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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1938

Page

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Arcade Hotel Evicted in Creston After Fifty Years

Creston witnesses a rare eviction as Mrs Minnie Harris Donahue loses the Arcade Hotel. Sheriff deputies clear the building over three hours with help from volunteers, revealing 17 slot machines among the contents. Ohio Farmers Insurance Co foreclosed a mortgage over $3,000. sale unable to reach terms with the owner.

Creston Citfkeng Arcade Hotel Minnie Harris Donahue Harris Sonahue Ed Mills Eputies Ohio Farmers Insurance Co Unahne

Tragic Tractor Trial Ends In City Hall Misfire

The Stroller reports a humorous yet chaotic incident in Rittman where three officials borrowed a new tractor from City Hall. The machine stalled after its valve supposedly shut off, prompting Street Commissioner Wayne Kurtz to tow it back. The episode included mixups about a theater venue, revealing a night of misadventure and confusion.

Rittman Wayne Kurtz City Hall

Divorce case heard in Cleveland. temporary support agreed

Judge Waller J Mougey heard Tileward Houare versus Nette House but declined decree as a settlement requires Mr House to pay Mrs House twelve dollars weekly for support. Attorney C Rhonemus appeared for Mrs House with Attorneys Funk and Funk handling her case.

Waller J Mougey Tileward Houare Rittman Nette House Cleveland House C . Rhonemus Mrs. House Funk and Funk

Will of John P Frase assigns estate to Almire Frase

The will from Chippewa township probate leaves Almire Frase the life use of all household effects and income from the estate. Upon her death or remarriage the executor E Wis or dred is to sell real and personal property and divide the proceeds among seven Frase children Lustig Speck Oliver Carrie Mable Carr Glenn and Howard Frase and their heirs. Written November 3 1930 and naming Dean H Welmer as executor.

John P. Frase Chippewa Township Almire Frase Wis Ordred Lustig Frase Speck Oliver Frank Carrie Snyder Mable

Will of John Riggenbach Leaves Milton Property to Wife

The will of the late John Riggenbach of Milton township devises his real and personal property to his wife Ela Riggenbach. Next of kin are three adult children William Riggenbach Mary Widmer and George Riggenbach.

John Riggenbach Milton Township Ela Riggenbach William Riggenbach Mary Widmer George Riggenbach

Ruth M Fuhrman Appointed Administratrix in West Salem Estate

Ruth M Fuhrman named administratrix of the estate of Ray R Fuhrman of West Salem. Heirs include Kenneth A Fuhrman Ray R Fuhrman Jr and Kenna Jane Fuhrman. Estate value about 4750 dollars to be appraised by Tom Smith W L Davis and L D Hall.

Ruth M. Fuhrman Ray R. Fuhrman West Salem Kenneth A. Fuhrman Ray R. Fuhrman, Jr Kenna Jane Fuhrman Tom Smith W.L. Davis L. D. Hall

Divorce hearing date set in common pleas court

Bertha D. Hoffman of Burbank sues Lawrence L. Hoffman of Wooster Bet in common pleas court with a hearing scheduled for April 2 at 10 a.m. The divorce action seeks dissolution of marriage and related relief.

Common Pleas Court Bertha D. Hoffman Burbank Lawrence L. Hoffman Wooster

Ivan King Attends Ins Convention In Columbus

Ivan King a local agent for State Auto Insurance will attend a two day convention in Columbus Friday and Saturday with over 1000 Ohio agents. They will gather at the State Capitol for group pictures then move to the Neil House for a varied program including addresses and sightseeing tours planned for the occasion.

Ivan King State Auto Insurance Company Columbus Ohio State Capitol Neil House Occansion

Double Trouble at the Office and a Quick Wit Return

Virginia Windison of Thomas Drug Store teases a lunching clerk, gets a clever comeback about red lips, and reveals a light moment in workplace banter. The chat shifts to local sports talk noting Otterbein College, Sterling, and Akron roots among players in the Rittman All-Stars.

Virginia Windison Thomas Drug Store Darby Otterbein College Sterling Akron Knits

William Lee 71 Dies at Wayne County Home

William Witte Lee known as Bil, long time Rittman resident, died of a heart attack at Wayne County Home early Sunday. He lived in Rittman 30 years and was at the county home two months. A Tasted Brethren Church member, his funeral was Tuesday at 2:00 PM at the U B S Church with burial in Rittman Cemetery. Funeral by A W Ebert Funeral Home. Surviving brother is unlocated.

William Witte Lee Rittman Wayne County Mr Lee Bil Lee Tasted Brethern U B_ s A Wt. Ebert

Violet Flath Granted Divorce in Wooster Court

Violet Flath of Rittman sued Carl Flath of Doylestown in the Common Pleas Court at Wooster. Judge Walter Mougey granted the divorce on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Mrs Flath received custody of a minor child and an allowance for its support. Co. & Rhonemus represented the plaintiff.

Violet Flath Rittman Carl Flath Doylestown Common Pleas Court Wooster Walter Mougey Flath Rhonemus

Wooster Post Office Ranks Second in Ohio Bond Sales

The Wooster post office ranked second in Ohio in per capita sales of United States savings bonds for the year ending Aug 31. Athens led with $143,968, while Wooster totaled $151,132 across a larger population, as reported to Postmaster Julius Stark. The state average per capita sale was $4.05.

Wooster Ohio United States Savings Julius Stark Athens

Manganese Drive Backed by Congressmen in 1940s Debate

Legislators including Rep Francis Case of South Dakota and Senators James Murray of Montana and John Miller of Arkansas spearhead a push to foster a domestic manganese industry. The plan aims to secure supplies used to harden steel and support military needs amid wartime tensions.

