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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1928

Page

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Rittman Press Ends Its Missing Word Contest

The Missing Word contest closed after 12 weeks of education and wide interest. Judges tabulated prizes totaling 5000 dollars with Missy Donnadale Fredrick taking first prize and Wilbur Steller Robert Clppinger Mrs If S Squibbs Leo Adams Mrs Melville Wright sharing second prize among several entrants.

Widhers Revj Ortt Harry Ane Pee Charles Bechtel John Guthrie R . Harrod

Dr Ward Fritz Graduates From Western Reserve Medical School

Dr Wardtz of Wooster, a Wooster native, graduated yesterday from Western Reserve Medical School in Cleveland. He completed his medical course at Reserve after Wooster studies and will enter Cleveland City Hospital next fall for a year of internship in grocery duties before practicing medicine. He passed the state medical examination last week. He is the son of Attorney and Mrs J Fritz of Wooster and nephew of Mr and Mrs Ervin Fritz of Shinersburg.

Wardtz Wooster Western Reserve Medical School Cleveland Fritz Cleveland City Hospital Guocery Atute Atty J. Fritz Ervin Fritz Shinersburg

Fire fighting demonstration on Rittman streets

A fire fighting demonstration will be held on the streets of Rittman Saturday evening at 8:30. DeWitt urges everyone to attend to learn how fires can be controlled by modern methods and how to save property in case of fire.

Rittman DeWitt R. H. Dewitt

Two Akron Students Enroll at Actual Business College

Miss Lucifer Markley and Miss Tauretta Rizo begin a business course at Actual Business College in Akron. Both recent graduates stay at the YMCA and are described as bright, promising young ladies.

Lucifer Markley Tauretta Rizo Zactual Business College Akron

Jack Forcum Resigns for Indianapolis Star Position

Jack Forcum, who held a desk in the Press department for the past three months, has resigned to accept a similar role on the Indianapolis Star.

Jack Forcum Press Oithcal

Elmley Bridge project advances amid few details

A fragmented local notice outlines a planned Elmley bridge upgrade with limited readable facts. The brief mentions a deadline and authorities but lacks clear dates or involved entities.

Fire damages home as neighbors battle blaze

A fire endangered a residence at night and lit the roof before neighbors with hand fire extinguishers contained it. The Barr family home was saved after portions of the roof burned and the structure was stripped of the affected area. Fire extinguishers cited trace to Mr DeWitt’s sales to the Manila community and a demonstration in Rittman, remarked at eight thirty.

nDork Barr

Kind of Farming Is Underscored by Livestock Dependence

The rural icon of Ohio State notes that farms failing to earn fair incomes often lack the right business focus. Comparing five farms, those with higher labor income rely more on livestock, deriving 84 percent of cash income from livestock versus 74 percent for the lower three. The high group boasted more milk cows and livestock gains. feed efficiency yielded $1.47 return per dollar, against $1.05 for the low-income farms.

Ohio State

Fredrickson R V Plans Ozarks Motor Trip

Last Saturday the R V Fredrickson family and Mrs D W Stinson of Marshallville left for a motor trip through the Ozarks and beyond to visit relatives, with forecasts of favorable and challenging conditions along the route.

R. V. Fredrick D. W. Stinson Marshallville Ozarks

Circus imitator breaks arm in Creyton fall

Little Bint Heneery Newberry, son of Mr and Mrs Newberry, tried circus stunts Monday afternoon in his father's barn at Creyton. He fell from the ropes and broke his right arm, showing no concern for the injury as he moved about with a sling despite the accident.

Little Bint Heneery B. G. Newberry Waita Creyton Billy Ringling Circus

Severe storms in Ohio cause deaths and heavy damage

A week of tornadic storms swept southern Ohio causing one death and 12 injuries in Newark and extensive destruction in Marietta and Weinity. Property losses range from 1.0 to 1.5 million dollars with substantial structural damage and scattered injuries.

Ohio Newark

Attends a Dding Mars Rete in Orrville

Willard Landis appears in company with Votor of Orrville as a wedding notice fragment. The readable text indicates attendance at a mars themed event with local associations, but the source remains unclear and fragmented.

