Rittman youths at Boy State and club updates
Vernon Keating and Mack Stetler led Wayne County boy delegation to Boy's State at Columbus under American Legion supervision. Rittman Rotary Club registered 100 percent at the 30th International Convention in Cleveland. Troop 410 scored 1416 of 2600 at Camp Manatos camporee in Akron. Russell Snyder, 16, to tour Washington DC with Boy Scouts and attend Camp Manates. trip expenses covered. New plant progress for 17000 dollar water softener. Breeman Jones Inc of Cleveland contracted. foundation nearly ready to pour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Keating
Mack Stetler
Rittman
Wooster
Wayne County
Operaton
Fair Grounds
Columbus
American Legion
Rittman Rotary Club
The
Rotary Club
Cleveland
Ohio Boxboard
Akron
Camp Manatos
Washington, D. C
United States
Camp Manates
Russell Snyder
R. D. Snyder
South Fourth 81
Breeman-Jones, Inc
Picnic date set at Summit Beach Park this July
Preliminary plans announce the annual community picnic at Summit Beach Park for Saturday July 18. The issue also lists numerous local social notes including weddings, reunions, travel, and family visits across Rittman Wooster and nearby towns with many names and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit Beach Park
Petit
Peter Maine
Doylestown
Ohio
Co. D. St. Clair
Olla Podrida Club
Chippewa Lake
Almanac fragment from 1776 and 1916 events
Incomplete almanac style notes reference British forces under Howe at Sandy Hook in 1776 and a July 1st mention of the Somme battle in 1916 with garbled extra terms. The readable items point to historic military events but lack coherent details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaturday
Howe
Sandy Hook
RITTMAN FOLKS IN PICTURE AT BEARON JOURNAL
A lively scene features ML R Beachy and son Robert in a caramiling action, with V A Garver also photographed. The piece notes a moving picture record of local council proceedings, including a $100 sewer project debate and a sharp moment where Clerk MacCracken refutes spending from the treasury. The article ends with a wartime information file comparing naval ranks to army equivalents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
R. Beachy
Robert
Bearon-Journal
V .A. Garver
Presbyterian Rvnod
Augh McCracken
Baldwin
Mac
Council
Seville Garden Club Visits Milton Garden Club
The Seville Garden Club will visit Milton Garden Club on Tuesday evening July 2 at the Zook homes south of town. Miss Mary Fixler will show garden films from Seville. Roll Call Garden Poems and talks on mid-summer blooms follow with hostesses arranging music and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seville Garden Club
Milton Garden Club
Zook Homes
Town
Mary Fixler
Seville
Charles Younger
Fannie
Liechty
Roy Ashbrook
Younger
A. E. Hostetler
L. Hickman
Emma Jordan
Panama Canal Through Gaillard Cut and Volcanic Facts
Navy rules forbid bringing matches aboard ships except safety triggers. Gaillard Cut through solid rock in the Panama Canal features Gold Hill at 602 feet and Contractor's Hill at 405 feet. A 1790 eruption of Kilauea on Hawaii’s Hawaii island destroyed an army. it remained inactive until 1924. Kilauea is noted as the world’s largest active volcano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Gaillard Cut
Culebra
Gold Hill
Contractor's Hill
Eilauea
Hawaii
Kilauea
Sated Lion Aloof From Games Among African Herds
A satiated lion becomes indifferent to games and animals, allowing zebras and other plains life to approach closely. The behavior shows how a well fed lion can even pass through a herd without disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Die Wacht am Rhein in German military song era
The song Die Wacht am Rhein, written in 1840, gained popularity with German soldiers during the 1870 Franco Prussian War. It reflects patriotic sentiment and music tied to military history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhein
France
Rittman Merchants Beat Creston Moose In Low Scoring Pitchers’ Duel
Tom Craig pitched a complete game for the Rittman Merchants allowing 1 run while striking out 12 as they defeated the Creston Moose 3 1. Bob Simonton led Rittman with two hits in four at bats. The Moose opened scoring late, but Rittman answered with two runs in the fourth and another in the sixth. Roy Larkins pitched all nine for Salt in a separate note. Rain canceled games Monday to Wednesday as the ball diamond stayed wet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Craig
Rittman Merchants
Miller
Creston Moose
Cres
Moose
Craig
Bob Simonton
Rittman
Abha Ferguson
Gorby
B. Simonton
Turner
Steiner
L Rosenberg
Moyer
Gasho
H. Miller
Arnold
Keltz
ETO Lehmanny
Montgomery
Mayer One
Chase
Barberton St Marys Edges Ohio Salt 3 1
Barbert on St Marys defeats Ohio Salt 3 1 in a under lights game at the recreation field as only two of six scheduled games have been played this week. Ohio Salt dropped a close contest to Barbert on last Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Rizer
