United Cigars Beat Loyal Oak 8 5 In Slim Contested Softball
Butch Castor delivered pivotal relief pitching as United Cigars beat Loyal Oak 8 to 5 at Rittman Athletic Field. Rittman tied the series by evening the score with timely hits from Adams Castor and others. The Cigars moved to 8 and 1 on the season and have two more games this weekend against Orrville R S and Wadsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butch Castor
United Cigar Softball Club
Loyal Oak
Rittman Athletic Feld
Rittman
Rauschenberg
Brodbeck
Kunkler
Halls
Oak
Adam
Castor
Adams
Ciears
Cigars
Boyce
Hoover
Nice
Wadsworth
Easton
Rittman Union
Orrville R. & S
Orrville
Boyce's home run breaks stalemate in Chester match
Rittman United Cigars thumped Chester 2-1 under lights for their ninth win of the season and first night game. Chester scored first on a run in the first inning, Kurtz singled and Bell reached on a fielder's choice. From there a pitching duel unfolded as Russ Bell and Hartman held the line until Boyce belted a go ahead homer in the eighth, one of five Cigars hits with two extra base blows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman United Cigars
Chester
Cigars
Kurtz
Bell
Bi’ Boyce
Russ Bell
Hartman
Sterling Croquet Fans Anticipate Shreve Duel
Sterling, June 26. Croquet crowds gear up for a return date with Shreve as local players James and Harold Miller Paul Marbach and Glen Reynolds push to narrow the season gap. After a 6 50 victory at Shreve Monday and four wins in five, hopes rise for a sweep and a world beating claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Shreve
James
Harold Miller
Paul Marbach
Glen Reynolds
Satissy
UU. S
Wadsworth Dairy Edges S. M. Team In Close Baseball Game
The S. M. Team loses to the Wadsworth Igdly Dairy team in a very close Sunday contest at Wadsworth, 72 to something. Names like The Stainer and Maibach appear, but dates and full scores are not filled. Ora Lance is ready to list any team once details are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stainer
Maibach
Wadsworth Igdly
Atr Wadsworth
Ora Lance
Subscription Still One Dollar For The Rittman Press
The special price for subscription to The Rittman Press remains one dollar for one year. The solicitor recently employed has been called to other work and efforts are being made to obtain another solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Press
Travel on Great Lakes with Thomas Couple
Mr and Mrs A E Thomas depart Sunday for a weeklong Great Lakes vacation traveling by steamship to Duluth Minnesota and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
A. E. Thomas
Duluth
Minn
Chicken Minus Eyes Is Latest Novelty
A chicken hatched without eyesight, and then without eyes, is being cared for by Mrs. Osa Snyder of Fifth Street Here is one for Ripley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osa Snyder
Fifth, Street
Ripley
Fear-Dale: Firemen search pit for missing Dale Rook
Firemen hunted the 40 to 50 foot deep Wadsworth brick yard pit tonight seeking the body of 18 year old Dale Rook who vanished during a dipping party near Rittman. His companions last saw him returning across the pool seeming unharmed before he failed to rejoin them at 5:30. Witnesses said Rook’s parents, distraught over a previous disappearance of a daughter in 1932, fear the worst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth
Dale Rook
Dale
Metro Kratchen
Rook
Eilene Ditch
Lucille_ Allison
Rittman
Russell Kitchen
Pastime Theatre
Ixratefen
Kraichen
Marshal Morgan
Eighty two to get school certificates at Presbyterian service
