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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

4

Death of Two Year Old Janice Hummel in Akron

Janice Hummel two years old died Sunday at 9 20 pm in Children’s Hospital Akron after a two week illness. Funeral Tuesday 2 30 pm at F A Frase Funeral Home with Rev. George W Dittmar of Daviston officiating. Burial in Chestnut Hill Cemetery. Parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Hummel of Doylestown brother sister Ethel and grandfather Oscar Fritzinger of near Doylestown. Born June 11 1937 at Citizens Hospital Barberton.

Citizen's Janice Hummel Children’s Hospital Akron F. A. Frase Femeral George W Dittmar Daviestown Chestnut Hill Cemetery Carl Straub John Moore Ruth Jane Joyce Sterling William H. Good Gordon Wilhelmina Barberton W. A. Stilwill Canton Massillon Thelma Rhoads Rane USS Mrs. E. M. Welch Ohio Ave Donald Benchoff Guy Benchoff Dwight Huff Violet Vignovich William Emerson Lodi Alvis Huff Wadsworth Road Sunaay Gussie Roy Trent

Church Services Schedule Highlights and Leaders

Morning worship at 10 30 with theme Christian Joy. Evening service at 7 30 features Five Great Truths of Life from Luke 12 Chapters. Young people meeting at 6 45 led by Pauline Shook and Maurice Simpson. Midweek groups led by Mrs C J McGee Mrs Paul Johnson and Rev McGee. Adult choir 8 30 directed by Mrs Paul Johnson. Young people choir 7 30 Fri directed by Edwin McGee. Bible school 9 36 supervised by Paul Johnson.

Pauline Shook Maurice Simpson Luke C J McGee Paul Johnson Rev McGee Edwin McGee Bible School

Industry the Life Blood

The article argues that a single industry forms the nucleus of a new city. It outlines how shelter, groceries, utilities, streets, policing, education, and services arise from the needs of workers in that industry. As the town grows, supply chains create additional firms and amenities, showing interdependence of industry and urban life.

Bonnie Waker Sings With Orrin Tucker at Palace Theatre

Bonnie Waker performs with Orrin Tucker and his orchestra at the Palace Theatre Cleveland for one week starting Friday June 3. The article notes her petite stature and growing popularity as a new singing talent observed by locals and the music tracker.

Bonnie Waker Orrin Tucker Palace Theatre Cleveland Baker Combina

What of Tomorrow for America address at Memory Day services

Rev Paul Carter of Orrville presented an address at Memory Day services in Rittman cemetery. Mrs. Harry Heffelman reported the largest poppy sale to date for the Legion Auxiliary, with over 97 dollars collected. Robert Beachy visits Detroit this week. Five years ago Max Wiles, 27, died at his home following a long illness. The marriage of Elaine Wilpon to Robert Hickhi was announced in Wellsville West Virginia.

Paul Carter Orrville America Rittman Cemetery Harry Heffelman Rittman Legion Auxiliary Robert Beachy Detroit Mich Max Wiles Enos Wiles

Pine Whispers appoints King as business manager

Howard King son of Mr and Mrs R B King west of Rittman has been elected business manager for Pine Whispers the college annus at Ashland In a Lorain letter Rev Defoe says he has completed a new United Brethren church since his pastorate there

Howard King R. B. King Rittman Pine Whispers College Annus Ashland Defoe Lorain United Brethren Church Acme Lutheran Church Frank ‘Yoder HH. A. Heffelman Kansas City Bowling Green Ohio Wallace James. Miller Howard

Doylestown Liquor Law Arrests Prompt Fines

Since May nineteen nine foreigners living in and around Doylestown have been arrested for violating liquor laws. Mayor Hewer proposed fines ranging from 100 to 800 dollars on each of the nine men. The Fitzgerald barber shop in the opera house has been closed and the equipment sold. John Beber ger Hershey and Rohrer were paying 1 40 a bushel for corn. Mr and Mrs John Beker of Rittman celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Tuesday June 1. Council awards sewerage system contracts to Schulle Bros Nickles of Canton and C A Pierce of Rittman. Ye people of Sterling beware as 1916 auto season arrives. Howard Barl plans to buy a new red car and intends to test speed ordinances.

