Incoming mayor Seaver to be sworn in New Year
The note confirms Mayor Seaver will be sworn in by outgoing Mayor Ford on New Year's Day. Other officers including Village Clerk Charles Shaffer, Marshal Jack Thomas, and Board of Public Affairs member Ralph McKinney will be sworn in by Mayor Seaver at the first council meeting. The Rittman Press extends New Year wishes for service.
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Wm. Shultz
Eugene Groff
Emmet Addis
Charles Shaffer
Marshal
Jack Thomas
Board of Public Affaire
Ralph McKinney
WE. McCartney
Raymond Cleckner
Seaver
Ford
Creston
Carl Jordon
W. E. Bechtel
B. A. Romich
Marettal
Raymond Howell
Fragmented OCR item about stations and doctors
Fragmented text mentions stations and doctors with garbled phrases. No clear events, entities, or dates readable for a proper summary.
Government Plans P 900,000 Allocation
Fragmentary text shows references to a large sum labeled as government funding and mentions of sales sites in Dallas Texas and a Texas Centennial event. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear context or coherent outcome. It also references individuals or groups in Westchester and New York.
Patra Opens New Year Amid Busy Social Scene
A bustling start to the year features Patra with engagements and social fixtures under consideration. Wadsworth engagement and peer contacts shape plans as crowds gather and informally assess opportunities.
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Patra
Wadsworth
Legion Post Tops Member Quota in Rittman
The Rittman American Legion post in district 10 Ohio department surpassed its 48 member quota by one before January 1, totaling 45 former service members the largest local post ever. The membership drive was led by chair Harry Heffelman with Commander Warren Bodager and Adjutant C L Stearns. Officers plan to attend Creston county past commanders banquet.
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Rittman
American Legion
Ohio
Harry Heffelman
Warren Bodager
C. L. Stearns
Creston
Coasting Thrills Revived by Chill and Firemen
A fragmented report describes a coastal or sled event dubbed coasting revived by warmth and community groups. Mentions adults and youngsters enjoying the activity with local volunteers, weather notes, and youth participation. The garbled text references a weather element and public involvement without clear names or dates.
Pearce Peareatis Club Sets Cast for The Man From Nowhere
The Pearleatis Club selected the cast for The Man From Nowhere to be staged January 29. Cast includes Florence Kraus, Dale Myers, Ella Bartholomy, Ellen Gano, Goldie Springer, G. W. Jehndrevin, Wayne Jorr, Ellaworta Kimt, Russell Schmollinger, and Donald Thompson.
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Maatues Creetons
Dre Rai
Can Ris
Florence. Kraus
Dale Myers
Hilty Marry New Year Bride at West Ohio Ave
Miss Marguerite Dowd of 60 B Ohio Ave will wed Willard Hilty of 70 N Third St at their West Ohio Avenue home. Rev B J Hendrickson to officiate in a ceremony attended by immediate family only. Both sets of families share ties to Rittman and Wooster College.
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Rittman
Miss Dowd
Ruttian High
Ohio ‘Boxboard
Hilltyalae
Wooster Colleg
Post Omicess
Wents Sohto Avenue
Imarelag
Santa
Sam Escovitz
Rittman Savings Bank
Salt Co
Ohio Salt Co
Branigan’s
Will Rogers
Bill of Desire for 1936 Read by The Rittman Press
The Press seeks reader reactions to a civic project list deemed necessary. Starting these items in the new year would mark an achievement, with periodic reminders on progress. Citizens may add to the must list and share opinions via the provided contact number.
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the Rittman Press
Uncle Sam
Rittman Unveils Plans for New Municipal Building and Housing Drive
The proposal outlines a municipal building, at least ten new homes to start a genuine building program, a Main Street style initiative, housing requirements for workers, shade tree planting on 100 lots, and a dam across the River Styx valley as part of the Muskingum Conservancy District project.
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Rittman
River Styx Valley
Muskingum
Community’s wish list for Rittman public life
A humorous inventory of local wants ranging from council meeting access and street safety to better utilities, Christmas bonuses, competitive prices, restrooms, traffic signals, and cultural events. The list mixes civic improvements with lighthearted requests and quirky proposals from residents.
