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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1934

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Funeral Rites Held for C. E. Ashbrook in Ashley Ohio

Funeral services for Charles E. Ashbrook age 53 were conducted Wednesday at his home in Ashley Ohio. He died after being struck by a truck while walking home from Delaware following a Columbus trip. Ashbrook, a former Cleveland Press cartoonist and organizer of the Ohio State Junior Fair, had just learned he would begin work as an editorial illustrator for the Dayton Journal on August 1. He is survived by his wife a granddaughter an aged mother one sister and two brothers.

Charles E. Ashbrook Ashley Ohio Mr. Ashbrook Raymond Ashbrook Rittman Ashbrook Columbus Delaware Dayton Journal Cleveland Press

Increase in Truck and Trailer Revenue in First Half of 1934

The 1934 half year report by Registrar Frank West shows truck registrations up 1.95 percent and trailer registrations up 18.08 percent, yielding revenue gains of 938,710.64 dollars for trucks and 145,576.23 for trailers. Director Merrell credits stricter enforcement by the State Highway Patrol for the near million-dollar rise in truck revenue, noting 136,109 trucks registered this year compared with 133,505 last year. Trailer registrations total 63,515 versus 44,810 a year earlier, while overall fall registrations bring $454,996.70 in revenue versus $409,440.47 in 1933. Automobile dealer registrations fall from 3,019 to 2,961 with revenue dropping from $60,380 to $59,220.

Frank West Bureau of Motor Vehicles O. W Merrell Merrell State Highway Patrol Ohio

Soap Box Derby Set for Doylestown Friday Evening

Doylestown announces a Soap Box Derby at the town hall on Friday at 7 p.m. Sponsor Carl Whitman asks all entrants to register and number cars at Whitman Garage by Friday noon July 27. Three prizes will be awarded for top finishers. Traffic will be halted on the hill during the event.

Doylestown Carl ‘Whitman Whitman Garage Winkers Wooster

Camp Fort Bonj Harrison Names Promotions in Miltary Camp

Provisional Regiment announces promotions at Fort Bonj Harrison as Colonel O P Robinson lists officers, led by William H Shackleford of 182 West Park Street Rittman Ohio, citing ability to grasp instruction leadership loyalty and duty.

Ft. Bonj. Harrison Tnd William H. Shackleford West Park Street Rittman Ohio C. M. T. C.provisional Regiment O. P. Robinson Citizens’ Miltary

Marie Malbach Weds Chester Winkler in Surprising Nuptials

Marie Malbach of Sterling and Chester Winkler secretly married in New Martinsville West Virginia on Saturday July 7. Mrs Winkler is a Sterling High School graduate class of 1932 and the daughter of Mr and Mrs Benj Maibach. Mr Winkler is the son of Mr and Mrs Fred Winkler of Rittman and works at a B and W filling station.

Marie Malbach Sterling Chester Winkler New Martinsville W. Va Winkler Sterling High School Benj, Maibach Fred” Winkler Rittman

Hoover Family Injured In Auto Accident Near Mansfield

L Hoover family traveling to Warper Kansas suffered a serious crash between Mansfield and Gilead when a truck and trailer crowded them off the road. Mr Hoover and wife Mrs Hoover plus Ralph, 35, were hospitalized in Mansfield after the rollover. Jack and Joby Kurtz escaped injury.

Warper Kansas Levin Hoover Mansfield Mansfield Hospital Jack Joby Kurtz Rittman Tloover

Rittman Kubs To Meet Old Timers At Rittman Field

The Rittman Kubs clash with the Old Timers at Rittman Athletic Field Saturday afternoon. Veterans include Dutch Rauchenburg Tut Kunkler Red arry and Frank Schaad Bob Savera Scamp McHenry Ted Norton and others. Earl Dull leads the Kubs who expect a tight battle with Seflwab Dull or Snyder to pitch against the Old Timers. Albert Sehadd will likely pitch for the Old Timers. Admittance is 15 cents for adults. The Kubs recently lost to Dalton 3 2 and to Congress All Stars 7 6. Panthers beat Akron Indians 7 2 and lost to South Akron Merchants 6 0.. Panthers strengthened by Cordas Adams and Mike Cshuta aiming to even the second half.

