Village Council Debates Paving Ohio Avenue Plans
The Monday session approved a 1400.06 pay ordinance including 390.80 for street work. A petition to pave Ohio avenue is prepared for solicitor approval, with possible Diagonal street and South First to Elliott paving next, brick on Ohio avenue with a 6 inch concrete base discussed. Estimated Ohio avenue cost 31000, bids expected lower per contract terms. Garbage service for next year assigned to A J Hostetler with residential rates at 80c and business charges 50c to 2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Garver
Ohio Avenue
Diagonal Street
Elliott
Ohioao
Ernest and
Sterlingrd
A. J. Hostetler
New Bakery Equipment Installed in Carmichael Block
The Carmichael block sees progress on a new bakery as equipment is installed. Mr. Wagner expects full operation by April first and will move from Wooster to the leased rooms above the bakery.
Annual Inspection for D A Lodge Appreciated Visit
Last Thursday evening the Daughters of America held an annual inspection night. The local lodge presented a beautifully staged program with 36 members and 43 visitors including three state and national officers and five district deputies. Gifts were given to all state officers and lunch was served.
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Daughters of America
Invites S S Class To Home Fare Interesting Program
Mrs. William English invited her Sunday school class on March 12 to celebrate her birthday anniversary. The 25 members enjoyed prayers readings duets guitar songs and games and presented a shower of handkerchiefs. a dainty lunch followed hosted by Mrs. English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William English
Jesus
Ida Shook
Kathryn Hoffelman
Bicycle theft at Murdock Drive prompts hush notice
A small child’s bicycle was taken from England’s house on Murdock Drive Monday night March 16. Police promise no arrests or publicity if the bicycle is immediately returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Orrville Village fights telephone rate hike in Columbus hearing
City Solicitor Horn of Orrville represents the village at a Columbus hearing opposing a roughly two year old telephone rate increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horn
Orrville
Columbus
Travelers Club at Kirkpatricks gathers longtime Ohio group
The Travelers’ club met with Mrs. R E Kirkpatrick on South Main street Wednesday afternoon. Members included Mrs. John T Gibgon of Kent, Mrs. Thomas Rogers and Mrs Edward Leonard of Cuyahoga Falls, and Mrs Raymond German and gon Billy of Akron. Formed about 20 years ago in Kent by Pennsylvanians who settled in Ohio, the group meets several times a year to reminisce. A pleasant afternoon followed with a dainty lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travelers’ Club
R. E. Kirkpatrick
South Mainst
John T. Gibgon
Kent
Thomas Rogers
Cuyahoga Falls
Edward Leonard
Raymond German
Gon Billy
Akron
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Barberton C of C Honors Mr Saurer to Fill Vacancy
Clayton E. Saurer was elected by Barberton Chamber of Commerce directors to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Russell E. Wyre. He will serve on the board until next October. Saurer formerly chaired the merchants retail committee and is a native of Rittman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton E. Saurer
Barberton Chamber of Commerce
Russell EB. Wyre
Mr. Saurer
Merchants’ Retail Committee
Rittman
Phillip Saurer
Barberton
St Patrick’s Party Held by Women’s Benefit Association
The Women’s Benefit Association hosted a St Patrick’s supper in their hall on Tuesday evening with prizes awarded to John Snyder and Mrs Ed Wheeler. Mrs Nelson Sheets won the door prize and Mrs Leo Adams received an angel food cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Benefit Association
John Snyder
Ed. Wheeler
Nelson Sheets
Leo Adams
Webners Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
The Webners marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary in Smithville on March 16 at their East Main Street home. Mary Elizabeth Wagoner and Gilbert Ohio Webner wed March 13 1881 in Smithville. the couple later lived in Wooster and Smithville, raising children including Charlie Frank Bernie Frances. They received $100 in gold, telegrams, flowers, and four bride cakes. several relatives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Wagoner
Gilbert Ohio—Webner
Ray Noel
George W. Wagoner
Smithville
Webner
East Main Street
Wooster
Wayne Building and Loan Company
Mr. Webner
Wobester
Ashland
Charlie Webner
Houston
Texas
Frank Webner
Rittman
Bernie Webner
Elyria
