Automobil Club Pushes Road Improve West of Town
A detailed Autuian Auto club meeting discussed widening and improving roads between Wadsworth and Rittman area. They propose scraping the cinder road at nominal cost and seek a right of way to connect west Chicago Road with the east road near Bennie Laurer property to support housing growth and local traffic. The club pledged 20 toward band expenses and planned a future shop picnic. They emphasized expanding territory to ease westward growth and reduce out-of-town travel to reach westbound roads and Knupp cemetery. The committee is evaluating the right of way proposal with results to follow.
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Autuian Auto Club
Milton
Wadsworthips
Wadsworth
Ownboys
Chicao
Bennie Laurer
Rittman
Auto Club
Knupp
Fishing Party Heads to Canada for Ontario Trip
Mr. John Fisher, Mrs. Engstrom, Mrs. Catherine Kraut, and Mrs. Ira leave for a fishing trip to Canada. They will join Mr. Engstrom and the Hoskins duo in Cleveland and drive to Peterboro Ontario to fish until about July 1 before returning home.
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John Fisher
Engstrom
Catherine Kraut
Ira
Canada
Mr. Engstrom
Hoskins
Cleveland
Peterboro
Ontario
Wadsworth Ladies Surprise Pythian Sisters
Twenty members of the Wadsworth chapter surprised the Pythian Sisters lodge on a Wednesday evening. Election of officers followed: M. E., Nellie Shook. B. S., Alta Hardgrove. BE. J., Carrie Bechtal. Mgr., Gertrude Webner. protector, Beulah Wenger. guard, Mrs. Hoover. press correspondent and M. of W, Laura Hickin. Lunch of ice cream wafers and coffee served after the meeting.
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Pythiap Sisters’ Lodge
Wadsworth
M. E
Nellie Shook
B. S
Alta Hardgrove
BE. J
Carrie Bechtal
Mgr
Gertrude Webner
Gertrude Webner, Protector, ‘Beulah Wenger: Guard, Mra. Hoover
Laura Hickin
Eye Injury After Glass Breaks At Platter Home
Mrs Platter suffered a severe eye cut when glass shattered at her home on Wednesday afternoon. She was rushed to Community Hospital in Wadsworth by A L Ebert for immediate surgery with uncertain recovery. The Platter couple had just returned from Wooster College events and expect further care in Akron under Dr Thaw.
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Rexo
Platter
Mra Platter
Akron
Thaw
Reva
Ile
High Bred Cattle Sell Well At National Sale
Bessie Ormsby Yeeman Holstein owned by NYC Bix ler Orrville Ohio sold for 476 at the fourth national cooperative sale during The Holstein Firesign Assn of America convention in Cleveland. The animal was six years old and bought by Detroit Creamery Mt. Clemens Michigan. Average price for 115 head was 617. 16 bulls averaged 1140 and 99 females 533. Six cows sold over 1000. Top price went to Avon Pontiac Echo Lad bought for 4100 by Nudley E Water Grand Rapids and Battle Creek Sanitarium Michigan.
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Bessie Ormsby Yeeman
Nyc
Bixler
Orrville
Holstein- Firesign Ass'n of America
Cleveland
Detroit Creaomaery
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Kansas City
Avon Pontiac Echo Lad
Carnation Stock Farm
Oconomowoc
Wis
Nudley E. Water
Grand Rapids
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Michigan
Gas intruders threaten Britton home in mystery
Last Monday night about 200 Mrs Sam Britton and family smelled gas in their Main Diagonal residence after similar incidents weeks earlier at the adjoining unit. The intruders appeared and fled without entry, leaving small chicks dead in one case. Sheriff Mills and Mr Britton investigated footprints but found nothing.
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Sam Britton
Main Diagonal
Rittman Beats Doylestown Again In Close Series Game
Rittman won 4 to 3 in the second game of a three game set against Doylestown. Doylestown left the bases loaded in the final inning but could not push across the tying run. The next game is scheduled for Sunday at Rittman against Wooster.
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Woynstown
Rittman
Doylestown
Wooster
Lecture Course at Pastime Theatre Backed by Goffinet
Alphus Goffinet, proprietor of the Pastime Theatre, will supervise the coming season’s lecture course. He has contracted for the International Lecture Course and five entertainment numbers. The people of Rittman are urged to support this refined program and cover more than the guaranty, as past years ended with deficits.
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AlphusAattinet
Pastime Theatre
Goffinet
Rittman
Work Progressing on School Building
Excavation for the new school building is finished and the foundation cement has been poured. Brick work has begun and bricklayers are scarce, with hope the contractors will secure needed help without further delays.
