Roosevelt warns on German aggression and moves to curb Nazi assets
President Roosevelt told Congress that Germany sunk the American freighter Robin Moor, an act he called ruthless and indefensible. He ordered the freezing of German assets in the U S and ordered German consulates closed by July 10, while restricting entry and stamping out German influence. Subcontracting efforts urged by Nelson in Pittsburgh to boost defense production, with regional OPM offices opening in Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Chicago. Prices and labor policies outlined amid rationing and anti hoarding actions. Agricultural and living cost updates noted, with Wickard stressing cheese and evaporated milk shortages and policies to lift farmer returns.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Germany
U S
Robin Moor
Italy
State Department
Selistice Department
Srecatour
Europe
OPM
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Atlantic
Oil and aviation measures push wartime conservation efforts
President Roosevelt ordered exporters to halt sale of oil to foreign markets without his approval and blocked shipments from Philadelphia to Japan to conserve oil. The Maritime Commission reported no American owned tankers carry oil to Germany Italy or Japan. Henderson urged refiners to hold price increases. The Census Bureau warned motorists could save 4.5 billion gallons of gasoline annually by reducing speed by 20 percent. Air Secretary Lovett announced plans to boost output to 50 000 planes per year and raise training to 30 000 pilots and 100 000 mechanics, with the Air Corps already a major portion of the Army.
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Roosevelt
Defense Petroleum
Ickes
Philadelphia
Japan
Maritime Commission
Germany
Italy
Henderson
Census Bureau
AIR
Lovett
Air Corps
Firestone County Health Inspector Named
The Wooster City and Wayne County Boards of Health voted to hire Miles Firestone of Chester Township as inspector to replace C B Parrett, whose resignation takes effect at month end. Firestone, son of Luther Firestone, has been a teacher and is known in western county areas. He will lead all county health inspection work and sanitation. W. W. Bodager of Rittman serves on the County Health Board.
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Tne
Wooster City
Wayne County Boards of Health
Miles Firestone
Chester Township
C B. Parrett
Parrett
Ashland
Firestone
Luther Firestone
County Health Department
General Sanitation
W. W. Bodager
Rittman
County Health Board
Sterling Carnival Ends Big Three Day Stand
The three day Band Carnival staged by the Knights of Pythias Lodge in Sterling closed late Saturday after a successful run. Ten dollars in cash was awarded nightly to attendees. The event featured diverse entertainment, band music, and a festive, oldtime carnival atmosphere, with operators promising a possible repeat performance later in the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Burbank
Lodi
Seville
United States Fleet Aids Japan After Historic Earthquake
The United States Asiatic Fleet relief force reached the Japanese quake site in the early 1900s to provide medical and police assistance and evacuate large numbers of homeless people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fireworks curfew urged by state lawmakers before Fourth
The piece urges easing fireworks noise for the sick and elderly, proposing two big days before the Fourth. It asks residents to limit celebrations to those days to keep peace and avoid police action. The call ends with a plea to consider public happiness and avoid disturbing others.
Personalities and Careers in Rittman business scene
Foster solicits in Rittman this week and next as the RITTMAN PRESS runs a special Personalities and Careers series. Rotary reports year’s work, retiring president C E Rhonemus and secretary W W Bodager, plus new officers Ed Elsass, R J Krabill, and Robert Hickin. Herman Robinet of Robinet’s Cut Rate joins. A Canton circus visit drew 20,000, with praise for vaudeville, aerialists, elephants, dogs, and large flags. Ralph Immel recovering at Aultman Hospital after knee surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Press
Foster
Rittman
C E. Rhonemus
W W Bodager
Ed Elsass
R. J Krabill
Robert Hickin
Herman Robinett
Canton
Ringling
Gargantua
Ralph Immel
Aultman Hospital
Ben Franklin Storefront Awning Makes a Long Canvas
A 48 foot stretch of storefront frontage is capped by a three part canvas that runs as one unit from a single crank. The feature is a standout element along the Ben Franklin facade observed by passersby.
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Ben Franklin
Orchids Again to the B and O Crossing Improvement
A brief note praises the Baltimore and Ohio crossing improvements, saying the blithe gesture contrasts with past complaints and delays as travelers cross the tracks more calmly.
Red Cross sewing meeting rescheduled to July 10
There will not be a Red Cross sewing meeting in Rittman until Thursday July 10. Workers are asked to note the new date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Rittman
Lincoln Highway Contract in Wayne County Awarded
Award for Lincoln Highway work on U S 30 Massillon to Wooster road in East Union township goes to W H Ringwald Sons Purdy Harring Mansfield for 347 492 with an engineer estimate of 371 980. Project includes grading drainage 4 concrete slab bridges underpass crossing elimination with Pennsylvanian railroad under Cleveland Akron Columbus line, monolithic brick and asphalt paving, 1740 miles length, completion by August 31 1942.