Frances Webner Cook
New Galilee
Pennsylvania
More Parking Space Along Ohio Avenue
Rittman council acts to ease curb congestion in the Brani gan block district. Marshal Mills notes last Saturday night there was insufficient parking space. The council orders storm sewers on the north side of Ohio avenue from the post office rear to First street, under construction to create parking on both sides. Gutters have been a long standing eyesore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Branigan
Marshal Mills
Coutcilt
Nortiwalde
Ohio-av
Thee Post Office
Firstat
Ohlo Ay
Rittman Grange March 13 Meeting Showcased Acts
The Rittman Grange held its March 13 meeting with a bean contest won by Mr. Collier. The program featured duets by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gruner and Mr. and Mrs. Chariss Grunder, a clarinet solo by Debert Grunder, readings on What We Learn by Nature and Marriage, jokes by Mrs. E D Steiner, a burglar alarm demonstration by William Fixler, and names to receive first and second degrees on March 2%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Grange
Vand
My Beachy
Collier
Charles Gruner
Herman Flath
Debert Grunder
E. D. Steiner
Chariss Grunder
Delbert
Melvin Grunder
Almo Anderson
William Fixler
Grange
Acme Stores Managers Attend Akron Convention Banquet
Mr. Neely, manager of the Acme Store in town, attended the managers convention and banquet in Akron honoring Acme stores on their 40th anniversary. The event took place Monday evening at the new million dollar YMCA building with Mr. Albrecht, president of Acme, as host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neely
Acme
Akron
Creston Woman Mrs. Orpheus Stewart Dies at 68
Mrs. Orpheus Stewart a widow aged 68 died at her home one mile north of Creston after weeks of illness from a heart ailment. Funeral services are scheduled Friday at 2 p.m. from the Baptist church in Seville. She had been a resident of the Creston area for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheus Stewart
Creston
the Baptist Church
Seville
Mrs. Jay Brenneman Hosts S S Class Gathering
Mrs. Jay Brenneman entertained the Fidelity class of the Wadeworth Mennonite church at her North Marion Street home in Rittman. Thirty members attended the Tuesday evening meeting, following a business session, with refreshments served by the host.
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Fidelity
Menonite ‘Church
Wadeworth
Jay Brenneman
North Mari St
Rittman
Party honor and gifts aid for Joan Haldiman
Last week in the Press an add singled out families Walter Shook Jay Lance and Carl Schar. Their couples attended a party in honor of Joe Haldiman and helped present Joan with a gift along with others mentioned.
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Mra
Walter Shook
Jay Lance
Carl. Schar
Joe Haldiman
Joan
Rev Tuck Wooster Rotary Talk Highlights Values
Rev Tuck of Wooster spoke to Wooster Rotarians as part of a program secured by Ralph Krabll. He urged letting art literature and music take a back seat to friendship and inner betterment, warning against letting business dominate life. Mr Bell and Bill Smith of Orrynlo attended as visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob” Tuck of
Wooster
Ralph Krabll
Bell
Bill Smith
Orrynlo
Auxiliary Ladies Journey to Orrville Meeting
Thirteen members of the Auxiliary to the American Legion joined other Auxiliary ladies for lunch at the Lutheran church in Orrville. Mrs Johns of Magallon spoke on soldiers roll of work and rehabilitation. Mrs Auble of Orrville spoke on child welfare. A program of music and an Irish folk dance provided amusement. About 76 ladies attended the luncheon. The Wayne-co Council, formed recently at Wooster, elected Mrs McDowell as president, Mrs Breece as vice president, and Mrs Garver as secretary. next meeting will be at Applecreek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Lutheran Church
Orrville
Wayne-co Council
Wooster
McDowell
Ti. B. Breece
Rittman
Garver
Applecreek
Spud Black Rot Reveals Hen Silhouette Discovery
Mrs Henry Sommers of Shinersburg found a potato with a hen shaped silhouette while peeling potatoes. The image appeared on a large potato halved to reveal a figure made by black rot, illustrating the ages old saying with a rooster-like form.
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Spud Black Rot
Henry Sommers
Shinersburg
Larkin Club entertained by Mrs Koehler at Sterlingar
Mrs John Koehler of Sterlingar entertained the Larkin club Tuesday evening at her home. The event combined a business meeting with music. Green and white decorations matched Saint Patrick's memory. Seven were present.
