Labor unrest and power rate cut loom in Ohio and Alabama
Amid 75000 steel workers on strike the nation faces pending talks led by Governor Davey between Republic Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube while Ohio and Alabama plans outline lower electric charges. Rittman utilities set July 1 rate changes with a new objective rate encouraging higher consumption and substantial monthly savings for domestic users.
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Martin L. Davey
Ohio
Republic Steel Corporation
Youngstone Sheet and Tube Company
Gadsden
Ala
Republic Steel
Rittman
Utilities Committee of Council
Marion Reserve Power Co
Barriers to European Munitions Sales Erode Amid War Rush
In London a wave of arms sales crosses political lines as nations rush to buy weapons. Even allies fear their own products may be turned against them in future conflicts.
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London
England
German Envoy Warns on Trade Ties in First U.S. Speech
In his first public speech in the United States, Dr Hans Dieckhoff the newly named German ambassador to Washington warned that friendly trade relations between Germany and the United States could continue only if insults toward the other nation’s head of state were avoided.
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New York City
Hans Dieckhoff
Washington
Reich
Socialist candidate visits front amid low battle activity
Spain-Norman Thomas, thrice Socialist candidate for the United States, toured the battle front and told Spanish Loyalists that their fight against racism serves the interests of Spain, the United States, and the world. Only one shot was fired, causing no damage.
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Salons
Spain
Norman Thomas
S Feahilility
United States
Battle Front
Spansh
Sain
Tax inquiry urged on offshore holdings to dodge U S taxes
President asks Congress to investigate widespread evasion as wealthy Americans move estates to British islands Canada and Central America to escape United States levies. A New York federal jury ruled for the government in a suit by heirs of Viscount Astor over taxes paid under protest in 1922. The mansioned estate valued at 46 million dollars was placed in trust for heirs. The piece also notes Windsor romance and Beav erbrook papers criticizing the Church of England.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
British Islands
Canada
Central
United States
New York
William Waldorf Astor
Thealate
Theorg
Court Briefs Highlight Busy Probate Court Month
A probate court session in May issued licenses and handled numerous matters as the Marlaga bureau reported a busy month with several legal actions.
Grangers Plan Picnic at Mac's Dam LeRoy
Grangers announce a dual picnic at Mac's Dam north of LeRoy on Thursday June 10. All members are invited and asked to bring well filled baskets and their tardlieg.
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Mac’s Dam
LeRoy
Rittman ‘Grange
Mac's Dam
North
Bea
Public Library Opens Saturday in City Hall
The new Library room in City Hall will open for public inspection Saturday June 6 from 2 to 5 and 6 to 6:30 p m The library begins regular schedule Monday June 7 open evenings except Sunday and Saturday morning readers may withdraw books without charge Project supporters include Miss Sandoe Mrs Glenn and Miss Nesbitt and librarian Miss Molly Bell The facility features a children section and hardwood furniture finished in walnut built at Mansfield Reformatory reflecting county effort to expand community life in Rittman.
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Wayne County
Molly Bell
Rittman
County Extension Service
Mansfield Reformatory
E. W. Osborne
Ritman Public Library Opens at City Hall
An urgent invitation to Ritman residents to visit the new Public Library in City Hall this Saturday. Hours run 2 to 6 and 6 to 8 30 with 3 000 books and about 20 national magazines free to all for study and reading. Desks chairs and tables costing nearly 800 dollars were funded by county intangible tax funds. Ritman citizens donated 200 dollars for shelving. bookmarks will be given. Miss Molly Bell will regulate library hours this Summer with weekday evenings 6 30 to 8 30 and Saturday mornings 9 to 14 30.
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Ritman’s New Public Library
Rittman
Ritfman
Molly Bell
Molly Bell Will Be Regulet Libraria
Ie Ite
Library network expands through Wooster and Rittman branches
A Wooster Public Library initiative funds multiple Imagazines including Fortune Life National Geographic and Time through a regional library operation. The Rittman Library serves as a branch under this system with financial and administrative support ensuring access to broad magazine collections.
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Fortune
Life
National ,Geographic
Popular Mechanics
Good
Housekeeping
Library
Wooster Public Library
Rittman ‘Library
Public drinking fountain draws crowds in plaza
The fountain near the plaza office flows freely this summer under Postmaster Robert I. Hickin's special attention. Debris piles yield no precious stones, only nuisance stones. Many visitors pause at the fountain, as at the corner Main and Salt streets drinking site.
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Ttmail
Robert I. ‘Hickin
County Real Estate Taxes May Be Paid This Week
Tax records indicate county real estate taxes for the last half of 1936 are payable now. Citizens are urged to settle dues promptly to avoid penalties or interest.
Rate Highlights Cuts in House Bill by Council Committee
Five month council committee led by Charles Boling Homer Ferrer and Clarence Bruny recommends rate reductions. Residential customers gain about 606 percent off bills, commercial users see roughly 18 percent cuts across divisions. A tiered repe kilowatt structure depends on usage. Term two years with a lower rate starting July. Will appear on August 1 ballot.
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Marion Reserve Power Co
Charles Boling
Homer Ferrer
Clarence Bruny
Pre School Clinics Start For Young Children Here
Wayne County health department announces pre school clinics for Rittman and nearby towns. Rittman children receive injections at the high school Wednesday June 0 from 8 30 to 3 30 p m. Sterling clinic is June 4 at the school from 12 30 to 3 30 p m. Marshallville clinic on June 7 at the same hours.
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Rittman
Wayne County Health Department
County Nigen
Sterling
Marshallville
Funeral Services Today for John Kunkler
Funeral services for John Kunkler, 64, are held this afternoon at his home at 2 and later at Rittman Cemetery. The Rev C J McGee notes the service. He died at 6 30 AM Tuesday at the family home on North Main Street after a long diabetes battle. Survived by wife and four children all living in Rittman. John Simonton, Clarence, Clayton Tut, Dorothy Kunkler. Two grandchildren John and Robert Simonton. A lifelong resort man and former operator, arrangements by A S Ebert. Reverend Albert Henry will assist at the cemetery.
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John
Kunkler
Rittman Cemetery
C. J. McGee
N. Main St
Rittman
John Simonton
Clarence
Clayton
Tut
Dorothy ‘Kunkler
Robert. Simonton
Lfelong
A. S. Ebert
Albert" Henry
Street Oil Purchase Voted At Special Council Meeting
The council held a special meeting this afternoon and voted to raise funds to buy 35,600 gallons of oil for street use. Street Commissioner Wayne Kurtz reported pledges totaling 432 from residents.
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Wayne Kurtz
Kirkpatrick Case Proceeds With Nine Witnesses In DUI Trial
At the Kirkpatrick trial in Rittman, nine witnesses testified before adjournment to 9 p.m. Friday. The jury was seated after multiple dismissals as Delbert Siell Charles McGlury Donald Snell Thomas Palmer Ray Hoff Metro Kratchen GF kins George Morgan Sam Couche Robert Schario and Mrs Carpenter testified for the defense and the defendant Paul Kirkpatrick faced charges of operating an automobile while intoxicated with the case to resume Friday night.
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Paul Kirkpatrick
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