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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1924
Page
5
A garbled April through June program lists melodrama The Way of a Man and poetry inspired pieces at the Pastime Theatre with June 7 10 and 11 showings including Ninety and Nine Valley of Silent Men and Romance a planned Wednesday June 11 screening Also A&P store prepares to open a red front on the oil bank building and Klu Klux Klan discussion featured at Schorgar Hall with Rev Yocum as speaker and others in attendance.
Mrs E McConnell and R Dot Rittman announce a Petit family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Gacaur on Saturday June 21, 1924. All relatives are invited to attend and join in fellowship and refreshments.
Doylestown reports Sunday visits by Mr and Mrs Joseph Smith and others from Canal Patton and Whitman families. The Ladies Aid met at Yrstina Hardgrove and sewed. Jacob Younker died Tuesday evening after a period of illness. burial followed at Knut Hill cemetery.
Georgy M. Cohan presents a cross Atlantic comedy at the Ohio Theatre starting the third week. The show features two irreconcilable families, American and English, drawn together by the younger generation with notable success, drawing large crowds in Cleveland. Lancetown School Reunion plans its tenth annual meeting on June 12, 1924, invites all interested to attend.
Hatherton parties seeking a room for a millinery shop were seen in Riuman on Wednesday. Names could not be ascertained and the outcome remains unknown. Business rooms to Ruttian are in high demand.
Humorous dated guidance from a New York Sun and Globo item advising brides to shape husbands early. It suggests curling goggles, Walter Scott reading, learning to cook, and negotiating a contract before marriage. It warns against optimistic promises and praises managing in-laws, all framed as practical tips for brides.
Two men prepared to duel with pistols in a field when a farmer intervened saying neither could shoot straight. He suggested moving to the railroad and quipped that a tunnel would be better, ending the standoff with laughter.
The Rittman Board of Education will receive bids at the regular meeting on Tuesday evening June 3 1924 for janitor service for the coming school year in all three school buildings. Service requirements will be furnished by Ed Schar Clerk of the Board.
A notice states Emma C Nichter has been appointed and qualified as administratrix of the Andrew C Nichter estate in Wayne County Ohio. Charles C Jones Probate Judge Wayne County Ohio signs the filing.
Starting in June 1924 the office will close each evening at 6 oclock except Fridays and Saturdays Galehouse and Wein announce a revised schedule for public access and operations during the week.
Two Irishmen in a street scene recall meeting a man last week who looked exactly like Pat. One claims the stranger was his twin, a few years older, but Pat insists it could not be. The exchange ends with a humorous denial of a twin brother.
C D McVicker from Congress Township West Salem asks for support in the Democratic primary for County Commissioner. He notes Congress Township has not had representation on the board for fifty years and urges votes in the August 12, 1924 primary.
On leaving town the unflown will sell at the residence off Salt Street Rittman Ohio on Saturday June 7 starting at 1 30 o clock the following items coal heater small gas stove gas range hot plate gas heater 2 rockers Wilson kitchen cabinet 2 dining room tables large buffet 6 chairs refrigerator good condition 3 beds 3 springs mattresses ch if furn ier bureau wall stand child s crib springs mattress bassinet stand 5 piece mission set large mirror large gray reed baby carriage motor washer one piano and many other articles Terms cash auctioneer names CHAS H FOCHT C J STEINER
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