Gold Star Mothers Return From Paris
Two Rittman mothers Mrs Barbara Clippinger and Mrs Frances Bair traveled May 1 1⁄2 to Paris with a group visiting graves of their sons Elmer Clippinger and Howard Balls. They sailed May 13 on the Republic, toured Paris and Meuse Argonne and Aisne Marne cemeteries, and returned on the Washington. They praised the American Legion Rotary Club and government care and enjoyed historic sights and shipboard hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Barbara Clippinger
Frances Bair
Elmer Clippinger
Howard
Peann
Paris
U. S
Carlton
American Legion
Rotary Club
Meuse Argonne
Howard Balls
Aisne Marne
Merdo
Napoleon
Louvre Museum
Clippinger
Washington
Canaan Grange Holds Picnic At Rittman
Members of the Canaan Grange and their families held a picnic Friday at Rittman Park. In the afternoon the party visited the Ohio Boxboard Co. They plan a regular meeting Friday evening June 20 in the Canaan Community Hall with a banquet and a class to receive the third and fourth degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan Grange
Rittman Park
Ohio Boxboard Co
Canaan
Council Proceeds on Erie Street Paving and Street Plans
May council session discussed paving Elliott street Erle and Sterling Avenues with owner support and City approval likely. They plan to meet County Commissioners next week to discuss the paving. Other business included buying a disposal plant pump settling Wim Shackleford lot value and assessing for South Main Street. Bills totaling 3942.63 were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Street
Erle
Sterling Avenues
Wim. Shackleford
South Main
Greenwich Press Editor Visits Sister Before National Editors’ Meeting
Editor Howard W. Palmer of the Greenwich Connecticut Press visited his sister Mrs Gilbert on a weekend layover. He and Mrs Palmer then traveled to Milwaukee to attend the National Editors convention from Monday to Wednesday. Palmer is noted as an acclaimed newsroom figure with multiple prizes for editorial work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Palmer
Greenwich, Conn
F.&. Gilbert
Palmer
Milwaukee
Wis
Local Scout Publication and Hospital Visit
Harmon Faber enters Wooster for an operation with Dr. Stull and Dr. Shong assisting. The Rittman Boy Scouts publish issue No. 9 of The West Wind, prepared for this live enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Faber ‘Jil
Wooster
Stull
O.J. Shong
Rittman Boy Scouts
Walter Abbott Killed in Storm Near Seville
Walter Abbott a 14 year old boy died in a heavy rain storm two miles north of Seville. He and his mother were caring for chicks when a gust toppled the brooder house trapping him beneath. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon. Funeral arrangements were to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Abbott
George Abbott
Seville
Walter
Ohio
Youth Of Rittman Weds At Delaware Forest Winship
Forest Winship of Rittman marries Gertrude Parks of Delaware last Sunday afternoon at the bride’s Delaware home. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Hamilton of the Church of Christ. The couple will reside on State Street and Forest is employed at The Ohio Box Board Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Delaware
Forest Winship
George Winship
North Marest
Gertrude Parks
Rev. Hamilton
Church of Christ Here
Forest Winships
Ohio Box Board Co
Gold Star Mothers Entertain Rotary Club
Mrs Barbara Clippinger and Mrs Frances Bair spoke to the Rotary Club about their five week trip to France. The two Gold Star mothers described experiences abroad and the welcome they received from locals and officials during their visit.
