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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1931

Page

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Miss Estella Goodhart and Howard King Wed in Wooster Chapel

The couple married in a single ring ceremony at Memorial chapel Wooster College conducted by Dr Harry Cotton with Dr G N Luccock assisting. Mrs Glen King provided music before and during the ceremony as the couple plan a summer in northern Michigan and a residence in Cleveland.

Estella Goodhart Howard King Memorial’ Chapel Wooster College Harry Cotton G N Luccock Robert Frahse Glen King Mrs King U S Goodhart Beail Avenue Wooster Creston Garfield Heights Cleveland Mr King R B King Sterling Rittman High School Ohio State Cleveland Heights Klows Michigan

Obituary of Aaron Fisher 1861 1931

Aaron Fisher born September 23, 1861 died June 16, 1931 aged 69 years 8 months and 23 days He was the eldest son of Abraham and Fannie Fisher and devoted to family welfare He joined the UB church at Knupps about 30 years ago and showed spiritual rebirth For 20 years poor health confined him and he lived as a recluse He died June 16 morning leaving brothers Reuben Joel John sisters Mrs Katherine Krout Mrs Lovina Lance Mrs Ellen Berder Funeral held at sister Kathrine Krout home with Rev BE L Ortt officiating Interment Crown Hill Cemetery Peace be unto his ashes

Aaron Fisher Abraham Fannie Fisher Knupp’s Reuben Joel John Katherine Krout Lovina Lance Ellen Berderall Rittman BE L Ortt First U B. Church Crown Hill Cemetery

Dell Knox Marries Dell Knox in Rixford Pa details

Dell Knox, a well driller from Rittman, married about three weeks ago in Rixford, Pa. After leaving Rittman, he went to Garrettsville to his sister's home, then to Pennsylvania to care for ailing brother who died later, leaving Dell administrator of a sizable estate. Mrs Knox is his sister-in-law and housekeeper. The couple now reside in Rixford.

Dell Knox Rittman Rixford Knox Garrettsville Pennsylvania Yater Dell

Ohio State Junior Fair Premium List Released

The 4 H Club Department at the Ohio State Junior Fair in Columbus announces that premium lists for August 31 to September 5 have been distributed to county agents. Club members may obtain a copy by contacting their agent.

Columbus Ohio

Businessmen top Boxboard 7 to 1 in key nine hit duel

Kunkler and Castor star as Boxboard moundsman keeps nine hits to fourteen bases in a decisive win for the Businessmen. Castor dazzles on the mound and at bat while the defense, led by Miller Baker and Kurtz, stymies Boxboard with five more hits.

Kunkler Caster Castor Derhammmer Sam Baker Cantor Derhammer Miller McHenry Baker Shorle Gillman Castors Halliwell Hilty Mike Miller Kurtz Rauschenberg

Scout Official Resigns to Return to Education in Akron Area

S S Moore, Field Executive of the Akron Area Council, resigns effective July 1 to resume teaching after two months of private study. He has led the Wadsworth district, including Rittman, since 1929 and reports a 50 percent gain in Troop membership during his tenure. Continued low Camp Manatee attendance due to finances signals only one Rittman patrol may attend this year.

S S. Moore Akron Moore Wadsworth Camp Manatee

Nab Neb Girls Nabbed After Robbery Plot In City

Marsha Mills captured two Omaha teenagers Mariain Hallenback 18 and Kathryn Anderson 19 on robbery charges linked to Nebrask a theft plan in Cleveland. Authorities allege the pair planned to steal after entering a locked room and escaping with valuables.

Mariain Hallenback Kathryn Anderson Omaha Fiie Nebraska

Brother of Mrs Gilbert Again Receives Laurels

The Greenwich Press editor Howard Palmer wins a National Editorial Association trophy for Newspaper Production at the 46th annual meeting in Atlanta. Palmer, brother to Mrs F E Gilbert of Rittman, is credited with The Press's strong showing and multiple past prizes, though not entered this year.

Greenwich Conn Rittman Press Howard Palmer Palmer F FE Gilbert Rittman Atlanta Greenwich Press National Editorial Association Atlanta Biltmore Allvor Presa Association Cheyenne Milwaukee

Rittman Bank Declares Seven Percent Dividend

The Rittman Savings Bank board declared a seven percent dividend after a strong first half of 1931. Operations funded by member deposits and Federal Reserve system advantages boosted finances, with reserves kept for surplus and repairs to building and fixtures.

Rittman Bank Rittman Savings Bank Sapenaca and Tairiest R. J Krabill Federal Reserve System

Sons of Union Veterans Meet In Marshallville

The Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans will hold their regular meeting at the lodge hall in Marshallville on Tuesday evening June 23 at eight o'clock. Let us have a good attendance.

Sons of Union Veterans Lodge Hall Marshallville

Quiet Wooster Wedding Binds Hart and McNutt

Miss Hart and Wilfrid Daniel McNutt wed in Memorial chapel Wooster in a small ceremony attended by close family. The couple, both Wooster residents with ties to Wooster College, plan a brief reception and then travel to Michigan where McNutt completes aeronautic studies while Miss Hart continues teaching at Rittman High School.

