Chautauqua comes to Rittman with weeklong program
Harry D Eickmeyer from the Redpath Chautauquas in Columbus visited Rittman to promote a five day program July 17 to 31. Tickets will be exempt from the ten percent war tax for regent year and season tickets offer substantial savings. The lineup includes The Gros jean Marimba Xylophone Company, William Rainey Bennett, Alton Packard, Princesa Testa, Charles Plattenburg, The Festival Quartet of Chicago, and Geoffrey F Morgan among others. Officers and committee chairs were elected for the year plus a cooperation note with the American Legion.
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Harry D Eickmeyer
Redpath Chautauquas
Columbus
Rittman
Eickmeyer
Sucva
William Rainey Bennett
Alton Packard
Princesa Testa
Charles H Plattenburg
Cotton Noe
Kentucky
Festival Quartet
Chicago
Geoffrey F Morgan
New York
Tne
Press Publishing Co sign marks new landmark
In Ritt mai, a Wooster sign painter installed a large plate glass sign at the Press Publishing Co office. The new visible emblem proclaims the firm and its printing heritage, guiding readers by sight rather than scent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Weatones
Press Publishing Co
Brethren Church to Erect a New Home in Rittman
Local Brethren congregation plans a new church on First Street east of Main, moving from Maccabee hall. Construction contract awarded to Wm Bauman of Sterling with work expected to begin July. business men contributed to the fund. Completion may extend beyond initial hopes.
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Brethren Church
Maccabee Hall
Rittman
Wm. Bauman
Sterling
First-st
Pather of Mr Charles Hummel Passes Away
Mr Fredrick Hummel born July 19 1840 in Hummelstown Pa died June 25 1922 in Doylestown Ohio at 91 years 11 months 5 days He moved to Ohio in 1860 and had 13 children seven sons and one daughter survive He lived in Doylestown many years as a miner retired ten years ago Surviving wife seven sons one daughter 28 grandchildren and five great grandchildren Four sons and one daughter preceded him in death
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Fredrick Hummel
Hummelstown
Doylestown
Ohio
Hummel
Mariam Boyd
Doyles Own
Lfe
Daniel Hummel
Akron
Charles
Rittman
William
Quainico
Frank
Tom
Walter
Mra’ Hen Wertz
Rittman Ball Team Scores Another Big Victory
The Rittman ball squad crushed Akron Dry Cleaners at the Athletic Field last Sunday. Rittman remains undefeated in recent games with only two errors and a 9 to 1 score. Next Sunday they travel to face Miller Indian Colored Team of Akron for a potential strong challenge.
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Athletic Field
Dry Cleaners of
Akron
Rittman
Mohawk Rubber Co
Goodyear Wingfoot
Dry Cleaners
Uyd
Pythian Sisters Organize Local Chapter With 32 Members
A local Pythian Sisters chapter was organized on a Wednesday evening with 32 members led by Hattle Mott of Cleveland as Grand Chief. Officers elected include Laura Hielin as Most Excellent Chief and Alpha Hardgrove as Manager, with eight local K of P pledges joining as social members.
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Pythian Sisters
Hattle Mott
Cleveland
Pythian Sisters of Ohio
Waa
Wadsworth Chijioter
Sir Knights
Laura Hielin
Maud Newman
Nellie Shook
Alpha Hardgrove
Bess Miller
RCC
Louise Gregg
Mary Bechtel
Gertrude Webner
Marie Ritter
Mary Rohrer
Alta Collier
P Ledge
Pythian
Mrs Ira Newcomer Dies Suddenly at Home Near Town
Mrs Ira Newcomer about 35 years old died suddenly while dressing for church services on Sunday. She leaves five children. Burial occurred at Bethel Mennonite church on Wednesday afternoon.
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Ira Newcomer
Burilal
Bethel Mennonite Church
Beatrice Shook and Frances Bender Elected for State Convention
Miss Beatrice Shook and Frances Bender were elected by the E. society of the Presbyterian church to attend the state convention of C. societies at Akron this week, from Tuesday through Thursday. Other members of local societies may attend sessions.
