Flu Epidemic Strikes Rittman and Wayne County Schools
The flu outbreak across Wayne County and Rittman disrupts classes as up to 50 percent of residents reportedly fall ill. Schools dismiss early. masks and rest are advised. NYA funds support part time work for Wooster and five Wayne County high schools, totaling $106 per month per pupil and $1305 for 14 students at Wooster College. Christmas Seal sales raise $216.16 locally.
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Ohio
Wayne
Burns
Weaton
NYA
Harry E. Rabe
Wooster
Erwin Bros Herd Receives National Guernsey Honors
Erwin Bros of North Lawrence Ohio earns national notice as two cows from their Springdale herd qualify for the Advanced Register of the American Guernsey Cattle Club. Springdale Podnette 508689 produced 6507.1 pounds of milk in 274 days with 309.6 pounds of butterfat. Springdale Po Margerie 460001, at two years old, delivered 6662.4 pounds of milk in 277 days with 304.9 pounds of butterfat.
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Erwin Bros
North Lawrence
Ohio
American Guernsey Cattle Club
Karl B. Musser
Erwin Brosherd
Springdale
Springdale Po Margerie
Doylestown Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Dinner
Doylestown observed its 25th anniversary on Friday February 17 with a 6 30 p m covered dish dinner for members families and friends. The event blended with the midwinter picnic and featured songs addresses reminiscences and performances by local residents and visiting performers.
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The
Grange
Newton D. Kerr
Emmet E.addis
Ada Bauman
William G. Myers
Smithville
Adams Sisters
Boston
Grace Shearer
Ruth’ Birkpecki
Carmen André
William
Tax assessment and penalty on church car sale in Wooster
A misunderstanding over sales tax in Wooster led to an assessment against Moore and Rich Auto Agency for a car sold to Rev. Gi L. Grubb of the First Brethren Church. The church treasurer paid, and after city mayor involvement the agency paid the tax plus 15 percent penalty totaling about $40, with Grubb paying half.
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Ohio
Wooster
W.kornhood
Moore’& Rich Automobile Agency
Gi. L. Grubb
First Brethren Church
Roy Baker
City Hall
Orahood
Mr. Grubb
N. Mains
Sales Tax Department
The
Moore’ & Rich Agency
Townsend Organization Meeting Scheduled for Sunday Afternoon
A Townsend club organization meeting will be held in Branigan Hall on Sunday February 26 from 2 to 4 p m. The committee in charge states that excellent speakers from Cleveland will be present to assist in organizing.
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A. Townsend
Branigan Hall
Cleveland
Aastat
Dians
Gypsy girdle fashion note hints at new lease on life
A fragmentary fashion item discusses a gypsy girdle and a collar, suggesting a revival or fresh outlook in apparel. The text reads as a poetic or stylized note on color and form, reflecting period styling and potential trend signals.
Ashland College Sophomore Dodds Competes Nationally in Two Mile
Ashland College sophomore Gilbert Dodds of Mexico Indiana is gaining rare experience by racing the national two mile field before collegiate events. He just returned from the Millrose games in New York and meets in Boston where he faced Lon Lash Joe McCluskey and Tommy Deckard. Dodds previously showed strong form at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans finishing second behind Don Lash. His coach George Donges notes the rapid rise and Dodds continues to balance hotel work with study for the ministry at Ashland College.
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Ashland NQ
Gilbert Dodds
Ashland College
Mexico
Ind
New York
Boston
Millrose- Ames
A. A
Lon Lash
Indiana
Joe McCluskey
Tommy
Deckard
Sugar Bowl
New Orleans
Don Lash
Dodds
Ohio
New Concord
Bit Dodds
George Donges
Seconiary
Lash
Guinutes
Otter
Wayne County Faces Possible Cut in State Relief Funds
State relief funds may be cut off for Wayne County as officials argue the county has low indebtedness and could handle relief without state aid. Columbus meeting officials say many counties demand more money, making Wayne’s share appear small.
