Wooster
Donald Sonnedeckner
Display Highest Gas Ration Sticker Rules Warn Drivers
The local gas rationing board warns automobile drivers to display the highest denomination gas sticker on their vehicle at all times as required by rationing regulations. It cites Section 19948165 penalties including fines up to $900 or up to one year in jail, and gasoline use bans for violators.
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Rittman
Office’ of Price ‘Administration
Court Briefs Administrator for Simcox Estate Named
In probate court Donald West of Rittman was appointed administrator of Thelma Pauline Simcox estate in Orrville. He posted a $3000 bond and valued personalty at about $1500 and realty at about $4000. Heirs at law include three minor children Robert Dale Simcox Betty Jean Simcox and Jay Fredrick Simcox of Orrville.
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Donald West
Rittman
Thelma Pauline Simcox
Orrville
Robert Dale Simcox
Betty Jean Simcox
Jay Fredrick Simcox
Births Report From Wadsworth Hospital Names Several New Arrivals
An 8 lb 8 oz daughter Frances Faye was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Creed on Thursday afternoon January 28 at Wadsworth Municipal Hospital. A daughter to Melvin Kennedy of Marshallville was born January 24. Doris Trent Kennedy is her mother. Carl Adams and wife welcomed a daughter born January 2 at Wadsworth Hospital. Dorothy Aurand Adams is her former name. Cecil Snyder and wife welcomed a son born January 29 at R D North. A son named Robert Allen was born February 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Nice of Easton. Irene Betchler and husband welcomed a daughter at Wadsworth on February 3.
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Robert Creed
Frances Faye
Wadsworth Municipal Hospital
Melvin Kennedy
Marshallville
Carl Adams
Wadsworth Hospital
Adams
Dorothy Aurand
Cecil Snyder, R. D. North
Mrs. Allen Nice
Easton,& Aon
Robert Allen
Johns
Obafiter
Irene Betchler
King
Wads- Erth Municipal Hospital
Enroll For Beginners And Advanced First Aid Classes
City Hall hosts a Friday night session for Beginners and Advanced First Aid classes on Feb 5 at 7 30 pm. Miss Marie Beery will instruct both, with times set that evening if demand exists. Open to men and women. certificate holders in Beginners may enroll in the advanced class.
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Marie Beery
Wayne County Real Estate Mortgages Totals in January
Banks and individuals in Wayne County filed real estate mortgages totaling 98,383.57 dollars in January, reported by Wayne Abstract Co. Rittman Savings Bank recorded two mortgages for 5,200 dollars. First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Wooster led with 11 mortgages totaling 28,358 dollars.
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Wayne County
Wayne Abstract Co
Rittman Savings Bank
First
Federal Savings & Loan Association of
Wooster
Personal greetings fill weekend visits across homes
Mr and Mrs R D Snyder visited with their son Russell Snyder his wife and Bruce at Bryam C, guests included the Lloyd Helks family and Mrs Y Helks at T B Gotham home in Akron. Hugh L Strickland and daughter Shirley attended the 55th wedding anniversary of Strickland's parents Co EB Strickland of Elyria. I Heiks hosted visitors Ed Oswald Walter Oswald August Den Brock Clarence Johnston Lydia Johnston from Akron Cleveland Apple Creek Wellersville during a Sunday call.
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R. D Snyder
Russell Snyder
Bruce
Bryam
Lloyd Helks
Y Helks
T B. Gotham
Akron
Hugh L. Strickland
Shirley
Mr Strickland
Co. EB. Strickland
Elyria
I. Heiks
Ed Oswald
Walter Oswald
August den Brock
Cleveland
Clarence Johnston
Apple Creek
Lydia Johnston
Wellersville
Akron Cadets Begin Bombardier Training at Ellington Field
Three Akron area Aviation Cadets, including Jay J Roner, 24, of Rittman, start nine weeks at Ellington Field Texas for bombardier and navigator preliminary training. They aim to direct large American bombers over Axis territory and deliver concentrated destruction, earning silver wings and second lieutenants commissions after advanced schooling.
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Ellington Field
Texas
Akron
Area
Texas Field
Bombardier
Ellington
Jay J Roner
Rittman
Miriam Clippinger on Ohio State honors roll
Miriam Clippinger daughter of Mr and Mrs H Clippinger 5S Main St was among 293 autumn quarter honor students in Ohio State University's College of Arts and Sciences per this week’s News Bureau announcement.
