Thirty In Rittman Hi Get Diplomas Change Program
Thirty graduates will receive diplomas at Rittman High School commencement in the auditorium on Friday May 19. The class chose a new program with no outside speaker and more high school talent. Valedictorian Esther Amstutz and Salutatorian Sylvia Walker will have active roles. Baccalaureate services are scheduled for Sunday May 14 at 3:30 p.m. Rev. J T Farrell will deliver the sermon. Junior High graduation is set for Thursday night May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman High Aeval Auditori
Esther Amstutz
Sylvia Walker
Rittman High
Buster Keaton and Jimmy Durante at the Theatre
The program features Buster Keaton and Jimmy Durante in a two act night with comedy and music at a brew house show. Phyliss Barry leads romance with a gang rival plot. Esther Ralston and Basil Rathbone star in After the Ball with a world conference subplot and light romantic intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster Keaton
Jimmy
Schnozzle
Durante
Buster
Phyliss Barry
Trimaday
Momlay
Jack Oakle
Carol Lombard
David Manners
Hell
Heaven
Esther Ralston
Basil Rathbone
S and R Squad Triumph 10-9 Over Akron Blues
In a opening baseball game S and R, featuring Sterling and Rittman players, edged the Akron Blues 10-9 after trailing by four in the ninth. Local battery Schaad and Reynolds pitched with Bob Sayers catching. Also noted a court fine of $10 and costs for Ryneér on an intoxication charge and a note that Rittman Dry Goods added a Flower collection to its stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S_and R
Akron Blues
S and R
Sterling and Rittman
Dean
Schaad
Reynolds
Bob Sayers
Ryneér
W.C. Yost
Sheriff's’ S
Ryneer
The
Rittman Dry Goods Co
SeelFlower
Adv
Model's Stronger Than Brick Porch
A Ford Model T rolled down Sheliah Avenue without a driver and rammed the front porch at Mrs. Theresa Pelchler’s Main Street home. James Doubledee was selling produce nearby when the vehicle crashed, narrowly avoiding pedestrians. The porch bricks were damaged but the car remained driveable, and the residence is insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheliah Avenue
James Doubledee
Creston
Theresa Pelchler
Main Street
Conservancy Meeting in Wooster Seeks Wayne County Delegation
John Fisher leads a three person Wayne county committee pushing the Muskingum watershed conservancy project. He urges a large Rittman turnout for Friday night at Wooster High School to learn details, with speakers Bryce Browning of the Zanesville Chamber of Commerce and Robi Wilkin or Senator W. G. Nickels. Wayne county support could influence state and federal decisions. The Wooster Board of Trade invites county residents to attend and hear the project’s potential benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fisher
Wayne County
Rittman
Wooster High School
Bryce Browning
Zanesville
Muskingum Valley
Killbuck
Chippewa
Wooster
Senior Class Comedy at Heh School Auditorium
The Senifor Class presents a three act comedy Heart Trouble at Rittman High Friday night in Middleville setting. Cast includes Mrs Gene Morrison Donna Dale Fredrick Junior Morrison and others. directed by Miss Gail Lance. Ticket sales by senior class. reserved seats at Thomas Drug Store 6:00 p.m. each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman High School
Heh School
Middleville
Middle West
Gene Morrison
Donna Dale Fredrick
Junior Morrison
Howard Shackleford
Patricia Morrison
Jane Poe
Laura— Morrison
Marguerite Zvada
Conrad Tyler
Pelennemay
Fr¢da Morrison
Goffinet
Lenoreppleby
Max E Dowd
Tommy Caler
