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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1928

Page

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Delegates Return From Rotary Convention in Minneapolis

Gannon of Rittman and Heebsh of Orrville led Rotary Club delegates home after attending the Rotary International convention in Minneapolis. Delegates from three thousand communities gathered for discussions on peace and service. The city praised for hospitality and the Hanging Gardens of floral decorations drew visitors. Arthur Sayp addressed the gathering, with German Dr Elm Cuno among international delegates. The event was hailed as perhaps the greatest in Rotary’s history, ahead of the next Texas session.

Arthur Sayp Rotary International Elm Cuno Hamarg Germany Calhoun J

Easton Celebration a Great Success at Church Homecoming

Easton A. B. church marked its 51st anniversary with a Sunday gathering. Ladies organized meals and served a bountiful noon dinner for more than 200 attendees. Rev. Taylor of Greensburg and Rev. Kendall of Wadsworth spoke, Kendall noting 50 years in faith. The church spent 650 dollars, with 600 raised by subscription. Rittman attendees joined in the homecoming, and the church orchestra provided music.

Easton A. B Taylor Greensburg J. B. Kendall Wadsworth Kendall Lord Foor JU. B. Church

Phone Rate Hearing Postponed to July 18

The Public Services Co hearing on proposed phone rate increases, set for July 3, is postponed to July 18 at 10:00 a.m. Local groups Wayne County Farm Bureau and Wayne County Grange join in the delay, with communities Rakemionie Wooster and Millersburg mentioned.

Siouties Co Wayne Sounty Ferm Bureau Wayne Conn ’ A Grange Rakemionie, Wooster Millersburz Arcthe

Fellowship meeting draws seventy five attendees

The fellowship meeting and suppor sponsored by the Mt. Herman Men's class of the Presbyterian church attracted a 75 attendance. Creston, Jadckson and Seville churches were well represented. Garden of Appreciation. Jews Confined, Fo his, See 7 B, BIOKIN wt.

Mt. Herman The Presbyterian Church N ‘Creston Jadckson Seville

High School Team Dominates Firemen In Opener

Tut Kunkler starred on the mound as the High School squad walloped the Firemen in a clear first round win. Hilty, Baker, Morrison, and Halliwell contributed key plays as the visitors pulled ahead early and held the lead despite rain-affected delays. Standings noted for date.

Kunkler Hilty Sam” Baker Morrison Halliwell Nkler

Pavlic Nominated to Naval Academy at Annapolis

Milton Pavlic, nominated by Congressman John McSweeney, passed the entrance exam for the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland. He and his sister Therisa left for Washington DC and Annapolis for the process. Upon completion of plebe duties and academic start next October, Milton will remain for a summer cruise and return about a year from September with his first furlough.

Milton Pavlic United States Naval Academy Annapolis John McSweeney Pavlic Therisa Washington, D. C Annapoligia Faeigner Lassmen Pavlie Western Reserva United States Navy Milton Academy Theresa Avil East

Ed Whitman Involved In Car Accident Near Town

Sunday Ed Whitman and his two daughters were en route to visit a friend southeast of town when their car veered losing control and crashed into a roadside bank. The impact damaged the front axle and wheel as they approached a turn into a lane to the friend’s home.

Ed ‘Whitman

Barnard Hamilton and Good & Bickster Co Plan Move to Larger Quarters

A fragment indicates Barnard Hamilton and the Good & Bickster Co will move into larger quarters before August. Aimed to complete stock of household furnishings for the new location, the party expects to tarry briefly.

Barnard-Hamilton Good& Bickster Co

Newlywed Lane Couple Honored at Grange Shower

After a grange meeting, the newlywed Mr and Mrs Clayton Lane received a table of gifts from grange members. Mr S Conrad spoke as the couple opened packages and thanked friends. The event closed with best wishes from attending members at a late hour.

Oes Erange The Grange S. ©. Conrad Clayton Lane Lance Sralgu

Dance call from old time square dance

A spirited call sings of old time square dance moves. Syllables spell out faisons such as do-si-do swing partners kiss and promenade. The lively instruction evokes a rustic caller guiding couples to circle, swing, and return to seats.

Pardnefas

Enroute for Colorado After Visiting Ohioans

Mr. and Mrs. W. Heens daughter and son return home after four weeks visiting relatives in Taylorville Cedar Rapids Iowa and northern Anand. Mrs Geisinger resides at Stoninis. The report notes travels and family connections amid a brief homeward journey.

Denshter Taylorville Til Cedar ‘Rapids Towa Yisttan Puncle Anand Geisinger Stoninis Tory

Last Rites for Captain T. D. Wolbach Held Wednesday

Funeral services for Captain T. Wolbach were held at Hilliard & Son Parlors on Wednesday at 2 pm with burial in Woodlawn cemetery. Rev. C B Etter of Grace Lutheran Church officiated. Wolbach affiliated with the church and known as a Wadsworth photographer for fifty years. He was respected as one of the remaining G A K members at his death.

