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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
6
The Shreve News declares surrender in last week’s issue as the subscription rises from 1 to 1.50 per year. Editor HC L. blames rising costs and scarce supplies, noting hay at 30, pork and beans high, and ration prices up, with the paper forced to raise its price to 1.50 annually.
The Rittman Grange met Tuesday evening March 23 to conduct routine business, approve provision for broom and seed delivery, elect five new candidates, and plan initiation with first and second degrees at the April 13 meeting. A lecture by Prof Vandison on how to get and keep good teachers in schools framed the discussion, with song to open and close the session. Also advertised is Old Standard Prepared House Paint at four dollars a gallon from Wadsworth Paint Factory.
The village of Rittman asks electors to vote at the April 27, 1920 presidential primary on issuing bonds totaling 600000 for land purchase and improvements of boulevards public grounds and related public spaces. Ballots must read for the issue of Bonds or against the issue of bonds as directed by the notice.
Last week Wayne County commissioners approved raising Walter Wecht and wife salaries as superintendent and matron of the infirmary from 1500 to 1800 dollars annually. The vote was 2 to 1 with Commissioners Shannon and Oll er supporting. Smith opposed. They also rejected bids for infirmary improvements, one at 14000 for a barn above estimate by 4000 dollars and remodeling at 60000 above a 50000 estimate, leaving future plans uncertain.
Notice lists Paul Sedlok and Carl Franks inmates at Mansfield Ohio State Reformatory recommended for parole hearing set for April 1 1920 by Superintendent and Chaplain. Applies under parole law and rules with clemency board review. Official notice dated March 25 with April 1 and 8 publication.
Mr and Mrs Homer Forrer begin independent life in a Senecast cottage. Mrs Forrer, aiming to serve breakfast, tirelessly cranked a sugar grinder until discovering the slide must be shifted for sugar to flow. She jokes the effort qualifies her to play a street organ and contemplates street concerts in Rittman.
Elmer Maurer buys the Dostal building once housing Tony Johns coffee house. He and likely A G Darling plan moving tire and motorcycle business there soon. They have been in the Dennis room beside the Realty block. Johns left Rittman after arrest for running a gambling joint.
The Avalon Rubber Mfg Co in Sterling began shaping its factory for operation after a harsh winter stalled progress. Citations indicate capital will rise to 1,000,000 and the Barberton plant may be abandoned for a larger Sterling facility, with local residents already employed at Barberton.
Auction announced by I W Beery for March 27 at 12 30 pm at the J C Landis farm end of North Main street Rittman. Items include two horses a bay horse nine years old and a gray mare nine years old, a Jersey cow fresh in February, a Chester White brood sow due mid April, farming implements and some household goods. Arthur Goffinet acts as clerk and auctioneer I M Beery signed on behalf of Mrs Emanuel Blougel.
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