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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1934

Page

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Annual Alumni Dinner Held by Rittman High School Association

The Rittman High School Alumni Association held its annual reunion and banquet Friday at the United Brethren church with about 120 attendees. After dinner, attendees went to the high school for a program and dance with music by the Co-Ed orchestra of Akron. officers were elected with C. B. Shook succeeding G. H. Cuppinger as president and Esther Overholt as vice president.

Rittman High Charles Snyder Sylvia Baker Mary Longenecker Sugie Reimer Alice Hiers S. H. Nickerson Chippewa Lake

J H Dutton to Lead U B Church Meeting in Rittman

Dr J H Dutton district leader of Akron district will conduct the semi annual business meeting at the United Brethren church in Rittman Tuesday evening June 26 at 8 00 p m All church officials are urged to attend and members and friends are asked to come It is not a congregational meeting.

J. H. Dutton Akron Rittman United ‘Brethren

Sterling Loses Chess Match To Shreve Invaders

The first court side game with an outside team was staged at the municipal court on Friday evening. Shreve contestants won four of five games, with Sterling set to meet them in Shreve later in the week. Local players Warren Weaver Elmer Malbach Ray and Elmer Steiner competed after the main match with Steiner and Weaver each winning multiple games.

Shreve Sterling Putton Warren Weaver Elmer Malbach Ray Elmer Steiner

Pastime Theatre Lineup Promises Thrills and Classics

Wallace Beery stars in Viva Villa and a five story Mexico hero feature. Lee Tracy headlines To Tell the World. Ken Maynard stars in Tombstone Canyon. Pirate Treasure serial features Richard Talmadge Tucille Bund and Walter Miller. Lew Ayres and Alice White lead Cross Country Cruise. Summer policy sets 20c adult and children prices with midday timing adjustments.

Wallace Beery Mexico Lee Tracy Ken Maynard Ganyon Richard Talmadge Tucille Bund Walter Miller Talmadge Miss Lund Lew Ayres Alice White

Births and a Hospital Update From Local Families

Birth notices report a daughter for Mr and Mrs Ed Burger on Ster Ving Road and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Clarence Steirer in Wooster on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Donald Wolf welcome a daughter Monday. Mrs Mildred Hartzler, formerly Mrs Liener, is mentioned. Also noted: Mrs Mearl Booth Osborne recovering after hospital operation at Wadsworth. A separate state note discusses wheat payments shifts in price terms.

Ed. Burger Ster Ving Road eMr Clarence Steirer Wooster Liener Mildred Hartzler Donald Wolf

Thelma Howard Weds R Swigart in June Ceremony

Thelma Howard daughter of Mr and Mrs John Howard of Wadsworth married Robert Swigart of Sharon in a June wedding. The bride, a former Rittman resident, was the centerpiece of a small ceremony with family members in attendance.

Thelma Howard John How

Winners Named In Weekly Drawing

Winners are named in the regular Saturday drawing for the Customers Participation Playlist. Spaulding takes first prize of $5, Violet Mignovich second prize $3, Harold Brown third prize 32, with 1 cent prizes to Martha Osborn Juanita Miller Mrs J L Kellough Mrs William Hoskinson and Alfred Gordon.

Spaulding Violet Mignovich Harold Brown Martha Osborn Juanita Miller J.L. Kellough William Hoskinson Alfred Gordon

County Receives Share Of Auto License Fees

Wayne County reports its fourth distribution of motor vehicle registration funds. Total to county is 5976.00 with allocations to Apple Creek 144.00 Creston 360.00 Fredericksburg 28.00 Marshallville 216.00 Mt. Eaton 360.00 Orrville 720.00 Rittman 144.00 Smithville 72.00 West Salem 72.00 Wooster 2160.00.

