Memorial Service for Wayne County World War Dead
France honors America’s fallen on February 22 with medals given to the nearest relatives of those who died 1917 to 1918. American Legion posts in Wooster and Orrville will host services, with Wooster Post 68 aiding at the Lutheran Church at 2 PM. Relatives should send name and address to the post commander for details.
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France
Amelia
Ameria
Wollngen
America
War and Navy
American Legion
Wayne Unity
Wooster
Orrville
Wooster Post No 68
Amercan Legion
Mal FC
Gerlach
Wayne County Council
Rittman factories raise wages in all departments
The Ohio Boxboard Co and Ohio Salt Co posted notices that effective Feb 15 all factory departments will see a pay increase. The percentage of the raise was not specified. The plants had two raises last summer within a few weeks of each other.
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Ohio Boxboard Co
Ohio Salt Co
Birthday and Leap Year Ball in Rittman Social Scene
The social season featured a birthday ball at Scherger’s hall in Rittman Wednesday evening. Mrs Galehouse issued invitations for the event honoring James Gatehouse with a Leap Year ball. A Seville orchestra provided music as the elite gathered for an evening of celebration.
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Scherger’s
Hal
Eite
Rittman
Galehouse
James Gatehouse
Seville
Local Market Prices Incomplete From OCR Fragment
Readable items include egg prices 2.35 and butter 0.65 with various items listed. Lacks full context or complete itemization. prices appear in an OCR fragment from a market or grocery listing.
Squirrels Proposed for Rittman Park by Local Official
J. H. Fisher told The Press he sought state fish and game commission help to populate Rittman park with squirrels as a protected source of amusement. He argued the park’s acquisition by the village soon could lead to improved lighting, playground equipment, and overall park development, making Rittman a premier local amenity for residents.
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J. H. Fisher
State Fish and Game Commission
Rittman Park
Velage
Rittman
Oho
Obituary for Meume Atlee of Wayne County
Meume Atlee daughter of Georg and Jennie Fhekinger born February 4 1891 in Wayne Co Que died September 10 1920 at Rittman Wayne Co Ohio aged 29 years. She married Adelbert Miller and had two children a son and a daughter. She is survived by a husband a father mother seven siblings and many friends. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon in Daviestown cemetery burial followed at the Daviestown cemetery.
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Meume Atlee
Georg
Jennie Fhekinger
Wayne Co
Rittman
Wavne Co
Adelbert Miler Po Msounen
Daviestown
Sterling to Open New Garage and Repair Shop
B F Salisbury purchased the Stermar lmedement Co building in Sterling and will establish a garage and an up to date repair shop. He rented office space to Avalon Rubber Co while Ross Pfoderbaum will use a store room. The garage will be enlarged and Salisbury plans to hire skilled machinists to handle repair work and accessories. Vulcanizing will be offered and Howard Notestine will manage the maintenance division with day and night service to the public.
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Howard Notestine
Goodyear Announces Minimum Wage Policy
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co announces a minimum daily wage of 6 dollars for male and 4 dollars for female employees, effective March 15. Eligibility requires eight months of service. The policy affects about 25 000 workers and may influence rubber firms in Akron to raise wages.
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Goodyear Tire and Rubber Cat
Akin
Camp
Eam Ny
Tefre
Mininon
Goodyear
Aksan
Salt Street job to start early this spring
A. G Tripper of Chagrin Falls, awarded the Salt Street contract, plans to begin as soon as weather allows and aims to finish by mid summer. He will order materials and assemble equipment immediately. Locals hope for an early completion but anticipate potential delays typical of such projects.
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A. G Tripper
Chagrin Falls
Salt St
Rittman
Jittman High Varsity Basketball Results
Jittman High teams won and lost in recent games. The boys defeated Creston 41 to 15 in a rough matchup while the girls beat Creston 31 to 18. A local Akron team and a Katmoan squad also played, with Akron losing 16 to 12. Saturday night they were beaten 23 to 17 at Spencer, while the Hattonon team won 17 to 14.
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Creston Igh
Tun
Creston Rot
Creston
Rittmin
Ethan Sherades
Akron ‘Nous
Katmoan Serio
Akatevs
Erestal
Elyessere
Wooster Students Petition for Dance Ban Repeal
Wooster College students petition the executive to lift a long standing ban on dancing a policy that has faced strong opposition from the faculty and local clergy. Oberlin College trustees recently ended dancing restrictions and some non sectarian colleges have moved toward tolerance. The Wooster case reflects lingering prejudice against dancing in college life and the slow pace of change in campus culture.
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Wooster University
Wooter College
Oberlin College
Wooster College
Wile
Thompson Wright Marriage Surprises Friends in Wooster
The Thompson Wright nuptials took place Saturday afternoon at the home of Rew J Black in Wooster. Bride Misa Vein Trompon is the daughter of Mrs F F Thompson. groom Ilore HW Wright is the son of Mrs Oh Wrebt of Sterling Ave. They will reside with the groom’s mother on Sterling Ave. The couple, both popular with local circles, were described as a surprise to friends.
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Misa
Ilore
Wright
Rew J . Black
Wooster
Maith Wright
Groom
Chemical
America and World War School Entertainment
An entertaining program for students and the community will be held at the school auditorium next Tuesday evening. It features 125 views of American life and the Army's World War involvement, with recitations music and exercises. Proceeds fund visual instruction equipment for the school, with a small admission fee.
Village Eyes Scrap Drive for Free Chemical Engine
Fire Chief Dearolt proposes a plan discussed with The Press to obtain a chemical fire extinguisher without cost. Rotar business and residents would save scrap and waste paper, sell it to the Ohio Board factory, and use proceeds to fund the engine purchase as funds grow.
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Dearolt
Rittman
Rotwan
Ohio B
RITTMAN GRANGE NEWS
The Grangers meet on February 10 1920 with a successful meeting. Prizes on brooms and seeds were awarded. The literary program included recitations and discussions led by Mrs McConnell and others. The group nears one hundred members and looks forward to future gatherings.
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Tuesdyvening
Kol Call
Rittman Faces Possible Gas Service Cut in Coming Years
The Me via Gas and Fuel Co seeks state approval to discontinue gas service to about 221 customers in Mount Victory and nearby areas. The company argues losses at isolated points and dwindling supply threaten long term service, with a public hearing in Columbus on March 3.
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Rittman
Via Gas and Fuel Co
State Public Utilities Commission
Mount Victory
Hardin, Co
Columbus
Perps
Rittmin
Medina
Medina Gas and Fuel Co
Old Standard Prepared House Saint Purity Price Report
Wadsworth Paint Factory advertises pure Saint product at four dollars per gallon.
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Wadsworth Paint Factory
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