Doylestown Hewer Fitzgerald Opera House John, Beberger, Hershey & Rohrer John Beker Rittman Council Schulle Bros. & Nickles Canton C. A. Pierce Ritt Sterling Howard Barl

Local Personal Notices Highlight Area Get-Togethers

Miss Bettyjane Brophy returns from Juilliard in New York for summer with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E J Brophy and sister Margaret. Numerous visitors and guests fill weekends across Rittman Canton Massillon Barberton and Cleveland area as families travel for vacations and calls on relatives.

Bettyjane-Brophy Julliard Institute of Music New York City E. J. Brophy Margaret

Rittman Ladies and Local Residents Return from Trips

Frances Cummings and Elizabeth Shackleford came back from New York trip. Charles So har from Rittman underwent appendicitis surgery at Wadsworth Municipal Hospital. Several locals hosted and visited relatives in nearby towns. Ezilda Rike and a group began a motor vacation to California.

Mary Ethel Cummings Elizabeth Shackleford New York Charles Sohar Rittman R. D Wadsworth Municipal Hospital Ezilda Rike California

Surprise Birthday Party at Sam Welch Home

A group of friends and relatives gathered at the Sam Welch home Friday evening to honor the birth day anniversaries of Mrs. Welch and her daughter. Mr. and Mrs. James Reed provided musical entertainment. Ice cream and cake were served to twenty six guests.

Sam Welch

Chippewa High School Banquet and Community Notices

The Juniors and Seniors of Chippewa High School held their annual banquet Saturday at 6 30 pm at the Kaase Restaurant in Akron. Postmaster W R Hower traveled Saturday night to visit his mother in Ojus Fila. Rev Leonard E Smith conducted memorial services Sunday at 10 45 at the Methodist Church with the sermon In Loving Memory. Sunday School at 9 30 will discuss Gods Law in the Heart Epworth League met at 6 30 pm. Vernon Cleckner and wife are parents of Gloria Jean a 734 pound daughter born Wednesday at Municipal Hospital in Wadsworth.

Chippewa High School Kaase Akron W. R. Hower Carrie Hower Ojus Fila Leonard E. Smith Methodist Church Epworth League Vernon Cleckner Gloria Jean Wadsworth

Commencement Exercises at Doylestown Graduates Kneel in Prayer

Doylestown graduates received Holy Communion at the 8 o'clock Mass Friday night during commencement. The ceremony included hymns and addresses with diplomas presented to Donald Brobst Earl Dannemiller Edward Dietry James Horvath James Huth Regis Paridon Richard Steiner Richard Waldron Edward Werner Elizabeth Dannemiller Ruth Miner Margaret Rabatin Esther Rohr Rita Slota Veronica Slota Helen Whitman.

Doylestown God Donald Brobst Earl L. Dannemiller Edward Dietry James Horvath James Huth Regis Paridon Richard Steiner Richard Waldron Edward A. Werner Elizabeth Dannemiller Ruth R. Miner Margaret Rabatin Esther Rohr Rita Slota Veronica Slota Helen Whitman

Alumni Banquet Held at New Doylestown High School

The Doylestown High School Alumni Association held its annual banquet in the new high school auditorium on Saturday night June 1. Reception at 6 30, banquet at 7 00, and program at 8 00 followed by dancing to the Silhouettes. Miss Helen Laurine Bush presides, with Gladys Dayton as secretary, after the business meeting and officers’ election.

Doylestown High School Alumni Association New High School New School Helen Laurine Bush Gladys Dayton

Legion Post Gifts Book to Rittman Library

The American Legion Howard A. Bair Post No 423 donated American Armies and Battlefields in Europe to the Rittman library. Librarian Mrs. Arthur Paul also announced receipt of several new juvenile titles including More About Copy Kitten Evers and works by Hildreth Nemec Quigg Brindle and others.

