Rittman Civic Association backs funds for post office project
The Rittman Civic Association voted unanimously to contribute 215 toward expenses for a group trip to Washington in support of a new post office building. The article notes committee approvals, lease details, and plans to seek final federal authorization, with a push to ban July Fourth fireworks within the corporation limits.
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Givic Association
Aevet Givin
Post Office
Rittman Civic Association
Washington, D.C
Rittman
City Hall
Post Office Department
Congress
Incall
Fachil
Sendl
Asgor
G. H. Steele
Marion Reserve Power Co
Charles Ward
Frank B. Pauly
Ohio Council of Retail Merchants
Mr. Pauly II
E.G. Branigan
Ralph Krabill
W.W. W
Kent State Hosts Second Short Course in News Photography
Enrollment opens for Kent State University second annual Short Course in News Photography led by A Clarence Smith. March 29 to April 1 will feature prominent experts, hands on darkroom work, a fifty entrant limit, and a $50 prize for a photography scavenger hunt with titles provided to participants.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Kent State University
Hunting and driving perils in Ohio compared
Reports from the Conservation Division show 530000 hunting licenses sold in Ohio last year and 44 fatal hunting accidents. Non fatal hunting accidents reached 445 with 59 fatal automobile crashes on state highways totaling 578 deaths among licensed drivers and chauffeurs. Municipal deaths are not included.
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Ohio
Conservation Division
Services Held Tuesday For George Ray
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon for George Ray 68 former proprietor of the Erie Restaurant in Sterling for 15 years at AS L Ebert Funeral home. Burial was in Shreve cemetery. He died in Wooster township Sunday morning. Survived by two brothers Ed of Ritman and Frank of Marion and two sisters Mrs E V Williams of Indianapolis Ind and Mrs Emma Weary of Barton.
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George Ray
Erié
Sterling
AS L Ebert
Shreve
Ray
Wooster Township
Red Cross names Hendrickson as Wayne County director
Rev. E S Hendrickson was named director of the Wayne County Chapter American Red Cross at a recent Wooster meeting. Other directors include T W Mathach of Sterling Mrs B B Seaver of Doylestown Mrs Harry Ditch of Burbank D D Gatehouse of Marshallville and Mrs Harley Pottey of Orriston.
Illustrated Friday Lecture for Garden Club by Prof Ries
The Garden Club will meet Friday March 10 at 8 pm in City Hall for an illustrated lecture Flowers for Continuous Bloom by Prof Victor H Ries. Ries will show slides on the subject. Roll call will be New Annuals and Why They Are Better.
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Rittmbn Garden Club
City Hall
Victor H. Ries
Ries
Evangelist Haycock Leads Rittman Church Meetings
Evangelistic meetings at the Rittman United Brethren Church directed by Evangéeat AG Haycock draw good attendance. Haycock, a gifted song leader, delivers a series of weekly messages on topics including Christianity to Churchianity, Losing Jesus How, Eternity Where How Long, The Drama of Life, and Life's Problems and God's Answers. A Lyceum play by Rittman Grange titled Road to the City screens March 17 at 8:15 p.m. Tickets sales are led by William Fizier with full cast and program listed on page 3 of The Rittman Press. An additional Townsend Club meeting is planned for Branigan Hall Sunday afternoon.
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Rittman United Brethren Church
Evangéeat AG
Haycock
Jesus
Rittman Grange
Lyceum
Presdak
Rittman Grange Hall
William
Rittman Press
Three Arts style show story to run on page
The readable text lists names in front and second and third rows from a style show. The complete story of the Three Arts style show will be continued on page three. Wigs appear referenced in the final line.
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Evelyn Walter
Wine Roth
Ahonamus
Esther Spade
Ralph Ovarholt
Tucchiatal
Iko
Bron Aman
Fragmentary Tale Notch in Local Ledger
A garbled OCR fragment hints at names and dates but yields little coherent event. Readable elements include March 2 references and scattered proper nouns suggesting local figures or notices without a clear reportable action.
Unclear reader notes mix of health, politics, and local chatter
Fragmented text details a flu illness and civic topics with references to Governor Bricker and local clubs. Mentions a drill of questions about a Roundhog, a Miami Beach grapesmark, and prizes, plus casual remarks on weather and a feverish narrative.
School Board authorizes home economics additions and campus upgrades
The board accepted recommendations to install an electric range, a gas range, and four refrigerators in the home economics department at the high school. Installations are temporary with permanent work planned for summer including new floor covering and drain pipes. A fire alarm for the First Street building was approved for manual operation.
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Board of Education
C. B. Shook
Forrer
Garveb
Madeline Bixel
W. W. Schwartz
State Department
Shook
Rittman Grange
Rittman Church Council
Vacation Bible School
Boyd Miller
Rittman Recreation Board
High School Athletic Association
Shook T
Musle Room
Weta
Garver
Rittman School
Filipinos in California Raise 10000 for Fair Participation
Filipino community groups in California mobilize to raise ten thousand dollars to support attendance and activities at the 1939 California World’s Fair. Funds target cultural displays and participation by regional associations and individuals.
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California
Akron Man Appointed Administrator of Unemployment Board
The board of unemployment compensation elected Verner Metcalf as chair and named Hershel Atkinson administrator. Atkinson, previous Akron Chamber executive, was appointed by Gov. Bricker for four years, with Senate quick approval. Metcalf, a former prosecutor and state senator, will serve six years.
