Scarlet Fever Claims Girl and Mother in Sterling
Kathleen Norris 11 and her mother Mrs. Albert Norris died within days of each other from scarlet fever near Sterling. Funeral for mother and daughter will be private Saturday at noon at the Goffinet home with burial at Coshne ton. Brothers Paul Harry and Harvey recover under kin and nurse care. Kathleen attended Sterling school in fifth grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Norris
Kathleen, Norris
Charles Goffinet
Coshneton
Kathleen
Nortris
Sterling
Paul
Harry
Harvey
Norris
Wade
Local Essay Winner Named In American Legion Contest
Ethel Mae Hershey was chosen as the local American Legion Essay winner and will receive a bronze medal from the Howard A. Bair Poat. Essays on Why I Am Glad I Am An American were submitted by junior high and senior high students. County entries advance to district, then state, with all winners moving toward a Washington D C trip during Easter vacation. Readings from Rittman include Florence Sass, Ruth Webner, Mary Marie Hartzler, Marjorie Morrison, Mary Balloon, Margaret Swartz, Praness Burger, and Ethel Mae Hershey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Mae Hershey
American Legion
Howard A. Bair
Wooder
Washington, D. C
Rittman
Florence Sass
Ruth Webner
Mary Marie Hartzler
Marjorie Morrison
Mary Balloon
Margaret Swartz
Praness—Burger
Jennie Gainer Becomes Bride of Harold Benham
Miss Jennie Gainer married Harold Benham at St Bernard's church. The ceremony featured a best man and ended with a honeymoon trip by plane to New York Boston and Gloucester Mass. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Gainer, moved to Akron in 1929 and worked as a cashier at the Colonial theatre. Benham, an RCA engineer in the Akron District, plans to reunite with family next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritt
Jennie Gainer
Harold Joan
St. Bernard’s Church
Kwok
New York
Boston
Gloucester
Mass
Miss Gainer
Joseph Gainer
Joseph
Edward
Akron
Central High School
Colonial Theatre
Benham
RCA
Valentine Dance by Three Arts Club at Brantigan's Hall
The Three Arts club sponsors a Valentine dance on Wednesday February 13 at 9:00 p m at Brantigan's hall. Music will be provided by Paul Yeos orchestra. Mrs George Madison Miss Marjoria Stoelmiller and Mrs Ralph Overholt are in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Arts Club
Valentine
Brantigan’s Hall
Paul Yeo
George Madison
Marjoria Stoelmiller
Ralph Overholt
Frank Shaw death notice and funeral plans
Mr Frank Shaw died at 10 30 pm Tuesday at his home near Barberton He was 85 years old Survived by three daughters and two sons Burial is at Lakewood Cemetery Services were held at his home Friday and at the Methodist church Friday plan indicates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank- Shaw
Daughara
Yalin
Lakewood
Mae
Weaver
Rittman
Former Residents To Observe Anniversary
Nt and Mrs Fred Bauman formerly lived east of Rittman now reside on Fogh street in Doylestown will celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary with an open house for friends from 230 to 430 and 700 to 900 on February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bauman
Lved
Rittman
Fogh Street
Doylestown
New Pump For New Well In Rittman
The Board of Public Affairs met in regular session to discuss installing an electrical pump for the new GHnch well near the reservoir. American Pump Co will install and wire the apparatus with an automatic switch tied to water levels. A water softener project was also discussed, with cost estimates sought before council recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Affairs
American Pump Company
Viner
Rittman
Garden Club Posts Record Attendance at Milton Event
A Milton Garden Club gathering at Sterling High School auditorium drew about 100 members and guests. Plans for this year’s project The Landscaping of the Area Surrounding the Public Croquet Tour were outlined with support from landowners and the club will proceed with landscaping ideas and native trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Garden Club
Sterling High School
Cliff Mast
Donald Gray
Akyon Times-Press
Robert Payton
C. P. Lindecamp
E. E. McConnell
Harry O’fool
Permits Issued for Traffic Light Operations Across State
Traffic Bureau of the State Highway Department issued four permits for operating traffic signals on state highways in Wayne County. Locations include West Salem Jet TS 42 Buckeye Street and SR 301 Main Street, Rittman SR 94 Ohio Avenue/Main Street, Smithville SR 5 Main, Dalton junction 28-20, and Albion area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traffic Bureau
State Highway Department
Wayne
West
Salem
Buckeye St
Rittman
Ohio Ave
Local Nonsense Fragments Highlight Odd Street Scene
