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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1944

Page

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Services Friday For Jay 1 Shafer

Jay J Ike Shafer 55 president of the Milk Producers association Summit county and Ohio Milk Producers federation died Monday at a Marysville friend’s home while en route to Columbus for a speaking engagement. He lived at 526 High St Wadsworth and had heart trouble for five months, with a recent serious attack. He had dairy roots, owned a farm northwest of Wadsworth, helped organize local milk producers 25 years ago, and was known in the county dairy industry. Last rites set for 2 pm Friday at Acme Lutheran Church three miles north of Rittman. burial Acme Lutheran cemetery. Rittman Press aided state magazine production. Friends may call Hilliard funeral home until noon Friday.

Jay J Ike” Shafer Milk Producers’ Association of Summit County Ohio Milk Producers’ Federation Marysville Columbus Shafer High St Wadsworth Rittman Press Acme Lutheran Church Rittman Carl Kessler L. A Thompson Full Gospel Church Acme Lutheran Cemetery Hilliard Funeral

William E. Whitehead Dies at 39 Doylestown Bus Driver

Funeral services for William E. Whitehead a prominent Doylestown businessman and town council member were held Sunday at 2 p m at Frase Funeral Home. Interment was in Chestnut Hill Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and children, uncles five aunts a nephew Zenith Close in South America and he was the last of his immediate family. He also served as a school bus driver and civic leader.

William E. Whitehead Doylestown Frase Funeral Home M. L. Hartman Sterng Chestnut Hill Cemetery Whitehead John Butzer Fredericksburg Christ Edward Butzer Albert Palmer Roy Collier Barberton Zenith Close South America

Mrs. Dewey Hartman Dies at 43 in Sterling Area

Mrs. Dewey Hartman died Wednesday at 43 at Maple Hill farm near Sterling, after a long illness. Born in Avon Ohio she moved to Wadsworth as a girl and was a Church of Christ member. Survived by husband and daughter Helen. Funeral at Kindig Funeral Home Seville Saturday 2 p.m. burial in Wadsworth cemetery. Call at home Friday 7 to 9 p.m.

Dewey Hartman Helen Maple Hill Farm Sterling Hartman Avon Ohio Wadsworth Church of Christ Kindig Seville

Hazel Irene Smith Dies At Lodi Hospital

Hazel Irene Smith 33 of Sterling died last Saturday afternoon at Lodi Hospital after flu complications. She is survived by her mother Mrs. Jennie Hamilton and sister Mrs. Grace Wolgamot of Easton. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Ebert Funeral Home with Rev. M. L. Hartman officiating. Burial in Clinton Cemetery.

Hazel Irene Smith Sterling Lodi Hospital Howard Jennie Hamilton Grace Wolgamot Easton Ebert M. L. Hartman United Brethren Church Clinton Cemetery

Mullins and Tyska Arrive at Great Lakes Recruit Station

Two Rittman men join the U S Naval Training Station at Great Lakes as new recruits. Virgil Mullins, 30, to be on nine day leave after training, is married to Elizabeth Mullins of 3334 Saltst. Godfrey Tyska, 27, husband of Ruth Tyska of 27 N Seneca St, also enters.

U. S. Naval Training Station Great Lakes Mil Rittman Virgil Mullins Elizabeth Mullins Saltst Godfrey Tyska Ruth Tyska Seneca St

Discharged Veterans Urged to Copy Papers for Mustering-Out Pay

War veterans eligible for 100 to 300 dollars mustering-out pay are urged to photostat or copy original discharges before applying. Miss Heloise Hendershot of the Akron Red Cross notes duplicates prevent delays and loss. Letters and discharges go to Army Office in Dayton, Navy in Cleveland, or Marine Corps in Washington. include discharge reason, service details, serial and enlistment info, and a notarized certification.

