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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1931

Page

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ISALT CO. DOWNS HIGH SCHOOL IN ELEVEN INNINGS

In a long extra inning game the Salt Co beat the high school 6 to 4 after eleven innings. Adams hit a second inning homer for the high school while Reed and Sheets contributed key hits for Salt Co. Yarman and Bell pitched for the teams with four strikeouts each. Other notes include a parade to the train and a celebratory sendoff for the newlyweds La Vonne Steele and Byron Wilson.

Salt Co Reed Sheet Schreiber F Yoder Palmer Jake Yoder Saltmakers Kindly Zivkovich Stutzman Yoder John Veney Sault Co Whitman Kurtz Gilman

Dinner and Bridge Honors At Longenecker Home

Twelve covers for a four course dinner honored Miss Mary Beth Duncan of Dayton and Miss Mary Lou Stickles of Cincinnati at the H F Longenecker home Friday. Prizes went to Iris Hiers, Dorothea Steiner, and Josephine Gannon as consolation. A midnight lunch featured pink, green, and yellow sandwiches matching the room decor.

H F Longenecker Mary Beth Duncan Dayton Mary Lou Stickles Iris Hiers Dorothea Steiner Josephine Gannon

Julia Ann Huff Tent Postpones July Meeting

The Julia Ann Huff Tent of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War held a brief meeting at Mrs Luther Cummings home. After a short session, refreshments were served and it was announced that no meeting would occur on Friday July 3. the next gathering is scheduled for July 17 with invitation extended to all eligible members.

Julia Ann Huff Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Luther Cummings

Pythian Sisters Plan Big Day Outing

Four machines carrying 20 occupants of the Pythian Sisters left for Krumroy Thursday at 10 am. They will spend the day in a single big time with Mrs. Newman, a local order member.

Krumroy Newman

Cleveland social notes Betty Jane Finkle visits Joy Weiss

Betty Jane Finkle of Cleveland is spending several days with her cousin Joy Weiss, visiting in the home of Mrs. Weiss.

Betty Jane Finkle Cleveland Joy Weiss

Bouquet Gift from Mrs Boyes to Press Office

A decorative bouquet presented by Mrs P T Boyes to the press office highlights a spring to fall display. The arrangement includes large red poppies honeysuckle sweet peas bachelor’s buttons pinks hydrangeas buttercups rambler and June roses and a dark red velvet rose with few petals.

P T Boyes Lefes Hest Home West Virgin

Card of Thanks From the Fisher Family

We express gratitude for the help during our brother's passing. Thanks to Rev Ort Mrs N E Niles and Mrs Russel Rodenberg for their service and to Karl Gilman for efficient management.

Ort N E Niles Russel Rodenberg Karl Gilman

Garver Law Office Closed for Convention

The law office of W. W Garver will close Friday and Saturday June 26 and 27 as he attends the State Automobile association convention at Cedar Point.

W. W Garver State Automobile Association Cedar Point

Season Opens Big At Camp Manatee

Opening day at Camp Manatee Nanatwe Akron Area Boy Scout Camp was attended by Paul Sil Fugle. Siple entertained campers with Arctic tales. Over 200 Scouts are registered for week long sessions as more join in coming weeks. New senior officers oversee camp with Joseph Dunn Boone Ross Shenk Winston Smoyer Frank Vernotzy and Spencer Klein coordinating waterfront program and naturalist duties.

Sears Nanatwe Akron Stout Paul Sil Fugle Tug Byrd Expidition Eagle Scout Siple Nxt Rittman Camp Durinx Camp Manatee Joseph Joey Dunn Boone Troop Ross Shenk Crocketts Winston Winny) Smoyer 49Er‘s Frank Nocky) Vernotzy

Burglary Attempt Reported At Archer Home

Marshal Mills responded to a burglary call at 11 PM in Shinersburg. An unknown person attempted to enter the H C Archer residence after weeks of noises. The suspect fled southwest toward the swamps and remained at large.

Marshal Mills Shinersburg

Two Arrests Made Sunday by Mills

Last Sunday two cars were ticketed by Marshal Milla for traffic violations. Robert Snyder of Seville crashed the red Hecht at the square and paid $200 into the city funds. He appeared before Mayor Hanes I. Lomesday of Medina cut the corner of the square and appeared in the Mayor's office Monday.

