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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1935

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Local Bowlers End Tournament at Ideal Bowling Alley

Local bowlers closed the Head Pin tournament held at Ideal Bowling Alley on Monday April 20. Pred Kamp won high single game worth $1400 and tied for top score with Clayton Kandfet as the event concluded. Three prizes totaling $18 in cash were awarded for the top three high scores from the remaining games.

Pred Kamp Mio Rad Kamp Clayton Kandfet Hich Te Tad W Bodager Carl Gillman Momlay

Rittman Youths Head to Camp Knox Friday

Three Rittman youths Ray Kesey Nelson Boyes and Chester Filis left Friday for Canton to be entrained for Camp Knox. Other Wayne County boys from Creston Sterling Doylestown and Freeman faced delays due to county quota shortfalls and medical or attendance issues.

Rittman Ray Kelsey Nelson Boyes Chester Filis Canton Camp Knox Wayne County Filis Beckwith Sterling Maynard Bricker Ellsworth Kime Creston Albert di Flore Freeman Rachman Gerald Bennet Murwood Workman Doylestown Stark Holmes

Jubilee Plans for Rittman Fourth of July Carnival

Modern Woodmen and local businessmen have secured city permission for a street carnival in Rittman from July 3 to 6. Fireworks are promised for July 4 along with prizes such as an electric refrigerator a radio a bicycle and an electric washer. Proceeds will aid the MaW not-Arand and the Rufuian Bind to obtain new uniforms.

First Communion at St Ann's Church This Sunday

Children of St Ann's Catholic Church will receive their first holy communion on Sunday May 12. A class will also renew their commitment during the celebration.

St Ann's Catholic Church

Weighing Station Set for May 9 at High School

A monthly weighing station for babies and preschool children will be held at the high school on May 9 from 1 30 to 3 80 p m. Mothers are invited to bring their children to attend and receive measurements.

Hold Benefit Show at The Ritts Theatre

A benefit performance on the 23rd at the Ritts Theatre presents Gene Stratton Porter’s The Girl of the Limberlost. Proceeds will aid the local Girl Scouts.

Ritts Theatre Gene Stratton Porter

Pupil Piano Recital At Mrs Ebert's Home

Mrs Lillian Ebert hosts a piano recital on North First Street featuring Mary Balloon and Frances Burger with Miss Kather Spade assisting. Pieces include Chopin nocturnes, Bach, Hayden, Sinding, and Scarbette.

Lillian Ebert Mary Frances Burger North First Street Kather Spade Keler Beler Barlett Frances Bach Hayden Mrantes Mise Spade Lavalls Mimuwetta de Hayden Toecatte Frances - On Blouin Meadows Rive Kone

State Legislatures Passes Measures for Driver Safety

The Ohio Legislature enacted two new laws to curb auto accidents. The Drivers License Act requires all drivers to hold an operator or chauffeur license costing 25 cents issued yearly. minors need guardian approval. The Financial Responsibility Law imposes a three year driving suspension after serious offenses, with restoration possible via vehicle insurance or security deposited with the State Registrar.

Ohio Searad Oho State Registrar of Motor Vehicles

Frank Amstutz Dies In West

Frank Amstutz, 65, of Riverside California, died April 24 after an April 17 dental extraction followed by pneumonia. A former resident of Rittman for about 40 years, he is survived by his wife and several children, a sister Mrs. George Landis of Doylestown, and several cousins including John Fisher, Mrs. John Bender, Lance, and Mrs. Katherine Kraut, all of Rittman.

Frank Amstutz Riverside Cal Amstutz Rittman George Landis Doylestown John ‘Fish John Bender K. Lance Katherine Kraut

Initiation Rites Held for 15 Candidates at Junior Hall

The Barberton degree team conducted the initiation for fifteen candidates Thursday night at the Junior Hall. The Akron Daughters of An priests drum corps performed a street demonstration earlier in the evening.

Barberton Akron D A. Druns Corps

Senior Class To Stage A Friday Play At School

The senior class of Ritemanhich school will present an uprising comedy The Miaams am the Mumps oon Friday April 4 at 5 15 pm in the high school auditorium The plot revolves around the mummy of King Tats queen and features a cast led by Wifam Latdlawn Frederick Suyder Aga tha Laekdian Majjorie Rauman Maude Motten Bhedl Mac dHersheesy Dulkae Det ble Dasudst You ble fin Jones Shree og Mavwivin Vdains Praners Berea Wiilan Sihtigo Ama Poimiptete Taomfae Poe Sir Hector Fish The play directed by Miss Gil Leimee Thundines oman with music by the school choir under the guidance of Lawren Chambers Tickets are 35 cents and must be bought before curtain rises.