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Miriam Clippinger
H. Clippinger
Main St
Ohio State University
College of Arts and Sciences
Sterling Sigma Chi Omega Meets In January 26 1943
The Sigma Chi Omega held its second meeting on January 26 1943 in the Commercial room. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. A committee was formed to identify eligible graduates for invitation. The Valentine party is planned for February 13 1943 with Lillie Berkey as chair and other committee members named. A program committee was appointed for the next meeting. A speaker read tips on office etiquette from 60 Ways to Improve Your Personality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Chi Omega
Lst
June Giessner
Bida Bellman
Belen Hartman
Donna Hick
Lillie Berkey
Eva Blough
Bernice Steele
Yvonne Aebi
Aldine Gasser
Ysabel Krantz
Lois A. Hartzler
Lucille Johnson
Miss Midgrey
Gome
Actors Head Musical Productions Join Rittman Theater Circle
The Rittman Little Theater group under president Carl Miller will include Actors' Head Musical productions in its repertoire as part of a new program. The move expands offerings and reflects Miller's plan to broaden community engagement through staged performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman, Little Theater Group
Carl Miller
Do Not Ask Social Security Board For 1942 Income
Do not request 1942 wage totals from the Social Security Board for tax filing. Akron officials explain the board cannot provide a year total due to employer tax return delays and processing time. Most employers will issue a yearly wage statement, while board records only reflect wages up to June 30, 1942.
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Social Security Board
Gacing
H. C Schuette
Akron
Rittman News Briefs Include Dance and Dog Tags
In Wooster and Rittman areas this week residents read about local events and civic notes. A dance at City Fair auditorium returns for the Young crowd while Wayne County dog tags reach 5045 to date, up on last year. Milersburg hosts Friday’s high school game as Rittman aims for a comeback after a tough loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waeyne County
Rittman-high Sacot Dians
Milersburg
Little Theatre Group
City Fair Auditorium
Club hosts talk on America's Greatness next noon
Gus Garver reports on several volumes of history about Rotare as fans gather today at noon to hear about America’s Greatness. Next week the club will host Frank Pauly, secretary on leave of the Ohio Retail Merchants Association.
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Gus Garver
Wooster Game Changed to February 18
The Wooster basketball game has been moved to Thursday February 18 due to referee issues and a clash with the county B tournament. Wooster College will play at home on the original date.
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Wooster
Wooster College
Salt brands to be named after fabrics in novelty plan
Worcester Salt and Morton Salt announce a publicised use for salt to save coal by throwing a handful on the fire daily. A new line of dress fabrics will be named Fig Newton brown Uneeda white Graham brown and Sugar Water beige after national brands.
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Worcester Salt
Morton Salt
Fig Newton Brown
Uneeda
Graham Brown
Siugar Water
Bigcult
Ration Book No 2 to Begin March 1 for War Food
Rittman ration board expects 7000 of the new point system books before registration. The March 1 start will govern purchases of more than 200 rationed items with 48 points per person. Consumers may get about six cans of food plus an inventory of five, depending on item point values after the February 20 sales freeze ends. Meat rationing and dairy fats controls may follow, with Book No 3 in speeded printing for dairy and fats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Ration Board
Catlmate
OPA
Hong
Army Rejections Low as 1-A Classes Grow
A large group from Rittman Sterling Doylestown and Marshallville was among 120 named 1-A in the latest selective service round. The Akron board reports only 20 percent of the January contingent rejected for physical defects with 1-A and 3-B designations, and notes pending calls for March and February.
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Rittman
Sterling
Doylestown
Marshallville
Selective Service
Leonard R. Adams
Edgar D. Allison
Edward G Gasser
Robert D Davis
Joseph P. Pape
Robert F Daniel
Clifford E. Harris
Carl Lowe
Hitman
Robert E. Waldrow
Herbert W. Shane
Lester L. Kasserman
Konrad Wolfe
Raymond J. Detbel
William T. Rosenberg
Fred ‘Ww. Kamp
Jacob Wolpe
Merle ©. Weber
Louis Richard
Earl W. Hunsicker
Olie Beichler
Howard L. Smith
Charles E. Stevie
James ©. Busson
John Zivkovich
Harold E. Hummel
Harold M. Burg
William G. Croft
John H. Ferguson
Richard D. Miller
Elwood K. Forrer
Fred J. Ryneer
Robert
Adrian W. Rites
Selective Service Board No. 2
Akron
Ohio tobacco acreage and yields rise with wartime demand
Ohio shows an average annual gain of 45,000 acres in tobacco over five years. Yield per acre climbs from 7.2 tons in 1938 to 12.5 tons in 1942. State fire rationing officer C. A. Evans forecasts civilians will receive synthetic rubber for ties in late 1945.
