District Rally of the WBA Held in Bran iyon Hall
The WBA district rally occurred Tuesday May 6 in Bran iyon hall with opening by Mrs Ray Blough and ritual reviews. Seven candidates were added, Seville memorial services honored, and a chicken dinner followed at Uo B church before an evening program featuring songs, solos, and a bedspread prize won by an Orrville lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Blough
Derville
Seville
Wellington
Wadsworth
Wooster Fies
Orrville
Rittman
Akron
Str Oeloyk
I Uo B
Neale C . Heppert Ohin
Heppert
Addie Brown
Footprints in Sand Marker for Departing Prisoners
A quirky column notes that departing prisoners leave footprints in the sand of time and jokes about a Chicago boy winning 5000 dollars on a fat steer. Scientists report Earth speeding up to keep pace with the younger generation while a humorous obituary fragment recalls Sadie P. Zrown.
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Trime
Chicago
Anniversary Day at United Brethren C E Society
The United Brethren Christian Endeavor Societies held evening services last Sunday to mark the Christian Endeavor anniversary. Superintendent V A Garver delivered the principal talk on Vocation with other talks and music planned for the program. all were welcome.
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United Brethren Christian Endeavor Societies
Christian Endeavor
Oslo Podrida Club Meets for Final Session under Mrs Thomas
The last meeting led by retiring president Mrs A H Thomas drew 16 members with two absentees. Reports on the recent Columbus state convention were given and topics included South American scholarship exchanges. The federation pays travel for a member to Ohio State University and a June picnic in Wooster Park was planned. Incoming president Mrs V A Garver to take office for 1929–1930.
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A. H.thomas
Sterlingrd
Hendrickson
Hol
Grant
Ebert
Longenecker
Thomas
Columbus
Marty
Federation
L. A
Ohio State University
E. E. Day
H. S. Spubbbs
Wooster Park
V. A. Garver
Surprise Birthday for Mrs Brenneman Held at Home
A birthday surprise for Mrs Will Brenneman was organized by her daughter Margaret and held Wednesday evening at Mrs Elizabeth Brenneman’s home. Attendees included Mrs L L Toland Mrs Ida Lambert Mrs Charles Boling Mrs Harley Boling Mrs C J Hilty Mrs Elizabeth Brenneman and Miss Marjorie Williams. Mrs Brenneman received several large gifts followed by cream and cake.
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Will Brenneman
Margaret
Elizabeth Brenneman
L. L. Toland
Ida Lambert
Charles Boling
Harley Boling
C. J. Hilty
Marjorie Williams
Brenneman
Barber Returns To Rittman After Ten Year Absence
Robert Elliott, once a barber with Joe Sherrick on South Main Street near the theatre in Rittman, returns after ten years away. He has barbered in various places and on May 8 rejoined M Harvey Straits Barber Shop on South Main Street. This year marks twenty years in the trade.
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Robert Elliott
Rittman
Joe Sherrick
South Mainst
BOL
Thussaay
M Harvey Straits
Elliott
Heiks Greenhouse Expands as Business Grows
Heiks Greenhouse on State Street enlarges to accommodate rising demand. I Heiks, a local florist, constructs a substantial addition to the existing building set for completion this week. Heiks reports a busy year with strong activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Heiks
State St. Florist
Mr. Heiks
Primary School Fire Drill Sets Quick Evacuation Record
A Thursday fire drill at the primary school saw pupils use fire escapes to evacuate in 1 minute 20 seconds, while others exited in 1 minute, marking an unusually swift performance for the building.
Webber elected Rotary District Governor at annual conference
Cleveland May 2 Rotary 71st District elects Lawrence H. Webber of Elyria as district governor unanimous choice at the close of the annual conference. Webber, 39, attorney, formerly Elyria city solicitor and Lorain county prosecutor, is a Mason and Elk active in civic causes and YMCA director.
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Cleveland
Rotary International
Lawrence H.~webber
Elyria
Statler
Webber
Arthur RF. Christy
Fremont
Hildren
Wesleyan University
Sistermns Law School
Lorain County
Gov
Ernor
Rotary
Firemen Propose Giant Fourth of July Celebration
Rittman Fire Department staff are finalizing advance plans for a large all day and night Fourth of July gala. Ball games, concessions, dancing, free exhibits, and entertainment are planned for the public, with detailed program arrangements to be announced when complete.
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Rittman Fire Department
Tho
Rittman
Fire Department
Certificate Presented to Supt Garver at School Event
Surprise gathering at the school auditorium honored Supt Garver with a life membership in the National Education Association. He received a certificate and a lapel button as faculty and board members, including Supt and Mrs V A Garver, assembled with Mrs Gibbond and others. Principal Haney delivered the presentation amid refreshments.
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V. A. Garver
Board of Education and Co
Gibbond
Garver
National Education Association
Bellea
Gibbons
Haney
District Rotarian Meeting Draws Sixty-Plus Attendees
Seventeen members and many wives joined the 21st district convention at Hotel Statler in Cleveland last Thursday and Friday. Speakers from distant locales presented instructive talks and entertaining remarks, with the overall event described as enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Statler
Cleveland
Local Boy Ties For First Place In Spelling Contests
The Wayne County Blue Ribbon and Akron Beacon Journal spelling contests at Wooster on April 26 drew three Rittman Junior High entrants Robert White Ethel Mae Hershey and Helen Chaut. Robert White tied for last place with a Congress competitor, determining who advances to Akron on May 10 to compete for a chance at the National Spelling Bee in Washington.