T Lites

Demonstrated Fire Fighting Method Demonstration

Last Saturday night a demonstration of the modern fire prevention method was given on the street by Mr H DeWitt advertising representative of the Interstate Chemical Co of Detroit. They announced they will support service stations in Fredericksburg and Mt Ops and seek cooperation to establish more stations in the community. Fire is a grave hazard and the public should take interest in fire prevention as about 160 people burn to death each year and $640000000 worth of property is destroyed by fire annually.

H. DeWitt Interstate Chemical Co Detroit Jast Fredericksburg Mt. Ops Tala Sartein

Bernice Snyder Dies. Obituary For Grover Snyder’s Daughter

Bernice, daughter of Grover Snyder, dies Wednesday at age unspecified. Report notes family relations and likely funeral arrangements.

Bernice Grover “Snyder Atierio Oon Grover Snider Bernice i Iman

Popular Rittman Pork Draws Crowds and Park Plans

The Rittman pork trade grows yearly as park activities expand. Rev B G Hamilton notes visits to Ashland Wooster and Mansfield with no city parks matching theirs. A $1.00 fee covered basic upkeep but proved insufficient. a $1.80 rate remains for 1928 with a possible $2.00 later. Upcoming park events include Burkholder reunion June 20 Altar Society July 12, Lutzreen July 28, Farmer-Begwin reunion July 29.

Rittman Amdi Odga B. G. Hamilton Ike Ashland Wooster Mansfield Reg&roome Playeronni Burkholger Altar ‘S Teisty Lutzreen Farmer-Begwn

Entertains Honor of Brother at Simnday Aifndeim

Mrs Cecenta Zeigler entertained at a Sunday afternoon honor for her brother Airana Mys. Bu ward Gominey who has been visiting here for several weeks, with guests including Mr and Mrs key Miss Mary Dapary of Aktory of Canton Mr and Mrs Gus Reinet ian ter Lilida and Ros Seanger Mr and Mrs Poo Petits Mr and Mrs P B Trester and Mrs Charles Goffinet of Sterling.

Cecenta/Zeigler Simnday Aifndeim Airana Mys Bu ‘Ward Gominey Sevral Feafeeak Key Mary-Dapary Aktory of Cannton Gus Reinet Ianter Lilida Ros Seanger Poo Pétits P. B. Trester Moff Charles Goffinet Sterlific

Fragmented OCR note on charges and services

Brief, unreadable OCR fragment mentions interest, fees, and services with unclear context or entities. No decisive events, dates, or proper nouns identifiable for a confident summary.

Rumored can factory site eyed for city growth

Local reports say a can factory may locate in the city within two months, bringing 35 initial workers rising to about 196. The Ohio Boxboard Co. would benefit from local supply needs as the St Louis Can Co. expands with branches in several cities, aiding local can and board production. The deal reflects continued industrial expansion and room for new enterprises in the area.

Iitic City Ohio Air Co Tims R. @. Can Co St Louis Galt, Company Ohio Boxboard: Co

Anderson Lance marriage unites Miss Rather Anderson and Clayton Lanes

On Saturday June 10 at 6 30 pm at Acme Lutheran church Miss Rather Anderson and Clayton Lanes were married Rev HL Lubold of Wadsworth performed the ceremony Attendants included Mir ana MTe Floyd Reader Fredericktown Miss Dortha Lace Atyrling Miss Dom thea Steiner Hutthan Miss Clara Blanche Stathon and Mary Wirth Sterling Mr Harry derson and others The bride is Mira A Anderson of near Stftmian and taught in the Rittman school for five years The groom is son of Mr and Mrs B H Lane west of Sterling

Acme Lutheran Church Rather Anderson Isir Clayton Lanes Iarringe HL Lubold Wadsworth Ana Mte Floyd Reader Fredericktown Dortha Lace Atyrling Misa Dom Thea Steiner Hutthan Clara Blanche Stathon Mary Wirth Sterling Harry Derson Ron Rise Andarsds Celia Bns Dor Schorlg Willara A. Anderson Rittman School B. H. Lanéos Sterling

First Street School Blog Gets Building Improvements

The First Street school blog notes improvements to the building sash to cut wind seepage. The upgraded sash is expected to save significant fuel by preventing drafts and improving sealing of the school building.

First Street

Friday Bridge Party Honoring Mr and Mrs MacMillan

Laat Friday Mr and Mrs Frank Brtyder hosted a bridge party with friends in honor of Mr and Mrs MacMillan and Miss Estella Amatute of Sterling. The MeeMillone and family were visiting at their parents home and plan to visit Olto.

Frank Brtyder Bridge MacMilén Hatrige Estella Sterling MeeMillone Dave Rich Oltlo

Local boxing event signals spring activity reborn

A sparse report notes Herbert Money as assistant captain commissioner for the district presiding at a boxing test event. H B Brakend and Henderfoet figures are mentioned with plans for the organization to resume activity after years of dormancy. The meeting occurred under J O U A auspices as teams prepared for spring sport openings.

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Easton 'i Ses Tire Downs Firemen Toreador Legion Whitman Hascident Xarches Zwar ON Colorado T. D. ‘Wolbach Anderson fLenderfoot Miss Pardee Sigler Aas Ashland Hospital Mars Pardee Cleveland, Sun
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