Fragmentary OCR describes an awkward visit to a Main Street chicken house in Sterling by an unnamed party on Monday evening. The garbled text mentions a rear area and a small gathering, with unclear figures and stray numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucliniga
Sterling
Weighing Station at High School February 14
Text shows a local notice about a weighing station for preschool children to be held at the High School on February 14 from 7 30 to 8 30 p m inviting moths and others to attend. Also mentions an appendectomy for Walter Boling at Wadsworth Hospital Wednesday morning and a Dalton game on February 28 with Linbians meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothara Ara
Mrtg Ae Oe
Proclamation Declares Boy Scouts Week in Rittman
The mayor of Rittman proclaims February 7 1935 as Boy Scout Week amid plans for a Twenty Fifth Anniversary year. The document commends the national program, urges civic groups to recognize Scouts service, and notes a National Jamboree in Washington and the President’s support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
BOY. Scouts OF America
Congress
Centrs
Jvar
Liberty
Suffring
Boy Scouts of America
Tve
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt ‘Fherefore
Chas. A. Snyder
Rittman
Boy Scouta of America
Boy Scouts of Americay
Boy Scout Movement
Modern invalid coach and hearse gets latest equipment
The Ebert Funeral Home offers a new combination coach and hearse with a 157 inch wheelbase and 5800 pound mass. The vehicle features electric fans, two attendants seats, a chrome chair and cot with air cell mattress, ten electrical outlets, two medicine cabinets and dual hot water compartments for driver and rear. Built on a 1935 Buick eight by The Flexible Body Co. of Loudonville Ohio, finished in silk maroon mohair and silk velour drapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebert Funeral Home
Rogr
Flexible Body Co
Loudonville
Ohio
Rittman
College of St Eliz offers Ohio Farrell Scholarship
Ohio high school graduates may compete in May for the Thomas Francis Farrell Scholarship from the College of Saint Elizabeth New Jersey. The annual five hundred dollar award is open to Catholic students and requires a May 18 exam in designated Ohio centers. Applications are due April 15 in the Dean’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Thomas Francis Farrell
College of St
East Orange
New Jersey
Farrell
Sandusky
Kenton
Cincinnati
Toledo
Fie
Pocahontas Fuel and Coal,Company
College of Saint Elzabethy
New ‘Jersey
Association_of American
Universlties
Canton
Napoleon
Central Market Week End Specials Prize Drive
Central Market circulates weekend specials with prize incentives. The notice mentions events on Friday and Saturday and invites readers to participate in the promotional drawings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatom. Org
In Memoriam Boe Intelrigry of Our Dear Husband and Father
In memoriam for Boe Intelrigry honoring a husband and father. The message notes his passing and expresses love and sorrow from Mrs Walter B Shove and family. The text is garbled but preserves the tribute tone and family names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owey
Automobile Club Elects Directors at Annual Meeting
The Rittman Automobile Club held its annual meeting Tuesday evening to hear reports and elect 12 directors. Officers include W W Bodager as president and John Branigan as vice president. The treasurer reported a healthy balance with over 50,000 in assets and the club’s second-largest total in county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman-Automobilereith
Reparty
Comprian
W W Bodagor
John Branigan
McCon Te
Ton fister_t
F-Gennen
V As Garver
C. C. Gregg
MH. B. Hiers
WE. Helks
F E. Harter
J B Hickin
I. W Maibach
HW. S Squibbs
F A. Smith
Cc J Steiner
W. EB. Helks
Bodager
Hershey
January Court Briefs Mention Local Marriages and Estates
January 1936 saw fifteen marriage licenses issued in Probate Court, with a comparison to January 1934 when thirteen couples wed. John Cranz appointed administrator of Harry F. Grant’s Chippewa estate. details include heir Herbert W. Cranz of Doylestown. Vehicle registrations show 112 new cars in January 1985, mostly from Rittman Cres ton Sterling and Doylestown, with 48 cars in January 1934. A Doylestown man, Charles Sloat, was arrested on charges of contributing to the delinquency of his children and later released after agreeing to improved care. Real estate transfers include Jehins Deibel to Gust Deibel and Robert Trostle to Bean’s Company. Marriage licenses list 35 applicants including Canaan township and May Martin, with occupations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Estate
John Cranz
Harry FP
Grant
Chippewa Township
Herbert W. Cranz
Doylestown
Sloat
John Kelner
Fragmentary Note on January Event and People
OCR readout shows garbled reference to a Wednesday event in January with unclear names and dates. No clear actions or organizations are identifiable from the fragment.
