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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
7
Advice urges vigilance for summer homes and camps to preventfires. Emphasizes daylight filling lamps, storing kerosene outside, drip-proof containers, UL listed heaters, safe wiring, metal incinerators, and never leaving outdoor fires unattended. Stresses fire extinguishers, pails, ashtray use, and avoiding roadside cigarette disposal to protect life and property.
The article advises patience to capture natural animal action and discusses camera settings for sharp results. It notes the need for fast shutter speeds like 1/125 second or faster, wide lens openings in low light, and situational tricks such as shooting through hedges or at a distance to reduce blur. It emphasizes background and distance as key factors for clear animal portraits.
Funeral services for L. E Stool miller a leading meat retailer in Rittman were held at St Anne's Catholic church with Rev John Farrell in charge. Stool miller died at age 70 at the family home in W Oble are.
Mary C. Pavlic daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Pavlic of Rittman graduated from Notre Dame college South Euclid Ind last week with highest honors magna cum laude Henry Shepler painter for S D Parsons fell from a scaffold while working on A H Thomas home suffered two broken ribs and a gash in his head Three dogs owned by Karl Gill man and Ernest Bodager A L Ebert and R C Campbell won prizes in a dog show at Brookside Park Ashland under Ashland Kennel Club Elaine Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Wilson returned to Rittman after visiting Oklahoma City and Beaumont Texas. She was accompanied by cousin Earline Allen.
The long running action in Wayne county districts 6 and 7 aims to grant school privileges at Rittman instead of Mion township district school at Sterling. Thieves who forced entry at Hower Store in Lod early Sunday took about 600 dollars worth of silk dresses and women's apparel along with some men’s socks. The Kittman Savings Bank displays new US currency notes smaller than current money, marketed as more portable for bulging purses. Ohio State University gains another sex equality victory and will allow women to smoke in dormitories next year without violating rules.
The board of public affairs in Wadsworth awarded Lodi Concrete Co. the contract to build the new disposal plant for 7300 dollars. At the regular council meeting Elmer Mauer was named to replace Charles Rohrer as councilman. A farewell bridge luncheon honored Mrs. A H Thomas before she moves to Cleveland. The Rittman to Akron bus service suspended after almost a week of operation, affecting residents who relied on it.
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 of Rittman who moved to Rittman last fall from Lodi and now resides in Salist. At a Rittman board meeting Dr. CC Grege was elected president of the board.
Court briefs list couples receiving marriage licenses including Carl Heppert of Clinton with Emma Musser of Milton Two and Rev S D L Meyers Alliance with Russell Hasseman Sugar Creek Two. Other entries mention Hilda Hutchison Orrville J C Penny employee Dr John W Myers Orrville Charles Dale Green Ashland Gertrude Evert West Salem a laborer Marie Hollett Wooster and nurses in Wooster. Rev Koontz Spencer Ohio and Herman Gerberich Wooster appear among the filings.
Don Bestor and his Orchestra will open Cedar Point's new ballroom pavilion for a one week engagement starting Saturday June 10. The season will feature Shep Fields and his Rippling Rhythm Orchestra and later appearances by Russ Morgan and Blue Barron.
Virgil Stine of Marshallville buys into the Hummel and Hall well barber shop, succeeding H F Longenecker who resigned recently. Corn was 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 1932 and have no child. She is represented by Attorneys Weimer and Miller.
Iva M Troyer named guardian of EH Katie Peter Mary Lydia and Susie M Troyer of Apple Creek. Guardianship covers money from their father the late Moses E Troyer estate.
Morning services at 9 30 with Bible School led by Ralph Fisler at 10 15. Morning worship and Communion. Sermon titled Seeking a Savior by the pastor. 700 Young People's Service. No evening service. Young People’s program fills the hour. Bible School Wednesday evenings. Cottage prayer meeting Friday at 8 p.m.
Rev Albert Henry presides at Church of God services in the Realty Building. Sunday School 9:30 AM. Morning worship 10:40 AM. Young People meet at 6:30 PM. Evangelistic services 7:30 PM with the message Doom of Delay. Junior prayer 6:15 PM Wednesday. Adult study 7:45 PM. Saturday 7:30 PM special prayer.
Rev G J McGee at 723 Main St announces Bible School 930 Superintendent Walter Shook Morning worship 1030 Walking by Faith theme. Evening service 730 The Two Paths Miss Esther Seebauver president. Midweek services for all ages with adult choir 730 Wednesday Homer Forter director.
Sunday School at 9 am and Young People's meeting at 7 30 pm led by Pastor Bill Echolds at First Baptist Branigan Hall.
Judge Walter J Mougey heard Hazel A Post of Wooster versus Willis Post and Hazel Jones versus Kenneth Jones in common pleas court and reserved his decision in both cases.
The estate of Elinor E Shisler of Wooster will be administered by her daughter Daisy Oyler as the sole heir. Property valued around $1 416. Appraisers named are Charles C Jones E E Caplan and M F Graven.
Benjamin Franklin Oberholtzer estate in Plain Township appoints Ray Clement Oberholtzer as executor. Heirs include widow Clara Victoria Obrholtzer and children Bertha Smith Ray Ernest and John Oberholtzer. Estate valued at $4700 WR. Fishburn Guy Ickes and Forest Franks named appraisers.
Mary E Brown and Nettie Dressler appointed administrators of the estate of their brother Albert S Zell of Shreve. The only other heir is nephew Robert Zell. Property valued at $1,300.
Under A. P. Neal's will Marie Immell Neal is executrix of the estate. Next of kin include daughter Elma Mellvaine and grandchildren Robert Grafton Beulah Hootman and Theodore Grafton. The estate is valued at about 8000 dollars. Appraisers named are S Zehner Wesley Smith and S A Read.
Lela M. McClure qualified as executrix of Paul H. McClure of Wooster. Next of kin include widow Lela M. McClure and four minor children James Robert Lyn McClure. Estate valued at $5,400.
The Sunday School and Morning Worship Hour combine for Children’s Days Service at 9 45 led by the Sunday School children. Infant Baptism offered for parents. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 with topic Going Away to Summer Conference led by Miss Dorothy Wenger. Wednesday June 14 Mt Herman Men’s Bible Class strawberry feed at 7 00 in Rittman Park.
The will of the late Alice Naftzger of Wooster leaves all real and personal property to her daughter Dorothy Naftzger who is named executrix without bond. Other heirs include daughter Mabel March and two sons Walter and Clyde Naftzger. Estimated property value is 31,000.
Helen R Berg was appointed guardian of her son Raymond Berg aged 16 of Dalton to settle a personal injuries claim from an auto accident on Route 30 near Dalton on over 26 1938.
Effie M Taylor's will dated June 30 1936 leaves all real and personal property to her husband Charles E Taylor. Next of kin include son Charles H Taylor daughter Jessie B Duncan and grandson David A Sands. Charles E Taylor named executor to serve without bond.
June notes recount key events from 1869 to 1836 including Wyoming women’s suffrage, the first Jake steamer crossing the ocean, the first Revolutionary navy battle, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Flag Day, Arkansas statehood, and the Charter of Virginia Company annulment. Contains dates, events, and significant figures.
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