Wayne Frank West O. W. Merrell Apple Creek Creston Fredericksburg Marshallville Mt. Eaton Orrville Rittman Smithville West Salem Wooster County

Rosemary McGee Wins First In East Ohio Conference Oratorical

Miss Rosemary McGee won first place in the oratorical contest at the East Ohio Conference held in Canton. John McGee was chosen district leader from the Akron district at the convention held last week. Attendees included Maurice Simpson Hazel Martin Rosemary McGee John McGee Rev C J McGee and Harold Mougey.

Rosemary McGee Canton John McGee Akron Maurice Simpson Hazel

Chauffeur Examiners Appointed For Wayne County

R V Fredrick named one of the chauffeur registrars in Wayne County. Frank West of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced 227 deputy license registrars appointed as chauffeur examiners. They will issue blanks with medical certificates and conduct written tests on motor vehicle laws. All chauffeurs must register by July 1, 1934 and be licensed for one year to July 1, 1935. An attorney general ruling classifies those hired to operate motor vehicles as chauffeurs including public utilities, school bus drivers, and hire vehicle owners.

Fredrick Wayne County Frank West Bureau of Motor Vehicles Lcense

Paridon Sings in New York Audition Scene

Joseph Paridon a noted vocalist from Doylestown traveled to New York with Star Hull seeking an audition with the Metropolitan Opera company. He has performed in Akron and Cleveland operas and trained under Professor Heinman, aiming for a Hippo drome tryout.

Joseph Paridon Doylestown New York Itorian Metropoliltan Opera Company Paridon Stari Hull Opera Akron Cleveland Heinman White Hippodrome

Lambert brothers to perform at Nazarene church

The Lambert brothers of Rittman Ohio will be at the Nazarene church again on Sunday June 24th for a gospel singing event.

Lambert Brothers Rittman Ohio The Nazarene Church

auto mishap delays trip to St Louis in Lewisville

Mr and Mrs Heiks and Claire Stutzman were delayed after an accident near Lewisville Indiana en route to St Louis. Claire Stutzman drove the wrecked Holks car and a girl sustained injuries needing hospital care. Travelers Insurance paid immediate claims. the party continued to Oklahoma City to meet relatives.

Lewisville Ind St. Louis 1. Heiks Claire Stutzman Holks Rittman W. W. Bodusger Travelers Insurance Company

Brethren Church Children Present Annual Day Entertainment

The Brethren church held its annual Children's Day program on Sunday evening with a lineup of songs recitations and plays. Performers included Bobby Scholl Donna Moline Edward Lelehty and the Hoovers among others guided by Mesdames J W Kime and Atlee Hostetler.

Children of the Brethren Church Bobby Scholl God Donna Moline Jesus Edward Lelehty Richard Harrod James Ruble Dean ‘Neiswanger Lucille Marlys Jean Hoover Betty Schultz Batty Geonard Blatter Jer My Petit Virginia Elen ‘Brickel Ruth Steele Live Sea Evelyn Wallar Mother Nature Life Saving Crew Mesdames J. VW. Kime Atlee Hostetler

Brethren Society Plans Sunday Play at Church

The Women’s Missionary Society of the Brethren church presents a Sunday evening pageant before regular services. World, Future and Treme are roles played by Richard Houck Floy Troover and Mrs. Lloyd Hoover with twenty six participants portraying Children of the World and Evils in the World. An annual offering for Ashland College seminary is collected during the service.

Women's Missionary Society of the Brethren Church Richard Houck Floy Troover Lloyd Hoover Suie Press Ashland College

Ohio to mail first old age pension checks in July

In July the first pension checks will be mailed to all approved applicants. M L Brown, chief of the aged pension division, says local boards are organized in all 93 counties and investigations are under way to determine eligibility and need.

Ohio M. L.brown Aged Pension Division

Juniors of Ben fit Association Host Park Picnic

The Juniors of the Women’s benefit Association organized a park picnic Tuesday evening. Members led the children after an afternoon of swings and games and then enjoyed a picnic supper together.

Women's Benfit Association

Wenger Cash Market Ham Contest Winners

The Gatehouse Restaurant won the sixth ham contest in the Wenger Cash Market. The weekly prize is awarded each Saturday, recognizing top ham dish entries.

