Daily Vacation Bible School closes in rainy Presbyterian gathering
The closing exercises were held Tuesday at the Presbyterian church with many parents and visitors despite a downpour. The program featured an Assembly for Worship, memory work, and class exhibits including raffia work and crafts. Attendance honors listed for various age groups. A community picnic is planned for Saturday August 7 at Summit Beach Park, organized by the Rittman Auto Club with other groups supporting.
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Presbyterian Church
All Rittman
Rittman Auto Club
Rittman
Steam Cooker Burst at Bechtel's Restaurant
A steam pressure cooker burst at M W Bechtel's restaurant last Saturday when the safety valve failed. A ham cooking in the cooker was lost, but no injuries occurred and only the cooker, hood, and a window were damaged.
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Bechtel’s
Gypsy tour by H A Ruckel and Floyd Smith families
Early Sunday morning the H A Ruckel family and the Floyd Smith family left for a gypsy tour by automobile. The group will visit southern Ohio first and then neighboring states, planning to rough it with tents and camping gear.
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H. A. Ruckel
Floyd Smith
Lodi
Ohio
Smith-Movie and Laura Smith Wed at Brethren Parsonage
Floyd Mavie and Miss Laura Smith were married Thursday morning by Rev M L Sands at the Brethren parsonage in Smithville. Both are well known in the area and receive the best wishes of many friends on their matrimonial voyage.
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Floyd Mavie
Laura Smith
M. L. Sands
Brethren Parsonage
Smithville
Auctioneer G A Wyer Dies In Massillon Hospital
G A Wyer of Orville Wayne County died at Massillon City Hospital Saturday evening at 6 o clock after an operation Friday. A lifelong resident and well known auctioneer his sales took him across the country. Born in Milton township in 1870 he was 56 years one month and 29 days old. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon.
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C A. Wyer
Orville
Wayne County
Massillon City Hospital
Wyer
Chicago
Buffalo
Milton Township
Symphony Concert 18 Postponed
Rainy weather last Tuesday forced the postponement of the Me dina Symphony Orchestra concert in Ritt man Central Park. The committee moved the performance to Tuesday evening August 3 with 60 pieces to delight music lovers.
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Medina
Wayne County to Receive Unbroken 1927 Auto License Series
Information from Columbus states Wayne county will get a sequence of uninterrupted numbers for 1927 automobile licenses. The 1927 tags are to be ready early, and arrangements are being made to issue an unbroken series to each county.
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Columbus
Wayne County
U B Sunday School Picnic At Rittman Park
The U B Sunday school held its annual picnic in Rittman Central Park on Wednesday afternoon with unusual attendance. Guests enjoyed games and a 6 oclock dinner served to all, and the Rev Barton showed skill at horseshoe pitching while everyone shared the cats and lively festivities.
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U. B
Rittman Central Park
Barton
Community Auction Sale at Rittman barns
The regular monthly auction takes place Friday July 30 at 1 20 P M at the Rittman barns. Twenty five head of choice cows will be sold along with hogs and used cars.
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Rittman
Toreadors Rout Vang Aggregation in Local Baseball clash
The Toreadors defeated Vang Aggregation 12 to 7 on the local grounds. Hardgrove, Ward and McGary starred for the Toreadors while Renny and Steele led the Vang defense. The series continues next Monday with a chicken supper prize for the series winner.
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Toreador
Vang
Hardgrove Brothers
Chas
Ward
Renny
Steele
Toreadors
McGary
C. Herdgrove
Wangs
Vangsa
New Highway Signs Inform Motorists Across State
Highway department erects round railroad crossing signs diamond warnings octagon stops and square school zone markers to be easily read by motorists. Signs roll out in busy districts to cue drivers to slow down and proceed with caution.
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Highway Department
Doylestown Woman Rosa Ott Dies at 76
Rosa Ott widow of George Ott of Doylestown died Tuesday after a lingering illness at age 76. She was a well known resident of Chippewa township. Funeral services were held Thursday at 9 AM from St. Peter and Paul’s Church in Doylestown.
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Rosa Ott
George Ott
Doylestown
Chippewa Township
St. Peter’s and Paul’s Church
Rittman Fishing Party Returns From Canada
The Daily Examiner of Petersborough Ontario reports a Rittman fishing party returned from camp near Hastings. The party notes cub bears thriving at Rittman park, now resembling circus bears, per Hastings reporter. Members include Mr and Mrs E J Wheeler, Mr and Mrs E B Mills and daughter, Mr and Mrs R U Hall, Mr and Mrs Arley Trent, and Mr and Mrs Saunders. Bears were secured by J H Fisher and presented to the Rittman park board.
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Daily Examiner
Petersborough
Ontario
Rittman
Hastings
Arcle
Rittman Party
J. H. Fisher
Rittman Park Board
E J Wheeler
E& BE. Mills
R. U Hall
Arley Trent
Saunders
Etling to Speak at Swiss Picnic Near Massillon
Alton H Etling of Orrville Democratic state senate candidate will address the Swiss picnic at Brookfield lake along Lincoln highway near Massillon on Sunday August 1. He spoke at a Swiss gathering south of Orrville last year and will again speak at Kimberlin's grave on August 16. Switzers from Cleveland Akron Canton Youngstown and Columbus are expected. The program features patriotic addresses Swiss dishes dancing and wrestling as part of Swiss Independence Day observances.
