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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1935

Page

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Injector and Salt Works Lead In Softball League

The Ohio Injector and Ohio Salt Works opened the Ohio Companies softball season at Municipal field in Wadsworth with a 6 to 0 loss for Boxboard. Salt Works edged Ohio Match 11 to 5 in a postponed game as filming notes show. Sam Baker hit a two run homer for Saltworks while John Venney and Barnett produced key moments for the Match.

Ohio Injector Ohio Salt Works Ohio Companies Municipal Field Wadsworth Ohio Quadsworth Saltworks Webs Sam Baker John Venney

Mothers Club Leaves Pleasant Afternoon in Doylestown

The Mothers club at Doylestown was entertained Saturday by Mrs. E V Sharp at her home. A pleasing program was given by Mesdames J A Barnett Metta Van Noate W H Skillen Elsie Gantz and Ray Harrison. Guests included Mrs William Evans of Akron Mrs Skillen of Fenton Mich and Mrs Mary Baldwin. An Italian spaghetti dinner followed, with orchid and yellow decor featuring Columbines.

Mothers’ Club Doylestown BE. V. Sharp Mesdames J A Barnett Metta van Noate W. H. Skillen Elsie Gantz Ray Harrison Sharp William Evans Akron Skillen Fenton, Mich Mary Baldwin

Altar Society Plans Garden Party at Doylestown Church

The Altar Society of SS Peter and Paul Church in Doylestown will hold a garden party on the church grounds east of the building this Thursday afternoon June 20. Ground and table prizes will be awarded and lunch will be served. The public is invited.

Altar Society of SS. Peter and Paul's Church Doylestown

Milton Garden Club to Hold Picnic at Rittman Park

The Milton Garden club will hold a picnic at Rittman Park on Wednesday June 19 after 1 30 pm. A dinner will be served at 7 pm. Members with families and friends and the 4 H Flower club are invited.

Milton Garden Club Rittman Park 4-H Flower Club

Akron Visit Noted By Four Women In Afternoon

Mrs Earl Killougth Mrs Charles Frent and daughter Jean and Mrs Samuel Welch were seen spending Saturday afternoon in Akron in a social outing with four women from local circles.

Earl Killougth Charles -Frent-and-daughter Jean Samuel Welch Akron

Wayne Farmers Convene Meeting in Akron

Wayne county farmers from Ashland Medina Summit and Wayne counties will meet at Akron on Friday June 14. Ohio Park Bureau and state farm bureau representatives L A Taylor and James R Moore will discuss developing a farmer cooperative finance system and other topics such as rural electrification AAA amendments and parity dollar. The leaders cite bills stalled in the legislature and emphasize cooperative finance as a key benefit to farmer members and community savings.

Wayne County Ohio Park Bureau Ashland Medina Summit Wayne Counties Akron L. A Taylor James R Moore State Farm Bureau Ohio Farm Bureau Columbus Tiém Wworld

Charles Steiner Receives High Graduation Honors

Charles J Steiner of Doylestown received the highest honors at graduation exercises held Sunday evening in SS Peter and Paul’s auditorium. He was awarded a gold medal by the Holy Name Society and also received the oratorical medal.

Charles J Steiner Doylestown SS. Peter and Paul's Holy Name Society Joseph Steiner

Garden party entertains May chapter matrons at home

Mrs H. A. Stebbing hosted a garden party at her home Saturday entertaining the matrons and associate matrons of the May chapter of the O E S. A potluck dinner followed a social hour.

H. A. Stebbing

Child Buryed in Creston Funeral Rites

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for the six months old son of Mr and Mrs Roy Cook of Creston. Rev W P Michel officiated. The parents and one sister survive as mourners. Burial followed in the local cemetery.

Roy Cook Creston W. P. Michel Alster Sur

Church Team Loses to Creston Presbyterians in Sterling

The Sterling United Brethren softball squad lost 6 to 2 at home Tuesday against Creston Presbyterians. They travel to Seville for a Friday game.

