Rittman Board of Trade holds annual banquet
The Rittman Board of Trade met Tuesday night in the U B church basement with about 58 members. President Overholt opened the gathering praising the group as a granding army ready for community service. Clifford O Morton stood in for an absent speaker, while R J Jeffreys spoke on Buy American briefly praising President Roosevelt and noting American imports drop after six weeks of the campaign. New directors were elected: Chas Ward, G B Shook, Robert Hickin, and retiring president Overholt. Four past directors remain, and officers will be chosen Monday night.
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Rittman Board of Trade
U.B
U. B
Ralph Overholt
Overholt
J F. Kerschner
Cleveland
R. J. Jeffreys
Star
Buy American
Ohio
Mr. Jeffreys
Rittman
Clifford O. Morton
Jeffreys
Rittman—Press
States
Roosevelt
American Legion
United States
Directrsf
Chas. Ward
G. B. Shook
Robert Hickin
Mrs Leonard L Lance Undergoes Emergency Operation
Mrs Leonard L Lance was rushed to Wadsworth hospital for an emergency operation for ulcers on Saturday morning. Her condition is reported very favorable given the seriousness of the procedure and her age.
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Leonard Lance
Wadsworth Hospital
War Ace Will Speak At Legion Meeting At Eight
Lieutenant Joe Sedylmier, a former German war ace credited with downing over 20 Allied planes, will recount his experiences at an American Legion open meeting in town on Tuesday March 21. Village Council Mayor Ford Press extended invitations and each Legion member is encouraged to bring a guest. Wayne County Council Commander Charles Sanders will also speak. Mr Sanders is postmaster at Smithville.
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Joe Sedylmier
American—-Legion
Ford Press
Wayne
Charles Sanders
Sandera
Smithville
Jinx at Kent again tops Rittman High
After twenty two straight wins the Rittman high basketball team suffered its first district tournament loss to Henrietta a strong surprise team Henrietta had just defeated Waynesburg 40 29 and beat Rittman 41 27 in a game played with the Henrietta center towering at six feet five inches The loss came after an early 16 2 run and Rittman rallied in the second period but could not overcome the tall opponent with control of the tip off and backboard shots cited as key factors The story continues on page eight.
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Rittman High
Henrietta
Waynesburg
Gay
Rittman
Petition to Abandon Orrville Cut-off Hints at Local Road Debate
County Commissioners hear a petition to abandon the Orrville cut-off in Rittman as adjoining property owners seek graveling guarantees for an alternate route. Petitioners argue the half mile road serves no residents while implying nearby hosts would prep and gravel the parallel improved road. The board reserved a ruling pending broader road improvements and future needs for the Orrville corridor.
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Rittman
Orrville
Orrvilles County
Orr Villa
Oreville
Wayne ‘County
Unis
C Ville
Marshallville
Bath
Sedas
Ordination and First Mass in Cleveland Church Event
Rev John T Farrell attended the ordination of his cousin Rev Matthew J Fogarty of Cleveland at St John's Cathedral on Saturday. The largest Cleveland class, 29 men, were ordained by Most Rev Joseph Schrembs. Fogarty celebrated his first mass at St Joseph's Church in Cleveland on Sunday with Farrell as deacon.
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John T Farrell
Matthew J. Fogarty
Cleveland
St John's Cathedral
Joseph Schrembs
Dod. Titslop
Father Fogarty
St. Joseph's Church
St. Clair
E.144th Sts
Farrell
Father Farrell
Birthday Dinner For Mrs. Long Eightieth birthday in Rittman home
Mrs. Catherine Long, long time Rittman resident, celebrated her eightieth birthday with a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Rohrer at her home six miles south of Rittman near Georgetown. Family and friends attended, including three daughters and two sons, plus relatives from Barberton Wooster Orrville Doylestown and Wadsworth.
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Rittman
Catherine Long
John Rohrer
Selema Stern
Barberton
George Rickabaucht
Wooster
Rohrer
Forest
Long
Orrville
Henry Long
Forest Long
Geo
Ricky Dawiet
Am Bent
Ted
Howard Sterns
Doylestown
John Leasure
Wadsworth
Wayne County Teachers Elect New Officers
EB Honnold of Orrville was elected president of Wayne County school teachers at Wooster meeting. A Stine of Applecreek was chosen vice president and Miss Helen Ebby of Wooster was named secretary.
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EB. Honnold
Orrville
Wayne County
Wooster
A. Stine
Applecreek
Helen Ebby
Mrs Maibach Recovers at Home After Fall
Mrs Maibach is recovering at her home from injuries after a fall. She sustained a sprained back and bruised spine but is listed in stable condition as she heals.
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W. Maibach
House Hears Bill On Mortgage Foreclosures And Tax Hearings
In a tight session the House debated discretionary power over mortgage foreclosures after hearings on each case. The court would withhold sale orders at its discretion, while foreclosure actions proceed under lien terms. The fate of the bill hangs on a House vote amid highway tax and road refund hearing discussions. Special notices set for Worcester Saturday at the Court Room from 2 to 5 to discuss legislation. CORAVIN H. SWAN.