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Alton H Etling
Orrville
Brookfield Lake
Lincoln Highway
Massillon
H Etling
Sweitzer
Kimberlin
Etling
Sweitzers
Cleveland
Akron
Canton
Youngstown
Columbus
Rain Brings Rainfall Gain for Wayne County Farms
A gentle Tuesday and Wednesday night rain enriched Wayne county farmers by thousands of dollars by nourishing fruit and garden crops and corn. The statewide rainfall ended the drought, aiding crops across the region.
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Wayne County
Rotary outing to Longlake gathers most Rittman Rotarians
About 75 percent of Rittman Rotarians and Rotary Anns traveled to Longlake on Thursday afternoon for a planned plentee. The move was deemed sure to be enjoyable, with the committee noting valid reasons for those who stayed behind. Mrs. B. R. Lance remains in a Wooster hospital after a serious operation.
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Rittman Rotarians
Rotary Anns
Longlake
B. R. Lance
Wooster Hospital
New Proprietors Take Over John Leonhardt Grocery Store
Last Saturday a business transaction made Messrs Butch Hummel and Fred Krebs the proprietors of the John Leonhardt Browry store on Salt Street. Leonard plans to move to California soon with Basil Hardgrove assisting as clerk.
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Butch” Hummel
Fred Krebs
John Leonhardt Browry
Salt Street
Leonhardt
California
Basil Hardgrove
Bible class picnic draws children and families at Rita Central
The Bible class for ages 4 to 14 from the Presbyterian church held a summer picnic at Rita Central on Monday afternoon. Parents attended and enjoyed the afternoon as the group shared treats and games under sunny skies.
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Presbyterian ‘Church
The Ohio Public Service Goes Dark Saturday
A garbled notice indicates The Ohio Public Service Go will close Saturday with unclear details. The fragment hints at a gas service disruption and possible outage timing. Readers should monitor official channels for clarified guidance and safety advisories.
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Ohio Public ‘Bérvicé Go
Heart Interest High in Chautauqua Play
Heart interest surges for the Chautauqua performance Smilin' Through on the second night. The cast includes Joan Carteret guardian to Kathleen and Dr Owen Harding next door neighbor. Carteret is brusque yet loyal. Harding a kind, steady physician. Kathleen embodies Irish wit with grace. Kenneth Wayne's actions drive a tangle of love and obligation.
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Joan ‘Carteret
Kathleen
Owen Harding
Hale
Dr.Harding
Carteret
Wall
Kenneth Wayne
Garteret
Lee
Ter
Alaley
Wilen
Carfereus
Edipert
Serevaink
Faye
Mary Ofaxe
Labor Day Celebration Promises Best Ever in Rittman
Organizers report thorough planning for the Labor Day program guaranteeing entertainment without leaving home. The group formed well in advance to arrange amusements, aiming for the largest Labor Day event yet in Rittman.
Mrs A H Thomas Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club
On last Friday afternoon Mrs A H Thomas entertained the Wednesday Bridge club at her Third Street home. Two tables of bridge were in play.
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A. H Thomas
Third Street
Pinay
Erie R R Crossing Repaired At Main Street
The Main street crossing of the Erie Railroad has undergone repair work over the past week and is now in very good condition. The composition crossings are an improvement over the old planks.
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Rce
Rittman Community Picnic at Summit Beach Park
The boys and girls attending the community picnic on Saturday August 7 at Summit Beach Park will enjoy a big time as thousands of tickets are distributed for their use. Members of the Rittman Business Men's association have bought tickets for children's use and many others contribute. Residents can contact the ticket committee of Rittman's Community Picnic General Arrangements committee to help with fun or transportation.
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Rittscans
Summit Beach Park
Rittman Business Men's Association
Rittman
W. B. A Picnic Set for August Eight at Chippewa Lake
The W. B. A’s will hold their annual picnic next Tuesday August 8 at Chippewa Lake. Members will assemble at the post office at 1 PM and machines will convey them to the lake.
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Chippewa Lake
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Daily Vacation Bible School
Beulah Hoover
Helen Steiner
Fredrick Snyder
Edith Secrist
Wm “Schlup
Howard Brecca
Elizabeth Carruthers
Jane Snyder
Josephine Ashbrook
Katherine Bender
Ethel May Hershey
Sarah Houseworth
Dorothy Kunkler
Lucile Lendy
Donald Hoover
Margarite Mitchell
Russell Snyder
Billy Breece
Herbert Liechty
James Miller
Paul Heiks
Ruth Webner
Hilda Adams
Audra Shook
Helen Boyce
Marjorie Morrison
Nancy Jane Gebhart
Frances Petit
Ladema Rilke
of the Press
Ruckel
G. A. Wyer
Wayne CO
The
Citizens’ Savings & Oan Co
Rittman, Ohio
Canada
John Leonhardt
W. B.A. Picnic
Ife
the Rittman Savings Bank
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Park
Milton Presbyterian Church
R. L. Platter
Sanddy School
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