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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1939

Page

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Rittman Indians Open Columbus Bid With Kent Wins

Rittman High School basket ball team qualified for the state tournament at Columbus by edging Canfield 22 8 and Bristol 38 27 at Kent. The Indians face Upper Arlington today at 1 p m in their first Columbus contest and seek a strong showing on the university floor.

Upper Arlington Columbus Upper Irlington Arver Garver Wilard Hauenstein Coach Young Fred Ebbs Rittman Kent U. Sym Coliseum Rittman High Indians Wayne County Indians Canfield Bristol Simonton Ramsier Ghort Helder Tompkins

Ritter High Indians Edge in Overtime Thriller

The Ritter High Indians beat Upper Arlington 23 to 21 in overtime to open the state tournament in Columbus. Four players, including Simonton and Rosenbergt, scored in a tight game with a late three point swing and a sudden death period. The outcome awaits the Maurice-Monroe winner as the Coliseum game set for Friday night.

Gus Whatik Bob Sifacinton Ritter High Indians Upper Arlington Columbus Ina Simonton Maurice-Monroe Preas Coliseuns Fauedy

Buses Take Band and Students To Columbus Tourney

The school dismissed early to allow students to attend the Columbus tournament. Buses carried the band in one bus and filled with cheering students in another. The village looked deserted as many residents left early for the trip.

Columbus

Banquet Honors High School Basketball Team at Galehouse

The Bitt min High basketball squad was banqueted Tuesday night at Galehouse restaurant. Guests included Superintendent Garver, Coach Young, Assistant Coach McGee, Merle Gerber and cheerleaders Ruth Webner Eileen Zimmerman and Jean Hessidence. Players praised the excellent dinner.

Tom Gatehouse Bittmin High Garver Young John McGee Merle Gerber Ruth Webner Eileen Zimmerman Jean Hessidence Galehouse

Seventh and Eighth Grade Honor Roll Announced

Clyde Kindig principal at the First building announces the six weeks honor roll for seventh and eighth grades. Eighth graders include Bodager Dickerson Kloetzly Maslak Rohrer Steiner Zivkovich Artrip Bain Baker Freeman Moore Strook Simposa Stocker Blatter Dawson Steiner. Seventh graders include Berger Jaquars Seebauer Wenger Artrip Ashbrook Britton Brickel Bostos Copley Harpeter Hinton Hostetler McMillan Mars Shook Steeler Ziegler.

Clyde Kindig Bill Bodager Paul Dickerson Ross Kloetzly John Maslak Dale Rohrer Junior Steiner

Rittman Indians Coach Tib Young Reaches 150 Wins

The Rittman Indians defeated Bristol Saturday night to mark Coach Tib Young's 150th basketball win with the team. Rittman now sports a 21 1 season record and has won five straight tournament games by at least 11 points in every contest.

Rittman Indians Bristol Tib Young Rittman Ledger Indians

Ritman Indians excel in exhibition. Bristol clash highlights victory

Thomas dominance at the pivot helped Ritman beat Bristol 38-25 as Ramsier Bollig and Rosenberg paced the final frame. Ritman’s strong offense and defense impressed all, signaling a tough team for Columbus. Nova from Ackland defeated Amherst Strongsville and Hartville to qualify for Columbus. Kent winners received gold trophies and team members gold belt buckles for North East District tourney success. Cleveland Dog Show set for March 25-26 with about 1400 entries at Public Hall. top judges confirmed.

Simonton Ramsier Rittman Ukey Indians Canfield Ramsler Columbus Ritz- Titan Bristol Ramster Thomas Trumbull County Bollig Rosenberg Ritman Nova Ackland Amherst Strongsville Hartville Kent Egiva Cleveland Pupife A. Aidwestern Anderson

Class B Drawings Schedule for Tonight

Class B matchups listed with times: Rittman vs Upper Arlington at 1 pm, Maumee vs Monroe at 2 pm, Spring Valley vs North Canton at 3 pm, Green Township vs Dunkirk at 5 pm, Manda vs Glenford at 6 pm, Sandusky St Marys vs Nova at 7 pm, Union City vs Pinonvale at 7 pm, Harpster vs Dennisan at 9 pm.

