Rittman Telephone Co to Build Exchange Building
At the annual Millersburg meeting the M. W & O Telephone Co re elected directors and officers. The board approved erecting a two story exchange building at Ohioav and Main with second floor exchanges. Officers include C M Lovett president and M M Herron secretary. Directors list Frank Beam H W Cary Herron Troutman Steiner Griffith Brenneman Lovett Snyder. The Acme Stores project and new telephone building will reshape the Main Street vacant lot across from the post office and boost Rittman’s townscape.
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Millersburg
M. W & O Telephone Co
Rittman
Ohloav and
Mainst
C M Lovett
F L. Beam
M. M. Herron
H W. Cary
Frank L. Beam
H. W Cary
M M. Herron
Otto Troutman
T E Steiner
D. P. Griffith
A WN Brenneman
C M. Lovett
W FE
Ex Sheriff Lautzenheiser Appointed Clerk of Courts
Death of Miss Alpha Armstrong left the clerk of courts post vacant. County commissioners, two Republicans and a Democrat, appointed former sheriff George Lautzenheiser to fill the unexpired term. Lautzenheiser is popular and well regarded in the county.
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Miss Alpha Armstrong
Miss Armstrong
Mrs Carl Miller Improving After Rib Injury
Mrs Carl Miller, who fractured a rib during a coughing spell and was once in serious condition, is improving. The Millers are new residents of Rittman and their acquaintances express sincere sympathy.
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Carl Miller
Mrs. Miller
Rittman
Edward Gigandet Granted A Divorce
Edward Gigandet of this place was granted a divorce on Saturday by Judge Starn of the common pleas court. He was divorced from Opal Mae Gigandet on the grounds of gross neglect of duty. The case is familiar to Rittman residents and the Press will not rehearse the situation. Gigandet was represented by K E Hoover.
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Edward Gigandet
Starn
Common Pleas Court
Gigandet
Opal Mae Gigandet
Rittman
K E. Hoover
Card of Thanks for Baby Death Appeal
The grateful couple Mr and Mrs Charles Swe Guardia thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and flowers after the loss of their baby boy. They especially thank Rev Barton for his consoling words.
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Barton
Charles Swegart
Red and White team takes second at Ashland AS5 tourney
The Rittman Spencer squad fell to Mt Eaton 68 to 28 in the final of the Ashland college basketball AS5 tourney after earlier edging Spencer 33 6 to claim second place for the third straight year. Elmer S Landes of Wooster is appointed to the Federal Farm Lawn Board with a likely Washington residency and a high responsibility role.
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Red
Ashland County
Ers
Mt. Eaton
Polk
Burbank
Creston
Spencer
Mt Eaton
Rittman
Met. Exton
Elmer S. Landes
Wooster
Federal Farm Lawn Board
Landes
Important Meeting In Council Room WeDEs Examines Bank Obligations
By village council solicitation an examination of the books was made by a committee from plumbuce native oto the moral or legal obligation of booths due the Rittman Savings Bank.
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Rittman Savings Bank
Veesteery Case Settled Out of Court
A village dispute over notes held by a bank against the village, about 8000 dollars, was settled out of court after examination advised lifting the notes. The council may rescind the resolution and meet obligations while avoiding public controversy.
Income Tax Returns Due By March 15 Reminder
A reminder that income tax blanks must be filed not later than March 15. Not all must file, but those who do should ensure timely submission by the stated date.
Retiring Senator Returns to Law Practice in Cleveland
Atlee Pomerone of Canton, who served 12 years in the US Senate, retires from public life on March 4 and will rejoin the law firm of Squires Sanders and Dempsey in Cleveland to practice law.
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Atlee Pomerone
Canton
Senate
G Public Life
Stig
Pomerone
Squires, Sanders and Dempsey
Cleveland
Rittman Ready for Creston Friday Rivalry Night
The Red and White varsity hosts Creston for the final home game of the season on the local high school court. The second teams from both schools will also play. The Red and White girls travel to Wadsworth to face the Wadsworth high school girls on the same night.
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Creston
Wadsworth
Board of Public Affairs Considers Water Meters Approval
At a council chamber meeting, the board discussed meters and contracted about 100 Arctic Frostproof meters for use throughout the year as needed.
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Board OF Public Affairs Meeting
Board of Public Affairs
Council Chamber
Former Rittman Man Passes Away in Florida
Harrison Trent formerly of Rittman died last Sunday at his Florida home. The death follows a long-time family move involving his wife and two sons Ariey and John. Born in Fort Gay West Virginia, he leaves relatives in Rittman and Fort Gay and was last living on a Florida tract of over 100 acres.
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Harrison Trent
Rittman
Florida
Hinson
Aray Trant
Wittman
Trent
Lace
L Lace Trent
Indiana
Trants
Fort Gay
Ariey
John
Myr. Trent
Ft. Gay
W. Va
Booster committee plans meeting for volunteer fire department
The booster committee of the fire department met in the council chamber and organized officers. Chief Dearolf and other committee members attended and set a meeting for March 14 at 7:30 PM to discuss welfare and improvements for the volunteer fire department.
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Council Canner
Ingo
Dearolf
Ier
Charles Ward Leaves Rittman Plant for Niagara Falls Co
Charles N Ward resigned from Ohio Sait Co in Rittman effective immediately to join National Carbon Co of Niagara Falls N Y Ward served 18 months in the laboratory, led the Boy Scouts and belonged to the Presbyterian church Men’s Bible class and the American Legion His departure prompts well wishes from friends and colleagues
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Charles N Ward
Ohio Sait Co
Ward
Rittman
National Carbon Co
Niagara Falla
N. Y
Boy Scouts
Presbyterian Church
American Legion
K O P CLUB FURNISHES QUARTERS FOR HOMELESS
The K P club held its opening meeting in the Sieter block last Friday and organized to provide a place for members whose homes are elsewhere. It was set on a financial basis after four years of effort by enthusiasts.
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K. P
Sieter
Local Gas Office Manager Resigns, Succession Named
Mr Snodgrass resigns as manager of the gas office effective March 20. Mr J H Dague of Lodi will succeed him. Snodgrass has been with the gas office two years and with Slaybaugh in plumbing before. He plans to move with his family to Columbus to resume plumbing work.
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Landes
Wooster
Hare
Republican County
S Snodgrass
J . H Dague
Lodi
Snodgrass
Slaybaugh
Columbus
Wooster Clergy Urge Judge Orr to Oppose Sunday Motion Pictures
On a Sunday, Wooster Bible classes pass resolutions urging Judge Orr to oppose proposed bills to legalize Sunday motion picture shows in Ohio. The action reflects constituents' concerns as Representative Orr remains active in the legislative session.
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Ore
The
Wooster Sunday Schools
Orr
Ohio
Farm Sale Announced by G W Fritz March 28
G W Fritz east of town announces a farm sale to be held at his location on March 28. Local residents are invited to attend the sale of farm equipment and livestock.
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G W_ Fritz
Plans approved for new school building this summer
The board accepted the final general plans submitted by Manafield architects for a new school. Mr. Althouse represented the firm at the meeting. The Wadaworth board of education session followed to finalize material plans for the township building.
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Althouse
Manafield
Wadaworth
Board of Education
American Legion Plans Another Mock Trial
The American Legion announces a second mock trial after a well received event. Veterans and Legion members are urged to attend the upcoming session on Tuesday evening March 20.
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American Legion
Leguin
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Aia Opera
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