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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1931

Page

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Teachers Leave This Year at School Board Meeting

At a Monday night meeting the School Board discussed the unusually high number of resignations for next year. Four high school teachers and three grade teachers, all women, plan to leave mainly due to marriage. Names include Leah Hart Wooster English and Marga nee Dill Dayton foreign language. New hires to fill vacancies include June Weaver Wooster College graduate and Edna Wolfe Ohio State graduate for commercial work. Board kept salaries at current level.

Leah Hart Wooster Marganee, Dill Dayton Eunice Bahs Edna Wolfe Ohio State Eva_ Clouse Ashland Yo‘der Sie

Princess and the Plumber at Pastime Theatre

Friday and Saturday features Charles Farrell and Maureen O Sullivan in The Princess and the Plumber a tale of a princess who falls for a plumber’s helper. Sunday and Monday brings Men on Call with Edmond Lowe and MacClark and a second story, For A Man with Jeanette MacDonald Reginald Denny. Wednesday and Thursday offers Trader Horn followed by All Quiet on the Western Front presented by the American Legion May 20 and 21.

Charles Farrell Maureen O'Sullivan Edmond Lowe Ana Mac Clark Jeynatte MacDonald Reginald Denny Trader Horn Harry Curry

Olla Podrida Meeting Highlights Local Club Program

Mrs E E Day hosted a Tuesday session with assistant host Mrs Clarence Norton as the club continued Holland studies. Mrs A Liebert presented a paper on the floriculture of the country while Mrs Verne Gebhart spoke on the Delft Potterlek. Mrs Hendrickson covered the Zuyder Zee and its buried cities, and Mrs Garver summarized the State Convention of Federated Clubs at Youngstown. The group plans to study America next year.

E. E. Day Clarence Norton Holland A. Liebert Delft Potterlek Verne Gebhart B. 3 Hendrickson

Joe Scheck Stricken In Creston Hospitalized In Critical Condition

Joe Scheck a well known tramp of unknown occupation suffered a stroke Monday in Creston. He went to Dr Allen's office where the apoplexy occurred and Father Croftley of Wooster administered last rites. Murray ambulance took him to Kinney and Smith hospital in critical condition.

Joe Scheck Creston Allen Father Croftley Wooster John‘ ‘Murray Scheck Kinney and Smith ‘Hospital

Memorial Day Observance Expanded to Honor All Wars

Memorial Day widens its scope to honor buried soldiers of all wars. The American Legion plans a service at the school auditorium on Saturday May 30 with a parade grave decorations and ceremonies. Civil War veteran Daniel Freeman will lead the day with other groups urged to join and local businesses urged to close Saturday morning.

United States England France The American Legion Rittman Daniel Freeman

Release of Arrested Men Explained by Mayor’s Review

In talks with Mayor Hanego, explanations emerge for two recent arrests. Baysinger, charged with driving without a 1931 license, showed valid license plates and unemployment. mayor spared fine. Joe Richardson, cited for careless driving, was reprimanded due to hardship and non excessive speed.

Hanegove Baysinger Joe Richardson

Arrest on Front Street Ends With Fine for Vinovich

Marshal Mills led a raid on Front Street Tuesday morning resulting in the arrest of Sophy Vinovich for possessing Mayor. This location has seen repeated arrests by different parties. Mayor Hanes fined Mrs. Vinovich $100 plus costs.

Marshal Mills Front St Sophy Vinovich Hanes Vinovich

Mothers Day Service at First Brethren Church

Mothers Day will be observed Sunday morning May 10 at the First Brethren Church. All are welcome to attend worship and Sunday school, and honor mothers by joining the service and remembering their name and memory.

First Brethren Church

King Prajadhipok Visits to See Eye Doctor

A garbled telegraphic excerpt mentions King Prajadhipok of Siam arriving in the country to consult an eye doctor. The exact details and context are unclear due to damaged text.

Aig Prajadhipok Siam

Card of Thanks for a Loss and Comfort

We thank all who aided during the illness and death of our beloved little daughter. Special thanks to Mrs O M Spade and Evelyn Harter and Rev sort for comforting words and floral offerings. A darling baby came to us bringing joy, memory stays to fill our hearts and trust in God's promise. Mr and Mrs D Eggynan and family.

