Meet The President Mrs Overholt of Rittman
Mrs Overholt born in Hittman and educated in Akron business college. She worked for Ohio Injector Co in Wadsworth before returning to Rittman for JH Fisher and later Wr Fittsik. She married Ralph Overholt in October 1929 and joined Kyle Smith Insurance. She leads Troop One Rittman Girl Scouts and has held Legion Auxiliary presidency. Bangs the spaniel shown belongs to Rittman Lodge of Eastern Star founded 1934.
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Ralph Overholt
Forz Rierly
Esther Branigan
Hittman
Sctual Bere
Akron
Tree
Ohio Injector Co
Wadsworth
Rittman
JH. Fisher
Fenre
Wr Fttsikor
S Kyle Smith
Overholt
Bangs Rittman Lodge
Order of Eastern Star
Aucurt
Masons
Baldwit
Order
Rittmar
Masonic Temple
Rittman Grange
Relief Fund Trustees Plan Friday Night Meeting
Jam-31tha area discusses immediate relief needs and completes unfinished business from Tuesday night. Trustees, led by Rev Hendrickson and Mayor Baker, approve relief actions totaling 135.49 and appoint Mrs Lillian Inavitch as relief case investigator for the Community Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratan Community Fund
Pruswewas
Mra
LW Bodager
J Tilsav
Evelyn Baker
Mary Ltnet Cummings
Rev. McGee
Jack AW L Lenidy
L. S. Janey
W. Dearall
Kind
Ppi
Hinestion Jed
Metiee
J Wilson
Lillian Inavitch
Sterling Ave
Relief Committee of the Community Fond
Wayne County Increases Road Funds In 1938 Budget
Wayne County Commissioners released an appropriation resolution for 1938 showing total expenses near 296 thousand dollars, with a major shift toward roads. Road construction funds rise to 108,718 from 66,600, while maintenance slips to 80,000 and new bridges and culverts rise to 44,700. Much road money will fund materials.
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Wayne County Commissioners
Wayne
Fred Ruthenberg Slowly Recovering In Cleveland
Fred Ruthenberg, taken to the Marine Hospital in Cleveland on January 4, is recovering from double pneumonia. One lung had collapsed and slowed his recovery, but definite improvement is now noted. he will not return home for a month and will be out of work at the Ohio Boxard for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ruthenberg
Marine Hospital
Cleveland
Mr. Ruthenberg
Rittman Joins County Dance For Presidents Ball
Rittman will join Wooster in a county wide Presidents Ball dance at Wooster High School Auditorium on Saturday night January 29. The 2030 Club directs the event with music by Johnny Hartzler and his High Hatters. Tickets will be sold in Rittman for $1 per couple. Chairman C E Rhonemus announced the plan.
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Rittman
Wooster
Wooster High School
Audtorium
Johnny Hartzler
High Hatters
Jn Rittman
C E. Rhonemus
Harris Sandwich Shop Opens Saturday in Ritt
Harris and his wife operate the Harris Sandwich Stop in the room next to the Ritts Theatre. Open daily from 6 am to midnight selling shelf groceries snacks tea sandwiches coffee and odds and ends. The shop is leased from Victor Day who recently bought the place.
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Rittman
George Harris
Harris
William Shackleford
Ritts Theatre
Krogar’s
Ttw-Wife
Victor Day
Eggs Mark the Spot Where Graber Hen Lays Big Eggs
Joe Graber of two miles south of Creston found a 33 4 ounce egg from his Holtswood pullet bred at Mast Hatcheries Sterling. He brought a sample to the tax office for verification of the exceptional laying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Graber
Creston
Tress
Holtswood
Sterling
Injured Man and Medina Woman Die in South Carolina Crash
A Charlette area accident left Mr. Beneks injured and Mrs. Holt Hatcher of Medina killed. The vehicle, carrying Dr. Haiderson and others, collided near Greenwood. Mrs. Hatcher suffered multiple injuries. Mr. Benek and Mr. Haiderson sustained fractures and bruises. The crash occurred Saturday afternoon. the parties were en route to a convention when the collision happened.
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Beneks
Medina
S. C
Aten
Fragmented 19th century miscellany and stray notes
A jumble of quoted lines, historical references, and odd anecdotes from a newspaper page. It mentions Archibal Herron awaiting execution, Caruso’s posthumous earnings, London and British politics, and stray witticisms about a woman racing through a drugstore aisle.
Anniversary Day Services for New Church Dedication
The Rev Vi S Goodale leads a planning of special Sunday services marking the first anniversary of the new Church of Christ dedication at Main and Stowns. Congregation activities include Sunday School, morning and evening services, chorus singing, and a candlelight consecration.
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Vi S. Goodale
Church of Christ
Xni
Stowns Juei
Paxton
Tela Wall
Hubert Luck
Wooster Chureh
Goodale
Misa
Molly Dell
Rittman Public Library Reflects Busy Year 1937
Librarian Miss Molly Bell reports 14 484 total circulations for 1937 at Rittman Public Library. Adults 7 253 checked out books, children 7 231. Donations from PTA Auxiliary of the American Legion Olla Podrida Club Three Arts Club and Jane Addams Circle boosted collections. Hours listed: Monday Wednesday Friday 3 15 to 4 45 and Saturday 2 15 to 4 45. evenings 6 30 to 8 30 on Monday Wednesday Friday and Saturday.
