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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1934

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Rotarians Outline 1934-35 Rittman Club Setup

The 1934-35 Rittman Rotary year lists President R J Krabin and key officers Scholar Eugene Branigan as secretary treasurer with a full board of directors. Committees cover Arms and Objects, Club Service, Program, Classification, Fellowship, Public Information, Music, Entertainment and Sports, Vocational Service, Community Service, Boys Work, Rural Urban, and International Service with designated chairs. Sergeant at arms is Eugene Branigan and Planist G Willard Critz.

Rotary Club of Rittman R. J. Krabi Cc. Clark Gregg Eugene “Branigan Ralph 4. Krabin Harry .E.hiers Alton 1 Ebert Glick Grege Olen J.shong Warren W. Rodager Eugene G. Branigan John H. Fisher C.” Clark Gregeee John L Gannon Wm. Brennemanns R. Morrison Walter Shook Planist G. Willard Critz

Anderson Recovering After Operation at Home

Alfred Anderson is convalescing from an operation at his parents home south of Rittman. He planned to attend Akron University this spring but health problems delayed part of his college work and led him to enter a hospital.

Alfred “Anderson A. Anderson Rittman Alfred Akron University

New Livestock Auction Opens at Wooster Market

Wooster prepares for weekly Wednesday livestock auctions starting July 11 with a remodeled horse barn to serve as sales pavilion and stock yards. George Grosjean and George M Parks lead the venture with J J Curl as treasurer, aiming to connect Northeastern Ohio farmers with buyers and packers in a high‑bid market system.

Yhag LBE Grosjean Wooster Ohio George Grosjean L. BE. Grosjean George M

Births in City Report Two New Additions

Mr and Mrs A William Mills of State Street welcome a son born Saturday. Mr and Mrs Howard Bell announce a daughter Patricia Lou. Mrs Bell before marriage was Violet Boyes.

William Mills State Street Howard - Bells Patricia Lou Fhday Bell Violet Boyes

Ham Contest Awarded at Wenger Market to Ellridge Walker

The eighth ham was awarded last Saturday at Wenger Market in its regular weekly contest. Contest continues for 18 more weeks as Ellridge Walker accepts the prize. Mr and Mrs George Rudd Miss Ruth Rudd and Mr and Mrs Ralph Campbell visit Penn Yan New York.

Eyham Wenger Cash Market Ellridge Walker George Rudd Ruth Rudd Ralph Campbell Lee Penn Yan New’ York

Boys Hurt by Firecrackers Over Three Days

Three boys suffered injuries from firecrackers in the past three days. Merle Neitzelt received a serious toe injury when a lit cracker exploded as he ran with it. Kenneth Forgér burned fingers while attempting to make a fizz and Kenneth Hilty burned lips trying to bite an unexploded cracker.

Merle Neitzelt Kenneth

Rittman Union Softball Downs Easton 2 1 in Close Finish

The Rittman Union softball club defeated Easton 2 to 1 last Friday night at Rittman, marking their fifth win of the season. Boston Seave and Fell limited Easton to two hits as Rittman plated three runs in the third inning.

Boston Seave Chince Rittman Deible United American Legion Cigars of Union Rittman Kubs Rittman Kivbs Wooster

Safe and sane summer urged to curb accidents

Public health officials urge a safe summer focusing on reducing automobile crashes drowning sunstroke and overexertion. Advice emphasizes responsible driving water safety including learning rescue breathing and avoiding overindulgent weekend parties to protect health and lives.

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Creston Pair Wed in Monroe Michigan Ceremony

Staley Gerstenschlager 2 and Maxine Repp wed in Monroe Michigan on June 20 with Rev F G Behner officiating. The couple, residing in Creston, will live here. Gerstenschlager works as a Ford car salesman.

Staley Gerstenschlager Maxine Repp A. &. Repp Stanley Gerstenschlager George Gerstenschlager Creston Monroe Mich F. G. Behner Presbyterian Manse Ford Cars

Rittman Utility Committee Recommends Lower Rates

The Utility Committee led by J B Galehouse reports negotiations with The Reserve Power and Light Co resulted in rate reductions for residential and commercial customers. Proposed residential rates drop to 40 KWH at 2c and 100+ KWH at 2c with a 1.00 minimum for some, plus a 28 percent street lighting cut and modernized fixtures.

