Kitts Spars Stribling at Geauga Lake Before Schmeling Duel
Rittman fans saw Kitts duel Stribling at Geauga Lake on Wednesday with the challenger showing promise ahead of the Cleveland July 3 championship clash against Max Schmeling. Local supporters from Rittman included Joe Wald Tom Galehouse John Rohrer Wade Hohrer Chas Wald Norman Beery Alvin Petit and others.
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Stribling
Max Schmeling
Cleveland
Rittman
Geauga Lake
Joe Wald
Tom Galehouse
John Rohrer
Wade Hohrer
Chas Wald
Norman Beery
Alvin Petit
Wm Simpson
Bud Hoover
Fritz Althoff
C E. Wilson
bin Hosmer
Sterling
Merle Stuckey Buried Amid Family Loss in Cleveland
Mrs. Qualman attends the funeral of Merle Stuckey, brother of Mrs. Roy Qualman and Mrs. Raymond Qualman. Stuckey died suddenly in Cleveland after years of ill health and a prior nervous breakdown. He leaves a wife and two young children. burial is in Chardon Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Qualman
Mr. Qualman
Merle Stuckey
Cleveland
Mr. Stuckey
Qualman
Raymond Qualman
Chardon, Ohio
Boy Cleaved Lip After Bicycle Collision With Auto
Wilbur Cogswell rider on East Ohic-ave struck a car near Fraser Young garage and lacerated his lower lip. Dr Snyder has charge of the case.
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Wilbur Cogswell
Wilbur
Gordon Cogswell
Liberty St
East Ohic-ave
Fraser Young
Snyder
Mrs Ursula Habis Visits In Rittman
Mrs Ursula Habis returns to Rittman for a two month visit living with her brother Jacob Lendy on Fourth street. She previously lived in Salist before moving to Hawthorne California about four years ago and plans to reconnect with friends and relatives in the area.
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Ursula Habis
Rittman
Hawthorne
California
Ladies' Auxiliary and Family's Frolic at Park Picnic
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the American Legion hosted a picnic in Rittman Central Park on Monday evening. After lunch, Joseph Sherrick, Parkside Golf course manager, invited the group to play a round of miniature golf. The gathering was enjoyed by all attendees.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary of the
American Legion
Rittman Central Park
Joseph Sherrick
Parkside
Horseshoe Court Nears Action at College and Matt
Work on the five course horseshoe pit at College and Matt Streets is nearly finished except for the light plant. Some 18 to 20 men are interested and expect to hold tournaments periodically throughout the summer.
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College and
Matt Streets
Eberts Planned Route Includes Colorado Springs Trip
A. L. Ebert reports to Carl Gilman that Mr. and Mrs. Ebert traveled 1150 miles in three days from Ausburn Kansas and expect to reach Colorado Springs on Saturday then California. They say their schedule runs from 7:30 to 4:30 daily.
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A. L. Ebert
Carl Gilman
Birthday party for Esther Spade in Wooster area
Mia Alpha Spade hosted a buffet luncheon on South Main Street in honor of her daughter Esther Spade's eighteenth birthday. Guests included college friends and out of town visitors from Scotland, Lisbon, Cadiz, New York City, and Wooster, with gifts and a trip to Chippewa Lake to finish the evening.
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South Mainst
Esther
Miss Spade
College of Wooster
Mary Jane Kelly
Scotland
Mary Whiden
Lisbon
Martha Hille Black
Cadiz
Mary Poling
New York City
Miss Poling
Dr Nantel A Polling
Christian Endeavor
Elton Langell
Wooster
Willard Crites
Eddie Reffert
Grady Ingel
Ralph Krabill
Rittman
Chippewa Lake
City Dads Attend Pastime Theatre Viewing
Rittman councilmen and families were special guests of manager R L Carmichael at the Pastime theatre Friday. The feature film The Man Who Came Back starring Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell was greatly enjoyed by all in attendance.
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Rittman
R LL. Carmichael
Pastime
Janet Gaynor
Charles Farrell
Replica of millionth GE refrigerator to be given at Strand
Plans by John L. Damm and W Bickster detail a July 10 event at the Strand theatre in Wadsworth where a gold plated General Electric S-42 refrigerator replica will be awarded. The original millionth unit travels to Atlantic City June 6–20, and Ford’s Edison Institute will host a separate NBC broadcast on June 20.
