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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1941

Page

3

Hockensmith Granite Works Leader in memorial craft

The oldest enterprise in the territory since 1880 at 188 College Street Wadsworth is led by Richard Vemter and Frank C Hillard. They advertise modern methods and high standards in granite and marble memorials. Sates are made through Summit Medina and Wayne Counties and surrounding areas with monuments mausoleums markers and statues.

Hockersmith Granite Works College Street Wadsworth Richard—vemter Avnth Frank C Hillard Summit Medina Wayne

Printing Ink Firm Branch at Wadsworth Opens

An informational note states a Printing Ink firm opened its Wadsworth branch at 141 Fast Street about one and a half years ago to enhance service for growing demand. O. B. Johnson, with 11 years in the field, manages the branch, coordinating with clients and the area to apply modern methods and meet all needs.

Fast Street New York City Johnson Wadsworth

Citizens Bank of Wadsworth A Century of Service

Citizens Bank of Wadsworth Public Square marks 1873 founding with assets around 1 150 000 and a stable, conservative program. T J Sailors since 1933 serves as president and cashier, C E Jones heads the board, and L Kreider assists as secretary treasurer and assistant cashier. The bank offers savings and checking, safe deposit boxes, Christmas clubs, loans, and modern banking services.

T. J Sailors L. Kreider C. E. Jones

C. E. Dress Poultry Farm Ad Highlights Foods and Services

C. E. Dress Poultry Farm at Clark's Corners promotes springers and turkeys year round with farm produce groceries and cold lunch meats. Open 8 am to 9 pm seven days, deliveries in Wadsworth area, specializes in pork and beef November 15 to April 1, owner C. E. Dress and wife Mrs Sadie M. Dress run the business.

C. E. Dress Clark's Corners Wadsworth Akron Co. E. Dress Sadie M. Dress

Wadsworth Exchange Stock Features Farmers' Needs

Wadsworth Farmers Exchange Company offers Larto feeds, top farm machinery brands, and Tur ner's Elkhorn coal. Serving Medina Summit and Wayne Counties from 394 Main St Wadsworth the firm has grown over six years and gains market share through quality values. Partners G J Graff with 12 years experience and N G Kreider lead a six person staff emphasizing careful prompt service and dependable satisfaction.

Larto Turner Elkhorn Wadsworth Farmers Exchange Company Main St Wadsworth Medina Summit Wayne Counties G. J. Graff N.g.kreider

Auble's Experience Asset To Holmesbrook Supply Co

Holmesbrook Supply Co at Holmesbrook Hill Wadsworth carries builders and farming items within a 10 mile radius. Truck delivery available. Founded three years ago at current location. Credit due to R A Auble veteran with 70 years in the trade. Proprieter and staff of four ensure quality building and farming supplies.

Auble Holmesbrook Supply Co Holmesbrook Supply Company Holmesbrook Hill Wadsworth R. A. Auble

Rich Is Dealer Dodge Plymouth Agency in Wadsworth

Rich Motor Sales at 289 Broad Street, Wadsworth, operates a Dodge and Plymouth agency with five years at the current location. It offers complete sales and service on a modern basis to ensure customer satisfaction.

Dodge Broad Streets Wadsworth

Auto agency extols service after sale as motto

J. W. Rich, with twelve years in the field, runs the firm and upholds strong policies. Six capable employees provide after sale service, Mobil gas and oil featured. Body repairs cover any car make, with expert work and reasonable rates.

J. W. Rich Mobil

H Jerry Hall Trucking Firm Prominent Local Operator

H Jerry Hall is a well known trucking proprietor with 18 years in the field. The firm, at 135 Brod Street, Wadsworth, serves between Akron and Cleveland, insured loads, and operates 24 trucks with 22 trailers. 54 employees handle shipments with careful, compliant service and rapid response. Established 18 years ago, in larger quarters for 14 years to improve service.