Congress Heloise Hendershot The Red Cross Akron Hendershot Rittman Press Washington Army Army Office Mutual Dayton Ohio Navy Coast Guard Bureau of Supplies U. S. Navy Cleveland Marine Corps Commandant of Washington, D. C United States Alaska

Library Seeks More Regular Book Additions

Rittman Public Library Committee met at City Hall to approve purchases totaling about 40 dollars for new adult and juvenile books. Local groups were urged to provide ongoing support as treasury funds dwindle. The library joined the Peoples Book Club to ensure monthly additions and received a gift from the American Legion Auxiliary funding a year’s Omnibook subscription and Sholem Asch’s The Apostle.

Rittman Public Library Committee Bromfield Parkington Carmer Davenport Decision de Seversky Douglas Robe Jennings Pierson Roberts Wolfe Peoples Book Club American Legion Auxiliary Ommnibook the Apostle Sholem Asch

Rittman Soldier Earl Fixler Promoted to Sergeant

Earl E. Fixler is elevated from corporal to sergeant and awarded a good conduct medal by the Coast Artillery Command for one year of exemplary service. He serves in an anti aircraft gun battery and has been in Panama since January 19, 1942 after enlisting October 29, 1941. His parents Mr and Mrs William H Fixler, sister Irene, and brother Ralph reside in Rittman.

Panama Canal Department Earl E. Fixler Rittman Coast Artillery Command Army Fixler Panama Camp Wallace Tex William H. Fixler Irene Ralph Acme Lultheran Church

Seventy-one 1-A selections hinge on Cleveland pre induction

The Cleveland Induction Center pre induction day on February 21 will see 136 men called. Selective Service Board No 2 completed another re classification round placing eighty one in 1 A and listing many names in 2 B and 2 A with several in 1 A H. A prior group of twenty one men all passed pre induction exams and will travel to Cleveland as scheduled. No February draft call yet but expected as small.

Cleveland Induction Center Selective Service Board Clifford B. Norris Howard I Beckler Virgil H. Yoder Luther C Kollart Clarence W McCaustlin Floyd A. Howell Willian E. Licht Franklin Booth Leroy Berger Joseph P Grossenbacher Russell D Amstutz Richard A. Roth Charles F. Fike Andrew D Mast Jonas N Yutzey Jennings Noble William W Crites Alfred J. Davis Harold R. Comber Maynard J Engel Raymond P. Schmidt Floyd S. St. John Walter Brock Milo Burkholder John KL. Burkey Samuell. Kline John C Martin Robert F. Schwary Charles W. Hoover William H. Burdette Vincent E. Gaffient Elmer R. Saurer George Bixler Henry C. Jones John J. Hershberger Edward RB. Amiet Walter R. Ott Harvey Nussbaum John Reusser Ji Yo Walkerow Paul W. E. Klein g@Jarry L. Schaub George F Shaffer Luther E. Durst Anthony S. Lieberth Melvin Steiner Nathan H. Lehman Merrill H. Jacot Selective Service Board No 2 Harvey D Ziegler Richard A Wiles Logan L. Cramer Dale H Rieder Willard J. Hanzle James E Hanna William J. Ott Robert H. West Robert J Hickin ARMY John Ted) Luellen Clarence Harttler Evan—Musser Joseph Konczos William Walker Harold Murrey Robert Webner Joe Gresser Andy Yoder Curtis Uhl Walter Begert NAVY Arthur Watson Ralph Christian John Swingle Paul Stufflebean Robert Good William Sears Kenyon Killinger Marenes Carl Zimmerman Cleveland Orrville City

Fire Destroys Part Of Welker Home In North Street

Sunday morning fire burned a hole in the north roof of the Welker residence on N State Street. Saturday a run to the Ohio Boxboard Co kept the fire crews busy last weekend. Berdean Shiffer awaiting the invasion signal in England wrote home for a package of limburger cheese and olives. His parents sent them. A letter to the editor denounces a local public official but is unsigned. The Press refuses to print unsigned attacks. The Red Cross War Fund is urged as a major yearly drive. Red Cross aid reaches many homes in Rittman weekly. Sgt Delmont McAnallen was located on maneuvers in Louisiana and informed of his mother’s death before heading home for the funeral.

