07 Feb 1924
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1924
Page
1
Kent County Michigan annual road report shows 259 miles of gravel roads with improvements using scraper-equipped trucks. Scrapers cover 10 to 16 foot widths, maintaining smooth surfaces for several thousand vehicles daily. Local teams historically did maintenance, now modern tools save time labor and money.
Wooster schools superintendent G C Maurer reports district totals show the Red Cross seal sale reaching 1790 dollars with eighty percent staying in the county to combat tuberculosis. Rittman students aided by door to door canvassing, and plans include inviting a noted speaker to county communities.
W R Shook and his mill staff held a 10 minute tribute Wednesday for ex President Wilson who died Sunday. The session opened with prayers and readings from Wilsons sayings and works. The mill whistle blew at 3 00 oclock to mark the moment.
The fragment evokes a shadow of the oak as a shrine and sepulchre. A foe and friend alike pay tribute, honoring ancestral heritage and reverence across distant shores.
A short tribute poem by Hugh R. Lloyd honoring Theodore Roosevelt. The verse speaks to reverence for noble character and enduring ideals guiding men forward in time. It centers on beacon lights of manhood that burn in the path of time.
Kathryn Weiss, 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Carpenter of North Second, celebrated her birthday last Saturday at home with 10 friends. The afternoon included stories and games, followed by a lap lunch and gifts, with mother and grandmother as chaperons.
Miss Gladys Herks of this place was a guest of Mr Earl Derhammer of Wadsworth at the annual Oberlin College formal dance hosted by Mrs Dudley and Grey Gables in Rowland Hall The event took place Tuesday evening February fifth from seven to eleven posted in the college dormitory venue
The text reports the death of Woodrow Wilson on February 8 and his burial Wednesday afternoon at Bethel chapel of St Peter and Paul Cathedral on Mount St Albans. It notes his roles as Princeton president and New Jersey governor and his influence on the League of Nations. He is described as a educator and author aged 66 years.
John McSweeney of Wooster delivers his maiden House speech on Agriculture. He urges aid for Wayne County farmers and opposes further irrigation funds that would let new lands compete with existing farms. He notes 2 to 5 percent untonated farms in Wayne County and argues the policy would benefit farmers generally.
The loreal city council met February 4 in regular session with all but one member present. Mayor Shackleford and Jerk Newberry attended. The pay ordinance and a fund transfer ordinance were approved. January mayor’s report noted $2700 collected from licenses and added to city coffers. Council adjourned until the next regular meeting.
The Legion players drew a full house last Monday and raised funds from the proceeds of Down in Dixie. Cast members Mrs Frye and Roy Dingey drew praise for Aunt Caro and Uncle George while Miss Holm and Bob Wenger impressed as key roles. Mr and Mrs Champion showcased seasoned acting and future plans include College Days directed by the Ritman High School team in April.
The Red and White girls fell 34 24 to Orrville. the Orrville boys overwhelmed the locals 26 9 in a rough contest. Twelve fouls were called on each side as star guard left with four fouls in the fourth quarter.
Tiardgrove announces an anniversary gathering at the Ko of P hall in Wooster for the evening of February 24. All Knights and their families are invited to attend.
Revival services have been held for two weeks at the U B Church led by Rev. W WN Barton. The audience has been good and Barton delivered convincing sermons.
Jennings B Latimer known among piano owners will be in the area for a brief stop in February to repair and tune player pianos. He recently trained at the Danguard Player School in New York City and offers guaranteed satisfaction. Leave orders with A C Latimer Farmers phone long 3-shorts on L bittman Oo 22x
Two new houses are under construction in Rittman by outside builders with a possibility of ongoing projects. The piece praises local growth and urges residents to support expansion, suggesting a slogan like a 10000 population by 1926 as a goal.
Readers debate whether the groundhog saw his shadow signaling six more weeks of winter or an early spring. The piece dismisses superstition and urges patience while expressing a wish for warmer weather.
Clerk Newberry records six births and two deaths for January. The deaths are Earl Long, son of Mr and Mrs William Long, from an accident, and Mrs Enmaline Boyer, wife of Ira Boyer after a weeks long illness. Births include sons to Harry Morer, Sam Bauman, Wesley Hummel, Joe Zlovovich and daughters to Steve Bostos and J C Vaughn.
Adv E Sohrleber announces relocation to Salt street inside the Jule Steiner building and states readiness to provide good service.
The interior finish is complete on the new Rittman high school, praised by the board of aviation for their effort. The project, born from a growing student population, marks a milestone in the town’s history and underscores the value of schools and churches in community life. The visible growth and future advantages for youth are highlighted as the building nears occupancy.
Doylestown Ohio observes the opening of a new high school building described as pleasing and community-proud. The structure, dating from 1900 design, features a basement with manual training rooms, a girls and boys locker area, two large first floor classrooms for freshmen and sophomores, a 488-seat auditorium, gymnasium, and a second floor housing a library office supply room commercial room and rest facilities. Nearby residents Mr and Mrs William Smith of Cleveland and Mr and Mrs Clarence Petit of Canton were weekend visitors.
Rev and Mrs Berton and son Kenneth left for East Palestine Wednesday evening after a meeting at the UB church ended. Word came that his mother was seriously ill and the family departed at once. The Reverend’s mother had been ill for some time.
Lucian Boechat a local barber has been granted an improved manicuring instrument patent. Friends were surprised as Boechat is not a professional barber yet he understands the needs of his trade and pursued the invention.
Fragmentary OCR notes show figures like 42c and 40¢ with unclear context. The text hints at price or value discussion in a local market setting but lacks complete sentences or identifiable names, places, or events.
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