Creston People At Orleans Mardi Gras
Mr and Mrs C B Bombarger and daughter Alice visited New Orleans for Mardi Gras with Mr and Mrs Robert Pettigrewe of Cleveland. They toured Nashville Mobile Gulfport Biloxi and explored the French heritage and sights including Napoleon Bonapartes home and the USS Wyoming. The trip noted rail service and port commerce with reflections on Alabama poverty and hopes for 1931 prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Bombarger
Alice
New Orleans
Bombargers
Robert Pettigrewe
Cleveland
Pettigrewe
Erie
Nashville
Tenn
Mobile
Ala
Gulfport
Biloxi
Matty
Jong
Napoleon Bonapart
Bombarger
Annual Reunion Set for Thirty-Seventh Ohio Division in Montgomery
During 1917 18 the Thirty-Seventh Ohio Division trained at Camp Sheridan Montgomery Ala and will hold its annual reunion in Montgomery on November 9 to 11 1931. Local residents recall the soldiers fondly and promise a warm welcome and hearty reception for all returning members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-Seventh
Ohio
Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Ala
Mrs Clyde Harpster Dies At Mansfield
Mrs Clyde Harpster death reported at Mansfield Tuesday. She was sister in law of Mrs Ed Peete and daughter in law of Mrs Minnie Harpster en route from California. Burial at Wadsworth Thursday afternoon. Survived by husband a three year old daughter her parents Mr and Mrs Noah Treffinger of Wadsworth and several brothers and sisters. She was well known in Rittman and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Harpster
Mansfield
Ed. Peete
Minnie Harpster
California
Wadsworth
Noah Treffinger
Slaters
Harpster
Rittman and Vicinity
Young Husband Dies Suddenly in Creston Home
Allen Slater age 27 died suddenly at his Creston residence Tuesday evening. Survived by wife Layone three children his parents Mr and Mrs Monroe Slater four brothers and two sisters. Funeral Friday two services at Gouge and Beach Grove church with burial in Beach Grove cemetery. R D Armstrong and Son of Seville in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Slater
Creston
Layone
Monroe Slater
Gouge
Beach Grove Church
Beach Grove Cemetery
Rev. McFadden
R. D. Armstrong & Son
Seville
Weekend at Bittman Theatre Adds Crime Drama and Romance
At Bittman Theatre Friday and Saturday, Remote Control stars Bill Haines as he pursues Mary Doran through bank robberies and murders, escapes capture, and foils the Ghost Gang by radio while winning his love. Sunday and Monday highlights feature Joan Crawford in Paid. Next week Victor McLaglen in a Devil with Women with Mona Maris and Humphrey Bogart. The Pastime Theatre stays closed on Tuesdays, offering three complete shows weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Haines
Mary Doran
Billy
Joan Crawford
Victor McLaglen
Mona Maris
Humphrey Bogart
Milton Township Farm Bureau Meets with Crippled Children Topic
The Milton Township Farm Bureau held its March 10 meeting with E Amstutz presiding. P. E. Trester reported on fertilizer orders and feed while a social program featured songs, recitations, and four musical selections by G Gearhart and wife. Dr C C Gregg will be guest speaker on Crippled Children at the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Township Farm Bureau
E. Amstutz
P. E. Trester
Whippoorwill
Floy
Margaret Hoover
C. C. Gregg
Three Teachers Absent Halt Rittman School Day
Rittman schools faced disruption as three teachers were absent. Misa Reelhorn and Mr. Gerber are ill while Mr. Allarding's mother died this morning. County Superintendent C A Gibbens and state inspector L W Reese chose today to visit schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Misa Reelhorn
Gerber
Allarding
C. A. Gibbens
L. W. Reese
State Department of Education
Doughnut Sale Planned by W B A Ladies
On March 31 the W B A ladies plan to bake doughnuts and sell them at 25 cents per dozen. Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.B. A
Ady
Wagner of Wooster Opens Bakery Here
The room once occupied by Thomas Drug Store in Rittman is leased to Chas Wagner of Wooster who will open a bakery and soda fountain. Wagner, with ten years at Myles Snyder bakery in Wooster, previously ran a bakery in Applecreek. Opening is set for April first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Drug Store
Chas, Wagner
Wooster
Rittman
Wagner
Myles Snyder
Wypoater
Applecreek
Change in Good & Bicksler firm and new funeral service