Eighteen eighty two pupils will receive certificates at a Friday evening program at 7 30 p m to summarize the Cooperating Protestant churches school work. Enrollment stands at 119 the largest in years with Miss Evelyn Traffer as Dean and teachers Miss Eula Blatter Rosemary McGee and others guiding beginners. A free will offering is requested to help permanent support of the school and about 65 dollars is needed for the school user.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Evelyn Trarfer
Eula Blatter
Rosemary McGee
Heginners
Aare BE. S. Hendrickson
C.cj. McGee
Edith Secrest
Doylestown Adopts New Liquor Control Ordinance
Doylestown passes an emergency liquor control ordinance setting hours from 6 am to midnight and banning sales on Sundays and election days. The rules bar sales to habitual drinkers or intoxicated individuals and to anyone under 18, with fines from 25 to 100 dollars for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doylestown
Ohio Bank Deposits Jump In First Four Months
Ohio banks saw deposits rise by 81.55 million dollars in the first four months of this year compared with 1999, while total resources for 727 banks in the state increased by 97.905 million. The Ohio Bankers Association released the survey based on government reports from national and state banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ohio Bankers’ Association
Ministers Gather for Ohio Brethren Training Camp
In Westerville Ohio pastors and lay leaders from the United Brethren church gather for a three day retreat with a ten day training camp for young people. Rev C J McGee and Kenneth Kurtz are among the speakers and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. McGee
Auto Tag Fees Reduced on July 1
Auto license fees will be reduced to half the annual rate starting July 1. The change applies to both passenger and commercial vehicles, announced by Registrar Frank West of the Motor Vehicles Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank West
The
Motor Vehicles Bureau
Mayor Proclaims Strict Control of Stray Dogs
A village meeting adopts a proclamation authorizing the marshal or deputies to kill any dog running at large on streets, alleys and public places to protect residents, especially children, during the dangerous season. The measure urges full public cooperation to prevent attacks by rabies infected dogs.
Fire breaks out in Ohio Boxboard stock room
Fire broke out in the stock room of the Ohio Boxboard company Wednesday afternoon shortly after three oclock. The fire department was summoned and the flames were soon put under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Boxboard Company
Evans-Weds Sylvester in Doylestown Ceremony
Catherine Evans became Mrs Sylvester Bachman at Doylestown M E church Wednesday. Rev Swearingen officiated. The bride wore white satin with a veil and white roses. Maid of honor Freda Bachman. bridesmaids Miss Lepley and Miss Alice Kirk. best man Joseph Wallace. ushers Freeman Bachman Darrel Bachman and Leslia Glider. The groom works at Ohio Boxleard Co. Reception followed at the Evans home. They will reside in Doylestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doylestown
M. E
Catherine Evans
Sylvester Bachman
Rey
Swearingen
Freda Bachman
Frances Lepley
Daylestown
Aliee
Aliee, Kirk
Cuyahoga
Evans
Bankers Attend Annual Convention in Columbus
Ralph Krabi and E R Lance attended the Ohio Bankers' convention at the Deshler Wallick Hotel in Columbus. The gathering on Tuesday and Wednesday drew Governor Witte and over 500 bankers. DIN reports indicate discussions showing a decisive upturn in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Krabi
E.R. Lance
Ohio Bankers
Deshler- Wallick Hotel
Columbus
Witte
MreKra- Din
Parade marks Orrville July Fourth celebration.