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Colunaub
Ohio
Wooster
Warden Receives Order For Meeker's Execution
Warden Thomas of the Ohio penitentiary has the warrant for the execution of Herbert Meeker the wife killer. The date is set for Marcel 22 Meeker has not applied for clemency nor appealed to the governor for a reprieve though he had a prior indefinite stay after appealing to the state supreme court.
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Herbert” Meeker
Thomas
Ohio Penitentiary
Marcel
Meeker
Gertrude
State Parole Board
Supreme Court of the
State
Rittman Bank Reopens Fully After Federal Reserve Backing
The Rittman Savage Bank resumes full operation, claiming 100 percent open status after a Federal Reserve Bank telegram authorized redemption of business. Depositors show confidence as $25,000 in deposits flow in on opening day. the bank, Treasury licensed and a longtime Fed member, attributes the easing to patron cooperation during banking holidays.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Clevelanc
Laing
Lt Ny
Preas
Accident on Sterling Ruthton Road Injures Several
Mrs Herman Poholakt and Mr Baker with daughter were en route to their home when a machine overturned on the Sterling Ruthton road. The accident left Mrs Poholakt with bruises and cuts, the Baker party uninjured, and the vehicle badly damaged. Police report unclear cause.
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Herman Poholakt
Ars
Girl Arrives Brightening Floyd Hoover Home
A newborn girl weighing 8 pounds arrived Wednesday morning March 15 at the home of Floyd Hoover. He reports joy as both mother and baby are doing well and he will have a pair of each bath ready for visitors.
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Floyd Hoover
Floyd
Baby
1913 Flood Hits Rittman Village in Unprecedented Rise
Rittman newspaper reports a severe all‑night rainfall from Sunday to Tuesday causing water levels to crest at an unseen height. Wagons and boats rescued families to dry land while shops closed and stocks damaged. Rail traffic halted. gas mains broken. Sterling flooded. residents endure cold, dark conditions awaiting relief.
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Rittman
A.C. Nichter
Trafic
Erieant B. & C
Sterling
Mail Handling Breaks Record On Train Shipment
An order at the Ohlg Hox carries the capital weighing 3132 pounds of mail aboard a train. Postmaster LR Longe necker notes the largest shipment ever handled by the Trenan-At Mice. Authorities expect a formal announcement this morning.
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Trenan
Ten Johnson Praised For Heroic Water Rescue In Rittman
In the Rittman Press flood report of March 2 1913 former street commissioner Ten Johnson living in Marion is lauded for rescuing fourteen families from dangerous floodwaters. The piece highlights his perilous efforts through high water to save horses and people, urging the town and council to reward him meaningfully for his courage.
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Rittman Press
Johnson
Wittman
Marion
Rip
Gvaryone
Rittman
J.T. Johnson
Mr. Jobson
Ainsa
Yuma
Snyder's Aunt Dies in Cleveland at 72
Miss Sarah Snyder, 72, aunt of Dr. Fred B. Snyder, died at her Cleveland home. The body was taken to Wooster for services from McIntyre funeral home this afternoon. Interment will be in Wooster cemetery. Dr. and Mrs. Snyder attended the funeral.
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Sarah
Dental Society Meeting Highlights Health Speech
The Summit Co Dental Society held its monthly meeting at the Mayflower Monday evening with Dr Deuner of Cleveland presenting a lecture on a healthy mouth for good health. Dr Greve attended a related meeting at Cantah Stork Co Dental Society on Wednesday.
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Summit Co. “Dental Society
Reeniar
Mayflower
Deuner
Cleveland
Greve
Stork Co. Dental ‘Society
Cantah
F Maton Attends International Photographic Exhibit in Pittsburgh
F Maton intends to attend the international photographic exhibit in Pittsburgh on Sunday. The event highlights notable works and supporters from the photography community.
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F. Maton
Nang
Pittsburgh
Rescue Party Aids Families in Flood Area
Flooding inundated a wide valley near Snydertown and Rift as water rose two to three feet. Rescue crews used a rowboat to evacuate twenty homes while residents waited for drainage work to end.
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Iran-Howe
Walter Kodting
Snydertown
India Kitchen
Donder
Dohner's Lake
Manna
Bnydertown
Rift
Man
Tha Ak
Chippewa
John Nunn
Jane
George Morgane
Tuntiies
Mhedr Tomes
Thor
Whittenberger Brother-In-Law Dies At Akron
Funeral services for FB Whittenberger 69 brother in law of Mrs J Heiks will be held Friday at 2 pm at Grace transformed church in Akron. Interment in Concorde cemetery. Mr Whittenberger died Tuesday evening at his home leaving wife Rose one daughter Mia June Hardesty and a brother Walter of Latwill Indiana.
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Ss. Whittenberger
Rotary Grange Hosts Local Grangers Event
The Rotary Club hosted local Grangers with Beachy serving as president. Chairman E G Branigan introduced the Grangers and Deputy Russell Lehman of the Canaan Grange, whose talk covered the origin and agile sides of the big organization.
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Presman Grangs
Re. Beachy
Tha
Tobal“grangey
E. G. Branigan
Russell Lehman
Canaan
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Coravin H. Swan
Rittman Bank
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Chippewa Valley
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