Rittman Grange installs officers of Friday January 7
The Rittman Grange held its Friday meeting at Rittman during which officers were installed. Masters and secretaries filled posts including Henry Wirth as Master Alvin Steiner Overseer, Marcella Simpson Ceres and Ruth Wanry Lady Assistant Steward. Guilford Center to present a play January 14 at 3 p.m with free admission upon ticket at the door.
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Rittman Grange
Rittman
Henry Wirth
Alvin Steiner
Ernest AfeConnell
Maurice Simpson
Ass’t
Harold Simpson
Rufus Boyer
Clyde Collier
Donald Boyer
Roy Wirth
Ceres
Marcella Simpson
Pomona
Mary Wirth
Flora
Betty Fixler
Ass’t. Steward
Mary Jane Flath
Xec
Melvin Beachy
Robert Beachy
Marvin Haney
Anna Mae Wirth
Elton Bore
Dale Wirth
Chae
Sdnas the Plath
Elolfse Kissinger
Roger Lance
Junior Steiner
Lois Haney
Pomo‘na
Ruth Wanry
Frances Simpson
Guilford Center
Akron Choir To Sing Here Sunday Night Program At Presby Church
The Akron Firestone Park M E E choir will perform a music program at the evening service following a Sunday morning concert by Dr. James Anderson of Wooster who brings a charted study of church life. The annual congregational meeting Wednesday approved all organizational reports and elected C B Petit and Ernest Harrison trustees, with Mrs A L Ebert as organist and G H Clippinger treasurer.
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Presbyterian
James Anderson
Wooster
Winklag
Board of Christian Education
Firestone Park M. EE
Akron
William Schlup
Rittman Church
Mendelssohm
Woodward
Texcaliing
Holton
Bethlehem
Ashford
Russ Raemi Miller
Rex Sager
ES. Hendrickson
C. B. Petit
Ernest Harrison
A. L. Ebert
G. H. Clippinger
B.shook
Board of Trustees
Emch Announces Removal Sale For Central Market
The Rittman Press reports Paul Emch moving Central Market from its longtime site to a temporary store at 252 South Main Street where Ideal Food Market operates. Emch keeps the Central Market name and phone number. Stoolmiller Brothers plan to run a meat market and grocery at Emch's vacated location.
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Emch
Rittman Press
Central Market
Paul Emch
S. Main St
Emech
L. E. Stoolmiller
Gentral—Mmarket
Stoolmiller
Lawrence
Robert
Telephone booth theft puzzles Ohio Central
Local authorities investigate the disappearance of a pay telephone from the booth at the Ohio Central Telephone office in Columbus. The unit containing $4 to $5 in change was torn from the wall and wires cut after midnight last Friday. No sign of the instrument or its insides has been reported. possible motive unclear.
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Ohio Central Telephone Corp
W. Ohio
17 Rittman Babes Born In Hospital At Wadsworth
List of 1937 and 1987 births from Rittman and Wadsworth shows families welcomed through year with multiple births noted. Entries include names of parents and birth dates from January to December across several households in the area.
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Rittman Babes
Wadsworth
Ritman Press
Rittman
Wadsworth Hospital
Rittman Village
R. T. Marlery
RP. Melvin
G.D. Hawkins
Marek
E. Veney
J. Mr. Hilea
Mya
R. D. Wenger
LeRoy Rohrer
Willis Yeager
Earl Dil
Birthday Ball Planned Here
Rittman and Wayne County plan a Birthday Ball to aid infantile paralysis research. The 20 30 club of Wooster will sponsor the main county event at Wooster. Rittman plans a dance at City Hall Auditorium likely Friday or Saturday January 28 or 29. C E Rhonemus is local chairman with Ernest Harrison and Mayor Roy W Baker assisting. Further announcements will follow next week.
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Rittman
Wayne County
20 30 Club of
Wooster
City Hall
C. E. Rhonemus
Ernest Harrison
Gigandet Estate Valued. Gigandet dies at 75
The Lewis J. Gigandet estate, who died at his home last Friday at 75, is estimated at 16900. Appraisers listed are W. W. Bodager, C. E. Wilson and J. B. Gatehouse, Julia C. Quimby named administratrix. Next of kin include three adult children Ma Bide E. Wheeler Edward J. Grandet and Martha V. Beery.
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Lewis J. Gigandet
W. W. Bodager
C. E. Wilson
J. B .Gatehouse
Julia. C. Quimby
Ma Bide E. Wheeler
Edward J. Grandet
Martha V. Beery
Parents of Rittman Woman Celebrate 69th Anniversary
The Morris Herald reports Mr. and Mrs. Morris Foster celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary at home on Christmas Day. They extended their day with a ride to Aurora to visit relatives, as photographed with Mrs. Wm. Swartz of 8 First Street.
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Morris Herald of
Morris
H. B. Foster
Wm. Swartz
First St
Aurora
This Cow Sets Unique Daily Milk Record
A Holstein cow owned by D M Hartman near Riftman has produced twins in six freshening periods with five different twin calves. The cow currently yields about 60 pounds of milk daily and stands as a record Hartman aims to share with other dairy farms.
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Sax
D M Hartman
Old Limites
Riftman
Mr. Hartman
Ate Hart
Recreation Program for Rittman Youths Endorsed
Citizens urge a summer recreation program for boys and girls in Rittman to replace gang allure with clean sportsmanship. The Rittman Press backs the plan, arguing direct showing over preaching builds courage and civic spirit, with future champions and leaders possible through active youth programs.
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Rittman Press
Rittman
Wayne county to widen highway from Rittman to Sterling
Wayne county commissioners announced no damages will be allowed as the proposed widened highway from the end of West Ohio near Rittman to Sterling proceeds. Four claims were filed for moving gas lines barns and yard damage, with assurances to minimize impact and boost property value.