M. Spade Evelyn, Harter Rev. Sortt Peremory Mrs. D Eggynan

Mother Peacefully Guarded Home On Nightly Watch

Poignant reminiscence of a mother who stayed awake until all children returned home. She waited with a warm light and a kiss goodnight, fearing the world might harm her loved ones. The family gathers as the doctor arrives and the mother’s care fades into sleep after blessing everyone.

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Baccalaureate Services Set at High School Auditorium

Twenty five seniors will hold honored positions at Baccalaureate Sunday in the high school auditorium at eight o'clock. Rev Father Oulmict will give Invocation and Rev Everett Nelswanger will read the scripture St Kings chapter 6 verses 1 to 7. Rev BE Hamilton will offer prayer and Rev BL Ortt will deliver the address Invisible Hands That Litt and the E 8 Hendrickson, chairman, will pronounce Benediction. Songs by the audience and the Girls' Glee Club plus solos and violin pieces round out the program.

Father Oulmict Everett Nelswanger St . Kings BE. G- Hamilton Ortt Hendrickson Girls’ Glee Club Herbert Rodda Woodrow Harpster Donna Dale Fredrick Will Tay Ww Hushour Carl Vi. Weygandt Court“of “Appeals Cleveland Judge Weygandt AL Garver

Parkside Opens For The Summer

Parkside opens for the season with a fresh coat of paint and new features. Joe Sherrick manages the course with Mrs Sherrick running the league of ten or more teams. A weekly standing will be published in The Press, and a $40 prize in Zoid goes to the winning team.

Joe Sherrick Joe Leutenant Sherrick Zoid

Pythian Sisters Plan May Meeting and District Trip

The Pythian Sisters set a regular meeting for Wednesday evening May 13 and will arrange attendance at the district convention in Shelby Ohio on Friday May 15. A bus has been chartered for attendees and entertainment and refreshments will be provided by the May birthday committee.

Pythian Sisters Shelby Ohio

Rotary Club Reports Convention in Canton

The Rotary Club held its regular meeting this week with Frank Snyder of Wooster as a delegate. W. R. Shock reported on the district convention in Canton held two days last week. The local club had eight representatives and all said the gathering was the best yet.

Rotary Club Frank Snyder Wooster W. R. Shock Canton

Park Board Plans Animal Exhibit At Central Park

The park board, led by G. H. Clipping or J. H. Fisher with C. Gregg and Harry Hoffelman, reports beautification work in Central Park this spring. Pools and rock gardens are in place and plans call for a cage of monkeys and other animals, though the exact winter quarters and arrival are not yet settled.

the Park Board Central Park G. H. Clipping J. H. Fisher C. Gregg Harry Hoffelman Park Board

Visit to the Mansfield Reformatory Reveals Overcrowding

The Mansfield Reformatory houses about 3300 inmates, with around 20 percent colored, reflecting crowded conditions. Inmates are extended industrial labor such as shoemaking clothing and furniture. many tasks are shared to provide essentials, including bread and dinners, while students observe the advanced specialized labor.

Mansfield Mansfield Reformatory

Sterling High Baccalaureate Sunday and Graduation

Sterling High School held Baccalaureate Sunday with senior class exercises led by Dr W G Cuppinger of Otterbein College. Diplomas will be awarded Friday May 15 by Board President A B Hostetler to graduates Marie Baker Gillman Hickman Hoff Hoff Kaufman Lance Landry Maibach Peart Rameeyer Rhayne Schaffte Schar Smith Steele Valentine Zook.

Glaas G. ‘Cuppinger Otterbein Board of Education A. BE. Hostetler Wil Bi Marie Baker Paul Gillman Alice E. Hickman Leora B. Hoff Marguerite M. Hoff William A. Hosmer Mildred M. Kaufman Ora Ww. Lance Alice J. Landry Pearl M. ‘Maibach Ella Peart Rameeyer Dle M. Rhayne Evelyn N. Schaffte Farland L. Schar Warren F. Smith Doris L Steele Erma M. Valentine Paul D.zook

Daughters of America to Present Elevation of Officers

The next regular meeting of the Daughters of America will be held May 14 with an elevation of officers. All members are urged to attend.

the Daughters of America

Seniors Stage Three Act Comedy at Local High School

A three act comedy reads on a String by Myrtle Oxlard Blaey delighted a large audience in the high school auditorium last Friday. Director L L Haney received praise as students, including Bennie Davis and Molly Mallerton, performed well. The cast featured J I Davis, James Hilo, Ruth Halliwell, Mark Longenecker, and many others with the high school orchestra providing music. Furniture loaned by J B Galehouse Furniture.

