Funds Raised In Three Hours In Rittman Community Drive
Attorney Wayne Garver and solicitors gathered in Rittman to raise funds for a year end disbursement to the needy. In three hours last Friday they collected 536.25 from a long list of local businesses and residents including Berry and Kunkler Garage Bain's Barber Shop Evergreen Restaurant Rit tman Hardware and Bechtel Confectionery among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Jos. Burger
Alvis Huff
Vincent Marble
Fred Ramsier
Henry Smoyer
Ella Widmer
NE. Niles
Ed Arman
Co. Burkett
R Vo Fredrick
Clarence Imhoff
Ray Musser
Russel Rodenberg
J B Hickin
Chas E. Heiderbaum
D—R.morr
G.H- Beyler
A. S. Petit
E. W. Bechtel
Bechtel Confectionery
Ora Blough
Brenneman Grocery
Harold Brown
Bodager
Sam Escovitz
Garver
Jens. Valandingham
Weiss’ Dept
W A Garver
Raymond Hall
Shook Alexander Thom
Chas. Shook
R. D. Snyder
Minnie Harpster
Levi Steiner
R. J. Krabil
Roy H. Blough
B. & W. Oif Co
I. H. Overholt
A. F. Wolfe
Dr. C. C. Gregg
Rhoda
Widow of David Yoder Dies at Home
Mrs. Yoder widow of the late David Yoder died Friday morning at eleven at the family home east of town. Funeral services by Rev. Ortt were held there Monday with burial at Smithville. She is survived by three sons, four daughters, and many friends.
Forest Kindig and Miss Thompson wed in St Ann's Church
Forest Kindig and Miss May-dell Thompson united in marriage on her mother's wedding anniversary June 7 at eight in St Ann's Church. Rev Father Ouimet performed the ceremony with Miss Emma Kindig of Akron as matron of honor and Mervin Brodbeck as best man. Music was by Ruth and Kathieen Lenz of Cleveland. Out of town guests included Wayne Kindig and family of Akron and other relatives. The couple planned a honeymoon in the East.
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St Ann's Church
Father Ouimet
Emma Kindig
Akron
Mervin Brodbeck
Ruth
Kathieen Lenz
Cleveland
Wayne Kindig
Lou Kindig
Beatrice
Charles
Dawson
Sterling
Delphos Wallis
Wilbur Halliwell
Wandsworth
Maury Kennedy
Wooster
Calf Club Reorganizes at Ralph Fixler Home
The Milton Township Calf Club met for reorganization at Ralph Fixler's home. Officers elected were Paul Zook president Roy Zook vice president and Doris Steele secretary with George Steele reporter. Next meeting set for June 17 at Paul Zook's home. books to open for ages 10 to 18.
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Milton Township
Ralph Fixler
Paul Zook
Roy Zook
Doris Steele
George Steele
County road construction hampered by Norton-Edwards delay
Wayne county road officials show little hope for major progress in highway construction this summer as the Norton-Edwards bill does not take effect until January. The law would let the state build and pay for state highways without county aid, changing the current cost split to a shared burden between state and counties.
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Wayne County
Council in Regular Session Approves Pay Law and Fire Truck Sale
The council met in regular session with the mayor, clerk, solicitor and all councilmen present. Little business was transacted. The ordinary pay ordinance passed and a resolution authorized selling the old fire truck to Seville authorities.
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Seville
K. E. Club Dinner at Vance Hickin Home
The K E club met Wednesday at the Vance Hickin home on Fifth street for an afternoon among the shrubbery. A lawn picnic lunch fed 11 members two adult guests and 16 children in attendance.
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K E
Vance Hickin Nome
Fifth Street
Death of Mrs Susannah Schneider in Doylestown
Mrs Susannah Schneider aged 78 years nine months and 15 days died Tuesday of last week from valvular heart trouble. She lived in Rittman for years and attended the Presbyterial church. Funeral services were held Thursday from the Roth residence with Rev E E Wechler officiating. Interment was in Chestnut Hill cemetery Doylestown.
