Recreation Board Plans Program and Decisions
The recreation board met to pay bills and discuss plans. They noted outstanding utilities and supplies and approved the bills. Tennis court surfacing was postponed to next year. Plans for an August 1 boxing show and posters were discussed. New ice skating rink site search was ordered for winter after abandoning field skating. Promoter and civic group discussions planned for a Cleveland Indians game trip. Meeting night was moved to the first Tuesday. Croquet court placement was considered after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Board
Wayne Kurtz
Boyd Miller
Miller
Harold Brown
Leonard
Rittman
Cleveland
William E. Heiks
Charles Rohrer
The
Civic Association
Sounds and Signs From A 1920s Town Market Scene
A fragmented local page recalls a Monday night illustrated lecture for rail birds in front of Wenger's market and mentions a parachute jumper at Chippewa Lake, a half pint ice cream joke at A B Thomas drug store, sun warmed meat market ledges, Rittman espionage talk, a Ripley item about Emmett Griner and family, a 1928 Hudson at Irvin Motor Bases, City Hall roof work and Boxboard Men's Chorus, plus a thank you note from U B and Presbyterian Church ladies during remodeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenger’s
Rhades
Dale Carnegie
A. B. Thomas’ Drug Store
Playground Reopens At Central Park With Busy Day
After weeks of idleness the Central Park playground equipment was put to use again on Saturday. Children such as Dale Caler Mary Lou Swigart and Duane Shook joined the scene along with Bertha Hickin and Virginia Gebhart at Kittman’s tennis courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Dale Caler
Mary Lou Swigart
Duane Shook
Kittman
Bertha Hickin
Virginia Gebhart
Bodager wins junior title in Rittman tennis tournament
Rittman junior champion Bill Bodager defeated Mervin Stoelmiller in straight sets 6-3 6-2 on Tuesday morning. Senior Bars Tennis moved into second round action with Henry Tompkins Wade Milford Richard Houck Harry Ditech and Jack McCullock advancing to quarter finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bodager
Rittman
Mervin Stoelmiller
Henry Tompkins
Wade Milford
Richard Houck
Harry Ditech
Jack McCullock
Russell Riggs
James Miller
Richard West
West
Frank Webner
Tim Young
Recreation Field
Rittman Department Stores
Ivan
Ramsier
Chuck
Rosenberger
Harold Huffman
Man walks 45 minutes to renew yearly subscription
J D Baysinger 87 arrived at the Press Office on Wednesday morning after leaving his Wadsworth Easton Road home at 5 15 am. He walked to Doylestown Road then to Rittman arriving in 45 minutes, stopped to chat with G W Holm on Main Street, then renewed a subscription and placed a classified ad at the office. He appeared lively though sore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Baysinger
Wadsworth-Easton Road
Doylestown
Rittman
G. W. Holm
Main St
Tors
Jong
Doylestown Carnival Slated for July 20
Sts. Peter and Paul's Carnival in Doylestown on Saturday evening July 20 offers prizes totaling 17.50 with first prize 10, second prize 5, and a third prize of 2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doylestown
Miss Mooney Attends Republican National Convention
Miss Laurabel Mooney the only Ritt man resident to attend the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia on June 27 accompanied by her uncle Governor John W Bricker who led the Ohio delegation into the hall as Wendell Willkie was nominated Republican candidate for president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurabel Mooney
Rittman
Philadelphia
Miss Mooney
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Wendell Willkie
William Gigandet Dies Saturday Morning
William Gigandet, 17, died early Saturday after a stroke and infant paralysis. He lived with parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gigandet on Wright Street. Private funeral services were held Tuesday at Ebert Funeral Home with Rev. E S Hendrickson officiating. Burial was in St Anne's Cemetery. He is survived by two sisters and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Gigandet
Edward Gigandet
Wright St
Ebert
A- L. Ebert
E.S. Hendrickson
St. Anne’s Cemetery
Ben Franklin Store Announces Fourth Birthday Sale in Rittman
Ben Franklin stores announces a four year celebration in Rittman with a 9 and 19c sale starting Saturday for one week. Souvenir thermometers will be given to all adults and children receive souvenirs. Proprietors Bob Elrotan and Ed Elrotan are listed as owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Franklin
Rittman
Ben ‘Pranklixi
Bob
Ed Elrotanes
Regulation of Fireworks on Editorial Page 4
The reader is invited to examine the editorial page on page 4 for discussion of fireworks regulation within the corporation Matte of Ritt Mian. The piece signals a shift in policy and urges attention to new regulatory proposals.