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Wayne County
U. S. 30
Massillon-Wooster
Union Township
W H Ringwald Sons, Purdy & Harring
Mansfield
Pennsylvanian Railroad
Cleveland, Akron, Columbus
Congress questions answered in Our American Government
Congressmen Patman of Texas prepared 252 questions and answers on how Congress operates in the booklet Our American Government. Thom has bought bulk copies and will mail one to any requester at Room 324 House Office Building Washington DC.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Wright Patman
Texas
Thom
Wabbinston
D. c
Former Rittman Minister Dies At Bellville
The Rev E G Hamton formerly of Rittman and later manager of Barnard Hamilton Jewelry in Bellville died June 20 in Bellville. Survived by wife Lulu of Bellville and daughter Mrs J C Goddard of Cleveland. Sister-in-law Miss Mary Gibler attended funeral services June 22 in Bellville.
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Rittman
Bellville
Hesheen
E.G Hamton
Bellvile, C. Om
Church of Christ
Barnard-Hamilton
Lulu
J C Goddard
Cleveland
Mary Gibler
Silver Dollars Awarded in Rittman Night Delights Merchants
Rittman held its annual Silver Dollar Nights with 43 participating merchants. At 8 p m Mr and Mrs Walter Noble of N Senecast claimed $30 while at 9 p m Mr and Mrs Will Fixler of Rittman RD North won $20. Joe Stefansen presented awards on the Broad Walk in front of Home Furniture Co. S Main St. Future draws will be held at various district locations with prizes of 15 and 20 dollars. The Civ Association sponsors the summer program and tickets are available from participating merchants.
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Rittman
Walter Noble
Senecast
Vera de Tores Griner
Will Fixler
North
Joe Stefanscn
Home Furniture Co
Keeling
Civ Association
Historic Rittman business names list from era archive
A compiled list of local businesses and shops including Strickland Chevrolet Hummel Auto Service Ralph Hardware Hershey & Rohrer Lance Bros. Bell's Quality Market Sparks Grocery Home Furniture A. L. Ebert Brenneman's Cordus Candy Kitchen W. W. Bodager Diana Theatre Robinett's Cut Rate Wenger Oil Kroger's Wald's Men's Wear Rittman Dairy Shadow- Rittman Savings Bank Sleepy Owl Cafe and other local merchants as recorded in the period directory.
Mary earns honor with first Trans Atlantic flight
In May 1919 three Mying boats began from Newfoundland to reach Portugal stopping at the Azores. The NC-4 under Lieut. Comdr. A C Read completed the flight arriving in Elishon on May 27, 1919. Navy men in Washington now have Spanish classes started by the local board of education. attendance is voluntary but regular once begun. Similar classes are expected in other Mary areas.
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Newfoundland
Portugal
Azores
A. C. Read
Elishon
Washington
Board of Education
Mary “Obhier
Barberton Marks 50th Anniversary With Civic Fiesta
Barberton prepares for its 50th anniversary celebration from Sunday through Friday July 5. Events include a united religious opener, Stratosphere Man show at 1 p.m., On Wings of Progress pageant at 8:30, Ben Bernie and his lads Queen's Ball at 10, a grand parade at 11 a.m., and a fireworks display at Lake Anna at 10 p.m. Leo Walsh heads the committee guiding planning for the large turnout.
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Barberton
United Religious
Ben Bernie
Lake Anna
Indians Lose Second Game In Doubleheader To Sterling
The Indians split a Sunday doubleheader with Sterling in warm sun at Rittman. First game ended 5 to 4 with T Cregg pitching the complete game for the Indians and Johnny Scraba leading the offense with three hits. Second game went to Sterling as the Indians defense faltered. Haldiman started for Rittman while Bradley pitched the win for Sterling. Donations from local merchants funded new bats and balls for the team. At Fredericksburg, a rainout shifted Sunday plans to a double header with first game at 1:30. Fredericksburg has shown strength and aims to challenge.
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Indians
Sterling
T Cregg
Halliwell
Johnny Scraba
Haldiman
Rittman
Dayston Felevingum
Bradley
Bodager Goffinet
Fredericksburg
Fredricksburg
E. Rittman
Notice on Fireworks Nose Rittman Officials Act
Village officials will enforce limits to curb firecracker noise in Rittman two days before the Fourth. Fireworks shooting before that deadline will be prosecuted due to complaints from sick and aged residents. CHAS HEFFELMAN, Marshal JOHN W BALDWIN, Mayor.
