Fisher Seeks 16 Million Federal Funds for 60 Dams
John H. Fisher of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District announced plans to obtain an additional 16 million dollars in federal funds to build about 60 secondary dams. The effort aims to supplement larger dams and enhance water conservation with investigations of reservoir sites in Wayne County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Fisher
Riktman
Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District
Dstrict
Fisher
Wayne County
Former Rittman Resident Violet Swigart Dies at 31
Mrs Violet Lenorz Swigart 31 a former Rittman resident died Thursday March 21 at Avon Services were held Sunday at 2 80 o clock Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park Akron She is survived by her husband Charles a daughter Winifred two sons Wilbur and Paul her mother Mrs Herbert Lenorr three brothers and two sisters Funeral attendees from Rittman included Mrs Exd Wheeler Mr and Mrs Arley Trent Mr and Mrs Yovan Borisie and Mrs Warress Hard grove
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Lenorz Swigart
Rittman
Avon
Greenlawn Memorial Park
Akron
Charles
Winifred
Wilbur
Paul
Herbert Lenorr
Eexd Wheeler
Arley Trent
Yovan Borisie
Warress Hardgrove
Garden Club to Exchange Seeds at Milton Meet
The Milton Garden Club plans seed exchanges as it meets Monday evening in the high school auditorium. Miss Carrie Reichler will illustrate planting with guidance from Extension Bulletin No 74. The 4-H Flower Club joins, and the club elects Ruth Hart president and other officers. 38 members enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeda
Miltom Garden Club
Acheol Suditorium
Carrie A Reichler
Robert Moreton
Follews
Ruth Hart
Grace Layton
Beulah Hickman
Mary Wirth
Mary Ann Barkman
Katherine Rich
Ruth Glessner
Dramatic Club Presents Cat and The Canary in Creston
The Creston Dramatic Club stages Cat and The Canary or a three act melodrama at Creston High School auditorium on Friday April 5. Cast includes Agnes Prouts Doris McKvaine Jeanette Eshelman Charlotte Howell Paul Kinney Walter Jeandrev in Everett Miracle and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston Dramatic Club
Creston High School
Agnes Prouts
Doris McKvaine
Jeanette Eshelman
Charlotte Howell
Paul Kinney
Walter Jeandrevin
Harry Frey
Russell Schmeliinger
Donald Thompson
Everett Miracle
Boy Scout Committee Named in Sterling Troop
Sterling completes its Boy Scout troop committee Friday night with Co. M. Jennings as chair man and C P. Lindecamp as secretary Other members include Carl Livingston Roy Sinclair C C Valentine Sinclair reappointed scout director of finance and troop records Mrs Charles Burger recovering from surgery at St Thomas hospital Akron at home now
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Co. M. Jennings
C P. Lindecamp
Carl Livingston
Roy Sinclair
C. C. Valentine
Sinclair
Charles Burger
St. Thomas’ Hospital
Akron
Notice of Stray Dog Policy Enforcement in Rittman
Marshal George Morgan warns that all stray dogs in Rittman will be shot regardless of license. Dogs must be chained 24 hours daily and tracked through gardens and porches. strict enforcement follows numerous police complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Morgan
Rittman
Ask Substitution For Electricity Service Charges
Ho Steele representing Reserve Power and Light attended the rural consumers meeting Thursday evening. Consumers pressed to eliminate the $1.60 service charge and replace it with a $150 minimum. A revised rate schedule to be developed later with a formal report in 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ho Steele
Reserve Power and Light Company
Homerville
Death Summons Brother Of Mrs. Victor Scott
