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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1928

Page

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Cleveland Southwestern Electric rate talks begin in council

A representative of the Cleveland Southwestern Electric Co spoke at a special village council meeting about potential lower rates within six months. Council members Brown Weis and Wenger supported reductions, citing high local rates, growing demand, and wartime price relief, while the company defended service improvements and profits.

Cleveland Southwestern Eléctric Co Brown Nhe Weise Wenger Tates Bender Algb Evers Weisg3 Rittyuan Lower Nahn

Sterling Calldd in Death

Victor C Wald 28 year old son of Mrs Magdalena Wald died at his home in Sterling Ohio Thursday evening Jan 19 after a week sickness following a tooth extraction and double pneumonia. He was born in Sterling and had brothers Joseph Charles and Herman and a mother surviving. father died 26 years ago. Funeral at St Ann church Saturday at nine. Chas Ward runs a Rittman haberdashery. Joseph in the dairy business here. other brothers Henry and Herman reside in Detroit.

Victor C. Wald Magdalena Wald Sterling Ohio Havin Sterling Henry Joseph Charles Herman St. Ann's Church Chas Ward Rittman

Local Men Attend Annual Conference of The American Legion

Ohio's Third Annual Post Officers Conference of The American Legion held in Columbus last Sunday was attended by Robt. Wenger, U M Wenger, and Chas Rohrer. About seven hundred people participated, with National Commander E. Spafford present. Governor Donnelly and Columbus Mayor Thomas were seated in the honors row as discussions centered on Child Welfare Rehabilitation Membership and Americanism and service activities during the past year.

Ohio jThe American Legion Columbus Robt. Wenger U M Wenger Chas.s Rohrer Robert Wenger E. ¥. Spafford Donatey Thomas LeBlon

Banquet Host Dinner Held in Wooster Ohio

The Fisher ney and Mr and Mrs R. E. Engstrom of Cleveland hosted a banquet in Wooster. Mooge meat and Canada hunting trip details were shared. Jorney McKissey outlined a six month analysis of property values and possible rate changes, which the council may review after the study.

Sher Wooster Ohio Toossy Fisher Ney R. E. Engstrom Cleveland Décasion Canada

Mrs John VI Honored Party In Rittman Farewell

A social gathering honored Mrs John VI as she departs Rittman with a warm reception. Guests praised her years of community service and friendship, presenting a graceful set of sherbet and dessert plates as a token of appreciation.

Mrs John VI John Vially Viall Rittman

RITTMAN REGRETS A LEAVING

Rev and Mrs KR L Platter who left for their Haw home in Cincinnati Thursday afternoon have been honored with several dinner engagements over the two weeks. Monday evening they with the Wm Brenneman family were dinner guests at the A L Ebert home. Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Howard Qualman Store hosted them and Mrs Edith Hickin. Wednesday evening Mr and Mrs Wm Brenneran gave a dinner in their honor. Besides the Platters Mr and Mrs 4 L Eibert and Mr and Mrs V A Garver were guests.

Rev S. KR. L Platter Cincinnati Wm. Brenneman A. L. Ebert Howard -Qualman Edith. Hickin Wm._ Brenneran L. Eibert V. A. Garver Ware

Proclamation for Children's Relief in Ohio

Governor issues a proclamation urging aid for needy children. Legions of the state assist via relief funds and food donations, urging organized support through local groups and communities.

Ohio

Businessmen's Assn Elect New Officers at Meeting

The Rittman businessmen's association held a meeting in the American Legion hall Tuesday evening to select officers including secretary-treasurer. The report showed balances in the treasury while a deficit of over $200 was noted for the year. The popularity of the cow sales held quarterly by the group was highlighted, with health certificates required for each cow sold.

Rittman Bueincasmen's Association American Legion Reat Siecute Treasury

Reception for Rev and Mrs Platter at Presbyterian Church

A three day evening reception at the Presbyterian Church honored the Rev and Mrs Platter before they depart for Cincinnati this week. Part speaker Garver delivered a humorous address, regret over their departure was expressed, and the couple received a billfold containing substantial monetary value, followed by a light lunch.

Presbyterian Church Mra Platter Cincinnati Pt. Garver

Students earn roll of honor for perfect attendance

Fifty nine members of the local high school earned a roll of honor for perfect attendance in the first semester. About 150 students were enrolled. several had unexcused absences or tardies. Principal Haney reports a record-breaking achievement with a long list of honorees across freshman sophomores and juniors, including William Blair Eula Blatter Mary Goffings Kathryn Bender and many others.

Argyle Prinipal Haney gWilliam Blair Eula Blatter William Borock Clare Burger Mary Goffings Dolorgs Gregg Nolcom Hall zRéth T Halliwel Ralph Lendy Mark Longgnecker Charles McAnallon Eli Nohler Beth Rook Lloyd Shew Mike Sirasky Isatherine Steiner John Swasey Jenda Turner Elaine Wilron Donald Yochhalm Kathryn Bender Maynard Biagter Suston Conkle Dorths Frank John Haller Mary Isenberger Maxi Kimo Ma Pavile Esther Frank Zvada Nes Robertson Glisha Borooki Berk Agnes Burk Mabel Gordon Indig Lelandred McAnkilon Lucille Goffine Floy Hoover Cecil Londy Daisy Lilley Walter McAnallen Hilda Rike

County health fund exceeds quota for holiday season

The county health drive raises funds well above the county quota. After paying 20 percent to the State Association and other expenses, $2,008.94 remains for health work. W. A. Garver is appointed treasurer. Efforts will extend to Wooster and Orrville with clinics, health education in schools, and distribution of literature.

W. A. Garver Ats C. A. Gib Wooster Ofrvill

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