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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1922

Page

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Rittman Auto Club Sees Growth and Local Projects

The Automobile Club of Rittman grows rapidly with 152 members as it plans an annual event likely at Chippewa Lake. Executives discussed road signs projects, new street signals, radiator emblems, and a $50 annual membership option. The village council weighs installing a five light pole at Otio Ave and Marnst on the Square to brighten and ornament the town.

The Automobile Club Rittmans Rittman Dutigg Attman He Club High Nas Sybre! Auto Club Otio Ave

Candidates of Walne County face quiet primaries

The long list of aspirants filed declarations in Walne County with many unopposed candidates promising a calm primary. Democratic and Republican slates include judges, sheriffs, clerks, and other county offices led by figures such as Emanuel Kickabaugh and J F Harrison.

Stes Defeat Doyles Town Juniors In 15 to 9 Victory

The U B Stara defeated the Junior Noylestown team 15 to 9 on their diamond last Saturday. Lineup includes Noble, Blough, Harter, Fredman, Gilfillan, Kunkler. Coach Shults and team urge supporters to attend a return game next Saturday at 2 pm to boost the home team.

U B. Stara Noylestown U B Noble If. Blough P. Harter Lst Fredman Gilfillan Kunkler William Shults

Mealey Resigns as Clerk. Schoup Elected by Board

The Board of Public Affairs elected Jank Schoup as clerk on Monday evening to succeed E G Mealey who resigned.

Board of Public Affairs Jank Schoup G. Mealey

Nothing high at the Bungalow Grocery but the location

A fragmented OCR note mentions Bungalow Grocery and hints at a location factor. It lacks clear names, dates, or events to specify a full news item or outcome.

Bungalow

Excavation to Start for Addition to 610 Box Board Plant

Preparations for a new expansion at the local Boxboard plant proceed with surveys completed. A new switch from the B and O will be installed and initial construction began around the same time as excavation for the building, with workmen expected to be busy soon. The Press hails the project as a boost for Kittman and anticipates full operation once completed.

Preas Kittman

Altomobile Struck by Train at Wadsworth

Dr Morrison W Everhard escaped death when his Studebaker sedan was struck by a train at a crossing in Wadsworth last Wednesday. He tried to speed away but jumped free as the car was demolished and hurled forty feet, shattering the signal box and shanty. Locals push for crossi ng improvements.

Morrison W Everhard Studebaker Wadsworth Bates

Apple Creek Mr Swan Answers Cloth Need For President

Mr C H Swan of Apple Creek arranged a bolt of cloth large enough for several suits after learning the Ohio Wool Growers supplied President Harding. The material was sent to him during winter institute work and deemed the finest piece of goods seen by those who examined it.

C H Swam Apple Creek Ohio Harding Swan

Presbyter ian Men to Host Rally with Dr Weir Guest Speaker

The Presbyterian church Men's Class invites Creston Jackson and Seville church groups to a Friday evening rally on June 16. Dr William F Weir of Chicago, general secretary of Men's Work, will attend and speak. A fine meeting is anticipated.

Presbyterian Church Wm F Weir Chicago Creston Jackson Seville WM. F. Weir

Offer Accepted for Avalon Plant in Barberton Ohio

The Avalon Rubber Co plant in Barberton Ohio sold for 25400 dollars cash to a syndicate of Akron men led by Clyde Alvis of the Akron News Co. The new owners plan to resume production of tradio phone supplies and other electrical appliances. The stockholders had offered 30000 dollars value but as a mix of cash and notes was rejected. The sale ends the plant’s troubled history from a prior receiver and bankruptcy.

Avalon Rubber Co Barberton Ohio Akron Clyde Alvis Akron News Co Riftman and Sterling

Cleveland Catholic Charities to build orphanage village

A 180 acre site at State and Beam roads Parma township will host a $2,000,000 model village for 2,000 orphans. Twenty five cottages for about forty children each surround a central school and dining hall with a large chapel at the entrance.

St. Ann's Maternity Hospital State and Beam Roads Parma Township Cleveland Public Square State Pond Ita Catholic Charities Corporation

Flag Day Not Noted In Rittman Citizens Observe

June 14 passed with little local recognition in Rittman as citizens failed to decorate widely. The Legion veterans did raise Old Glory atop the post office flagstaff to honor the day and its meaning for surviving World War I heroes.

Rittman Rittmen Noalsence Istlad Legion

Children’s Day at Presby terian Church

The Children’s Day service at the Presbyterian church drew a large attendance for a program of songs readings and recitations. The children’s own service impressed with bright faces and clear messages while the decoration committee and Nettle birds added to the ambience. Teachers and the superintendent earned thanks for organizing the event and the offering supported Sunday School Missionary work in needy places.

Presbyterian Church

Much Ado About Nothing Tombstone and Cat Skeleton Unearthed

A local tale recounts a tombstone and a cat skeleton unearthed during a cellar dig on J C Young’s property near Burbank. The stone, once used as cellar insulation, was later buried along with various household items. the cat’s remains were interred with the tombstone.

Jo Young Burbank Old Young Homestead Mr Young Senior Jess Rittman Cat

Community Sale in Rittman to Start June 17

A community sale is planned in Rittman with merchants offering attractive prices. The auction begins at noon next Saturday June 17 and goods will be sold all day by participating merchants.