A parade in Orrville will feature more than 50 floats from across the county starting at 1 p.m. Music by several banjo bands will accompany the march through town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrville
Banjls
Ohio Patrol Radio Network Expands To Three Stations
Ohio State Highway Patrol advances law enforcement with a three station radio system linking WPNC in Mansfield with WPGQ Columbus and WPGC Findlay. Plans call for a five station network as cooperation with city police county sheriffs and public safety officials continues to broaden state wide radio service for bona fide officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
State Highway Patrol
WPNC
Mangsillon
le Tw
WPGQ
Columbus
WPGC
Findlay
Tt “Jy
Ofhort
Itds
Pazrol
Thia
Weslceyan Methodist Church Services Outline
Weslceyan Methodist Church at Sass Departments Store lists Sunday School at two o'clock with Nay Mr Stier as superintendent. At three o clock Rev C B Zike will preach on 2 Peter 1 3 11. At 7 30 Rev Mrs Studer assistant pastor in charge will preach. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7 30. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sass
Stier
C.B. .Zike
Mrs Studer
Reunions Set for Rittman Park Next Week
Community reunion notices list events in Rittman Park for the upcoming week. On Saturday May 30 Anais reunion Palientey July 4 and Wirth reunion are scheduled with local organizers confirming times and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Park
Anais
Palientey
Wirth
Mrs B E Castle Visiting Relatives in Florida
Mrs B E Castle of St Petersburg Florida is spending several weeks with her mother Mrs Lydia Hoover and other relatives, as reported in local society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Castle
St. Petersburg
Fla
Lydia Hoover
Violent Storm Leaves Death and Property Damage
A severe storm in Warn County caused fatalities and widespread destruction Tuesday afternoon. Peter Hahn, 73, killed at his Burton farm as a barn collapsed trapping him and injuring grandson Robert. Ralph Jackson, 23, survived with serious injuries. Several homes and barns were demolished or damaged across Orrville, Doylestown, and nearby townships, with services planned for Hahn at Christ Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warn
Peter Hahn
Orrville Coal Denter
Burton
City
Shamarher
Hahn
Robert
Ralph Jackson
Heam
Jackson
William Hehn
Heahmare
Christ Reformed
Orr Ville
Crown Hall
SmithvNlemany
Rittman
Mia
Ella Deneke
Chauncy Helka
John Heiks
Brown
Doylestown
Mira
Uehtening
Raughman
Greene
Wayne Townships
Ohio
Prize Winners in Reapolar Weekly Draws
Prize winners in the reapolar weekly Customers' Participation Plan drawing Saturday include W. OR. Powell first prize, Mrs. W. J. Lee second prize, Mrs. William Fister third prize, and others such as Mrs. Ji Steiner, Goldie Mpa, Ralph CH, Mrs. David Walters, and Roy Trent winning prizes of $3 and $1 each. The Rittman band performed for the auction sale of Grandview dots during the drawing, which began at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. OR. Powell
W._ Jb. Lee
Kpeon
Wiliam Fister
Mra
Ji Steiner
Goldie
Ralph CH
Bor
David Walters
Roy Trent
Rittman Band
Grandview
Father of Two Rittman Resident Dies at Blake
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Lucian Auker of Rittman father of Mrs Blair Smith and Mrs Hurl Beickel. The Bethel Mennonite church hosted Rev Walter Thichwalter of Walton. Interment followed in Lower Mennonite cemetery. Auker died Saturday evening at Serestlenéd. He is survived by his wife seven children 27 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucian Aker
Blair Smith
Hurl Beickel
Rittman
Bethel Mennonite Church
Fra Thichwalter
Walton
Lower Mennonita
Auker
Serestlenéd
Panthers Win First Reggae Game at Kenmore
The Panthers beat Kenpitore Kubata 2 to 9 in a rough, unclear match. Wickin pitched seven innings for Tittman while Armstrong and Uulty contributed, and the team plans to play Simpson Cash Markers Saturday at 5 o'clock on thefh street diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishman ‘Panthers
Kenmore
Dowards
Kenpitore
Kubata
Wickin
Tittman
Armstrong
Uulty
Panthers
Simpson
Rittman
Fh Street
Ham Contest Winners Shine at Wenger Markets Event
Henry Henriet Walker won last Saturday in the weekly ham contest sponsored by Wenger Cook Markets. This was the seventh ham award given by the markets. Lambert Brothers handle church services next Sunday at Nazarene Church South Arlington Akron. Rev. Charles Hanks in charge. Daughters of America lodge to meet July 5 with officer installation and lunch. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Henriet
Walker
Wenger Caqk
Lambert
the Nazarene Church
