Banner Press Sold to H J Hall in Wadsworth News merge
Plans completed for sale of The Banner-Press print ing equipment subscription list and goodwill to H J Hall owner of The Hall Trucking Co former Wadsworth mayor and stock holder of The Wadsworth Publishing Co Hall to combine Banner Press and The Wadsworth News as The Wadsworth News Banner John D Miller named managing editor Banner Press veteran A J Michel departs after 13 years Ownership shifts plant to News building and building to rent pending vacate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth Banner Press
Nellie A. Harter
A J Michel
Sbanner-Press
Wadsworth
Banner-Press
Watrusa Avenue
Banner- Press
W.S Hostetler
Banner Press
Day
W. S. Hostettler
Miss Harter
Tires Freed From Rationing Amid High Demand
Rubber Director Bradley Dewey announced inner tubes are released from rationing and 900,000 passenger tires will be distributed to civilian motorists in July and August. OP A rationing chief Charles F Phillips warned drivers may not see tires until early 1945 due to unfilled applications and ongoing high demand.
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Bradley Dewey
Dewey
Jannuary
Charles F. Phillips
Op.a
Phillips
CPL Hall Finds Chilly Reception in France
A letter from CPL Harold Hall writes from France on June 21 1944 describing a cold start to summer, gratitude to Air Corps infantry and paratroopers, and a plea for letters to boost morale while awaiting homeward return. He mentions English friendships and a French book to aid conversation and notes his mailman role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl. Hall
France
England
Air Corps
Lt Roher Bombs 8 Times in 7 Days
Letter from a serviceman in England dated June 29 1944 describes twenty seven missions flown so far and four remaining as he notes his transition from Bombardier to Navigator. He thanks the sender for overseas addresses and press updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Bombardier
Pat Withrow to Speak in Rittman July 18
Evangelist Pat B. Withrow of Union Mission Charleston W Va will appear in Rittman at 8 PM July 18 under Haven of Rest Rescue Mission Akron. Withrow, 37 years as Union Mission superintendent, will share a gospel message at the high school auditorium with performances by the Echols quartet and Russell Killman leading song service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Pat’ B. Withrow
Union Mission
Charleston
W. Va
Rittman
Haven of Rest
Akron
Mr. Withrow
Billy Sunday
Mel Trotter
Withrow
God
Echols
Russell Killman
U. S. Navy
Two Cousins Attend School as Fortress Crew Hopeful
Message from Lt. Jay J. Roh er detailing cousins at school and a hopeful August reunion. Mentions Sydn Bomb Gp APO 557 and New York, signaling military context in a personal note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie
Jay J Rohrer
APO
P.M
New York
Dear Mr Harrison Requests Press Address Change
A letter from A C Mike Zivkovich of Group T Sqdn 277 Class 450 AAF asks to send the press to his latest address, noting he feels at home with each delivery. The message is directed to Mr Harrison and includes the San Antonio postal details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Zivkovich
SAACC
San Antonio
Texas
22 Bellevue Street Rittman Ohio
On July 5 1944 a note references 22 Bellevue Street in Rittman Ohio with no additional context or event details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue Street
Rittman, Ohio
Lengthy complaint about Wadsworth telephone service delays
A letter from a caller recounts an afternoon of failed attempts to reach Wadsworth for news on a sick mother. The sender criticizes long wait times, misrouted calls, and rude operators, urging kinder service and improved telephone operations.
