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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1933

Page

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Doylestown Team Leads County Tournament Semi Final Hope

The Wayne County tourney opened Saturday with no upsets. Doylestown narrowly beat Congress 21 20 as Creston won overtime over the same foe 20 14. Rittman and Doylestown loom as semi finalists while Big Prairie and Smithville show scoring power in early rounds.

Congress Doylestown Wayne “County Chme Creston Kaproniec Grafton Neals_ hoya Rittman Singell Lonse Chester Nealmen Rikman

Verdict Given B. and O in Patrick Keith Case

The Patrick Keith damage suit against Baltimore and Ohio railroad company closed when the defendant’s attorney moved to dismiss and seek a verdict for the railroad. Keith sought 751 800 dollars for personal injuries and auto damages from a June 1931 crossing crash alleging negligence by the company.

Patrick Keith Sterling Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Keith

Tri-County Teams Set For March 4 Sectional Clash

Twelve teams from Wayne Medina and Ashland counties vie for four semifinal spots in the Tri County sectional tourney to be held in Wooster on March 4. Wayne County teams Rittman Doylestown Chester and Big Prairie lead the field with strong records. Medina teams Sharon Liverpool Lodi and Seville compete for semi spots. Londonville expected to represent Ashland. Drawings set for February 28 with Wayne and Holmes coaches scheduling a practice game between semi finals and finals.

Eens County Eigtent Medina Ashland Counties Wayne Oy Loudonville Perryaville Polk and Sullivan Londonville Ashland Wooster Medina County Sharon Liverpool Lodi Seville Liverpool Ag Wayne County Rittman Doylestown Chester Big Prairie Brennan Holmes County

Court Briefs Estate Transfers and Administrators Named

Real estate transfers include Réal Estate Tranafens Howard G Knepp to Ina Guthrie and reverse, and David Condon to Minnie L Condon for village and township lots in Creston and Chippewa township. Writings note an asylum intake for John Petaute and appointment of W R Hower and Sidney Miller as administrators of Samuel H Miller estate. Sterling estate valued at 41630 with C R Maine as administrator.

Howard G. Knepp Ina P. Guthrie Creston Howard H. Knepp David Condon Minnie L. Condon Chippewa Township W. R. Hower Sidney, Miller Samuel H. Miller Doylestons

Trent seeks divorce from Margaret Trent in Common Pleas Court

John E. Trent of Fredericksburg files for divorce from Margaret C. Trent of California. Married in Detroit in 1921, they have two children with the mother. Petition prepared by Judge Jones. Mire Trent formerly Margaret Callahan. No man is happy until he stops thinking of himself.

John E. Trent Fredericksburg Margaret C. Trent California Detroit Jones Trent Margaret Callahan Hanovy

Creston to consider rural fire apparatus purchase

Mayor W. st. BicGlennéu of Creston reports the town may buy rural protection equipment after Creston, with Canaan township trustees, contemplates a special meeting Saturday. The current apparatus carries little water, while the proposed unit would cost about 2000 dollars and deliver 300 gallons.

Creston W. St. BicGlennéu Canaan township_trustees Creston Council

Wayne County Public Schools Calendar of Upcoming Events

A calendar lists Wayne County Public Schools events from semi finals in the County Basketball Tournament next Saturday to the final Teacher's examination on June 3. The schedule includes sectional tournaments at Wooster High School, debates, scholarship and spelling contests, and district state scholarship tests through mid June with multiple Saturdays and specific times noted.

Wayne County Wooster H. S Peachers Wooster H U. S H.S Mareh Akron Exantina Wooster Hi. S Apul Thes and Wed Totchers

Wayne County Grange Plans District Booster Contests

Wayne County Grange rounds up district booster contests and county wide degree work for the upcoming year. Winners advance to county regional and state contests with dates set for May 3 May 10 May 17 and May 24 at various host sites. Local leaders John Durstine Mr Eaton and Mrs Tintaman plus others will head programs and lectures.

Wayne County Oranges Blackleyville Experiment Station Valley College Chester Cannan Union Congress Rittman Smithville Baughman and Chippewa Doylestown Sugar Creek Paint Fredericksburg Mt. Eaton Apple Creek Russell ‘Lehman Canaan John Durstine Eaton D. W. Tintaman Madleonburg

Wadsworth Club Plans Wednesday Dance in Branigan Hall

The Wadsworth Philos Club will host a dance at Branigan's hall on Wednesday. Hal Rice and his Paradans of Canton will provide music. Intermission entertainment by Miss Mickey Lucas, a notable Wadsworth resident, will include tap dances. This is the club’s first social function.

