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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
5
This public safety notice warns summer homes and camps face high fire risk during weekends and vacations. It urges vigilant kerosene handling, proper storage, UL listed heaters, safe wiring, metal fire protection, outdoor rubbish incineration in metal boxes, ready extinguishers, car ashtrays, and careful disposal of cigarettes to protect life and property.
Practical guide by John van Guilder on animal photography from pets to wildlife. Emphasizes patience, lighting, and camera speed. discusses posing pets and shooting through cages or bars for clear results. advises wide aperture and color sensitivity for detail.
Funeral services for L. E. Stoodmiller a leading meat retailer in Rittman were held at St Anne's Catholic Church with Rev John Farrell in charge. He was 70 years old and died at the family home in West Ohio.
Five years ago Mary Pavlic of Rittman graduated magna cum laude from Notre Dame college in South Euclid. Painter Henry Shepler broke two ribs and cut his head after a fall from a scaffold at A H Thomas home. Three prize winning dogs owned by locals were shown at Brookside Park Ashland under the Ashland Kennel Club. Elaine Wilson of Rittman returned from visits in Oklahoma City and Beaumont Texas with cousin Earline Alien.
A long list of marriage licenses from Ohio counties shows individuals pairing with partners from Orrville Wooster Clinton Township Ashland and surrounding areas. Names include Carl Heppert Emma Musser Hilda Hutchison John Myers Gertrude Overt Herman Gerberich Marie Hollett Ralph Franks Evelyn Cliffe and many others with officiants Rev S D Meyers Rev John Koontz Rev E B Barnhart Rev R S Tuck Rev A S Tuck and Rev P S Kelly among clergy who solemnized the unions.
After months of discussion in Wayne County school districts 6 and 7, plans aim to grant students at Rittman access to school privileges previously tied to Milton Township district in Sterling. Meanwhile Lodi burglary reports say thieves entered through a floor breach at the Hower store, stealing about 600 dollars in silk dresses and other women’s wear along with some men’s suits. The Rittman Savings Bank displays new currency notes, described as smaller than current paper money to ease bulging purses. Ohio State University advances in sex equality secure another win as women will be allowed to smoke in dorms next year without violating rules.
The board of public affairs awarded Lodi Concrete Co. of Lodi the disposal plant contract for 7300 dollars. At the council meeting Elmer Mauer was named to succeed Charles Rohrer as councilman. A farewell luncheon honored Mrs. A. H. Thomas before her move to Cleveland. The Rittman to Akron bus service paused after weekend use.
Twenty years ago a marriage license was issued at Wooster to Earl Snyder of Seville and Ruby Anna Kobel of Rittman. The bride is the daughter of J. C. Kobel who moved to Rittman last fall from Lodi. Dr. C. C. Gregg was elected president of the Rittman board of education at a recent meeting.
Cedar Point on Lake Erie announced Don Bester and his Orchestra as the opening dance attraction for one week starting Saturday June 10 at the new ballroom pavilion. The season will feature Shep Fields and his Rippling Rhythm Orchestra next, followed by Russ Morgan and Blue Barron.
Virgil Stine, former 87th Division veteran, has purchased Robert Hummel’s interest in the Hummel and Hall Well barber shop in Marshallville. Corn is selling for $2.40 at Hershey and Rohrer.
Mrs. Margaret Orr of Dalton seeks a divorce from Renee Orr on grounds of extreme cruelty. She states they were married in 1982 and have no child. She is represented by Attorneys Weimer and Miller.
Iva M. Troyer was named guardian of EH Katie Peter Mary Lydia and Susie M Troyer all residents of Apple Creek. The guardianship covers money from the estate of their late father Moses E Troyer.
Morning worship at St Ann's Church features a sermon titled Seeking a Savior with Bible School led by Ralph Fixler and a 10 15 a m service. Evening services at 7 30 p m expand from preaching to a Young People's program. Church of God offers 10 40 a m service Victorious Faith and evangelistic 7 30 p m with junior and adult prayer groups midweek.
Morning worship at 10 30 with theme Walking by Faith. Christian Endeavor president Miss Esther Seebauer leads at 6 45. Evening service at 7 30 on The Two Paths. Midweek services for youth and adults Wednesday at 7 30 with adult choir at 8 30. Director Homer Forrer. Message on living for and serving Him daily.
In common pleas court Judge Walter J Mougey hears divorce results from Hazel A Post of Wooster versus Willis Post and Hazel Jones versus Kenneth Jones and has reserved his decision. Sunday School at 19 a m and Young People’s meeting at 730 p m announced by First Baptist Branigan Hall with Bill Echolds as pastor.
The Wooster estate of Elinor E. Shisler will be administered by her daughter Daisy Oyler the sole heir. Property valued around 1416 dollars. Appraisers named Charles C Jones E Caplan and M F Graven were selected to assess the estate.
Ray Clement Oberholtzer has qualified as executor for the Plain township estate of Benjamin Franklin Oberholtzer. Heirs include widow Clara Victoria Oberholtzer and adult children Bertha Smith Ray Ernest and John Oberholtzer. The estate is valued at 4700 dollars. Appraisers named W R Fishburn Guy Ickes and Forest Franks were appointed.
Mary E Brown and Nettle Dress ler appointed administrators of Albert S Zell estate in Shreve. Only other heir is nephew Robert Zell. Property valued at 1300 dollars.
In West Salem Marie Immell Neal has qualified as executrix under the will of A P Neal. Next of kin include daughter Elma Mellvaine and grandchildren Robert Grafton Beulah Hootman and Theodore Grafton. Estate estimated at 8000 dollars with appraisers W S Zehner Wesley Smith and S A Read chosen.
Lela M. McClure has qualified as executrix of the estate of Paul H McClure of Wooster. Next of kin include the widow and four minor children James, Robert, Carolyn and Evelyn McClure. The estate is valued at $5 400.
The Milton Presbyterian Church schedules a combined Sunday School and Morning Worship at 9 45 for Children's Day conducted by the children. Infant baptism is offered for parents presenting their child. Christian Endeavor events include a 6 30 meeting led by Miss Borethy Wenger and a study pledge review. A Bible class strawberry feed is planned for Wednesday June 14 at 7 00 in Rittman Park.
The will of the late Alice Nafziger of Wooster bequeaths all real and personal property to her daughter Norothy Nafziger who is named executrix without bond. Next of kin include daughter Mabel March and two sons Walter and Clyde Nafziger. Property value estimated at $1,000.
Helen R Berg has been appointed guardian of her son Raymond Berg a 16 year old resident of Dalton. The guardianship was required to settle a personal injuries claim from an automobile accident on Route 30 near Dalton on Sept 26 1938.
Will of Effie M Taylor of Wooster leaves all property to husband Charles E Taylor. Next of kin: son Charles H Taylor daughter Jessie B Duncan and grandson David A Sands. Document dated June 30, 1936 names Charles E Taylor executor without bond.
Almanac notes for June entries recall key events such as Wyoming granting women's suffrage in 1869 and Flag Day’s associated observance. Other dates reference notable firsts and political milestones including naval battles and state admissions to the Union.
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