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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1931

Page

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Reunions Fill Central Park Pavilion Scheduling 1932 Dates

Fifteen reunions and picnics have reserved the park pavilion in June with nine more on July 11 and others in August and September. Notable entries include Smiley on June 6 and Mohler on June 10. A $2.50 charge covers exclusive pavilion use plus BAS and electricity. outside tables are free. Reservations open at the J H Fisher Agency.

Park Auguet Smiley Mohler Shisler OS. Steiner Amstutz Dressler Wadsworth C¢ T Blough Steele Bratton Leighter King Shanafelt U B Kindig Schaffer Barberton Piinukine Garns Mougey J H Fisher

Obituary of Mrs Mary Anna Cavin in Ohio 1931

Mary Anna Cavin born November 30 1874 Delaware County Ohio died May 30 1931 at sister’s home in Rittman aged 56 years 6 months after long illness She lived with sister five years and was a member of First Baptist Church Delaware She is survived by husband Clarence F Cavin son Lynn F two daughters Mrs F B Smith and Mrs Ted Ramer two brothers John Strawser and Joseph Strawger a sister Miss Ella Strawser and three grandchildren Services were held at the home Tuesday morning Rev FEL Ortt of the First Baptist Church officiating interment at Delta Ohio

Mary Anna Cavin Delaware County Ohio Rittman Wif First Baptist Church of Delaware Clarence F Cavin Lynn F F B Smith Ted Ramer John Strawser Joseph Strawger Ella Strawser

Mrs Ernest McConnell Speaks At Farm Bureau Picnic

The Wayne County Farm Bureau picnic will be held Friday June 5 at the Wooster Experiment Station. The event starts at 11 00 am with program numbers by a Chester township quartet and readings by John Swinehart Jr. The Jolly Farmer Boys and Mildred Kruschenske will perform. All farmers and families are invited. Farm Bureau membership is not required.

Wayne County Farm Bureau Wooster Experiment Station Standard Chester Township Irvin, Starr Bloss McClure John Swinehart Lloyd ‘Berry Reading Ernest McConnell Milton Township Jolly Farmer Boys Na 7 Green Township Mildred Kruschenske Sugarcreek Township Farm Bureau

Birthday surprise for Mrs. Ernest McConnell noted

Circle three of the Presbyterian church plans a five-load trip to Mrs. McConnell’s country home to reveal another birthday with a program featuring cats and a festive gathering scheduled for Thursday.

Circle Three The Presbyterian Church Ernest McConnell

Memorial Day Visit by Mr and Mrs Howard Bogle

Mr and Mrs Howard Bogle spent Memorial Day at Monroe Michigan visiting relatives.

Howard Bogle Monroe Michigan

High School Dominates Opening Playground Baseball Night

High School overwhelmed West Va's 24 to 1 with strong hitting from Adaumy McAnathen and Booger leading a lopsided score. Businessmen triumphed 10 to 2 over Boxboard B's behind Castor pitching and timely hits. Boxboard A's routed Salt Co 17 to 0 as Baker, Kunkler and Halliwell led the offense.

Wals Salt Co Eds Playground Baseball League Bett Adaumy McAnathen Booger Woutah Nida Sparks and Kitts Santos Kunkler Yasman Baker Baker Kunkler McHenry Halliwell Sheets Schreiber Playground Baseball League GWL Pet

Preschool Conference Set At High School

A conference for parents of children entering school for the first time next fall is scheduled at the high school on Friday June 5 and Tuesday June 9. Parents with appointments should attend their assigned day.

Former Ritman Girl Is Married

Miss Botnedite Karte of Wooser and Fleon Wo Mallen of Crookaville united in marriage at the home of the bride’s sister in Wooster on Monday evening. Rev E K Ot officiated before family and a few friends. The couple will reside in Crookaville after a brief wedding trip.

Crookaville Mende Mullno Mie Ohio University The National Supply Co Wooster

Bank Builds New Bookkeeping Room at The Rittman Savings

The Rittman Savings Bank is constructing a new commercial and bookkeeping room at the far end of its building. The addition will free space behind the main windows and provide more privacy for patrons and bookkeepers. The room, to be finished in oak, will include a service window and a barred tag door relocated for direct contact with the main area.

Rittman Savings Bank

Birthday Surprise At Hatfield Home Honours Mrs Hatfield

About 25 relatives and friends gathered Monday evening June 1 at Wm Overholt to surprise Mrs John Hatfield on her birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Hatfield and children, the Biddles, Wm Overholt family, Frank Covell, A Hatfield, Perry Waggaman and children, Melvin Holmes, Chas Baker and others. The gathering featured visiting, card playing, and a later lunch of sandwiches ice cream cake and coffee. Mrs Hatfield received many lovely gifts and well wishes for future birthdays.

Wm Overholt John Hatfield Hatfield A. Biddle Orin Biddle Frank Covell Wadsworth A Hatfield Perry Wagga

Western Union Force Departed for Ravenna

A force of 20 men who had worked on the Western Union lines in the vicinity since April 1 left for Ravenna on Wednesday. Three cars at the foot of Ohio housed them during this time.

Western Union Ravenna Ohio

Tax time notice at The Rittman Savings Bank

Tax time is here and taxpayers may pay now for convenience. Tax books are at The Rittman Savings Bank and ready to receive contributions.

