New High School Plan Outlined For Rittman
The board outlines a brick 180 by 127 foot high school on Main Street with a combined gymnasium and auditorium on the second floor, a domestic science department with a cafeteria, and a complete science wing on the third floor. Groundbreaking is set for May 1 with occupancy expected after early 1924. students will relocate to the new building to ease crowding. The piece also notes a public debate challenge over the Schick test for diphtheria and a health officer dispute in Wayne County.
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Board
Aueh
Board of Education
Rittman
Althouse & Jones
Mansfield
Kittman
Schick
Hanks
Wayne-co
Wayne County
Arran
Ohio
Béteman
Rittman News Briefs and Local Updates
Rittman area reports include a gasoline tax vote result, home moves and remodels, upcoming high school literary contest with out of town judges, and real estate transfers. Local residents Amos Carpenter Edward Poote Maude Bustager and George Pritz are noted with moves or sales. Emergency floods from Dayton and southern Ohio historical reference mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heike
Maude
Lazarus Bustager
Fisher
Georgee Pritz
Ford Thompson
Rittman
P H Samuellan
Cleveland
Funeral in Creston for Mrs Eli Kauffman
Mrs Eli Kauffman aged 70 died from age related illnesses. Rav Barton of the Rittman church officiated the 2 p m funeral at the Creston home. Interment followed at West Hill cemetery Creston. She was mother to Miller of this place and to John Means and Mrs B Culp of nearby Rittman.
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Revo Harlon
COR
Knappe
Eli Kauffman
Creston
Rav. Barton
Rittmap UB
West Hill Cemetery
Miller
Thin Place
John Means
Mra B. Culp
North of Rittman
Mrs Elisabeth Brenneman Thanks Brethren for Kindness
Mrs Elisabeth Brenneman expresses gratitude to the Brethren Society and friends for the aid and paint received during her illness.
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Elisabeth Brenneman
Society and Friends
Prohibition Lengthens Life Says Dry Spokesman
Representative Louis Crampton of Michigan cites Congressional Record data claiming public health gains from prohibition. He notes life expectancy rising from 1910 to 1920 with males at 63.98 and females at 56.33, Kansas leading with white male life expectancy at 69.73 years and 60.89 for white females.
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Louis Crampton
Michigan
House of Representatives
Crampton
Congressional Record
Ciary
James A Gallivan
Massachussets
United States Census Bureau
Kansas
Bow Wow Dog Catcher Boosts Wayne County Business
Wayne counties official dog catcher Tom Glasco and his Ford patrols boost local commerce this year as dog tag issuance surpasses last year. More than 3,000 tags issued so far, with rapid demand driving county revenue and strict enforcement of tagging.
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Tom Glasco
Wayne-co
Glasco
Request to return dog collar from license 804
A resident asks The Presa office to return the dog collar removed from their dog identified by license 804. The note ends with a brief signoff and a statement that no further questions will be asked.
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Presa
Des Hummel
In memory of John W. Derthick on anniversary day
A memorial note marks the third year since John W. Derthick's passing on March 24, 1920. The author expresses lingering longing as evening shadows fall and time heals little of a broken heart.
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John W. Derthick
Defiance County Supt. Cites Style Rules for Teachers
Defiance county school superintendent William J. Manahan told the school board that no girl with knees showing should apply to teach, a remark interpreted as opposition to flapper fashion. He spoke in plain terms during a recent address to board members.
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Wm J. Manahan
Defiance-ro
Scteol Board
Defiance-co
Defianceco
When It Is Spring A Poem Of Renewal And Love
A lyrical spring ode praising blue skies and nature’s return. The speaker notes blue skies, singing birds, blooming lilies, and tender buds, then turns to affection for a beloved, comparing her charms to summer dew and sunset sun. The stanzaic flow evokes warmth, renewal, and the joy of love in spring.
Wayne-County Representative Backs Gasoline Tax Vote
Judge Orr, a state representative from Columbus, voted for a two cent per gallon gas tax. The measure received 658 votes for and five against, but failed to reach the eight votes needed for a constitutional majority to pass.
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Judge Orr
Columbus
Marble shooting contest offers trip to state championship
The Automobile club backs youth welfare and plans a marble shooting contest for boys and girls up to 15 years old in Rittman and nearby areas. The winner earns a trip to Cleveland to compete for the state championship, a novel event that promises exciting skill and rivalry in this new activity.
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Cleveland
Auction at Rittman village school sale of property notices
The Rittman Village Board of Education announces a sale of school property including a dwelling and an east side Mata Street frame school building. Purchases must clear conditions and move items from school grounds within set dates. Notices warn of penalties for failings and outline costs for permits and hogs within village limits. Community expresses thanks for sympathy after a family loss.
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J Dase
Ai Mata Street
Samme Shakl Os Mo
Bronent
Saehool Con
Baby Girl Born to Mrs Shook at Wadsworth Hospital
Mrs Harvey Shook gave birth to a daughter at Wadsworth Community Hospital last Friday. The father died last September in a tractor accident, an incident still remembered locally. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W R Shook of this place and Mr Holby, clerk of the Wednworth board of education.
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Harvey Shook
Aine
Wadsworth Community Hospital
W R Shook
Holby
Wednworth
Notice to Gas Consters by Central Ohio Gas Co
The Central Ohio Gas Co announces it will not be open after 3 PM on any evening for gas rental collections. B P Dague serves as agent for the company.
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Central Ohio Gas Co
Eugene Branigan Enlarging Garage Behind Realty Block
The tile block garage owned by REG Branigan at the Realty block is being enlarged as workmen extend the building. Studebaker sales and plans to rent space prompted the expansion, with modern conveniences promised for storage use.
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Reg Branigan
Studebaker
Branigan
Bake Sale by Ladies Aid at Ruckel Grocery
The Ladies Aid Society of the Brethren church will hold a bake sale at Ruckel grocery on Saturday March 31. Proceeds benefit church projects and community relief.
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Ladies ‘Aid Society of the Brethren Church
Ruckel Grocery
Hamitons
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Mvers
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Janex
Ohio Auto
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Sterling
Edward Poote
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Prioe
Dayton
River Styx
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Rittman Village Board
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Hittman
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Amd
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EG Mason
Dorothy Glenn
Shirley Mason
Mrs Shook
Bendure
B. P. Dague
Eugene Branigan
Bake Sale
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Hershey & Rohrer
Brenneman’s Grocery
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Rittman Automobile
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