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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
8
Ye 2 CoB reports a 6:15 p.m. prayer meeting led by J H Brown on Thursday evening at the church. Choir practice follows at 7:30 p.m. under O Pa ey cag beet poder supervision.
Rev. John B. Hobart presides at morning service at 9:00 a.m. and evening service at 6:80 p.m. Sabbath School at nine, Endeavor groups at 10:06 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Pastor Hobart at the Presbyterian church begins Sunday morning sermons urging a re-affirmation of Reformation doctrines. The piece notes the five hundredth anniversary of John Hus’s martyrdom and references a prior history review from the Apostles to Wycliffe.
The notice lists a Sunday program with Sabbath School at 2 00 p.m preaching at 3 00 p.m and a prayer meeting Friday at 7 30 p.m all are welcome to attend.
St Ann's Catholic Church schedules mass at 9 30 A M in Rittman every other Sunday during winter months, guiding parishioners to confirm dates with the church.
Correspondence notes active surveyors at work on paving a roadway likely to become an accomplished feature soon. The write up speculates autos bikes and buggies will travel to Akron on a solid road in season and ponders social changes church attendance may face. The piece mentions local tradesmen departures mischief at the parsonage porch and staff actions at the telegraph office.
Mary Petit returned home after a short visit with Prom relatives ASMre Joseph Peters returned to Canal Fulton after a few days visit with G A Ott and family at Doylestown. Grover Wiese and wife of New Washington and Helen and Esther Capes of Navarre visited Fred Whitman and wife. Mrs John Miner Jr of Akron visited here last week. Mrs William Smith of Cleveland spent the weekend with her parents. A crowd from Doylestown attended Canal Fulton Sunday. The Whitman reunion drew many, with ball games races and fine music after a reception for Rev Edward A Fashnuche appointed pastor of Sts Peter and Paul Catholic church.
James Collier is suffering from a severe eye injury after being struck while trimming trees last week. A specialist visit occurred on Saturday for treatment. Local residents include Mr and Mrs Harpester of Cleveland and the Shosk family of Mont Valley, along with L C Carmen and family of Barbertop. Sunday visitors were Mr and Mrs George Bechtel and Frances and George Nah of Akron. The Doublebee boys returned home to help Fred celebrate his birthday. Ruth Johnson cut her hand peeling a pineapple last week. several stitches were needed by the doctor.
The Georgetown serial reunion drew a modest turnout with many attendees from local families and friends. Guests listed include Mr and Mrs WF Starn of Simthville, Mr and Mrs J C Rohrer, H Long and family of Rittman, and several Starn, Winter, Stemer, and Sweinhart relatives. Local residents attended children’s exercises at Paradise Union church and visits to neighbors’ homes filled Sunday.
A garbled church notice states that Mikey Westenberg began evening services at Kent and Hart Balabath, with plans to run from Sunday to Sunday and through the week, mentioning L J Dalabath and a Wednesday to Sunday schedule.
A fragment shows a community urging action on a proposition related to an electric line project. The note, signed by E. A. Norton, calls readers to participate and support bringing the proposition to a successful resolution.
A Saturday meeting at Dr. Buchanan’s home in Smithville formed a general franchise committee to work with the local franchise and right of way group. Progress hinges on securing right of way. surveying is done and payments made, but land access remains the main obstacle to rapid construction.
The State Fair announces a contest awarding three year scholarships at the College of Agriculture. Two boys will win free trips and be entered in a live stock judging contest at the fair. Entries close with eligibility tied to county votes and district superintendent approval. Dates span August 30 to September 3, 1975.
Governor Willis addressed a large crowd in Piqua Ohio on June 12 voicing strong support for the Junior Contest work promoted by the Agricultural Commission He denied opposition rumors saying he favored and encouraged the program both before and during his governorship He noted he had paid the expenses of the top corn on one acre winner in his district and urged boys to compete in useful games for Ohio boys and girls.
Taxes for Milton Township Sterling School District and Rittman Village will be collected by us after June 25 and by July 3 1915. A one day Sterling collection at Sterling Grocery Ohio on June 29 1915. Rittman Savings Bank note asks bring last tax receipt.
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