Rosemary Holzheimer
Frances Polk
Cleveland
Rizor
Charles Fellenstine
St. Joseph's Church
Rizer
Wek
Recreaton Field
Ohio Salt
Bar
Rittman Rebels Fall In Doubleheader To Barberton
The Rittman Rebels were defeated twice by Barberton No. 8 S in a Sunday doubleheader 13-6 and 1-0. In game one Gasho and Berger took the loss amid weak support as Rittman rallied for five runs in the third. Misura edged Haldiman 1-0 in a pitchers’ duel in game two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Rebels
Barberton No. 8
Rebels
Mike Gasho
Nelson Berger
Rittman
Haldiman
Misura
Reebers
Portage Path Field
Portage Lakes
Rittman Rebel
Emch’s
Rittman Merchants
Rise in Rail Traffic Spurs One-Speed Freight Vision
New York special reports freight traffic has surged about 30 percent since mid May, fueling talk that a business upturn will push adoption of one-speed railroads. Roller bearings on freight cars could let cargo trains match passenger speeds, with fresh box cars already being rolled out for high-speed service. Observers say equipment shortages will arise in any large expansion, accelerating the shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
N. Y
Western
Timken Roller Bearing Company
Cantoo
Ohio
Church Services and Programs Schedule
Sunday services begin with Sunday School at 9 15. Morning worship at 10 30 features a sermon Let Us Act Our Age. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 discusses You Haven't A Chance led by Frank Webmner. Evening Service at 7 30 includes a sermon Jesus and Personal Work. Follow up on his first interview noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonah
Independence Day
Christian Endeavor
Frank Webmner
Jesus
United Brethren Church Service and Events
Rev C J McGee leads services at 723 Sain Street with 1030 worship and 730 evening services in charge of Otterbein Guild planning a missionary program. Bible school at 930 led by Paul Johnson. young people meet at 645. Guild retreat at Camp Crag July 5 7 with members attending. Midweek services Wednesday 730 for Juniors and Young People.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Paul Johnson
Maurice Simpson
Otterbein Guild
Camp Crag
Thief Breaks In At Bell's Market Nighttime Entry
Raymond Bell's Meat Market was entered through a rear window Wednesday night and between 35 and 40 dollars in silver was taken. Several suspects have been questioned but no arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Bell
Real Estate Transfers Listed for Rittman and Creston Lots
Hattie Sigler and Hallie and Marshall Brooks Smith transfer to Charles E Wilson Rittman lots for 1. Byron Eugene and May Beatrice Neiswander to Frank B Killian Doylestown lot for 2500. Clara Ziegler to Henry F Whitman Rittman lot for 550. Dora R VanNover to William Davis Creston lots for 1. William and Eva M Long to Gladys Long 19 acres in Chippewa township for 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Sigler
Hallie
Marshall Brooks Smith
Charles E. Wilson
Rittman
Byron Eugene
May Beatrice Neiswander
Frank B. Killian
Doylestown
Clara Ziegler
Henry F Whitman
Dora R. VanNover
William Davis
Creston
William
Eva M. Long
Gladys Long
Chippewa Township
Profilograph trims friction with mirrored precision
The Profilograph uses a beam of light reflected through mirrors to record surface irregularities to one millionth of an inch on paper. Timken Roller Bearing Company applies the instrument to roller bearing parts to eliminate tiny surface flaws and minimize friction, allowing locomotives to run thousands of miles without issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing Company
Last Will of Josephine Dietry Filed for Probate
Probate documents show Josephine Dietry of Chippewa Township leaving her estate after debts and funeral expenses to four children Julius Louis Ame1 and Ernest Dietry and to grandson Ernest Milhoff, to be divided into five equal shares. Next of kin include Amel Dietry of Barberton Ernest Dietry of Doylestown Julius Dietry of Barberton Louis Dietry of Doylestown and grandson Ernest Millhoff of Barberton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Dietry
Chippewa Township
Julius
Louis
Ame
Ernest Dietry
Ernest Milhoff
Amel Dietry
Barberton
Doylestown
Julius Dietry
Louis Dietry
Ernest Millhoff
Fetzer estate statement filed in lieu of inventory
Earl G. Fetzer, co-executor, filed a statement in lieu of inventory and appraisal listing real estate about 1500 dollars and personal property about 1054.50, approved by the probate court. John J. Hiltbrand of Chippewa Twp. has been filed with the probate court. The 1924 will directs that after debts and funeral expenses, the entire estate shall descend to Louisa M. Hiltbrand for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl G. Fetzer
Amanda A. Fetzer
Creston
John J. Hiltbrand
Chippewa Twp
Louisa M. Hiltbrand
Local divorce filing lists Raff and Hanes in Rittman
Harold L. Hanes of Rittman a railroad employee and Ruth Raff of Rittman are named in a domestic filing. Rev. Hendrickson of Rittman is noted in the record as involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold L. Hanes