Sterling United Brethren Creston Presbyterians Sterling Seville

Church of Christ announces Bible School and services

The Church of Christ led by Minister Ralph Fixler invites all to Bible School sessions at Rohrer Hall with classes at 9 230 union, Communion at 10 30, sermon 10 45, children’s sermon, and evening services at 8 00. A workers conference and Jesuaies meeting are planned with a June 16 deadline for attendance.

L. Grimerick Ralph Fixler Bible Rohrer

Combined W B A To Meet At H Knox Home

Mrs H Knox hosts the combined lodges of Sterling Creston and Sevill e Thupkds at her Sterling home on June 20. A brief business meeting followed by social time and a pie social. Memorial service for Mrs Jennie Smith and notes on daughters Mrs Mae Ensley and Bonnie Smith of Akron. Members plan costumes for the National W B A Prosperity Pageant at Cleveland Stadium on July 17. Addie Brown Akron District Deputy to be present at memorial service Thursday.

Jennie Smith Mae Ensley Akron

Wayne Democrats Choose Officers

Wayne County party meeting selects officers with Clifford Graf as president of the Wayne Democrats organization. Raymond is civic president. Qttoe Lebme of Wooster named secretary. Milter of Wooster named treasurer. a county delegate to the state meeting is chosen. Addresses by Governor Thaw and Charles EW scheduled in Knox.

Clifford Graf Presi Rittman Young Mor Peni Ratte Cub Ginvee Wayne County Raymond Asreay Eivic Lake Oetin T Charles EW

Republicans Name Local Candidates for August Primaries

Rittman Republicans listed candidates for the August primaries after filing signatures. Gatehouse seeks major for one post, Charles Grant for clerk, with Sylvia Baker, William Mills, Charles Heffelman, and others as candidates for various positions. Includes township clerk and treasurer races and council seats. Also mentions a recital at Wooster’s Metebst church featuring Miss Gault and Miss Bernstein with local performers and no admission charge.

Rittman Republican Committee Che Hest Cadidates Gatehouse Major Charles Grant Sted Sylvia Baker William Mills Charles Heffelman Marshal H W Forrer H. McCracken Frank Gilbart Joe Sherrick Hurl Brickel von Wenger Thomas Galehouse Boards of Public Affairs Candidactes J C Stem A J Grant Howard Breech Pan Baker Harvey Hartzler Delbert Hart

Summer School Opens For Six Week Session

Tuesday morning 14 students entered the high school for a six week summer course taught by Supty Garver in Economics Geography and Business Arithmetic not regularly offered here. Students completing work will earn one half credit per subject. Dale Mansperger directs the program.

Ehowen Garver Dale Mansperger

Missionary Meeting in Sterling Hosts Women Association

Mrs Ben Cook and Sterling United Brethren Wo men’s Missionary Association hosted a meeting at a Sterling home. The program featured a talk titled Christ, Our Companion In Kingdom Building In Japan.

Ben Cook Sterling United Brethren Women's Missionary Association Sterling Uesa Christ Japan

Will of Samuel Blosser Filed for Probate in East Union

The last will and testament of Samuel Blosser of East Union township was filed for probate. Dated April 6, 1932, it leaves Apple Creek real estate, household goods, and $2,000 to sister Emma Blosser and $1,009 to St Peter's Reformed Church in Apple Creek. the real estate goes to 17 nieces and nephews and names Lee B. Messner as executor.

East Union Estate Samuel Blosser East Union Township Apple Creek Emma Blosser St. Peter’s Reformed Calvin Hauenstein Ashland Jemma Hauenstein Frank Blosser Walter Blosser Dayton Blosser Dalton Charles Mettetal Orriville Edith Nussbaum Bauers Elmer Nussbaum Aple Creek Clara Nussbaum Lee B. Messner

Denison Coulter Appointed Administrator of Coulter Estate

Denison Coulter has been appointed administrator of the estate of Frank B. Coulter of Creston. Heirs are three adult children Jennie Bagle, Eugene Coulter, and Denison Coulter. Property is estimated at about $900.