Nyrtle Oxlard Blaey Jefferson Davies Bonnieo Bennig Bonnie Molly Mallerton Ab Dinkler Bennie Matt J. I. Davis James Hilo Claré Burger Benjamin Dayla Fay Umale Robert Stoolntiler Jeanette Bias Benjamin Elaine Wilson

Presbyterian Ladies Hold Class Social at Church

The Presbyterian ladies held their monthly social last Monday evening after a praise song. They opened with prayer and decided to aid southern mining district sufferers by sending garden seeds. A birthday program followed with solos by Mrs. Walter Wolfe and Donaldine Wolfe, and a piano piece by Miss Louise Yochheim. A playlet Hans Von Smash featured many local participants. About 65 attended and refreshments were served.

V. A. Garvora Clasa Presbyterian Church Thalr Sonb Batch Charles Snyder Rey Hartzler

Woman's Benefit Association Holds Meeting in Wooster Plans Rally

On Tuesday evening the Woman's Benefit Association met with President Oslo Snyder presiding. Twenty five members attended along with District Deputy Addie Brown and Mrs Wolfe. One new member was obligated and three applications were received. Plans were made for the rally at Wooster on May 21 and a practice meeting was set for Tuesday May 12 at 7 30 in their hall.

Way* B Woman's Benefit Association Oslo Snyder Addie Brown Wolfe Review of Akron Mmemper Wooster

Bishop Schrembs Visits Doylestown Church Sacramental Class

The Rt. Rev. Joseph Schrembs Bishop of Cleveland attended a May 5 mass at SS Peter and Paul church in Doylestown. He spoke to a large group of children and adults marking his first visit since the 1927 centennial celebration.

Joseph Schrembs Cleveland SS. Peter and Paul’ S Church

Paving Planned for Erie and Sterling Routes

Construction crews from A. Herring and Son start improvements on Erie and Sterling streets. Excavation proceeds one to three feet deep as concrete surfaces widen to 30 feet at Main and 24 feet at the Sterling branch. Traffic detours will route motorists via Chipsy to Grind View and south toward Sterling road. The project aims for June 10 completion.

Erie Sterling Owithin Sterling Road AggrEe A. Herring and Son Manafield Ara Matn-at Billott-st Horn Sterling-st Erle

McANALLEN WINS CULVER TEST CONFIRMATION AT DELMONT

Eleven other exam centers across Ohio prepare for preliminary tests as McAnallen competes for the scholarship at Cleveland. Final exam at Columbus June first. top scorer earns a prestigious national scholarship with emphasis on leadership, character, and fitness. Additional candidates come from Michigan Illinois and Massachusetts for the twelve perpetual scholarships at the institution.

Wes Manette North Indiana Cleveland Elbart C Wixom Swed Ohio Ohio State. University Columbus George F. Arps America Michigan Illnois Massachusetts

Forman Blackmore Weds Lucille Warren at Congregational Church

Forman Blackmore once of Ohio Boxboard marries Lucille Warren of Panesville at Congregational church. Bride’s attendant Helen Kelterwad and best man Wale jam Forman attended. Reception at the couple's home. relatives including Mrs C M Formai and Mason Cay present.

Rittman C. M Formai Jane B.E. Cay Glady Mason Cay

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Pastime Theatre Olla Podrida Brethren Church Howdy, King Caid Aleep Jaquibisin Parkside Sterling, High School Milton Township D. OF ‘A. Notes J. B. Galehouse Furniture,.company Presbyterian Ladies W. B Doylestown C Children Recieve Sacrament Erie and Delmont McAnallen Culverstest Gazer James ‘Jeaps
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