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Columbus
Mig
Hershel C. Atkinson
Verner BE
Metcalf
Aitkinson
John W. Bricker
State Senate
Atitingon
Akron Chamber of Commerce
al LecomJournal
Akron Timda Press
Atkinson
ABC Republican
Amboy
Indiana
Thalrman Metcalf
Washington County
Senate Investigation Committee
Marietta, O
Leaders In Fight Against Tuberculosis Meet In Ravenna
Leaders from surrounding counties will gather at the Vale Edge Colonial Room in Ravenna on Friday March 17 to plan further advances against tuberculosis. Mrs Harry Clyde Brady Lake executive secretary of Portage County Public Health League oversees arrangements. Ohio Public Health Association sponsors the nine meetings with Charles G. Greig and Benjamin F Knepper from Columbus leading discussions with tuberculosis associations physicians nurses and laypeople.
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Vale Edge
Ravenna
Harry Clyde
Brady Lake
Portage County Public Health League
Ohio Public Health Association
Charles G. Greig
Benjamin F. Knepper
Columbus
Ashtabuth
Colum
Biavia
Cuyahoga
Geauga
Lake
Mahoning
Meding
Pease Statk
Rittman High Band Delivers Excellent Spring Concert
The Rittman High School band, in colorful new uniforms, gave an excellent spring concert Tuesday night in the high school auditorium. Under director Frederick Ebba the ensemble drew a capacity audience and showcased steady progress with selections including Somewhere Calling and Rosary. The program honored memory of Mrs. Fred Kamp and thanked donors for new uniforms Navy blue with red and white trim. coats are military style with white braid and insignia on shoulders.
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Rittman High School
Frederick” Ebba
Betty
Correll
Eikhart
Iid
Suzanne
Fred Kamp
Ers
Jett
Ebbs ‘Tors
Rittman Draws Canfield In Kent Tournament
Rittman meets Canfield in the district tournament at Kent after winning the Ashland sectional. Nova defeated Frederickburg 37 31 to reach finals, while Rutnap Applecreek 33 16 fell in the semifinals. Ikey Ransier and Bob Simonton earned all tournament honors at Ashland.
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Rittman Tilgt Indians
Kent
Ashland
Canfield
Columbus
Inet Yonro
Toath Young
Applecreek
Smitsville
Indiana
Ikey Ransier
Bob Simontnn
Mansfield to stage North Central Ohio boxing tourney in April
Mansfield will host the second annual North Central Ohio Amateur Boxing tournament at Manighld Senior High School gym April 10 12. Boxers from the district in good standing may enter with entries due by midnight April 8. swords will be awarded to winners in each weight division and special prizes announced. Entries and information available from George Mochél chairman 305 Richland Trust Building Mansfield Ohio.
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Ohio
A. A. WA
Gf, Commerce
Manighgld Senor’ High School
Rith
North Central
Gooda
Tor
Ito
Gsog “Mochél
Richland
Trust Building
Mandfield
Marshal arrests two for disorderly conduct at city hall
Two men from Rittman, John Wilgow and Ramaden esol, were arrested by the marshal on disorderly conduct and fighting charges. They appeared before Mayor Roy Toe on Monday night and pleaded guilty, each fined six dollars and costs.
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Helfelmarr
John Wilgow
Ramaden Esol
Rittman
Tay
Weg
Roy- Toe
Prettiness and Fashion Shifts Reflect Changing Attitudes
The New York Herald Tribune notes a centuries old clash over female beauty. It contrasts past disdain for prettiness with modern ads and fashion, citing shifts from Victorian sentiment to contemporary glamorous portrayals.
Former Mayor Dies Tuesday in Akron Area
The former mayor and longtime resident of Ritts area died Tuesday morning at home after a 20 year tenure in city leadership. Survivors include a son, wife, and other relatives. details indicate a life in public service and local insurance work.
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Shackleford
Ritts
Yenray
Fenton
Fev
Ak Shackleton
Mombora
Masonic Eadge
Yusef U Orolo Akron
Warlea
Te Ferma
Side Tekitinah
Inauranée
Gataro
Heth
Howanly
Bilfaaberh
Rome
Charles
Community Fund Allocates 192 21 for Grocery Bills
Trustees report a total of 192 21 paid by the Community Fund for groceries. The meeting discussed recommendations for a pamphlet to guide welfare efforts and potential distribution to residents amid regional concerns.
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Community Fund
Special Election Called by MPF Board in District
Board proceedings indicate a special election is set to fill a vacancy in District Two and reorganize the MPF board. District representatives include Haight of Medina and McConnell of Wellington, with a shift in seats and a new slate pending.
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Idoration of
Cleveland
Biouktomaers
Bec, Kampf
Rome
Chahtabuls
Tram
Aecas
Fiveret
Burton Swill
Lake
Geauga
Portage
Jai
Bys EL
Haight
Medina
Sis
Wayne
Sum
Salt
Wea
Deaia
Ce ‘Leitman
Bel den
McConnell
wWellington
Laramni
Cayshora
Distelet
Huron
Ashland
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James ‘Hockenberry
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J. J. Williams
Thomas Madleon
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Lucille Rupp
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Roy Wilean
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M. ‘E. Sitwill
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Cg, &. Norton
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Milas Frances Clark
Alea
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Bricker
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Pretty Girls
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Sherwood
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