Press Editor Marks Ten Year Rittman Debut Anniversary
The June issue recalls the 1935 sale of Press Publishing Co to Ernest Harrison and Glen Oyster. Harrison, now editor and manager, celebrates a decade in Rittman, with past items noting a 17 000 water softener, local prize winners, a mayoral candidate, and ads for Goodyear tires and Lux soap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hickin
Rittman Press
The
Press Publishing Co
Ernest Harrison
Wooster
Glen Oyster
Canton
Canton Repository
Hickin
Harrison
Oyster
Helen Shields
London
Rittman
B & W Oil Co
Goodyear
Acme
James Cagney
William Lengacher Dies at 75 in Sterling Area
William Lengacher 75 died at his home south of Sterling on Monday June 18. Funeral held at Apostolic Christian Church with Rev. Noah Hartzler officiating. Burial followed in church cemetery. relatives served as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lengacher
Sterling
Apostolic Christian Church
Noah Hartzler
Bodager Family Picnic for Boys in Service
The Bodager Family held a family picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bauman on Tuesday evening June 19 with 26 present. It honored Bob Bodager who left for the service and Dale Bodager AMMF 1 c who has spent 21 months in South America.
Mrs Overholt Hosts Bridge Guests at Friday Club
The Contract Bridge Club met at Mrs Ralph Overholt home on Friday evening June 29 guests were Mrs Tom Gatehouse and Mrs W W Bodager. High score went to Mrs G H Steele with second to Mrs Robert Hick. Next meeting set for July 24 at Mrs G H Steele Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contract Bridge Club
Ralph Overholt
Tom Gatehouse
W. W. Bodager
G. H. Steele
Robert Hickin
Fourth St
Mrs J J Williams Hosts Sisters In Honor Gathering
Mrs J J Williams entertained guests from Rittman Wadsworth and Cleveland in honor of her sisters Wanda Haemmerle of St Louis MO and Grace McConnell of Wooster A social evening followed with refreshments served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Williams
Rittman
Wadsworth
Cleveland
Wanda’*Haemmerle
St. Louis
Grace McConnell
Wooster
Local Household News Briefs From Manchester to Florida
Mrs Bessie Schumacher and daughter Marjory attended a family gathering at the Schumacher home in Manchester. Clara Wassum of Callery visited the Schumacher home. The Harrison family from Wooster and their daughter Jane visited West Middlesex relatives, returning Tuesday. Mr and Mrs John Miller visited his parents Herald and Mrs Miller, then left for Louisville. A M Wenger Pfc Robert Wenger and S/Sgt John Winkler vacationing in Canada. George Friccius family moved to 209 W Ohio Ave. Mildred Weirsbach and Ensign Kenneth Hilty returned to Cranford New Jersey. Hilty to Banana River Florida Monday. The Leatherman family moved to 37 Sheldon Ave from 136 Euclid Ave Wadsworth. Ernest Wald spent weekend at Vermilion with daughter and son-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Schumacher
Marjory
Wilbert Schumacher
Manchester
Clara Wassum
Callery
B. B. Harrison
Wooster
Ernest Harrison
Jane
West Middlesex
John Miller
Herald Miller
Louisville
Kentucky
A. M. Wenger
Pfc
Robert Wenger
John Winkler
Canada
George Friccius
Ohio
Mildred Weirsbach
Ensign Kenneth Hilty
Cranford
New Jersey
Ensign Hilty
Banana River
Florida
Wilson Leatherman
Marie Davis
Sheldon Av
Eucliday
Wadsworth
Ernest Wald
Vermillion
Donald Glassner
Ships bombard Matsuwa Island operations in heavy weather
In fog and rain a fast cruiser and destroyer task force bombarded Japanese air and military targets on Matsuwa Island June 1 and 12. Coxswain Robert K Ferguson of 41 Belleview Ave operated a 20MM gun in the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matsuwa Island
Harlies
Robert K. Ferguson
Belleview Ave
Real Estate Transfers in Rittman Village
Marvin and Doris Ballygan transfer a lot in the village of Rittman to Donald F. Hess for a price of $1. The brief notice records a transfer between named individuals and a nominal consideration in a local property transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Doris Ballygan
Donald F. Hess
Rittman
The First Brethren Church Services and Meeting Notice
