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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1944
Page
3
Real estate listings describe a Spradlin home near Route 94 east of Rittman with a four acre plot and three room cottage. Prices range from $2600 to $3800 with multiple properties including a five room dwelling near Easton, a Stebbins Street Creston house, and other framed homes with features like city water stalls and barns.
In pursuance of an Execution issued from the Clerk's office of Medina County Court, the sale of a 1935 Chevrolet 4 door Sedan will occur at the Strickland Garage premises on Ohio Avenue in the Village of Rittman Wayne County, Ohio, on Saturday June 17 1944 at 2:00 PM. Cash terms. car not on display before sale.
The snippet notes the J. H. Fisher Agency at Weather Side Square in Rittman. It appears as a small classified or business card item with location reference. No events or dates are provided.
The inventory and appraisal of Gus Chalikes deceased with Chippewa Township ties will be heard by Wayne County Probate Court on June 20 1944. Surviving spouse next of kin and beneficiaries are advised to file exceptions at least five days prior to the hearing date. Judge US Saunders seals the notice.
Major James W Smith and Captain Harold B Atkinson of the Cincinnati Office of the War Department Office of Dependency Benefits will be in Akron Ohio from June 1 through June 17 to investigate dependency claims for family allowances. They will set up temporary headquarters in Room 207 second floor of the new Post Office Building at 168 East Market Street. Dependents may call at that address to discuss their claims.
The piece argues noise on city streets and in homes harms health and rest. Officials urge surveys and ordinances to create Zones of Quiet, regulate whistles, engine cut outs, horns, radios, and train whistles, and to register noise levels for public welfare.
The family expresses sincere appreciation to friends for sympathy and assistance during their bereavement. Mrs. Frank Webner and children extend thanks for support.
District Manager Harry Jones of the Office of Defense Transportation warned households to fill coal tins during the summer to secure winter supplies. He cited a motor truck and driver shortage and urged customers to place orders now with dealers to ensure deliveries this summer. Officials noted many coal trucks are aged or need repairs and a winter shortage could hinder prompt delivery.
The OPA shifted from half to full sugar release after weeks of low supply. Local ration boards were authorized to give the full allotment per ration book holder as housewives did not stockpile all at once.
The Rev. Charles A. Hoot of Orrville was elected county chapter chairman at a directors meeting following his prior success as Red Cross war fund campaign chairman for Wasme County. C. L. Allin had been nominated along with Father Hoot, but Allin requested the vote be cast for the Orrville man after eight years in office.
A damaged OCR fragment notes luminous bullets inserted at regular intervals in red belts to aid gunners tracing targets. Goggles are being made and will enable gunners to follow tracers better in broad daylight.
Fragmentary report notes Jamaicans and Bahamans arriving late to a railway project in Mexico and New York aid efforts amid farm work. The text mentions fevecal thousand workers and local delays affecting labor on the farms.
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