Ritemanhich School SIS Tats Wifam Frederick Suyder Agatha Laekdian Majjorie Rauman Maude Motten Mac Fin Jones Wiilan Hector Fish Rauppo Perkottre Sheeregf Miss Gil Leimee Thundines

Grange Organizes Baseball Team at Friday Meeting

Rittman Grange formed a baseball team with Alvin Steiner as manager and George Steele as coach. The evening featured Arbor Day programs with readings, playlets, and music, plus a Mother’s Day program led by Mrs Maude Kanongelser.

Rittman Grange Alvin Steiner George Steele Mildred Hessidonce Russell Steiner Donald Boyer Arbor Day Ezra Steiner Gladys Junior Steiner Mildred

Banquet Set in Columbus for Ohio Young Republicans

The Ohio League of Young Republican clubs will hold a banquet in Columbus on May 16 to launch the statewide organization. Edward Joingon, of Will Hold County, is named chairman of the Distinguished Guests committee. Robert L. Barton announces additional committees and a nationally known speaker will address attendees from across seven states. A dance sponsored by three Young Republican clubs in the 12th District is also planned without extra cost.

Edward Joingon Young Republcan Ctubotwiyne’ County Alumbus League of Young Republican Clubs of Ohio Robert L. Barton League Barton Willie

Boy Scouts To Haul Rubbish At Creston

Creston Scouts to collect rubbish Friday and Saturday May 3 and 4. Debris placed in curbside containers for removal. Donations toward the effort will be appreciated by the troop.

Creston Boy Scout Troup

Returns To Work After Short Illness

Karl Kohler of West First street returned to work last week following a brief illness. He had been confined to his home for several days recovering from a minor operation on his neck performed at Barberton.

Karl Kohler West First Street Barberton

Canaan Grange Meets May 3 With Hazel Metz in Charge

The Canaan grange will hold its meeting Friday evening May 3. Miss Hazel Metz, lecturer, is to be in charge of the program.

Canaan Grange Hazel Metz

Twelfth Meeting of the Music Club Reviewed

The Twelfth meeting of the music club ran from 7 30 to 9 00 with nine members present. Betty Dale Wenger Wilson Marjorie Wilson and Harvett performed, and several members gave short solos. Refreshments followed as the group discussed next month’s plan and honored two members on the honor roll.

Marjorie Morrison Betty Dale Wenger Wilson Marjorie Wilson Harvett Woost Bett Miriam Ciopin Jean Zeigier Rosen Rett Dale Wenger Pingar Matiooe Morrivan

Public To Hear Wallace Speech At Wayne Cour banquet

The Wayne County FFA banquet at the Methodist Church in Wooster will open to the public after 11:30 AM. Secretary Wallace is scheduled to speak at 1:30 PM, with additional seating in galleries and rear auditorium.

Henry Avoulta Wayne Cour Methodist Church of Wallace

Annual Y. P. Anniversary Day Observed by Whited Brethren

The Whited Brethren Church will observe the Annual Young People's Anniversary Day on Sunday evening May 5. The program theme is Youth With Christ Building on New World. Speakers include Miss Luelle Lendy and Frank Heddinger with Miss Levine Harpster. The service ends with the one act play I Count featuring Dale Turner Edwin McGee Howard Dickerson Betty Schlaffter Dorothy Aurandt and Lerma Ruckel.

Whoited Brethren Christ Luelle Lendy Kenneth Kurt Frank Heddinger Levine Harpster Tits Service Dale Turner Edwin McGee Howard Dickerson Betty Schlaffter Doorothy Aurandt Lerma Ruckel

Injuries Cause Death Of William A Fisher

William A Fisher 63 of Smithville died Saturday at Witnetee hospital from injuries after being struck by a train near Creston. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Smithville Church of God with Rev Kriner officiating. He is survived by his wife three daughters a son his mother four brothers six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

William A Fisher Smithville Witnetee Hospital Creston

Robbers Break Into Hammer Restaurant on Salt Street

Thieves entered via garage window at the Hammer Restaurant and escaped with five dollars in cash from the register. Police investigation continues as they examine security footage and nearby leads.

Hammer Salt Street

Fire at State Street home limited damage to shingles

Firefighters were called to Ed Whitman’s home on State Street Thursday night. The blaze was sparked by embers and quickly put out with chemicals. Only a small area of shingles was damaged.