William Voehheim
Tickete Mehl
Nonavan- Schwartz
Thomas’ Drug Store
Canaan Grange Kid Program Planned by Local youths
The young people of the Canaan grange will lead the program Friday evening. A committee of Miss Ruth Hookway, Miss Miriam Myers, Earl Hosington, and Ward Ofler will present the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan Grange
Ruth Hookway
Miriam Myers
Earl Hosington
Ward Ofler
Bake Sale by Ladies of St Anns Church
The Ladies of St Anns church will conduct a bake sale Saturday May 13 in the storeroom formerly occupied by Schreiber the Tailor on S Main. The correct pronunciation for Woodin the new secretary for the treasury is Woodeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of
Woodin
the Treasury
Woodeen
New Owners and Decor Replace Local Restaurants
Mill Simpson bought Logan Harpster’s restaurant at 43 Salt Street, plans a rapid remodel with new decor, and aims to open within the week as Galehouse or Ritman Theatre-related ventures move forward. Alvin Petit to manage kitchen. Gy Wiener relocates bakery goods to the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amlew Ars
Arrose Riteman
Simpson Farmer Restamately
Logan Harpster
Salt St Simson
Petits Restauran
Teaman Galehoause
Galehouse
Ritman Theatre
Alvin Petit
Rotary leader ends his own life in Tampa
Leonard Sherpa vmstat secretary shot himself fatally in Tampa after visiting a psychlarheist Skeegs left a nine page letter and notes but offered no motive. Mr Skeges former governor of the Ohio 21st Rotary district and organizer of the Rittman Rotary Club will be remembered for founding the local club on November 9 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Leonard Sherpa
Vmstat
Skeegs
Skeges
Ohio
Rotary
Hei
International Rotary
Akron Times
Rittman Rotary Club
Guardian Appointed For Albert L Plath Estate
Guardian Margaret Flath was appointed for the estate of Albert L Plath of Doylestown. The guardian will manage personal property and real estate in Doylestown, amid a probate docket noting 235 marriages licenses issued and 16 church bans published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Flath
Albert L Plath
Doylestown
Release Of Jail Term For Ed O'Brien Of Doylestown
Ed O'Brien of Doylestown has been released from jail after serving time for intoxication. The article notes a mayoral sentence by Wil lard Hower and mentions estate administration for the late James and Dinah McConahay of Chester township with T. B. McCoughay appointed administrator. Heirs include three adult children and three grandchildren. estate value approx £2500. Real estate transfers involve T. M. Carnahan to Clark Carnahan in Milton Township and transfers by the Wayne county sheriff to Home Ridge & Loan Co. plus other property moves. Merle S. Weimer appointed administrator of the Valentine Marhofer estate of Marshallville. heirs include widow Phoebe and three adult children. estate value about $3,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Doylestown
Willard Hower
McConahay
James and
Dinah McConahay
Chester Township
T. B. McCoughay
T.M. Carnahan
Clark Carnahan
Milton Township
Wayne County
Commercial Banking & Trust Co
H. Bayne
Elliot Property
Doress Coh
Wayne Junty
Home Ridge& Loan Company
RIL Man
Marshallville
Merle S. Weimer
Valentine Marhofer
Phoebe Marhofer
Marriages Sanctioned In April by In Probate Court
In probate court records for April 1932, sixteen marriages were sanctioned by licenses issued, while ten couples were granted rights to marry in the same month. The item notes the number of licenses and marriages recorded for that period.
