14 Feb 1929
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1929
Page
1
A fragmentary obser vation blends fishing lore with political figures and domestic anecdotes. The piece riffs on Hoover and Harding as outdoorsmen, notes historical attitudes toward recreation, and shifts to a neighbor’s burlesque outing while musing on a Chicago meal electrocution incident and a complaining neighbor’s remark.
A jumble of sensational lines reports Texas bankers offering 36000 for each dead bandit and a London producer courting chorus girls with rich meals to fatten them for a new show. It notes a corpulent street reader who broke a diet after news of the fashioning burden and weight loss claims. It also mentions Pennsylvania laws on Brag stores and a druggist adding oddities to a sandwich.
Fragmentary OCR text notes Otterbein Guild hosting a February tea event with hostesses named Mileses and mentions a date in February, unclear due to damaged source.
A partial, garbled line suggests a legal action where an author faces a lawsuit. Limited readable names and context prevent full reconstruction of parties, claims, or outcomes from the fragment provided.
A reflection on Washington as first in war and peace, urged to emulate his high heart and mind. The piece extols honesty kindness and diligent service, noting his leadership arose from intrinsic ability rather than pushing others aside.
Wooster Decorating Co opens a retail wallpaper and interior decorating store at the corner of Liberty and Walnut Streets in Wooster. Fred Strausbaugh, formerly with Zimmerman Co, will manage and offer high grade papers from Birge, StraBa and Graves and other improved papers to local residents. The new shop promises expert color and pattern blending for fine homes in Wooster.
A businessperson pledges full recognition in his trade and promises to provide the best service. He will gladly advise, at no charge, on types and colors of papers or interior decorations suitable for homes.
The Buckeye Dramatic Entertainers will appear at the Sharon Center High School auditorium on Thursday evening February 28 at eight o'clock. The show is produced under the W. B. A's and promises novelty acts and clean amusement for all. Admission is 25 and 30 cents. The public is invited.
Charles Victor Walker born in Lepinx France on May 80 1868. He immigrated to the United States in 1893 and married Cathérine Rheyné ten years later. The union produced four children, including a son Charles who died at seven. Survived by widow, son Henry, daughters Sylvia and Mrs. Russel Miller, and granddaughter Priscilla of Woo ter. He was 66 years old.
OCR text is garbled with partial phrases like and Ghiss Baker drove grunt last Friday night. It mentions Stealthclatma and Slyar with incomplete context. No identifiable actions, dates, or entities.
The regular meeting of Rittman Review No 474 was held on Tuesday February 13 at 7 30 o clock with 16 members present. The notes mention a card party and planning for a future meeting set for February 22 and a next regular meeting scheduled for February 20 with Addie Brown to read a report.
Wayne County teams prepare for the first two rounds of the county championship at Wooster with pairings across boys and girls divisions. Rittman’s girls and boys both earned spots after percentage tie break, despite prior losses. First round games start at Wooster College gym nine o clock. all other games at the high school gym. A foul shooting contest is scheduled for Saturday the 23rd at noon in the high school gym. Representing Rittman are Lucille Kime Eva Carpenter for the girls and Donald Brodbeck John Yarman for the boys.
Mrs. Elizabeth Spacht 94 widow of George Spacht died Monday at her daughter Sophronia Baysinger’s home in Satan, Chippewa Township, where she had lived many years. Survived by three daughters in Canal Fulton, Fulton, and Chestnut Hill. burial at Chestnut Hill Cemetery.
Thirteen Travelers' club members met at Mrs Campbell's home on Monday night February 11 to discuss important business. On Tuesday afternoon eight members attended at Wadworth where Mrs Little Supreme Court gave instructions on the pageant to be held at Atlantic City on June 28.
Mr and Mrs John H B Deibel celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on a bright Sunday in Doylestown Ohio. The couple who wed in 1889 at St Peter and Paul's church were joined by their son Mr Gust Deibel and daughter in law as well as a large gathering at the Deibel home on Portage Street. A round of gifts and congratulations followed a family dinner.
The Brethren Senior Christian Endeavors held a pleasant February 11 event in church parlors with games and a local talent radio program behind a screen. Attendees were seated at decorated tables as speeches and songs provided entertainment before inviting the public to 6:30 Sunday evening meetings.
Relatives gathered at Mr and Mrs Grover Shook on Wright Street last Saturday to celebrate Mrs Shook s birthday. Guests came from Sterling Akron Seville Wooster and Rittman. A luncheon was served and many useful gifts were given to Mrs Shook, with all enjoying the occasion.
Time For Satan Karl Hangen, 16, was the model student at Tamplats High School. He faced serious academic issues with only 287 school credits earned toward graduation. The record notes participation in school activities and civic credits, with Hangen once named valedictorian and a standout in basketball.
Newlywed Mr and Mrs John Maibach State Street hosted a large dinner Monday for Mr and Mrs Michael Zimmerman of Sarbury Illinois married about a week earlier. Also present were Mr and Mrs August Lonkusa of Batty Obis with guests including Mr and Mrs Isaac Geory and daughter Sadie Mrs Lillian Beary Mr and Mrs Fred Bauman and daughter Lillian, Mr Ben Bauman and sister Martha Bowman, Amos Farts fur gudsons Ben and Will of Marshallville.
An old roadside fence near the Wright home on Sterling road, once used to curb speeding and prevent cars from tumbling down a twenty foot bank, now leans and poses danger. Wayne Gowaty calls for the road commission to remove the decayed structure and replace it with a modern barrier to protect motorists.
The piece argues President Elect Hoover will pursue a dryer nation through public education about alcohol’s evils. It lauds education as a means to uphold prohibition, noting a sober past before prohibitory laws and urging voluntary acceptance of bans to avoid harsh compulsion.
A Valentine party was hosted Sunday by Mrs Fredrick for young married folks. The show room held red and white paper decorations with dangling red hearts. Games suited to the occasion were played and lunch swag was served.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Grotto event at Akron Armory with attendees including Manons and spouses. Details are garbled but reference a February gathering and social activity.
Every February our hearts go out in thankfulness for great lives given to our country. We pause this Sunday at 10:86 AM at the Presbyterian church to honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The Boy Scout Troop is invited to attend to share their ideals and principles and the youth will be united with the church for a future of unity. Rev. Hendrickson invites all young people and their friends to attend.
Fred Widmer and Miss Ela Bucher of Manefield married last Sunday in a peculiarity as both spouses are twins. Widmer's father Joseph Widmer and his sister sisters live on Atate Street while Ela Bucher hails from Mansfield. The couple plans to start housekeeping near Grant Street after a short honey moon in Girard and Youngstown.
The Rotary Club Thursday noon meeting featured a St Valentine theme led by committee chair A R Morrison. Rev Ls-ae introduced the program and Miss Pauling Galser presented an excerpt from Tennyson's Enoch Arden, praised for the reading at the Wayne County Oratorical Contest.
Fragmented text shows a meeting invite for county knights with five members present and mentions a Pis’s Knuckie and Sonar Kraut. Obscure names pp appear. unclear context and dates.
A brief note describes a gathering where Cleo and Mrs. Mable Hoyer hosted friends and husbands. Prizes were won for a contest with a low score, and a luncheon followed the event. The fragments suggest a small social event with prizes and casual conversations.
An informal notice describes a Friday card party at a tele venue. Details are incomplete and partially obscured. Readers are asked to attend or contact organizers for exact time and location.
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