Rittman Quintet Beats Orrville In Narrow Victory
Rittman defeats Orrville on Orrville Road Riders court in a seesaw game. Key runs by Simonton Dohnar and Yor man propelled Rittman to a 14 8 lead at half and a 26 20 edge in the third period as Lyndor and Walrath tried to rally the Riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rituman
Oraraile
Linder
Johnsen Reguir
Waft Ant Bdcnudis
Font
Couta
Yorman
Simonton
Dohnar
Fauss
Rittman
Johnson
Hooker
Tosaos
Walrath
Orrville
Anh
Lyndor
Garreon Clad
Indians
Grange Presents Comedy Drama The Country Doctor
The Rittman grange plans a Feb 11 performance of The Country Doctor at the high school auditorium. Agnes Gilbert, a mysterious beauty, arrives in a quiet town with a dead husband, and a cast including Dolly Britton and Howard Wayne enact romance and intrigue amid comic turns and a judged robbery subplot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Grange
Agnes Gilbert
Miss Pinner
Dolly Britton
Howard Wayne
Erl
Anna Belle
Thomas Britton
Murry Blasinger
Howard Waynet
Polly
Russell Steiner
Squire Ferguson
Clarence Acker
Sam Birch
Thaler
Bhrttory
Zheitah
Corga
Stbetes
E Eri
Hoy Wirth
Ben Shaw
Atage ‘Driver
William Kanongatsery Agies
Gibert
Rheba Kissinger
Dolly Britzreen
Werechtel
Susan—Pinner
Martha Conrad
Mrs. Birch
Lea Vero Wilson
Anna Belle Winstead
Darlas Steele
National Reemployment Service Rep To Visit Towns
A National Reemployment Service representative from Wooster will visit Doylestown Stopfield Croston Mt. Eaton Rittman Shreve Orrville Baton Marshallville and other towns on February dates to explain service functions answer questions and provide space arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Doylestown
Stopfield's
Croston
Mayor's Office
Mt. Eaton
Bank
R. m. . Rittman
Main Street
Marshallville
Town Hall
Masons Forming Rittman Lodge in Ohio
Rittman Masons plan to form a new lodge with existing members and expected additions from nearby Wailsworth, occupying quarters above the Rittman Hardware. Rev Over ArcGeo attends the 16th Annual Ohio Pastors Convention in Columbus, with about 15000 pastors expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Rittman
Rittman Lodge
Wailsworth
Focal Lodge
Rittman Hardware
ArcGeo
Ohio
Columbus
Wei
Reputar
Scouts Demonstrate In Rotary Meeting
Scouts from Rittman and area demonstrated during a Rotary meeting today. Attendees included Charles Bradshaw and Theodore Foley with five scouts receiving laurels at a camp event. The gathering honored patrol duties and banqueted by Rotary members with guests from the American Legion and Mitts Theatre manager Sol Schuinen issuing a special invitation to attend a theater event tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bradshaw
Theodore Foley
Scouta
Rotary
Ue Rotarians
Ameresst Legion
Sol Schuinen
Mitts Theatre
Rotary Club
American Legion
Harvey Studer Recovering After Accident Near Orrville
Harvey Studer, Wittman High School junior, is recovering from multiple injuries after being struck by a car driven by Alvin Stolner near Rittman. He suffered a compound fracture, two broken ribs, a scalp laceration, a dislocated hip and burns. Stolner escaped injury as his vehicle, carrying a friend, skidded after braking. Studer is superintendent of the Sunday school at Wesleyan Methodist church and was walking to work at The Ohio Roxboard Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Studer
Alvin Stolner
Orrville
Wittman High School
Studer
Ohio Roxbard Co
Steiner
Statner
Bhong
Mr. Studer
Wesleyan Methodist Church
B. Stolner
Rittman
Myron Brenneman Addresses Lincoln Republican Club
Myron Brenneman of Orrville spoke at the Lincoln Republican Club meeting in the Oringa unit on Thursday night. He stressed the value of political clubs, impartial candidate sponsoring, and voting on merit over popularity, with musical interludes by Evelyn Harler, Dale Furner, and Byron McMillan. Regular meetings will be held bi monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Republican