Marshal Milla Robert Snyder Seville Hanes I. Lomesday Medina

Auto Club Convention Delegates Attend Cedar Point Meeting

Attorney W W Garver and Mr Frank Harter of the Rittman club depart for the State Automobile convention at Cedar Point this Friday and Saturday June 26 and 27. The gathering discusses highway projects state legislation and topics of interest to motorists.

W W Garver Frank Harter Delates Rittman Club Cedar Point

Girl Scout Meeting Awards Honor Health and Fire Merit

At the regular Girl Scouts meeting eleven scouts attended with three leaders Mrs Tom Galehouse Missean Alice and Wristlers present. A court of awards awarded Margaret Swartz a health winner merit badge and Loretta Tuley a fire prevention for second class. Next Wednesday the scouts will hold a stunt meeting.

Girl Scouts Tom Galehouse Alice and Margaret Swartz Loretta Tuley

Yale Fellow Donald Forrer Wins Fellowship and Prizes

Donald Forrer, graduate of Yale School of Fine Arts on June 17, earned a fellowship for advanced work next year and won prizes totaling 50000 dollars this year. He returned to Geno Sunday to spend the summer in Rittman Creston and Doylestown.

Donald Forrer Yale School of Fine Arts Mr Forrer Gnio Rittman Creston Doylestown

Acknowledgment of Kindness From Mrs Shook

Mrs. W. E. Shook thanks neighbors and friends for flowers and many acts of kindness during her illness.

Evalyn Knapp Injured in Cliff Fall Updates

Evalyn Knapp, the feature screen actress, sustained a fractured pelvis after a Monday fall from an 80 foot cliff but is described as now less dangerous than initially feared. She recently played the female lead in The Millionaire with George Arliss.

Evalyn Knapp Miss Knapp George Arliss

Keith Improves at Wads Hospital After Train Collision

Patrick Keith Sterling, a section foreman and father of six, is rapidly recovering from injuries after his car was struck by a BR&O passenger train near Sterling. Doctors expect release in about two weeks.

Wadsworth Hospital Patrick Keith Sterling BR & O Sterling Keith

Lovers Must Wait Five Days To Wed

A probate court notice requires all couples seeking marriage licenses to appear in person and file applications at least five and not more than 30 days before license issuance. The statute grants the judge discretion to waive the waiting period for good cause and grant a license any time after application.

Death notices for Maggie Kauffman Easton Ohio area

Maggie Kauffman aged about 48 died Sunday afternoon at her parents home in Easton after six months illness following an operation. Services were held at the home and Apostolic church with burial at Roher's Cemetery south of Rittman. Surviving are Ezra and Dan Kauffman of Akron, two brothers Russell and Walter, four sisters Lulu Lyde Newark Maudé Akron Mrs Earl Clark Cuyahoga Falls and Mrs Earnest Berger Easton and an aunt Mrs Andy Whitman of Rittan.

Margele Kauffman Easton Jacob Kauffman Ezra Dan Kauffman Akron Russell Walter Lulu C Lyde Newark N. J

Ice Cream Social Planned on Mrs Kirkpatrick Lawn

The Daughters of America plan an ice cream social on the lawn of Mrs Kirkpatrick on Main Street. The event is set for Saturday, June 27, with details incomplete in the notice.

D. of A. Notes Regular Meeting and Installation

The Daughters of America announce a regular meeting on Thursday July 2. All members are instructed to wear white for the installation of officers.

the Daughters of America

Program For U B Annual Picnic At Rittman Park

The United Brethren Saindsy schest and church picnic is set for Saturday June 27 in Rittman Central Park starting at p.m. Activities include balloon blowing contests cookie roting and many age group games. A picnic supper is planned for 6 P.M. with prizes for top contests.

United Brethren Rittman Central Park

Niece of Mrs Toland Wins Scholastic Honor

Miss Ruth Opal Crouse of Miller township receives a $6000 scholarship from the Woman's Permanent Emergency Association. A valedictorian graduate and Findlay College alumna, she plans to become a foreign missionary after completing Women's Medical College studies.