Rittman
Ruth Raff
Rev. Hendrickson
Choir Practices Announced by Local Church Leaders
Adults led by Mrs. C. J. Mee Gee Mrs. Paul Johnson and Rey McGee direct adult choir practice. Adult choir meets Wednesday at 8 30. Young people's choir practice Friday at 7 30 directed by Edwin McGee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Mee Gee
Paul Johnson
Rey. McGee
Edwin McGee
First Baptist Branigan Halls Service Schedule
Branigan church led by Pastor Echols offers Sunday School at 10 am. Young People meet at 7 pm with preaching at 7 30. Special music Sunday evening at 7 30. Prayer meeting is on Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s
St Ann’s Church Notice for Father John T Farrell
Morning services at St Ann’s Church run 7 and 9 00 a m with evening services throughout the week. Father John T Farrell is listed in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann’s Church
John T. Farrell
Rittman Church Service Schedule Notice
Rittman Church of Christ announces morning worship and communion led by Minister V. Goodale with sermon on Christian Patriotism. Evening service at 7 00 led by Harold Johnson with topic Looking Ahead. Ralph Fixler, superintendent, presides as church official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Church of Christ
Goodale
Harold Johnson
Missionary Program by Otterbein Guild at Church
The Otterbein Guild chapter of The United Brethren church will present a missionary program this Sunday evening June 30 at the church. The event includes a playset titled Wars and A War by Carrie L. Pratt, recitations, music, a candle light service, and a devotional led by Marjory Schumecher. Participants cover several guild members and local girls with piano by Delphine Haldeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otterbein Guild Chapter
The
United Brethren Church
F-st
Ohio
Damn Crag
Rittman
Carrie L. Pratt
Naomi Freeman
Delahne Holdeman
Betty Wilson
Pauline Shook
Glorie Ann Stocker
Donna Dean Stealminer
Margaret Ann Stutz
Twila Shook
Bette Matz
Marjory Schumecher
Iris Stutzman
Joan Vor Rodenberg
Waldine DeFoe
Fleann
Frances Simncon
Marrella Simpson
Marcella Simpson
Delphine Haldemen
Rittman Chapel
Otterbein Guild
C. J. Mcee
Brethren Church Group Spends Week at Buckeye Camp
Progressive members of the Brethren Church traveled Sunday for a week at the Y M C A Buckeye Camp near Akron. The group includes Ruth Arwood Helen Brickel Betty Hostetler Merle Pifer David Blatter Eldine Walters Virginia Walters Clair Brickel Martha Hoover Leonard Blatter Gene Hoover Betty Schultz Roberta Adams Bernard Adams Joan Faber Jack Mills Anita Jaques Jimfor Jaques Bruce Brickel Kathryn Shanklin. Bible study classes in the morning rec and vesper campfire services in the evening complete each day at Buckeye Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren Church
Buckeye
Akron
Ruth Arwood
Helen Brickel
Betty Hostetler
Merle Pifer
David Blatter
Eldine Walters
Virginia Walters
Clair Brickel
Martha Hoover
Leonard Blatter
Gene Hoover
Betty Schultz
Roberta Adams
Bernard Adams
Joan Faber
Jack Mills
Anita Jaques
Jimfor Jaques
Bruce Brickel
Kathryn Shanklin
Buckeye Camp
Alaska Flag Adopted in 1927 Design by 13-year-old
The Alaska flag was adopted in May 1927. A $1000 appropriation by the legislature funded sending the young designer to Washington to present the flag to the United States. The flag features eight gold stars for the Great Bear on a blue field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Washington
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rittman Press
Pearl Bair
Joseph de Roche
W. W. Wagar
Sigler
Barperton
Hinckley
Sigler Hotel
J. C. Sigler
Barnard & Hamilton Jewelry
Opera House
Fitzgerald Warber
Frank.e. Speicher
Mary E. Becker
Presbyterian Parsonage
Overt
Presbyterian Church
U. B
Davy
Longenecker
Geraldine Cristee
Sheron
Mrs
James Hindle
Grant St
Leonard Over
Shirley
Gene
East
George Powell
Wright St
John Bschaefer
Valley City
C. J McGee
East Ohio
Missionary Societies
Canton
Zella Meeser
Buddy Relome
Wadsworth Fwentiel
Mhe Flether Amstuts
Menutt-Gilleenie
Charles Rishon
Sweyn
Reville
Warren Clapp
Etta Mark
Tavior Wilson
West Virginia
T Sheng
Wacshington D. C
Geraldine Adams
Fasten
Wadsworth Municipal Hospital
J B. Galehouse
Taylor Wilson
Marry Wirth
Henry Wirth
Sterling
Orion Schaefer
Billy Dawson
Tom McNutt
L. BE. Amstutz
E. G. Yochheim
Walter Saunders
Cee Zimmerman
Bob Saunders
Cincinnati
Billy Hendricksons
Richard Grant
Amp Harkness
Willoughby-on-the Lake
E. S. Hendrickson
Lawrenceville
WN. J
Dudley Willcox
Harry Schaad
Wadsworth Hospital
Almanac
Fandi
Gettysburg
Edison
Generas
Rittman Ball Games
Berton St
Barberton ST. Marys
R. R
Milton Presbyterian Church
Rev. E. &. Hendrickson Telephone
Second St
C. J. McGee
Sain St
Probate
Natural History
NDIA
Lincoln Nextscape
First Baptist
Branigan Halls
bin Echols
Ralph Fixler
Church Guild
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