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John Koehler
Sterlingar
Larkin Club
Saint Patrick
Miracle Back With Joe Mc Miracle Roving Razor Runners
Joe Sher rick leads the Roving Razor Runners of Ritt man at the north end as Joe McMiracle returns to barbering at the same shop. Mac notes he has long served satisfied customers here.
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Mc Miracle
Joe Sherrick
North End
Rittman
Joe
Mac
Musical Program by Rittman High School Tuesday March 24
The Royal and Girls Qloo club and the Rittman high school orchestra present their annual musical program next Tuesday evening March 24 at eight in the high school auditorium. The program is a musical pageant rather than an operetta with 60 participants. Mr. Herbert Rodda leads the music, guiding the glow club and orchestra in a highly prepared show with many special numbers duets and solos.
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Royal and Girls
Qloo Club
Orchestra
Rittman High School
Bauditoruum
Herbert Rodda
Glow Club
Glee Club
Rittman
Local Boy Scouts Honor Investiture With Oath Ceremony
The Rittman troop held an investiture where 14 new scouts were welcomed, blindfolded questions tested their knowledge, and several joined the Scotty group. Scout leaders report record attendance at last Saturday’s hike with 46 scouts and a new cabin facility for future treks as Boyd Miller leads the construction crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourtéo Rittman
Oys
Scotts
Rittman
Benuta
Por
Fighncy
Mon‘ny
Scotty
Kenneth Kurtz
Keith Shew
Harry Bacovitz
Myron* Davin
Metro Kratchen
Wilbur Jonner
Wilbur Cogswell
Harold Mougey
Howard Breece
Adelbert Snell
Eawin Nathall
Robert Haller
Ned Dilbert
John Simonton
Charles Shaeffer
Owen Landix
Buffalo Patrol
Acout
Boyd Miller
Doylestown Businessmen Organize Local Association
About 80 Doylestown businessmen met Friday evening to form the Doylestown Business Men's Association. Officers elected were Eugene Stepfield president Raymond Cleckner secretary and nv OA Frase treasurer. Meetings will be held weekly at Stepfield's hall over the drug store. A Friday noon fish dinner at the American Legion hall will address local economic morale.
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Doyleatown
Doylestown
Eugene Stepfield
Raymond Cleckner
Nv. OA. Frase
Treaurer
Stepfield
Wamerican ™ Légion Hall
American ” Legion
Double-Header Basketball at High School Fetes Local Talent
A Thursday night double header at the high school showcased local basketball with Ex-Highs defeating Pierce Oil Federal Reserves 39 to 30. Standout players included Slim Troutman and Shorty Tobin, while referee Max Engler earned praise for strict calls amid a lively crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce Oil- Federal, Reserve
Rittman Morolmata
Bwartes
Ste ‘Atest
Ile
Broadbeck
Fough - Ha
Reece Shorty
Slim
Troutman
Shorty
Tobin
Ikerha
Federal Reserves
Alf
Rod
Max” Engler
Akron
Pierce Ofle
Police Notes Include Thefts And Drunken Disorderly Cases
John Weltrick warned for stealing gasoline and corn from Ross Fraher and awaits a county jail hearing. Norman Ferguson arrested for drunken and disorderly conduct, fined in Justice of Peace court. Eva Huegle sentenced to Marysville for forging aves. West Virg?e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Weltrick
Ross Fraher
Norman Furguson
Mills
Justice’ of Peace Court
Eva. Huegle
Marysville
Tor
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D. OF A. Lodge
Travelers Club
Kirkpatricks
Barberton C. OF C
Saurer
Clayton Lather
L. L
Lance
B. A’s
GIVE
ST . Patrick's Party
Webners
F. F. Webner
Ruth
Frank
Dale
ChasIz-Grant
Hittman
New York
John D.rockefeller, Jr
Radio City
Manhattan
48Th
List Street
Fifth
Sixth Avenue
S. S
Tuck, Wooster
Entertains Larkin Club
Miracle
Kunkler
Yarman
Yattow Salts
Hayde
Hanes
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