Akron Man Purchases Baker Restaurant
Ed Kelly of Akron has purchased the Baker restaurant on S Main St and took possession July 1. He plans to call it Kelleys Lunch. Mrs Cecil Baker, who has operated the eating place, expects her husband to return from the navy and join him when he comes home. He has been in the hospital at Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Kelly
Akron
Baker
S. Main St
Kelley
Cecil Baker
Navy
Santiago
Reed On Probation Three Years In Girl Case Here
Oren Earl Reed, 18, of Orrville, pleaded guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a minor Rittman girl. He was sentenced to the Mansfield Reformatory with three years probation and three months extra in county jail. Reed asked to change his conduct and said he understood his mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Mansfield Reformatory
Common Pleas
Walter J. Mougey
Oren Earl Reed
Orrville
Rittman
Manafield Reformatory
Reed
Two Newborns Reported in Sterling and Wright Streets
A daughter was born Sunday July 2 at Wadsworth hospital to Mr and Mrs Woodrow Fankhauser of Sterling Ave. A son arrived Saturday July 1 at Wadsworth hospital to Mr and Mrs Bart Dowling of Wright St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Fankhauser
Sterling Ave
Wadsworth Hospital
Bart Dowling
Wright St
Army Family Allowances: Monthly Benefits For Service Dependents
Government issued guidance on family allowances for soldiers dependents. Class A includes wife and children, class B-1 covers parents and siblings. Monthly amounts range from 22 to 80 dollars depending on dependent class and composition. Initial payments apply for new active duty status if filed within 15 days. divorced wives and class B dependents receive no initial payment.
Rotarians to Welcome Governor Next Thursday
The Rotary club under President F. O. Kanehl and Ohio Boxboard Co. comptroller Harry E. Votaw of Akron will visit next Thursday noon. 100 percent attendance is desired as retiring president D. B. Davidson passes the gavel to Kanehl. A new board includes John Baldwin Herman Robinett Hugh Strickland and Frank Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E
John Baldwin
Herman Robinett
Hugh Strickland
Frank Gilbert
Kanehl
Sheldon St
W. E. Price
Harry Brenneman
John Fisher
Dr. Davidson
Ernest Harrison
V. A. Garver
E. R. “Alexander
Air Medal for Haller from Sterling AAF waist gunner
Staff Sergeant Glenn G. Haller 25 of Sterling Avenue, waist gunner on an Eighth Air Force B-24 Liberator, received the Air Medal for exceptionally meritorious achievement in six combat missions over enemy occupied Europe. Also listed are Pvt Clair E Amstutz at AGF Replacement Depot No 1 Fort Meade and three Rittman youths Harold Hall Germain Chena and Dewey Morgan among early invasion landings. A Navy guard crew of 28 including four from Ohio recently survived a Nazi torpedo hit on their Liberty ship in the Mediterranean, with Lieut j g Robert W Toner stating no personnel were lost. Seaman First Class William A Kerstetter, son of Mr and Mrs Allen E Kerstetter of Sterling, was aboard.
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England
Glenn G. Haller
Europe
Sgt. Haller
George Haller
Sterling Ave
AAF
Brenneman's Grocery
Rittman
France
Harold Hall
Germain Chena
Dewey Morgan
Enavy Armed Guard
Ohio
New Orleans
Mediterranean Sea
J.g
Robert W. Toner
USNR
Yonkers
N. Y
Toner
William A. Kerstetter
Allen E. Kerstetter
Sterling
Sgt Art Grella Visits Parents at Fort Bragg
Sergeant Art Grella spent time with his parents Mr and Mrs Felix at Fort Bragg North Carolina during a leave from duty. The visit highlighted family support during military service.
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Sgt
Art Grella
Felix Toned
Ft. Bragg, N.C
Blood donors invited in Wooster July 10 11
The Red Cross donor unit will be in Wooster July 10 and 11 to collect plasma. The appeal stresses the need for plasma to aid wounded servicemen and asks prospective donors to phone Mrs. J. H. Fisher 13 or Mrs. W. Bodager 159 W. for joining instructions.