The First Brethren Church led by Rev Ord Gehman offers Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with Intercessory Prayer. Jr C E at 6 30 evening service at 7 30 titled The Privilege of Witnessing. Quarterly business meeting is Wednesday at 8 00. Selected quote on unbelief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Lance
Ben
Jr C. E
Promised Land
Israel
Milton Presbyterian Church Service Schedule
Milton Presbyterian Church led by Pastor Dwight Brooker Davidson offers Bible School at 9 15 a m Morning worship with Holy Communion at 10 30 a m and Evening worship at 7 30 p m The church emphasizes good music gospel fellowship and a warm welcome for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Presbyterian Church
Dwight Brooker Davidson
The
Bible School
Holy Communion
United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule
The United Brethren Church led by Pastor W E Price lists a 9 30 School of the Bible with M R Beachy as General Superintendent and Evelyn Harter Smith as Superintendent of the Junior school. Summer morning service runs 10 30 to 11 15 for June to August. Evening worship at 7 30 with 6 30 Christian Endeavor and midweek Bible and prayer at 7 30 Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of the Bible
M. R.beachy
Evelyn Harter Smith
Christian Endeavor
School of Bible and Prayer
First Baptist Church Radio and Sunday Schedule
The notice lists a 7:45 to 8:15 a m radio broadcast, 10:00 Sunday School led by Supt. Henry Jackson, and 7:00 Young People's meetings with singing and evangelistic preaching. Midweek service is Wednesday at 5:30 p m, with a singing event on the third Sunday each month from 2:00 to 4:00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jackson
Church Service Schedule for Rev Albert Henry Church of God
Unified service runs 9 40 to 11 30 morning worship and message at 19 40 Sunday School at 10 45 Evening services include Adult Bible Study and Young People at 6 30 with worship and message at 7 30.
Wesleyan Methodist Schedule Readings and Services
Rev C E First leads Wesleyan Methodist Church with Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m Young People meet at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m Mid week prayer service Wednesday at 8 00 p m
Rittman Church of Christ Announces Sunday Schedule
Rev Wert Dean leads morning Bible School at 9 30 with J C Schaefer superintendent Worship at 10 15 includes sermon by the pastor Evening service features Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and a 7 30 sermon by the pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
J. C Schaefer
Christian Endeavor
Father John T. Farrell Leads Sunday Mass at St. Ann's
St. Ann's Catholic Church announces Father John T. Farrell presiding at Masses this Sunday with an 8:00 a.m. service followed by a high mass at 10:00 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Father John T. Farrell
Rotary Installs Officers As Year Opens
The Medina Rotary Club began its new year at noon with Frank Gilbert as president Ernest Harrison as vice president and Dwayne Potts as secretary treasurer. Manager Hess of Ohio Edison presented a film The average small town of America. Walter Berton from schools spoke June 21 on war strategy and Col Parker spoke June 28 on the Army plea for returning soldiers. Next week a round table on veterans’ problems will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Frank Gilbert
Ernest Harrison
Dwayne Potts
Hess
Ohio Edison Co
Medina
America
Walter Berton
Col
T. L. Parker
Tom Young
Rittman
Central Park Pavilion Bookings Highlight July Reunions
Central Park sees high demand for a large pavilion with July reservations including Petit Reunion on July 8 and July 15, FlicRinger Reunion July 19, Presbyterian Church Picnic July 22, Shook Reunion July 29, and Baptist Church Picnic July 29. Small pavilion bookings list Peter J. Steiner Reunion July 8 Kinch Reunion July 5 Minger Reunion July 22 Hanzie Eggeman Reunion July 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Petit Reunion
FlicRinger
Presbyterian Church
Shook
Baptist Church
Peter J. Steiner
Kinch
Minger
Hanzie-Eggeman
Pvt William Harvey Admitted To Moore General Hospital