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Wayne County
Rittman
Sterling
EB E. McConnell
Wooster
Ernest Wald
Minerva Wald
Camil Wald
Helen Wald
Peter M. Rich
Paul Glasgow
Ows County No. 59
W. Ohio
Rittman-Sterling
Erie ‘All
Sterling-Seville
Salt Truck Overturns on Icy Diagonal Street
Paul A Raubenolt of Ashland driving a loaded salt truck failed to stay in control on Diagonal street. The vehicle slid into a drainage ditch at Flint and Diagonal, overturning and dumping sacks of salt. Crew from Cooper and Son reloaded the cargo and righted the truck with only minor damage to a door and fender.
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Paul A Raubenolt
Ashland
Naubenolt
Second St
Flint
Ohio Salt Co
Cooper & Son
Officers and Directors Chosen At Rittman Bank
Rittman Savings Bank held its annual meeting in the directors room. Officers for the year include President EB R Lance Vice President Ernest McConnell Secretary-Cashier R J Krabik and a financial committee list. Board members include G H Clippinger E R Lance Ernest McConnell Ezra D Steiner Wm Branneman D R Lance A H Thomas and R J Krabill.
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Rittman Savings Bank
EB. R. Lance
Ernest McConnell
R. J. Krabik
E. R. Lance
Ezra D. Steiner
G.H. Clippinger
J. Krabi
Wm. Branneman
Clothing Exchange Opens Boy Scout Aid Drive
Rev Hendrickson announces Arnett Ferguson as chairman of the clothing exchange to aid the community fund drive. Ferguson will staff the City building 9 am to 4 pm Saturday to collect clothing and other articles, with Boy Scouts assisting and transporting items upon request.
Funeral Saturday for Alice Hers
Alice Anne Hers daughter of Mr and Mrs Mary Hirg of 139 N Second will be buried in Valley Cemetery Saturday following a funeral service at home at 2 o'clock. The Reverend M R Henrickson will officiate. Friends may call at the family residence from 7 to 9 p m. pallbearers listed include Schroi ber Williams Over Aol Kohler Ritter and Williams.
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Alice Anne Hers
Hierg
Vallaadyd Conroury Ratunlay
M. Sy Henrickson
Hilere
Crean Suite University
L. Ebert
Garge
Anna Tingnts
Ang” “Pall Bru
Parent Teachers To Discuss The Adolescent Child
Mendayorn Adolescent. The Junior and Senior Parent Teachers Association meets at the High School Monday at 7 30 p m The topic is The Adolescent Child with Mrs Basale Schumachny Mrs Clarente Kloetzly and Mrs Cy J McGee leading Talks by Mina Mary Ethel Cummings and Charles Bradshaw Jr on what the Scout organization offers to teens Grade1 2 session covered Discipline and Obedience and Anger with the Young Children Grades3 4 session Teaching the Facts of Life and Why Children Are Cruel The event includes a parent intelligence test afterward.
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Teachers Association
Mira
Basale Schumachny
Clarente Kloetzly
Cy J. McGee
Mina Mary Ethel Cummings
Charles Bradshaw, Jr
Scout Orgentza- Hong
Holtig
James Stein
John Cotton
Mia
Frank Webner
Melvin Ritter
Dick Galehouse Buys First And Last Model A Ford
Dick Galehouse of Doylestown bought the first Model A to be delivered by Fredrick and the last Ford V-8 in stock at his farewell location on Ohlo Avenue. The 1927 order dated back to November and August delivery delayed the famed car.
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Dick Galehouse
Fredrick
Doylestown
Ford
Gatehouse
KE. Ohlo Ave
Anderson Farm Hen Hikes Egg Size in Inflation Tale
Alfred Amersuh of southwest of Rittman presented an oversized edition of a chicken egg to the Pregs office this week. The egg weighs about four ounces, more than twice the average size of a normal egg, and dwarfs the usual henfruit. The prize laying hen is a mottled cry in Berea.
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Alfred Amersuh
Rittman
Pregs
LET'S SKATE ON FRESHLY FLOODED RINK SURFACE
The field was first mooded Wednesday evening and then re flooded Thursday night to provide a smooth skating surface for the event.
Mayor to Meet Citizens in City Hall Evenings
The mayor announces office hours in City Hall every Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7 to 9 for residents of Rittman to discuss village business.
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City
Rittman
Volunteer spirit highlighted in fire safety pledge
The Stroller recalls 1895 community cheers and the call for volunteer firefighters amid spring hazards. A civic review notes mayoral efforts, budget talks, and council actions including street safety, recreation plans, and new treasurer appointments as residents back public service.
Community Fund Vote Tuesday in Rittman Meeting
The Community Fund executive committee led by E S Hendrickson invites every organization in Rittman to a Tuesday evening meeting at City Hall to discuss and vote on a new constitution. Attendance by all groups from previous meetings is urged to ensure fair management of funds for the next year.
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Community Fund
Rittman
City Iall
Ritts Theatre Marks First Anniversary With Free Show
The Ritts Theatre observed its first anniversary under manager R L White by hosting a free Saturday afternoon show for local children. About 406 boys and girls attended as the theater staged the Will Roger feature Handy Andy and several light comedies to entertain the kids.
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Ritts Theatre
R. L. White
Rittmar
Ritts
Will Roger
Township Trustees Name Beichler and Blough
Township trustees Beichler and Blough were named for the coming year. D. C. Hart served as president and Paul Bal Baker as clerk elected in November was re appointed supervisor. Jams Early reappointed to duties.
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Miltox
D.C. Hart
Paul Bal Baker
Jams Early
Towsish
Orte’ Barchier
Cinder
Mélyin
Bloug
Malalen Nee, Ue
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