Willard Landis Votor Orrville L Cabut St Sa Wet

State treasury to be replenished by 1928 taxes

Ohio tax notices sent to about 24 000 corporations for 1928 corporation franchise tax due June 15. The state expects roughly 5 million dollars from the domestic tax and about 1 million from foreign corporations. Treasury balance has been low and officials warn of earlier revenue timing.

Bart B. Bickley Ohio Treasury

Construction Nears Finish for Kroger Store Adaptation

Work in progress on the wells area remodeling the building adjoining Gavkollt preage creating an immediate occupancy for a Kroger grocery outlet. The site has long served as a display and Snyder's Studio has also been present in the area, with stores nationally present.

Gavkollt- Preage cReitin Ett Iréet Kroger Locery Snyder's

Play Ground Highlights Feihe Bilksbo and spe is

Feihe Bilksbo leads a quirky playground highlight reel as speakers, games, and local stars showcase playful feats. A mix of improvised competitions and friendly banter marks the afternoon, drawing kids, parents, and neighbors for a lighthearted community event.

Local league players eye second round prospects

The piece reviews teams like the Mill and Salt Co, Legion, Basingds Men, Mercadors, Bot Factory, Deflanc College additions, and Salt Makers, noting standings, potential upsets, and expected shifts as the second round begins. It highlights uncertain fates, calls for good management, and hints at tight races ahead.

Basingds Seemins Mercadors First Plac Kigdig Deflanc College Easter Saitch

Divorce sought by Creville’s widow from Albert Hensel

A 28 year old woman identified as Mrs. Henselman seeks a divorce from her husband Albert Hensel for fault. The crumbling text notes hardship and duty but provides few verifiable details about dates or locations.

Hevselman Creville Albert Hensel Fords

Popular Ritman Girls Wed in Massillon Ceremony

A Ritman couple, Miss Viola Sulzbaugh of Daylestown and Mr Arthur McConnell of Massillon, wed before Fr Hesser. Bridesmaid Miss Sulzbaugh and best man Mr McConnell joined the vows at Massillon Catholic church. After blessing, guests shared a dinner at the bride's home. The bride, a Telegraph operator, and groom, a railroad worker, plan a honeymoon to Buffalo and St. Lawrence River areas.

Hsasdy Massillon Neomt Reeary Albert McConnell Mras Viola Sulabaugh Daylestown Arthur Awrccénvot Ares Fr Hesser Mansillon Sulzbaugh Garton Llowette MecGonnell Reuben Boory Dnd T 16 Ohio Mr McConnell Nor Robert McConnell Masaillon Pannsylvania BR Brewatms Loti Young Tha-Preskpo Hideark Falls Buffalg St. Lawyalee

Funeral Held for Walter Morris in Akron

Mayor andes attended the funeral of Walter Morris of Akron who died in Colorado while visiting his brother. Morris fell ill two days after arriving and died of pneumonia. His body was shipped to Akron for services held Wednesday.

Ands Walter Morris Akron Colorado Morris Oslorndd

Ohio Synod Elects Moderator

At the opening meeting of the outlet synods held in Memorial Chapel, Dr. Frank M. Mottxold of Warren Presbyterian Church was elected moderator. Dr. Lippincott is retiring from the post.

Memorial Chapalztie Prank M. D. Mhotaxold Warren Presbyterian Curgh Avag Dr. Lippincott

Canadia group to Hastings Ont for fishing trip

Jim Wilde, William Pike and others depart for Hastings Ontario to pursue the finny tribe for several weeks. Other parties plan to leave around July 1. Last Saturday morning at 3 a m Ora Burke and wife, O M Spade were noted in the vicinity.

William Pike Vite Hastings Haveral Ora Burke i O. M. Spade

Will Celebrate Next Sunday Unit Le Baston

A notice invites interested parties to attend a gathering next Sunday hosted by Le Baston Unit. Details sparse but confirms invitation and event timing.

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