Rittman

Small Fire at Ohio Boxboard Company

A small Saturday morning blaze at the Ohio Boxboard plant was reported around 6 o'clock. The fire involved paper stock but was quickly extinguished due to fire walls, causing little damage and producing minimal disruption.

Ohio Boxboard Company Ohio

WCTU Meeting Scheduled at Mrs Slick’s Home

A Women’s Christian Temperance Union meeting will be held at Mrs Litera Slick’s home on Wednesday June 21 at two o’clock. All members are urged to attend. Mrs. Aaron Wolfe.

WCTU Litera Slick Aaron Wolfe

Fritz Candidate for County Prosecutor

The piece notes Joseph Fritz as a Democratic candidate for county prosecutor facing incumbent Patterson on the Republican ticket. It recalls Fritz's prior primary bid, his family background, and the presidential-election year context that affected his earlier loss, expressing expectation that Fritz and his party will win this time.

Joseph Frits Rittman cHizens Rittman Soo Fritz Patterson Joe Pritz

Another Fishing Trip With John H Fisher and Cousin

John H Fisher a local real estate man and avid angler heads to Canada with his cousin Eddie Anistutsz of Sterling on a guided fishing trip. The duo plan to travel by machine to favored fishing spots while friends wonder about his luck and location.

John H Fisher Eddie Anistutsz Sterling John Koama Canada

Notice to High School Students on Summer Makeup Work

The Board of Education warns students they must arrange summer makeup work with the Superintendent before any credit is given. Arrangements must specify the character and amount of work and the methods to complete it. Credit will not be granted for work done outside school unless these requirements are met.

Superintendent Board OF Education B. G Mason

Community Hopes For New M W O Building On Square

Rittman residents question when the M W O Tel Co will begin construction after leasing rooms over Fisher Real Estate for ten years. Optimism is low but still alive that work may start soon despite doubt.

Fisher Real Estate Agency Lttle Haope

Court of Appeals Aims to Clean Up Local Docket

The Court of Appeals of this district plans to issue rulings in the latter part of the month to tidy the county docket. Judge Funk of Wooster serves as a member, with Wayne County represented on the court as well.

Lo D Cornell Robert J. Adair Willis Horn Court of Appeals Joh McClaran Rosa W Funk Funk of Wooster Wayne County

Eberts Buick Six Damaged in Wadsworth Collision

A. L. Ebert's Buick six was struck by Joe Kintz near Wadsworth last Sunday evening. Two fenders and other parts were damaged, with the other car also sustaining some damage.

Wadsworth A. L. Ebert Joe Kintz Ebert Kintz

P. T. A. Presents School Days Film at Opera House

The Parent-Teacher Association organized a Monday and Tuesday showing of the film School Days at the Opera House. Proceeds will fund school improvements. Attendance was modest, but the film drew praise as a unusually good presentation and a treat for those who attended.

Parent-Teacher Association Opera House

Births in the past week report names and dates

To Mr and Mrs Albert Woyatt Tuns a girl on the sixteenth. To Mr and Mrs Joe Holdiman June twelfth a boy. To Mr and Mrs David J Walters June fourteenth a girl. The text includes illegible fragments and stray characters.

Albert Woyatt Tuns Joe Holdiman David J. Walters

Knights of Pythian Memorial Day Observed at Mitton Church

Tuesday was observed as Memorial Day for departed Knights of Pythian. Services were held at Mitton Presbyterian Church in the evening. Rev KH f Plitter gave an interesting talk, accompanied by ritualistic work by the judge Ottiectals.

Knights of Pythian Mitton Presbyterian Church F Plitter

Bungalow Grocery Location Noted In Fragmentary Text

Fragmentary OCR mentions the Bungalow Grocery and its location but provides no clear context or event details. The readable bits imply a store reference without dates names or actions. Further text would be needed to identify a full news item or outcome.

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Hittman Automobile Club Walne County John McSweeney Democrat Jess Wo Ebert Jeanne Amz R Franke Wo i Swanfler William FE Weller Chael Booth Andrew Wo Bucher Ing Wo Woodward Albert Fritz Jacot Gust Seb G Leapley Drews Thomas W Orr Ed Seas Emanuel Kickabaugh John M Russell Joseph O Fritz Hurley H Franke W G. Patterson Carleton E Rice Wayne W Garver J F Harrison W M_ Shelley Isaiah Biggs Alfa Armstrong B. Stars Doylestown Juniors E. G. Mealey Ture Altomobile President Harding Avalon Ann's Church Cleveland Cleveland Catholic Charities Cor Dren St Joseph's and St Vincent's Orphan J C Young Ritiman C. T. U. Meeting Jor" Pritz Candi Ucket A. N. Ebert BUICK Henepit Eter Gregory Bat Medina County Savings & Loan Co Wm, H. Auck Bercy Hershey & Robrer Boe D. W. Brenneman OF Thrift Rithmag Sayeh Ha Pruretal Reserverees Fodern Stata Superrides Federal Reserve System U. S Pande Depository U. & Ware Loan Funde Milton Presbyterian Church Oes Wam Obristian Kodeayi P. McChurell Joy Prayer Meeting United Brethren Os Bogs Bair Y.P. CE Elmer: Maurer Niimaay Olle Hershey
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