Two Wadsworth business changes in a week raise total shifts to seven in two months. G W Bicksler, longtime partner in Good & Bicksler funeral directors, now runs The Bicksler Funeral Service from his home at 114 Lincoln Place with partner Charles Chamber. The Wadsworth Furniture Co. acquired Gynsemer’s Furniture store on Feb 28 under new ownership. Donald Good remains manager with a long term lease secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth Business Houses
G. W. Bicksler
Ason
Good & D Bicksler Funeral Directors
Lincoln Pl
Hie Sam Chnarier
Bicksler
Cincinnati College of Embalming
Gynsemer
Good & Bickster Co
Wadsworth Furniture Co
The
Propritory
Wadsworth
Donald Good
Wooster Daughters Attend Rittman Tent Meeting
The Julia Ann Hoff Tent of the Daughters of the Union Veterans held its regular meeting Friday evening March 6 in the W B A hall. Ruth Green Canton department resident attended and closed the charter with 25 members. Ten Wooster members were present and presented five flag standards to their tent. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is planned for March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ann Hoff
Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War
W. B. A. Hall
Ruth Green
Canton
Wooster
Rittman Graduates Said to Represent OSU Class
Fifteen states are represented in a 176 member class to graduate Friday March 13 at Ohio State University winter convocation. From Rittman the list includes Paul E. Schaefer MS Industrial Engineering and Charles Camplan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State University
Rittman
Paul E. Schaefer
Charles Camplan
Will Hold Benefit Card Party at W B A Hall
A benefit and card party is scheduled for Tuesday evening March 17 at the W B A hall. The public is invited with prizes for high score, a door prize, and lunch served.
Mother Of Coach Allarding Dies In Ohio
The mother of Mr. George Allarding died Thursday morning at her North Canton home. He was called Wednesday afternoon as his mother’s condition suddenly worsened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Allarding
North Canton
Allarding
Recent Auxiliary Initiation Welcomes 23 New Members
The Orrville Auxiliary hosted the Initiatory work for 23 new members at 6 to 7 p m on Monday at the W E A hall. Creston and Orrville attendees joined the 69 total members and enjoyed a green and white covered dish luncheon followed by a banco game with prizes awarded to Mrs Thompson of Orrville first, Mrs Edith Wilmot second, and Mrs Robert Wenger consolation. Mrs John Baldwin serves as Auxiliary president this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
W. E. A. Hall
Orrville
Creston
Girl Scouts Hold Regular Meeting With 24 Present
Twenty four Girl Scouts attended the Wednesday evening meeting. The program included games and singing. Maria Helile achieved second class by thrift progress. A large headquarters register will track each scout’s advancement. The last meeting featured a humorous night with an act play songs and musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Helile
Mrs Strupe Dies At State Hospital Masailion
Minnie Strupe age 46 died at the State Hospital Masailion Sunday afternoon. She is survived by her husband Isadore and two children Wanda 11 Lavonne 10 along with five brothers and five sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Savena Catholic Church Rittman with interment at St. Ann's cemetery. A L Ebert in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Strupe
State Hospital
Masailion
Isadore
Wanda
Lavonne
Savena
Rittman
St. Ann's Cemetery
A. L. Ebert
Papers Mock Mr Jones Handle Big Name Call
Four newspapers joke about two Rittman businessmen and a long distance call. One man answers with Mr Blank speaking while the other dislikes the Mister form. The papers agree that using Mister is correct in formal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Press
Detroit News
Cintinnati Enujrer
Rittman Press
al Ather
Nerween
Rittman
Blank
Ailright
Taking Advantage Of The Bonus Bill
The legions will use the new bonus certificate loan law to obtain funds. About $16,000 may circulate locally as Service Officer Gebhart reports several applications for 50 percent of Adjusted Certificates. Government loans run four and one half percent. certificates mature in 1946 if interest isn’t accumulated. President Dover, though opposed, instructed fast processing after Congress passed the bill. Treasury borrowing for relief measures may slow war debt payments but diverts investment from industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Boya
