03 Jan 1929
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an event in Nesey eos Site involving Alex and Doatal-siee with a car crash near Be y. The text mentions a town southsots and a praised figure, with scattered references to a 2H 2 wag and a Wade 2 ery 5 data point, plus machine and page fragments.
A midnight Sunday fire gutted the Kerley residence on Sterling Road. The family escaped in their night clothes, awakening to smoke. The cause is believed to be overheated furnaces. Firefighters responded quickly, but the home was largely destroyed. Mrs Kerley and one child stay with relatives, while two other children are with another aunt. The house was owned by Albert Goffiner and carried some insurance.
Daniel Steiner, a lifelong Milton Township resident, died last Saturday morning near town at about 85 years old. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at His Mennonite Church with Rev. Enos Hartzler officiating. burial followed in the church cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs. Heuben King and siblings Gideograt Orrviller and Amos of Smithville.
Florence EMAllen, a member of the court, is described amid turmoil as beneficiaries of a new law move toward higher pay. The item notes a seat and governance themes, hinting at shifts in political power and potential salary changes.
County Superintendent Garver and others attended the annual state teachers meeting at Co ene Bald last Thursdays and Fridays. Garver was elected twice president of the superintendent department, with details of village schools and regional education discussed.
Mr and Mrs William Swartz and family returned last Thursday evening to attend the golden wedding anniversary of her parents Mr and Mrs H B Foster. A reading by cousin Gertrude Irwin and a touching tribute by Mr Foster highlighted the program. The couple received many gifts and about 150 dollars in gold.
A garbled OCR extract lists scattered names and roles, references to a meeting in 1928, and partial phrases about officials and dates. The legible portions mention a secretary Mrs Me ReBenchy and individuals such as Conrad, Steiner, Musser, and Doris, but no coherent event or outcome emerges.
Mr and Mrs J W Chariton of Fourth St entertained many out of town guests at an all day New Year party. Attendees included Me, sna, Ered Kitt, Mr and Mrs tardishitt Tel and Rogaberry and daughter Caroline, Thomas, Stanley and William Hutchison of Akron Maud West of Youngstown and Miss Lizzie Reed a recent visitor from England.
The 2Died at Sterling The Ntte Y-months old daughter of Mr. and Mr. Russell Hart of Sterling succumbed to pneumonia after several weeks. Janet Marcind was the only child. Funeral services were held from the family home Tuesday with Rev. Mister Shelley of the Wadsworth Mennonite Church officiating. Burial followed in Sterling. Mr Hart works at Brenneman Brewery and is brother of BE O Hart of the altomes schools.
A historical report notes sleds sold poorly during the Christmas rush this year, with snow shortage cited and a shift toward autos as a dominant holiday transport trend. Retailers mention dwindling demand across state establishments and a late-season dip in toy and children's merchandise sales.
A small ceremony at the Catholic parsonage in Orrville united Suis Genevieve Gruver and Ar Reno Hardgrove before Rev Fr Mahoney. The couple, attended by Eugenia Gruyero and Eddie Reffert, returned to the bride’s home for a 20 guest dinner. She works in the cloak department at the Perlistein store. he is with Ohio Boxboard Co. The couple plan a short wedding trip after the celebration.
Incoherent OCR fragment references governors, administration, and political figures. Mentions election timing and national context but lacks clear events or names due to corrupted text.
Columbus reports significant progress in aviation over the past year as state officials cite a statement from Tom Royer of the Joint Legislative Committee on Aviation and the Ohio Chamber. The advancement is linked to anniversary events and ongoing efforts in advancing air technology and industry within the state.
The brother of the Yoder sisters, Mark Yoder, was killed in an automobile accident while returning to Chicago from Christmas with Miss Ida Yoder and another companion. A second passenger was seriously injured. all three were in a Mississippi vicinity on the way to Chicago when the crash occurred.
A West Salem versus Rittman basketball game is canceled because West Salem cannot travel this week. A replacement matchup is arranged between Middlebranch, coach Allerding’s hometown, and Rittman High for Saturday night, expected to be a competitive showpiece.
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