Wilfrid Daniel McNutt Wayne Avenue Wooster Misa Mary McNutt Dan Varmeloe QO F_ Neots Miss Mc Nutt WI Ross Reverend McNutt G N. Luccock Mr. McNutt W Fart Sho Wooster College Rittman High School McNutt Ann Arbor Wooster Michigan

First Sweet Peas of Season Picked by Mrs Kobel

Mrs J C Kobel brought a bright bouquet of the season's first sweet peas to The Press office. The arrangement mixed red purple pink salmon and white blooms with green ferns and tinted edges, echoing earlier year notices of sweet peas.

Mra J C Kobel Kebel

August Primaries Set With Local Nominations

Filing for Rittman offices closed Thursday listing Republican ticket including William M Shackelford for mayor and E Mills marshal along with clerk treasurer and council candidates. Democratic slate names F B Hanes for mayor J H Brown marshal Margaret Brenneman clerk and other officials.

Aspiranta Rittman William M Shackelford E. Mills Eula R Shook Homer W Forrer Nanle FE Niles J Wheeler L. F Dickerson J.B Galehouse Warren Hardgrove Joseph Sherrick G W. Holm Harry Schand J. C Landis JH A Ruthel Pemti Nation F B Hanes J .H Brown Weldon’ Hardgrove A E. Twinem Glenn A. Ziegler Margaret Brenneman C W Graf Frank Harter Victor Scott C E. Castor Paul Morrison E G. Newberry Harry Brenneman W J Ritter Board of Affairs

Northeastern Ohio Volunteer Firemen Convene at Port Clinton

Lawrence Stoelmiller Charles Poe and Raymond Hall attended the Northeastern Ohio Volunteer Firemen’s convention at Port Clinton. A daytime fire apparatus demonstration and a meeting chose Gibsonburg near Fremont as next year’s site. About 15 000 people watched a mock battle by Camp Perry colored soldiers and fireworks in the evening with rides planned on a Goodyear blimp and trips to Cedar Point.

Lawrence Stoelmiller Charles Poe Raymond Hall Ohio Volunteer Firemens Port Clinton Gibsonberg Fremont Camp Perry Goodyear Cedar Point

Paving of Ohio Presbyterians Open Synod in Wooster

The Presbyterian Synod of Ohio convenes Monday in Wooster chapel with elections and sermons. Retiring Moderator Rev Mitch Ivan Evens of Dayton preaches each morning, Dr Hickok leads Bible hour, and speakers include Dr Compton of Chicago and Dr Nixon of Rochester. Business sessions and prayers follow each afternoon. all are invited.

Presbyterian Synod of Ohio Wooster Synodical Mitch Ivan Evens Dayton Hickok Oxford Paul Hickok Newark Miss Elliott

Grange Picnic Set at Rice's Dam June 23

A Grange regular meeting of Hittman Orange noted strong attendance and the Juventina group adding eight members to their degree work. The Orange plans its annual picnic at Rice's Dam north of Lodi on June 23 with meetings held on the second and fourth months.

Hittman Orange Juventina Nut Orange Rice's Dam Lodi Grange

Celebrate Seville Presbyterian Church 100th Anniversary

The Seville Presbyterian church marks its 100th anniversary with a June 27 celebration. An anniversary dinner for former and present members follows on the 2kth Saturday evening. A Sunday musical starts at 2 PM, with Pastor Wooster delivering the anniversary address at a union service.

Seville Presbyterian Church Lucenck Wooster

Honey as radiator antifreeze and coolant use

Honey serves as a year round aid for motorists cooling radiators in both winter and summer due to its higher boiling point. Bee specialist A C Roose notes its effectiveness in mountains and dry regions, with one user reportedly employing it for seven to eight years. Leakage risks arise if seals are not tight, potentially letting honey enter the cylinders.

Lowg Roose Ohio Department of Agriculture

Rastus Refuses Name And Address In Camp Taylor Draft

In 1917 at Camp Taylor a Black recruit balks at giving name and address. He quips that the clerk should know him, reflecting the era’s rigid prewar paper work. Maisie’s tale about a teacher mistaking a horse drawing adds a humorous aside.

Camp Taylor Rastus

Council approves pay ordinance and plans Ohio Avenue improvement

At Monday's meeting the council passed the pay ordinance after a routine minutes reading. Ohio Avenue paving discussion drew opinions from property owners. a Wednesday adjourned meeting showed 69 percent support for the project. The council authorized legislation for the work with costs not to exceed 21 600 and ten percent to be paid by Ohio avenue property owners, with a 10 year payment option.

Knupp Ohio Avenue Sterling Avenue Erie

Dolores Gregg Named Valedictorian of San Fernando Class

Dolores Gregg topped 110 graduates at San Fernando High School in California earning valedictorian honors with 28 A grades. She joined the Ephebian civic honor society, limited to one in forty students, and noted her extra year at Rittman High gives her an edge among local students.

Dolores Gregg San Ferdando California Dolores Ephebian Society Gregg San Fernando Rittman High

Rittman Review No 474 Holds June Meeting

The regular Rittman Review No 474 meeting was held Tuesday evening. Mrs. Carl Rizer reported on the State Convention at Hollenden hotel June 2 to 4. Next meeting set for Tuesday evening June 30 with district deputy Mrs. Addie Brown attending. Members asked to bring a pound package for a needy sister. Lunch planned by two committees.

Rittman Review Carl Rizer Hollenden Addie Brown Akron Alster Will

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