South Arlington St
Akron
Charles Hanks
Daughters ‘Sf America Lodge
Ohio farmers gain May cash income 5 percent higher
Exclusive of benefit payments from government farm programs, cash income of Ohio farmers in May rose by 5 percent compared with May of the previous year, signaling stronger farm sector cash receipts despite policy adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Award Contract For Improvement Of Main Street
Preliminary work is expected to begin immediately with September 1 set as the date for completion. Laborers will be recruited from Rittman and vicinity. The project covers widening Main Street from the South End to the North End, with Ashband acting as the contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirenton
Ato
Tate Fay
Rittman and
Sarah Secrest 82 dies after long illness in Sterling
Sarah Secrest 82 died Monday afternoon after a heart ailment lasting years. She had lived in Sterling the past thirteen years with sister Manda Winters and is survived by son George, daughter Aya Irvey Switzer, four grandchildren, a brother and four sisters. Services were held Wednesday at Ebert's Funeral Chapel and Beech Grove Cemetery with Rev Showlter and Rev J Murry officiating. Burial followed with AL. Ebert in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Secrest
Secrest
Bas
Manda Winters
Sterling
Ron
Georee
Ttman
Aya Irvey-Switzer
Enat Palsentine
Tax payment time extended by county board
The County Treasurer Curry Franks announces an extension of tax due date to July 20. The notice lists many local residents and workers, including bank workers, postal clerks, teachers, and real estate transfers from Aaron F Wolfe to Lizita Wolfe in Ritiman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
County Commassofiére
Curry Franks
Aaron F, Wolfe
Lizzta Wolfe
Rittmian-lot
Estate of Martin Wardgrave Appraisals Filed
The estate of the late Martin Wardgrave of Doylestown is appraised at $15,103. George Hardgrave is administrator. Appraisers include W. R. Mower W. S. Galehouse and Jerome Dan hentiler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fle
Martin Wardgrave
Doylestonn P
George Hardgrave
W. R. Mower
W. S. Galehouse
Jerome Danhentiler
Sharon Camp Opens Thirty Fifth Session at Sharon Center
The thirty fifth annual Camp Meeting at Silnran Center in Sharon Center Akron County opens Friday evening and runs through July with heat preaching and singing. Rev Warren Mclntire John Owen James Thumpset and Miss Iva Clawson and evangelist EB McGhie will speak, assisted by P F Fulmer. New improvements promise comfort for visitors. For information contact Dr Brown Akron Ohio and L W Darke Akron Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silnran Center
Ohta
Duite
Sharon Center
Afedina
Warren Melntire
John Owen
Tames
Miss
D.brown
Richmond Ytwee
Akron
Ohio
L. W. Darke
St. Akron
Grading Nears End at School Athletic Field
Grading work on the school athletic field is expected to be completed by mid next week with grass planted for baseball and football. Beta prices rose 15 percent in May year over year, dairy products up 8 percent, meats 6 to 15 percent, cereals 2 percent. Thinning apples proved most profitable in the dry season.
Merchants Hold Second Campaign for Trading Center
The second monthly display of Board of Trade advertisements appears in this week’s issue of The Press. The campaign aims to promote Guy Homes’s Participation Plan and presents ads from members cooperating to boost Rigman as a trading center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Guye Jomes
Liberal July Fourth Fireworks Rules Cited by Village
The village adopts permissive July Fourth fireworks guidance, with strict limits on shooting within village lines. Firecrackers and fireworks by children are allowed under parental supervision if they do not disturb neighbors or pose health risks, while acts of public discharges face enforcement. The fire chief will enforce quiet-hour compliance and retailers are urged to refrain from displaying fireworks during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asitd
Rsa
Rittman Post Office Promoted to Second Class Status
The Rittman post office will be moved to second class status starting Monday after promotion from third class. Clyde Windle will remain employed as clerk, with additional staff planned and examinations to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman's
Rittomn
Clyde Windle
Wil Ad
Elduring Moniday
Deposit Guarantee Policy Update
The message states that on July 1 deposits in the Rittmay Hivinist Bank will be guaranteed up to $5,000 by the federal government. It notes the guarantee backs United Binten Government bonds and currently deposits are insured up to $2,900.00.
