Commencement Exercises Highlight Rittman High School
The May 26 commencement featured the High School orchestra, vocal solos, and a keynote by Mr Charles Smoyer filling for Supt Reed. Eleven diplomas were awarded as the 1920s era program praised education as service and urged community backing for future school work.
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Beatrice Fisher
Beatrice Fisnes
Cecelia Holm
L Ebert
Charles F Fredman
Reed
Akron
Chas Kk Smoyer
Akron Board of Education
Smoyer
United States
Addrera
H F Longenecker
Board of Education
Rittman
Evelyn P Harter
Nelson
Alice M Anderson
Albert ‘T Jones
Mary Millfillan
Weldon Hardgrove
Gladys M Hells Clark W Murphy
Eleanor Schar
Justin Shook
Russell F Bender
RITTMAN DEFEATS SMITHVILLE IN SUNDAY GAME
Rittman defeated Smithville 15 to 6 with Shock pitching holding visitors to eight hits. H Muall weed, Weinsheaimer and Moline led the locals with three hits each in five trips. Falmer, Zimmmerman, Beeler, Kauffman, Sacha, Fliean, Miller, Matty aided offense. Stolen bases by Matty, Ed Gerle, Markle, Sauers. Umpires Allison and Stout.
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Rittman
Sminy Hea
Falmer
Zimmerman Beeler
Kauffman
Sacha
Fliean Miller
Matty
Ed Gerle
Markle Sauers
Beachy
Heechy
Shook
Bulla
Beechy
Georgg
Allison and
Stout
Doylestown Paper Fades From Local Scene
Last week’s issue of the Doylestown News marks the discontinuation of a local weekly paper. The town cannot sustain publication though residents appear eager for a paper, underlying troubles in support and staffing.
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Doylestown
Factory workers to receive annual vacation grant
Following a long standing precedent, local factories announce their annual vacation for employees. The Press notes this as a sign of prosperous conditions in the factories.
Ohio Salt Co Worker Injures Foot On Spike
Lloyd Heiks employed by the Ohio Salt Co suffered a foot injury last Thursday when he stepped on a spike. The wound was incised to a depth of about four half inches. He was treated immediately and is progressing with only some pain.
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Lloyd Heiks
The
Ohio Salt Co
Heiks
Campaign Endowment Drive Nears June Tenth
An active drive runs through June 10 to raise 740000 for a 1100,000 endowment fund for the College of Wooster. Wayne county is divided into four districts with E S Lander directing Milton Chippewa Greenwood Baughman townships. About 900000 has been raised. gifts must be announced to avoid forfeiture, and full sums support the college under the Douglass will granting 250000 for a men’s dormitory.
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Wayne County
College of Woomter
Enuri i
E S Lander
Milton
Chippewa
Greengod Baughman
R. A Basham
E. P. Douglass
Card of appreciation from Rittman resident
A Rittman resident expresses thanks to the community for cooperation in securing the Grat prize of the district in Akron Evening Times contest. The note highlights the Overland entry as a beauty and is signed by Reddy Burbage.
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Rittman
Akron Evening Times
Overland
Reddy Burbage
Theodore Burrage Wins Automobile in Local Contest
Teddy Burrage, a Rituman youth, won the Overland automobile prize in a Akron Evening Times subscription contest. The event divided Akron and surrounding territory into districts with big prizes for top subscribers. Burrage led the field late last week and secured the capital prize, marking the first such prize won by a Rituman resident.
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Akron
Persoen
Oun
Obors
Littmann
No A
Theodore Burbage
Teddy
Tn Ovidefies
Faw
Contaatanta
Rituman
Harbage
Mrs Altas Conrad Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Altas Conrad of Rittman Ohio died Tuesday morning at her Fisher Street home after a long battle with illness and stroke like malady. She was 76 or 77, lived a Christian life, and is survived by sons Carl, Emmett, and Charles, daughters Mrs Frank Harter, Mrs Bert Kinalig, and Mrs Sue Kinalig, plus many grandchildren. Funeral at UT Bo church Friday at 2 00 p m with interment at Knupp church.
