Mothers Band Seeks Community Support For New Uniforms
The band Mothers seeks community subscriptions and donations to fund new uniforms, with $300 still needed and a potential discount if purchased now. Mr Ebbs notes a guest soloist from Elkhart and Miss Correll, a high school senior, have won top honors. the Mothers Club canvasses local businesses to raise funds for the uniforms.
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Ciup Sf Rittman
Vs High
K M Wenger
Vsithectares
Ebbe
Sand Mothers Club
the & Sebel
Ebbs
Batty Cor
Elkhart
Rittman Indians Play Two Games This Weekend
The Rittman Indians scheduled two games this weekend after a Christmas break. Friday visit to Loudonville features a stiff test as Loudonville brings back most of last season’s lineup. Saturday the Indians travel to Doylestown for a rematch following a prior blowout win.
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Rittman Indians
Layman High Indians
Holtays
Rittman
Oime
Loudonvile
Loudonville
Ashland
Wooster
Amises
Doylestown
Doyles
Nwn
Henry Lea Teevee SiR Saree in China War Report
Henry Besa, Wooster graduate 1936, spoke at Rittman Rotary at noon about two years in China. He described buying pig bristles for rushes, wartime hardships, and the bombing that nearly killed him and his wife. He predicted China would eventually win the war and that they plan to return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saree
Henry Béesa
Ne Wooster
China
Rittman Rotary Club
Lee
Wooster Allége
Japan
Health Department Approves Rittman Water Works
State Health Department letters Grady Ingle report from Rittman Board of Public Affairs confirm the water softening plant operates satisfactorily. Visit by Thomas R. Lathrop and supervisor Milford notes tests to control corrosive water and copper pipe replacements improving service.
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State Department of Health
Grady Ingle
Rittman Board of Public Affairs
Board of Public Affairs
Rittman
Ohio
Thos. R. Lathrop
Rittman Water
Millford
Brenneman
Milford
Rittman Savings Near Million Dollar Resources Milestone
Rittman Savings Bank reports resources nearing one million dollars in the last quarter of 1938. The statement shows resources totaling about 908,993.34, rising steadily and likely to reach the million-dollar goal within the next year. An increase of roughly 60,000 over the 1937 year end of 995,317 is noted.
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Rittman Savings Bank
Presbyterian Hymnals Dedicated at Milton Church
Nea hymnals were dedicated at Milton Presbyterian Church during a service attended by Mrs Ia V To rah. Rev E S Vendricksom received a Kyran copy from the committee naming Voo A Garver and others as members. The books are published by the Board of Christian Education and edited by Clarence Peackvasen and Calvin pante.
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Nea
Milton Presbyterian
E S Vendricksom
Ice
Voo A Garver
CC B Shook
W M Prennenan G HO Cuppinger
Tébert
Board of Christian Education
Clarence Peackvasen
I Calvin Pante
Rittman Department Store Set for Saturday Opening
The new Rittman Department Store opens Saturday January seven with full stocks of fresh goods. Mr and Mrs Grella of Cleveland will manage assisted by Ray mond and Chester Altice and a daughter in law. The family previously ran a similar shop in Cleveland for 14 years. The store has been redecorated and gifts will be given at the formal opening.
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Block
Rittman Department Store
Records Reveal 69 Rittman Babies Born Year Past
Clerk Hugh Mc Cratkens records show 69 Rittman infants born in 1938 at Wadsworth hospital, with 12 boys and 20 girls. two stillbirths. Deaths total rose by seven from last year, reflecting births and deaths trends in the community.
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Rittman
Hugh" McCratkens
Ratton
Tetay
Births and notable listings in local records
January to December entries detail births to numerous local families including Kerr Trox, Rupp, Lambert, Long, Gavinsky, Steiner, Schar, Kennedy, Thompson and others with dates from January to December. The column lists parental names, child names, and birthdates, plus additional later entries noting other births and deaths.