Construction Begins On Firemen's Arena For Boxing Show
Early this week crews started building a giant open air arena to host the Rittman Firemen's 40 round boxing event. Frank Kitts and Gena Stanton are billed for the main attraction with ten rounds slated. Lumber is from Shook Lumber Co. and canvas rental is likely. Tickets are on sale through Fire Department members with advance purchase advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Firemen
Frank Kitts
Gena Stanton
Rena
Ohio
Ene
Rittman Fremon
Kitts
Stanton
Httman
Tiny Debold
Conndant
Frankls
Floraln
Traffic Diversion Near Route 94 Bridges
A southbound traffic detour lasted 48 hours on Tuesday and Wednesday to allow removal of old bridges. New concrete bridges are being built on Route 94 just south of town. Buses and traffic used the CCC highway via Jackson during the detour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafic
Town
Rittmanow
Jackson
CCC
Flower Mission Meeting Of W C T U At Mrs Wolf’s Home
A Flower Mission meeting of the W C T U will be held at the home of Mrs Aaron Wolf Fourth street on Wednesday afternoon June 25. Everyone is welcome. 42-x President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Wolf
Fourth-st
Rittman Tragedy: The Ohio Salt Co Chief Dead at 41
In Rittman a private office tragedy leaves Sant R Parkinson of The Ohio Salt Co dead at about 3 10 pm on Saturday. He was 40 turning 41 next November. His death follows local personal crises in the new year with a note of rental strain suspected though cause is undetermined. He leaves a wife and two sons Billie and Jack. Funeral services led by Trev t Henrickson with A L Ebert in charge of obsequies. Burial at Wadsworth Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Sant
R Parkinson
Ohio Salt Co
Billie
Jack
Mtr
Superine
Chib Salt Co
Traffic guide lines erased after council decision
A city council in a special meeting changed traffic rules at a center post intersection. Marshal Mills erased the guide lines around the signal sight, allowing left turns on green without waiting for a signal change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittmar
Suunre
Ed Mila
Waaz
Marshal Mills
Band Of Gypsies Visit Rittman For Two Hour Stay
Last Tuesday a large band of Gypsies visited Rittman for about two hours then moved on. They reportedly traded with several local merchants and bought a substantial amount. The group traveled in a large, notably expensive carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Dick's Shoe Shop Announces Afternoon Closures
Notice states Dick's Shoe Shop will be closed Wednesday afternoons during July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick’s
Fleet-Wing Monoplane Carries 24 From Rittman Tuesday
Fleet-Wing Oil Corporation offered joy rides in a Ryan J-6 monoplane from Rittman. The trip carried 24 passengers in groups of four, piloted by Harry Sievers. Flights were organized by R D Hiles of Fleet-Wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
R. D. Hiles
Fleet-Wing of Corporation
Fire Department Plans Grand July Fourth Celebration
Rittman Fire Department sponsors a large Fourth of July program with boxing, a Goodyear blimp ride, a 38 member Wadsworth band, and a Wooster versus Rittman double header at the Athletics Field. Notable boxers Kitts and Stanton top a 40 round main event. Industrial parade entries invited through William Lee Bauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Fire Department
Judson Filreworks Co
Troworks
Rittman Indians
Wooster
Rittman
Anytide
Woopter
Goodyear
Wadsworth
Willi
Lee- Bauer
Rittman Fire
Motorcycle Tour Draws Massive Northeastern Ohio Crowd
One of the largest crowds of motor cycle riders gathered in Wadsworth for the Annual Gypsy Tour of Northeastern Ohio, then joined by a large group in Akron for a total exceeding 600 riders. Decorated riders from Wadsworth displayed blue and gold colors, with leaders Leslie Morrison Alvin Hambleton Lloyd Whert guiding events. J W Schron der, a Harley Davidson representative from Milwaukee, visited as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth
Ohio
Sandy Beach
Akron
North Hampthy
Watsworth Motorcycle Club
Leslie Morrison
Alvin
Hambleton
Lloyd Whert
Wadsworth Club
Harley-Davitson
J. W Schronder
Milwaukee
Presbyterian Picnic At Wooster City Park
Flexible schedule for the Presbyterian Sunday school picnic at Wooster City Park on Saturday June 21 starting 1 30 pm with games and events for all ages. Classes directed by Shook Baker Wenger Goothhelm Garver Gregg Hendrickson and others with refreshment committee and free lemonade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Wooster City Park
Tleavi
Boya
Shook
Evelyn Baker
U M. Wenger
Mr. Shook
Milas
Rev. Hendrickson
Goothhelm
Garver
Dr. Gregg
Youngs to Europe for Summer Trip
Mr and Mrs J C Young depart for Europe on June 23 and plan to return about September 1. W W Bodager of Citizens Saving and Loan Co will manage Mr Youngs insurance business in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Young
Europe
W. W. Bodager
Citizens’ Saving & Loan Co
Mr. Young
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United States
Land of France
Republic
Erie Street
Grénwich, Conn
Gold Star
Rotary
Indies
France
Royal
Club
Wm Brumbaugh
Don Crawford
Saville Totarlans
Firemen’s Arena
Shook Lumber Co
Tunerkl Wie
Thossiny
Trev.t Hentrickson
A L. Ebert
Bennt
Hurial
Band of Gypsies
Ings
Lindburg
New York-Paris
Harry Sievers
Caterpillar Club
Ryan J
Rituann
Presbyterian Picnic
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