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John L. Damm
Strand Theatre
Wadsworth
W . Bickster
Bickster Electric Co
General Electric
General Electric Co
Atlantic City
Brickster
College Street
Damm
Bickster
Henry Ford
Edison Institute of Technology
Dearborn
Mich
NBC
Rittman Grange Holds Regular Session, Plans June Degree Work
Rittman Grange met in regular session. Degrees conferred by members including Betz family and others. Juveniles to perform degree work Friday June 12 with the grange serving refreshments.
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Rittman Grange
Betz
Merrill
Thelma
Lydia Rock
John Zook
George Steele
Elmo Anderson
the Grange
Bo Gels Home Run Seals Narrow Boxboard A’s Win
Bo gel's eighth inning homer lifts the Boxboard A's to a 4 to 3 victory over their opponent. The game highlighted Wooster trained players as several ex Wooster athletes accept coaching roles across multiple high schools in the spring.
Boy Scouts Dinner Hike At Byler Woods Cabin
Twenty Rittman Scouts met at the troop cabin in Byler's woods for a weekly gathering. The unfinished cabin will soon be lined with beaver-board and bark slabs to resemble a log cabin. Scouts may canvass the town for old furniture and rugs. Scoutmaster Gilbert and Assistant Scoutmaster Raynor led activities. A hungry boy faced an unfortunate food mix up but was helped by fellow scouts. The evening ended with games and a sunset hike home.
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Rittman
Byler's Woods
Gilbert
Raynor
Murphy Woman Operated For Tumor At Akron Hospital
Mrs M M Murphy underwent tumor surgery at Peoples Hospital Akron on Wednesday morning. Shock followed her doctor visit Monday. A transfusion of one and a half pints from her son Clark was given Tuesday. The Murphy family moved to Kenmore five years ago. Mr and Mrs Clark Murphy and son Dick reside there.
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M M Murphy
Peoples’ Hospital
Akron
Clark
Murphy
Kenmore
Clark Murphy
Wise-Bieri Nuptials Unite Mary Wise and Kent Bieri
Miss Mary Elizabeth Wise and Kent Bieri were married Saturday evening June 6 at 8 at the First Church of Christ parsonage Barberton. Rev. Henry Cohagen officiated with attendants Kathryn Wise and Glenn Bleii. The bride wore pink chiffon and carried pink roses. the bridesmaid wore blue crepe with yellow roses. The bride, a Doylestown high school junior, will live with her parents for now and plans to move to Bar yerton soon.
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Mary Elizabeth Wise
James Wise
Fréderick St
Kent Bieri
John Bieri
Doylestown
R. D
First Church of Christ
Barberton
Henry Cohagen
Kathryn Wise
Glenn Bleii
Doylestown High School
Bar Yerton
Bogers clutch homer seals Box A's win in pitchers duel
Howard Bogers hit a decisive eighth inning home run with Moyer and Blanc on base to break a tight pitchers duel between Kunkler of the Boxboard A's and Bell of High School. The Box A's earned a 4 to 3 victory for their second straight league win as Tech scheat and others contributed across the game. Bell, McAnallen, and Kunkler starred for the teams with late offense delivering the final margin.
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Kunkler
A’s
Bell
Shorlo
Noyer
Blatter
Haneyttes
Adams
Moyer
Blane
Ruth
Feld
Blanc
Dull
Hoover
Shorle
Baker
Bogel
The
Salt Co
Sam Baker
Bradshaw
Miller
Perhammer
Reed
Yarmaan
Schroibar
Barr
Castor
Kurtz
Salt
Yarman Sheets
Card of Thanks for Floral Offering in Sympathy
We thank all who contributed to the beautiful floral offering in sympathy for the death of our beloved brother. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Qualman.
Circle No 3 Gives Pleasant Surprise for Birthdays
Ladies' Aid Circle No 3 of the Presbyterian church held a covered dish luncheon at Mrs McConnell's home. Mrs Earnest McConnell and Mrs Barbara Cuppinger were surprised in honor of their birthdays with beautifully decorated tables and a hand kerchief shower.
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Earnest McConnell
Barbara Cuppinger
Circle No. 3
Ladies’ Aid of the
Presbyterian Church
McConnell
Bridge party honors former Rittman resident
Mrs Verne Gebhart entertained a bridge gathering Thursday for former Rittman resident Mrs L W Mahle of Philadelphia. Prizes went to Mrs Shong and Mrs Mahle who received both guest and second prize. A light lunch was served. The Mahles moved to Philadelphia about a year ago.
