State highway director favors Sterling road takeover
Col. Robert Beightler told a delegation of 18 in Columbus that the state would likely take over the six mile stretch west from Sterling. The group presented a petition for road tax, bridge near the Jacob Schorle farm, and right of way northwest of Sterling, with support from Wayne and Medina counties industrials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Beightler
Sterling
Arid
Highway Department
e-Jacob Schorle
E Highway
Rittman Group
Columbus
Col. Beightler
Wayne
Medina
Irvin Young
Ohio Injector Co
Ohio Boxboard
Ohio Salt Co
Ed Elsass
Addisson Slemmons
G H. Steele
Chris Steiner
H. L. Strickland
J. Wilson
Medina County
A. H. Thomas
John Baldwin
Paul Gillman
Milton Township
J H. Fisher
Ralph Krabill
Ernest Harrison
Murray Shaffer
Ashland
Wayne County
Russell Lehman
Eugene Schaffter
E. McConnell
County Legion Membership Hits New High of 516
Wayne County Legion membership rises to 516 at West Salem meeting, up from 445 last year per county adjutant H. H. Straits. Albert Webber notes 18 organizations sought Memorial Day funds. map copies of grave registration to be available this summer. Next meeting at Doylestown June 12. Boys State attendees from Rittman to join, and August 11 set for county Legion picnic with prize awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Wayne County
Wayne
Legion
Doylestown
Columbus
Rittman
State Department of the Legion
County Legion
Rittman Students Named to OSU Arts and Sciences Honor Roll
Raymond B. Rogers and Jack D. Cummings of Rittman are listed on the Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences winter quarter honor roll. The roster includes 263 students with averages of 3.5 or better out of four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond B. Rogers
Rittman
Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences
Jack D. Cummings
Civil service examination notice at Rittman post office
Secretary of the United States civil service announces a machinist examination with a salary of $2,100 per year. Applications must be filed by May 22, 1940. For full details contact BE. 0. Pranks at the Rittman post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
United States
Dusirness
Rittman Post Office
Grading Begins on City Square for Skating Rink
Grading work started this week on the vacant lots at City Square to prepare for a new roller skating rink project. The initiative aims to transform the space and attract local recreation opportunities.
Civic Association Hears Progress On Good Roads
Rittman civic group discusses westward road plans with state highway officials and local leaders. A good roads committee is named while a tree planting commission is proposed to survey street greenery and guide future plantings.
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Civic Association
Columbus
Rittman
Harrison
J H Fisher
A. H. Thomas
Ralph Overholt
G H. Steele
A. J Tuccinardi
Rittman Students Excel in State Scholarship Tests
Fifteen of eighteen Rittman students placed in the top 26 at Kent State University during the Ohio state scholarship tests. Catherine Twinem won first in bookkeeping while Margaret Brophy and Stanley Steiner each earned third places in biology and algebra respectively. The division II event included Medina South Amherst Orrville Loudonville Shaker Heights and other schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State
Kent State University
Ritman Constants
Catherine Twinem
Margaret Brophy
Stanley Steiner
Rittman
Medina
South Amherst
Orrville
Loudonville
Shaker Heights
Segen Hl
Geneva
Fairport Harbor
Denison
Terhiat
Ird
Gloria. Stocker
Mother's Day Tribute in Bloom Across the Nation
Poem celebrates Mother's Day as a springtime tribute to mothers from Oregon to Meine, praising maternal love, memory, and devotion. It envisions mothers as steadfast, comforting figures who brighten life even through strain and sorrow.