J. B.galéhonge Reserve Power and Light Company Reserve Tower and Light Company Reserve Power” andsBight Company Light Company Mirays Posalgog Ght Wooster Tor Astland Manelpal Rittman Ritaman Pcope A .i Yale Ohio Edson Ritman Maltar Reserve Power, and Light Company Main Street Salt Ohio Avenue State Sterling Avenue Reserve Power’ and Light Company J. B Galehouse

Painter Injured After Ladder Slips Near Sterling

A painter fell ten feet from a ladder at the Mike Richards home near Sterling on Monday. He sustained a serious head cut and back injuries, with a second X-ray ordered to assess his condition. Another man, Mr. Cook, is reported in serious condition at Wadsworth. Albert Bodager is seriously injured at his home on North Main Street.

Linen’ Dock Sterling Mike Richards Cook Wadsworth Oe Albert Bodager N. Main Street

Pastime Theatre Showcases Stars In A Busy Week

The program features Mark Gable and Myrna Loy in Men In White with Jean Hersholt and Otto Kruger also billed. Stand Up and Cheer stars Warner Baxter Madge Evans John Boles James Dunn Shirley Temple and Stepin Fetchit appear. Ken Maynard in Lone Ranger Tuesday Bargain Night. Wednesday through Tuesday includes Adolph Menjou Frances Drake and George Reeves in The Trumpet Blows.

Mark Gable Myrna Loy Jean Hershott Otto Kruger Warner Baxter Madge Eyarg John Boles James Dunn Shirley Temple Sylvia Froos Stepin Feichit Tuesaday Ken Maynard Thuesday Geo Adolph Menjou Frances, Draké

Widening Of Main Street Start

Work to widen Main Street began Monday under contractor R. W Rapkin Ashinmi whose contract was recently awarded. The project aims to finish by September 30 with most labor drawn from Rittman and nearby areas. Two shifts will run to accelerate construction and add workers.

Mainstreet R. W Rapkin Ashinmi Coutmet Qansa Cinherers Rittman and Vicinity

Joyce Lowe and J Walter Doty Wed at Apple Creek

Joyce Lowe daughter of Mr and Mrs A Lowe of Apple Creek wed Walter A Doty at Apple Creek by Rev Conrad Hoffman. The ceremony included bouquets of roses sweet peas and baby's breath with witnesses and relatives present. Afterward a reception at the bride’s home featured baskets of flowers and pink canes followed by a brief reception and good wishes.

Joyce Lowe J. Walter Doty Apple’ Creek Myiang Joyce Lowa Mra Apple Creede Lure Walter A. Doty Conrad Hoffman Ane We Creek Mee AL Lowe Doty Lefit Doty Woosefor High School Hugh Ta Stricklind

Couple Marry At Massillon Sunday

Miss Carrie Britton daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Britton Sr of Boondil and Paul Biker son of Mr and Mrs W S Bahay were married Saturday afternoon June 30 by Nowt L Werper at the My BK purgdiigen Alnaai in Massillon The bride wore white crepe trimmed in organza with white accessories The groom employed at Olfo Boxboard and the Ohio Boxboard plant attended the ceremony A wedding supper followed at the couple home with twelve guests and a two tiered cake The bride is well known in the area and has worked at Ohio Boxboard and later the Said Department store

Carrie Britton Samuel Britton Boondil Paul Biker W. S. Bahay Tt JL. Werper Ralph Miss Dritton Ohio

Doylestown man Joseph W Merkt 73 laid to rest

Funeral services held for Joseph W Merkt at his Doylestown home at 2 30 pm with Rev G W Dittmar officiating. Born in New York October 2 1860 he died at age 73 years 8 months 6 days after a six month illness. Survived by wife two sons Stanley and Cornell both at home a daughter Mrs Delta Siltz of Doylestown and one granddaughter. Interment in Chestnut Hill Cemetery.