A death notice announces the passing of Vereet abosety aged 37. Funeral services for the brother of Mrs. Victor Scott were held Saturday at Breton House. Marea bre thre Mero Hartisene attended, signaling the family’s recent loss and obituary detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Victor Scott
Vereet Abosety
Weoatty Bhararseay
Sutdas Attecanom Hottie Marea
Mero Hartisene
Wasa
Mas Vaeter
Prince DeVonis Gives Blindfolded Driving Demonstration
Prince DeVenis the so called great white Wizard drives a car blindfolded through Rittman streets on April 3 and 4 at 4 p m from Ritts Theatre. He then performs tests of telepathy and mind reading on stage answering unseen questions from the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince DeVenis
Great White Wizard
Rittman
Ritts Theatre
Veep Wu
eHstorbing
Prince DeVomnis Mind Reader Demonstrates Blindfolded Pool
A free exhibition at the Gatehouse pool room on Monday at 2 p.m. features Prince DeVomnis mind reader and phyalognomist performing a demonstration of playing 15 balls of straight pool blindfolded. The public is invited to attend this shibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince DeVomnis
Gatehouse
Chicken Supper at St. Michel's Lutheran Church
St. Michel's Lutheran Church hosts a chicken supper at Rupp's Hall Marshallville on Friday April 6 at 6 30 pm. The event invites all to attend with proceeds planned for frescoing the avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michel’s Lutheran Church
Rupp’s Hall
Marshallville
In Memoriam Mrs. Lillian Snell Remembrance Note
In loving memory of our dear wife and mother Mrs Lillian Snell who passed away one year ago March 31 B F Snell and Family Mr and Mrs Frank Snyder of Neffs Ohio visited Mrs John Jones and children Mrs Herbert Smith spent Wednesday in Akron Mr and Mrs Harry Schaad and children visited relatives at Bur ban Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Snell
Frank, Snyder
Neffs, Ohio
John Jones
Herbert Smith
Akron
Harry Schaad
Burbank
Wadsworth Hospital 1934 Annual Report Details Care and Costs
The Wadsworth Municipal Hospital report for 1934 shows 591 patients admitted, 539 discharged, 39 deaths, and 20 in-house at year end. Surgical operations reached 416, doses of treatment 5111, and 84 deliveries were recorded. Donations totaled 12 409 46 dollars with city funds and community donors supporting operations and facilities. The per patient day cost was 60 dollars and 18 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth Municipal Hospital
Alexander Thom
O J. Shong
R. V. Fredrick
Rittman
Wadsworth Bunivival Hospital
Gortatiana Ale Thelivetts Nf
Ants
PS Uy
Wadsworth
Civil Service Commission announces extensive open examinations
The United States Civil Service Commission offers numerous open competitive examinations across departments including Agriculture and Navigation. Positions range from senior stock clerk to junior biologists and foresters with salaries from 1620 to 3800 dollars yearly. Full details available at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, DC
Department of Agriculture
Geological Survey
Bureau of Navigation and Steamboat Inspection
Central Market Ham Contest Winner Named
Mrs. C. M. Forman was the winner in the Central Market ham contest held last Saturday at the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Forman
Central Market
Firemen Answer Gall to Grass Fire at Grand View
Rittman firemen were called at 8:20 Wednesday night to extinguish a grass fire in Grand view Allotment and prevent spread to nearby property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gall Rittman
Grandview
Wenger Kin Attends Daniel Conrad Funeral in Lewisville
Mr and Mrs A M Wenger attended the funeral services for Daniel Conrad the uncle of Mrs Wenger in Lewisville on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Wenger
