Death Is Result Of Mistaken Shot
James McCoy, 36, shot his uncle William Livingston McCoy, 67, on a farm near Rittman and Seville. The wounded man died after a blood clot traveled to his brain following a gunshot fired during a mistaken chicken thief investigation. Funeral rites were held July 3 and burial followed in Woostar cemetery.
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James McCoy
William
Livingston- McCoy
Rittman
Seville
Thomas McCoy
Wiliam
William McCoy
A. 12 Stockham of
Creston
E. F. Ragdall
Rittman Theatre Offers World and the Flesh Plus Mislead the Lady
Rittman Theatre presents World and the Flesh starring George Bancroft and Miriam Hopkins Friday and Saturday July 8 and 9 in a dramatic romance set during Russia’s 1917 revolution. The program also features Mislead the Lady with Claudette Colbert Edmond Lowe and others in a suspenseful plot about deceit and captivity ending in a mountain rendezvous.
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George Bancroft
Miriam Hopkins
Russia
Cleveland
Joan Bennet
Ben Lyon
John Halliday
Claudette Colbert
Edmond Lowe
Willard Landis Ends Long Midwest Goodyear Tour
Willard Landis of Cuyahoga Falls and his wife plus one year old son Dale completed an inspection tour of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company wirehouses across Missouri Kansas Oklahoma New Mexico and Texas. Landis serves as an efficiency expert for the firm and led the journey begun last April. Aboard the trip were eight BP cactus plants picked during field work and placed in a rock garden at the Landis home.
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Willard Landis
Cuyahoga Falls
Myr
JC Landis
North Main-st. Ritman
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Middle West
Dale
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Texas
Fear of the Landis
Young people to hear peace talk on nationwide campus effort
Eight or nine two person teams sponsored by the Religious Society of Friends travel through towns in Ohio during July. They visit churches service clubs and similar groups to promote pacifism with expenses covered by colleges and their sponsoring organizations. Bowen and his partner from Haverford cover the northeastern Ohio area near Wooster.
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Friends
Bowen
Haverford
Ohio
Wooster
Community Picnic Plans Stir Debate at Trade Board
A committee from the Board of Trade discusses plans for a community picnic amid proposals and offers from nearby groups. Members seek input on date location and funding as the event idea develops.
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Board’ of Trade
Rosarty
Iho
Hamdris
Brethren Church Elects Officers
The Brethren church held its quarterly meeting on Wednesday evening. Rev. Nelswanger was rehired for the coming year. Elected officers include A. C. Maine as trustee and treasurer, E. O. Franks recording secretary, Zilda Hoover corresponding secretary, Mrs. E. O. Franks financial secretary, Miss Maxine Kime pianist, Miss Dora Mae Ruble assistant pianist, Emmet Griner chorister, Verne Kime assistant chorister, Loyd and Floyd Hoover ushers, and Mrs. Atlee Hostefler and Mrs. E. d. Franks on the music committee.
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The
Brethren Church
Nelswanger
A. C. Maine
E. O. Franks
Zilda Hoover
Maxine’ Kime
Dora Mae Ruble
Emmet Griner
Verne Kime
Loyd and
Floyd Hoover
Atlee Hostefler
E. d. Franks
Shooting Cracker Fire Sparks Sabbath Resentment
Independence Day in Rittman was unusually quiet except for patriotic youths firing cannon crackers. The noise interrupted church services on Sunday and disturbed several congregations, drawing strong resentment from church members toward the practice.
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Rittman
Owever
Ohio Wins Oregon Trail Prize in Veterans Contest
Ohio leads the larger departments by meeting its 93: membership quota and wins a $75 cash prize in the Oregon Trail membership contest. The note covers House Bill 8173 allowing renewed insurance policies without medical exams for those at current ages, plus renewal within five months of enactment. It also mentions Purple Heart decorations and Meritorious Service Citations for eligible service members.
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Heartfest
American Legion of Ohoe
Frank E Samuel
Ohio
Reby
Oregon Trail
Fourth of July Tourney Pairs Creston and Wadsworth
A Sterling led celebration featured band concerts and a baseball tournament with Creston, Homerville, Wadsworth, and Hampervilla. Creston beat Homerville in the opener, Wadsworth defeated Sterling, and Creston won the championship. The band of Sterling Creston and Seville performed morning and afternoon. A parade of Sterling residents moved through Rittman and Lily as part of the July Fourth programs.
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Greston Sterling
Wadsworth
Hampervilla
Creston
Homerville
Sterling
C. P. Lindecamp
Seville
Sterling @thusists
Rittman
Lily
Explosion at farm wounds fatal for Charles Shanafelt
Charles Shanafelt 42 died after an explosion at his farm north of Walldworth while he attempted to adjust a gasket on a generator. Neal, eight and four year olds, were injured. Shanafelt survived by his wife Martha and several relatives. Services held at home. interment at Copley.
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Charles Shanafalt
Fries
Neal
Curbite
Shanafelt
Avinisworth
Stranafelt
Alghton
Orlando
Dla
Brittidd
Airs
Clairenee
Keller
Amet Tom-Beothura
Eturley
Harry
Roy
Dart
Hey Trwu
Purley
Hiterment
Copley
Beichler Reunion Draws About 100 Attendees
A Beichler reunion brought about a hundred relatives to Le Tloover’s farm near Rit on Rate No. Many clan members traveled long distances from Pennsylvania and Croquet to the Drasont. The event featured games such as horseshoes and croquet and included entertainment and refreshments like tea, ice cream, and other treats.