Rittman Ed Whitman State St

Tour Cleveland highlights Kittian High School class leadership

A Home Economics class from Kittian High School toured Cleveland on Saturday led by Miss Madeline Bixel. Meanwhile Mr Jacob Lichty of Creston recovers at home from ptomaine poisoning after visiting friends in Mansfield.

Kittian High School Cleveland Madeline Bixel Jacob Lichty Creston Ir. Lichty Mansfield

Rittman Enters Kent Contests

Local Rittman students prepare for Kent contests and tests at state college. The article notes May schedule details, student goals, and expected results as organizers plan tests and events across campuses.

Rittman Kent

Attend 4 utie Koeth Wedding Saturday

Mrs Carl Rive attended the wedding of Miss Totty Koeth of Ma Geera Trife at Sr Perera Cattell. The ceremony featured a high Mass and a reception with pearls lilies roses and a wedding supper. The bridal party included Miss Marie Koeth and Miss Grace Kennedys as bridesmaids. The best man was Edward Tathe and Bernard Smith served as usher.

Carl Rive Miss Totty Sr Perera Aeollagp Tal Oglach Pritfead Oediae Clifford Vesey Feng Elie Valles Siater Misa Marie Koeth Mise Grace Mian Kennedy Edward Tathe Bernard Smith Allara Rittman Mra Tatle Miss Rizor Imex Rizor

Court Briefs on Marriages Estates and Real Transfers

Marriage licenses issued for Karl Thompson and Dorothy Young of Rittman. Squire John P Van Nest of Wooster listed. Estate of Jamon HW Crites, Milton township, reported. heirs Lydia Stahl Joseph Crieg Alice Musgor. estate valued about 5000 dollars. Real estate transfers include Samuel Foxcovitz to Joseph Lun ter. Dan Brodbeck to Amanda Rich. Peoples Co to AB Dresher. Bodager Co to EF Strup. all in Rittman or Sterling areas. Fred Blosser vs Village of Doylestown dismissed for lack of ownership. suit incorrect party named.

Bettie Eatates Saunders Crites Milton Township Lydia Stahl Joseph Crieg Alice Musgor Samuel Foxcovitz Joseph Lunter Rittman Lot Dan Brodbeck Amanda Rich Sterling Let Peoples Co A B. Dresher Bodager Co EF Strup

Guardian Appointed for Angela Paridon in Probate Court

Judge U S Saunders appoints Mary Paridon guardian of her son Angela Paridon 39 of Doylestown after finding him incompetent due to physical weakness. Guardian assumes care of personal goods and real estate mortgages tied to the ward.

Mary Paridon U S Saunders Angela Paridon Doylestown Paridon

Estate Appraisements for Walkerholderbaum Estate

Property of the late Charles Holderbaum or Rittman valued at 2900. Appraisers were W. R. Shook O. M. Spade and Howard Clippinger. Frank B Haties serves as administrator.

Charles Holderbaum Rittman W. R. Shook O. M. Spade Howard Clippinger Frank B Haties

Chicken Theft Report Near Creston Claims Multiple Losses

A. D. Hemminger reported the theft of 60 chickens near Creston to Sheriff Bert Nauman after a Saturday night incident. Samuel Davidson, in the same area, also reported the loss of a number of chickens.

A. D. Hemminger Creston Berty Nauman Samuel Davidson

Audra Shook at Chaucer Banquet

Audra Shook attended the Chaucer banquet at The College of Waste where a prize was given for the fourth annual Chaner han rae heb April Qoth. The event featured a Stugaet served in old Moerrie Faelish with the carer earyina and pigs and included a fund-raising seller and various speakers.

Abiss College of Waste Professor Geek

Hold Rites Sunday For Dale Hedinger

Funeral services for Dale Hedinger were held Sunday afternoon at the Rittman Cemetery with Rev J Me Gee officiating. The nine year old child died Thursday night near Huttonia following a medical complication, leaving parents and siblings among mourners. Burial followed in the Rittman cemetery.