Welker N. State St Ohio Boxboard Co Berdean Shiffer England Red Cross Rittman Sgt Delmont McAnaUen Maneuvers Louisiana

Jack Wenger in Scotland

Pvt. John R. Wenger 35608099 of the 1069 Q.M.C. AVN SV Group has been ordered overseas and landed in Scotland. He reports liking the people and the country while stationed abroad with the unit.

Rittman Wenger John R Q.M.C A.P.O New York N. Y Scotland

Cochran Named to Service Honor Roll

Laurence L. Cochran Jr is added to the service honor roll along with local Rittman boys. The Press notes his advancement since enlisting last year and cites his current rank as part of the updated military honors report.

Laurence L. Cochran, Jr

Indians edge Loudonville 27 24 in league game

Rittman Indians beat Loudonville 27 to 24 at Rittman for their seventh straight win. Tom Mowery led scoring with five points, Al Graf top scored for Rittman with nine, and the win puts Rittman within a half game of first in the CB League.

Rittman High Indians Loudonville Rittman Red Birds Birds Indians Tom Mowery Hall al Graf Millersburg Rittman Fid

Collect Tin Cans Wednesday Feb 23 Rittman drive

The Rittman salvage committee chaired by Fredrick and in county cooperation will collect tin cans Wednesday Feb 23 at City Hall. Residents should bring lidless flattened cans in containers to City Hall for loading onto the city truck. If needed, pickups at homes will be arranged.

RV. Fredrick Rittman Salvage Committee Rittman City Hall Wooster Frederick

Pvt Kenneth Ott Returns From War To Battle Creek Hospital

Pvt Kenneth E Ott husband of Roberta Ott and son of Mr and Mrs J W Ott of N State St is back from Sicily and Italy. He has nervous disorders and stomach ulcers and is hospitalised at Percy Jones Hospital Ward 17 Room 11 Battle Creek Michigan. He was a pressman at The Rittman Press before his draft a year and three months ago.

Kenneth E. Ott J. W. Ott N. State St Roberta Ott Sicily Italy Nashville Tenn Percy Jones Hospital Battle Creek Mich Pot Ott Rittman Press

School Scoop highlights and senior plans from local high school

Notes from the week include Don Beery narrowly escaping twice and Velda Wald’s party with a score of seniors. A bond draw shows $15 215 purchased as juniors lead the high school standings. Senior assembly planning, class histories and poems are announced with student leaders named. The piece mentions fashion trends among girls and a Siamese culture demonstration.

Mrs Alfred Garrad Visits Relatives in Nearby Town

Mrs Alfred Garrad spent Sunday and Monday visiting relatives in a nearby town, returning with reports of family routines and small local events.

Alfred Garrad

Ration Board Lists Grade 1 Tire Recipients

The local ration board lists Grade 1 tire awardees from last week including Henry Long Alex Huegle Bert nadine Camden Joseph Joiner Elinor Armstrong Treva Adams Tony Srebotr Robert Martha Mohler L G DeVore and George Ssondor Ohio Boxboard Co.

Newspaper Weekly Henry Long Alex Huegle Bert ‘Nadine Camden Joseph Joiner Elinor Armstrong Treva Adams Tony Srebotr Robert Martha Mohler L. G. DeVore George Ssondor Ohio Boxboard Co

Harry G Kendall dies in Akron hospital

Harry G Kendall died Tuesday morning in Akron City hospital at Goodyear Aircraft Corp. He formerly lived in Seville for about 25 years and resided in Akron. Survived by wife two daughters Marie Kendall of Lorain and Mrs Murray Kislinger of Rittman and a son in the army in Texas and a sister Mrs E J Woyat of Rittman. Funeral Friday at 10 from Ebert Funeral Home with Rev Albert Henry. Burial in Mound Hill Cemetery Seville. Friends may call Thursday 7 to 9.

Harry G. Kendall Akron City Hospital Seville Akron Goodyear Aircraft Corp Murray Kissinger Rittman Marie Lorain Texas E. J. Woyat

Music Club Honors Lorraine Graf In Local Meeting

The Music Club met at Margaret Grant's South Third Street home with Norma Artrip presiding. Winners in advanced and younger groups were announced, Lorraine Graf tied for second and Jean Rohrer received a farewell gift, as ten new members were welcomed.