Europe American Battle Monuments Commission Howard A. Bair American Legion Arthur Paul Evers Nemec Hildreth Betsy Quigg Brindl Ratzesberger Anderson Tharp Simon Short Bow Schultz

Drivers who take safety lightly wind up with heavy hearts

A terse notice warns drivers that neglecting safety leads to serious consequences, urging caution and vigilance on roads to avoid tragedy and grief for families and communities.

Milton Presbyterian Church Services and Events

The Milton Presbyterian Church lists Rev. E. S. Hendrickson contact at 86 W Second St. A Children’s Day combined service with infant baptism observance, a Christian Endeavor meeting on youth in the World Wide Fellowship led by Miss Sue Rhoads, and an evening sermon on Jesus and Personal Work. Midweek service Wednesday June 12 at 7:30 featuring Favorite Verses from the Prophetical Books.

Milton Presbyterian Church E. S. Hendrickson W. Second St Christian Endeavor Youth In the World Wide Fellowship Sue Rhoads Jesus

First Baptist Branigan Hall Schedule

Branigan Hall services led by Pastor Echols with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Young People meet at 7 p.m. Preaching at 7:30 p.m. Special music every Sunday evening at 7:30. Prayer meeting held each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

First Baptist Branigan Hall Echols Young People’s

St. Ann's Church Announces Mass Schedule

St. Ann's Church announces morning services at 8 and 10 a.m. with evening services throughout the week led by Father John T. Farrell.

St. Ann’s Church John T. Farrell

Conservation chief appeals to dog owners during nesting season

Conservation Commissioner Don Waters urged dog owners to limit running and training dogs in wildlife breeding season. He said dogs should not be kept from the woods but must be controlled to prevent disturbing game and wildlife. unsupervised dogs cause the most damage.

Don Waters Waters

Ohio place clues spark curious local lore

A jumble of Ohio references mentions an imagined eniencen aestee ter near Booth Bono and Curtice east of Toledo, Lake Erie mileage in Lake County, and a 1884 fire at New Straitsville. It cites a Lancaster cemetery tied to presidents, a Monroe will, and visitors kissing Clark Gable birthplace walls in Cadiz.

Ter Ohio Toledo Booth Bono Curtice Clark Gable Cadiz

Church News Bulletin Reverend Albert Henry Lead Services

The Church of God announces morning worship and message at 9 30. Sunday School follows at 10 30. Young People meet at 6 45 p m. Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. Prayer meetings are Wednesday 6 30 and 7 30 and cottage prayer Friday night.

First Brethren Church Smithville Ohio Services Schedule

The First Brethren Church in Smithville Ohio lists a 9 30 Sunday School with Harvey Amstutz as superintendent and classes for all ages. A 10 30 morning worship includes a special song and a sermon How To Deal With Temptation by the pastor. A 1 00 Young People activity meeting and a 7 45 evening worship with a sermon on Marriage. You are invited to attend all services.

Harvey Amstutz

Rittman Church Welcomes Rev Elbert Starn for Bible School Day

The Rittman Church of Christ invites Rev Elbert Starn, Ohio Churches of Christ Education Director, to lead a Bible school day with morning worship at 10:15, a 6:45 Young People session, and evening worship at 7:30. Starn will conduct a Bible school officers conference in the afternoon, details announced at morning service.

Ralph Fixler Elbert Starn Churches of Christ, of Ohio Starn Bible Schooh Young People's Groupe

Blair couple leaves Marshallville for Sassafras trip

Mr and Mrs Shade G Blair depart Marshallville on June 3 for Sassafras Kentucky and will return June 13 leaving the town without a barber. Blair displays a cotton plant in his shop brought from the South by a friend while Miss Esther Musser is off duty in the Marshallville Equity clerical department due to illness.

Shade G. Blair Sassafras Kentucky Marshallville Shade Blair Esther Musser Marshallville Equity

Almanac events tied to June dates across history

Almanac notes notable June events including the death of Andrew Jackson in 1845, Detroit fire destruction in 1805, King Constantine’s abdication in 1917, and the observance of Flag Day on June 14. The entries align with weekday datings: Saturday June Andrew Jackson died, Tuesday June 11 Detroit fire, Wednesday June 12 abdication, Friday June 14 Flag Day.

Andrew Jackson Detroit Constantine

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