Scarlet fever epidemic closes Rittman schools
An outbreak of scarlet fever prompts the Rittman board of education to close all schools for the coming days and potentially the full next week. Public gatherings are urged to be curtailed. Several pupils and families are quarantined or restricted due to exposure.
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Rittman
Rittman Board of Education
W. G. Rhoten
Snyder
Haney
S .G. Gordon
Roy Faber
James Scott, Sr
James Mitch
Hasenl Dawson
Mike Serjack
Iris
Taylor
William Harmon
Kenneth Osborn
Clem. Moses
Adolph Ahstorfer
J. Bb. Vallandingham
Frank Webner
Pecarlle Hawkins
Harry Stlyad
Davis-McCoy
Alpheus Goffinet
de Gisey
Bernie Wilson
Olive Ferguson
Kenneth Ott
Dawson
Orror
Salem
Doylestown
Shreve
Phrysicians
Katla Kratchen
Martin Becker
Robert Means
Dennis Roland former Rittman resident dies
Dennis Roland E. Dennis a former Rittman resident died. He survived by his wife Mrs. Jerry Dennis three brothers and four sisters. Services were held at 2 p m Friday at Campster Hickman chapel Barberton with Rev B S Arnold officiating. Interment will be made in Rittman.
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Roland E. Dennis
N. W
Mra
Jerry
Dennis
Grace
Hickman Chapel
Barberton
B. “S. Arnold
Rittman
Grange Presents Program At Local Meeting Friday
Grange are Four presents program at the meeting Friday evening per lecturer Mrs Esther Lance. Readings include The Battle Flag and Common Mistakes of English by Mrs E E McConnell. Martha Conrad reads Birthdays in February. Doris Steele and Ruth Kanengel perform Colonial Days music with a roll call.
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Fthe
Ruinian Grange
Esther
Lance
Ross
Flag
E_E. McConnell
Martha Conrad
Doris Steele
Ruth Kanengelser
Merchants Advertise to Earn Public Patronage in Rittman
Local merchants urge readers to trust advertisements as a measure of value and reliability. The Rittman Press features a half page ad campaign by area merchants highlighting pricing claims and the belief that careful attention to ads saves money for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Merchants
Rittman Press
Wooster College Professor Delbert Lean Speaks at Olla Podrida Banquet
The Olla Podrida club held its annual banquet at the Presbyterian church with 46 members and guests. Professor Delbert Lean of Wooster College discussed international affairs, warning of war risks in Europe and praising peace efforts including the League of Nations and Geneva talks.
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Delbert Lean
Wooster College
Olla Podrida Club
Presbyterian Church
Anna Norton
Lean
Warone
Saar
Austria
Geneva
Europe
League of ‘Nations
League
Buro
Trapping Season Ends and Local Court Briefs Report
Court briefs summarize trapping season ending February 15 including muskrat trapping. Elva Rohr of Chippewa township was ordered to Massillon State Hospital after a hearing before Judge Saunders. Sheriff Nauman escorted her to the institution. Trustee Myrtle Albright of Prooater reappointed to five year term on Wayne County Children’s Home board along with Geyer Firestone Yocum Fisherittman. Real estate transfers list estates in Canaan Doylestown and Rittman. Marriage license issued to Fetzer and Welser. Antoinette Gaborsky of Akron sues Joseph Gaborsky of Rittman for divorce. they wed in New York City Feb 24 1927 and have two children.
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Martin Tyrrell
Saunders
Elva Rohr
Massillon'’State Hospital
Bert
Nauman
Myrtle-Albright
Prooater
Board of County
Wayne County
Chilren
F. B.” Geyer
Wooster
W. A. Firestone
Salem
Grate Yocum
J. H. Fisherrittman
Anthony Eby
Eligabeth’ Eby
Fin Canaan
Citizen’s Saving’ and Loan Co
James A.bruny
Rittman
C. B. Barth
Dennis
Galehouse
Doylestown
Hannah Wells
Ast Ebert
Fetzer
Canaan
Farmer
Ralph Overholt Attends Grandmother's Funeral in Wadsworth
Ralph Overholt attended the funeral of his grandmother Mrs. Willam Overholt in Wadsworth on Wednesday. The 85 year old, longtime Mennonite member, had written her own obituary a week before death and left it with the minister. Surviving children remained in Wadsworth.
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Ralph
Overholt
Willam
Wadsworth
Overhollt
Philadelphia
State Engineer Inspects Local Water Works
Bruce M. McDill assistant engineer in the Department of Health inspected the village sewage disposal plant and water works on Wednesday. He gave routine recommendations and urged the village to hire a registered professional engineer to oversee operation. The 1915 plant needs changes and additions to reach adequacy. improvements could be funded by declaring a public utility and creating a sewage charge.
