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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1938

Page

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Rittman School Board Names New Principals and Hires Faculty

The Rittman board at its June meeting named I L Haney as high school principal with Hauenstein moving to junior high duties and Clyde Kindig hired for Hauenstein’s former post. A petition to rehire Miss Alta Collier in primary grades drew public pleas but no action. Building repairs and painting plans were discussed along with coal buys and summer labor assignments. WPA projects for field improvements and a policy for school musical instruments were proposed before adjournment.

Willard Hauenstein I. L. Haney Rittman High School Ate Aea Hauanstein Secvia Clyde Kindig Hauenstein Board Thes Board Miss Alta Collier Miss Collier C. B. Shook Shook Schwartz Kindly Garver Bhoma Rittman

County Health Dept Announces Conferences for Children

Wayne County Health announces multiple child conferences at Rittman, Doylestown, Sterling, and Orrville schools. Sessions run June 10 to June 17 with morning and afternoon slots listed for each location.

County Health Department Wayne County Rittman Doylestown Sterling Orrville School

Birth Announcement for Sterling Couple's Son

Born to Mr and Mrs James Coran of Sterling a son Sunday mu 3g.

James [Co Sterling Sunday

Wooster CCC Camp to Continue Operations

Secretary to Con man William R. Thom reports Wooster CCC Camp will stay open after a presidential order removed immediate danger of abandonment. Thom and other officials pressed for continuation as Congress authorized further projects in Wayne County and nearby areas.

Wooster Larold ‘Kropf William R. Thom Roosejhias Congress Pongresanian Thom

Rittman Band Plans First Concert of Season

The Rittman Band presents its first concert of the season on Saturday June 11 at 7 30 p m in Rittman Central Park.

Rittman

Funeral Services Held Today For L. E. Stoolmiller

Funeral services for L. E. Stoolmiller a leading local meat dealer were held at St. Ann's Church with Rev. John T. Farrell in charge. He died Monday in his 70th year after months of illness at the family home on Ohio Avenue. Surviving are his wife sons Charles Lawrence and Robert daughter Marjorie two grandchildren and there are two great grandchildren. Burial was at Rittman cemetery. Ebert Funeral Home had charge of arrangements and pallbearers included John Rohrer E G Branigan John Branigan Dr C C Gregg D R Lance and John Fisher.

Balloon Barber Shop Inc Main St John Bender Paul Emoh Mr. Stoolmiller Lawrence Robert Charles Battle Creek Mich Rittman Marjorie Rittman Cemetery Ebert Funeral Home John Rohrer E. G. Branigan John Branigan

Liquor Sale Case Heard in Village Court

Mrs. Raymond Metz pleaded not guilty to selling intoxicating beverages after 11 30 p m Saturday night in violation of a village ordinance. The hearing was continued to Wednesday June 15 at 7 30 p m with bond posted. Marshal Charles Heffelman arrested the case, alleging a sale at 11 46 p m.

Raymond Metz Beigré Roy Baker Cnight Bond Charles Heffelman

Seaver's Son Graduates From Case School of Applied Science

William B Seaver son of Mayor and Mrs B E Seaver of Chirwh Street Doylestown earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the Case School of Applied Science He was active in the Glee Club college newspaper staff track team Theta Tau Tau Beta Pi honorary fraternities chaired the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and belonged to Gamma Phi national gymnastic fraternity

William B.’"Seaver B. E. Seaver Chirwh Doylestown Case School O of Applied Science College

Civic Association revives summer trade program

Rittman Civic Association held its June meeting and approved a summer trade program aimed at CAT merchants. Ralph Overholt will recruit at least 40 merchants with a weekly $1 dues plus 50¢ roll tickets. Prizes of $15 cash and $10 in merchandise will be awarded each Saturday if the program succeeds. Mayor Roy Baker said villages will provide a dues collector. Ernest Harrison presided in the president’s absence.

Rittman Civile Association Ralph Overholt Roy Baker Ernest Harrison Robert Wenger Fartates— Clio Association Rotary Club Baker Utilities Committee of Council Rittman

Rittman Democratic Club to Meet at City Hall

Rittman Democratic Club will hold a meeting at City Hall Tuesday night at 8. President Weldon Hardgrove announces all Democrats of Rittman and vicinity are invited to attend to discuss the coming primary election.

Rittman Democratic Club City Hall Weldon Hardgrove Rittman and Vicinity

Farmers' Palry Products Co to Hold Stockholders Meet

Semi annual stockholders meeting of Farmers' Palry Products Co will be held Thursday June 23. A directors meeting is being held tonight to work out final details.

Farmers’ I’alry Products Co

Marshal Heffelman Makes Two Arrests This Week

Harry McDonald of Rittman was arrested by Marshal Charles Heffelman Friday at 11:30 p m on intoxication and disorderly conduct. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Roy Baker and was fined 10 plus costs total 15 80. H1G Maragan of Akron was arrested Tuesday at 10 30 a m for parking before a fire hydrant. He was tried before Mayor Baker and fined 3.

Harry McDonald Rittman Charles Heffelman Roy Baker Maragan Akron Marshal Heffelman Baker

First Brethren Bible School Commencement Weekend

First Brethren church daily vacation Bible school ends with Friday 7 30 p m commencement service. Diplomas awarded as pupils present readings and displays of handwork. A picnic follows Saturday at Farmers Dairy Products starting 1 p m. Enrollment reached 143 children. teachers listed include Hostetler Grabb Fix Armstrong Blatter and Walter.

