10 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1921
Page
1
Wayne county representative John F Harrison introduced a bill to abolish district school superintendents and remove normal training requirements for rural teachers. The measure, referred to a committee, follows ongoing local debate since January and does not affect county superintendents.
On February 5 Burbank residents approved a bond issue of 45000 for a new school building. The Board of Education arranged bond sales, but Judge Starn issued a temporary injunction delaying the sale pending a merit hearing. Taxpayers filed the injunction citing irregularities in advertising and precinct voting.
Tommy Glasco the county dog catcher patrolled Wooster during dollar day last week. He nabbed untagged dogs as they appeared among shoppers, saying the event was profitable for him and the merchants.
Rittman high school fought through early rounds at Ashland College last Friday before losing in the finals to Sullivan. In the opening round results Savannah 13 West Salem 11 Spencer 5 Sullivan 10 Rittman 28 Nankin 11 Congress 5 Albion 18. Second round Polk 16 Humet 4 Albion 10 Sullivan 23. Semi finals Polk 10 Sullivan 23 Rittman 14 Savannah 9. Final Sullivan 22 Rittman 12.
The Wadsworth school district reoffers 3250,000 in bonds after a Cleveland bond house rejected the prior sale on a technicality. Bids will be received up to March 16.
Peter Finigin found hundreds of snowballs scattered over a ten acre field after a gale. Neighbors traced their paths and concluded packing snow formed the balls, some exceeding ten inches in diameter, all moving in the wind direction. A Buffalo News correspondent counted over a thousand balls.
The Parent-Teacher Association will hold its regular meeting in the High School Auditorium on Tuesday March 15 at 7 30 pm. The third and fourth grades will lead the program with a short play by the fourth graders. No admission is charged and the event aims to showcase school work and foster better acquainted community ties.
Thieves blew open the vault with an acetylene torch and burned 120 safety deposit boxes in the Dalton bank last week. They seized bonds stocks and other securities with losses estimated around 75 000 though exact figures await renter checks. The bank was insured against loss.
WESTERN STAR reports Krider funeral in Wadsworth with Mrse Agness Dick. Mr Nash and daughter attend the Wrights golden wedding in Wadsworth. UB Church plans to wire for electric lights in about two weeks. Rev Watherman preaches on the ten commandments, fourth commandment discussed Sunday. Clark Tawney and wife of Barberton visit Lloyd Wailes. G G Thorn and family spend Sunday in Norton Center. Mrs Williams visits Harter home. Wanda Johnson visits Thelma Santee in Akron. Harvester family from Akron visit Johnson home. Mrs Austen Simmons is very sick.
The Ohio state tax commission voted 2 to 1 to order no appraisement of real estate in 61 counties. Wayne county commissioners had already voted against an appraisal. The commission had previously ordered an appraisal but reversed the decision after hearings.
Charles E. Savade and Lydia E. Yoder were married at the M B parsonage in Wooster on Saturday by Rev. W. W. Wager. Both are from Rittman and considered young people.
Jane Spade sues Roy Williams in Wayne County Ohio for 46.44 with a 1921 attachment order issued by Justice of the Peace William M. Shackleford. The hearing is set for April 2 at 9:00 AM in Milton Township.
In Rip ley township Holmes county Ohio 42 wells in a year yield no dry holes. Medina East Ohio Ohio Fuel Supply and Logan Natural Gas Co drill with 4 percent wells. East Ohio nears Parsons farm dry hole, now locating a second well. A Medina well recently outputs about 2 million cubic feet daily between two 6 million plus producers.
The Justice Department says physicians may prescribe beer with two kick for medicinal purposes, a move likely to boost demand and lead to more people seeking treatment with beer. The piece notes beer remains scarce and hard to obtain in ordinary times.
Architect Clyde Smith reports proposed court house changes will be ready for county commissioners inspection next Monday. Plans include enlarging the surveyor's office by moving the treasurer's office from its present location to create more room.
The Press corrects an earlier report stating John Trent was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Fisher. The actual fine was $5 with costs, paid by attorney Karl B. Hoover. The case, filed in Mayor Shackleford's court and later moved to Mayor Fisher's court, drew comment.
A Union Signal reception was held at Mrs. Aaron Wolfe’s home in memory of Mrs. Stevens's birthday with about 60 attendees. County W C T U president Mrs. R J Smith attended as guest and the group plans a meeting next Tuesday March 15 at 2 00 o'clock at Mrs. Fred Wells's home.
The Huegle case charging sale of intoxicants awaits argument on the right of appeal before Judge Starn in Worcester. Attorney Metz, Huegle’s counsel, has until March 12 to present the appeal argument.
In 1920 eighty seven Rittman residents petitioned Wayne county to open a new street on the north side of the Kete tracks from Sterling avenue to Main street. After hearings in Wooster officials rejected the request citing legal obstacles and authority concerns. The street would have given a route into Malnat avoiding the Sterling avenue crossing.
The Ohio case against Mike Nabith for rabbit hunting was sustained in full by Judge Starn in Wonaster last week. Mayor Shackleford announced Steve Miller, acting for Stabith, notified of an appeal to the Court of Appeals for review. If the ruling fails, further appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court is contemplated.
The Bureau uses information at source to check those who fail to file. Reports by trustees guardians partnerships and employers on payments of 1000 or more in 1920 are audited. If John Doe earned 1000 in 1920 and didn’t report it, the collector will contact him. Delinquents are fined and taxes collected.
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