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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1926
Page
1
Council met with mayor, clerk, solicitor and all councilmen except D R. Lance. The regular pay ordinance and a safety fund appropriation transfer resolution were approved. The Grand View Tand Company subdivision within the incorporated limits was accepted as an allotment.
Father Ouimet of St Ann's church departed Monday evening by the Erie railroad to attend the Eucharistic congress from June 20 to 24. The event gathers about 7,000 delegates representing nations worldwide in the Catholic faith. The temple aims to honor the Lord Jesus Christ in the blessed government of Saltar.
The man killed by a train in Rittman is identified as Jacovich a laborer who worked in Creston truck farms He spent winter in Florida and had just begun work at Creston He came to Rittman seeking work and was on his return to Creston A roommate identified him.
Real estate transfers recorded in the Wooster court show J. H Fisher transferring to E. R. Lance a Rittman lot for 100 dollars and A. C. Hoover transferring land in Milton two to C G Hoover for 100 dollars.
Workmen repainted parking spaces last week on local streets in Rittman. The refreshed markings aim to improve rule compliance and reduce violations.
The Presbyterian church Sunday school held its annual picnic last Saturday on the Agricultural Experiment station grounds in Wooster. Attendance was good and amusements of all kinds were enjoyed.
Mrs C C Walker of northwest of town underwent an operation at Youngstown for the removal of a large growth. She is resting easily and will stay in the hospital for a week or ten days more. Friends are glad the ordeal is over.
Jacob Lambert III, a 70 year old resident of Elliott Street, suffered a paralytic stroke Wednesday afternoon. He complained of illness a week earlier but was alone in a room when the stroke occurred, breaking a window and becoming unconscious. He remained unresponsive until noon Thursday, not recognizing relatives.
Last Saturday a number of American Legion boys from Rittman were initiated into the 40 and 8. The degree was conferred by a Cleveland team at Cleveland. There are 11 from Wayne County who help to compose the Wayne County 40 and 8.
Mr Byron Stevens was robbed of about 70 dollars while showering at the Cleveland YMCA last Saturday. A thief entered his locker and took six dollars from a total of 78, leaving him short of funds.
James Galehouse recovering at home after a week at Mt Sinai hospital where he underwent an operation for Foitre. He was brought home last Saturday and at this writing is getting along very nicely.
About 130 Plank family members gathered Wednesday at the Wm. Brenneman home in Shinersburg. The crowd filled tables with a wide array of foods, leaving no one hungry.
The regular monthly community sale will be held at the bars of the Business Men's Association this week Friday at 1 30 o'clock. A consignment of 36 Holstein and Guernsey cows is on sale with hogs used cars and household goods among the listing. Buyers are urged to take advantage of these sales and prospectives are welcome to visit member stores.
The summer program started Monday as planned with sixteen students enrolled. All but one are taking two subjects each in the instructional plan. Superintendent Garver is personally tutoring the group.
John Mdona and Joe Gensiles clashedTuesday evening prompting Marshal Mills to intervene. They appeared before Mayor Bender Wednesday morning and pled guilty to fighting. Mdona paid fines and costs and was released. Gensiles bound over to the grand jury under $600 bond and also charged with carrying concealed weapons.
Mr C F Cash, manager for the Cleveland Southwestern at Rittman for several months, has resigned to reside in Akron. On Wednesday this week Mr P K Bruce, a salesman for the C S W Ry at Lodi, was transferred to Rittman.
Local friends of Mrs. Ida Freidt of Smithville announce her marriage on last Saturday morning at No. 0 o'clock to Mr. Eddie A. Short of Stryker Ohio. The ceremony was performed by Rev. I. W. Royer of Orrville at his home. The newlyweds will reside in Fulton County.
Notice to guarantors of the local Chautauqua association announces a Monday evening meeting on June 28 to elect officers and set committees for the year. Dates are August 0 to 13, urging guarantors and others to attend. Mr R S Miller will present material of interest. Gregg, Chairman.
The Kam Join Us group held a social in Boyers woods north of town on Wednesday evening last week. A good number attended and enjoyed games along with food including weiners bacon popcorn and coffee.
The committees from Rittman Autoclip American Legion Rotary Club and Rittman Businessmen's Association are to assemble at the Rittman Savings Bank Friday evening at 7 30 to formulate plans for this summer's annual community picnic.
County commissioners extended the tax deadline from June 20 to July 20. Treasurer Limb noted only a small portion of taxes had been received by June 20. Tax payments for Rittman and vicinity may be made at the Rittman Savings Bank, where tax books remain open until recalled to Wooster.
The W C T U will hold a White Ribbon recruit meeting Tuesday afternoon at 7 at Mrs Frank Longeneckers home. Mothers with children under six are invited to attend with their youngsters. A note of thanks is extended to neighbors of Doylestown Ohio for donations toward a purse honoring a local favor.
Robert McLaughlin’s production of the war comedy What Price: Glory continues at the Ohio Theatre in Cleveland for another week. The cast includes Louis Waldheim as Captain in Plagg, William Boyd as Sergeant Quirt, Jeanette Foxbee as Charmaine, with principal NY company members and Arthur Hopkins, original New York producer.
Mayor Reader relayed details of a midweek gathering hosted by Wang Construction Co with village officials and others as guests. He quipped about the crowd and praised Mr and Mrs Zeck as culinary artists while describing a 22 pound roast pig and plentiful fare enjoyed by all attendees.
The WBA will meet every two weeks during the summer with the next meeting scheduled for July 6. The notice outlines a regular schedule and aims to keep members informed of upcoming sessions.
Rittman Rotarians hosted an enthusiastic meeting featuring Dr John McDowell of New York who spoke after being invited through Rev. Platter at the Presbyterian Synod in Wooster Ohio. Dr Fred Snyder arranged music by the Cincinnati Bros. harp and violin, with guests Chas Smith and Byron Stavens among attendees.
Word has arrived that Joseph Gainer has arrived safely in his native land. He surprised his family and relatives, especially his mother, who had not seen him in nearly thirty years. He notes cold weather but crops are growing nicely.
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