Creston Denison-Coulter Frank B. Coulter Jennie Bea ‘Gle Eugene Denison Clouter

United Brethren softball team begins 1935 season

United Brethren’s new softball squad opens practice Tuesday west as preparations start for the 1935 season. Kenneth Kurtz is the team manager and seeks to arrange games with county outfits. Sunday School classes will help select players through practice reporting.

United Brethren Book Games United Brethren New Ethée Kenneth Kurtz

Real Estate Transfers Listed for James Tranefers and Others

A Doylestown notices record shows transfers involving James Tranefers and Donald Cul Ich among others. The document lists buyers and sellers with property tied to Doylestown, noting lots and related dates in a terse real estate notice style.

Tranefers James Jackson Thomas Miller Doylestown Nanna Criteg Donald

Community thanks honor Mrs. Snyder in Flowers for Children Day

A local note expresses gratitude to Mrs. Osa Snyder and family for sharing flowers during Children’s Day events. The message credits the Snyder family for their support and kind gesture benefiting community activities.

Jcarosof Urca Osa ‘Snyder Anti Family

Rites Held Sunday for Mrs John Lee

Funeral services for Mrs Florence Tae 82 widow of John Lee were held Sunday at two o'clock at the James Lee home Creston with Rev A B Stockham pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating Interment was in Seville She died Friday morning at her Creston home after a life spent in Creston and Sterling She survived by three sons James Thomas of Creston Charles of Barberton and a daughter Mrs John Campbell of Lorain

Florence Tae John Lee James Lee Creston BK. Stockham Presbyterian Church Offlciating Seville Lee Sterling Jameso Thomas Charles Barberton John Campbell Lorain

Rural Freckle Association to Send Delegate to Columbus

The Rural Freckle association met at Sterning town hall on Monday and voted to send a delegate to Columbus Tuesday for consultation with the Attorney General and utility officials about reducing electric water fees. SSF Sans Ed Musser and R. Leavera served on the committee. A further meeting is planned for Monday evening June 17 at Sterlig, with all interested parties invited. They anticipate a conference with utility officials soon after.

Sterning Town Hall Columbus SSF Ed Musser R. Leavera Sterlig

Marriage Licenses Reported in Wilson and Union Townships

Wilson R. Messner of Union Township and Clara B. Eshleman of Sterling, both listed with occupation housekeeper, obtained marriage licenses. Rev. A. L. Scherry of Orrville performed the ceremonies.

Wilson R. Messner Union Twp Clara B. Eshleman Sterlng A. L. Scherry Orrville

Visitors and guests among families in Monroe County

Mrs Vernon Thompson and her son from Fort Gay West Virginia visit the homes of Roy and Charles Trent. Mr and Mrs Earl Killough and sons Bobby and Jackie Earl dine with Mrs Samuel Welch. Little Mist Grace Wenger tests Tuesday for Monroe county to spend days with grandparents Mr and Mrs J Winkler.

Vernon Thompson Fort Gay W Va Roy Charles Trent Earl Killough Bobby Jackie Earl Samuel Welch Little Mist Grace—Wenger Monroe County J. Winkler

Chub Plants Flowers At Croquet Grounds

Members of the Mihten Varden club Mesdames Coffier Tillie Krabi and James Miller and Miss Carrie Binchler began planting annual flowers on the croquet grounds Monday evening. Charles Gofthner and Foot Miller aided with landscape work east of the croquet court showing evergreens. The club will owe them a big vote of thanks for their tansityatny effort.

Mihten Varden Club Mesdames Coffiuer Tillie Krabi James Miller Carrie Binchler Charles Gofthner Foot Miller Mr Miller Cap

Youths Escape Serious Injuries In Highway Crash Near Grandview

A drive near Grandview Thursday afternoon ended when a car failed to negotiate a curve and struck a telephone pole. RolatoTive and Castor, both youths, were treated for facial cuts and bruises after the machine overturned. The car was demolished.