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Drasont
Ruthoring
Indians Win Feature Independence Day Game at Masaillon
The Masaillon celebration hosted a baseball clash described as a feature attraction with the Indians defeating their opponent. Next Sunday the Indians face Wooster at Wooster in a Wayne County matchup as part of the holiday festivities.
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Masaillon
Wooster
Wayne Country
Weighing Station Set for Rittman High School
The monthly weighing station for babies and preschool children will be held at the Rittman high school building on Thursday July 14 from 1 30 to 4 00 p m All mothers are invited to bring their children.
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Rittman High School
Escort Through Tire Plant At Goodyear Akron
A group escorted through the Goodyear Tire and Rubber plant in Akron on a Wednesday afternoon. Attendants included Ralph Krabili Clyde Carson Verne Stout M Quimby Everett Winkler John Branigan Or udelevitz Christ Beyler and R Lance.
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber. Company
Akron
Éburtesy
B. & W. Oilcom
Ralph Krabili
Clyde Carson
Verne Stout
M. Quimby
Evérett
Winkler
John Branigan
Orudelevitz
Christ. Beyler
R. Lance
Ice Cream Social Planned by St Ann’s Ladies
The Ladies Altar Society of St Ann's Catholic Church hosts an ice cream social on Wednesday July 20. The Rittman band will provide the music.
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Ladies Altar Society of
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Rittman Band
Meeting Held Tuesday Night Under Quiet Skies
Owing to Commander G. Sh. Stearns being away on his vacation a meeting was held last Tuesday night to discuss ongoing arrangements. The event reflected orderly conduct and standard protocols observed in his absence.
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G. Sh. Stearns
Bodager and Kropf Wed in Smithville UMC Ceremony
Arthur Bodager and Thelma Kropf were married at 8 30 Sunday morning by Rev. G J Carpenter at the Smithville United church. The bride wore a blue georgette dress and hat. attended by Mrs. Leah Kropf and Christine Hindman. The couple plan a wedding trip to Atlantic City and will reside in Wooster after returning.
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Thelma Kropf
Leah Kropf
Wooster
Arthur Hedager
Albert Bodager
G. 2. Carpenter
Smithville United Otra
Mrs. Bodager
Atlantic City
Judge Weiser of Wooster Talks To Local Rotarians
The Rittman Rotary Club held its first meeting under new officers. President Hiers completed committee appointments and handed each member a copy of Rotarian Bursa. Judge Welser of Wooster and other visitors attended. the judge gave a practical talk about ideas to lighten life when applied.
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Rotarians
Rittman Rotary Club
Hiers
Mansfield
Welser
Wooster
Father of Frank Webner Suffers Paralytic Stroke on Trip
The father of Frank Webner accompanied his son and family on a motor trip to New Galilee Pennsylvania to visit Mrs. Wm Cook. Around noon he complained of illness and suffered a paralytic stroke. He is bedbound with no improvement. The report notes the afflicted man is 60 years old and a relative is listed as FS Fowenere.
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G. O. Webner
Bernie Webner
Elyria
Wm. Cook
New Galilee
Crossing Accident Fatal To Two Men
A Sunday collision near Rittman in Wayne County killed two men, Mike Biro and Tony Sark, occupants of a Studebaker sedan. John George drove the other car. the Studebaker was demolished. First responders stated both deceased men sat in the rear. the auto party were locals on a hunting trip. The wreck, investigated by authorities, halted traffic as crews cleared the scene.
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Mike Biro
Tony Sark
Barhorton
Rittman
Thy Wayne
Madlua
Titi
Jude Edgor
Ma Trat Collman
Nota
Hieber
George
Studebaker
John George
Harberton
Accion
Breaks At Press Get Noted In Scrappy Dated Text
Fragmented OCR notes discuss repeated mentions of breaks at a press office during a muddled event. The garbled text hints at misunderstood outcomes and concerns about costs from the breaks.
Band Concert to Be Presented Saturday in Rittman
A summer concert in Rittman will be held Saturday evening July 3 in Central Park. Ice cream and cake will be available. The series has attracted crowds in prior years and continues the seasonal entertainment tradition.
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Rittman Tantra
Ous Sinies
Central Park
Drivers Avoid Head on Crash As Autos Sideswipe
Everett Emphch of near Rittman drives south from Rittman on Route 14 July 4 when his Ford sideswiped a bridge while avoiding a northbound Orrville auto. Two other cars parked nearby forced the vehicles into close quarters near the bridge. Both cars narrowly avoided a head on collision and suffered minor bridge guard damage.
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Sideswipe Bridge
Everett Empch
Rittman
Orrville
Picnic in Park Tuesday Draws WCTU Members
Invitations shaped like white ribbon bows invited WCTU members and guests to a July 12 picnic dinner at Rittman Central Park. Lunch is at 12:30 followed by a program at 1:00 featuring Miss Burness a national Ep worker who will give a talk along with a playlet and music.
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Beery
Rittman Central Park
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