H. Jerry Hall Trucking Company Brod Street Wadsworth Akron Cleveland Lrge H. Jerry Hall Stine Bastiness

Vast Record of Excellence For Wayne Co. National

Wayne County National Bank Wooster, Ohio, established 1845, continues a long tradition of service. Current officers include E S Landes president, E O Dix vice president, Edmund Secrest and David Taggart vice presidents, Robert R Woods cashier and secretary treasurer, W Q Gerlach assistant cashier. Assets total about 4 500 000 with services like savings and checking, safe deposits, clubs, mortgage handling, and estate administration support.

Ohio Wayne County National Bank Public Square Wooster E. S. Landes Wsoc Militilian E O Dix Edmund Secrest David Taggart Robert R. Woods W Q@ Gerlach

Wooster Famous Hardware Store Services Wayne County

Wooster Famous Hardware Store at 132 West Liberty Street Wooster continues a long tradition after almost 90 years in business J M Markley serves as treasurer L A Stauffer is secretary six employees staff the store which offers tools paints seeds garden tools and more Deliveries reach across Wayne County Motors needs flashlights and batteries are stocked The popular Speed Queen washing machine is a top seller

Wooster Hardware Company West Liberty Street Wooster J M Markley L. A. Stauffer Wayne County

First National Bank Is Valued Wise and Sound

First National Bank at 130 Main Street, Wadsworth, celebrates 40 years with assets of 2,191,456.71 as of April 4, 1941. Officials include W. A. Caine as president and chairman, G R. Brenneman and L. EK. Hartzell as vice presidents, R. J. Krabill cashier, and L. E. Irwin and D. L. Rohrer as assistant cashiers. The bank offers checking and savings accounts and mortgage services with guidance on banking and loans when feasible.

First National Bank Main Street Wadsworth W. A. Caine G R. Brenneman L. EK. Hartzell R. J. Krabill L. E. Irwin D. L. Rohrer

Akron Brass Defense Work Aims High Standards

Akron Brass Manufacturing Company in Wooster employs 20 locals under safe conditions. It serves the National Defense Program making brass goods like nozzles and couplings including Rocker lug and Ball type nozzles. A new building 125 by 34 feet has been completed, with officers Langher Freedlander Stettler Love and founder is 22 years in business, marking notable progress.

Akron Brass Manufacturing Company, Inc Spruce Street Wooster National Defense Tram London England G. Langher H. Freedlander H. L. Stettler J. M. Love

Hastings Model General Store overview and offerings

Hastings Model General Store in New Pittsburgh led by Robert Hastings offers meats groceries vegetables poultry and dairy with a complete line of plumbing hardware standard oil and gas materials. The shop also handles Wheeling channel drain roofing materials Rybolt Moncrief furnaces Kelvinator appliances and electric stoves open daily 6 am to 9 30 pm six days a week with delivery nearby and staff aimed at customer satisfaction.

Robert Hastings Pittsburgh Standard Oil and Gas Wheeling Channel Rybolt and Moncrief

Stein Attracts Realty Clients Entering Real Estate Field

In 1929 Norman B. Stein of 123 Broad Street Wadsworth entered real estate after 13 years as an auto dealer and gained acceptance for high service standards. He brokers homes and business locations, offers insurance through American National Fire and Aetna, and emphasizes courteous complete service to build confidence and ongoing business. Each Ohio county will send a 4-H club boy and girl to Camp Ohio August 11 to 15. attendees must be 15 or older. County participation varies and vacancies may be filled by other counties.

Norman B. Stein Broad Street Wadsworth Stein Ohio

River Jordan Net Navigable

The River Jordan has never been navigable according to historical records, a point highlighted in regional waterways discussions. No vessels have operated commercially on its main channel, and local authorities note natural shoals and seasonal flows prevent sustained navigation.

Jordan

Vast Fame Held By Realty Firm

The Allen Hartzell Dibbles Company, founded 1875 and incorporated 1914, is described as the oldest firm in its field in the tea era. It leads in real estate and insurance, offering exclusive property sales from 148 Main Street, Wadsworth. The firm handles property management, loans up to 75 percent, and writes all forms of life and auto insurance with officials including G. F. Allen president and F. D. Dailey in charge of life and accident policies.

