24 Mar 1927
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1927
Page
1
The Ohio Boxboard Company plans an addition to its office, expanding both south and north ends to handle growth. The Grand View project and related real estate moves may shape future housing and development, with new sites to be allocated as work proceeds.
The Edward Yochheim family learned last week of the death of Mrs Jouhheims mother in Springfield. The deceased was well known in the area after living here for several years. The family left immediately upon notification and the funeral was held Wednesday of last week.
Doylestown marks its 100th year with a three day celebration on July 28 29 and 30. Citizens present an historical pageant and a fundraising goal of 1000 dollars seeks to ensure the fete succeeds.
Monday marked the official start of spring with unsettled, unpleasant weather. The House of Representatives recently passed a law raising jury pay from 1 to 44 dollars daily, aiming to ease duties for those drawn for jury service.
The ladies and society of the Presbyterian church announce an annual Easter flower sale to be held this year. The exact time and place will be announced later.
Frances, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Petit, is nursing a broken arm after a fall while roller skating last Friday evening. The injury was not life threatening and occurred during a routine skating outing.
A fragmented OCR note describes a person delivering groceries all day with back ache, no sleep, and frustration with orders. It hints at fatigue, late shifts, sore hands, and a soft, fussy demeanor. The text references daily tasks and tiredness without clear dates or locations.
A lively Cleveland figure pleased the crowd at the Toreador club on a Wednesday night. The fast paced show featured a popular broadcast favorite from Chovelamad, delivering a vibrant set that lit up the dance floor and left the audience eager for more.
Stanley Hickin, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Water Hickin, was taken to Wadsworth Municipal hospital on Tuesday. He was operated on the same day and was reported to be improving. A note on his condition and the outcome of the operation was forthcoming.
The Fish and Game Club will hold its fourth annual banquet in the roof hall of Wea tet on the evening of March 29. About 260 members are expected. The event includes a solver trophy engraving for Wayne county tournament high school boys basketball champions and a formal presentation to the team.
The upcoming event opens this week at the Cieve Dame Public Auditorium. Tickets are on sale at the Kittian treenhorse with a saving of twenty five cents per ticket. The show continues through the week with the usual draw.
Ng Parris, through attorney WoW Garver, files for divorce from Lena H Parris in common pleas court alleging four years of gross neglect of duty. He seeks custody of their child and asserts the wife currently resides in Pittsburgh.
The document notes Leland Lendy, son of Mr and Mrs Hermes Paads, being accepted to the Cidvethoe Military Training Camp. It outlines approval by the COM TOC Office and mentions expected mobilization and training details.
Last Friday night a rough game at the school auditorium saw Pierce Oils edge the American Le Klien squad by a slim two points. Abe Cane led the Vets with notable drives as Pierce Oils clung to a late advantage amid a clumsy, error filled period. The contest featured fast breaks and hustling defense, with each side trading leads before Pierce secured a narrow victory.
Tax listing day will be observed April 11. Personal property returns are due to the auditor by May 1 to claim the $100 exemption. Seizure and distribution of assets are noted for the period.
Council met in regular session with the Mayor Clerk and all members present. Considerable business was transacted including pausing the regular pay ordinance and authorizing bonds for paving Sterling Avenue and for purchasing a fire engine of the same type as those in larger cities. Resolution declared the necessity of storm sewers in Sabatinet Wow Parish.
Flooding on Jackson Sterling Road Monday raised water levels near Sundus and Neerl ax, making the road passable only west of Wheeling thake. A Dust: nee men meeting at Rittman Savings Bank discussed fundraising for charitable causes. a six member committee was formed to gather data for a future report. Wadsworth citizens form auto club after securing charter, linking to Akron prior affiliation.
In a hard fought game the Juniors toppled the Faculty squad with Connell scoring ten and Haney delivering strong floor play before Kline and Griner shared high point honors. Haney provided notable defense as the team battled throughout a stormy, tightly contested matchup.
Thursday officials broke ground for Ashland College’s new building to replace the structure destroyed by fire. President Jacobsen and faculty led the ceremony as a crowd watched the first shovelfuls of dirt signaling construction to begin this fall.
Up until Monday the last aix petitions filed in the common pleas court were for divorces. All were filed within a few days. Dd will be up for hearing after alx weeks. Six such actions in succession is the unusual.
Akron resident Mrs Sharpless completed a purchase of a Boling black smith shop this week. She will move her family into the property once a suitable place is secured. Also visiting Sunday were Mr and Mrs John Klump Mr and Mrs Rolland Kaplin and Miss Coram Miesnetae of Manefield at Mrs Jane Spade’s Second Street home.
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