Rittman Kubs Rittman Athletic Field Oldmers Dutch" Rauchenburg Tut Kunkler Red Red,” Arry -and -Erank .Schaad, “Bob” Savera, “Scamp” McHenry Ted Norton Kubs Earl Dull Dull Snyder Albert Sehadd Wil Dalton Congress All Stars Congress Dohner Prenattie Bud Hoover Snvyder Prenttie Noteen Panthers Rittman Panthers Akron Indians South Akron Merchants Akron Rittman Cordas Adams Mike Cshuta

Names Secured for Water System Petition in Doylestown

A special meeting of the Doylestown council and board of trustees found 162 names secured for the water system petition, while Washington officials requested 144. A loan is expected as village notes were recently met, with insurance savings offsetting the 18 year water rent and potential rate reductions. The canvass report was sent to Washington on Saturday for consideration under new conditions.

Doylestown Board of Trestees Washington Ld Ce Raase Washington

Evelyn Hall and Eugene Clapp Wed in Seville

Miss Evelyn Hall daughter of Mrs May Kuth Creston and Eugene Clapp son of Mr and Mrs W B Clapp Seville were married at the Clapp home by the Rev F T Roney on Thursday evening July 19 at 620 oclock The bride works at Chippawa Jake The couple will honeymoon and reside with the groom’s parents after a wedding trip to East Liverpool Ohio Farmer is Lucky The Ohio wheat crop near average while national wheat output lags The state forecasts 23 573 000 bushels down from last year and a five year average of 29 673 000 About 23 000 Ohio farmers under wheat reduction contracts will receive roughly 500 000 of the 30 000 000 second installments from the Agriculture Adjustment Administration More than 1 250 000 was distributed in Ohio on the first installment.

Evelyn Hall May Kuth Creston Eugene Clapp W. B Clapp Seville Clapp Stev. F. T. Roney Chippewa Tjake Rr. C. A East Liverpool Ohio Agriculture Adjustment Administration

Alta Collier’s Mother Injured in Wadsworth Hospital Incident

Mrs Eqlen Collier of Doylestown visited at her daughter Miss Alta Colfer’s home when she grew dizzy last Thursday morning and fell hitting the floor. She sustained an impacted fracture of the left hip and was transported by Ebert’s auto to Wadsworth Hospital for treatment. An N ray confirmed the hip injury.

Eqlen Collier Doylestown Alta Colfer Fer. Alexander Ebert Wadsworth Hogystal

Township Trustees Urge Farmers To Cut Weeds Now

Milton township trustees call on landowners and tenants to remove thistle and obnoxious weeds immediately. Several complaints have arrived and officials urge action at the earliest date.

Milton Township

Births Report Incomplete Names Take Shape

A brief birth notice lists Mrs Glenn Krites of Marive ille with a daughter born Thursday morning and Mr and Mrs Ralph Andres of Second Street welcoming a daughter on Friday.

Glenn’ Krités Mar Iville Thursand Ralph Andres Second ‘Street Friday

Brethren Notes Friday Prayer and Sunday Schedule

Prayer service Friday evening at 7 38. Eighth Chapter of Revelation. Sunday School at 9 30. Floyd Foover as superintendent. Church service at 10 30 with subject Ministry of Angels. Evening subject In the Beginning God.

Floyd Foover Ministry of Angels Goa

Fisher Couple Return From Hastings Ontario Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs John H Fisher returned Monday from a fishing trip to Hastings Ontario Canada. They were away almost a month. Ohio ranked fourth among the main motor vehicles registered. The total number registered throughout the county was 23 827 090 0, a decline of 1.2 percent compared with 1932 figures compiled by the U S Bureau of Public Roads.

John H. Fisher Hastings Ontario Canada Ohio U. S

New Instructors Named for Local High School

Dale Mansperger of Chandlerville will head manual training at the high school this year. Perry Snyder of Groote had been selected but has been rehired at Granville to take a position there.

Dale Mansperger Chandlerville Tog Voa Gorey Py-Gohti Mabier Perry Snyder Groote Granville

Union Picnics At Canton Saturday With Three Factories

A Canton picnic at Myers Lake on Saturday brought together unions from three factories. Represented were Ohio Boxhorra Co Bitrman Ohio Match Co Wadsworth Diamond Match Co Barborton and Palmer Match Co of Akron. Prizes were awarded for several contests. Taylor of Rittman served on the arrangements committee.