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Support
We express our thanks to the many friends and neighbors who assisted us during illness and death of our husband and father. Also for the beautiful Nevers. Mrs Fredrik Himmel and family acknowledge the help and kindness shown during our loss.
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Hushangl
Nevers
Fredrik
Himmel
Yand Vobilarelis
Sbdl
Syniihs Lene
Miss Mabel Smith and Otto Boyer wed in Wadsworth ceremony
Miss Mabel Reber Smith and Otto S Boyer married at high noonWednesday at the bride’s parents home Grace Lutheran minister Dr C B Etter officiated with a single ring ceremony. The bride wore peau porgette tiger silk and carried mixed roses. Guests included Miss Martha Smith Miss Messie Moser and many relatives. After a formal dinner brides family hosted. The couple left for a honeymoon trip then plan housekeeping in Ruthma g where Mr Boyer is employed.
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Mabel Reber Smith
Otto S. Hoyer
Frank Smith
C B Etter
Grace Lutheran Church
Wadsworth
Miss Smith
Martha Smith
Misa Messie Moser O
Schumacher
Wells Blatter Nuptials Quiet Wooster Ceremony
Miss Martha Wells married Homer Ulaster in Wooster last Saturday in a private ceremony. The couple, known in Rittman where both worked about five years, were not disclosed to friends beforehand. The Rev. M Neabitt officiated at the First Presbyterian manse in Wooster. guests extend congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Welle
Wooster
Homer Ulaster
Kurtz Freidt Nuptials Near Smithville
The marriage of Howard Freidt son of Mr and Mrs Freidt Dundee to Miss Ida Kurtz daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Kurtz near Smithville was celebrated Sunday at the bride’s home by Rev Mr Freidt father of the groom. The bride is a popular Smithville young woman and the groom has lived in Rittman four years working at Ohio Balt Co. The couple’s future plans are unknown. friends extend hearty congratulations and invite them to make Rittman their home.
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Howard Freidt
Freidt
Dundee
Ida Kurtz
Jacob Kurtz
Smithville
Rittman
Ohio Balt Co
Presbyterian Church Picnic Plans for July Outing
The Presbyterian Sunday school arranges an annual picnic in July. Children will be taken by machines to Chippewa Lake for a day of fun with rides back home when tired. The writer recalls earlier times when picnics were rarer and more spirited.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Chippewa Lake
Ghipyrant
Carnival Attracts Wide Attendance For Park Fund
A Saturday community carnival at the park drew a large crowd and sold out attractions. Proceeds of 170 dollars in gate receipts and 860 dollars in donations totaling 181.57 were raised to fund park improvements including roofing the band stand and amusement stands. expenses were 76.15 leaving 105.39 for park improvements.
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Mualo
Rittman
Park Improvement Committee thanks donors for carnival help
The Park Improvement Committee thanks all who donated or helped the carnival. Money raised will be used for roofing the park.
Automobile Club Plans Picnic After Meeting
At a recent club gathering members approved a picnic plan. A committee was formed to organize the event as the organization grows. The club continues boosting membership and anticipates a successful outing with steady progress.
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Automobile Club
Sander Foreman Marriage at North Olmstead Home
A June wedding joined Cora Sander and E R Foreman at the Sander residence in North Olmstead Ohio on June 22 at 8 pm. Foreman, a chief engineer at Ohio Salt Co and later at Cleveland Provision Co, wed Cora Foreman who taught and served as head book keeper at Widler Co. The couple plan a summer home in North Olmstead after a Niagara Falls trip.
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Foreman
Ohio Salt Co
Cleveland Provision Co
Cleveland
Ohlo
Lorain
Widler Co
Niagara Falls
Apada
Moa
North Olmstead
Fisher and Amatutz Return From Canada Fishing Trip
JOH Fisher and Hddie Amatutz of Sterling returned from a two week fishing trip into Canada by auto. Their luck was impaired by a four wind on the lakes but they managed to catch some fish.
