Rotarian E M Welch Reports On San Francisco Convention Trip
E M Welch and wife plus Mr. and Mrs. Gon Russell attended the Rotary convention in San Francisco in late June. Welch praised the impressive event with world delegates, tours of a Japanese ship, films of Japan, dances, and warm hospitality. He noted lessons on Rotary service and predicted Cleveland will face tough competition next year. New Rittman Rotary officers are G Ernest Harrison president E M Welch vice president and C E Rhonemus secretary treasurer.
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Ae Rittman Rotary
Rotary
San Francisco
E. M. Welch
Gon
Russell
Welch
Ito tolMs
Japan
San
Cleveland
Rittman Rotary
G. Ernest Harrison
C E. Rhonemus
Funeral Services For Creston Man Es Conducted Mon
Funeral services were held Monday for Creston resident P Wissler 56 in the home of his sister Mrs Minnie Ea] with Rev Marcus Grether officiating. Wissler died in an Orrville train collision while driving home after visiting a sister-in-law, his body identified after hours. Survivors include his sister Mrs Earl and brother Jake Wissler. burial at Orrville under J C Murray.
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P Wissler
Minnie Ea
Creston
Marcus Grether
Wissler
Orrville
C. D. Swan
CA &C
Will Wisster
Canton
Robert Earl
Creaton
Akron
Wisilfry
Sterling
Watkins Company
Earl
Jake Wisster
J.C. Murray
Services Held For Former Rittman High School Coach
George Garber, former coach at Rittman High School, died Saturday evening. Funeral services were held at the family home in Town. Garber coached several years before leaving Rittman in 1926 for Lanark NL, then worked in a factory during the summer. He left a wife and three children.
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George Garber
Rittman High School
Garber
Rittman
Lanark
Births Reported at Mercy and Wadsworth Hospitals
Dr. and Mrs. M E Stilwill welcomed a 7% Tb boy, David Eugene, at Mercy Hospital Canton on Thursday. Mr s Myra Steiner, formerly Miss Ruth King of near Sterling, had a boy at Wadsworth Hospital on Friday.
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M. E. Stilwill
David Eugene
Mercy Hospital
Canton
Marriee
Myra Steiner
Wadsworth Hospital
High Weekend Comes To Low End In Rittman's Calaboose
A drunken incident in Rittman ends with Dudley Nye jailed for intoxication and disorderly conduct after a late night bus altercation. The mayor fines him fifteen dollars and costs, as a driver and marshal involve a Cleveland context and a misread headline.
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Rittman
Dudley
Ohio
Rte
Cleveland
Marshal
Dudley Nye
Hoy Baker
Miller Wins Boys Singles Tennis Title in Summer Meet
Jim Miller beat Dick Weat in straight sets 6-1 7-6 to win the boys singles crown in the summer recreation program. Rosefberg's team won junior boys baseball, defeating Chubby Watson's nine 15 to 11. entries for other tournaments welcomed. tennis courts to stay open for evening players once afternoon play ends.
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Jim Miller
Dick Weat
Rosefberg
Chubby Watson
Tih Young
Young
Rittman Civic Association to Meet at City Hall Tuesday
The Rittman Civic Association will gather at City Hall Tuesday at 2 7. m for its regular July meeting. Plans for sponsoring the annual Community Picnic and other matters of concern will be discussed and full attendance is urged.
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Rittman Civic Association
City Hall
Wayne County Real Estate Mortgages in June 1937
Real estate mortgages in Wayne county recorded during June show a total of 157 488 dollars. First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Wooster leads with 17 mortgages totaling 48 705 dollars. Rittman Savings Bank has four mortgages totaling 16 163 dollars and Stebbins Banking Co of Creston has one mortgage for 260 dollars.
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Wayne County
Wayne County Abstract Co
First Federal Savings & Loan Association of
Wooster
Rittman Savings Bank
Stebbins Banking Co
Creston
Bible School Holds Closing Exercises Friday
Closing exercises for the Rittman community church were held at the Church of Christ Friday night. The program featured demonstrations and work conducted over the four weeks period.