Movn Rnter Grandview Beling Br Ufekin Roling Castor Ur O J Banda

Wayne Young Wins First Boxboard Golf Tournament

Wayne Young captures first prize in the Ohio Boxboard Co staff golf event at Valley Ridge. He shot a 79 to win as 32 entrants compete. Fred Stocker nets 89 for second. Darry Hoeffelman oversees arrangements and organizers plan monthly tournaments.

Wayne Young Ohio Boxboard Co Valley Ridge Fred Stocker Darry Hoeffelman

Society and Class Hold Picnic at Wirth Woods

The Junior Christian Endeavor society and the Sunbeam Club of Sterling held a picnic in Henry Wirth woods Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Wilson Steele and her daughter Doris were hostesses, entertaining the children with an assortment of amusements.

Wirth Woods Christian Engeavor Society Sunbeam Clava Sterling Henry Wirth

Program By Children Draws Big Crowd At Local Church

A large audience attended a program by children at the First Brethren church in Storing Sunday evening. The show featured vocal and instrumental numbers, recitations, and exercises presented by the young performers.

Eile First Brethren Church

Class Picnic At Lang Lake By Sterling Youth Group

The Young People's class of the First Brethren Sunday School in Sterling enjoyed a picnic party at Lang Lake on Tuesday evening.

First Brethren Sterling Lang Lake

Wayne County Drug Association Eyes New Regional Group

A. H. Thomas spoke at the Wayne County Drug Association gathering at the Wonster Hotel Monday night. Plans were laid to invite druggists from Ashland Medina and Holmes counties to form a new association with a Millersburg meeting to finalize arrangements. Humor Ferrer and children and Mr and Mrs Boyd Miller and sons spent Sunday in New Philadelphia.

A. H. Thomas Wayne County Drug Association Wonster Ashland Medina Holmes Counties Millersburg Ferrer and Children Boyd Miller

New Proprietors for The Rittman Press

An editorial announces the ownership transfer of The Rittman Press to Glen Oyster of Canton and Ernest Harrison of Wooster as new proprietors of Press Publishing Co. It urges readers to support the paper and notes the aim to keep Rittman in the county’s front ranks.

Rilman Press Ohio Glen Rittman Economié Gwi Hoover Rittman’ Preas Rittman Savings’ Bank Lodi- State Suiristorass Pias

Water plant work to start Monday and bids approved

Contract for a new water softener system at the town plant on Front Street was awarded to a Cleveland firm after village officials met Wednesday. Work is expected to begin Monday with materials purchased locally where possible. The council also approved transfers and bills totaling about 8, to fund the project and other city improvements including new street lights and bulk power billing terms.

Pomp Front Street Proamiandives Fie Cleveland Ton Silders Board of Public Affairs Cone Donatayra Beard Rita Tor Tihs Council Wright Street Salt South Main Street Reserve Power; and Light Co St. Wis

Edward S Miller Death Accidental

Adair County coroner ruled the death of Edward S Miller an accidental fall from a ladder outside his home. Miller was found in the yard beside a broken umbrella and leaves in his hands, suggesting he died overnight in the rain. funeral services were held at the Miller residence.

Miller Ivan Wilson Miler Jefter Burin Canaan

Bible Classes To Hold Meeting At Wadsworth

The Men’s Federated Bible classes of Storling are slated to meet at Wadsworth Sandway on June 23 from 2:30 to 5:30. A basket dinner will be served, including classes from Wayne Medina Ashland Summit and Guy nhogn counties.

Wadsworth Storling Wadsworth Sandway Dineer Wayne Medina Axshland Summit Guynhogn

June Taxes Now Payable At Rittman Savings Bank

Ralph Krabill of The Rittman Savings Bank announced that tax books are at the bank for payment. Fax payments are accepted daily from 9 am to 3 pm except Wednesday noon close. The legal collection deadline is June 20.