Pvt William Harvey of Rittman R D has been admitted to Moore General Hospital Swananoa North Carolina for treatment. He served in the European theater with the infantry and took part in the battle of Germany. Harvey was stationed at Camp Butner North Carolina before overseas duty and entered service in October 1941. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John E Harvey. New address Norris J Coy WOJG 652 AAF Band George Field Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William €. Harvey
Rittman R. D
Moore General Hospital
Swannanoa
N. C
Germany
Harvey
Camp Butner
John E. Harvey
Norris J. Coy
WOJG
AAF
George Field
Boy Killed by Live Wire Accident Near Town
Funeral services were held for Alfred D. Mellott 10 of two miles north of town after electrocution when a steel flag pole touched a high voltage line as he helped his uncle raise it. He died at a local physician's office. Survived by parents a brother and two sisters with burial in Acme church cemetery conducted by Rev. Carl Kessler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred D. Mellott
William Mellott
Two Milles
Rittman
John
Jean
Ruth
John Winkler
Acme Church
Carl Kessler
Thanks to workers clear weeds by Erie crossing
Hits and Bits thanks a helper for mowing weeds on both sides of the Erie crossing at South Main Street, removing a major traffic hazard. Picture of the Week shows Friday morning image of a wounded Navy pilot landing a burning plane on a burning flat top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Crossing
S. Mainst
P. D
Navy
Mutt Wenger Recalled from Canada for Winkler Grandchild Funeral
Mutt Wenger was called home from Canada last Saturday for the Winkler grandchild funeral. Earlier summons covered his wife's father’s death and his son P F C Robert’s declared missing in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutt Wenger
Canada
Winkler
P. F. C. Robert
Flora Conrad Reports Garden Harvest Dates
Mrs Flora Conrad announces harvest dates for peas on June 15 and carrots on June 29 from her garden.
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Flora Conrad
Memorial Service Held for St Francis Layton at Orrville
A number of Rittman Masons attended the memorial service for St Francis Layton at the Orrville Methodist church Sunday morning after the regular worship service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Ma‘sons
Francis D.layton
Methodist
Orrville
Rittman Troop 405 Wins Opening Game in 12-10 Softball Thriller
RITTMAN TROOP 405 beat Seville Boy Scouts 12-10 in a seven inning first game of a July 4 doubleheader, then fell 22-13 in the second. The Doylestown afternoon game was canceled. Sunday they head to Camp Manatoc for a big week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Troop 405
Seville Boy Scouts
Doylestown
Camp Manatoc
Press association praise for shared photo credit practice
A letter applauds reciprocal crediting of photos in news reports. The contributor notes Akron Beacon Journal and its neighboring daily exchange clippings, praising the effort as big-time journalism and highlighting a call to John S. Knight for source material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Beacon Journal
Freedom of the Press
John S. Knight
Bittman Receives 675 Dollar Auto License Payment
Bittman gets the state's second allotment of 675 dollars for automobile license funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bittman
County Elections Office Opens in Wooster for Candidate Filing
The County Board of Elections office in the Court House Wooster opened Monday from 9 to 4 to handle candidate filings for village township and board of education offices with the filing deadline set for August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board OF Elections
Court House
Wooster
Board of Education
Also Mentioned on This Page
Karl Gillman
Ernest Bodager
Ashland
Wayne Young
Ohio Boxboard Co
Clifford Graft
Wayne County Young Men’s Democratic Club
James B. Gatehouse
Ohio Companies League
Ronald Boling
Richard Castor
WM. Lengacher
Bodager Family
Mrs. J J. Williams
First Brethren Church
Ord Gehman
United Brethren Church
W. E. Price
First Baptist Church
W. F. Echols, Pastor
Wesleyan Methodist
C. E. First
Long's Market
B&w
Brown
Spaulding
Mac's Murderers
Schaefer’s
Adams
Aon Sterling
Zigler
Joyce
Mother’s Club
Eleanor Frye Sterling
Long's Market Houglan Holwe D
Schaefer
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