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Joh Fisher
Hddie Amatutz
Sterling
Canada
Ferne V Boon Appointed Postmistress at Sterling
Mrs Ferne V Boon is commissioned postmistress at Sterling effective July 1 following C R Maine’s tenure. Wanda Molne resigns as postmaster assistant. Bessie Glossner named as the new assistant to Mrs Boon.
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Ferne V. Boon
Sterling
C. R. Maine
Ferne Boone
Boone
Wadaworth
Wanda Molne
Miss Molne
Bessie Glossner
Wanda
Brethren Church Marks Children’s Day in Sterling Ohio
The Brethren church in Sterling Ohio observed Children’s Day with printed programs, an address by Prof. A L Lozier, and 21 recitations solos and duets. About 50 church members attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Ohio
Brethren Church
A. L. Lozier
Eastern Stars and Easuna Picnic Planned in Ritz-Man Park
A Ritz-Man Park picnic is set for Wednesday afternoon July 12 hosted by Eastern Star and Masonic lodges. Local members and families welcome Wadsworth chapter visitors as committees form to arrange a basket picnic event.
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Ritz- Man Park
Eastern Star
Masonic Lodges
Wadsworth
Eastern Star Lodge
Masonic Lodge
Orrville Union Hosts Mrs Meredith July 2 Service
Mrs Sara K Meredith state W C T U organizer and lecturer will speak at the Orrville Methodist church Sunday evening July 2 at 8 o clock on The Supreme Problem of the New Age. County W C T U members urged to attend, with county union officers expected to lead delegations.
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Orrville Union
Mra
Sara K. Meredith
W.C. EF. UY
Orrville
W C. T U
Alli W Cc. T. U
Presbyterian Church
P. S
Emma Orr
David Zook Dies After Long Wayne County Life
David Zook, a lifelong Wayne county resident, died at his home about ten miles north of Smithville in the latter part of the week at age 79. He is survived by his wife four daughters and three sons. Burial services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. J. S. Gerig.
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David Zook
Smithville
Wayne County
Gerig
Power outage and repair in Rittman area after tree falls
The C and C Railroad Company faced a power outage near Creston when a tree downed wires halted electric service in Rittman and surrounding areas. The writer notes the recurring service issues and reports faster restoration by Wednesday morning, inviting readers to assess the situation, including feedback from the carnival entertainment committee.
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Rittman
Creston
Electric Powerston
Next Ratman and Community Sale Set for July 29
Interest grows for the Ratman and Community Sale with listings open for the upcoming event on Saturday July 29. Officials expect harvest completion by then to draw a larger crowd to the sale.
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Rittman Chautauqua
C C Gregg
Frank Gruver
Robert Wenger
EK G Branigan
R Lance
Grounds
J H Fisher
J B Gish
Bernard Joles
American Legion
Rittmai
Folka
Pather
Charles Hummel
Pythian Sistera
Wayne County Telephone CO
Wayne Co Telephone Co
Ida Brenneman
Ioéat
Mo Afsem Snrasd
Co. E
Mabel Smith
Otto Boyer
Royer
Ruel
Nisgars Falla Detroit
Myra Boyer
Ruthmag
Boyer
Ohie Sakt
Ira Bogen
Walter Adams
Misa Nettie Harter
Wadesworth
Wells
Tomer Blatter
F R Wells
New York State
Hittman
William Blatter
Ooster
Kurtz
Sander
Adam Sander
North Qoimstead
Cora
E R Foreman
Anandal Indupandence
Haas i Rittman
Montany
Auporvision
Bessepe Benet
Gust
Federal Reserve Systiom
the Rittman Savings Bank
Federal
Loan Ponda
Apa Parsons
Milton Presbyterian
Chingoth
M.—Church
Jay Prayar
United Brethren Church
Dulged
Bible School
Lian SR
Eastern Stars
Easuna
W.C. T
Bittman
Hershey & Rohrer
D. W. Brenneman
Valed'oge
ELMER
Maurer
Phonca
Enarates
BES
East Greenville
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