Margaret Grant South Third St Janet Osborne Norma Artrip Richard Grant Margaret Marlene Echols Pauline Lakemire Lorraine Graf Tom Miller Ann Cotton Joyce Ann Houser Earl Blanton

Entre Nous Meets With Annette Stearns

The Entre Nous Club held a Monday evening meeting at Miss Annette Stearns home on North Main. Eighteen members attended. Miss Margaret Swartz reviewed the book Valiant Decision, and Helen Hartzler played recordings from the play Oklahoma. An invitation was accepted to attend a tea at Mrs Karl Gillmans home hosted by Mrs Virginia Plahuta.

Entre Nous Club Annette Stearns North Mains Margaret Swartz Oklahoma Helen Hartzler Karl Gillman Virginia Plahuta

Velda Wald Hosts Sendoff Party for Lorraine Graf

On Feb 5 Velda Wald hosted a farewell gathering at her North Second Street home for Lorraine Graf who is moving to Cleveland. The evening featured games, dancing, refreshments, and a cupcake centerpiece spelling Farewell Lorraine. A jewelry box was given to Lorraine by attendees.

Velda Wald H. S Rainie North Second _st Lorraine Graf Cleveland Lorraine Shirley Strickland Clara Serjack Nancy Beery Wanda Houghlan Jackie Britton Darlene Goffinet Marie Ramsier Chuck Hawkins Glenn McConnel Robert Skelly Dale Webner Dick Milford Jim van Gilder Don Baker Wayne Schmeltzer Steve Volik

Quota Doubled in Rittman Bond Drive by Ohio Boxboard

Rittman reports bond sales far exceeding its quota in the Ohio Boxboard drive. Total reaches over $284 376 with more than $70 000 in E bonds and $435 066 in other sales. Purchases include $300 000 bonds by Ohio Boxboard to boost the drive. Wooster headquarters announced the triumph after Wooster’s quota lag.

Rittman D. B. Davidson Ralph Krabill Rittman Saving? Bank Epy Tananna Ohio Wooster Satuurday Ane Rittman Wooster Itn Fey Homestes Ohio Boxs Board Co Douslestown

Boyes Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Stabbing

John E Boyes of Snydertown pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the December stabbing death of a man in Columbus. The court accepted the plea and sentenced him to a term of one to twenty years in the penitentiary. Prosecutor Waymond Moran said the reduced charge was chosen after investigations cast doubt on malice or premeditation.

John E. Boyes Snydertown Coe Gree Comet Pd Boves Hart Onta Reaéterien Hin Ee Robertt Critchfield Karl Hoover Plta Atte Waymond ‘Moran Morgan Iris Cape Boyes

Missionary Bertha Park to Speak at Rittman Church

Miss Bertha Park of Cleveland will speak at 10 15 AM during the Sunday worship service at the Rittman Church of Christ on Missionary Day. Park, formerly in China now serving as secretary to Ohio’s Christian Women’s Society, will share first hand reports from China and discuss the world Christian task.

Wilbe Ob Rittman Church of Christ Bertha Park Cleveland Miss Park Io Pa China Christian Women’s Society’ of Ohio Ginling College Mise Park Miss Park

Thompson Products Supplier Delivers Airplane Engine Parts

Mr. Lamb of Thompson Products reports a supply of airplane engine parts to supporting forces. The Rotary mission proceeds today amid ongoing operations to keep outs and fighting forces equipped.

Rotary Lamb Thompson Products Form Zie ‘Strickland

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Jay 1. Shafer Mullins and Tyska Earl Fixler Jack Wenger Cochran Wadsworth R.D Rittman Boys Pvt Kenneth Ott Battle Creek Hospital By John Sritton Don Beery Jim Sam Steele Boyd Miller Big City James Wenger Sam Swope Irene Bostos Wilma Copley Jim Wenger Irma Keating Betty Slater Juanita Artrip Joan Britton Skelly Gerrine Ration Board Akron Hospital Entre Nous W. H. Swartz Morrils B.¥. Mills John-E.-Boyce Mmarlatutier Momlay
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