In Memoriam Rebecca Jane Martin Burkholder
An elegiac tribute to Rebecca Jane Martin Burkholder, lifelong friend of the McIntyre family, detailing her birth in Smithville Ohio on April 3 1849 and death at Chippewa Lake January 39 1951 at age 101 years nine months and twenty seven days. It recalls her Civil War era family sacrifices her 23 terms as a teacher and her role as a devoted daughter sister and neighbor whose kindness touched many lives. The piece closes with flowers laid on her grave and continues on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntyre
Burkholder
Peter
Elysian
Rebecca Jane
John H and
Jane Martin
Smithville
Ohio
Chippewa Lake
School of Higher Education
J B Fherly
Hfe
John J. Wein Named Deputy State Fire Marshal
John J. Wein is appointed deputy state fire marshal for Wayne and Medina counties by the new state fire marshal. Wein was recommended by the Wayne County Democratic Executive Committee and succeeds Harry Fortney of Sterling and Medina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Wein
John Wein
Wayne
Medina Counties
Wein
Wayne County
Democratic Executive Committee
Harry Fortney
Sterling and
Medina
Scouts Of Rittman Go To Winter Camp
Twenty three scouts from Rittman travel to a winter camp for an overnight outing. They face a rough trek and sleep challenges as cabins house eight scouts each. Dawn brings cleanup and a sermon by Hon Boyd Miller before a hike to Attetb Ledger government landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scouts of
Rittman
Schumbas
Asa
Seconta
Walter Burkyts
Boyd Miller
Attetb Ledger
Cabin Fast Springs
Kendall Point
Fall From Freight Is Fatal To Negro
A man identified as Harvey Cole of New York died after falling from a moving freight train near Sterling last Friday afternoon while attempting to board the cars. He was found fatally injured and died at Wardeworth hospital. The dead man had planned to meet his brother in Buffalo for a job and had sent a tote from Oxford Ohio. He was about 38 years old and severely injured as he fell, his clothing hindering his grip on the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vntim
Harvey Cole
Offal
New York
Towal
Catther
Oxford
Ohio
Tin Dbuffalo
Warn
Emmons Bill Aims at Progressive Ohio Welfare Reform
The proposed Emmons bill, now before the Ohio Legislature, seeks humane measures to ease taxation burdens by shifting care for feeble minded and epileptic individuals. Backed by the Ohio Association of Probate Judges and other organizations, proponents urge adoption to relieve crowded state institutions and protect both individuals and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohtn
Ohio
Ohio Association of Probate
Ohio State
Ohio Race Betterment Association
Emmons
Busy Bible Class Plans 1931 Work
A Busy Bible Class outlines its 1931 activities including a February meeting hosted by Mrs Omer Schor and a plan committee led by Mrs Vitet Martyne. The long list of helpers and committee chairs names many members and roles for devotionals, meetings, and holiday programs.
Musical program highlights Girls' Glee Club meeting
The fourth meeting of the Girls Glee Club was hosted by Maxine Dowd. A short program included a piano duet by Elaine Wilson and Edith Sechat, a Beethoven biography read by Helen Faber, school news by Margaret Zvada, and a vocal solo by Glenda Turir. The session ended with singing and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clee Club
Wanteht
Maxine Dowd
Elaine Wilson
Edith Sechat
Beethoven
Helen Faber
Margaret Zvada
Eva Dearoff
Glenda Turi'r
Pupils With Strong Attendance Across Grades
A school report lists numerous pupils from Seventh and Eighth grade with good attendance records. Notable names include Cora Marte Goff Eata Nuttall Dorothy Turner Doris Welling Myron Davie Roxroe Hershey Joseph Mc Flwee William Ohler and others.
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Ubatnt
Cirade
Cora Marte Goffnet
Eata Nuttall
Suate Stefantea
Dorothy Turner
Doris Welling Myron Davie Roxroe Hershey
Joseph Mc Flwee
William Ohler
Wilbur Steiner
Frances Cline
Mary Eblerg Conaver
Dorothy Fister
Betty Hetka
Ruth Hershey
Lenore Hilty
Edith Schondel
Virginia Simpson
Wilma Smith
Howard Hreece
John Bogdon
Joe Felix Herald Mougey
Jay Ro
Beauty Congress Ohio Attended by Miss Mary Glehrer
A regional beauty congress will be held in Cleveland on February 9 and 10 attended by Miss Mary Glehrer. Courses cover brush up techniques in waving permanent waves hair cutting and facial treatments by top artists from New York Chicago and Hollywood. The Marilyn Beauty Shop will be closed Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cleveland
Mary Glhler
America
New York
Chicago
Hollywood
Marilyn Beanty
Paint Manufacturer Whitlam Dies After Months Long Illness
Whitlam, a GL paint manufacturer in Wadsworth for 18 years, died Tuesday night at 11 79 o clock after a lingering illness. He leaves a widow and a 17 year old son. Funeral Friday afternoon.