Oringa
Thureiay
Charles I. Rohrer
Myron Brenneman
Orrvilfe
Brennaman
Hogwald
Branneman
Hayida
Evelyn Harler
Dale “Furner
Byron McMillan
The
Climb
Smiley Kunkler Nuptials Reported in Kendallville
Dorothy Kunkler wed Dale Smiley in Kendallville Indiana after a rumor filled courtship. The bride wore brown coordinated accessories and will reside in Union City before moving to Colorado Springs Colorado. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kunkler and formerly worked at Ohio Boxboard Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artis
Dorothy ‘ Kunkler
Dale
Smiley
Kendallville
Ind
Union
Colorado ‘Springs
Colo
Vnia. Hospital
Lokupee
John
Kankler Main Patréat
Ohio Boxboard
Riftiianahigh
Beene Gibson Wadaworth Matrimony Notice
Matrimony notice appears with limited readable fragments showing Beene and Gibson Wadaworth names. The partial line suggests a marriage notice may be published with dates and parties, but essential details are missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cas
Beene
Scout Week Opens Here in Akron District
Announcement from Chief Scout James E West in New York says President Roosevelt will open the National Scout Week from the White House via radio on February 7. Locally the event will be at the Brathren Church with a large attendance of Scouts and officers expected. Over six million Scouts exist in the United States. The Rotary Club and American Legion sponsor a banquet for 14 Boy Scouts in Akron, with Theodora Feley as speaker. The concluding dinner will be at the Presbyterian Church on February 14 at 6:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Weat
New York
Franklin, D. Ryoosovelt
Whita House
Unitaca
Worylon
Oficera
United States
Weekin Rittman
Rotary Club
American Legion
Theodora Feley
Akron Aron
Scouting
C.g.gregg
W. A. Garver
Rotary
Howard Breece
Harold Morris
H. 8. Sutbbs
F.dilbert
Psr
Earl EB
Agala
Akron University
Presbyterian Church
Mee Hess
Juniors To Present Class Play Friday in Brixton Academy
The junior class at Brixton Academy for Young Ladies presents a spring farce titled Oh, Professor! directed by Miss Gall Lance. Cast includes Evan Ne rs, Raymond teehee, Percival Courtwright, Jamin Easton, Patricia Pattarson, Notty Jane Bronliy, Milo and Lys. Produced by arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brixton Academy
Las Dléa
Evan Ne
Gall Lance
Inatruce
Pelg
Erlen
Honorg Tay
Belle Eather
Poemberton
Raymond Teehee
Percival Courtwright
Dasvid Bredtick
Jimmy
Attdarsgan
Jamin Easton
Patricia’ Pattarson
Notty Jane Bronliy
Milo
Oe Teltig
Lys
Jane
Apadtal
Drimatid Publshing Company
Chicago
School board weighs sales tax on school books meeting
The board of education met Monday night to discuss applying sales tax to school books. Mrs Leonard Owars, noted for her Sommelier work, was retained to continue operations at the high school and oversee the remaining part of the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Leonard Owars
Ae ‘Sommereliel
Tenghat
Ainée Emery
Oman
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Kathleen Norris
Harold Benham
Goodyears
Stromwklddlags
Water Board
Garden Club
Linbians
Dalton
College of St. Eliz Elizabeth
Walter-B
Esday
Automobile Club
Jehins
Bean
Robert Trostlé
Doylestown la
Canaan
Ship
Cora
May
Martin
Township
Smith
Servi Jananore
Orrvile
Rittman Wiegh
Tate Catnip Ab
Grange
National
Masons
Maxting
Russell Snyder
Big Newberry
John Steiner
Otis Wail
Jotyn Miller
Rittman Scouta
Laurela
Catington
Sumer
Lincoln
Smiley-Kunkler
Oa As
SCOUT
American Legion and
Sweden
Milliard
Fillmore
WSC
Scouts of “America
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