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Ohio
C. A. Evans
Smallpox Outbreak Curbed As Many Vaccinated
The smallpox outbreak in southeastern Wayne County and northeastern Holmes County is curbing with no new cases recently. Dr. J. J. Sutter, Wayne County Health Commissioner, says vaccination efforts by the state have surpassed a thousand people, with indications the outbreak will soon be past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Holmes County
J. J Sutter
Rittman Scouts Seek Funds For 1943 Activities
Two Rittman Boy Scout troops report strong activity and record of service as they seek a 500 dollar campaign goal to sustain year round scouting. The units 410 and 408 house 42 and 22 boys respectively and cover civilian defense, first aid, scrap drives, hikes and weekly meetings at City Hall with patrols meeting on multiple nights.
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Rittman
Boy Secout
Committee of
Proop
Ohio Boxboard Co
Rotary Club
American Legion Post
Wadsworth
Wadsworth—Atmory
Akron
National Organization of Scouting
Boyd Miller
Ray Johnson
W. W. Bodager
A. J. Tuccinardii
Wilford Boyce
Harold Henry
Ramsi er Sued for 12000 in Doylestown case
Ivan Ramsier of Rittman R D is named defendant in a common pleas suit for 12 000 damages brought by Billy Joe Hooser a minor of Doylestown through his father Victor Hooser after an automobile accident on July 20 1942. The petition alleges Ramsier was at fault when his car struck the boy causing a skull fracture and likely permanent reduced health. Attorney C E Rhonemus of Rittman represents the plaintiff.
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Ivan Ramaier
Rittman R. D
Common Pleas
Billy Joe Hooser
Minor
Doylestown
Victor Hooser
Ram~aier
C. E. Rhonemus
Rittman
William Conrad 67 Dies Near Rittman After Illness
William Conrad 67 died at his home one mile north of Rittman at noon Tuesday after a brief illness. He had worked for Brook Lamber Co for years. Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. at Ebert Funeral Home and at Crown Hill Cemetery in Sterling. Rev. Alpert Henry of Rittman Church of God and Rev. J. S. Gerry of Seathville officiated. Survived by Mrs R E Withekn of Orrville and Mrs O E Duskey of Rittman and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Conrad
Rittman
Brook Laimber Co
Ebert
Crown Hil
Sterling
Alpert Henry
Rittman Church of God
Gerry
Seaithville
R. E. With
April 1 Deadline To Get Vital War Jobs
The War Manpower Commission led by Paul V. McNutt announced a list of nondeferrable occupations vital to the war effort. After April 1, draft-age men in these roles will be eligible for military service, regardless of dependents. The effort aims to mobilize all available manpower into essential wartime work. Positions include service, hospitality, beauty, and support roles among others.
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War Manpower Commission
Paul V. McNutt
Chaireman
McNutt
Rittman Industries Deemed Essential Under War Draft Rules
Rittman’s three major industries are included in a Net of 35 essential sectors that will not have manpower sapped by the Army and Navy. The group includes producers of packing and ship goods such as baskets pulp and paperboard containers and boxes and fiber containers. Ohio Boxboard Co and the R O Can Co qualify in this group. The Ohio Salt Co is also seen as part of the heavy chemical industry and may also qualify as an essential food manufacturer. Railroads and public utilities are vital to the war effort, so employees of Rittman Industries of draft age are likely to receive deferment or exemption for dependency due to employment in essential industries.
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Rittman
Army
Navy
Ohio Boxboard Co
R. ©. Can Co
Ohio Salt Co
Rittman Industries
List of service occupations in historical job catalog
The text enumerates various roles such as elevator operators, elevator starters, doormen, errand boys, messengers, fortune tellers, clairvoyants, mediums, gardeners, greenskeepers, groundskeepers, horsemen, hairdressers, lavatory attendants, night porters, private chauffeurs, soda dispensers, ushers, valets, waiters, and related positions. It excludes certain railway train service staff and specifies categories like passenger and freight elevator workers and office support roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasasagar
Claire Voyant
Re Issuing of Gas Books Set for February End
The Ration Board announces re registration for B and O supplemental gas books and mail and in person processing. C books expire February 28 and three month B books too. Applications begin February 8, with forms mailed to autoists. must be fully completed and include tire inspection fee and mileage data. Volunteer help requested to handle rapid processing and mailing.
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W. A Stil
Ronddarsh
Reei
Additios
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Leonard Cleckner
Gregg
Charles Ronger
Isaac Maibach
Jay Rohrer
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Blue Ridge
Jeanne Grants
Cean
Tenance
Thomas Mold
James A
Paul Bradley
One Wiseman
Dale Richey
Andres Vasquez
Board No. 2
Armed Services
Boy Scouts
Ivan Ramsier
Rittman's Industries Essential
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