Gatehouse

Farmers' Livestock Sales Bring In 73 Million in Four Months

American farmers saw incomes from livestock sales to packing companies reach 73 million dollars in the first four months of the year. The gain reflects higher market prices and strong demand across major livestock sectors.

Poultry Cleanliness Rule From Sanitation Bulletin Cited

During outbreaks of coccidiosis the poultry house should be cleaned once a day and clean dry litter used, according to Poultry Farm Sanitation and Disease Control bulletin. Available at offices of county agricultural agents.

Poultry Farm Sanitation and Disease Control

Ruth M Irvin Becomes Bride at Beech Grove

Miss Ruth Irvin of Creston becomes the bride of Byron E Leaman of Wooster in a Beech Grove Brethren church ceremony. The wedding featured Miss Lucite Irvin singing at Dawning and I Love You Truly, with Virgil Kvim giving the bride away. The couple will reside at 317 South Walnut Street, Wooster.

Ruth M. Irvin Beech Grove Ruth Irvin Fermen Hitean Biyta Virgil Kvim Misa Ethel Irvin Misa Irvin Susan“Irvin Creston Grave Trvin Lowell’ Irvin Harald Steiner Carl Baughman Glade Irvin Seaman “Ie Creston High School Northwestern Manchester College Nanchester Ind No. 10 Baughmayonship School Rittmain Leaman Wooster High School South Walnut Street Wooster

Parcel transfers and court notices in Chippewa and Milton townships

Real estate transfers include George D. Pate to Raymond Walston two acres in Chippewa with others such as Fred O Cain to Lester Fawcett and Mary Toy to Geo. In Chippewa two more parcels to Devere Shannon to Oliver Shannon and Cresten lot, Mennonite land to Crown Tin church trustees two acres in Milton two, Minnie C Brown to Howard Sabrill land in Chippewa two, Alice Overholt to Andrew Blatter Ruitman lot. Divorce granted Judge Walter Mougey granted divorce Adolph Rastorfer from Mary Rastorfer. Sterling Estate shows Alton P. Glessier appointed administrator for late Clent Glessner. Heirs to about $4,500. Appraisers named. Canaan Estate Ora Em has been named administrator for late Robert Em. Heirs, seven children, property about $2,230. Frank Russell Lehman, Clarence Southolland and Samuel Zimmerman named appraisers. Marriage licenses issued Conrad Nalber and Elizabeth Dalber Doylestown. Elvin Lehman and Ruth Irvine Cannan Twp. Lawrence Mann and Charlotte Jameson Doylestown. Rev. S M Nesbitt and party. Rev. Yruyd M Huff New Manchester.

George D. Pate Raymond A Walston Chippewa Fred O Cain Lester Fawcett Mary Toy Geo Devere Shannon Oliver B Shannon Cresten Mennonite Crown Tin Church Milton Two Minnie C Brown Howard Sebrill Alice Overholt Andrew Blatter F Ruitman Settle Canaan Ora Conrad J. Nalber Doylestown Elizabeth Dalber Noglé John Frey Lawrence Mann Charlotte Jameson Wooster M. F Nesbitt Elvin E. Lehman Ruth M. Irvine Cannan Twp Yruyd ,M Huff New

Citizens' Savings and Loan stockholders meet July 9

The 12th annual stockholders meeting will be held at the office on July 9 with an election of directors. Also notes common causes of low grade hay include field timing storage browning and hay loss due to baling on dry days.

Citizens’ Savings and Loan Company

Obsolete Street Lights Faced Replacement Plan

J F Galehoian chairman of the Atage public utilities committee says obsolete street lighting fixtures will be replaced. Mr C Roberts of Reserve Power and Light Company will inspect current equipment and coordinate the replacement work with the committee.

J. F. _Galehoian Atage Council C. Roberts Pawar and Light Company Witminke Thiase Xoires

PICKREL ADDRESSES RITTMAN AUDIENCE AT SIGLER HOTEL

Willan G. Dickrel, a democratic ibernatorial aspirant, spoke to a Rittham audience on June 1 at the Sigler hotel. He urged full cooperation with President Roosevelt and argued for equal educational opportunity for all Ohio children regardless of race color creed or geography.