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Verne Gebhart
Mra L. W Mahle
Philadelphia
Mre Shong
Mahle
Mra Mahle
Norka
Stittman
Ruble Dies at Sister's Home in Rittman Community
Zacharia Ruble, 46, died at his sister Mrs Abe King’s home Friday morning. He was taken to St Clairaville for services Monday at the Methodist church. He was a widower living with his sister. survivors include F and Sam Ruble of Rittman.
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Zacharia Ruble
Mra Abe King
St Clairaville
Mr Ruble
Rittman
Sam Ruble
Memorial Services Held For Comrade J. H. Gardiner
Memorial services were held Sunday morning by the Rittman Fire Department for comrade John H. Gardiner. After church services, the group visited the cemetery for brief rites, with the grave site adorned by flowers and plants.
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Rittman Fire Department
John II Gardiner
Children’s Day Service at Milton Presbyterian Church
The Sunday school Children’s Day service will be held next Sunday June 14 at 9 45. Parents may present their children for baptism at this service. We invite all to attend and remember the words of Jesus Suffer the little children to come unto Me for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Milton Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Door Accident Damages Mrs Hicklin’s Finger
Mrs J B Hicklin sustained injury to the middle finger of her left hand when a swinging door jammed shut this week. The nail was completely damaged and had to be removed. The finger is being carefully nursed.
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J B. Hicklin
Former Townsman Gives Rotary Talk
The Rittman Rotary club welcomed Cinna Troover who spoke on banking and cash management at East State Bank. W. Hoover, former editor and longtime educator, served as mayor and helped guide Rittman’s development. Visitors Brown of Palm Rasch Florida and Ehner Ramsaeser of Orrville Rotary joined the event.
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Rittman Rotary Club
W. Hoover
Rittman Press
Rittman
Riteman
J Brown
Palm Rasch
Florida
Ehner Ramsaeser
Orrville
Mother Daughter Banquet At Wa church
The Wa of the First Biathron church held their Mother Daughter banquet Thursday evening June 4 at the church. A devotional program featured Sisterhood girls songs and readings. A covered dish supper followed in the basement before Mra Floyd Sibart spoke on Our Privileges and Responsibilities as Mothers despite the rain.
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First Biathron
Sisterhood
Mra
Floyd Sibart
East Akrot
Candidates For Village Offices Warm Up For Primary
On June 11 candidates filed for village offices ahead of the primary. Names listed include Mayor F Hanes and J W Brown Merk Glan Ziegler Boyd Miller Homer Forrer Marshall BK Mills Woldon ardgrove Treasurer Margaret Brenneman. Council candidates are Warren Hardgrove Victor Scott Chas Castor Paul Morrison. Board of Public Works candidates are W J Ritter Harry Brenneman Ed Wanberry. Some filings unverified. omissions to be published next week.
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Merk Glan Ziegler
Boyd Miller
Homer Forrer Marshall
BK Mills
Woldonardgrove
Margaret Brenneman
Wuarren Hardgrove
Rank Startdy
Victor Scott
Chas. Castor
Paul Morrison
Puelo Alfatra
W. J. Ritter
Harry Brenneman
Ed Wanberry
Trustees Willing To Pay For Use Of Police Car
Township Trustees plan to report to the council next Monday on what they may pay the village for police car services. Marshal Mills was made constable to pursue cases outside town limits. Constable duties can extend beyond the town, and the Township Board will pay for village equipment use whenever legally allowed.
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Mills
Invite Rittman Ladies To W C T U Picnic Here
The W C T U ladies of Wadsworth plan a picnic at Rittman Park on June 16 and invite the Rittman Union to join for a covered dish lunch at noon and a program in the afternoon. Cora Lee secretary urges all Rittman WCTU members to attend.
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Rittman
W. C. T U. Ladies of
Wadsworth
Rittman Park
Rittman Union
C. T. A. Lady of Rittman
Cora Lee
Jostia
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Mia Alpha Spade
Rittman Grange News
Boxboard A
Coath L. G Boles
Ray Miller
Ashland
Philip
Tibby"” Young
West Middlesex
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Nelsonville
Shreve
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Rob Runyan
Lakewood
Arcadia
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Ralph Beuhler
Dover
Kiski
M. M. Murphy
Wise-Bieri
Howard Bogers
Tech
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Boys
Haney Dull
Innings High School
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H. S
Salts
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Box A
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Lindy
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Children’s Day Service
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