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Bible School
Rittman Community Church
Church of
Pirlst
Kroger Store Marks Second Anniversary Celebration
Kroger food fair and manager George Tinsler report a successful second anniversary celebration. Nine patrons received gift prizes for shopping during the week and demonstration booths attracted many visitors to the local store.
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Kroger
George Tinsler
Ebert Bound To Grand Jury On Charge By Gettings
A. L. Ebert of Rittman is bound over to Medina County grand jury on assault and battery charges filed by R. E. Gettings. Affidavit signed by Gettings accuses Ebert of unlawfully striking knocking down and abusing Emmet Gettings. Arrest occurred July 2 by Wadsworth Township Constable G A Barber. Bond set at 100 by Glenna Brenneman.
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C. C. Clark
Wadsworth
A. L. Ebert
Rittman
Medina County
R. E. Gettings
Gettings
Ebert
Emmet Gettings
G. A. Barber
Wadsworth “Township
Glenna Brennéman
Village enforces parking and speed rules in Rittman
Warning posted that parking and speeding regulations will be strictly enforced in the Village of Rittman. It notes gambling devices such as punch boards baseball boards and slot machines must be removed by July 15. CHAS HEFFELMAN Marshal.
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Rittman
Ballot Printing Awarded for Wayne County Primary
The Wayne County board of elections awarded ballot printing for the August 9 primary to Derr Printing Co of Wooster on a low bid after receiving three bids. About 13,900 party and absent voters ballots will be printed under the contract. Ernest Harrison, publisher of The Tuttman Press, is manager of Derr Co.
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Wayne County
Derr Printing Co
Wooster
Board of Elections
Ernest Harrison
Tuttman Press
Derr Ca
Columbus and Bahamas Discovery and Fort Constructions
Columbus is believed to have discovered the Bahamas on his first voyage to the New World. Spain and England fought over them for more than 300 years and pirates time and again plundered them. Three forts, Charlotte, Montagu and Fincastle, were built by England to protect Nassau. A tower known as Blackbeard's tower was erected there by pirates.
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Columbus
The
Bahamas
New World
Spain
England
Charlotte
Montagu
Fincastle
Nassau
Harrisons Diary Sees Beauty of White Sulphur Springs
The Harrisons recount a West Virginia tour for the National Editorial Association convention at White Sulphur Springs. They travel the New River Gorge 1000 feet deep, note Greenbrier County’s 160th anniversary, visit Lewisburg, Greenbrier Estate sights, and the grand Greenbrier hotel with its luxury, staff, and amenities. The NEA meeting appoints a Wisconsin man as president. Howard Palmer is vice president. Richard Harrison plans to study journalism. notable speakers include editors from Countr y Home and Printers Ink, plus governors and Col Knox.
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Fruest Harrison
West Virginia
National Editorial Association
White Sulphur Springs
Gauley Porvcie
Honesingen
Orginal
Balcoony
Uve
Ps DD Daeco
Paetor Dewr
Greenbrier
Gréenbrier
Wisconsin
NEA
Howard Palmer
Greenwich
Conn
Frank Gilbert
Rittman
Palmer
Richard +s
Connectcut-Wesleyan
R.b.howard
Harrisons
London
Ohio
Country Home Magazine
Printers Ink Publications
Host
Virginia
Col
Frank Knox
Knox
Merle Thorpe
Nation
B Ness
Gov.Holt
Wayne Co Pioneer Descendants Organize Family Reunion
A Beichler descendants reunion was organized Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Beichler east of Creston. About 125 attendees came from several towns. Officers include Arthur Zeigler Nova president and Kenneth Lance Sterling vice president.
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Wayne Co
New Country
New York State
Ohio
United States
Wayne County
Edward Beichler
Rittman
Jacob
Henry
John
Edward
Mary Jane Hart
Catherine Rodenberger
Alice Smith
Callie Lance
Lansing
Mich
McKeesport
Akron
Wads
Rittman Business Mood Lifts as Trade Expands
The Rittman area shows hopeful signs with rising business activity. Merchants report increased sales, more shoppers, and promotional efforts drawing customers. local banks note improved conditions and plans for new work and storefront improvements.