Willan G. Dickrel Sigler Munday Nhon Roosevelt

Street Work Bids Closing For Wayne County Project

Governor White approves a state highway project in Wayne County. O W Merrell schedules a June 22 letting in Columbus for 0.261 miles of grading brick paving on State Route 94 Cleveland-Wooster Road and Rittman Village to improve transport and driver comfort with an estimated cost of 24620.31 dollars.

Georg White Wayne County O W. Merrell Columbus Cleveland-Wooarter Road Rittman Village

Chippewa Grange to Meet July 6

Chippewa Grange schedules a July 6 meeting at FO C hall with Mrs Martha Zimmerman in charge. Friday’s gathering at No 4 School House featured a program including roll call and plays such as Where I Would Bike to Spend My Vacation and Why and The Street Girls Good Angel.

Chippewa Grange Fitz FO. C. Hall Mra Martha Zimmerman No. 4 Grange Adust Ben Norris Nixie Norris Dorothy Norris Fin Ethel Galehouse

Ventilation Unit Installed at Bank in Tilttman Sayings

A new ventilation system installed at the Titman Sayings Bank by Wadsworth caretaking and Burton Tilathire Co of Akron provides a complete air change five times an hour and ten times an hour at high speed. Real estate taxes are being paid at Titman Sayings Bank.

Tilttman City Stoker Sheet Metal Wadsaworth Burtontilathire Company Akron Titman Sayings Bank

Former Resident Undergoes Abdominal Operation at Wadeworth

Wadeworth hospital reports former resident Olin Boyer Wadeworth and daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Smith underwent a serious abdominal operation on Tagaday. Mrs Smith’s daughter is expected to recover, marking a second operation for her mother.

Olin Boyer Wadeworth Rittman Frank Smith Wadeworth Hospital Tagaday Smith Bayer Han Unlérgone

Unpleasant Odors Keep Sterling Residents Awake

Sterling residents reported strong odors causing sleepless nights. Mayor Charles Snyder denied Creston muck and said the Rittman dump is not smoking. Alfred Easterday noted a smouldering muckland fire now under control.

Sterling Carrie Belchler Rittman Dump Creston Muck Charles Snyder Alfred Easterday

Milk Producers Urged to Preserve Quality Standards

The Farmory Diary Products company directed shareholders to uphold strict quality rules for product integrity. Secretary Mr Reachy announced the measures and warned against neglect, underscoring the best interests of all parties involved.

Farmory Cds Tansy Reachy Akronity Howe

Grandview National Realty Auction Sparks Big Attendance

A large crowd is expected at the Grandview sale of Crandford allotments on Saturday June 22. National Realty Auction company will sell twenty allotments with prizes totaling about 200 dollars. The first item offered is a watch valued at 346 dollars. Contacts are S C Cy Springer and Fred Reppert.

National Realty S.C "Cy" Springer Fred Reppert Phean Jenel Wamlttau Rittiodn Vandane

Vacation Church School Ends Friday June 29

The Vacation Church School closes Friday June 29 at the Presbyterian church. The event marks a valued time for children with cooperation from local churches. Parents may express appreciation and contribute to support for similar programs, with a suggested minimum gift of one dollar to a thousand dollars.

Presbyterian Church Main Street

Truck driver fined for upsetting flags and paint

A Sugardale Meat Company driver from Canton was fined $1 and $0.56 costs in Mayor Snyder's court for a painting incident on Weat Ohbin Avenue. The driver allegedly damaged a newly painted center marker and caused a mess with a bucket of paint.

Sugardale Méat Company Canton Snyders Court

Seville Lodge No 74 Plans St John Day Service

The Seville Masonic lodge No. 74 will celebrate St John Day at Sterling United Brethren Church Sunday at 2 p m. A local committee led by C I Lindecamp W G Videntine and J K Amstata outlines a program including songs prayers and a quartet performance.