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Oregon
Mother
Miy Jade
Sterling High Band to Debut Friday Night at School Auditorium
The Sterling High School Band organized last February will give its first public performance Friday evening May 10 in the school auditorium directed by O O Springer. Featured pieces include Virginia Steele and Pauline Steele on clarinet, Foster Swope, Clair Brickel of Rittman, and baritone Roger McGee of Rittman with Ralph C. Lewis conducting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling High School
O. O. Bpringer
Virginia
Pauline Steele
Foster Swope
Clair Brickel
Rittman
Roger McGee
Hartzler Couple Welcomes Son At R D South
Mr and Mrs Er nest Hartzler announce the birth of a son today Thursday May 1 at R D South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hartzler
R. D. South
Marriage Licenses Reported in Local Notices
Raymond Shaw of Barberton, a welder, and Marion O Brien of Doylestown at home with Rev Patterson. Beryl Mize of Easton, a laborer, and Carolyn Barnes of Easton at home with Rev. Haltenian. The notices list the couples and officiants for marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Shaw
Barberton
Welder
Marion
O'Brien
Doylestown
Patterson
Beryl Mize
Easton
Carolyn Barnes
Haltenian
Ene
Mixed Chorus to Present Operetta Jeanie at Auditorium
Chippewa high school mixed chorus stages the operetta Jeanie on May 10 at 8 pm in the auditorium directed by Carl W. Zimmerman. Cast includes Jean Webber as Jeanie Tom Paridoti as Dennis Veronica Diffore as Mammy and multiple named roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa High School
Jeanie
Carl W. Zimmerman
Jean Webber
Thomas Paridoti
Dennis
Veronica Diffore
Mammy
Roger Smith
Lucifer
Robert Lloyd
Rawdon
Leon Paridon
Rodney
Ray Adams
Polison
Lois Johnston
Mary
Adams
Lily
Edward Dayton
Mark Metler
County Firemen’s Assn to Meet Here May 20
The Rittman fire department will host the Wayne County Volunteer Firemen’s Association meeting on Monday night May 20 at City Hall. Fire Chief Er. W. Winkler announced the event and noted the department helped organize the county gathering. An announced full program will appear in next week’s Rittman Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Fire Department
Wayne County Volunteeriremen’s Association
Er. W. Winkler
Rittman Department
City Hall
Rittman Press
Salt Street Patches Repaired After Severe Winter
The village street department patched holes on Salt Street using a cold mix from Wooster. Motorists will welcome the repairs after the unusually harsh winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sa&it
Wooster
Salt St
Fleetwing Distributors Hold Meeting at B and W
Fleetwing distributors from Wayne and Medina counties met at the B & W Oil Co for a regular sales promotion meeting. Motion pictures were shown and a fish supper followed at the Silver Lake Diner hosted by Ralph Overholt after the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleetwing Distributors
Wayne
Medina Counties
B & W Ol Co
Silver Lake
Ralph Overholt
Cast Your Vote at the Tuesday Primary
Rittman residents are urged to vote in the Tuesday primary election to select candidates for November. The piece highlights citizen rights and notes candidate qualifications listed in The Rittman Press. Voting locations in Milton Township include Precinct 1 Marion Reserve building and other precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Rittman Press
Milton Township
Mnarion Reserve
Sterling Town Hall
Rittman Legion Plans Donkey Baseball Event
Rittman American Legion to sponsor a donkey baseball game with local businessmen Republicans and Democrats. Event hoped for late May, exact date and location pending. Organizer Jesse Vallandingham lists players including Ralph Overholt Dr E R Alexander U M Wenger George Tinsler Nick Lazuller Felix Grella Nelson Hall George Harris L DeVore Charles Wald W W Bodager Armand Goffinet Alpheus Goffinet Charlie Bell Ed Woyat and Joe Sherrick with Bob Scharto expected on a heavy lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman American Legion
Rittman
Jesse Vallandingham
Ralph Overholt
E.R. Alexander
U M Wenger
George Tinsler
Nick Lazuller
Felix Grella
Nelson Hall
George Harris
Massillon Woman Wins Civil Service Mandamus Suit
Massillon woman Esther Martin wins a mandamus against Apple Creek Institute superintendent Dr. Murray N. Fowler to reinstate her as a waitress and grant back pay. Hearing before Judge Walter Mougey notes Martin began Dec 1935, requested leave after an Aug 1938 injury, with disputes over resignation versus leave. Attorneys Christian Rionemus and Robert Critchfield represented Martin. William W. Yancey represented Fowler.
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Court of Common Pleas
Murray N. Fowler
Institute For Peeble Minded
Apple Creek
Esther Martin
Massillon
Walter Mougey
Martin
Apple Creek Institution
Civil Service
Miss Martin
Fowler
Christian Rionemus
Rittman
Robert Critchfield
Wooster
Dr. Fowler
William W. Yancey
Ohio Department of Welfare
Letters To The Editor From Creston Ohio 1840 Glowing Ad Support
A Creston Ohio reader thanks the Rittman Press for April ads and a write up. He plans to send weekly advertisements, noting business has been strong and praising the paper's results and kindness.
Board of Education Sets Special Hearing on Coach Young Rehire
Rittman board to rehire teachers for 1940 41 with the exception of Coach Philip Young who was not recommended for reemployment Supt Garver to justify charges via a special hearing at a later date. Meeting postponed then resumed no salaries set or vacancies filled. Principal contracts debated while band trip costs and repairs oversight were discussed.