Daniel Conrad
Lewisville
Card of Thanks from Circle No 2 at Branigan's Hall
The Ladies of Circle No 2 thank all contributors to the program at Branigan's Hall Tuesday evening. Special gratitude to Mrs Jennings M ONeil Co Mrs Guinther who led the Glee Club Miss Eather Spade who gave readings and Mr Ebert for chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 2
Branigan’s Hall
Jennings
M. O’neil Co
Guinther
Glee Club
Miss Eather Spade
Ebert
Chiaira
Little Chippewa Ditch Sealed Bids Sought in Milton Township
Wayne County invites sealed bids on the Little Chippewa Ditch improvement known as No 108 in Milton Township. The project, petitioned by C H Kabel and others, will be received April 16 at the office of the county auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinty Audhor
Wayne County
Milton Township
C H Kabel
Schools Celebrate 300th Anniversary Observance
The piece highlights 1938 as the 300th anniversary since the founding of the first American high school, with Boston Latin School tracing back to 1685. It notes the historic shift from grammar to secondary education and calls for national reflection on American life and schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Aniversary
America
Boston Latin Grammar School
Efon Nis
Fife
Colebeate
Cecil Y Pan
Sima
Gehac
Black Derby Play Set for High School Auditorium
The Student Government Association plans a three act mystery comedy titled The Black Derby by Frank Spolin. Detected as a police detective chase, the play aims to entertain with humor and suspense while promoting intracurricular activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S'odent Goverment
Richman Pteh Sahel
Tl Owill
Frank Spolin
Helis
Theo
Miky
Fta
Afl
Wenerah
Court Briefs feature fines and licenses in Cr east on weekend
Realauta officer Thomas Grant of Lod was fined $25 and costs plus a U day jail in Justice Van Nest's court for intoxication and resisting arrest in Creston Saturday night. Marriage licenses issued for Augustus W Rowman and Laflin. Names listed include Rev Harold Molin Wooster, contractor Bauman Sterling and Edna Cook, Sterling, and other local workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Realauta
Thomas Grant
Lod
John G van Nest
Creston
Clicensese
Augustus W Rowman
Sather
Jusal Bethe Laflin
Doylestown
Harold Molin Wooster Walter
Bauman Sterling
Edna Cook
Sterling
TL. N.carmony
John Huser
Rittman
Boxboard Co
Eva Hoodovan
Rittman Boxboard
Sanire
Sao Vach' Ae
Walter Hoover Property Sold at Sheriff Sale in Rittman
At a sheriff's sale held Saturday in the court house the Walter Hoover property in Rittman was sold to the People's Savings and Loan Company for 1800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Walter Hoover
Rittman
The
People’s Savings ‘and Loan Company
Petit jurors named for April 16 reporting duty
List of petit jurors reporting for duty April 16 includes J Steiner Mrs Mabel Newberry Rittman Homer Pinkley John Johnson Creston Charles W Mast Sterling Executor for Doylestown Estate Harley Ansley named apported executor of Emma C De Nise estate of Doylestown valued at 2700 Heirs listed as two daughters Ella Ansley and Leah Gifford and grandson Ank e Fesidng 17 Crestline
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Steiner
Mabel Newberry
Rittman
Homer Pinkley
John Johnson
Creston
Charles W. Mast
Sterling
Doylestown
Harley
Ansley
Emma C de Nise
Ella Ansley
Leah ‘Gifford
Ank E
Fesidng
Crestline
Auto License Fees Cut 25 Percent Beginning April First
The 25 percent reduction applies to all passenger cars trucks and trailers. Deputy registrars were authorized March 26 to accept applications at the reduced rate to ensure plates reach owners by April 1.