Philos Club Wadsworth Branigan’s Hall Hal Rice Paradans Canton Mickey" Lucas Wads Worth Koa

Community garden eyed for Rittman this summer

Village plans to plow the lot and offer land with no rent. Applications should be made to Mayor Frank Hanes, with demand guiding final approval.

Rittman Frank Hanes

Sterling resident visits Warren Hardgrove home

Mrs Florence Minlt of Sterling has been visiting at the Warren Hardgrove home since Friday.

Florence Minlt Sterling Warren ‘Hardgrove

Committee Hearings Highlight Road and School Bills

Corwin Th Swan reports on heated hearings of House committees on Mort plan School Plan and related bills in Colmbos. Citizens booed and hissed a committee member while speakers testified. Towns like Wayne County push for road funding tax relief and homeowners protection as bills move through calendar committee.

Ptc Agnesaimont Thor Pune Tr Jafehe Pentiiles Wayne County Woortler Cleveland Ave Elly Rome Wayme County Mort Plan Cominittea Corwin TH. Swan

Rotarians Enjoy Radio Program Marks Rotary Anniversary

Rotary club members gathered for a radio program celebrating the Rotary movement founded by Paul P. Harris. Speakers included President Anderson and Secretary Perry, with A. L. Ebert installing radio gear for the occasion, marking 28 years since the founding.

Rotary Paul P. Harris Anderson Perry A. L. Ebert

Births in Doylestown and Sterling areas announce twins and a girl

Mr and Mrs Carl Dannemiller of Doylestown announce the birth of twins a boy and a girl born Saturday Mrs Dannemiller formerly Miss Dorothy Molne of Rittman Mr and Mrs Howard Kaufman of Sterling announce the birth of son Jack De Forest Mr and Mrs W725 Campbell of Rittman announce the birth of a girl born Saturday morning The little girl weighed eight pounds

Carl—Dannemiller Doylestown Dannemiller Dorothy Molne Rittman Howard Kaufman Sterling Jack’ de Forest Campbell, Rittman

Scout troop formed under Rev Reese at Sterling

Rev F G Reese leads organizing effort to perfect a new Scout troop at Sterling today. Local supporters gather as leaders finalize plans and recruit members for the unit.

Reese Sterling

Band Notice for Witt Man’s 1833 Meeting in Leeson Rooms

Organization meeting for Witt man’s band to be held in the Leeson rooms Thursday evening March 2. Former members and new prospects are invited. The village committee has a financial boost to provide more value to the community this year.

Wittman Leeson Rooms New Prospecta Comauni

Two Garages Destroyed by Fire Near Hillys

A Friday fire destroyed a two car garage and a Plymouth and a 1931 sedan, belonging to J Hilly, with Willard Hilly and Alice Stuker residents nearby. Firefighters arrived too late to save the structures but prevented spread to adjacent buildings. The flames caused extensive heat and smoke, with cars inside and tires burning.

J. Hiy Flamen Alice Stuker Hillys Shea Willard

Lenten Sermon Topics Listed by Rev Hendrickson

Rev Hendrickson lists a series of Lenten sermon subjects with dates from February 26 to April 16. Topics include Go Our Father The Gen iar The Courageous Challenge True Treasure Rich Men Let the Dead Bury the Dead At the Gate Days of Gloom Washing the Feet The Betrayal Before Wilate On the Cross The Resurrection and a regular church service each Thursday from March 2 to April 6.

Marcel Wilate

Rittman Council Approves Telephone Rate Settlement

The Rittman council approved a telephone rate settlement drawn up in Columbus last week after attorneys for Wayne and Holmes counties reported results from Ohio utilities officials. The deal shifts toward refunds and lowered rates for subscribers, with specifics and timelines outlined, including phased installments and credit adjustments for former customers.

Rittman Council Columbus Wayne Holmes Ohio Coutirelta Orrville Milleraburg Shreve Holmes County Joegy Weastig Scien Consenteslaaare Seiceltor Dean Walcoe Rittman, Woos'at J Rian

Community safety drive near railroads to protect children

A meeting led by Solicitor Dean Welmes discussed a coordinated effort by Coqnett Rittown officials and Dr. CG D Gree of the Boy Scouts to improve railroad crossing safety near Malnat and Ohio-av Strat-at. Plans include a survey of boy wearers, demands for a safety program in Akron Wooster and Median, and a safety lecture by the city Safety Director. The drive follows the tragic death of nine year old Masalatine Baatos, with insurance and administration changes under municipal oversight.

