Council Sets Up Estimated Appropriations for City Finance
The council met at City Hall on Monday night with Mayor Baker presiding. Committees were chosen and salaries set including mayor, treasurer, clerk and solicitor. General fund totals include 203 dollars for the council, 3242 for the mayor, 650 for the treasurer, 450 for the clerk, 225 for the treasurer, 30 for the solicitor and 356 for legal advertising. A safety fund allocation of 4860 dollars was approved.
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Millage
City Hall
Baker Preding
Erusnadb
Recreation Board Adopts Constitution For Rittman Group
The Rittman recreation committee approved a constitution at City Hall naming a nine member board for a three year term. It outlines purpose, eligibility, officer duties, meeting schedule, and committees including Playground Indoor Activities Picnics and related projects.
Rittman Infants Headline Town Cattle Drive Farm News
Paul Gillman Jr with assistants from Sterling leads first cattle drive on Rittman Sterling road aided by Charles Garrison Alvin Malbach and others. The event showcases young Paul Gillman Sr’s growing cattle operation near Mot Hosmer farm as the community aids and observes the drive amid local remodeling and farm moves.
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Whtel
Paltfr
Paul Gillman Jr
Sterling Paul Gillman
Charles Garrison
Alvin Malbach
Pauli
Paul Gillman
Higy Opens Sleepy Owl Cafe This Weekend
Higy unveils Sleepy Owl Caray with a formal opening this Friday and Saturday. The new building on route XN near the corporation limits offers a complete beverage line and ample parking, according to Mr Higy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Higy
Corporation Limits
Rittman Relative Attends Ohio Governor Inauguration
Miss Laurabel Mooney of Rittman public schools attended the inauguration of Ohio governor Jono Bricker in Columbus. A niece of Bricker, she toured the governor's mansion, breakfasted at the Deshler-Wallick, sang at the Madison County luncheon, and joined a 2 500 guest tea at the Mansion before returning to Rittman.
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Laurabel Mooney
Rittman Public
Jono Bricker
Ohio
Columbus
Miss Mooney
Mr Bricker
Ella Mooney
Deshler-Wallick
Madison County Glee Club
Madison County
State House
Laura Bricker
Rittman
Ella Major
Re elect Schwartz President of School Board 1939
Rietman board of education held a meeting at the high school Monday night and re elected Schwartz as president. Shook was chosen vice president and Melvin Ritter rehired as clerk for one year. Building grounds and committees were named and an auditorium addition was proposed with an estimated cost of 1,000 dollars in the 1939 budget. The board approved the 1939 general and bond retirement funds and discussed band uniforms and minor repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garver
Velvin Ritter
General Fund
Frederick Ebbs
Rand Mothers Club
Bibbs
A. Garver
Homer Forrer
School Citizenship Topic for P T A Meeting
The regular P T A meeting will be held Monday evening January 16 at 7 30 in Rittman High School auditorium. Teachers and parents from the junior and senior high schools sponsor the program with discussion on the topic School Citizenship. All interested in the welfare of Rittman public schools are urged to attend.
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P-T A
Rittman High School
Rittman Public Schools
Presbyterian Officers Elected for Coming Year
Austen Presbyterian Church held its annual meeting on Wednesday night naming officers for the coming year. Troit Alexander was elected to the session and several board positions were filled including Mra A L Ebert as organist and GooH Clippinger as treasurer. The budget totals 536 for current expenses 19 for depenences and 150 for sinking fund with reports favorably received.
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Austen Presbyterian Church
Troit Alexander
Haney
Shook
OR Rotter
Mra A L Ebert
Mra HooClippinger
Gooh
Ko Shook
Mr Cuppinger
Khato
Glenn Riezier
A Ta
Press Office Undergoes Extensive Remodeling
The Rittan Press office and shop are undergoing remodeling with aluminum ceiling rewalls and gray lower walls. Repainting brightens the shop and improves lighting. The office is re arranged to create more space and will be repainted soon for a vastly improved appearance.
