Wayne County opens largest industry with crowd expected
A massive turnout is anticipated for the opening of Wayne County s largest industry, the Ohio Gearboard and Ohio Salt Co plant in Rittman. The event aims to showcase a modern facility with capacity to employ about 1200 workers, featuring a new paster wall and a day full of music, refreshments, pool, and dancing as thousands from neighboring towns attend this historic opening.
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Wayne County
Rittman
Ohio Gearboard
Ohio Salt Co
Oparne
Joint Nosteses at Brughe Luncheon Farewell Tea
A bridge luncheon hosted Tuesday by Mrs J J Gannon and Mrs Fd Brophy at Brookside Country Club marked a farewell for Mrs A H Thomas, who departs for Cleveland. Decor featured Fleur de Lis baskets. two bridge tables played afternoon. Prizes awarded: Mrs Verne Gebhart first, Mrs C I St Clair second, Mrs Fd Brophy consolation.
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J J Gannon
Fd Brophy
Brooksid Country Club
A H Thomas
Cleveland
Fleur de Lis
Stren van Loutte
Verne Gebhart
C 1 St Clair
Political pot starting to take shape in local races
Observers note early filings and declared intentions for office. Paterson and Frugara exit as prosecutors. L H Cornell seeks State Senate on Republican ticket. Adair and Urover aiming for Democratic nomination for Governor. Orrville’s Judge Orr seeks Assembly on Helect). Doslestown’s Ray Sellers runs for county auditor. Jo G Ebright seeks County Commissioner. Three Republicans file for Sheriff. Malis, Fortney, and Armstrong lead. Uncertain bids from Usrland and Oscar Kauffman for Probate Judge.
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Paterson
Frugara
L. Ho Cornell
Repub
Ray Sellers
Doslestown
Jo G. Ebright
Wooster
Joh. Malis
Rittman
Fortney Fostring
Armstrong
The Ode me Virgin at the Colonial
The Ode me Virgin continues a third week at the Colonial Theatre Cheset and Jack Norworth headline a risqué farce comedy with Porgy Coudray and the poker party girls in a high spot scene. Critics praise Avery Slopwood's directing and the show’s daring humor, noting strong performances compared with prior seasons.
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Wtter
Averys Slopwood
Phnost
Elmer Maurer Succeeds Chas Rohrer on Council
At a regular council meeting Elmer Maurer was chosen to succeed Chas Rohrer who resigned earlier Maurer, a Progressive business man, is urged to use good judgment in city affairs The Mayor reported 4600 dollars in May fines and licenses collected and turned over An ordinance creating a secret advice fund to aid enforcement of prohibition was passed and the regular pay ordinance was approved.
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Elmer Maurer
Chas. Rohrer
Elmer
Rittman
Pittman
Modernized M W and O to boast top telephone service
Rittman residents look forward to a modern M W and O system with new brick block at Ohio Ave and Marist. Cables will be in conduits, overhead wires reduced, promising the latest telephones and improved service. Questions raised about duplicative systems and full undergrounding.
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Kittman
Ohio Ave
Marist
Rittman
Poor Brakes Lead to Arrest in Wadsworth
Marshal Mills warned Wilbur Baker of Wadsworth about his car brakes on Monday and advised maintenance to avoid arrest. Baker was arrested Tuesday for insufficient braking power and tried before Mayor Shackleford, who fined $5.90 plus costs. The incident highlights brake danger to drivers and travelers.
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Marshal Mills
Wilbur Baker
Wadsworth
Mills
Shackleford
Uys
Rittman Savings Bank Praised by Jugoslav Bank
A Jugoslav bank letter dated May 12, 1934 commends Rittman Savings Bank of Rittman Ohio and asks for specimen signatures of officers to verify checks. It also offers direct drawing arrangements for Jugoslav business and includes a 1923 statement. signed by the Jugoslav bank’s treasurer.
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Ufse
Hhis
Rittman’ Savings Bank
Fogrel
Jugoslavia
Rittman Savings Bank
Rittman
Ohio
Jugoslav
Rank OF
Jugoslavia Ltd
Dins at Wooster Hospital: Miss Alice Winger dies
Miss Alice Winger 63 of Marshallville died Monday morning at Kinney and Smith Hospital Wooster. She lived with her brother Frank after parents’ death and kept house for him. Survived by one brother. Luria service held Wednesday afternoon.