Lotat Union No 180 Uniohe Mateh Myers Lake Canton Onio Boxhorra Company Bitrman Ohio Wadsworth Diamond Match Company Barborton Palmer Match Company Akron A Taylor Rittman

Court Briefs: Estates, Budgets, and Property Sales

Fire estate appraisement lists Sarah A Secrest property at 360 pounds with two adult heirs Elva Switzer and George Secrest. Will of Charles Habel sets widow Lonilda and son in law Saugepee as heirs. Clifford Patrona and Lola Patrona named executors. Budget hearing set for July 31 in county courthouse. Dance hall permits issued for Leona Harrity Log Cabin and Elmor Wood Wobdy Inn. William Mills property sold to Wayne Building and Loan for 1604 dollars. GC Deibel property in Doylestown sold for 1334 dollars.

Sarah A. Secrest Sterling Elva E. Switzer East Palestine George O Secrest Rittman Clifford Lola Patsona Charles Habel Marshallville Lonida Dhe Saugepee Clifford Parnins Leona Harrity Proprietress Southnant Doylestown Elmor Wood Wobdy's Inn Baughman Township William Mills Court House Wooster Wayne Building and Loan Company GC. Q. Deibel

Juvenile Court Reprimands Two For House Burglary

In Rittman last week two local youths were severely reprimanded in Juvenile Court after a break in and theft at a Wittman residence. They spent a night in county jail and were allowed to go home on promising good behavior.

U. S. Saunders Rittman Wittman Miyshal Joe ¥Ukelich Lance Bros Tin Rittman Ida Common Pleas

Wayne Auditor Calls Session On Taxations

Wayne County auditor calls a county wide meeting at Wooster High School Friday at 8 pm for taxation matters. He invites township trustees school boards village and town councils and other local groups to attend. Kenneth Osborne PTA president is notified to attend.

Wayne Chambers of Commerce Usiness Men's Associations Granwess Tm Wooster Dun Daly Tolm C Rartell Myvirvane Kenneth Osborne The PTA Here Notifving Lita

Rittman Students Attend Conference at Wooster

Rittman students William Sehlap and Richard Broennewan join 315 youths from Ohio counties at the Presbyterian Summer Conference held on the College of Wooster campus. The event runs through July 29 with leadership training, church work methods, and evening vesper services in Memorial Chapel.

J S Arwmontreat Schol Wooater College College Baldinis Mamorial Chapel Wooater Ohio

Public Health Push for Diphtheria Toxoid Vaccination

A call to vaccinate all children over six months with diphtheria toxoid and to protect young kids from diphtheria and smallpox. Emphasizes maternal immunity for about six months and notes high protection rates after a single shot. Advises consulting family physicians for vaccination of all eligible infants and household members.

Wayne County Receives More License Tag Fees

Wayne County will receive 10,296.60 from a distribution of license tag fees made July 20, per Bureau of Motor Vehicles Director Frank West. The funds support county districts and the county proper, with amounts listed for Apple Creek, Dalton, Fredericksburg, Rittman, Shreve, West Salem, and others totaling 10,296.60.

Wayne County Frank West Bureau Af Motor Vehicles O. W. Merrett Apple Creek Cpa Dalton Brown Fredericksburg Rittman Shreve West Salem

Local accident injures teen in orchard work

Frank Hickin fourteen fell while hauling brush in the Apple orchard and broke his left wrist. Mrs Madd Hickin notes his injury and updates on the home scene. Rev Father John Farrell departed Monday for a ten day vacation. A Precious Blood Father from Bru derdale will say Masses at seven and nine o'clock Sunday.

Frank Hickin Madd Hickin John John _ Farrell Bruderdale

Local Man Undergoes Fracture Surgery After Fall

A man identified as Co. Fo Hetler was taken to Mansillon Hospital last Friday. He underwent a facial fracture operation and is reported in stable condition.

Fo Hetler Mansillon Hoapital Fiatula

Dairy Products Opening Attended by Large Crowd

The Farmers Dairy Products brand opening south of Rittman drew a barge crowd with music and entertainment. Ice cream and cheese were sold during the event, with free ice cream at 7 pm for revelers and afternoon dancing by Schlas Yadelers.

Rome Pany Rittman

Muskingum Plans Accelerate Reconstruction Efforts

Plans for Muskingum Water and Conservancy district resume after a half million dollar state appropriation. Army engineers and local leaders push rapid progress on flood prevention works and road and bridge relocations, aiming to begin hearings and present a final plan to district directors soon.

