Electric current kills Ohio Salt Co worker in loading machine accident
Oliver Scheetz, a worker at an Ohio Salt Company wareroom, was killed Tuesday afternoon when a 440 volt electric current passed through his body as he grasped the machine lever. Fellow employees and doctors attempted revival with pulmotor and artificial respiration. death occurred around 5 pm. An inquiry found insulation damage allowed the current to divert into the lever. burial arrangements and death benefits are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Scheetz
Ohio Salt Co
Fred Burger
Scheetz
Burger
Beheetz
Dra. Alexander
Hickin
Barberton
Rittman
Weigand
Rittene
Eevison
Stirling
Will
Seville Herald Suspended After Short Existence
Seville Herald ends publication after about one year and three months. Editor Robert Son explains lack of local support and accuses Seville residents of sending news to Medina papers, lamenting missing hometown spirit and unity among institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seville Herald
Robertson
Seville
Herald
Medina
Local papers deserve better support from communities
The Ohio Farmer urges citizens to back their local weekly or daily papers with more than subscriptions. Editors reflect local sentiment, publish weddings and obituaries with real feeling, and can boost town welfare. Support includes sending news and patronizing ads, fostering community interest and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrame
Ohio Farmer
Rittman Board of Education fills one grade vacancy
The Rittman board met Tuesday night and filled a grade school vacancy while four posts remain open. Miss Warren declined the June 3 offer for 5th grade, Miss Tanner of Burbank was chosen for 6th grade, and Miss Alpha Bair declined the principal post at Main St. for this year. Open positions include 1st, 6th, 8th grades and a French-teaching possibility in the high school. decisions target July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Board of Education
Miss Warren
Miss Tanner
Burbank
Kent Normal School
Miss Alpha Bair
Main St
Miss Bair
Untimely death mourned by family in local notice
A short obituary note records the death of a young child and mentions mourning family members including the mother Mrs Scheetz and brother Charlie. The legible fragments reference Patt and other relatives, with unclear details of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Scheetz
Bents' Schéety
Charlie
Rittman Chamber Plans Labor Day Celebration Boost
The Rittman Chamber of Commerce held its fourth meeting in the Council, with Hoover announcing standing committees. Labor Day celebration was prioritized, to be promoted by the Publicity Committee, urging all to join and boost the event with the slogan Try Rittman Joret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Chamber of Commerce
Hoover
O. M. Spade
J. B. Wickin
E.G. Branigan
A. I. Thomas
L. FE
Stoolmiller
A. Burdoin
Gnevanee
D & Lance
Alexander
J ( Landis
F. F Noff
V. G. Stout
A. W. Petit
E. D. Turner
Iportance
Bechtel Band Concert Opens Season at Rittman Park
Bechtel's Concert Band played at the Boy Scouts carnival in Rittman park last Saturday to a large crowd. Refreshments sold well but soft drinks ran short. The park lighting and wiring caused some hiccups. Residents urge improvements include lighting, seating, a new bandstand and playground equipment.
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Bechtel
Rittman Park
Rittman
Tax Collector Notice for Rittman Village Sterling District
Tax collector for Rittman Village Milton Township and Sterling School District will receive payments at the office in Rittman opposite the Post Office after June 26 until July 10. A one day payment at Sterling Cash Grocery Sterling Ohio is on July 3. R. V. Fredrick is collector.
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Rittman Vilage
Milton, Township
Sterling
Rittmaan
Sterling Cash
Ohio
R. V. Fredrick
Farm Land Sold From Estate Near Rittman
The estate of Inte Ferdinand and Magalene Maine sold 119 acres of farm land at public auction near Rittman. Auctioneer J. B. Galehouse oversaw two lots totaling 70 and 40 acres, bought by Jacob Schorle and Fred Thomas respectively, with an average price of 268 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inte Ferdinand and Magalene
Maine
Rittman
J. B. Galehouse
Jacob Schorle
Fred Thomas
No Presa Paper Issued on July 3 This Year
The Presa newspaper will not publish the issue in the July 3 vacation week, a policy established last year to give staff a break and to set subscriber and advertiser expectations accordingly.
Insanity Charge Filed Against Wooster Woman
Mrs. Antonio Puccio was jailed in Wooster on insanity charges after violent disturbances on Salt Street near Wenger meat market. She will likely have a probate court hearing this week. Her husband Antonio Puccio had earlier faced liquor-law violations and said they plan to return to Italy once papers arrive.
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Antonio Puecio
Wooster
Marshal Cox
Lon Salt St
Wenger
Shackelford
Marshall Cox
Don Moore
Tony Puccio
Puccio
Antonio Puacio
Italy
Rittman Secures Second Victory Over Fulton
Rittman baseball dominated Canal Fulton 13 to 0 as they claim a 2-0 season start. Halliwill led with a single and a double, Miller added a double and a triple, while Raff, Hardgrove and Blough hit two-baggers. Fulton’s Swigart had a homer and a double. A notable first inning double play featured Halliwill to Swartz to Raff. Minor incidents by visiting players marred the mood.
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Rittman
Canal Fulton
Fulton
Halliwell
Nana Hame
Miller
Hardgrove
Blough
George Raff
Swigart
Shaffer
Halliwill
Swartz
Raff
Oakley
Banday
Creston
Notice of Pint Sale and Anita Item
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a notice about pint sales with a reference to Anita and a tray. Details are unclear but imply a sale or auction context and assigned lot identifiers. Further text needed for full accuracy.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Board OF Education
M. Wi
Pelephone Company
Smto
Ha, “Gia
Wil
Anita
Rittman Savings Bank Depository
U. S. Postal Savings Funds
Riltaman, Orio
Real Estate and Loans
Gale Rittman
Fire and Life, Health and Accident Insurance
Agents National Bonding Co
R. C
W. R. Shook
Fifa
Neus
Eo As
Hershey & Rohrer Rittman
U. S. Fuel Admin
Durham
Guernsey
Jersey
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