Rittman Upper Arlington Maumee Monroe Spring Valley North Canton Green Township Dunkirk

L. R. Franks Services Held Wednesday

Funeral services were held for Louis K Franks who died Monday at his home in Doylestown. Burial followed at Chestnut Hill cemetery. Franks engaged in mercantile work most of his life and was connected with Franks and Cleckner lumber and mill business. He served as township clerk and treasurer, and as county treasurer. Survivors include his widow Linda Franks, a son Dr Kent Franks of Minden Louisiana, two daughters Metta Van Noate and Currie Landis of Reylestown, and six grandchildren.

Louis K Franks Doylestown F A. Frase Chestnut Hill Franke Finn of Franks and Cleckner Buel Ness Tromsmear and Ax—Sepy County Linda Franks Kent Franks Minden Metta van Noate Currie Landis Reylestown

Kroger Promotes Ohio Products This Week

Kroger stores launch an Ohio promotion week starting March 13 with products from Buckeye farms and factories. Manager George Tinsler says Kroger spends over 44 million dollars in Ohio yearly, 29 million on Ohio grown and manufactured products.

Buckeye Kroger Ohio George Tinsler Tingler Tinsler Cincinnati

Discipline Topic Chosen For P T A Panel Monday

Three parents and three teachers from Rittman will form a panel on discipline at the Rittman P T A meeting Monday at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. All interested in the progress of Rittman school children are invited.

P-T. A Rittman School Rittman Rittman-P-Te-A

Dalton Man Purchases Clayton Hoover Farm Near Rit One Mile

Clayton Hoover sold his 160 acre farm one mile south of Rit on Route 34 to Solomon Miller of Dalton. The Hoovers lived there 22 years and plan an auto trip with a trailer to visit Mrs Hoover's brothers Arthur and Fred Baughman, likely then to California.

Clayton Hoover Rit ‘Man Solomon Miller Dalton Hoover Hoovers Oregon

Village Council Advances Street and Park Improvements

Council approved plans to widen Grant street to 25 feet and extend 4 28 foot pavement. An ordinance for Mur dock extension street lamps failed third reading. Park Board report shows 2,069 receipts, 1,991.31 expenditures, 7769 balance, with seeding, evergreens, resurfaced walks, rebuilt courts, pruning, and new tool shed addition. Sewer problems noted after heavy rains. engineering to fix damages. paving program pending.

First St Park St Murdock Mantock G Oh Dippinger Counc Grant St Grant Main At Ohio Smit Park Board H Cippinger Rittman Park Board Council Grand View Pleasant View Porks Central Park Cuppinger Aince James Grove PWA Emgineer Steiner Osborne

Mason Cay Opens Studio in Wadsworth Saturday

Mason Cay opened a photographic studio in the Citizens Bank building in Wadsworth on Saturday. He plans to specialize in portraiture and commercial photography.

Mason Cay Wadsworth Citizens Bank

Maibach Hosts Victory Banquet For Wayne County Winners

I W Maibach entertained the Sterling Town Team victors of the Wayne County Sports League tournament Friday night at his Sterling home. Guests included team members, family, and local officials along with Edward Maibach Paul Maibach and Dean Welmer who praised the team and their two first place trophies in the county finals.

W. Maibach Sterlin Wayne County Sterling Maibach Dean Welmer Wooster Oh Sapens Sigler Wayne County! ‘Sports League Sorieflyles Edward Maibach Paul Malbach Glenn Reynotas Lloyd Rufner Elmer Matbach Charles Sohar Dale Steiner Rene Schneider Edwin Graber Vernon Lance Keith Shew Ariine Buss Alta Beery Dorothea Lehman Naoma Ellen Maibach Emily Bauman Delphine Beery Gladys Zook Paul ‘Maibach Albert ‘Blatt Rath Ray Dix Wobater Dad Harnon Waber ApplecreekThe_téans

Striking Fragments Reflect Floods and Local Talk

The page records chaotic chatter about rent, deposits, a service station, and a vaudeville style exchange. It notes floods near Mant Bkip and a routine inspection on Monday while the State tournament in Columbus looms.

No clear Columbus trip but talk of local industry

A fragmented exchange notes plans around Columbus and a balance of local industry activity in Rittman. A merchant remarks on regional trade, payrolls, and questions about Akron and Wayne county ties, ending with a boast of local fiscal support.