Delinquent Tax Plan Gains Support in Ohio Legislature
The Legislative Committee of the County Auditors Association of Ohio reports a tax relief bill passed both houses and signed by the Governor. It allows delinquent taxes to be repaid with penalties phased over years, urging current tax payments and offering relief to non-delinquent taxpayers while potentially stabilizing county finances. The association notes other tax bills are awaiting consideration when the legislature reconvenes May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.hain
New Alto
State Bureau of Accounting and Inspections
County Audigérs ~Association of Ohio
Ohio
Speonent
Secial Committees On Taxation
Card of Thanks from Mrs J A Bender
A brief card thanks friends and well wishers for cards fruit and memorials sent during illness or memory. The note ends with a reflection on current commodity prices and the impact on the consumer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. “Bender
Snakes Split Open ing Games With Pals
Charley Pono's Snakes opened the softball season Sunday by splitting a doubleheader with the Wadsworth Pals. Delmont McAualen pitched well in the first game, allowing four hits over seven innings, while Castor fared better in the second. Errors in the seventh inning of the final game gave the Pals a two run edge. The Snakes showed potential but need more hitting efficiency to become formidable in the city league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Pono
Snakes
Wadsworth Pals
Delmont McAualen
Kunkler and Cristor
Regelar
Inakes
McAfindiiin
Idrez
BO & Ww OU
Castor
Tye Snakes
Pls
ThalWweet
Virginian Boys
Vic Trouser
Howser
Talty
Boc
Births in Creston and surrounding areas
Mrs DoyhrPhents of Creston and Mrs Kenneth Aygid of Creston welcome a daughter. Rev FS Niswonger and Mrs Niswonger of First Brethren church report a son born last Friday at their Ashland home. Mrs Clarence Ross of Poutoperwas namesake a son born Saturday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Ross of Doylestown report a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Dir
DoyhrPhents
Craston
Kenneth Aygid
Creston
FE. ‘Ls. Niswonger
First Brethren Church
Ashland
Clarence Ross
Pouteperwas
Doylestown
Epworth Leaguers to Convene One Day Institute
Epworth Leaguers of Wayne and Holmes counties will convene at Orrville First Methodist church Saturday for a one day institute announced today. Rev G Carlin Elliott of Dalton Methodist church is district president and guest leaders include Rev Carlin Dr W O Hawkins Canton Rev I R Cheney Millersburg dean of mid winter institute and Dr Harold Mohn Wooster pastor of First Methodist. Helen Berg Lakeside institute secretary will speak in the afternoon with sessions also in the morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Wayne
Holmes
Orrville Flist
Harold Mohn
Boy nearly dies after eating wild roots on a dare
Lenale Muller, son of Mr and Mrs Tred Muller, and Ralph Rosenham were among youths taking a dare involving wild pokeberry roots. The group consumed toxic roots, with Lenale and Ralph falling seriously ill and treated by Dr. FE Ry Mosander and others at a local home. Several other boys in Browpy county faced danger as they were urged to try the weed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy
Ralph Rosenbamia
Miller
FE Ry Mosander
Ian
Lennle
Tara
Lenale
Tred Muller
Ralph Ia Fha
George Rosenham
Sterlinmay
Tax Slashes Delay Local School Tax Vote
Postponement of a planned school tax measure follows debate over a 20 percent county tax reduction and broader expense cuts. State officials, including BOO Skinner, weigh implications as a statewide real estate tax relief push faces a November election and possible reform.
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Wow Hodager
Heard
Boo Skinner
Todagger
Rohenehy
Eil
Attovin Sehant
Berehy
12 Doylestown Students Receive Special Awards
Twelve Doylestown students earned honors at a Friday chapel. Edna Zimmerman received the short story gold medal for outstanding county ranking with The Literary Banner. Thelmin Hirselton led in oration, blue ribbons went to Sophie gor and Ernest Klinger, and several others received draft hill letters and recognition for high test performance in Wayne County.
Union Service to Promote Friendship in Rittman
Rittman will host a union service at the Rittman Church of Christ on Sunday evening May 7 starting at 6 50 p m. The aim is to foster friendship and fellowship among diverse groups with several musical selections and inspirational talks. All young people and others interested in Christian Endeavor are invited to attend.
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Alb
Christan Taudetvor Aecleties of
Rittman
Ladies Cemetery association elects officers at Creston
At the Creston meeting of the Ladies Cemetery association Mrs. Frank Jordan was re elected president with Mrs. Harriet Ault as first vice president and Mrs. O Hoff as second vice president. Mrs. Anna South is recording secretary and Mrs. Charles McEwen assistant secretary. Mrs. R J Baird serves as treasurer with an assistant. A work committee was named including Mrs. Charles McEwen Mrs Frank Ritz Mrs O O Zook Mrs Lee Filek and Mrs Jacob Linter.