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Bruce.m.mcdill
Department of Health
Maxgr Snyder
McDill
Disarmament: A Youth Opinion on Peace and War
A youth argues disarmament is the only path to peace, warning that preparedness fuels arms races and war. He notes U S spending on weapons exceeds other nations, urges disarmament now to avoid a slide into conflict and a global military build up.
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Guttons
TG YP
Manesera Hes
Thaon
Arma
Miedrty
United States
Dsarm
United ‘States
Congress
Sam
Blillona
Iag
Milk prices fixed for Wayne county effective Feb 15
The Ohio Milk commission fixed consumer milk prices in Wayne county starting February 15. In Rittman Wooster Orrville and Applecreek prices are 10 cents per quart 6 cents per pint for 2.7 percent butterfat or less 11 cents per quart 7 cents per pint for 3.8 to 4.3 percent butterfat 12 cents per quart 7 cents per pint for 4.3 to 6 percent butterfat.
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Wayne County
Ohio Milk Commission
Rittman
Wooster
Orrville
Applecreek
Tournament talk on age sectional tournament prospects
The article notes strong teams from Wayne and Ashland counties and predicts a hard to pick favorite for the age sectional meet. It cites three to four standout squads in Wayne, solid contenders in Meilinn and Ashland counties, and enthusiasm for next week’s Wooster draw.
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Rittman
Salivan
Matiglic
Thires
Wayne
Dalton
Congress
Meilinn County
Colo
Seville
Chatham
Lod
Liverpool
Ashland County
Sulivan
Reportaura
Wooster
Holmeg
Nts. de Anite
Oen
Legionnaires Slate Session at Wooster Legion Post
Legionnaires from Coshuatog Tol mes Tuscarawas and Wayne counties plan a subdistrict epee meeting at Wooster Memorial Hall Friday February 25. Subdistrict Commander Hill of Millersburg will preside with Post 68 hosting and inviting Legion men and non members to attend.
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Legionnaires
Coshuatog Tolmes
Tuscarawas
Wayne
Arepee
Wooster Rusiday
Memorial Ballat Pom
Aitimat Legion
Tham
Scouts Continue Designated-Work Drive
The Boy Scouts press on with designated work set by President Roosevelt on February 10. They plan another canvass between now and March 3 to gather clothing bedding and furniture donations. Troop leaders and officials thank the public for offers and urge contributions from those who have not yet given.
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Boy Scouts
Roosevelt
Trogp
World Day of Prayer Observed at Creston Church
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Creston held an afternoon service at the M. E. church for World's Day of Prayer. Mrs Leggett and Mrs Cedrici Carpentar led the program with songs such as Jesus Calls Us and The Last Dream of the Virgin. A ladies quartet performed The Lord is My Shepherd and On Wings of Prayer before closing with prayer.
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Acniety of
Creston
Bylday
Blol. Leggett
Mesdames Co
M. McGuff
M.jordan
T. H. Ewing
D. K. Gonsemer Mang
Bohhert
Drayer
United Cigar Cagers Eliminated From Tourney
The United Cigar team lost to Holmesville by 17 18 in the second annual Shreve Independent basketball tournament. Earlier Tuesday night the Cigar lineup defeated Crestonites 33 516.
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United Cigar
Holmesville
Shreve
Basket
Crestonites
Work In Excavation Under Way at Primary School Basement
Eight workers are employed under the Works Progress Administration to complete the excavation of the primary school basement. Plans call for the basement to be concreted late in the spring.
Births in Third Street Area Reported
Mr and Mrs BU Williams report a daughter born Tuesday morning on Third Street east of Rittman. A baby girl was born this Thursday morning nearby.
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BU Williams
Rittman
Light and Power Property 10 Auctioned After Court Order
The Reserve Power and Light Company properties in multiple central Ohio counties are set for sale under a federal court order to satisfy a $621,910 judgment. John B. Mier is appointed to manage the sale and property transfer, with expected noninterference with municipal power contracts.
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Reserve Power
Penn Central Light Ain Hriwer Company
Altoona
John B. Mier
Russel
Voint
Ohio
Woat
Mupleipal
Pray Artiog
F Power and Light Company
Ohio State University Aids Students With Part-Time Jobs
Ohio State University plans a student employment program offering several hundred part-time positions for spring quarter starting March 27. Positions pay between 10 and 20 dollars monthly and aim to help students unable to attend without aid. Applications are being received and mailed to B L Stradley University Examiner for forms.
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Ohio State University
RIC
George W. Rightmiré
Thesrodaral
Ohio
State
Thlu
Ohio State
Delag
B.L
Creston Boys Arrested For Stealing Chickens
Five Creston youths were arrested on a chicken theft charge. Charles Woodward and Donagid Sykea were bound over to the grand jury after arraignment in Justice John G. Yaunost's court. Paul Slatar Otto Glasnarp and David Fallsnight faced hearings in common pleas court. three admitted robbing chicken houses and their case was reserved for probate court before Juvenile Judge U S Saunders.