Woeospeh Rittman Akron Wayne County

Kent games energize Stark county roots crowd

Half of Stark county reportedly filled the Kent gym Saturday night as North Canton and Hartville scored. Bittman’s contingent of supporters, though fewer in number, showed loud cheer with a hearty supply of bacon and excitement.

Stark County North Canton Hartville

Noisy talk about Columbus game and Upper Arlington

The note highlights anticipation of how the team will perform at Columbus and describes Upper Arlington as a growing menace. The writer urges unity to “wipe them off the map.” The tone is combative and speculative about local sports and community issues.

Columbus Upper Arlington Hung

Farmers Institutes Report Attendance Totals and Officers

The report cites attendance totals for Farmers' Institutes with 34 802 for the year. Officers elected for next year include Paul Zook as president and Mrs. Harlan Scharf as secretary. Another institute at Canaan shows 1 065 attendees and officers Milo Caphrell president Clyde Nepers president and Mrs Madge Ii Fetzer secretary.

Wayne County Bacmers Saport P Totel Sy Stefiling Institute ‘Plas Paul Zook George Steele Vida Harlan Schar Lloyd Rufener A McBride Canaan Thad Milo ‘Caphrell Clyde Nepers, Peyree Madge II. Fetzer

Ohio State Vacation Begins This Week

Local readers note Ohio State University students will begin their vacation week with the university reporting a student body of 13 209. Attendees from Rittman and nearby areas include noted residents such as Rogers Welch Ferenton and others as they prepare to depart for home this term.

Ohio State University Rittman Ray _Rogers Plussell Welch Ferenton Elleworth Felze Robert Metizaine

Mrs. Badager’s Mother Celebrates 80th Birthday

Mrs. Badager’s mother Mary Hahutter Hubacher marked her eightieth birthday in Sardhe with a party from Switherland. The group, among twelve, traveled by car and celebrated amid memories of home and the hills of Stourop County as they recalled past reunions and long journeys.

Mrs. Badager MTR Rapti Overholy J. J. Wits Sardhe Mary Hahutter Hubachar Switherland Fife

20 30 Club Essay Contest Gathers High School Talent

Wayne County Exposition chair Wayne Roxted announces a 20 30 Club sponsored essay contest for high school students on hobbies. Prizes total 5 dollars for top three essays of up to 100 words each on designated subjects. Entries due with date to be announced.

Rox Ted Wader Wayne County Inxt Givan Bith Achagt Siddne Waynethounty

Rehrer Named Park Caretaker at City Board Meeting

The Parks Board selected Jobs Rehrer as caretaker for Wood Park and other parks after a City Hall meeting last Friday. He will oversee animal pens picnic pavilions extensive grounds and related park facilities.

Rehrer Park Chretaher John Hershey A. Fe . Widmbero Ors Oren Ey R. Lance City Hall Rohfer Grada Fors'any. BS Harry, Heftelman G. H Clippinger Chalenan Hugh Metua

Flooding grips area as heavy rains persist

Residents report extensive flooding after heavy rainfall with water covering roads and homes. Authorities warn of rising waters and damaged property though no serious injuries are confirmed. repair crews work to assess and restore affected areas.

Rittman Bron

Enos Beery Dies In Wadsworth Ohio

Enos Beery a 70 year old retired farmer died today at Bramsin Wadsworth hospital after a sudden decline in health. Funeral services will be Sunday at 1:30 PM at Aventolie Church with burial in the cemetery. He lived two and a half miles south of Rittman and is survived by two brothers, Reuben of Rittman and others. Friends may call Friday evening after 6:30 PM at the Honey funeral home.

Nog Beery Sitizend Gevingese Loan Co Brasmain Wadeworth Arad Aventolie Lurch Buriat A. Gy Beery Snside Rittman Sac Milton’ Townshin

Funeral Notices reflect Hickin family in small town

A fragmented obituary fragment notes a Hickin family funeral service at a home in Sirsi Carp with Wednesday arrangements. It mentions survivors including a brother Aaron Ey Smilth and references previous spouses, urging friends to call at the residence Friday evening.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ald Udane Eee Seana L. R. Franks Dalton Man Clayton Hoover Farm I. W. Maibach Customtra Renson Farmers’ Institutes Ohio State Stourop Boceier Riel Narians Enos Beery Hoepit Sirsi Tae Hickin Bilton Tewnehin Peo Ain Aaron Ey
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