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Red Cross
Wooster
J. H. Fisher
W. W. Bodager
War Bond Drive Surpasses Fifth Loan Quota In Ohio District
Rittman area workers report 463 814 15 surpassing the fifth war loan quota of 301 680 with strong E bond sales 103 036 78 in Doylestown and Sterling. Ohio Boxboard Co employees contribute 300 000 BEs via payroll deduction boosting total. County group aims to reach four million by week end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
D. B Davidson
Gene Stepfield
Doylestown
I. W Maibach
Sterling
Ohio Boxboard Co
Rittman Ares
Court Briefs Include Property Transfers in Chippewa and Rittman
Norman Howard transfers one acre in Chippewa Township for $1 to Donald K. Baker. Ohn C Anertha Laef er to Clyde and Edith Adams of Rittman lot for $1. George H Brown and Valta I Brown to Simon and Frances Strimton of Rittman property for $1. Owen H Landis and Frances O Landis to Russell and Emma Welling of Rittman lot for $1. Harry A Stebbins and Ruth N Stebbins to Cedric V Carpenter and Lucy Mildred Carpenter Creston property for $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Howard
Donald K. Baker
Chippewa Township
Ohn C. Anertha L.aefer
Clyde
Edith Adams
Rittman
George H
Valta I. Brown
Simon
Frances Strimton
Owen H
Frances O. Landis
Russell
Emma Welling
Harry A
Ruth N Stebbins
Cedric V
Lucy Mildred Carpenter
Creston
School Board Hires Miss Murray for High School
The board of education approved a teaching contract for Miss Murray to replace Miss Gladys Sechrist at the high school faculty. She plans to leave her Indiana post. William Rike and Scott Christian were rehired as janitors for the First Street and Primary buildings, while the high school janitor position remained open awaiting applicants as the new budget with higher year over year increases was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Murray
Gladys Sechrist
Indiana
William Rike
Scott Christian
Cabbage Beans Boom for Victory Gardeners Here
Victory gardeners report early harvests with cabbage and beans ripening under sun. Roy Welling of Ohio reports a 2 pounds 2 ounces cabbage from June 27 harvest. Ralph Kennedy of North Road picks two bushels of green beans by June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Gardeners
Roy Welling
E. Ohio
Eir Garden
Ralph Kennedy
North Road
First Wheat Received at Hershey Elevator
The Hershey and Ohrer elevator received the farm wheat of John Eggeman two miles south of Rittman. Ben Hershey stated the sample tested 58 pounds and was of good quality. The price announced was $1.46 a bushel.
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Hershey
Ohrer
John Eggeman
Rittman
Ben Hershey
Salp Daliders Busy in War Contract Boom
In several southeastern states ship construction accounts for about 48 percent of all war supply contracts as Salp Daliders drive production and shipyards ramp up to meet wartime needs.
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States
Ebert Buys Block On Square In Rittman Postwar Expansion
The Moose lodge has bought the A. L. Ebert block at 190 S. Main St for club rooms with the second floor set for casket display by Ebert Funeral Home. A second part of the Rittman Realty Co. block was acquired next door as the postwar business buildup continues. The purchases total over $16,000 and involve local unions, grocery and electrical sales plans, with remodeling and future additions proposed.
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Rittman
Malin
Moose Lodge
A. L. Ebert
S. Main St
Ebert
Woyat & Long Tell
International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper
Posible
General Electric
J. Woyat
Uth
John Rohrat
Kroger’s
Union
A. M. Wenger
Revert
Woyat
Willard Spade
Mars Ry Ruckle
Board of
A Co
E. J. Young
W. R. Shook
J. H. Sealthbor
Rittman Baking Co
Ben Franklin
Two Grass Fires Alarm Rural Fire Crews
Blazing heat and dry conditions blamed for two grass fires callouts on Saturday and Monday. Fire crews fought the flames as crops and gate entrances faced possible loss if rain does not arrive soon.
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Victory Gates
Mrs Rhonesius Visits Grandview Household in Essex
Mrs Christian Rhonesius of Essex Connecticut is a guest in the home of Mr and Mrs C E Rhonesius of Grandview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Rhonesius
Essex, Conn
C. E. Rhonesius
Grandview
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H.J. Hall
John Viall
Bogota, New Jersey
Rittman and Wadsworth
Mr Harrison
Cpl
Old Am. Co
Rohrer
Pat Withrow
Pat
Dear MR. Harrison
West Virginia
Akron Man
Army
Pvt
Clair E
Paul Zvada
Army Air Corps
al Graf
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Shepperd's Field
H. S
Moose
Piguet
U.S
Rendove
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