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Rittan Press
Joe Miller Named Scoutmaster for Troop 405 In Rittman
Joe Miller of Ohio Boxboard Co. succeeded Charles Bradshaw as Scoutmaster of Rittman Boy Scout Troop 405 at the Monday meeting. The troop plans a weekend Camp Manatee trip, leaving Friday and returning Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Miller
Ohio Boxboard Co
Rittman
Charles Bradshaw
Camp Manatee
Hears Report of Xmas Expense at January Meeting
Bitar the Agoermtje chaired a January session at City Wall and heard a detailed report on the three fold Christmas program expenses. Ernest Hartson reported cash payout of 21.73 with 67.50 in contributions from multiple local groups.
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Bitar
City Wall
Ait Way Prevy
Ohio Boxboard Co
Marion Reserve Flower Co
Ed Elsasa
Membeship Committee
Phon
Ralph Krabll
Ritman
Band Mothers Appreciate Donor Thanks for Band Canvass
The Band Mothers club thanks all who donated to the band in the recent canvass. Every response was welcomed and the donors will be listed in the next concert program. If any organization or individual was missed, send a donation to be included.
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Band Mothers Club
Christmas Seal Reminder To Mrs J R
A clipped note urges Mrs. J R to send Christmas Seal funds promptly. The reminder stresses that the money is needed now and that the report of sales must be made out immediately.
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J. R
Salex
Jackson Day Banquet to Feature Senator Bioender
Jackson Day Banquet scheduled for Wednesday in Wooster with United States Senator Allen J. Biender of Louisiana expected to deliver the keynote address. The 84th annual event will honor the state and feature speakers, music, and a full committee lineup coordinating tickets, arrangements, and reception details.
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Wooster
Senator Ellender
Louisiana
McE -Church
United State
Allen J. Biender
Am Kropt
Orrvil
Washington
de Hown
Alabama
Eilender Ta
New Orleans
Bay
Nth
Ni Eilender
Ant
Fariner
Lantstinn
Charley Sawyer Hae
Wonalet
Adrian Am- Sum
Tickata
Handa
Joan
He Ecommittee Ga Tleketw
Vaya
Haymoul Morgay
Menue Amnouteen
Judeana
Saunders
Shrove
Eventig -Anik
Kip Vost Warrison
Wig Millman Pros
Old Age Assistance Payments Reported for Ohio and Wayne County
The State Division of Aid for the Aged reports December payments of 2,671,522 dollars to 111,736 needy elderly statewide, with Wayne County totaling 1,736 recipients receiving 19 dollars average per person. The program funds half the aid from federal sources and the remainder from state profits.
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Columbus
Ohio
Wayne County
Reaper
Rittman to Face Millersburg and Coventry This Weekend
Rittman plans two games this weekend at Millersburg Friday night and Coventry Saturday. Millersburg holds a strong home record, while Coventry has been strong this season. Both opponents are formidable in the Greater Akron Metropolitian or Central Buckeye leagues.
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Rittman Angers
Millersburg
Tongue
Coventry
Tadics Altoult
Milleesburg
Provida
Real Fear Tors
Indians
Zero de Ohine
Y Covanigg
Greater
Akron
Banik Stockholders Reelect Officers and Directors
Banik Savings Bank held its annual meeting on Wednesday afternoon and reelected the same board of directors and officers for 1939 by unanimous vote. Directors include We M. Brenneman, R V Fredrick, J Krabill, D R Lance, E R Lance, E Steines, Be McConnell, A H Thomas, and GH Cuppingers. Officers are E R Lance President, Es McConnell Vice President, St J Krabi Cashier and Secretary, C B Norton Assistant Cashier.
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Thy” Tittmai Savings
We M. Brenneman
R- V. Fredrick
J. Krabill
D. R. Lance
E. R
Lance
E. Steines
Be McConnall
A. H
Thomas
R. Lance
Es McConnell
J.” Krabi
Norton
Ritman Department Store Opens to Happy Crowds
The Ritman department store held a successful opening day with about 500 attendees including men women and children. Attractive souvenirs and ties were given away as gifts. The Gretta family hosted the event expressing appreciation for patronage and promising continued effort to provide the best possible day.
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Ritman
Aueteria
Gretta Family
Acs
Grettax
Gretta
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W. A. Garver
Charles Wald
C C Grege
Aows
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Recreation Board
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Joe Mowneurman
James Grove
Roy Welling
OW Osborne
Joe Brown
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Etree
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Fliret
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Mot Hosmer
New Gov
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Band Mothers
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Yarry Niennemen
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Mia In
Hower
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Heins
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Cal
University of California
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