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Wadsworth
Whitlam
Two Rittman Men Out Of Hospital
Two Rittman men have left Wooster hospital after medical procedures. Carl Cita Hoenoed and James Galehousdte are recovering at home with hopes of resuming work soon. Elmner Bechtel will oversee the store during their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Theo Tabliahmeet
James Galehousdte
Southend Cairns
Ture Abenket
The
Wooster
Cole
Rittman Bank named depository for Red Cross drive
The Rittman Savings Bank is appointed to receive Red Cross contributions from this county to support the war tea drive. The county quota stands at 47 dollars, and local citizens are urged to donate at the bank to help reach the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Bank
Red Cross
Wave County
Ivers
Rittman
Rittman Savings Bank
Orrville Man Is Killed by Auto While Walking Home
Jacob Faberman a pear farmer of Orrville was killed Saturday night when struck by an automobile while walking home. He was brother of Henry Eshalman who died in Akron a year ago, and Eshalman was the brother in law of Mrs Frances Bair. Eshelman was a niece of George Moyer of Rittman.
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Jacob Faberman
Pear
Orrville
Henry Eshalman
Akron
Frances Bair
Javoh Esnhelman
Qgoeorge Moyer
Rittman
Rittman Group Attends Lecture at Old Stone Church
The Rittman Group attended a dinner and lecture at Old Stone church in Cleveland on Wednesday evening. Dr Sizoo of Washington DPC addressed the gathering on the topic Relighting of the Lamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ff S) Hendrickson
Verne Gebhart
Walter ‘Schwartz
V A Garver
Old Stone Church
Cleveland
Dar
Sizoo
Washington
DPC
Fish Fry Highlighted Wadsworth Masonic Lodge Meeting
The Masonic Lodge of Wadsworth held its regular meeting on Wednesday with a fish fry as the feature. L. F. Dickerson, formerly Worshipful Master, remains active in lodge work. A newborn son, Charla David Ian 320, was born to Mr and Mrs Carl Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Fordge of
Wadsworth
L. F Dickerson, Rittman
Carl Gray
Ian
Charla David
Gray Ia
Mra Pearl de Roche
Frances Ratr
Council Plans Special Meet To Settle Rittman Damages
The village council plans a special session next Tuesday evening to pursue an out of court settlement with Timet over property damages tied to a West Piratst roadway widening project. Attorney Smith will discuss a potential agreement and possible ultimatums will be issued if talks fail.
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Timet
Rittman
Aemi
Smith
Meding Snell
Lonat Street
Varianes
Iavers
Panos
Tng
Bwell
Name Council
Landis Baby Born February 3 At St Thomas Akron
Willard Dale Landis, 744 pounds, son of Mr and Mrs Willard Landis, born at 2 a m Tuesday February 3 at St Thomas hospital Akron. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J C Landis of Cuyahoga Falls and Willard Landis Sr. and family. Both mother and son gaining strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J C Landis
Willard Dale
Willard Landis
St. Thomas Hospital
Akron
Landis
Cuyahoga Falls
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S. H. Nickerson
Hia
Henry M Robinson
Pasadena
Treasury
Mellon
Rottimann
Sean «Ant
Boaset
Cam Maniatis
Inet
Citi
Zens
the Scouts
Bod Miler
Robert Squibbs
FS Kendrickson
Squibbs
United Brethren Church
National Council
Stout
Parent
Citizen's
Court of Honor
Contine
Cote
Actifio
Dr Stings and Pherts Ambulance
Rittmano
Tudor Ota Arest Nan Wae
Waardewoorh Hospital
Sayer
Yaltnois
Cole Met
Ieasure
Omer
Enstatiment Committee
Brus
Carl
Ray Yonk
Campimdtten
Beloa
Apert Fa
Mos Vitet
Ffarrs Hieflere
Phef Pawo Ec Teritte
Vergy Stom
Ware Pugutsh Pihantet
Marv Merret
Morey Phenetis Blower Committee
Chelttaen Mestharos HD
Mem Dba
Stik
Tutt Goarettrer
Mate Hower
Carl Sihawh
Stootmiller
Anugeat
Dikerson
Sire
Albert
Mira
Ida
Lark
Mra
Mars Ut Oaebsy
Vern Stout
Glee Club
Helen Robinson
Ohio State Lausersitvy
Martin van Buren
United States
Havana
Anicitna
Riett Fecal
Liuring
Rhetta Abnet Carl
Cita
Gitlin
Cendehotse
Ittman Savings Bank
Puied
Scloro
Buell
West Piratst
Hittman
Uanoas
Cancnrasd
Bolfettar Horn
Hanes
Horn
Ea Felten
Rittman Police Department
Ed Mills
Fredrick
Ford
Willard Landis, Jr
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