Milton area notes and a rambling rural school feature
A local column covers a Milton Rural High School vocal class taught remotely by Supt. Sinclair, a humorous bathroom-style anecdote about the publisher’s ceiling breach during a Jerry bombing scare, a tax deadline reminder tied to the Ides of March, a note on St Patrick’s Day army lottery planning, and social observations about public displays near Rittman High.
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C E. Springer
Milton
Sterling
Ohio license plates go on sale starting March 2
Registrar Mrs KR V Fredrick announces new 1942 Ohio plates in dark green on white. Cars may display them anytime after March 2, but all cars must carry new plates by April 1. Special tag numbers require advance applications and prepayment, with truck tags now available in all 88 counties. Old tags are sought for salvage for the victory campaign.
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Ohio
Fredrick
Depu
Defense Industries
Indian Daggers Fall To Medina 23 18 In Tilt
Medina defeats Indian Daggers 23 to 18 as Indians play mainly freshmen and sophomores without Zivkovich Maslak and Rupp. Garfido and Elliott lead Medina with 8 points each while Seebauer adds 7 for the locals. Reserves earlier won 17 to 19 with Graf Moyer Berry scoring four each for Indian reserves.
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Medina
Earl
Tailivee
Garfido
Guara
Elliott
Rargy
Seebauer
Graf
Moyer
Berry
Kuzovsky
Revival Meetings Planned at Salt Street Mission
A series of three revival services will be held at Salt Street Mission from Friday March 6 to Sunday March 8. Roy Dunn of the Cleveland Bible College will lead the evangelistic sessions and present many illustrated drawings. Harold Snyder will assist with special music as meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. each evening. The public is urged to attend.
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Mission
Salt Street
Roy Dunn
Cleveland Bible Chege
Harold Snyder
Delayed Action On Boxboard Proposals Stalls Council Approval
Draft lottery details set for March 17 under the Selective Service Act. Third lottery drawn in Washington with 8000 to 9000 capsules as registrants aged 20 to 44 will receive order numbers. Calls expected after May, with War Department quotas from 21 to 29 as needed. questionable timing for new registrants amid ongoing safety and legal considerations.
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National Selective Service
Selective Service Act of Isd
Washington
Lewis
Hershey National Draft
War Department
Pledge for Americans President Roosevelt outlines wartime pledge
The President sets out a three point pledge for every American to support the war effort. Do not work in disputes until resolved by mediation. Do not seek special gains for any group. Give up conveniences and modify routines if the nation asks, signing to show commitment.
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Roosevelt
Local Victory Book Drive Surpasses 350 Books Collected
Rittman and nearby residents contributed to the Victory Book Campaign led by Kenneth W Osborne. More than 350 volumes were packed for shipment to Wayne County sorting centers in Wooster with plans to send to army camps naval bases USO clubs and other military stations. Ohio librarians and officials say the drive is part of a nationwide effort to supply service members with reading material.
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Rittman
Kenneth W Os- Berne
Wooster
Wayne Countians
Ohio
Paul A . Noon
Weimers
Sheey
Rittman Savings Rank
Osborne
USO
Marchant Marine
We Apologize For Press Subscription Shortfall
A notice acknowledges an under supply after a surge in new subscriptions. The paper apologizes for missed copies last week and explains the press run was insufficient to cover all new subscribers. It assures readers they will receive their paper this week via malls and promises this blunder will not recur.
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Ser
C.e Dobbin
Redt
State sales tax receipts fall despite 1942 week gains
Tax receipts show a drop for the state with a week’s total around 48 400 dollars reported for February. The figure trails the same week in 1941, indicating a slower tax intake though a few categories edge up.
Births Reported From Wadsworth Hospital
A 7 lb son named Thomas was born to Mr and Mrs Murray Kissinger at Wadsworth Municipal Hospital on Saturday February 21. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Clyde Kindig of N Fourth Street on Friday February 206 at the same hospital. Another daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Gordon of Park Street on Sunday February 22 at Wadsworth Municipal Hospital.
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Uncle Sim
Harold Schwartz
W. W. Schwartz
The
Wooster Draft Board
Army
Schwartz
Fort Heyes
Columbus
Murray Kissinger
Thomas
Wadsworth Municipal Hospital
Clyde Kindig
N. Fourth St
Charles Gordon
Park St
New Feature Promotes Tax Education In Ohio Press
The Ohio State Department of Conservation introduces a new educational series in the Press featuring two columns of cartoons on conservation and wildlife. The series aims to inform hunters fishermen and citizens about conservation efforts and will run weekly for a month with cartoons mailed to readers.
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Ohio State Department of Conservation
Ohio
New Army standards loosen dental and eye rules for draftees
National Headquarters Selective Service System announced new Army physical requirements to widen the pool of available men. The changes allow inductees with fewer teeth and better eligibility for those with corrected vision, directing local boards to reconsider many previously deferred registrants.
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Army
Tocal
National Headquarters, Selective Service System
Discussions On Proposals For Economy Measures
A city council report from the Investigating committee headed by the city engineer outlines hazards of safety in two proposals and possible claims against the village as outcomes from the plans. The discussion signals planned economy measures and precautionary steps to address identified risks.
Rural-Urban Rotary Meeting Highlights Agricul tural Research
Edmund B Creest director Wooster Agricultural Experiment Station spoke to Rotarians on land use and the economy. He cited research advances boosting corn yields and dairy herd improvements, noting the social effects of farming methods and rising food production as population shifts continue. The session covered local issues about railroad crossings, street maintenance, water works salary, street lighting, and traffic concerns with Rittman Package Company deliveries. A city fund balance of 1 068 in general, 32 maintenance, and 3 696 water funds was reported, awaiting county funds.
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United States
Edmund Becrest
Ohw
Willingtons
Secrest
Feik
John Flaner
Wtichho
Ray Hartzler
Rationing of Sugar To Start After March 7
Government officials announce sugar rationing will begin after March 7 under the War Production Board. Schools and local rationing boards will register consumers and issue stamp books, each stamp worth 12 ounces of sugar. Each family member receives a book with 28 stamps for weekly use, with new books issued every 28 weeks. Continuous registration and purchase procedures will extend nationwide.
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War Production Board
Nalar
Bovk
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Ernest Harrison
Borg
Rittman Press
Sammy
Rittman High School
Rotary
Thresa Welf Leatherman
Ramee Tenn
Ebright
Wayne County
Elemup
Oman
National Headquarters
Actia'ture
Industrial Ave
River Styx
East
Corporation
Ohio Boxboard Company
Board of Public Affairs
Water Works Company
Milford
Ordh
Maner
Ae Ans
TTAT
Cme
Ufo
Counneibe
Rittman Package Company
State Street
Comercof
Ohio Avenue
Sts Prest Dainsell
Charles Heffelman
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