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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
1
A church plan outlines a series of Sunday evening topics from May 29 to August 14 addressing faith, existence, evil, immortality, miracles, scripture, prayer, life change, character, and world brotherhood. An open forum is included with each session and the congregation is urged to attend and support the services.
An undertaker business will open at the corner of Maln street and something within a week or ten days. Mr Wayne R Hartzler moves to Rittman from Maryland and brings 26 years of Smithville undertaker experience. The corner room in the Gainer building is leased and the Hartzlers will reside in upstairs apartments.
Smithville sportsmen attended a dinner and illustrated talk on inland fishing in Candida at the M church last Thursday. Sport Editor Gray of the Cleveland Plain Dealer described an expedition into Canadian waters with aeroplanes used to reach muskellunge haunts. The Smithville Boosters club arranged Mr Gray for the event.
Mrs Elizabeth Veney reported a missing pocketbook containing $25 on Sunday. By Monday the purse was found and identified, with thanks requested to the Rittman Theatre for public acknowledgment.
Kubs, boys aged fifteen to twenty, opened their baseball season by defeating Wadsworth East. Rittman pitched for Kubs and allowed only one hit while fanning fifteen. Dohner and Gordon led at bat.
The document lists numerous students by classroom, including Miss Harter, Miss Bruntage, Miss Clouse, Miss Firestone, Miss Sandrock, Miss Lance, Miss Ruth Irvin, Miss Orr, Miss Collier, plus a long roster for Junior High and River School No. 6. Names span several grades with freshmen to seniors, highlighting room assignments and student rosters.
Miss Lucile Esther Quimby daughter of Mr and Mrs S M Quimby of Rittman wed Robert J Shaffer son of Mrs Hannah Shaffer of Akron in a May 28 ceremony at Wooster Avenue Reformed church Akron. The couple plans a Michigan trip then will live at 227 West Cedar Street Akron.
J. W. Parsons of Springfield, after a six month residence in Ohio, began a four week vacation by traveling to Rittman on Monday. He was met early Monday morning by Frank Schiup and Chas. New men and Lew Parsons who drove to Springfield to fetch Mr. Parsons.
The United Brethren Church schedule lists Ray C J McGee as minister. Sunday School at 9 15 morning worship at 10330 with theme The Heavenly Dew. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 led by Florence Lendy and Breening service at 730 focused on The Responsibility of Living in this Age.
Memorial program observed at the high school auditorium under local Legion Post auspices after graves were decorated at nearby cemeteries. A 10:40 parade led by C. Co Graf, with War Veterans and Gold Star Mothers, marched to the auditorium for a union meeting with prayers, scripture, a memorial address by Ray McGee, music by the band, and taps to close the day. Civil War and Spanish American War veterans attended along with Howard A Ball Post representatives.
Miss Evelyn Montford was pleasantly surprised as friends gathered at the Ai Ei Hostetler home in Sterling to bid her farewell. She has spent the last school year with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Garver and is returning to Newark, New York, after making many friends there. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.
Those fortunate to view the northern heavens Sunday night witnessed a display of the aurora borealis noted as more beautiful than any handiwork. The article suggests the Fourth of July celebrations pale in comparison to this natural spectacle.
A passerby questions a laborer, Sam, why he does not work faster with a better brush. The exchange reveals humor and endurance in a small street confrontation as the man explains he does not have twice as much to do.
A chaotic report notes the Losers To Throw event at Hammer's dissolving with plans for a new Board of Trade. Organizers discuss a future meeting Monday to elect leaders, set a budget, and activate committees under Overholt.
Mrs Solomon Faust died Wednesday night in the Hartville area aged 0. Born April 9, 1842 in Ritman she lived her life there. Survived by three daughters Mrs Filmer Beeh Ritoman Mrs Bert Faust Rett and Mrs Houts Medina County. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 20 at 26 Grantyt Hoy with A I Ebert officiating and interment in Wadsworth mausoleum.
Vacation Church School opens Monday with sessions for beginners and primary grades at United Brethren Church and junior and intermediate groups at the Presbyterian Church. Classes run mornings from 8:40 to 11:00 and continue June 1 to July 1. Two teachers from each church form the staff as parents are urged to send their children.
A Junior Music Club recital under Miss Lucille Hill was held at the Presbyterian church on June 1. The program included works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, and more, performed by students such as Robert Wenger, Margaret Wenger, Florence Sass, and Beatrice Sase Bonate Op 26 selections. An orchestra notebooks exhibit accompanied the event.
Don Adams has leased the Parkside miniature program for the year and opened the affair. The arrangement marks a formal start of operations under Adams as proprietor.
The Ritman Park celebration drew 96 attendees for an afternoon social as organizers announced a busy June schedule. Reservations for park pavilion use, led by John T. Fisher agency, include planned reunions for families such as Steiner, Drewsler, King, Amolutz and Sich, with dates spread through mid to late June.
The article reports a chaotic press softball game where Overcome narrowly beats Rittonin Prenssott by 10 to 4 amid errors and muffed plays. Clinton delivered a strong performance with 12 and 19 counts while Hickin relieved Castor as umpiring and time pressures shaped the contest. The intercity league schedules a rematch next Tuesday as Ruiman faces the Chevrolets at Orryille.
Chuck Mec Analion was a guest at Miami University during last week’s Saturday evening event hosted by the Ohio Tau Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. The Spring Portal event in Bregutefey Auditorium featured a mirrored revolving ball, colorful lights, and the Scarlet Mask Orchestra from Ohio State.
The 17th annual reunion of Lancetown school will be held Wednesday June 8 at the school grounds. Teachers and scholars are invited and bulging baskets are requested. lunch will be served at 12 o'clock.
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