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Harvey Kerr
Eileen Don
Muss Trox Don
Catehter
Donald W. Wolf
Donald Woodrow Jr
James Rupp
James Anthony Jr
Merlin Johnson
Kenneth Theodore
Reb
Fred Blough
Fred Eugene
Earl Alford
Maurice Eugene
Roland Edgar
Ear Burger
Charles Joseph
Edwin Reffert
Ann Cecella
Paul Csuhta
Eleanor Ann March
Earl Lambert
Patricia Agn
A F Copley
Charles Edward
Herbert Malone
Nancy Joyce
Peter E Long
Glenda Mae
Edward Hughes
David Bryan
Frank Gavinsky
Ruth
Ray
Louis
James
Richard Becera
James Oline
Paul Long
Margaret Louise
Melvin Kennedy
Robert LeRoy
Russell Thompson
Jack Erle
Ben Vaughn
Eula Mae
Quarland Jackson
Joanne Patsy
Harvey Kitts
Olla Harvey
Neal Bellamy
Glenn Darrow
Roy M. Trent
Larry Deane
Harry Britton
Ann Elizabeth
Harry Grinder
Kenneth Boyd
Carl Thomasetti
Stephen John
Henry Whitman
Drue Massie
W. A. Ciatter
Wilfred “Andrews Ir
Wayne Kurtz
Drummond Lyn
Comet Club Bouts Highlight Wednesday Fight Night
Local boxing card at Harold Morris features rising contender youth bouts. Illegible lines reference Rogers McGee and Fred Kahin among expected participants with details blurred.
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Harold Morris
Akron
Rogers McGee-bée
Fred Kahin
Arere
Bray
Cms
Os Marald
Morris
Ant Yeager
AVA
Nat
City Hall Shuffle Board Plans Postponed
Reading nots suggest April activity changes and a schedule for public events at City Hall. Saturday evening and midweek sessions are listed with times and locations, noting youth and adult programs in a community center setting.
High School Athletics Schedule Notice
A fragmented notice outlines weekly basketball events at the high school auditorium. Men play Monday evening 7 to 9 40, City basketball Tuesday 7 30 to 10 30, Wednesday school activities, Thursday women night 7 30 to 9 30. Directors urged to attend and assist with event setup and signage.
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Shuffie Board
Oys
Sefioaty
Iirb
Uller
Womert
Thurelige
Seo
Local recollections mix with quirky auction notes
A fragmentary column recalls Loretta Noble and a nationwide contest prize, then shifts to a humorous spring and New Year mood. It mentions a Ritman Post Office public auction Friday at 3 pm with Chum Hilty as auctioneer, offering a $6.53 C O D shrubbery package to the highest bidder.
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Loretta Noble
Hen Franklyn Sifres
Ed Elayss
Wansworth Wat
Rittman Post Office
Chum Hilty
Itany
Presbyterian January Calendar Announced
The January calendar lists events for the Presbyterian church including a first quarterly communion service January 8 at 10:30 am and a closing service January 10 at 7:20 pm as part of the Week of Prayer. An annual church night will cover reports, audit committee appointment, officer elections and a social hour. The January 15 financial canvass begins.
Town recreation group forms with Tuccinardi chair
AJ recreation group forms with Tuccinardi as chairman and Loyal Miller as vice. Indoor and outdoor activities planned with Gregg in charge of miscellaneous events. Meeting set for Monday night January 9 at City Hall to gather ideas and discuss funding and regulations for the village recreation program.
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Tuelnardiaway
Grounn
Milter
Charing Wales
Boyd Miller
Wollem’i Herka
Rod Tuce
Gregg
City Hall
Kittin
Tts
Committee On
Counel
Combined P T A Meeting Set for Wednesday
The Primary and Intermediate P T A groups of the Rittman association will hold a combined meeting on Wednesday January 11 at the Primary building. Parents of children from kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to attend as the program features a playlet by first grade students and talks by Mrs. Willard Havensien and Mrs. Paul Johnson on The Child and His Muses and The Citizen Goes To School with open discussion after each talk.
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Rittman P-r.As
Busi
Parente
Wilard Havensien
Paul Johnson
Lee
Village Council Discuss Water Mains Downgrade Plan
The Village Board and Board of Public Affairs held an informal meeting Tuesday night to discuss lowering water mains and paving streets in spring. Superintendent Carl Milord was tasked with completing a survey and determining the cost of the proposed improvement.
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Board of Public Affairs
Council
Reid
Notable births listed in local notices
Fragmented OCR shows line about a son born Wednesday morning January 4 and a boy born to Mr. and Mrs Victor Hoosier at Balt Street with references to accounts and agricultural agents. The text is garbled and partially unreadable, making full details unclear.