Dean’ Welmes Coqnett CG. D. Gree Boy Scouts Avere Malnat Ohio Villaga Akron Wooster Ohlowy Marahal Qender Cittivrena Osafety Cittivrena Osafety Lecture the Drive For Safety Hina Ative Masalatine Baatos

Sheriff Raids Liquor Hideout Seizing Still and Wine

Sheriff Bert Nauman and deputies Ed Mills George Fisher and John Kelner raided Frank Jurka shek near Daviestown Tuesday finding a fifty gallon still 480 gallons of wine one case of beet candy and about a gallon of whiskey. The still was hidden in a tunnel under a banked slide entrance behind a row of railroad pens. Surkoshek was fined 160 dollars on a liquor possession charge and has not paid.

Bert Nauman Ed Mills George Fisher John Kelner Frank Jurkashek Cape Daviestown Hehow Ralsitt Surkoshek

Countmen Named The Counchlmen for St Ann's chree

Names of new councilmen announced Sunday include Frehke Pda Mroston Charles Gefinat Steines Inhn J Gannon and Willym J Ritter. The ceremony marked the start of their terms serving St Ann's parish and community affairs.

St. Ann's Chree Yeault Frehke Pda Mroston Charles Gefinat Steines Inhn J. Gannon Willym J. Ritter

Fragmentary Note on Individual Efforts and Failures

A damaged excerpt discusses individual endeavors and shortcomings, reflecting on personal effort and failure without clear names or concrete events. The fragment hints at accountability and resilience in the face of obstacles.

Farm Committees Named By Gerig for 1933

Wayne County Farm Bureau manager M. St Gerig announced the appointment of 1933 committees including Cooperation Gerig J M Larigell J A Pataufers Co M Rowman Wil Ober. Legislation and Public Welfare Harry Graber D J Miner CG H Swan. Government Budget J Floan Karr B F Conrad W G Rupp Jo x Langell. Electrification William M Taylor Arthur Irvin J B Wyille. Education G A Dustman Merle Howey Walter Busan Hy M Doyle. Home Refurbishment Mrs M C Abright B W Rice Miss Nan Wylie Mrs William Taylor. Finances J J Gettgey Ward Ramseyer Warner Slutz Carl F Fink C M Bowman. Tax M C Ebright A O Rehm M R Gerig. Roads Frank Fieckman George Thompson Dan Stinteman Ross C Thorley. Service M R Gerig Harry Miner J G Meier Percy Maize. Utilities Russell Lehman Rev H E Stout John Villard B R Aylesworth. Township Program Committee Mrs Charles Lawrence A Oz Rohs Mrs Carl Punk Norman Leo Dickason TRS.

M. St Gerig Wayne County Dureau Omnerane Geriz J. M. ‘Larigell J. A. Patautfers Co M. Rowman Wi. Ober Whatehouse Harry Graber D. J. Iiiner CG. H. Swan J. Floan Karr F. Conrad W. G. Rupp Jo x. Langell William M. Taylor Arthur Irvin J. B. Wyille G. A. Dustman Merle Howey Walter Busan Hy -M Doyle Mra M. C.abright B. W. Rice Nan Wylie William Taylor J. J.gettgey Ward Ramseyer Warner Slutz Carl’ F. Fink C. M. Bowman M. C. Ebright A. O. Rehm M. R. Gerig Rowds Frank Fieckman George Thompson Dan Stintéman Ross C. Thorley M. FR M. FR. Gerig. Harry Miner, J. G. Meier, Percy Maize, Utilities——Russell Lehman H. E. Stout John. Villard B. R

Jackson Churches Compete for Wayne County Quartet Title

Six Wayne County church quartets enter a county contest to select the best church quartet. The event, judged by regional organizers, will feature the hymn Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah and a second selection from each group. The winner advances toward a state championship in Sacred Music.

Jackson Reayily Annla Creal Wayne County O. Hart Inchario

Family Quits Sunday School After Five Years Absence

Five year record EB Amatutz and Ben Lee Dale have not attended Sunday School for over five years as noted in a church record.

Amatutz Ben Lee Dale Brethnen

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