Council Votes Through Two Ordinances and Reading of One
The council met in July to pass two ordinances and place a third on its second reading. Finance Chief Frank Schlup presented bills for current supplies and salaries. A traffic ordinance banning commercial vehicles from residential streets advanced to its second and third readings. Residents requested street work on Ohio Ave and Walnut Street, with officials set to inspect and investigate temporary grading. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday July 26 due to attendance issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schlup
Finance and Purchase Committee
William T. Higg
Cimp
Ohio Ave
Rhonemus
Baldwin
Higg
Harlan Hatten
Walnut Street
Walnut St
Kurtz
Walnut
Nightly Dancing at Chippewa Lake Park Continues After Explosion
The Chippewa Lake Park pavilion suffered an explosion at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday but reopened that night as debris was cleared by 6 a.m. with labor union crews from Akron providing help. Sub-flooring was replaced and dancing continued on schedule despite the bend in the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Boxboard Co
Chippewa Lake Park
A J Tuccinardi
Tuccinardi
Joseph Gaborsky
Mac Henry
Arnold Crowell
Chippewa Lake
Parker Beach
Akron
First of Summer Boxing Draws 700 to Recreation
About 700 spectators filled the recreation field to view the Fourth of July boxing show at 9 p.m. in a sixtee n-fighter card at Rittmann's center-ring arena. Eight three-round bouts featured fighters led by Killer at 41 pounds and Tiger Kerr at 48, with close decisions and a pair of draws shaping the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Field
Rittmann
Rittman
Mighty Atoms
Killer
Tiger Kerr
Tiger
Weiler
Nala
Waas Mocel
Delbert Lambeth
Robert Lance
Rourdag
Walter
Eilly
Harley Hughey
Ms Foor
Jim Bain
Rutter
Baii
H Ginning
Rounes Rus
Eb Dak
Jock
Bali
Antancium
Ieral
Peg
Ritt
Paul Kelly
Jotee Ame
Creston
Wilson
Jim Wilson
Merle Eatee
Pleffér
Ing Wilson
Pfeffer
Almas
Clifford Snell
Bob Sinster
Mgali
Nien
Mel
Hwood
Torre
Aston
Detielen
E.R
Alexander
Plydeans
Abd Hilty
Vincen Rains
Cleveland
Gokden
Soyer
William Sigler
Rosenberg
Marshallville Girl's Band at Summit Park
Miss Mary Marshall, a 9 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William M Marshall, led Mary Marshall and her Bachelorettes with Blue Paradise at Summit Beach Park Akron last Wednesday. Her Chicago org grew last winter and tours on the Earl Taylor Circuit. Local towns sent a large crowd and a banner greeted the performers with warm reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Marshall
Blue Paradise
Summit
Beach Park
Akron
Miss Marshall
William M. Marshall
R. D. Marshillville
Rittman
Sterling High School
Chicago
Earl Taylor
Summit Beach
Mary
Education Board Approves Janitor Monthly Salaries
Board members gathered at 8 p m Tuesday to review preliminary budgets and approve repairs at Rittman schools. Bills for high school and First Street grounds were approved along with insurance for the district. New furnaces planned for primary building and janitor salaries set. auditorium use requested for August 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Rittman
W W. Schwartzarts
Baptist Church
Schumacker
Schwartz
Akers and
Harpham Goon
First St
Wise Furnace Co
Williamt
Rilke
Prank
Harter
William H. Swartz
Neon Sign Shines Nightly Above Store Front
A fragmented account describes a new GE neon sign installed on the store front. The sign glows red, blue, and features a five by four foot crest. It weighs about 30 pounds and is mounted above the entrance for nightly display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Teerty
Fe Ce Rea
Funeral director gets Ohio license for Schlup
William J. Schlup received his Funeral Director license from the Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors after passing the state exams. He is now with Danford Funeral Home in Wooster, Ohio, following an apprenticeship at Vial and Kesler Funeral Home in Akron and a year of study at the Cleveland College of Embalming. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank A Schlup of Liberty Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Griner
California
Griner
Mrs. Griner
William J. Schlup
Board of Embalmera and Funeral Directors of
Ohio
Mr. Schlup
Danford
Wooster
Vial and Kesler
Akron
Cleveland College of Embalming
Marely
Frank A. Schlup
Liberty St
Rittman Fire Dept Purchases New Pumper Truck
The Rittman Community Fire Department has bought a Seagraves pumper on a Chevrolet chassis. The truck, a 500 gallon pumper with 1900 feet of hose and rural fire fighting equipment, arrives late August and will be housed at the City Mall. Contributions are welcome and aid from township trustees and rural residents helped fund the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Community Fire Department
Segraves
City
Hauenstein and MacGee Enroll in OSU Summer Session
Willard B. Hauenstein and John MacGee of Rittman are among about 5 000 students enrolled at Omega State University for the first ten weeks of the summer session. Names include Richard B Bryan Howard Dan nemiller Eugene F Hull and Dees rot Divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard B. Hauenstein
John MacGee
Rittman
Mate University
Gaummer
Richard B Bryan
Howard Dannemiller
Eugene F. Hull
Dees
Civil Service Inquiries And Job Positions For Dayton
A garbled note hints at civil service applications and job postings, mentioning Dayton Ohio and fields like information processing. It references specific positions and a threshold payment or visor fee, with unclear details and names obscured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suiga
Joan Field
Dayton
Ohio
Mysterious Note Fragments Reported in July Event
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a daughter, Bauman, and a Wadsworth event with a baby girl. The text is incomplete but suggests a local social notice tied to Zeigler and Maumee. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Orp
Ben. Bauman
Wadsworth
Maumee Zeigler
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Irvin
Presbyterian Church
Mithman
Benne
Howard ‘Sehwarts
Paul Helks
Robert Garrod
William Gigandet
Roy Kelly
Tib Young
Marshallville Girl’s Band
Summit Park
Education Board
William
Bomlup
New ‘Fire Department
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