Rittman Savings Bank Ralph Krabill Bank Cogos

Presbytery Meeting Report From Saville Assembly

Rev Kk Wendrickson and other delegates attended the Presbytery meeting at Saville on Tuesday. Garver presented a report on the General Assembly held May 21 to 29 at Clo lanc.

Wendrickson Tl. Haney Woo A. Garver Saville Garver Presbytery Cloc Lant

Former resident returns to Colorado after long absence

William Geisinger, formerly of Stonington Ohio, returns to Colorado after an extended trip visiting 22 towns, including Rittman. A brother of Mrs Christ Beyler, he was a resident of this vicinity before leaving for Kansas and Colorado 27 years ago.

Stonington Cola William Geisinger Rittman West Geisinger Christ Beyler Kansas Colorado

Sterling Prevails Over Wayne County In Tight Win

The Sterling town baseball team defeated Wayne County 3 to 6 in a Sunday match at Independ Enta Stadium in Sterling.

Sterling Town Wayne County Sterling

Plan Program for Children’s Day at Sterling United Methodist

The plan for a Children’s Day program will be presented at Sterling United Methodist Church on Sunday evening. Doris Steele leads the program committee, coordinating activities and readings for the event.

Steriing United Pret Ren Doris Steele le Heiman

Community Notes From Wooster Area Hospital and Visits

Miss Margaret Snyder returned from the People's hospital in Akron for observation and treatment. Mr and Mrs B. O. Frank attended a birthday party at the L. A. Showalter home near Wooster in honor of Jacob Fike. Mr and Mrs Davis and Mrs Sindars attended the ball game at Cleveland and then motored to Lorain. Mr and Mrs V. A. Garver visited the John Maurer home in Wooster. Dr P B Wenger and family had relatives visit from Indiana, with Betty Dale Wenger accompanying them back for an extended visit there.

Frank L.A. Showalter Wooster Jacob Fike Franke Mraz Ry YD Wenger Bennis C. ‘R. Davis Wm.Sindars Cleveland Lorain

Services Held for Mrs Laura Hartel of Doylestown

Funeral services were held in Doylestown for Mrs Laura Hartel who died Sunday after a weeklong illness. She leaves a daughter Elizabeth Gorenz and a granddaughter. sisters Mrs Elst Stadman and Mrs Bertha Colifer. brothers Leroy Lower Wilhart and John. Interment followed at Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Doylestown.

Warn Hartel Doyleston

Fathers Day Program at Oreston M B Church

In observance of Father’s Day a special program will be given at the Oreston M B church Sunday. Following the program a picnic dinner will be served at Shaw’s Ceva. Transportation is to be provided.

Oreston M. B Shaw's Ceva

All Breed Dog Show Honors Ashland Kennel Club Winners

At the Second Annual All Breed Dog Show in Ashland under the Ashland Kennel Club auspices two English setters won the female award and a special prize. Malrhawks Tue Dismond earned first and Heserve Winners award. Mr and Mrs Charles Denbrook of Dalton visited I Holks, while Miss Ethel Cuimines travels east on vacation employed at The Onto Horboard.

Ashland Ashland Kens Nel Club K. J. Gilman Be. Bédaser Toners Malrhawks Tue Dismond Charles Denbrook Dalton I. Holks Ethel Cuimines

Rittman Brethren Church Calendar Details Activities

The Rittman United Brethren Church calendar lists Bible School at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship, followed by evening service. It notes leaders, including Kathryn Hoover and Calvin Warren, and mentions offerings and upcoming events with times and contact details.

Rittman United Brethren’ Church G. J. McGee Main St Matter Bible School Walter Stroakess Yong People D Werelee Kathryn Hoover Engargent Rogcoe Hershey Son Calvin C. Warrenll Rey Harpster Oune People's Chott Pratt

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