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Creston
Charles. Woodward
Donagid Sykea
John “G. Yau Nost
Paul Slatar
Otto Glasnarp
David Fallsnight
Pleas Court
Juvendié
Saunders
Mrs Mary Emirons Honored Mother Passes at 74
Mrs Mary Emirons 74 of Big Prairie dies Wednesday after months of illness. Survived by three daughters Mildred Royal Kerr and Mrs Baker. Services set for Friday 2:30 pm at Newkirk Church with burial in Newkirk Cemetery.
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Mary
Emirons
Welker .Baker
Big Prairie
Mildred
Royal Kerr
Baker
Newkirk
Fleury's Wedding musical comedy sponsored by local group
Local residents appear in the musical comedy Fleury's Wedding presented this week with sponsorship by the Rittman P T A Singing and dancing choruses organized to add color to the performance.
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Fleury
Rittman P-T. A
Birthday of Washington Celebrated Nationwide
Fragmentary text recalls Washington's birthday with garbled phrases and references to his title "father of his country." Mentions of 1739 and periods of independence appear muddled, with unclear dates and places. The piece seems to celebrate a national birthday without coherent details.
Founders Day Notes From P T A Observed At School
Founders Day was observed during the regular P T A meeting at the Wieh school auditorium. Members and friends attended the program featuring a revival of the “Beginnings of Parent-Teacher Work” and a debate on US policy.
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Severpl
Frlandys
Kira Tider
United States
Perutin
Tradio
Operntian
Control-t
L. Hanty
Tha
Wiitmnative
Friscos Norger
Hvin Lovey Ami Roscoe
Hurshey
Tosnivo
Nantricg Rana
rAnna Broplmnica
Roger Mary McCae
Prasent
Wan
Plés
B. Galohouro
Heachy
Mr.j
F. BE. Gilbert
W. 3
Wodager
Wooster County notices corn hog contracts recalled daily
Wayne County Advisory committee states that corn hog contracts will be recalled daily beginning this week at the temporary office in the court house auditorium Wooster. Local growers urged to file worksheets proofs and contracts before March to avoid last minute rush. Interest in the county reports has increased greatly especially among hog producers who will receive attractive payments.
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Wayne County Advisory Committee
Wooster
Ovidance
Sheate
Men's Chorus Grows Amid Cold Weather Rehearsals
The Men’s Choral club reports enrollment at 48 with new members joining weekly. Rehearsals occur each Monday at 8 p.m. in the high school building under director Prof Deveney, with selections including Winter Song and The Shadow March.
Four disqualify for postmaster race in Sxamina
The January examination for the postmaster position in Sxamina disqualifies four candidates, leaving Robert Hickin Frank Hanes and Janos Dowd as finalists. The final selection will occur within two weeks, with the winner likely to take office soon after appointment.
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Sxamina
Wt Rittman
Wernesiay
Democmtia Party
Tov Thalr
Angan
Dagne la Wadsworth Pontmaater AL Waddworth
William I
Dagne
Ean
Chierao Mont
Don Walarter
Dongresaman
V. Mough
Paague
Mading
Dugue
Navoral Jewal
Outside Meter Box Option for Building Owners
The article discusses whether the meter box should stay outside and how owners may request or require changes. It notes that the electric company may install or relocate the meter at their expense and that owners can hire a competent electrician to perform work, with costs mostly borne by the owner.
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Fai
Stratgt
Snyderi
Thanstallation
Electric
Dbatman
Electric Company
Ramainse
Saydor
Rotarians Endorse Muskingum Conservation Project
Rotary club members from Rittman Wadaworth Orrville and Laodt met to discuss the Muskingum conservation project. Trustee Manifold of Youngstown spoke in support and Rotary members pledged ongoing backing.
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Munkingim
Rittman J Rotary Club
Manafold
Youngstown
Eotle Aly
Tts
Rotary Clube
Wadaworth
Orr
Boy Scout Meeting Plans Announced By Leaders
The Boy Scouts held a Monday meeting with Harold Morris and Frank Gilbert presenting announcements. Events include Interpatrol contest ending February 26 and Court of Honor March 19, plus an overnight hike to Camp Manatek. Newberry Poe and Ned Gilbert named buglers as the meeting closed with Taps and the Eagle trail.
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Boy Stout
Col. Ora
Harold Mortris
Frank Gilbert
Camp Manatec
William Newberry
James Poe
Ned Gilbert
Russell Snyder
Bake Sale for St Ann’s Church Planned
Reading shows a church bake sale organized by The Ladies of St Ann’s. The note mentions a Lenten sale at the parish, with sweets and baked goods to raise funds for parish needs.
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St.’ “Ann's
Bat- Sieger Maranray
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