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Rittman
Chas Heffelman
John W Baldwin
Council Plans Oiling Street To Benefit Field
Village council Monday night moved to fund half the cost of oiling Stenecast entrance to the recreation field. If west-side property owners cover half, the village pays the rest to curb heavy traffic dust. Lytte Oil Co of Wooster to oil by blocks. a resident collects fees and pays the company. Council lack of funds noted. residents protest paving left others worse off.
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Firman Council
Counal
Lytte Oil Co of
Wooster
N First
N. Recond Sts
Fire Department
Medina Legion Show Frn. Attracts Local Boxers
The Medina Legion boxing show at Medina High School Stadium Friday night June 27 features three main bouts and six novice bouts. Local boxers are urged to contact George Laurenz e for participation. Chrisner of Akron referees all bouts. The article also notes Navy savings bonds and a brief history of military events and enlistment details.
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Medina Legion Show
Legion
Medina High School
George Laurenze
Medina
K. O. Chrisner
Akron
Legion of Medina
Cheese Factory Jubilee Set For July 10th
The Farmers Dairy Products Co announces the annual Mid-Bummer Jubilee on Thursday evening July 10 at the spacious grounds and plant near Rittman. Free entertainment and low dairy prices attract a large regional crowd, with J A Licchty to announce the program. Plan to arrive early for parking.
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Cheese Factory
Farmers Dairy Products Co
Om Teute 1
Rittman
J A. Licchty
Second Registration Day July 1 1941 in Eastern Wayne County
July 1 1941 marks the second Registration Day for men who turned twenty one since October 10 1940. Registrants in Eastern Wayne County report to Jacob's Garage Builds Ink 243 West Market Street Orrville Ohio from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Violations carry fines or imprisonment. Private Clark Berkey, Sterling, reassigned to Company H 3% Armored Regiment at Pine Camp New York. Private Ray B. Rogers moved from Camp Lee Virginia to Company G 53rd Quartermasters at Fort Benning Georgia. Private Norbert Reffert, previously at Fort Riley Kansas, transferred to Camp Funston Kansas.
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Wayne County
Jacob's
West Market Street
Orre Mille
Ohio
Clark Berkey
Sterling
Armored Regiment
Pine Camp
New York
Ray B. Rogers
Bittmin
Camp Lee
Virginia
53Rd Quartermasters Regiment
Fort Benning
Georgia
Norbert Reffert
Fort Riley
Kansas
Bee
Camp Funston
Fire call prevents major loss at Main Street home
Fire department responded quickly Monday to a blaze at 8 Main Street near the Theatre Building, owned by Frank Schlup. A kitchen range fire burned the flue and sent dangerous sparks into the attic through a chimney hole, narrowly avoided by the swift response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitumon
Main St
Bidg
Frank Schlup
First Ship Landing by a Curtiss Plane in 1911
On January 18, 1911 Eugene Wy of Curtiss flew the first landing of a plane on a ship the U S S Pennsylvania Lieutenant John Rodgers completed the first extensive flight by a naval aviator that autumn During World War I the Navy formed patrols to hunt German submarines with units in France England Canada An aviation detachment served with Italian forces on the Austrian front and a bombardment group operated against German submarine bases in Northern Belgium.
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Eugene Wy
Curtiss Company
Pennsylvania
John Rodgers
France
England
Canada
Belgium
Gains Without Profits Reported In Retail Prices
Retail business shows a steady gain in cities and villages nationwide with farm prices also rising. Higher costs of maintaining private businesses and farms may hinder prospects for larger profits. Donald L. Dick, June graduate of Ohio State University, traveled 125000 miles for education, commuting daily four years between Columbus and Zanesville.
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Labor
Perkins
Donald L. Dick
Ohio State University
Columbus
Zanesville
Rittman Press to Print Early Before Fourth of July
The Fourth of July holiday falls on Friday next week so The Rittman Press will publish a pre holiday edition on Wednesday for distribution. Advertisers and notices should file copy at The Press office by Tuesday noon.
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Rittman Press
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Donald M. Nelson
GPM
Pittsburgh
Nelgon
OPACS
Department of Justice
Federal Grand Jury
Department
Agriculture
Wickard
Syracuse
Firestone County Health Inspector
Sterling Carnival
Lincoln Highway
Sil
Leo Walsh
Iroians
Army Signal Corps
Army
Signal Corps
Fifth Corps
Fort Hayes
Calef
Washington, D
Navy
Defense Savings
Navy Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
Polar
United States Navy
Naval Reserve
Navy Recruiting Office
Federal Building
U.S. Navy
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