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Wayne County
Rittman
Doyliatown
Fredericksburg
Farewell Party For Frances Bair Before France Duty
Relatives praised Frances Bair as she leaves next Monday with Gold Star mothers to France. The Tuesday gathering featured lunch, ice cream, cake, and gifts. Attendees included Elizabeth Brenneman Albert Deneke Griner Chris Hilty Alice Steiner Harry Brenneman Jay Brenneman Charles Rohrer Elva Derthick Charles Parkinson Ball Barbara Clippinger, with Ball and Clippinger departing for France on the Erie train at 8 37 a.m. Monday as Gold Star mothers from Rittman.
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Frances Bair
France
Elizabeth Brenneman
Albert Deneke
met-Griner
Ghris—-Hilty
Alice Steiner
Harry Brenneman
Jay Brenneman
Charles Rohrer
Elva Derthick
Charles Parkinson
Ball
Barbara Clippinger
Erie
Rittman
Young Matron Committee Plans May Party
A committee from the Young Matrons Sunday school class of the United Brethren church met Thursday afternoon May 1 at Mrs. Harry Hefferman's home. The group, under Mrs. English, organized preparations for their upcoming monthly party.
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United Brethren Church
English
Harry Hefferman
Open House Planned at Wadsworth Municipal Hospital
Notice announces an open house Monday evening between 7 and 9 oclock at Wadsworth Municipal Hospital in observance of National Hospital Day.
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Wadsworth Municipal Hospital
National Hospital
Hild Conservation League Meeting Highlights
The Child Conservation League met Wednesday evening at Mrs Parkinsons home. Talks on gardening covered backyard and vacant lot gardens. Mrs Fooleys paper discussed what grew in the market garden and how to prepare it.
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Child Conservation League Aa
R Parkinson
AL Ttuston
Watswoarth Road
LF Fooley
Os Teudereksonu
Karl Oerkantmmnier
Otterbein Guild Convention Delegation Attends Ohio Meet
A 12 member representative delegation from the formal chapter of the CR church of Rittman attended the last Ohio Convention at the Arlington Street church in Akron. Present were Marjorie Staulmuller, Elizabeth Worshey, Dorothea Steiner, Esther Bruney, Mrs Stout, One Mina Eagen aftor, Miss Transde Lucifle Lendy, Dolores Mougey, Hilda Adana, and Mrs Ralph Overholt.
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Rittman
Ohio
Arlington Street
Akron
Marjorie Staulmuller
Elizabeth Worshey
Dorthea Steiner
Esther Bruney
Stout
Mina_ Eagen_aftor
Transde Lucifle Lendy
Dolores Mougey
Hilda Adana
Ralph Qverholt
Junior High Plans Its Commencement
The Nittman Junior High Schrobdt announces its annual commencement next Wednesday evening May 14 at 8 o clock in the high school auditorium. More than 60 pupils will complete eight years of school and receive certificates.
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Nittman Junor High Schrobdt
Kitts and Reed to Clash in Grudge Bout at Sid Allens
Frank Kitts and Al Reed, Rittman heavyweights, are paired for a six round grudge bout at Sid Allen's boxing show on May 23 in the Ohio Match Company's gym, Worth. Both fighters rose quickly. Kitts recently beat Frankie Florian in Akron, while Reed has been scoring KOs in Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kitts
al Reed
Rittman
Rlash
Sid Allen
Ohio Match Company
Wainworth
Picnic at Gagser's Woods Near Rittman School Event
Rittman Junior High held a picnic last Thursday May 1 at Gagser's woods two miles northwest of town. Marshmallows were roasted and attendees reported a pleasant time.
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Rittman Junior Heir School
Gagser’s Woods
Wethers Ani
Celebrate Wedding With Big Feasting In Akron
Florence Karney daughter of Mr and Mrs Korcum Karney of Northinst wed George Halmajean of Akron at Holy Cross church Akron last Sunday. A large crowd attended followed by abundant feasting including a 16 layer wedding cake and many delicacies. The Karney family moved from Union Town Pennsylvania a year ago and made friends in Rittman.
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Fias
Florence Karney
Korcum Karney
Northiainst
George Halmajean
Akron
Holy Cross Church
Korney
Union Town
Pent
Rittman
Wayne County Pupils Shine In State Scholarship Contest
Wayne County pupils dominated the district scholarship contest held in Wooster on April 23. Mary Pavlie led local entrants by improving to first place after a state reevaluation, with others like Hathor Spade Kuntee Bruny and Donald Yochhelm also participating. The county totals were affected by subject counts and point allocations, and Mary’s recheck secured top honors for the state contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pavile
Wooster
Hathor Spade
Kuntee Bruny
Donald Yochhelm
Eether Spade
Engitah
Yonald Yoohivoim
Physica
Lake
State Dept
Gibbens
Mary Pavlie
Rell
Kent
Silte Frienia
Mary
Council approves ordinances and cemetery plan in regular meeting
Lake Connell council adjourned after passing a pay ordinance totaling 1168.03 and a traffic ordinance No. 916. An emergency measure was declared and July Fourth celebration plans favored with hazardous materials limited to that day. A cemetery study urged city ownership of Krupps Cemetery with 10 extra acres and a new southeast road. Church history notes Lutherans and Presbyterians met at the site since 1836. Two pumps for the disposal plant were bought from The Worthington Co. adjournment followed.
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O. M. Spaders
Krupps
Andient
Ben Hauman
Hanes
Aiunio
Worthington Co
Cleveland
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Lettle
Jack Horner
Tom Heflin
Skunk
Tom
Saint Louis
WBA
Braniyon
Sadie P. Zrown
Satan
C.E. Group
Supt. V. A. Garyer
Oslo
Podrida
Mrs Will Brenneman
Barber
HEIKS
Paney Saen
Rotary Club
Rittman Savings Bank
Heta
Chas. A. Snyder
Walter Spock
Harry Hiers
A. R. Morrison
Otterbeing Guild
Kitts
Reed
Aluce
Ake
Connell
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