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Rittman
Lbrary
Molly Bell
Parent-Teachers Association
Auxiliary of the American Legion
Olla Podrida Club
Three Arts’ Club
The
American Legion
Jane Addams Circle
Hartzlers of Marshallville mark 61st wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Hartzler of R. D. West Marshallville celebrate 61 years of marriage. Married in 1877 in LaGrange County Indiana, they remain active pastors and farmers in Wayne County with seven children, 44 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren.
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Jonathan Beojawin Hartzler
R. D
West Marshallville
Milton Township
Hartzler
Crown Hill Mennonite
Rittman
Hartzlers
Simon—B
Marshallville
Ira Elgsni
Buda
Milnois
Mra
J. J. Beechy
Millersburg
Ohio
Harvey J
West Liberty
Emch Wins City Lots Bid At 511 In City Auction
City council approved Emch’s bid of 511 for municipal lots on the west side of South Maths Street near the southern city limit. A market-protection plan and park board involvement accompany the purchase for a future cemetery and truck yard site.
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Emch
Apnetals Meathix
Loweship Dukieg
Ulaly
Arcept
Lee
S Maths
Cimeh Phinsk
Midge
Csuual Marka
Park Board
W. R. Stink
Cemetery Board
Sawyer Letters Endorsement and Political Strife Across Ohio
In a lengthy note, Chas. Sawyer recalls backing a governor candidate and later endorsing his opponent for Secretary of Agriculture. He describes dinners, the 1934 and 1936 elections, and bitter campaign attacks, while reflecting on friendship and political expectations within Ohio Democrats.
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Chocinnath
Tvth
Columbus
Laneh
Clinton County
Pupper
Mia Sawyer
Akron
Township Talks on Purchasing a New Fire Truck
Residents and officials of Rittman Township debated buying a new fire truck and equipment. The meeting reviewed funding options, including bonds, and discussed whether the village or township should own and operate the vehicle under county and city cooperation.
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Prosgenior
Rasimond
Morgin
Paul Maker
Aiuet Wyth
Wooster
Hitman City- Wall
Amstees
Agricity
del Hart
I. Investigati Ing
Orre' Villa
Doylestown
Pilton
Qilvice
R11uniin Council
Trintee
Paul Ginn
Sterling
Pernigine
Trinteet
J. Stubec
Southenkt
Rittman
City
Eyl
Ritemmia Regue Tat Fire Department
Jiuars Wie
Ia Ge
Ing
Howe
Acusalon
Seville School bids finalized for new building work
Construction bids from Ly M. Leohard Columbus for general work 87721.09 and Lawrence Electrical Co Zanesville 2763 for electrical and G M Lewis for plumbing 6583. The WPA grant 342000 plus 50000 bond funds set project costs, allowing remodeling of auditorium and three dormitory rooms to be omitted now. Work to start February first, with room plans adaptable as needed.
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Seville
General Construction
Ly? M. Leohard
Columbus
Lawrence. Electrical Co
Zanesville
G. M. Lewis
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Community Fund Group
Javiteh
County Dance
Harris Sandwich Shop
Rene
Mas
Greenwood
Benek
Men
Halderson
Diaiderson
Huthtererr Arenes
Haidersons
Renek Say
Htuman
NEW Nantes Fur
Fentiane
Archibal Ilerron
New Jersey
Jeo
House of Commons
Endead Caruso
Churchtof Christ
Raiph Faler
Lagu
Gaines
Chriet
Mhasa
Atte Ju
Misa Halon Hurt
Casaley
Wilen
Avida
Aitiman Akion
Media de Carvate
Iain Neh
Abe
Mh Peatyal
CeOniais
Wit Talults
Rittman Public Library
A. L. Lert
Guitaral
Lerida
deeGyaely
Hadi Clown
Halph
Lota Weinstel
Walle Metta Wasl
Shiffer
Nitta
Hartman
America
Inston
Shiffer Wan
Tocal No. Tox! de
Ohta Salt Company
Ernest C. Hollinger
Inet
la Grange
Indiana
Esther Hooley
Smuttsville
Wiartzler
Fairfield County
Wayne Cuunty
Went Kineerty
Logan County
Crown Hid
trewood-Tomdtards
Marrshallville
Bfr
Hargzier Dors
Chas. Sawyer
Democraty
Cincinnati
Davey
Toy Martin Lo Davey
Marth
Anne
Charles Sawyer
Wooster Pri
Tegavinty
Shuttman Cours
Taam
Wade
Rittman Cire Department
Rittman Tire
Starling
Ming Lownahip Aghety Wientoriin
Steetinge
townNalip Triatoos
D. H. Hart
Paul Glnan
Cr J. Storver
JI Mowman
Moyd
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