Muskingum Waterand Conservancy District Ohio Iegtalature Uae Tt Fa Ymir Willa Army Enemeerfoy Corps U. S Idposville Mresental Distriet Adetat Alrectora

Funeral Rites For Willim Mitchell At Barberton

Barberton residents JC Landis and son Owen attended the funeral of William Mitchell held Wednesday afternoon in Barberton. Mitchell died suddenly while visiting near Kew Castle Pennsylvania. He leaves one daughter. Burial took place in the new cemetery north of Barberton. Mitchell had suffered illness about 20 months.

JC. Landis Owen Willim Mitchell Harberton Mr. Mitchell Kew Castle Honey Warberton Cematery Barberton Mitchell

Doylestown Minister Headlines Rotary Dinner Speaker

Rev. Waller Swinnington of Doylestown spoke at the Rotary dinner today. The well known guest was Rev. H. Il Thrley, formerly in charge of Wadsworth First Church of Christ.

Waller Swinningon Doylestown Rotary H. Il, Thrley Wadsworth First Church ‘of Christ

Marriage of Lucille Heller and Alfred Whitman

Lucille Heller and Alfred Whitman wed in New Cumberland. The bride is daughter of C. F. Heller from south of Rittman. Whitman is a resident of Rittman.

Lucille Heller Alfred Whitman Lucile Teller New Gumberland F. Heller Rittman

V. G. Stout Appointed B. and O. Agent at Elyria

V. G. Stout, formerly depot agent, has been named B. and O. agent and yard master at Elyria. He arrived from Elyria to take the position, with C. I. Valentine acting as agent here during the transition.

Elyria V. G. Stout C. I. Valentine

Orchard accident injures man eye in minor wound

Reuben Steiner drove under a tree in his orchard on Monday and suffered an eye injury. A limb cut a gash in the eyeball but the wound was not serious.

Reuben Steiner

Be Contra ry Light Company Ordinance Debated

Wednesday night the council discussed proposed ordinances for a lighting franchise with absent members. The rate schedule shows 7 cents per KWH for the first 20 KW, 6 cents for the next 10, and 3 cents thereafter, plus commercial lighting tiers. The power contract was defeated. bids will go to a competing company for acceptance or rejection. An office of a cannityry wnginess was proposed, with additional measures on taxation, railroad grade, and main road plans.

Counrilaan Oalshouse Coniellaan Berrer Exeons Axeosa Godking lealing_amor Ordinanes Snyder Couneil Tia Ordinanea A Power Company TonmanNye Dinien Vitha—Counseil Ohio Ordumnéa Salanit Ronadastaj Dallimord and Ohio Railroad

Change in H O L C bonds interest rate outlined

Washington announces that Home Owners Loan Corporation bonds will carry 2.4 percent interest, up from 3 percent, with full principal and interest guaranteed by the U S Government. Ohio offices open July 27 to July 31 for loan applications and consents for the exchange, effective August 1.

Washington United States Mort. Rugesa Ohio Corporalon

Prize Winners Named in Weekly Customer Participation Draw

Prize winners in the weekly Customer Participation Plan drawing are Andy Graham Tomer Kollert John Jones Mrs Mare Sabaski Miss Esther Amstutz Mrs Charles Bechtel and Porter Melvin each receiving prizes of 1 dollar.

Partic Nation Plan Ballon Andy Graham P Bauman Tomer Kollert John_ Jones Mare Sabaski Esther Amstutz Charles Bechtel Porter Melvin

Ham contest winner at Wenger Market last Saturday

Henry Long won the eleventh ham given away at Wenger Market last Saturday evening.

Henry Long

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. E. Ashbrook Ohio State B. &W.-Oil-Co Auto Service Marie. Malbach’ Bride of Hoover Eugene,clapp Alta Collier Wadsworth Hospital Manual Training Dept CCOURT_BRIEFS Wiles Warren Stanley Fritz Wailsworth Matoh Bnd Helen Weinsheimer John H. Frey Levi Melson Pawle Columbia Mary Klein John Erwin Jot Wayne County Medical Society Chll Christ Imhoff Muskingum Mitchell, Barberton Contrary Light Company Office of ‘Sanitary Engineer Ccomneil Hollmy Zeigler Rez
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