Local Banker Builds Fine Home on First Street
W Bescher Lee, cashier of the local bank, is constructing a fine home on First Street behind the park. The house reflects his faith in Rittman and its future growth, marking him as a commendable citizen.
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W. Bescher Lee
First St
Mr. Lee
Rittman
Meyers-Walter Nuptials Recorded in Milton to
George E. Walter and Jennie Meyer of Milton to married in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Graf. They plan to reside in Rittman after purchasing the Booth home on Senecast that has been vacated for them.
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George E. Walter
Jennie Meyer
Milton-to
Rev. Graf
Rittman
Booth
Senecast
Bridge Under Construction Near Rittman Delays Local Farms
Five workmen are shown building a large eastbound bridge south of Rittman across a jungle crossing. Neighbors south of town fear completion will disrupt crops yearly while backing onto their land raises concerns.
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Rittman
Ijuat
Baie-Bothered
Forther
Company receivership prompts motors charge debate
Readers respond to a local company in receivership as talks mount about replacing or rewinding motors. Patrons fear extra costs and seek authority clarity while city officials weigh possible steps, suggesting a one year postponement to allow context and other company options.
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Cos. & C
Wooster
Acme Block Brick Work Nears Completion
The brick work on the new Acme block is nearing completion and praised for its quality. Masons will move to Ohio Boxboard Co. project afterward as carpentry rushes to finish so occupancy can occur soon. The site’s appeal and Acme merchants choosing Rittman reflect regional business growth.
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Acma
Masons
Ohio Boxboard Co
Acme
Rittman
Milis Reunion At Schultz Home In Doylestown Road Area
A Milis reunion gathered last Saturday at Mr and Mrs Wr Schultz residence on the Doylestown road near Rittman Orchards CQ property. About 76 attendees were present including out of town relatives James Peppard Neal Peppard and families from Freedom Station Charles Peppard and kin from Windast Mrs Besale Peppard and son of Garrettsville and Edgar Blakeley of Grand Rapids Michigan. A noon dinner was served and enjoyed by all.
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Wr.Schultz
Rittman Orchards
Doylestown Road
James Peppard
Neal Peppard
Freedom, Station
Charles Peppard
Windast
Besale-Peppard
Garrettsville
Edgar Blakeley
Grand Rapids
Mich
Gas Range Explosion Near Miss at Yachheim Home
A kitchen gas explosion in the Ed Yachheim residence occurred Wednesday morning as Mrs Yachheim lit the oven for breakfast. A suspected gas leak caused a rapid buildup before the stove blew up, narrowly sparing injuries to the family. Ed reportedly bought a new stove afterward.
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Ed. Yachheim
Mra. Yachheim
Yochheim
Astir
Auxiliary Picnic At Town Event Draws Local Helpers
The American Legion ladies auxiliary hosted a town picnic with their spouses. Attendees enjoyed a safe fire show and outdoor activities in the woods, contributing to a communal gathering on a pleasant day.
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aAmerican Legion
Ong Doyed
Wiener
Weiliestag
School board rehires staff as district plans growth
Board of Education notes re employed teachers from past years remain and outlines staffing for next year. Superintendent Mason and principal Haney spearhead changes as Ruth Rochtel and others take roles. county eyes music and manual training teachers for four towns while a new auditorium remodels. pupil count stands at 600 with 262 girls and 388 boys.
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Seey Aten
Board of
George Garber
Jones
Lowy Ruth Dindelaberger
Montgaret Warne
Dorothy Schofie
Manor Ancersan
Louis Williaims
Aed
Toba Porguaon
Mra Wow Lindager
Ruth Macflvatheast
Sna Gradas
Pre Grieseng
Kttnian
J. B. Lambert
New Fire Truck Arrives In Rittman
Rittman welcomed a bright red fire truck last Thursday evening. The apparatus, bought through personal subscriptions from local business leaders and scrap paper sales, adds a sizable, capable appearance for a town of modest size. Critics have been few, with only minor comments heard.
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Rittman
Ohied Dearolf
Public Sale Attracts Large Attendance For Idte Frederick Estate
A farm and household goods sale of the late Mr. and Mrs. D. Fredrick drew a large crowd last Saturday. Grounds south of the house were filled with machines and cars along the road. Despite short notice, friends from near and far attended. bidding was spirited and many items were bought as keepsakes of the couple with a wide circle of friends.
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D. ” Fredrick
Pregverit
Fisler Reunion Held at Tur in Ri Bite
The annual Fisler reunion took place last Saturday in Ri Bite with dinner served at the Macen hall. Attendees were advised to be present and to appear in good order.
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Fisler
Ri Bite
Yan i
Macenheey Hall
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