Two Rittman Automobile Accidents This Week
Two automobile accidents occurred in Rittman this week. At 11 20 pm Friday a vehicle driven by Mix struck another car at the Malin intersection, injuring no one reported. A second collision on Ohio avenue involved Mrs Whima and Mr Turner's overturned car with no injuries. On Saturday July 7 William Roth and TeFtrand Snell’s cars rolled, causing considerable damage.
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Rittman
den Parner
Malin
Mix
Lloyd Whidta
Whima Waa
Ohio Ave
Turner
Willam Roth
TeFtrand Snell
Fourth of July Celebration Faces Aggressive Crackdown
A damaged report recalls a small town Independence Day event where hawkers sold fireworks near Minita of Ake ron and Lenetown. Residents discuss enforcing a ban inside village limits and urge council action to abolish sales next year. The piece notes local merchants oppose sales.
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Alito
Akeron
Wittman
Council
Land purchase near family home sparks West Middlesex speculation
Rumors spread about Tidy Young buying nearly an acre near the family home in West Middlesex. Some ask if the plot will house a two room cottage for his minks, while others note a carnival lamp he won may hint at hidden meaning.
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Hag Tust
Young
West
Middlesex
Young Suitor Seeks Bride Amid Confusing City Tips
A humorous note shows a young man asking his future father-in-law for permission. He claims his prospects by saying he registered at bank night. A city hall tip warns residents to follow parking and speeding rules in Rittman for the rest of the month.
Marlon-Reserve Power team demonstrates safe move
The Marlon-Reserve Power crew showed the slick method to relocate a heavy bulky safe last week, lifting and transporting it with coordinated grip and timing. The display highlighted their teamwork and technique in handling a demanding load.
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Marlon-Reserve Power Boys
First Wheat of Season At Hershey and Roh Rer Today
The first wheat of the season is expected at Hershey and Roh rer today from the farm of Godfrey Hanzie east of Rittman. The price will probably be better for the crop this year.
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Hershey & Rohrer
Godfrey Hanzie
Rittman
Unclear fragmentary urban note on Sunday work and weather
A garbled passage describes a safe being lowered into a post office basement with a portable derrick. It also quips about farmers observing no Sunday work in fields and comments on Sunday hay cutting and weather uncertainty this year.
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R. V. Fredrick
State St
Pennsylvania
Atraint
Boys State Ohio trip highlights growth in citizenship
Charles Snyder and James Miller reported on the 19 day Boys State in Columbus sponsored by the American Legion of Ohio. Delegates from Rittman, including Snyder and Miller, described the 760 attendees shaping government through offices, speeches, platforms, and a practical politics program.
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Jttuiman American ‘Legion
Charles ‘Snyder
James Miller
Columbus
The
American
Legion of Ohio
Tuesaday
Legion
Progranzls
Rittman
Reprosniastives
Charles Snyder
County Officials Warn WPA Applicants About New Work
Wayne County officials warn that a new law increases the WPA by ten percent but only about 40 extra men in the county may gain work. They urge relief clients to stay registered and note no need to come to Wooster to apply as eligible workers will be notified when assignments arise.
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WPA
Wayne “County
Wayne County
Snme
N Wooster
Icinis
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Rittman Club
Creston Manes
C. Wissler
Miller
Rosenberg
Civic Ass’n
Ajoy
Grand Jury
Dolis Guibert
New York City
Thes
Roy W. Baker
Chas, Heffelman Marshal
Mis Bridge
Rainelle
Lovers Leap
Splice
Sam Black
Lewisburg
Hko
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Mana Moore
Medlyn County
Wayne
Gor
Smithtecat
Asnivelley Sales
Re Ular Newsy
Ritthman
Tar Herton
Aaron
Aid
Tata Af Soo
Wirks
Alif
Ihlatita
Si Cehesea
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Offtea Matias
J. A. Thechty
Tie Mars Kota
New
Tigran
Ohio Boys’ State
C. Snyder and
J. Miller
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