Doylestown Tualneasman Joseph W.merkt G. W. Dittmar Lutleran Church Merkt Mehomew New York Yas Stanley Cornell Delta Siltz

Ohio voters may face two motor tax amendments

The Ohio Highway Users Federation seeks to place two constitutional amendments on the November ballot. They ban using motor vehicle fuel and license tag revenues for non highway purposes. Approval of petition forms was granted by Secretary of State George S Myers and 260 000 signatures are required.

Auio Ohio Ohio Hiighway “Users' Federation George Myers

Walter McAnallen Injured After Fall From Oil Derrick

Walter McAnallen was injured in a fall from an oil derrick near Alma, Michigan, losing forty feet of height and suffering a fractured pelvis and head injuries. He is hospitalized with a broken right arm, and his condition is described as serious. He previously worked for the Ohio Foxhoard Company before moving to Michigan.

Walter McAnallen Walter MedAnallen Aims Michixan Ian Pean Alma Hase Ptt Deans Ohio Foxhoard Company Michigan

Law Overtakes Store in West Virginia Robbery Case

Four youths aged 18 to 24 were questioned after allegedly breaking into Candy Brothers store in Weirton taking assorted goods and a revolver. Warrants named Marginal Morgan and others, with names linked to Warwick Mission Akron. Firearm recovered. suspects released to authorities.

Aliet Moadsy Maral Margseny Palles Weirton West Virginia Candy Brothers United States Nick Tadleh Nick Rovkaich Steve Urkovich John Abrams Warwick Mission Akron Yateing Hom

Court Briefs Include Marriage Licenses and Names

Court briefs list marriage license records and associated individuals. Entries reference Doylestown and related towns, with names such as Esther Plath and John Prey appearing in the readable fragments.

Daylautowns Friiker Esther i Plath Doylestown Nduaekeaper Rey John Prey Doyfestown

Car registrations rise with June sales in 1933 county data

The county reports June 1933 car sales with 96 cars sold that month. Registrations list 47 Ghevrotets 46 Fords and 32 Plymouthis, reflecting a varied market in the period.

Gaurt Gann

Marriages In June Record Remains Stable In County

June marriage counts show 48 ceremonies in the county, with similar figures for the previous year. The monthly total over five years ago stands at 60, reflecting a flat trend in marriage activity during the period.

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Fille Estate Appraisements of the late John Double

Estate of the late John Double in Canaan Township is appraised at a total value of F2R00. The listing includes the widow, EWén Double, and two children Myrtle Bornea and Dwight Double.

John Double Canaan Sia Ewén Double Myrtle. Bornea Dwight Double

Zimmerman Farm Sold at Court House for 2460 Dollars

The 78 acre Zimmerman Farm in Inshipnewa township was sold Saturday at the courthouse to the Union Joint Stock Loan of Detroit for 2460 dollars.

Zimmerman Wi'ainmorman Inshipnewa Court House Union Joint Stock Loiunk of Detroit

Izaak Walton League Hosting Picnic at Long Lake

The Wayne County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League plans a picnic at Long Lake on Wednesday. An enthusiastic committee is mapping out a program to entertain a large crowd.

Plina Wiyne—County Izaak Walton League Long Lake

Wesleyan Methodists Hold Sunday School Services

The Wesleyan Methodist Church over Sass Department Store invites all to Sunday School at two o'clock with Mr Studer as superintendent. At three o'clock Reverend C Blake, pastor in charge, preaches. At 7:20 Reverend Mr Studer, assistant pastor, will preach. Prayer meeting each Wednesday at 7:30. Welcome to all services.

Sass Bunday School Mr. Studer C.b.iike

Industrial Claims Filed in Ohio 1926 1989

Ohio workers filed 1 578 269 industrial claims with the state Industrial Commission from 1926 to 1989 per the Safety and Hygiene Division. In 1926 about 220 785 cases were filed on payrolls totaling 2 042 956 089 dollars and the industry faced a 40 percent decline in claims and 41 percent payroll drop during the peak depression year. Robert Hawk, who sought Press ads, is confined at home with heart trouble.