Writ of restitution grants farm possession near Fredericksburg
Burton Scott and Victor Scott won a writ of restitution and recovered possession of a farm property near Fredericksburg after alleging Martin Jester owed rent for about three years. The Court of Appeals will convene on Tuesday April 2 per Clerk Glen B Harrison with only three cases to be heard. Real estate transfers list Francis Bair to Karl Kohler for a Rittman lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Scott
Victor Scott
Fredericksburg
Martin Jester
Court of Appeals
Glen
Harrison
Francis Bair
Karl Kohler
Rittman Lot
Wafter Boling Returns From Wadsworth Hospital
Wafter Boling returned from Wadsworth Hospital on an afternoon. The brief item notes his discharge and mentions no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wafter Boling
Wadsworth’ Hospital
Bertha Wissler of Creston Dies at 78
Mrs Bertha Wissler of Creston dies at age 78 after a long illness. She is survived by two brothers and a sister. Services were held Thursday afternoon at two at the residence with interment in Orrville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Wissler
Creston
Bertha Wasaster
Redme
Loamee
Fsa
Orrville
Poultry Auction Plans Nearing Completion at Wooster
Plans for a live poultry auction in Wooster move toward approval with first sale slated for April 4 and weekly on Thursdays. The sale will operate from 8 to 11 am at the Wooster market, using egg auction facilities to minimize costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Rob Treat
HM Doyle
W D Slutz
Fred Ward
Reading Poultryman
Plang
W A Lott
Workers Conference Elects New Officers
The Workers Conference of Church of Christ met at Buford Bonnet’s home on Wednesday and elected officers. Chairman Rev Sy Emerick, assistant chairman Ralph Fixler, secretary Mrs Pearly Hawkins, assistant secretary Miss Dorothy Fixler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workers Conference of Church of Christ
Buford Bonnet
Sy. 2
Emerick
Ralph Fixler
Pearly Hawkins
Dorothy Fixler
Births Rise in Creston and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Victor Rook Creston welcomed a son David Clarence. Mr and Mrs Howard Hood Fort Worth Fla reported a daughter Sally Ann born March in Creston. Mr and Mrs Reno Hardgrove Wadsworth Road had a 9 pound son Frank Eugene Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Harvey Kitts Salt Street with a girl on March specified. Mr and Mrs Prince Kitts First Street had a girl Friday. Mr and Mrs Willard Long Frott Street had a boy last week. Mr and Mrs Roy Lambert Wright Street a girl Tuesday afternoon. Dr B R Alexander returned from the Cleveland Clinic Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Rook
Creston
David Clarence
Howard Hood
Fort Worth
Fla
Sally “Ann
Hood
Misa Edythe Gutherle
Reno” Hardgrove
Wadsworth Road
Frank Eugene
Harvey Kitts
Salt Street
Prince Kitts
First Street
Willard
Long
Milton Township Fire Talks Prompt Vehicle Purchase
Council notes report a regular meeting where a motion to buy a used meter sedan for the fire department was carried, while a new vehicle was deemed unnecessary for now. An ordinance authorizing sharing dispatch with Milton Township fire crews was passed, with mutual aid contact formalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aew
Milton Township
Plan Pre Easter Church Program Details Prelauded
Plan for a pre Easter church program highlights a sequence of services and meetings led by Brethren with focus on worship, prayer, and Scripture study. The event emphasizes conversion accessions and spiritual life as central themes for attendees and families in the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noehwidhe
Uae Tietat Lake
Laencasaat
Dayton
Plekwayo
Rittman
Tsiherea
Musical Club Holds Meeting With Piano Selections
The eleventh meeting of the Musical Club featured piano solos by members and a composition by Virginia Gebhart judged best by judge Paul Parmelle of Wooster Conservatory. Honorees included Miriam Clippinger, Betty Dale Wenger, and Rose Marion Wilson on the hour and a half honor roll with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvettn
Muareh
Renalszed
Enebh
Btasc
Stianr Qoninsey
Pia
Arier
Paul Parmelle
Wooster Conservatory of
Muste
Virginia Gebhart
Heathoven
Miriam Clippinger
Betty Dale Wenger
Rore Marion Wilson
Grace Wenger
Betty Wilson
Virginia Gobhert
Onette Stearna
Marjorie Morrison
Harvetta
Marriage of Miss Virginia Christian and Bernard Escovitz