Rittman Savings Bank

Weighing Station for Babies at Local High School

The regular monthly weighing station will be held at the high school on Thursday June 11 from 1 30 to 4 p m. Parents are invited to bring infants for early weight checks and health counseling.

Concrete Prohibition Notice Extends to Wednesday

A public order bars access to concrete work areas until Wednesday. George Boolleing and Son Contractors from Manafield moved equipment to Manafield on Tuesday and Wednesday and plan to return to Ohio Avenue after Medina work concludes.

George Boolleiing and Son Manafield Medina Ohio Ave

Acme Stores Picnic Date Announced

The Acme Stores set Wednesday June 24 for their annual Customers Picnic at Summit Beach Park. Last year’s event drew about twenty to twenty two thousand attendees and this year promises a better program with prizes, many food products, free attractions, and reduced amusement rates for Akron residents and shoppers from other towns served by Acme Stores.

Acme Summit Beach Park Arm Akron

Knights of Pythias urge dues collection to aid unemployed

Dear Brother notice from Rittman lodge No 768 Knights of Pythias calls members to attend Monday meetings despite arrears to organize job search efforts. Members may pay in installments or lump sums, with emphasis on unity and brotherhood to help the unemployed and provide referrals and support.

United States Rittman Lodge No Knights of Pythlox Ksight Harry Halliwell Roscoe Hummel South Main Street

Initiation At Wooster By Rittman M W of A

Candidates will be initiated at the hall in the Wm Annat building Wooster this evening June 4. Ashland will conduct the work and refreshments will be served afterward. District deputy N W Kline will be present.

Rittman M W of A Wm. Annat Wooster Ashland N. W. Kline

City Council and School Board Elect Coach and Teacher

The Board of Education chose Philip Young of West Middlesex as coach and mathematics teacher for next year after screening over 30 applicants. The Village Council discussed cemetery expansion at Knupp church property, carnival plans for July, and fire department equipment.

Board of Education Philip Young Maser —Hanke Hrasant Knupp Church Fouth Church of God Wooster Knupp Henry Sigler Bennie Saurer Mee Grivin HSPB Sigler Saurer Wheedler Paul Morrison Fire Department Marshal Mills Undertaking Council Crentnesl Wotge Silvertowns Mills Trugteas Rittman

Eighth Grade Earns Seven District Honors in Northeastern Ohio

Rittman eighth graders earned seven district high honors and one state honor this year. George Novoselich and Ethel Mae Hershey led a group including Eldorn Melba Ramater Frederick Orwig Snyder Marjorie Arlene Bauman Theresa Elizabeth Wolf and Andrew Chilko. Novoselich received an additional district state recognition.

Rittman State Board of Education Ohio George Novoselich Ethel Mae Hershey Eldorn Melba Ramater Frederick Orwig Snyder Marjorie Arlene Bauman Theresa Elizabeth Wolf Andrew Chilko George Novoselle

Wayne Co Council of Religious Education Review

Rov kK S Hendrickson led the Wayne co Council of Religious Education at Nalton on Wednesday June 3. Rev Carey M Young of Columbus and VOSS Wagner of Canton spoke. About twenty Rittman residents attended the young people banquet and evening session. The council was one of the best attended in years.

Rov Kk S Hendrickson Wayne-co Council of Religious Education Nalton Wedneaday Methodial United Presbyterian Presbyterian Carey M Young Columbue Voss Wagner First Methodist Abou

Pleasant two day tour of southern Ohio and adjoining states

Mr and Mrs Q George Parmalea of Wadsworth with Mr and Mrs Frank Smith of Rittman spent a pleasant two day tour through southern Ohio and West Virginia. They visited Wheeling Parkersburg Marietta Athens and enjoyed the Ohio River scenery. They returned Sunday evening about six o'clock.

George Parmalea Wadsworth Frank, Smith Rittman Ohio Wheeling Parkersburg West Virginia Ohio River Marietta Athens

Foerstner Family Mourns Akron Matriarch Louise Foerstner

Mrs Louise Foerstner, 85, died May 31 at 686 Sherman Street Akron. Funeral services for her son Fred Foerstner and family were held in Akron with burial in Akron. Survived by two sons Fred of Rittman and Charles of Akron and two daughters Louise and Mia Chas Paris of Akron.

Fred Foerstner Foerstner Louise Foerstner Akron Mra Foerstner Sherman St Fred Rittman Charles Louise Mia Chas Paris

Two Rittman Families Enroute To California

Two families from Rittman headed to California this week by car. W G Hershey and family left Los Angeles area Monday to stay at least a year, occupying the Hershey home on First Street. Mr and Mrs A L Ebert also departed for California and western points, planning to see Yellowstone Park en route and return about six weeks via the southern route.

California Hershey Los Angeles Norton A. L. Ebert Western Points Yellowsstone Park

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R. Central Park Mrs West Vas Adams M. Aguilen Burger Butth Castor Moundsman Graff Williams Castor Kurtz Bell Odell and Finley Ames West Va's H S Bell Burger McAnallen W .Va's Sparks, Whitman Dearolf Kurtz Box B’‘s Graff Williams P Baker Yarman, Wolfe Business Men West Va High School Beatrice Williams Redskins Squaws Miss Botnedite Karte of Wooser D VP Exgeeman Harry Howard Asalnce H.S Mr Youngs Tam Pennsylvania Wayne-co Church Council Ethel Hueston
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