Seville Aldfoun J. Afington Akrous Ale Tmanners Atlatte Mombher Wsan Wads Worth Seville Lodge Wien

Scout News From Camp Manatee Penant Victory

A Scout troop reports a recent gathering at Camp Manatees near Watsworth where a pennant was won after the rain delays. Scouts Steiner, Newberry, Du Viall, Miller, Snyder, and others will travel to Covington Kentucky on August 15 under Scribe Myron Davis.

Canny Maniatoc Moniay Ave Voys Ole Steiner du Viall John Miller Russell Snyder Camp Manatees Watsworth Camp Manatee Covington, Ky Scribe Myron Davis

District Agent Announces Premium Collection in Wayne County

P F Clapper District Agent states headquarters will be at Hotel Sigler in Rittman for premium collection on Thursdays and Fridays each week with extra days as needed to cover all policy holders in Wayne County.

Wayne County Rittman and Vicinity Hotel Sigler

R city electric franchise debate heads to council

Rites and powers of the Rexarve Power and Light Company are under discussion as city officials review a ten year franchise proposal and a heating contract. The council may vote June 27 on the package replacing current terms with lower rates and new service charges.

Rexarve, Power and Light Company, CO. Roberta Elactela Commpany

Donkey Baseball Outfit Promoted to New Club

Promoters Walter Keating Arnold Hammer and Quy Kacan announce the Donkey Baseball outfit joins the Rittman American League region under Togtonnalren of the Rittuyan post. The first booking is expected in Rikman around July 3 with fourteen donkeys and necessary transportation equipment secured.

Tsb Bos Tg Walter “Keating Arnold Hammer Quy Kacan Togtonnalren Rittuyan Post Rittman Donkey Rikman

Methodist Church Set to Organize With Visiting Clergy

A Methodist church plans an afternoon assembly to organize its Wesleyan Methodist charge. Attending will be A. La White, president of the conference, along with other visiting clergy and lay supporters. A sermon will precede the organizational act.

A. la White Goffle

Garden Club to Hold Joint Wayne County Meeting

Milton Garden Club and Orevilley Tuesday gathering invite members for a joint Wayne county meeting. The program at 7:30 p m includes an instructional talk by Ree Matin of the Wester Fu periment. early arrival urged to enjoy rose displays at Shitferly df sq Nursery, 760 S MH Street.

Milton Garden Jah Hag Ison Orevilley Garden Clubs Wayne County Shitferly Narsery Andy

Ford Coolman Weds Sally Ferguson In Ohio Salt Co. Chemist Ceremony

Ford Coolman a chemist for the Ohio Salt Company married Miss Sally Ferguson daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Ferguson Dayton. The ceremony occurred Saturday at 6 30 p m at the bride’s home. Coolman a Wittenberg graduate and member of the American Association of Commons Club and Theta Chi Delta fraternity will reside at 203 S Pardee St Wadsworth.

Sally Ferguson Robert Ferguson Dayton Ford Coolman Alfred Coolman Wadsworth Coolman Oxford Ecole Logo Coblman Ohio Salt . Company Wittenberg American Association of Commons Theta Chi Delta Galien S. Pardee Street

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Dr. J. Dutton U. B Shreve Invanders Pastime Theatre News Eveready Rustone B. & W. Oilco R. Swigart Sharon Congress Middle West Farm Credit Administration Rittmanites Indiana Brethren Church Brethren Society Syresisnte Cofunbhona Rosea Peonles Baby’s Ferns Ll. M Hoff North Meuiheater Moff Coursin Walter Mougey Adolph Rastorfer Mary Rastorfer Common Pleas Court Rastorfer W. W. Garver Sterling Estate Alton P. Glessier Clent Glessner Pickrel Bible School Scout News Woodmen Accident Co General Health Policy Clapper Cory Lowe Snyder Han Copter Hetiny Methodist Church Garden Club Salt Company
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