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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1927
Page
1
The Seagraves fire engine was shown in Wooster Tuesday with firemen and citizens watching. Wooster plans an apparatus like this as the old courthouse clock face was washed during the demonstration. Rittman adds new protective gear and water-system extensions, with potential insurance-rate revisions worth study.
A Tuesday evening crash on the ccc highway near Creston involved a Ford driven by Geo Coffman of Lebanon Ohio and a Hudson test car from Miller Rubber Co. Coffman, 35, suffered a fractured skull and injuries to a hand and was hospitalized in Wooster. The Hudson driver had minor bruises. Both cars were ditched and the Ford was heavily damaged. Coffman reportedly attempted to round three cars and struck the Hudson before passing the last vehicle.
The Wayne county board of revisions organized with Florence Libs as president and Auditor Bartell as secretary. Commissioner Ebright is the third member. Assessors’ returns will be checked and complaints heard with adjustments by the board.
LeRoy Erie groom well known in town seeks union with Leone Berger. He works at The Oho Boxboard Company. The bride is a school teacher and a prominent local figure.
James H. Meech aged 74 and a longtime Doylestown attorney died at his home after an extended illness from Brights disease. Meech practiced law in Doylestown for fifty years and was well known throughout Wayne County.
Rittman meets Wooster at Lyon's field near Wooster next Sunday in a game expected to be highly competitive as Wooster fields a young squad and Rittman seeks a strong test.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid will hold a bake sale at Ruckel's Grocery on Saturday June 18. Proceeds support church projects and community outreach.
The Press records additions to the community fund list including Jay Brenneman Elva Derthick R H Hart Rybolt Furnace Co Carl Koehler Rittman Savings Bank Irene Schneider Fannie Spade Alice Steiner Father Quinnet Lucile Steiner Margaret Brenneman and WNF Houseworth plus other supporters. Subscribed amounts plus society contributions at plants aim to reach about $2 050.
Mrs Ella M Kret ser Heckman, longtime Creston resident and pioneer, died last Saturday. Born in New York, she moved to Creston over sixty years ago with her parents and led a life described as worthy and refined. She leaves a daughter Hallie Odessa, husband J. P. Heckman, and a son Arthur Howard who preceded her in death. she also leaves two brothers, a nephew, and many relatives and friends.
At the next Rittman Grange meeting on Friday evening June 24 C W Biddle assistant cashier of Citizens National Bank Wooster will discuss Heart Throbs or Echoes From the Form The event is reopened to the public with cordial reception and other entertainment planned
A derailment on the Erie near West Salem Monday night derailed 24 cars and badly damaged several. Passenger and express train No 14 eastbound was loading coal when a freight train traveling eastbound on the opposite track passed. The derailment caused a 200 foot section of both tracks to be torn up. One express messenger was injured but not seriously. Wreck crews from Kent and Marion cleared the damage.
The Rittman Orchards Co. met at the Shook Lumber office on Monday night in regular session. Important matters were reviewed and the adoption of a trade mark consumed a liberal amount of time.
President Coolidge's special train on its way to the Black Hills paused briefly at Rittman for water. Citizens noted posters and paint crews at work, reflecting local civic pride as multiple painting gangs were active to beautify the town.
In Orrville the American Legion Fourth of July celebration will include a base ball tournament. Teams include Rittman and the local contingent of Wooster, Shreve, and Orrville in the schedule.
A group gathered Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Luo Mith on Fourth street to celebrate Mildred’s 28th birthday. Guests included Misses Margie Stoolminer Elizabeth Hershey Mary Faber Gail Lance Gertrude Adams Evelyn Baker Mildred Gerberich Mildred Smith and Messrs Herbert Williams Joan Veeney Weldon Hardgrove Harry Burger James Daykan Daniel Beck Clayton Kunkler Howard Brenneman. Gifts were exchanged, and a luncheon was served at about eleven. The hosts and guests departed at midnight, expressing joy and wishing many more birthdays for Mildred.
Tuesday June 14 sees FF flag display in both residential and business sections. Colors are noted as uniform in size and height and described as unique. B F Hanes is reported sick at this writing.
The annual sessions of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, 1. C. O. F., will be held in Wooster next week, beginning Monday. A parade is planned for Wednesday at 4 p.m. near the area, with Boyerals’ thousand dollar event noted in the brief.
The article lists multiple attendees including Leona Morr, Mable acCinsge Fnys Holl, Martia Trent, Til Jig, Wifiat Pong Hlzon, Myctle Wels, Katherine Xilopgh, Cora Brenneman, Bin alL Wilmiot, and others at the annual convention of the W. B. A. held in Toledo this week. EM and Mrs H. B. Squibbs attended in Akron on Sunday.
The park plans ongoing Saturday happenings all summer noted as popular since the pavilion addition. Bears, squirrels and new benches draw reunions, making the park a frequent gathering spot for visitors and locals.
A group of men formed the Rittman Horseshoe Clube Monday night at the new courts behind the Unatted Brethren church. Seventeen new members joined and officers named were President Wm. Riko Vice President Jay Brenneman and Secretary Treasurer WoW. Baker. Committees will be announced later and membership remains open to interested individuals.
Children’s Day was fittingly observed Sunday at ten o’clock services in Presbyterian, Church of Christ, and U B O E churches. The Presbyterian church held a capacity afternoon program, Church of Christ featured extended exercises led by Mrs Lue Smith, and the U B E church rendered a nice program in the evening.
Friday election of officers at the D A Lodge results show Counsellor Ethel Wilmot Vice counsellor Myrtle Cummings Treasurer Wm Fixler Financial secretary Amy Crulk Recording secretary Myrtle Welch Inside sentinel Mrs Holman Outside sentinel Mrs Miller Junior past adviser Rollo Rock Associate junior past counsellor Jessie Winship Representative to State Session at Columbus in August Emma Smif
A fragmented note describes a gathering of Rittman members and others in Toledo. It mentions a camp, conventual actions, and a group identified as W. B. A. in connection with the event. The readable text is partial and lacks clear dates or outcomes.
Mrs H C Meradith entertained the Olla Podrida club on Tuesday afternoon at a special meeting. No further meetings will be held until September.
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