Ohio State Industrial Commission Commission Robert Hawk Ati Il

Services Held For Dale Book After Tragic Death

Funeral services were conducted for Dale Book, a prospective senior at the Probstorian church, with many in attendance. The youth was found drowned Thursday night near a brick yard pit, located between Wadlaworth and Warnworth, after swimming with friends earlier that day. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Theodore Rook.

Dale Books Heidrickson Rhumare Warnworth Warnworth, Firemar Ptt Dale Rook Wan Horn Riteman Pronbstorian Anit Aurelvo Mrn Theodore Rook Torfal Riuman Arla Ihetet

Dates Arranged by Wayne County Junior League

A fragmented 1934 note describes Wayne County Junior League dates organized by club representatives. It lists matches and venues including Orrville Wooster Shreve Dalton Rittman Smithville and others with schedules through July, noting high school players and graduations around June.

Wayne Moechingy Orr- Wille Smithedlia Baltone Wonster Shreve Woostor Oryvilg Dalton Rittman Smithvilay - oSaly Wooster Ritu Bruthville Wootter Titman Malton Orrvdie Smithville Ahrave Aumuet Oryl Shree Attalin Whiae Juno

Dairy Plants Ice-Cream Equipment Installed

Farmars Dairy Products Co announces equipment installed for ice cream production. Capacity listed as 390 gallons per day with about 160 gallons to start, wholesale prices with no deliveries. Public invited to inspect plant. tentative opening in one to two weeks.

T. W.3felbach Farmars Dairy Products Co Tha Tuouilay Eiiti-Tuginbull Renoval Salad Tentativn

Prize Winners Named in Trades Drawing Saturday

Wobbly Stoard of Trade drew winners with Harry Schnad first prize $6 Shealay Hughes second prize $32 Roy Welling third prize $2 plus $1 prizes to Mrs Ola Cox C J Alty Margaret Petchet John Job Hel and Mrs John Hanney. Prizes presented for claim by holders of numbers 096428 Dees B15119 027280 and 88630.

Harry Schnad Shealay Hughes Roy Welling Ola Cox C. J Alty Margaret Petchet John Jobhel Johnt Hanney Dee

Postponed Meeting Announced by Cartel Brethren Group

A postponement of the meeting is announced due to special work obligations this week. The Cartel Brethren group cites the need to adjust plans and reschedule accordingly.

Memorial Service For Mrs. E. H. Lance Held In Seville

A memorial service conducted by the Women’s Benefit Agsucla was given for Mrs. E. H. Lance at Seville on Monday evening. Members of the immediate family were invited to attend.

Women's Benefit Agsucla Tlen E. H. Lance Seville Inis Nediate

Card of appreciation for sympathy and aid after bereavement

The Rooks express sincere thanks for words and help during their loss. Gratitude to Rev Hendrickson Avs D Rittman Wadsworth Free Departments Modern Woodmen Dupine Mechanics A L Ebetta and neighbors for aid in many ways.

Hendrickson Avs Rittman Modern “Woodmen Dupine Mechanics A. L. Ebetta Angriends- God Neighbors Sen Owers Theodore Rook

Local Families Visit in Leechburg Area

Mr and Mrs Rick Husselton and their small son Dick of Leechburg Pa visit Mr and Mrs Leslie Hughes and Mrs Lucy Peters. Mrs Vivian Peters of New Kensington Pa spends the summer with her mother Mrs Lucy Peters.

Rick Husselton Leechburn Leslie. Hughes Lucy Peters Vivian Peters New Kensington, Pa Lucy " Peters

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New Jay B. & W. Oilco Fantite Hits Servica Union Easton United Cigars Orrville The Wayne County, Medical: Society John Benek Paul, Cunningham Watson New Concord Painter Massillon Joseph W. Merkt Civilian -Conservation Corps Milton Garden Club Merle Hasmer Traditore Cirtm! View Band Co Laoth M. Mera Aittiman Jet Izaak- Walton iLeague Ipper Wesceyan Method ST Church Dale Book
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