16 Jan 1941
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1941
Page
1
Sterling fans roared as the Eagles beat the Indians on the new Sterling floor. The piece notes tax receipts in Ohio, school dress trends, a youngster’s castle confusion, Johnny Steiner’s sharp eye, and local Rotarian slide show tributes.
An escapee from the Feeble Minded Institute of Apple Creek was found on Sterling Avenue last Thursday afternoon. He spent Wednesday night in a farmer’s barn, identified by clothing markings, and was jailed by Marshal Heffelman until authorities arrived Friday morning.
Frank Peters proprietor of a roadhouse at Routes 6 and 4 southeast of Rittman was jailed Sunday after Sheriff Ed Mills and staff visited at about 2 a.m. Peters holds a 3.2 beer license but the place should close at 1 a.m. Charges to be decided at a Monday conference with Sheriff Mills and Prosecutor Raymond Morgan. About 45 people were in the roadhouse at the time.
Red Cross knitting and sewing sessions continue each Monday at 2 PM in City Hall. Charles Wald volunteers to coordinate at his Salt Street store, and helpers are asked to include the wearer’s name and garment size when turning in sweaters.
Clinton defeats Rittman 44 31 as Dennison leads Clinton with 23 points while Riggs tops Rittman with 13. Clinton Reserves post a 27 16 win as Petkoff leads scorers with 10. Sterling leads late with a short court field goal to seal the win. Rittman reserves extend streak to seven with a 35 17 victory. Sterling Merchants beat B W Freet 42 38 in a fourth quarter rally.
Rittman High Indians led 24 16 at halftime and 30 24 after three quarters but Sterling Eagles exploded in the fourth for a 34 33 win on the Sterling Tour. Milford and Marbach fueled the Eagles with early 11 point first half and four field goals respectively. The fourth quarter featured rapid fire scoring and many floor scrambles as the lead changed hands.
H. E. Warrick of West Park Street purchases the England plumbing business on South Main Street. The Warricks plan to operate as the Warrick Plumbing and Heating and will handle furnaces and a general plumbing line. They will move into the apartment above the shop on Main Street.
Dr M E Stilwitt denied rumors of an Army call, stating he had not received any service notice or draft paperwork. The clarification ends speculation about an imminent departure from Rittman.
The Rittman Press introduces a new illustrated used car feature on page 7 titled Free Air from Irvin Motor Sales. Readers receive rapid replies to classified inquiries via this new ad series.
The village of Rittman is listed among Wayne County subdivisions receiving tag fund distributions totaling 1,553,727 dollars. Hal G Sours announced the late 1940 allocation, with 72 percent of the fund to be distributed and up to 25 percent for relief purposes. County totals and per‑jurisdiction amounts are detailed, including Wooster 1,100 dollars and Orrville 375 dollars.
Local youths in Rittman and Sterling received draft questionnaires last week under Wayne County Selective Service Board No 2. Names include Paul Justunita John Stasinski Clifford Mohler Andrew Vasquez Woodrow Fankhhauser Alex Carey Cecil Kindig Vernon Grossenbacher and Herman Wilson. Dan McKenzie John Reusser and Walter Hostetler are Sterling registrants also listed for draft questionnaires.
Real estate taxes for the first half of 1940 may be paid at the Rittman Savings Bank. Cashier Ralph L KrabliL announces the option for taxpayers to settle their bills at the bank.
Wayne Darby reports D W Thompson to coach the Rittman Junior High cage team this fall with a 168 win 1 loss record this season. His prior stints include Salineville Barnesville and Prazenberg with football and basketball success and studies under notable coaches. Thompson plans six home games including a Friday January 17 matchup with Doylestown.
The council, in its first 1941 meeting, appointed Fredrick to the street commissioner's post at 1200 dollars yearly and named Frank Schlup president pro tem and CFE Rhonemus solicitor. They also hired assistants to the street commissioner and civil engineer, with salaries set, and reappointed Wenger to the park board. An appropriation ordinance outlined funds for 1841, including general, safety, water, street maintenance, and bond retirement. Public utilities chairs were renamed and a plan allowed trimming ten street lights for one year.
Rittman youths including Donald Thonen Russell Schaffer Loman Rohrbaugh Walter Kelly Robert Kyle Ferguson and Robert Sigler were among 14 Wayne County boys accepted Tuesday for CCC enrollment after final examinations at Canton. Donald Massie and Leo Rook are Creston enlistments.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Winkler of R D South welcomed a daughter born Friday morning January 10.
K W Osborne and Clarence Petit elected trustees for three years at the annual congregational meeting. G H Chippinger honored for 29 years as treasurer. WHS re elected treasurer. Mrs A L Ebert organist and Mrs G I Cuppinger assistant organist named. Meeting led by Cr Rohrer in Shook's absence as reports heard from all organizations. Treasurer reports best since 1835. 1041 budget of 34000 adopted.
Clair Stutzman found a trilobite fossil at the LeRoy sand pit in 1924. The fossil proved interesting to the biology class of Principal W H Hauenstein as it illustrates an animal living on earth about 150 million years ago.
Dr John Sutter health commissioner of Wayne county will address students at Rittman High School at 1 pm as part of Ohio Temperance Day observances. The program emphasizes temperance education in schools statewide and is scheduled for Friday.
Wayne county commissioners completed the county budget at a Saturday meeting setting up 224,502,277 for the county road and bridge fund. Funds will come from gasoline and automobile tag revenues, not from local tax income.
Wayne County Selective Service Board No 2 prepares to send 35 men to Cleveland for army training with four volunteers from Rittman and four draftees leaving January 22. Volunteers include Mason F Boyes Cletus Goffinet William T Chapman and William Foy Swartz. Draftees are John H Gammell Matthew F Hubiak William A Kurtz and Charles Sohar. About 800 questionnaires have been sent to area registrants.
More than 300 people attended the 86th Jackson Day dinner at Wooster, with Capt. Victor Hunt Harding Keye delivering remarks after Congressman Luther Patrick fell ill and was replaced. Local officials and residents, including Mayor John Baldwin and Charles McBride, noted features included a county party directory program and two color key badges.
Coach Hall plans a revamped lineup for Friday's Central Buckeye League game with Loudonville. Key loss Wade Milforc sprained ankle out weeks. Rose sell Riggs also left squad. Lineup features Volek at center Zivkovich Manogue and Rupp Shiffer at guards with home crowd backing.
Wayne County Grange year end membership reached 1884 with 191 new members. Sugar Grange led county scoring 80 percent in the annual inspection while Ritiman Grange ranked second with BY points. The report lists total assets and treasury values totaling about $14,300 furnishings and $594,080 in assets.
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