First New Year Baby Welcomed in Chippewa and Creston Townships
The Rittman Press announces a First New Year Baby program for 1936 in Chippewa and Creston townships. Parents must phone time and parents’ and physician’s details to The Rittman Press and have the physician confirm in writing. Winners will receive gifts from local merchants including a baby toilet kit, free family meal, gasoline, groceries, shampoo, and baby spoon and fork.
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Canaan
Creston
Doylestown
Chippewa
Rittman Press
Zay
Chippewa Township
Cleckner
Leployis
galdons-of-Sinclair-gasoline
Zody
Ruth
Adecewate
Aby
Ritz
Correstown
Creston and
Doyles, Vent
New Officers Named for Rittman U B Sunday School
Rittman United Brethren Sunday School reelected Walter Shook as superintendent. Six new officers were named and ten leaders returned to posts. Assistant superintendent Harold Steiner. Junior superintendent Evelyn Harter. Dorothy Kohler as assistant. Secretaries Rosemary McGee and Doris Hoover. treasurer Mrs. D R Nites. Pianists Levine Harpster Vivian Clark. choristers Mrs. Paul Johnson Byron Mchilicky. Librarians Ladema Hke and Rose Marion Wilson. Cradle roll supervisors include Mrs. Roy Welling and Mrs. Walter Keen, with others listed.
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Rittman United Brethren Sunday School
Walter Shook
Harold Steiner
Evelyn Harter
Dorothy Kohler
Rosemary McGee
Doris. Hoover
D. R. Nites
Levine Harpster
Vivian Clark
Paul Johnson
Byron
Ladema
Hke
Rose
Marion ‘Wilson
Readers reveal hopes for 1936 in Wayne County poll
Reporters question readers across northern Wayne county about their No 1 wish for 1936. Answers vary from happiness and prosperity to world peace and more money. Notables include Mayor Galehouse seeking a new municipal building and others praying for health, employment, and better times.
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Aitman Press
Wayne County
James B. Galehouse
Rittman
Ed Woyat
Sol Schumann
Salt Co
Main St
Charlies Goffinet
St. Ann’s Altar Society
Marshallville Sincere New Year Wishes Reflect Local Hopes
A 1936 community survey in Marshallville collects candid hopes from residents. Names include 2 Rittman Boxboard worker seeking abolition of street gambling, C D McIntyre desiring more work and restrained spending, barber Shade Blair hoping for economic revival, Diz Householder aiming for basketball success, auto painter Dutch Beyler wishing for ten Ducks, and Ade Krites wishing for organized baseball.
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Rittman
Ohio
Marshallville
C. D. McIntyre
Shade Blair
Richard
Diz Householder
Glanbis
Wayne County
Dalton
Krite
Beyler
William
Isch
Adrian
Ade” V. Krites
Ex-Hi Cage
New Year Greetings Sent From Creston Subscribers
Creston subscribers expressed New Year wishes to the Rittman Press with varied responses. Some criticized the idea as silly while others extended health happiness and prosperity through messages from residents like Mr and Mrs Charles Beal Mrs Hazel Kerachner Dr and Mrs R J Baird Mr and Mrs Herman Bartholomy and more.
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Creston
Rittmaxh
Yafnor
Sven
Rey
Mra
P. Michel
A. E. Stockham
F. A
Doylestown Voters Eye Water Works and Sewer Plans
Doylestown residents press for rapid waterworks and sewer installation in 1936 with officials in Washington urged to cut red tape. Mayor elect B B Seaver Bar advocates cooperation across party lines to efficiently manage village affairs and speed up progress on the long debated project.
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Raymond Cleckner
B. W. Stepfield
Doylestown
B. B. Seaver Barthis
Washington
New Year Wishes From Local Citizens Gathered
A casual survey of residents shows varied New Year wishes from J B Amstutz 85 who hopes all live to please, to others urging world revival and an end to alcohol. Local figures including school staff and township officials express desires for honest leadership, neutral stance in war, and improved relief and public service.
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Sterling
J. B. Amstutz
Ry Ae Vidson
Ishoda
Sama Day
F.C. Glover
United States
D. H. Hart
Young
Russell
Hart
Cashier
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Stepfield Pharmacy
J. W. Harmon
Patterson's Market
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United Brethren
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Keen
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Ber Romich
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