Toland Newport Nowa-Sun Newport Miss Crouse Mr. Toland I. Rittman Misa Ruth Opal Crouse Miller Township Ming Mrouse Newport High School Findlay College Findlay Ohio Womaun's Medical College of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Woman’s Permanent Emergency Association of Grmantown Misa Crouse Actool Martha Tracy Woman's Medical College Ann Preston Fiert Bellevue Stratford Hotel

Rittman Orchards Co Set for bumper crop yields

The Rittman Orchards Co directors met Monday night in Mayor Ianes’s office to plan marketing a likely bumper crop. They forecast about 10000 bushels of peaches and 15000 bushels of apples from 145 acres in eleven years of operation, with Manager Shook driving efforts.

Rittman Orchards Co Ianes Shook

Mrs. J. B. Hickin Heads to Southern California

Mrs. J. B. Hickin was due in Los Angeles Wednesday morning after departing Chicago Sunday at 2:30 by rail. She hurriedly left on word of illness in the family and has kin in Huntington Branch and Los Angeles. A prior auto trip to Chicago left at 3 a.m. with Mr. Hickin, son Robert, and Willard Hilty accompanying Mrs. Hickin westbound.

Mida Steele George Robinson Westerville Brosnias J .D. Wilson Robert Gould E. L. Steele Seville Martyn Steele Caveland Edith Whitney Eleanor and Judith Whitney West New York Columbus Phi Lambda Tau Rho Kappa Delta Sorority Vera Cruz Wilson National University of Mexico St David Arizona J B. Hickin Los Angeles Calif Chicago Ncas

Judge Starn Grants Creek Improvement Plan

In common pleas court Judge Starn approved a petition to dredge and improve Big Chippens Creek. Mayor Hanes John Wenger and W R Shook led Rittman supporters. a July 27 hearing may fix assessments if not appealed by Prosecutor Graven.

Common Pleas Court Starm Big Chippens Creek Hanes John Wenger W. R. Shook Rittman Board of County Commissioners Graven Sterling Portsea Rost Boston Thorsg

Busy Bible Class Plans For Picnic

The Busy Bible class of the U. T. church met with Mrs. Marble north of town on June 18. Eighteen members attended with a program of singing, prayer, and devotionals followed by a delicious lunch. Plans were made for a big August picnic at Rittman Central Park with families invited.

U. T. Church Marble Jesus Foglish Clark Mra Stearns Heffelman Rittman Central Park

Band Concert Series in Creston Begins July 1

A series of band concerts will be held in Creston each Saturday night from July 1 until early fall. A 26 member ensemble of Creston and Wooster players, under J. C. Smiley and DeVere Kauffman, will perform with strong local business sponsorship.

Creston Creston and Wooster J. C.smiley DeVere Kauffman Wooster

Local Church Delegates Attend Ohio Presbyterian Convocation

A Milton church tied delegation led by elders V A Garver and L L Haney and pastor Rev E gy Hindrickwin attend the eighth annual Ohio Presbyterian Convocation in session at Wooster college. Dr A P Higley of Cleveland was elected moderator of the Synod of Ohio. festivities mark the Synod’s Golden Jubilee with a Friday banquet and pageant featuring Governor George White as speaker.

A. Garver L. L. Haney Milton, Presbyterian Church E. Gy. Hindrickwin Ohio Presbyterian Wooster College Cleveland Presbytery Wooster Synod Synodical Society School of Missions A. P Higley Cleveland Calvary Presbyterian Church

Fragmentary Names Highlight Akron Event

Readable fragments show references to Mrs Homer Forrer and Mrs Arley Trent in Akron with an event involving a shop and Saturday. Details are incomplete.

Homer, Forrer Mra Arley Trent Akron Satui

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss LaVonne Steele Wilson Steele la ‘Vonne Becar Byron A. Wilson D. Wilson H C. Schiering Parma Adams Msburger Chp Veney Pythian Archer H C Archer Auto Club Girl Scout Yale W. E. Shook Evalyn Knapp Better Wads Hospital Maggie Kauffman Apostolic Church Roher's Cemetery Ebert D. of A. Notes U. B L. L. Toland Scholastic J. B. Hickin Southern California Judge Starn Grants Creek Presbyterian Synod PRAMS
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