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Susannah Schneider
Pardee Sigler
Irene Schneider
The
Reformed Church
Mrs Jonas Frase Dies at Marshallville
Mrs Jonas Frase died Sunday evening at her Marshallville home after a two week illness. Survived by her family, funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 30 from the home and at 2 30 from the Lutheran church in Marshallville conducted by Rev R W Stetler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Frase
Marshallville
R. W. Stetler
L. T. L. Plan Park Meeting For June 16
A special L. T. L. program will be held at the park on Wednesday June 16. All children are urged to be present. Mrs. FP. W. Hiekin encourages attendance.
June Olle Podrida Club Meeting at Mrs Griffiths
Members of the Olle Podrida Club met at Mrs H R Griffiths home for a misting gathering on a Tuesday afternoon. A business session preceded the program as plans were made for special meetings at Mrs H C Merediths home next Tuesday and to conclude unfinished business with refreshments served.
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Ola Podri da Club
H R Gruttel
H. C. Meredith
Escaped inmates captured by deputy Keener
An escape attempt led by inmates at Easton ended with their capture by Deputy John Keener. Details are unclear in the fragment but confirm the pursuit and arrest by the deputy.
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John Keener
Easton
Cmon Ail Cwhore
Iciels Fi
Fragmented local text on a real estate or people activity
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a place and people but is largely unclear. It appears to reference a sale or event with names and a date or action but specifics are unreadable.
Newly Weds Norton Targeted by Charivari Revelers
Last Saturday evening Mr and Mrs Clarence Norton newly weds faced a noisy charivari by darkness revelers from Creaton who disrupted their peace and comfort. The incident disturbed neighbors and forced the couple to reassess their residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Norton
Creaton
West
Bake Sale Sale at Ruckels Grocery on Saturday
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid will hold a bake sale in Ruckel's Grocery on Saturday, June 18.41x.
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Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Ruckel’s
New Seagrave Fire Truck Displayed After Purchase
The council recently bought a Seagrave fire truck for 1 259 000 and it was shown at an exhibition in Anshold during a State Fire Chiefs convention. Chief Dearolf urged spectators to avoid contact with the high powered vehicle to prevent damage, noting it should help reduce repair bills for local equipment.
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Ansheld
Dearolf
Wadsworth Rehires School Superintendent Frank Close
The Wadsworth school board reappoints Frank Close as superintendent for four more years after a nine year tenure. Close, formerly of Millersburg Ohio, will continue overseeing district operations and to teach this summer at Akron University.
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Frank Ho Close Wau
Whodaworth
Mr Close Haa
Close
Wadsworth Fron
Millersburg
Ohio
Akron University
Sacred concert at Presbyterian Church program by local choir
A Sunday evening sacred concert at the Presbyterian church featured the choir of the First Methodist church of Barberton under director A. W. Barlow. The program included solos quartets duets and a Biblical play with a notably fine reader.
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Presbyterian Church
First Methodist Choir of
Barberton
A. W. Barlow
Holding Special Meetings at Bethanalfa This Week
Special services led by Rev in charge to be held at Bethanalfa this week. The impressive program invites the public to attend and participate in the gatherings marked by solemnity and community involvement.
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bin Bethanalfa Alon
Rev
Petit Reunion At Walter Clapper Home Saturday
The Petit reunion is planned at Walter Clapper’s home Roughman township about 3 12 miles southeast of Marshallville on Saturday June 18.
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Walter Clapper
Roughman Township
Marshallville
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Wayne Garver
David Yoder
Forest Kindig
Miss May-dell Thompson
Miss May-dell
Thompon
K. E. Club
Citizens’ Savings & Loan.Co
S. Main
Salt Street
Rittman, Ohio
Albet
Reid
Ent
FP. W. Hiekin
Olle Podrida
Club Mé
Mrs. H. R. Griffith
Ares
Wwe
Naera
Christian T
Milton
Pevalyte
Bake Sale
Seagrave
Seagraves
Seagraves Company
Wadsworth
Petit Reunion
John D. Rockerfeller
Ney
Rittman Savings Bank
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