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Mra. Riles Conrad
Victorty
Fisher Black
Wim Conmd
A i
Tonrad
Mitadun
Ohio
Charles
Kenmore
Mra Prank Harter
Bert Kinalig
2 . Johnson
Rittman
Sue Kinaig
Akron
Waskball Tournament Draws Large Memorial Day Crowd
Memorial Day turnout drew many locals and out of town visitors to the focal field for a basketball tournament. Barberton defeated Rittman 2 to 3 in the forenoon, Marshallville beat Barberton 2 to 3 in the afternoon for first money, and an exhibition Rittman Marshallville match ended 9 to 17 with Marshallville earning the top purse of 90 dollars shared among the three teams.
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Wille
Rittman
Barberton
Marshallville
Memorial Day Observed by American Legion Service
The American Legion supervised Decoration Day services with a local program in the school auditorium drawing about 60 attendees. Rev B J Buckley of Leroy spoke and Father Ousimet gave the benediction after lamenting the lack of patriotism. Legion services were also held at veterans’ graves across nearby cemeteries.
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American Legion
B. J. Buckley
Leroy
Father Ousimet
Gritenead
Legion Hava
100IN W. BRECKER DEAD INDIANA LETTER NOTES DEATH
In a May 26 letter to the office aligned by Adolph Becker of Kikhart Indiana we learn of the death of Becker born in Wayne County who resided at his home Talado at age 67. He had been an invalid for three years and had not lived in Wayne County since age 20.
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Thia Cffles
Adolph Becker
Kikhart
Ind
W Becker
Wayne County
Hia Homa Maar Talado
Neckar
End of School Athletic Activities and Letters
Last Friday morning in the high school study hall letters were awarded to baseball and basketball players. Girls basketball team recipients also received letters. Officers were elected for the coming year as athletic activities close until fall.
Alligators Arrive With Mr Allison in Rittman
Mr Charles Allison shows two bright alligators prized highly. They came from his slater Katherine Ostorn of Miami Florida. Tiby endured the trip well and debuted in Rittman this week on Wednesday.
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Charles Allison
Slater
Katherne Ostorn
Miami
Florida
Tiby
Rittman
Booster Meeting Planned by Rittman Club at Sterling
A member of the Rittman Automobile Club plans to attend the big booster meeting at Sterling on the evening of June 7.
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Ery
Rittman Automobile Club
Sterling
Lancetown School Reunion Set for June 14
The Lancetown school reunion will be held on June 14. Former students of all ages are invited to attend and enjoy a good time. Pearl Krabill, Brev.
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Mida
la Vonne Steele
LaVonne Steele
Stanley
Grange
Union Grange
Panama
Lancetown
Pearl Krabill
Béc'y
Rittman to Host Fourth Community Sale and Auction
June 17 marks the fourth Community Sale in Rittman with merchants listing specials. Officials urge early listings for sellers with Secretary J J Wein or Mr Ruben Beery handling the catalog.
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Rittman
J.J. Wein
Ruben Beery
Card of thanks from Kobel family at Wadsworth Hospital
I extend heartfelt thanks to those who sent floral tributes and especially the Otterbein Guild and Sunday school class of the U B Church while at Wadsworth Hospital.
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Otterbein Guild
U. B. Church
Wadsworth Hospital
Walter Shook Purchases Sedan Correction
The Press admits an error in reporting Walter Shook bought a Nasi sedan last week. The paper clarifies that Shook actually purchased a Studebaker.
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W. ‘Rr. Shook
Rittman Faces Overflow With 407 Pupils of School Age
Lambert completed a canvas in Rittman showing 467 youths between school ages 5 and 18, a rise from last year. The district already faced a room shortage to accommodate pupils, and the board of education must decide how to handle the upcoming semester.
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Lambert
Rittman
Board of Education
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