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Baird
Creston
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
R. J. Baird
Frank Jordan
Harriet Ault
O. Tu
Hoff
Secod
Anna South
Charles McEwen
Mae-Abs
O-Zook
Asa
Census Exemption Figure Affects District Reform
A census of the Ritiman school district shows an exemption figure that impacts state supervision. The move would separate local schools from county oversight while planning apportionment of tax money to support loyal taxpayers. A Parent Teacher Association meeting at the high school discussed leadership roles and upcoming votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritiman Sehood
Blusatlan
State Department
Orkdnn
Columbus
Garver
Atats
Toon Orate
Hirt
Mra
Tadagly
J. McCiee
Elmar. Frank
Doylestown P T A Elect Officers Wednesday
Doylestown P T A selects officers for the coming year at Wednesday meeting. Nominated officers include Mrs Charles Shaffer for president and Mrs Ben Wol Turse vice president, with secretary Florence Shank and treasurer list led by Mrs Alfred Held. Following the meeting, the Barberton Mugle and Art Beady club will present the Little Tartterna under Mrs Sunver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rlacffon
Vic Parsant
Tenchera
Namine
Charles Shaffer
Ben Wol- Turse
Preahlent
Miwa
Cantty
Lawrence Magn
Phillip Vines
Mias
Florence Shank
Athea
Edne Torn
Jelanoth Delbel
Finmat Andis
Gracey Chuanell
Mrae
Alfred
Duyn
Barberton Mugle
B-M Sunver
Delegates named for May Denominational Assemblies
Mrs. McGee Jett and C. DeFo o are chosen as delegates from Baxt Ohio to the Denominational Board of Missions meeting in Canton from May 4 to May 8. Mrs. McGee will also attend the Woman's Missionary Convention at Rittman U B Church that runs May 8. Girls from Otterboety Guild will join Canton First Church sessions. Another gathering, the United Brethren General Conference, meets at Akron First United Methodist May 9 to May 17 to set policy and elect bishops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee Jett
Baxt
Ohio
C. DeFoo
Denomination Board of Russions CO
Mra
McGee
Rittman U. B
Woman's
Vention
Otterboety
Mitman Bor
Chirch
Canton First Church
Conference of the United*frethren
Church In Christ
Akron
Municipal Candidates Must File Declarations Soon
Wayne county municipal races set filing timelines per clerk George Werthenberger with primaries on August 8 in Rittman Wooster and Wing. Mayors and officials from top to bottom will be elected. other villages may appear on ballots by petition in time for November elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
George Wertenberser
Board of Flections
P. MessuneOihy
Oes
Rittman, Wooster
Ir Wing
Wayna
Easter Cantata Presented by Lorain Choir
Under O M L Spade the adult choir of Ritts man A B church performed the cantata The Beatitudes in Lorain Sunday evening. Twenty five choir members performed to a large congregation. In Orrville eleven Christian Endeavor members attended the Wayne County C E convention.
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O. M.L Spade
Rittsman A. B
Lorain
Christian Endeavor
Orrville
Wayne, ‘County
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Rittman Hi
Rittman Theatre News
B. & W. Oil CO
Conservancy
Wooster, Fri
Mammoth Valley
Guardian
Margaret Trent
Ath Hebe
Massillon State Hospital
Columbus Feeble- Minded Institute
Gallipolis
Lancaster Industrial School
Bill Just
Bartell
Bill
Cemeterys Board
Rita
Denton
Mapilly
Phe Quendy En Suiver
Sheok
Eierpsaiablaayather
Seerin Py
Rittman's
A. Plance
Pals
Epworth Leaguers
W. W. Bodager
P.T.— Association
Doylestown P. T. A
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