Rittman Boys Lose and Girls Win in Sparse Report
A brief, unclear game note shows Rittman boys losing while the Rittman girls won. The fragment mentions Sterling and a 2u-19 score among uncertain lines, with the core details incomplete.
09 Feb 1928
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1928
Page
1
A brief, unclear game note shows Rittman boys losing while the Rittman girls won. The fragment mentions Sterling and a 2u-19 score among uncertain lines, with the core details incomplete.
A local citizen named Sette Ley, linked to Rittman, argues Orrville offers better reasons to stay than other towns. The text notes he never visited Rittman, but suggests he would be an asset there too. The piece ends with a pun on a name change and loyalty.
The village council met in regular session with members Brown Brune and others present. They discussed a building code, a street project on Erie Street and Sterl Avenue, and a new sewer plant proposal. Mayor Stevenson indicated Randall may split duties between Wadsworth and Rittman to reduce costs. A building code matter was referred to committee, and a new sewer plant specification discussion was authorized. Brown pressed for lower electric rates with a six month deadline if the utility does not act. The meeting adjourned to February 20.
The Press notes Willard Landis and Irving Gannon, both seniors at a top technical school, left Saturday for Boston to continue their studies. Landis has been a key contributor to gathering news for the paper, while Gannon is identified as his fellow student.
A partial OCR fragment names contestants from multiple places including Helen Grube Edith Smith Wingert Leila Welty Lavonne Leghty and others, tied to a school event.
Bieta4 ere 38 years old, a aviation mechanic, a loyal member of the local lodge for eight years, died. Rev Sen re officiated at a small service. Pallbearers included Bodager Wenger and others. Interment occurred at Knupp's cemetery.
Price Russell a Creston Ohio native and former Ohio State Board of Clemency member under Cox and Donahey gave an interesting talk at the Rotary luncheon on Thursday of this week.
The Marion Journal reported changes in its publication cadence, moving from semi weekly to tri weekly and then to daily operation, noting the shift after a three weeks trial. The paper will continue daily publication at Marion under new management formerly associated with President Harding.
A week ago Clifford Bachtel traveled with companions to Ak Sed Sebas Tieeegwiaieg for a trip. He suffered a severe sprain that worsened, requiring Dr. Thomas. Hospital X rays showed the first vertebra of his neck broken, his neck casted, with recovery likely delaying his return to live service at the Tucker Market in Rithman Creston.
Real estate transfer lists Mary Dieter and others selling to John Branigan in Rittman for one dollar. Includes transfer of Lot and related property details.
C R Schondel a lifelong Wayne county resident, bank stockholder, and railroad messenger at Rittman, died suddenly last Sunday at his Murdoch Drive home. He would have turned 69 on Tuesday. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Presbyterian church with Rev A Hater officiating. A quartet provided music. Pallbearers included Frank Longeneaser, Jon Kershey, J. Wollah Ransom, Bueagler, C E Beyler, and Christian Wenger. Interment followed at Doylestown. Survived by wife, son Edward, and seven grandchildren. Mayors and judges attended among Wooster’s prominent Democrats.
Wednesday afternoon a truck carrying Hoover and Essex parties overturned en route from Ri to the D R Schondel funeral. Mrs Hoover, injured in the crash, attempted to bapt Fraser-Young track event near the front wheel hub. Driver Walter I Yer and others suffered minor injuries as the vehicle damaged the rear hand side.
Mrs. Otte Boyer underwent a foot operation at Wadeworth Hospital Tuesday morning. Dr Blower of Akron operated, scraping bone in the foot. Recovery will require some time before she can use her foot.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.