Miss Virginia Christian of Wadsworth and Bernard A Escovitz announce their marriage in Chester West Virginia on January 7 1936. Mrs Escovitz is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Yates Christian and a 1938 Wadsworth graduate. Mr Escovitz is a Rittman high school graduate class of 32, son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Escovitz and employed in his father’s store. They plan to live in Rittman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Christian
Wadsworth
Bernard A. Escovitz
Chester
W. Va
Escovitz
Yates Christian
Rittman High School
Samuel Escovitz
Rittman
Miss C J McGee Attends East Ohio Missionary Meet
Mrs C J McGee first vice president attended the East Ohio Branch Missionary Societies meeting in Canton Tuesday. Plans were laid for the convention to be held April 11 and 12 at St Paul s United Brethren church. The group closed the year with a net gain in mission work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. McGee
East Ohio
The
Missionary Societies
Canton
Coaches Attend Meeting Amid Northeastern Ohio Association Plans
Coaches Philip Young and Merle Gerbér attended a meeting of coaches and principals at the Akron YMCA on a Monday evening to arrange games for the coming season. Several games were scheduled with various schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Young
Merle Gerbér
Northeastern Ohio Athletic Association
Akron ,Y. M. C. A
Death claims John W. Jones on fishing trip near Seville
John W. Jones 47 known as Jackieo, died of heart failure Saturday morning three miles west of Seville while guiding his youngest son Jack on a fishing trip. Funeral held at 2 p.m. at 40 South Second Street with Rev. Jo McGooe officiating. Interment at Rim an cemetery. He moved to Rinman seven years ago and was employed by the Ohio Boxboo ft Company. He was active in hunting and softball. He leaves wife Mrs. Mary Jones, children Jack and Grace, and siblings Mary Ann Jonas and Helen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dohn
Jackieo Jatten
Oporta
Mn Adock
Seville
Gos
Jack
South Second Streat
Jo McGooe
United Brethren Church
WB Niles
Mra Runsell Stodensberg
Ot Bhert
Riman Cemetery
Tom Qrialise
Jan Brenneman
Bores Bronneman
Clifford Spaulding
John the Oil
Grace
Helen
Mra
Mars Ann Jonas
Mary Willaing
Pinafore at Rittman High School to Stage Elaborate Set
Gilbert and Sullivan operetta MoM 8 Pinafore to be presented Friday March 29 at the Rittman High School auditorium. An entirely new galley style set conceived by Miss Silfman, with a 60 voice chorus and eight principals led by William Ballant as Captain, Ruth Webner as Josephine, and Ruth Hoover as Haba. Nancy Gebhart and Betty Jane Brophy provide accompaniment. tickets at Thomas Drug Store. Capacity crowd expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittmanigh School
Misa Silfman Fe
William Ballann
Jack Jones
Sir Joseph
Ruth Webner
Josephine
Evelyn Toling
Buttercup
Paul Molky
Ralph
Catherine Hoover
Hold Rites For Sister Of William Shackelford
Mrs Martha B Croft sister of William Shackelford died Thursday at her brother Charles A Shackleford's home in New Martinsville. She had visited in Rittman and in 1981 cared for Mr Shackelford after his hospital stay. The deceased lived in Leesburg, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shackelford
Elizabeth
Howard Shackelford
Tornarn
Martha
Croft
New
Martinavillé
Mra. Croft
Rittman
Mr Shackelford
Leesburg
Ohio
Tut
Chas. A. Shackleford
New Martingville
Creston Wins Two Rounds in Wayne County Debate
Creston won their first two rounds of the Wayne County debate. Finals set for Friday March 29 with participants from Congress and Smithville. Creston earned four amiceta and none while Congress and Smithville each had three wins and one loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Wayne County
Congress
Smithville
Partial asphyxiation case in Medina woman
Pearl Vickers of Medina St Rittman was found unconscious Tuesday night from gas escaping a shaven burner in the kitchen. She was parsed asphyxiated but recovery progress was described as satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cetebra
Pearl Vickers
Medina
St. Rittman
Grass Fire Extinguished at Vacant Lot Corner
A grass fire was reported and extinguished at a vacant lot corner after a 2:45 PM call on a Wednesday. No injuries reported and cause under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisis Bisegt
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Muskingum
Garden Club
Boy Scout Committee
al Pal
Marlboro
Maes
P. Blake
Mr. Doolay
Vera “Crux, Mexico
General Scott
Alaska
Perry Algan
Japan
Prince Devonis
B. F. Snell and Family
Crawford
B. &W. Oilco
Martines
Commission
High School of
Mateo
Workers Conference
R. ‘Alexander
Cleveland Clinic
Council
Carreled
Ethias
Torredence
Apa Ordittines
Sash48
Steve Roswish
Snyder
Marshal Morgan
Death
John W. Jones
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