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Alice Winger
Marshallville
Kinney and Smith Hospital
Wooster
Miss Winger
Wingers
Hittman
Alice
Frank
Luria
Vital Statistics from Rittman births and deaths
The Rittman local registrar of births and deaths reports two births in May including Isaac Boyes Clifford Harris and George Winship with several daughters. Two deaths announced: Mrs Elizabeth Walters, 60, and Adeline Lantzer, 74.
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Stork
Rittman
Father Vinte
G. Newberry
Clifford Harris
Clifford Eugene
George Winship
Mtchel Darlene
John SlatHeld
Evelyn May
George Howard Clippinger
Miriam Evangeline
Elizabeth Walters
Walters
Adeline Lantzer
Charles Holderbaum
Relief in Sight at Erie Crossing Upgrade Plan
The Erie Railroad contemplates major work to improve the Main Street crossing. Officials say the crossing is in poor condition and have received offers to repair it, with plans under way to restore it to a better standard than before.
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Offerala
Walter Long Seriously Ill In Ashland
Walter Long of Ashland became suddenly ill at work and was found unconscious by coworkers. He and Mrs. Long once lived in Rittman and had a large circle of friends. Last Sunday he was very ill but has since shown partial recovery and friends hope for a full rally.
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Rittman
Walter Long
Ashland
Walter
Mrs. Long
Pythian Sisters Elect Officers Next Wednesday Evening
The Pythian Sisters will hold an officer election on Wednesday evening June 11. All members are urged to attend and enjoy refreshments provided by the committee.
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Ats
Pythian Sisters
Osteopathic convention draws global turnout in Nicksville
The American Osteopathic Association held a major convention in Nicksville Missouri with Dr TY Swope elected president. Delegations from all states and several countries attended lectures and clinics on osteopathic methods. A memorial honored A T Stall for osteopathy’s fifty year milestone. A grand parade featured 42 states and international booths. The 1926 meeting will precede Toronto’s Canadian exposition.
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Nicksville
Janet
American Osteopathic Association
TY Swope
Washington, DC
Ticynovonthon
Enron
Canada
Toronto
Local Man Delivers Memorial Day Address at Wadsworth
Rev E G Hamilton of this place delivered the Memorial Day address last Friday in the high school auditorium at Wadsworth. Hamilton, of the firm Barnard and Hamilton, manages the company’s local store and lives in Battinn. Formerly a minister, he still holds a church charge and recently filled the pulpit during the absence of a local pastor.
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E. G. Hamilton
Wadsworth
Hamilton
Barnard & Hamilton
Bittainn
Tharmilton
Lodt Concrete Company I5 Awarded New Disposal Plant Contract
The Board of Public Affairs in Wadsworth awarded Lodt Concrete Company of Lod to build a new disposal plant for 7300 dollars. The company is well known locally for ongoing contracts over the past two years and is currently engaged on a contract for the Ohio Board Company.
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Board of Public Affairant
Wadsworth
Lod! Concrete Company
Lod
Lod Concrete Company
Ohio Boxnoard Company
New Bus Suspends Service In Akron-Rittman Route
The Rittman to Akron bus service started Monday May 26 but ended within a week. On Sunday residents of Rittman in Wadsworth who relied on the bus were advised it had suspended operation. Operators often announce initiation but leave suspension to patrons to discover after a long wait.
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Rittman
Akron
Wadsworth
Honor Student Don Harper Named At Wadaworth High
Don Harper son of H C Warper local druggist is listed among Wadaworth High School seven honor students. He carried an average of 90.44 and completed 19 percent units in the college preparatory course. Rittman friends praise his success and the Marper family plans to move here, with Rittman viewing him as a future citizen.
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Stirling
Wadsworth Creston
Orrin
Don Harper
H C Warper
Wadaworth High School
Don
Rittman
Wil Ho
Marper
Power flickers as Finnegan trick unsettles Tuesday eve
A fluctuating electric current disrupted reading and working conditions Tuesday evening before settling to normal outlay later.
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Wintons
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