Allen Hartzell Dibbles Company Valley View Acres Wadsworth Main Street G. F. Allen A. J. Brabill C. C. Fixler B. E. Coolman C. F. Mullen E and Calualty Insurance F. D. Dailey

Deficit of Rainfall Persists in Cleveland Area

Despite weeks of rainfall a 4.1 inch deficit for the year remained as of June 18 in the Cleveland area, highlighting ongoing moisture shortfalls.

Cleveland

Cheerful Rooms at Park Tavern Whdsworth

Park Tavern at 126 High Street Whdsworth offers 14 clean rooms with one bath two showers and four lavatories. Dining room serves meals including Smorgasband on Sundays. Established five years ago the modern tavern run by Mrs K H Mancherter emphasizes refined service and moderate rates for a reliable haven.

Park Tavern High Street Whdsworth K. H Mancherter

Archie Bar promoted to merchandising manager at Kroger Cleveland

Archie Bar, promoted to merchandising manager at the Cleveland branch of Kroger Grocery and Baking Co, with W. E. Carter making the announcement. Edward W. Havlik succeeds Bar as product operator after a career path from Kroger clerk to district manager in Cleveland.

Archie Bar Cleveland Kroger Grocery and Baking Co W. E. Carter Edward W. Havlik Barr Kroger Havlik

Pop Concerts Booked For July in Cleveland Public Hall

The third summer series at Public Hall in Cleveland continues in July with Friday and Saturday concerts featuring Vivien and Evelyn The Hour of Charm and Mary Van Kirk. July 4 week is skipped due to the Festival of Freedom in the Stadium under Rudolph Hingwall. July 9 features Margaret Speaks with the Cleveland Summer Orchestra, July 11 showcases Larry Adler, and July 12 presents Marjorie Phelps and Marian Matousek as soloists.

Cleveland Public Hall Lake Erie Vivien and Evelyn Hour of Charm General Electric Mary van Kirk Metro Politan Opera Rudolph Hingwall Cleveland Summer Orchestra Margaret Speaks Firestone Oley Speaks Ohio State Women's Glee Club Colummbus Larry Adler Marjorie Phelps Metropolitan’ Opera Marian Matousek

Bob Chester and His Orchestra at Cedar Point

Bob Chester and His Orchestra bring the popular Swing era act to Cedar Point for a full week of performances in the Grand Ballroom. Featured singers Betty Bradley and Bill Reynoldsjoin as the band aims to top Cedar Point’s record attendance this season. Reservations pile up as Independence Day events loom.

Bob Chester Cedar Point Dayton University Detroit Iis Bob Detroit Athletic Club Chester Band Cart Betty Bradley Thrush Benny Goodman Henry Busse Cretard Pia Hetty Chester Ben Berchie Cedar Boint Great Lakes

Festival of Freedom lights up Cleveland July 4 show

Northern Ohio's annual Independence Day observance unfolds at the Cleveland stadium on July 4 at 8 30 pm with Rosemary Lane headlining the Festival of Freedom. The program includes the Festival Orchestra, Rudolph Ringwall chorus, a moving pageant Our Freedoms, a flag colors ceremony, and a 20 foot signal light followed by the biggest fireworks display yet._MASTER OF CEREMONIES William Ganson Rose will narrate with Richart O Heren of WHK guiding community singing. The doors open 8 pm and the event is free to all._

Ohio Cleveland Stadium Cleveland Advertising Club Rosemary Lane Cleveland Freedom Orchestra Legion Rudolph Ringwall Frank J Merrick George F Bushler American League William Ganson Rose Miss Lane Richard O'Heren WHK United States Army Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard Robert N. Wilinj N.tches

War Undersecretary Defends Training Emphasis in New York

In New York the Undersecretary of War dismissed charges that the Army spends too much time on basic training. He argued the force is not a mass army but relies on a balance of men and machines. He cited 1917-18 ratios and called for more armored and motorized units than Germany today.

Pattertet New York Germany

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Hockensmith Granite Works Printing Ink Firm Citizens Bank Boon Public Square C. E. Dress Poultry Farm Wadsworth Exchange Rich Wayne Co Bn Wooster Akron Brass Hastings Realty BR. W. Havlik Alrchie Barr Bll Rayenolds Fruitealie and van “Apih
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