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Rittman
Board of Education
Philip Young
A. Garver
Ritter
Garver
Itr
Mr. Garver
Clyde Kindig
W. H. Hauenstein
Schwarts
Robert Smith
West Lucille Irvin
Supt
Athe Creek
Mich
Mother's Club
Squibbs
Boyd
Two Drivers Die For Route 5 Head On Crash
Dale McAdams of Orrville collided head on with Forest Kindle of Rittman on Route 5 about one mile east of Easton Sunday around 1 30. Both cars damaged severely. Mrs Ernest Blough riding with Kindle suffered multiple injuries including jaw cut tooth knocked out and leg sprain. Kindle had two broken ribs and McAdams facial cuts. The injured girl was taken to Barberton hospital. Kindle was westbound on Route 6 and McAdams eastbound. State highway patrol investigated and Justice Baker fined McAdams 25 dollars plus costs for reckless driving after plea of guilty.
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Dale McAdams
Orrville
Forest Kindle
Rittman
Easton
Ernest Blough
Kindle
Kindig
McAdams
Barberton Hospital
State Highway Patrol
Cars collide on Erie Street injures none
Mrs Ed Boyle of Rittman and Henry Wald of Sterling sideswiped on Erie street in front of Daya Lance home. Neither driver injured. Boyle westbound passing parked car, Wald entering Rittman from Sterling. Fenders tires and wheels damaged. Marshal Charles Heffelman investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Boyle
Rittman
Henry Wald
Eeling
Daya Lance
Wrle Street
Rittman Garden Club Presents Florida Gardens Tonight
Dan Mishler of Smithville will display slides of Florida Gardens at 7 30 p m Friday at the A J Grant home on Third Street. The meeting includes a Q A discussion and a planned Rittman tree planting project. Mrs Grant Mrs H B Squibbs and Mars Harry Brenneman lead the program. The next meeting is set for Friday June 14 at the Mrs Squibbs home on Liberty Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Mishler
Smithville
Florida Gardens
A. J. Grant
Third St
Rittman
Grant
H. B. Squibbs
Mars
Harry Brenneman
M.'s
Summer program invites youths to enroll
A local notice invites pupils ages 8 to 16 to join a summer program running from June 3 to 21. The announcement emphasizes inclusive placement in available activities and welcomes all eligible children.
Akron Art Institute Rejects Former Teacher’s Work at Show
Miss Genevieve, art teacher in Akron area schools, presented work judged not suitable for hanging at the Akron Art Institute exhibit. The committee found the pieces lacking merit and declined to display them in the May show at the Institute building near the university.
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Akron Art Institute
Adeept
Genevieve
Peg Hogs
Art of Akron
Akron
Wordy parish events greet Rittman High seniors
Reverend John R Williams of First Presbyterian Church of Wooster will speak at the high school baccalaureate for 1944 Rittman High seniors Friday night May 24. Baccalaureate service is set for Sunday May 19 with Mrs Mary Les in charge. arrangements for the subsequent Sunday remain incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Williams
Firat Presbyterisit
Woater
Rittman High
Nae Wee
Echole
Mary Les “Armeg Fat
Girls Glee Club Concert Postponed Indefinitely
The Wooster Cris Giles Chub concert scheduled for the Girls Glee Club was postponed indefinitely due to unspecified access issues and organizational delays. No new date was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Wooster
Cris Giles
Kiser Lake in Champaign County joins Ohio water system
Ohio officials report Kiser Lake near Beavere in Champaign County now holds water over 300 acres with spillway turnover. Conservation Chief Owen notes rapid park development beside Takis area while stocking plans await conditions after acid water caused vegetation decay.
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Obiesow
Kiser Lake
Penltry
Owen
Ohw Division of Conservation
Natural Resources
Don Waters
Trik Dand . Lakes and Parks
Vennaen Kiser
Bevere
Champaign County
Ohio
Bern
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Sterling Road
O.S. A
Rhonemus
Rittman Streets
J. H. Fisher
W. W Bodager
Rittman Tree Planning Commission
Colleen Moore
General Foster
Swope
Gladys Steiner
William Mitford
Robert Killough
Virginia Plahuta
John Zivkovich
Jack McCulloch
Evelyn Haller
Marian Wilson
Bookkeeping
Howard Biggar
Ralph C. Lewis
Clifford P
Lillys
Gretchen
Jeanne
Clifford P. Lillya
David” Bennett Rittman
H. S. Clarinet Quartet
Merle S. Isaac
Choralit
Jolly Trumpeters
Clark
Roger McGee Rittman
Kehelia
Joseph Olivadett
America
Beautiul
Samuel H. Ward
Clifford
Lilly America
Henry Carey
Percy’ Maine
Mr. Sand
C. R. Maine
County Firemen
Ase’n
Salt Street
Fleetwing
Hellfire
Sta
Tion
Hershey & Rohrer
Marlon Reserve
Rittman Legion
Orr
Bob Scharto
Creston
Rittman, Ohio
Sonora
Coach Young
Baker
Ge McAdams
Charles Heffelman
Justice of the Peace Baker
Costa
Erle
Rittman Garden Club
Peat Pastor
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