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Wayne County
Columbus
Thetyi Cace
Henry * Tr “Rablacon
Wayne
Unclear Text Note About Joint Checking Account
Fragmentary line mentions a joint checking account and a warning about opening if you're quarrelsome. lacks clear event or names to anchor a fuller summary.
Patriot celebration plans and quirky town notes
A fragmentary report hints at a 30 day plan for a patriotic celebration with preparations like souvenirs. The text mentions a book title misattribution and local chatter about town events, including a ball, a festival vibe, and various odd phrases and names.
Spring distribution of pheasants announced by Conservation Division
The Conservation Division announced a spring distribution of pheasants priced at $0,000 per scent. Birds will be planted in sections that were overshot to restore sex balance.
Classé of Stie te sd Bible Training Classes
Grubb announces teacher training classes to be held each Wednesday at 6 45 p m for Sunday school teachers and interdenominational purposes. Everyone in Rittman in victory is invited to attend these sessions.
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Rey
Grubb
Thermirat
Claus
Rittman
Ohio Salt Co. plant reopens after nine day shutdown
Workers entered the Ohio Salt Co. plant Thursday morning to begin preparations for production. An agreement reached Wednesday afternoon restores full operations by Feb 23 with all employees recalled to work under conditions prior to closing. Further negotiations for a new contract will follow.
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Ohio Sab.Co
The
Ohio Salt Co
Classified Ads Drive Quick Leads in The Rittoian Press
Advertisers report rapid results after placing notices in The Rittoian Press. A vendor says a classified ad appeared within 24 hours, helping him rent, locate rooms, or find buyers and job leads. The paper promotes its affordable ads as yielding fast outcomes.
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Poery
Auto Plates Go On Sale March First 1939
The 1939 motor vehicle license plates will be available starting March 1. Applications must be signed by the owner and include proper identification. No major changes to the licensing law are reported this year.
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M. Boodnok
Tito
Mra
Fredrick
World Day of Prayer Service Planned at U B Church
The United Brethren Church hosts the annual World Day of Prayer on Friday February 24 at 2 30 pm under the auspices of the local Federation of Missions. Cambridge NY singer Margaret Murdock will perform as part of the program followed by a fellowship supper for young people.
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Sésalong
Margaret Murdock
Cambridge
N.Y
United. Prabha Board
United ‘Brethren
Soung
Feligions Ife
Sidis
B.S. "Hendrickson
Vocal’ Federation
Pho
Indians Triumph Over Millersburg In Central Buckeye Match
Rittman Indians, weakened by influenza, overcame Millersburg 58 to 20 to clinch the Central Buckeye crown. Key players like Russell and Law contributed eight and six points as coach Young shuffled reserves.
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Rithman
Rome
Avera
RUE ‘Tisn
Young
Rittman
Buckeye
Millersburg
Minn
Indians Face Orrville in Weekend City League Action
Rittman High and Orrville square off Friday and Saturday as the Indians seek to clinch the league title. Coach Young plans to travel to Ashland for sectional tourney draw previews with Titman expected to enter Ashland State as a favorite.
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Rittman
Weason
Orrvile
Orrville
Andians
Wooster
Young Will Ro
Ash Att ‘Sonany
Titman
Will
Ashland
Kent
Wayne County Red Cross Chapter Annual Meeting Notes
An annual gathering of Wayne County chapter officers and members for the American Red Cross. Details on attendance and officer positions are listed among the readable fragments.
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Wayne
Amiericatt Red
Cross Hetil
Meeting of Rit tmen P Tr weaved literacy in Patriot program
A fragmentary note describes a meeting of attendees including Miss Mary Orr Miss Lucille Keel der and Sonn Afenda. They presented a patriots program and expressed appreciation for support and friendly attendance at the event.
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Rittmen
Deritha
Thair
Leach
Orr
Lucille
Keelder
Sonn
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