Gebhart
Dover
Congress
Treasury
Follies Not A Financial Success In Rittman High Play
The Barborton Jr O U A M and D A presented the Junior D of A Follies Friday at Rittman high school auditorium. Acts featured Shirley Rust Rose Stover Martha Nicol and Johnny lunarlll. Music by Johnny Taylor’s orchestra and the cast earned a neat sum from printed game programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barborton
United American Mechanics and Daughters of America
D. of A. Follies
Rittman High School
D. of A
Shirley Rust
Rose Stover
Martha Nicol
Akron
Johnny
Roxno Stover
Irene Class
Johnny Taylor
Oscar Ilodgson
Ralph Hagey
Benefit card party in WB A hall notice
A WB A hall event on Tuesday evening March 17 invites the public to play for prizes including high score and a door prize plus lunch. On March 31 the W B A Jadios plan to make doughnuts. Orders may be left with Mrs Liv Adams and Mrs George Rudd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. A. Jadios
Liv Adams
George Rudd
Farm lands sale brings $17 per acre at sheriff's sale
An 80 acre farm sold at sheriff's sale on Saturday March 7 for 17.06 dollars per acre. Ernest McConnell bought the A. Bauman farm southwest of Rittman by bidding in 1368 dollars, recalling Grandpa’s tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Falé Thal
Grandpa
Ernest McConnell
Rittman
Birthday surprise honors Joe Haldiman at home
On Saturday March 7 Joe Haldiman received a birthday surprise at his residence. Friends including Mr and Mrs Ray Younker Mr and Mrs Glen Shire Mr and Mrs Harry Heffelman Mr and Mrs Fred Orr Mr and Mrs Ralph Rock Mr and Mrs Harold Rich gathered for games prizes and lunch featuring chicken sandwiches pickles cake and iced cream. A gift was presented and wishes for many more happy birthdays were spoken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Haldiman
Haldiman
Ray Younker
Glen Shire
Harry Heffelman
Fred Orr
Ralph.Rock
Harold “Rich
Mira
Joe Haldiman
Debates Prompt on Chain Stores Benefit Question
Rittman high school will debate whether chain stores are beneficial to U S public with rounds set for March 30 and April 6 in Wayne school and Sterling Doylestown triangle. Affimatives include Mark Longenecker and Robert Dubhald Fattine. negatives are Helen Steiner Donadale Fredrick and Clair Burger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rittman High School
Wayne Xo
L. L. Haney
Rittman
Doylestown
Witman
Sterling
Smithville
Congress
Mark Longenecker
Robert Dubhald
Fattine
Tiwiser
Helen Steiner
Donadale Fredrick
Clair Burger
Delores Dickerson
Maxine Dowd
Milton Racovitz
St Patrick Party by Circle No 2 at Toland Home
Circle No 2 of the Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church hosted about 60 ladies and guests at Mrs. L. L. Toland’s home. Emerald-green candles lit the rooms while Irish-themed games and a program featured Mrs. A. I. Ebert, Mrs. Edw. Newberry, Mrs. Frank Webner, and others. Receipts totaled over $23 as a purse benefiting the circle’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lary
The
Presbyterian Church
Paterick
Mra. L. L. Toland
Matwat
Indy
Mra
A. Ia. Ebert
Edw
Nawberry
Mra. Koffman
G. Newberry
Joe Sherrick Buys North End Barber Shop
Joe Sherrick becomes proprietor of the barber shop in the Dennis block taking immediate possession after a purchase with L G Hawkins. Hawkins has served the public for two years and Sherrick vows to apply his motto It pays to look well while updating equipment and staying close to his Rittman home base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sherrick
Dennis
L. G. “Hawkins
Joe
Rittman
Press reader letter from Eddie Amstuts in Colton
A fragmented note from Eddie Amstuts shows he and his family are settled in Colton California. He renews his subscription to The Press and writes a friendly closing remark about not feeling bad. The text mentions a move from Sterling to California several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Amstuts
Colton
California
Eddie
Amature
Ster=ling
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Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi River
Lake Ponchartrain
Algiers Harbor
Royal Street
Alabama
Bittman Theatre
Farm Bureau News
John D. Rockefeller, Sr
Jessie Firth
B. B. Brindle
Diana Fishwick
Nona Dixon
Ormond Beach
Fla
Wagner of Wooster
Good & Bicksler
Coach Allarding
Girl Scout News
MR. Jones
D of A. Follies
WB A_hall
Rittman High
North End
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