Dale Hedinger Eugene Rittman Uheallo Dinde Huttuan Icelock Fao Hts Frank Nigter Pallbenwrera Chives Flershes Alvin Russell Steiner Maurier Stiapson Claw Ogtris Pardenaile Hinth Hershey Roseypary

Dramatic Club Plans 3-Act Play at Local Church

The La Salle Dramatic Club of SS Peter and Pauls church will stage The Heide of the Army a three act play on May 1 and 10. Hubert Paridos directs in Empresa hotel lobby Carrigan. Cast features George Partdon as General Bark Carragua and others including John Gordon Tapia and Empress Iota running a hotel with spies and intrigue.

la Salle Dramatic Club SS Peter and Paul's Church Hubert Paridos Empresa Hotath Carrigan George Partdon Bark Ir Carragua Apocenebitus Frank Ila Gay" Capen

Garden and Flower Club Meeting Set for May 6

A joint MH ton Garden club and 4 I Flower club meeting is planned for Monday evening May 6. The program includes an illustrated talk on transplanting and perennials with references to Better Homes and Gardens. Also featured is a talk on narcissus and camellias, a discussion on May planting, and music led by Flora Rich Beulah King and Doris Steele. A 4 H club progress report by Mins een Hart will close the session.

Milan Mary Zook Wilson Steele Flora Rich Beulah King Doris Steele Minseen Hart

Sterling Ladies Lead Parsonage and Church Clean-Up Drive

The Sterling United Brethren church ladies have grown excited about cleaning and will gather at the parsonage Thursday to redecorate the parsonage and cleanse the church. A noon picnic dinner will be served at the church with the sales in charge.

Sterling United Brethren Church Ald Scharge

Unidentified Man Found Near Erie Railroad Tracks

A man was found near the Erie railroad tracks about 100 feet from the starting depot. Officials identified the victim as Jehan of Ste Tina and said the corpse showed injuries from a train. Investigators listed the cause as being struck by a train with remains examined by authorities.

Anountien Erie Chas Thor Ole

Tri-Township Church School Convention Set in Doylestown

The Tri Township Church School convention gathers at Doylestown with sessions May Sunday night and a full program of devotions, addresses, music, and reports. Revs G Dittmar and A J Hall lead the evening program with readings from Orrville and Smithville participants.

Tri-Township Church Doylestown Tei Haughtnat Mhippewa Oreon Matheist Orrville Walter T Swearingen Bext Cordelia Scherry Orrvilla Dennis T. Pluer Woorter Smithville Brethren Church Tre Mcfougall Massillon Toward Poulter Miralanviates Mitteca Kilne Marahallville Mia Mia Guy Mitermediate Michiel Smithville Milas Grace Shatter Doylestowat Dowytertown Fpworth Beague Rov Harold Eling G. Dittmar Smithville Oak Grove A. J. Hall Orr- Sila Orreille

Creston Juniors To Present Play

Creston juniors stage a school play Arbor Day program featured in Friday meeting. Cast includes Anna Mae Smith Harry Mayer Harry Metzker Zotta Shankland Grace Grunder Murray Margaret Gantz Robert Weldeman Rena Freeman Dorothy Gantz with business managers Richard Sloslo property manager Kenneth Woodward stage manager June Warrig Maynard Oxenrider wardrobe managers.

Crenton Anna Mae Smith Harry Mayer Harry Metzker Zotta Shankland Grace Grunder Murray Margaret Gantz Robert Weldeman Rena Feeman Dorothy Gantz Richard Sloslo Keneeth Woodward June Warrig Maynard Oxenrider

Granddaughter of Charles Sell Dies in Creston Area

Martha Collinga 42 of Copley died Wednesday after a ten day illness from heart trouble. Services were held Friday at her home. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Dollinga two sisters Lucille and Rhea two brothers Richard and Harold and grandfathers Richard Dollinga of Copley and Mr Sell.

Martha Collinga Copley Chairles Sell Creston Martha Dave Charles Dollinga Lucille Rhea Richard Harold Richard Dollinga Sell

Sales Tax Examiner Announcement for Doylestown and Nearby

George Berg announces a sales tax information session at Wilbert Riteman council room on Main Street the 8th day of May from 9 to 5 to assist vendors with Form No. 10 for the period January 27 to April 30 1935. Returns due by May 6 in Doylestown May 13 in Sterling May 15 in Creston May 23 in Smithville.

George Berg Wilbert Riteman S. Main St Bluv

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Fred Kamp USS India Manhat- Decktan Island Erancke Linrarty Brazil Portugese Cabral Andrew Carnegie Marie Dresslér Tillie U. S Cat Oswego, N Mary Balloon Frances Surger West Bi & W. Oil CO Mumps Mummy Queen Corstedy Grange Columbus Music Club Eh Botted Wooster Y. P William’ A. Fisher Kya State Newt Bae Bbdtea Perea FM Deere Swarts Portes Peeters utie-Koeth Karl Thompson Dorothy Young Rittman Squire John P van Nest Salt Fred Blosser Blosser Audra Chaucer Wooster English Department Sterling Ladies T F Johnson Redy Creston Juniors Charles Sell
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