Escovitz Resents Rittman At University
M Milton G Escovitz presented at Ohio State University as a freshman preparatory for Journalism He pledged Phi Theta Delta and joined the Interfraternity pledge council He passed English proficiency tests early in the year and was featured among new students at the Makio yearbook
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columiajy
Ohio State
University
Milton G. Excovitz
Interfraternity
Escovitz Wan
Vacation Trip Leaves Ontario Fisherman and Wife
John H. Wisher left Monday for Hastings Ontario to spend a vacation fishing in waters stocked with muskie pickerel and bass. He is accompanied by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Wisher
Hastings
Ontario
Canada
Canaan Grange Picnic Set for Shaw's Grove Saturday
Annual picnic of the Canaan Grange will be held at Shaw's Grove on Saturday, June 30. Grange members and their friends are invited. A pleasing time is promised. Mrs. Wm. Sprowt has returned home from Wadaworth hospital Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan ‘Grange
Canaan Grange
Shaw's Grove
Grange
Wm. Sprowt
Wadaworth Hospital
Disagreement Over Domestic Power Rate Amendment
In Connell Wednesday evening the public utilities committee discussed a proposed amendment to the submitted domestic rate contract by the Reverve Power and Light Co. The scope includes a ten year franchise and staged rate increases from 40 to 100 kilowatts per month. Mayor Shyder and several councilors supported the amendment while others opposed. The street fighting contract was approved but with questions about the ten year term and accompanying pay ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galehouse
Whairman
Uilitiea
Ataepurite
Rekurva Power and
Eatubiah
Connat
Wits Wits
Brantert
Pastor Chosen for Newly Formed Methodist Church
Rev. C. EO Zthe of tarberton has been named pastor of the Werle vin Methodist Church, which he organized. Services begin Sunday at 3 o'clock with flow, Zike Inchiegset heart Studer leading. Wednesday services are at 7 20 pm. others to be elected in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EO Zthe
Tarberton
Hern
Sana Dent
Blor Avery Ranitiy
Zike -Inchiegset
Lhart Studer
Midwaek
Wingy
Fultare
Rittman Scouts Initiation Night For Five Boys
Rittman Scouts held an initiation for five boys last Monday night including Welch, Wanger, Forrer, Ookter, and Robler. Investiture occurred for others with new members and patrol tests planned. A hike and swim event are mentioned with dates unclear in the fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iugiell Welch
Robert Wanger
Kannoths-Forrar
Hobert Ookter
Clare Robrer
Qltiliar
Robert Oobter
Kenn
Forrer
Robert Wenger
Sagee
Aranda
Insurance Race Sets Weekly Record Pace at Firm
An internal contest at a mutual insurance company saw FW Eiapiniek post 114 pollutes, a weekly total that surpassed the previous peak by 30, marking the highest score by any agent in the firm’s history. The report notes the remarkable pace as management attributes the surge to strong client engagement and streamlined processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FW Eiapiniek
Parm . Bureau
Altornotive — Insurance
Company
Hold Auction Sale At Grandview Allotment
Auction sale of homesites in the Grandview allotment was held Saturday afternoon under the direction of the National Realty Company. Prizes valued at $200 were awarded. The Rittmann band performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview
National Realty Company
Rittman Band
Village council order on cutting weeds by July fifteenth
By order of the Village Council of hlman noxious weeds must be cut on vacant lots by July 15. Owners failing to comply will bear the expense of the work. Roy Baker, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlman
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United Cigars
Loyal’ Oak
B. & W. Oil CO
Catherine
Sylvester
Bachman
Bankers’ Convention
Mark
Methodist Church
Blake
Council
Ashband
Tarold J. Miraple
Creston
Banket-Eworker
Huth P Foauch
Wooster
Stenoxranher
Hey
Stockhim
Tinaler
Lima
Walter A .Dots
Ritiman
Vitormin
Joyce M Lowe
Applecreek
Trev Hoffman
Applecreak
Sharon Camp
M. Escovitz
Bower and Light Company
Connell
Rittman Scouts
Roy Baker
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