Francis Case S.D James Murray Mont John Miller Ark

Dr and Mrs Baird mark 63rd wedding anniversary in Creston

Dr. and Mrs. R. J. Baird celebrated their sixty third anniversary Monday in Creston with quiet family greetings. Outing visitors included Mr and Mrs Charleai Fetzer Orrville Mrs Orlo Wortenberger Le Roy and Mrs E W Brintnall Roger Brintnall York. The 85 year old doctor resumed gardening after the celebration and plans to level ridges and begin crop rotation. Their children are Mrs Frank Ellis Pasadena Edward Glendale and Robert Ann Arbor. The physician began practice in 1884 in Rittman before moving to Creston.

R. J Baird Creston Charleai Fetzer Orrville Orlo Wortenberger LeRoy E. W Brintnall Roger Brintnall York Baird Dairds Frank Ellis Pasadena Cal Edward Glendale Robert Ann Arbor Mich Rittman

Tax Help Arrives in County Auditor Office

County Auditor Dan Yoder will visit J. H. Fisher Agency offices for one day next week to assist Rittman residents in completing personal property tax forms.

Dan Yoder J. H. Fisher Rittman

Grass Fire Suppressed by Rittman Volunteers

The Rittman Fire Department responded Monday afternoon to a grass fire near the Paul Baker home in the Weiss allotment. Fifteen volunteers worked to control the blaze before it reached buildings, with no damage reported. Chief Everett Winkler said origin is unknown and no investigation will be conducted.

Rittman Fire Department Paul Baker Weiss Everett Winkler Winkler

R H S Basketball Banquet Honors Rittman Teams

Rittman High School celebrated its basketball season with a banquet hosted by Superintendent W A Garver. The 20 players and guests, including coaches and editors, heard speeches from team captains and staff as varsity letters were awarded to Royce Yarman Ditch Poe O’Brien Imonton Boling Ramsier and manager Balloon.

Rittman High School Indians Papoosen Supt. W. A. Garver Supt. Garver Garver Thy Young Nig Manray the Wooster Daily Record Ernest Harrison thesRittman Press Tibby Young Royce Yarman Ditch Poe O'Brien Imonton Boling Ramsier Seanon Balloon Reserva Wertz Gammet W.A. Garver L. L. Haney Young A. J. TuceSnardl

Moorish Monument in Seville Dominates Andalusia

A fragment describes the Giralda in Seville as a renowned Moorish monument among Spain's finest. The twelfth century minaret stands as a prayer tower against a blue sky, a symbol of Seville's historic architectural heritage.

Seville Andalusia Giralda Spain

Wadeworth Man Arrested Fined $100 and 30 Days

Fred Tighe of Wadeworth was arrested after driving intoxicated on Route 94 near Ritman. He appeared before Justice Wittany-Shaehletort and was fined $109 and costs, with license suspension for a period. He had just finished a night shift at the Ohio Noxboard and had drawn his pay before arrest.

Fred Tighe Wadsworth Burkeyre Tredday Morniltir Ritman Marahal Charlex Hotfelman Justice of Peace Wittany Shaehletort Costa Dave Im Wayne County Asa Pigho Owife Tex Wadeworth Ohto

Northeast Ohio Junior High Music Festival Honors

Students from Rite Tan earned excellent ratings at the Northeast Ohio Junior High School Music Festival in Chardon. TK Swope, Margaret Brophy, and Joseph McGorry each received excellent in their respective grade groups, with Frederick Wicha providing transportation for the three representatives.

Laws Northeastern Ohio Chardon Ritetan Trip Sam Axwope Apn Mr. L Swope Candview

Watches Once Small Clocks Worn From Idle Appendages

A fragment notes that early watches began as small eye sized devices hung from the idle hangers and worn about the body as pocket timepieces evolving from a compact form.

Redecorated First Brethren Church Dedication Sunday

Dedication Sunday to celebrate the redecorated First Brethren Church with a special evening program. The event includes a new design, repainted interior, refurbished pews and floors, and religious paintings above the pulpit. Rev. L terriblee will oversee both morning and evening services.

Hewly Evantag Tor Apachi Twentanco Gneat Apesker Ata Jo MecCinin Oraco Ron

District Essay Contest Honors Mary Balloon II

Mary Balloon II won the district essay contest with a paper among over 200 entries. The district includes nine counties and judges from local schools, with Snyder winning county honors and Balloon advancing to state judging for a possible Washington D C trip.

Widalo Logan Dikteistan Cayroll Colmbiaun Coshocton Linedleon Jefferson Soles Starks Tuscarawaa Wayne Ning A& Oideon Esany Thia Legloi A. Thy High School Bupt- Vas Gary E. Q. Hust Rovep Remont Raysmond Snyder Frances. Petit Homer Kollert Geraldina Chmmings Wachiry Watite Wd -Mtary-Belloon Mary Hartzler Fred Miller Betty Nonchoff Nelson Mauar Howard Dickerson Raymond Snyder Ruth Webner Columbus Snyder Mary Balloon Frances, Petit Howard Dicker Wayne County Washington,d.c Easler

Lowest-Pitched Sound and Pitch Ranges in Music

The text discusses the lowest pitched sounds produced by organs and machinery. It notes that such tones can be felt as vibrations rather than heard as discrete sounds, contrasting with higher pitches. It mentions a notable very low pitch in musical context and remarks on how pitch relates to vibration and perception.

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