First Brethren Church Daily Vacation Bible School

Repton’s Call Against Interference Sparks Sheep Enclosure Idea

The early nineteenth century landscape designer Humphrey Repton urged not to alter natural scenes. His stance influenced the introduction of walls to keep sheep and cattle within bounds.

Humphrey Repton, Repton

Navy to enlist 22 recruits from Cleveland district in June

The U S Navy will accept twenty two qualified men aged 17 to 25 from the Cleveland Recruiting District during June. Selected applicants will report to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station for thirteen weeks of basic Navy life training. Candidates must have good character, no court records, and provide birth proof and correct name as required.

U. S Navy Cleveland S. Nava Great Lakes Winds

Catherine Twinem Sets Pristine School Record

Catherine Twinem daughter of Mr and Mrs A E Twinem of 192 W Park Street Candlepin displays eight years of perfect attendance and all A grades in ninth grade. She took the Kent tests and is active in the Girl Scout organization.

Catherine Twinem A E Twinem W. Park Sr

Sterling man wins trip to Chicago in Harvester gala

Ray Steiner of Sterling won a four day trip to Chicago from an Inters national Harvester gala contest. He left Sterling Sunday as nearly 200 company representatives participated in the event. Mr. Slother was mentioned in connection with the gala.

Ray Steiner Sterling Chicago Slother

Cycle Club to Sponsor Five Races on June 12

Watsworth Rambler Motorcycle Club plans five motorcycle races north of Allman on Bundy track. The improved two mile course is among the fastest in the country. Professionals and amateurs will compete in their divisions with notable drivers anticipated to attract crowds and prizes.

Cycle Club Watsworth Rambler Motorcycle Club Bundy Allman

Park Board Bans Playing in Central Park Walks

The park board met Mohold night and passed a motion to prohibit all play in Central Park after trees were damaged by boys this spring. The board awarded Hersting and Rohrer a contract to asphalt walk coverings in Central Park and authorized the caretaker to increase protection for the monkey cage after reports that children molest the monkeys.

Withhiaed Central Park Mombera Hersting & Rohrer Contral Park

Sister Reunion After Eighteen Years Stops In Many Lands

Mr. Alex Thom of 187 N First st met his sister Mrs. William Turner in Melbourne Australia last week for the first time in 18 years. She travels a world journey from Sydney to British Columbia Calgary Kalamazoo Nebraska Rittman and New York before returning home. She notes trees here impress her and contrasts budgets and prices with Australia while describing a grand, long voyage with three children.

Mr. Thom Alex Thom First St Wiliam Turner Australia Rome America Melbourne Amereae Thom

Village council approves WPA paving plan for nine streets

Mountay council votes to seek WPA aid for paving nine village streets and grading, with private contractors to lay concrete after grading. Council discusses financial condition, state and county roles, and notification to property owners. County commissioners to review WPA district plans.

Ritttady Council Moualy Wayto County Roy Baker AWPA Thetla Bet Grada Ohio Avenue Ohio AvorUer Hugh McCracken Council Plana Wit Enginger Stolnor

Angle Parking Plan On Main Street Faces Trial

Mayor Roy Baker announced a trial of angled parking on Main Street between Route 8 and Ario Street to replace the former parallel setup. The plan would add 60 spaces where 21 existed, restrict trucks from the area, and enforce speed laws to improve safety. A council committee found more space on Rittman Street for angled parking than in nearby streets.

Roy Baker Waat Ario St Main St

Fragmented journal snippets and notices mix in a chaotic column

A collage of oblique remarks, stock musings, a golf club alert, a village meeting note, and a cramped inventory of a woman's handbag contents. The prose weaves misprints and stray items into a single, garbled page fragment with scattered names and events.

Summer Recreation Plan Gets Under Way

The summer recreation program, under TI Young, began Monday with limited equipment but strong enthusiasm. An average of about 60 participants per day joined the varied games and activities, including basketball and tennis, as organizers finalize schedules and improve facilities.

TI Young Httle Houa Kanios Highet Young Young Bopen Tennix

Local residents struck by railroad crossing collision

Mr. and Mrs. Steele were hit by a switching engine at Industrial railroad crossing Tuesday night while returning home from work at Ohio Bell. Mrs. Steele suffered severe cuts and bruises while Mr. Steele sustained injuries.

L.égreele Industrial Stedler Jarles Stéele Ind

Vacation Bible School Enrollment Notice

Enrolled: 120 children in daily Vacation Bible School across cooperating churches. First week includes Paul Johnson of United Brethren Church to tell Biblical stories. Friday morning features different speakers. enrollment remains open for any child wishing to attend.

Cation Bible Ram Childrem Myre Paul “Johnson The United Brethren Church of Christ Atorfe

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High Schoo Z Pos Rf Mougey Walter J. Mougey Wayne County,“Pléas Court Wayne*Coounty“Board of Elections L. E. Stoolmiller CASE Civic Association First Brethren Bible School Atlee ‘Hostetler J. G._Grabb Roy Fix Virgil Armstrong Maynard’ Blatter Fred Blatter Genevieve Walters U. S. Navy Ohio Canton Codre Confotman James Teak Jay College At Grant Atreet Murdock Lakeet Xut Tien Wadsworth Ralph Krobill Clvb Association Maéting AeBes Bible School
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