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Afr
Victor Hoosier
Balt Street
James
State
Phuredey
Wandering Names From a 190 World’s Fair Program
A fragmented report lists many figures and committees tied to a January meeting in a court room setting. It references a Soiree of notable speakers, plans for a program, and a San Francisco figure connected to a World’s Fair event.
Sunday Service Notes at Crown Church Mendota
Fragmented OCR summary shows multiple references to an afternoon program at the Crown Church in Mendota with a local pastor, sermons titled The Mestiontory sermon and other religious talks. The text lists speakers, attendees, and journal-like notes about services and lectures.
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Girvieoa
Iwete
Mendota
Hell
Satur
B. Fe Harte
Ion, Oliveri
Gikondor
Ely Lin
Arete Hota
Mlentiedurys Jnl
Nada Tha
Sertntures
Dan ‘Tel Kantfmany
Phenermi
Mayor Baker Report Highlights 1938 Community Work
The document reviews Mayor Baker’s 1938 achievements and council efforts in City Hall. It notes improvements on Main Street, street maintenance, new equipment for the fire and police departments, recreation programs, and public decorations. It emphasizes council meetings open to the public and Baker’s outreach to citizens through various projects and fundraising.
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Melon
Roy Baker
Aly
Jere ‘Ara
Council
Él Cted Publié
Recreation Board
Mulding Recreation
Iisloor
Mata St
Banit
Nk Telice
AML Council
Couneil
Manzinbale
A. Elvie
Rittman
Fox
iChty Hall
Salk -To
Baker
Mayors Court Ando Marshal Activity Summary
Record shows 134 individuals brought in for questioning. Of these, 56 were booked at the police dock and fined, ten more sent to county probate. Total fines listed around $64.90. Cases include gambling violations, driving offenses, liquor violations, and intoxication. Four defendants found not guilty. others discharged or pending.
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Sprobate
Epuet Fe
Collas le
Wooster Ausessest
Ania
Dyer
Sear Lees
Iecleeadt Ney SA
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Lea Teevee
State Health Dept
Rittman Savings “Resources
Presbyterian Hymnals
Earl Thompson
Martha Bee
William A Brown
Heyert Ane
Cletus Hardgrove
Sixte Marie
Qryat ¢ Wotawa
Carol Jean
Raymond Kins
Gene Ol
William Workman
Barbara
Donald Thompson
William Wayne
Everett @Kunstian
Albert Franklin
Merle Pitan
Thomas Edward
Wadsworth Hospital
Orin Schaefer
Anthony Clifford
Vernon Steiner
Daniel
Forrest Frank
Donald Scott
Dale Edward
Frank Wolf
Richard Frank
Robert Casebolt
Hugh Wsimam
Vincent Goffinet
Donald Richard
Merlin Hilty
William Joseph
Floyd Winkler
Melvin Floyd
Dee
Logan Snyder
Virginia Ann
G. Frnest Harrison
Ann Chris Ling
M E Sulwillson
David Eugene
Alice Ann Hiers
Kastey Sarko
Kenneth Theodore Johnson
Stillborn
Emma Elizabeth Kohler
Walter Baughman Depry
Pearl Jean Mohler
Alpha Omega
Leo E. Stoolmiller
Clara Belle
Hibinger
Elzabeth Rodager
Anne E. Killough
Lavina Houseworth
Samuel A. Baker
Hazel Emma
Doty
Long
Clementine Bell
Thompson
George
Rudye
Barbara Cuppinger
Scania
Des
Homers Potrar
Welley Val
Lounar
Welt
Iaya Ate
Elie Tormutals
Annmal Jackson
Ian Lobe
Cotten
Wooster Tre Committee of Ten
Mo Ganeral Atyangamonte
Raymond Nes
Harold c Kronf
Mia
Howard Pantin
Johny Wiltr
Meanquet
John’ Kenyeth
Tickwits
Scout Muste
Alfred Canbory
Mraz
Karki Corel
Fubbietty
Attet
Tyanty
Sei Ptory
San’ Fraticieco’adamong Actiat
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Cefemoniea
Ninrahalth Besa
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Tong Burg
Nora
Wiike
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