12 May 1927
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1927
Page
1
Last Thursday evening Harry Anderson from south of town was returning from the Junior-Senior banquet when a holdup demanded he raise his hands. Believed he faced a gun, but the intruder fled. no valuables were taken. Anderson suspects amateurish behavior and may identify the assailant.
Mrs. Lewis Jordan of Sterling died Monday afternoon at Massillon City Hospital after a two week illness. She lived on the Lance farm on the Rittman Sterling road. Aged 456 years, she is survived by husband and five children Alfred Lucile Harvey Madge and Lewis. Funeral services were held at the residence Thursday at two o'clock.
Wednesday evening the Wayne County Council of The American Legion met here with about 40 legionaires present. This council consists of representatives appointed by Post Commanders of each post in the county, Vern Gebhart is County Council Commander and Chas. J. Rohrer is adjutant. This council is the point of contact between state headquarters and the organized posts.
Mrs Luthér Mehle of Rittmann 44 West Salem died May 17 while preparing a meal. She was about 78. Survived by two sons Clyde and Fern. A niece Mrs L W Mehle and other distant relatives reside here. Funeral services Friday.
Death occurred at home of Mr and Mrs Alexander Bachman near Georgetown early Monday. He was 69 years and 9 months old. Funeral services held at the house Wednesday at one then at Apostolic church south of town at two. Funeral director A L Ebert. Simon Bachman of Rittman listed in local notices.
After a brief grand jury session in Wayne county two true bills were returned. Walter Martz of Rittman faces charges of stealing an auto and driving without the owner's consent. The second indictment was not published as the person is not under arrest.
Among eleven contestants nominated to represent Wooster as Miss Wooster at Cedar Point the Apple Creek entrant Delphia Shook is named as a Miss Ohio hopeful. Miss Shook, daughter of Robson and Mrs Shook, from Apple Creek, is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs John Fille of this place.
During May 22 to 29 the Jackson Presbyterian Church marks its 100th anniversary with a homecoming for former members and events to honor the rural congregation.
Twenty one Wayne County farm youths earned Ohio State University club diplomas for completing four years of 4-H work. Among them are Bertha Lance, Marjorie, and Alfriéda Steele of Milton Township, with ages listed in the readable portion as ARASH Seed.
The senior class play The Dream That Came True will be staged in the school auditorium Friday evening with advance tickets selling well. Sunday the baccalaureate sermon will be delivered by Rev Ortt with local ministers assisting at the auditorium. May 20 is the date for commencement exercises. Rev Dr Vernon Wade Wagar of Warren will give the class address. An election for municipal offices was held by the schools but results are omitted due to space. Attorney Wayne Garver gave Boys Week talks at the high school.
Mrs Chas Newman hosts a bridge gathering with three tables in honor of Mrs Searcy who leaves for Wadsworth. R H Searcy departs, Mr Searcy promoted to Acme store manager. The couple is moving from Doylestown after four years, to Highland avenue in Wadsworth, friends extend best wishes.
Mrs Frank Wright died at her Sterling area home Sunday evening at eight due to Wrights disease and apoplexy. Husband died last October. Survived by sons Floyd of Sterling Ella of Wadsworth and Don of Sack son. Funeral services were held from the home on Wednesday afternoon.
The American Legion Auxiliary announces its annual poppy sale on May 20 and 23 to raise funds for disabled veterans in homes and hospitals. Volunteers will produce and distribute the poppies to honor those who served.
Mr and Mrs L J Dulabahn celebrated their anniversary in Dulabahn Doylestown Wednesday. They were unable to attend a family gathering including Arthur of Oklahoma and Withem of Kansas. Proceeds from dances support new furnishings for Toreador Club relocation to Salt Street quarters. Next Wednesday headlines boosted fundraising at Branigants Hall. A Mother's Day program by Brethren was appreciated.
Mrs. Henry Switzer, born Susie Cole, died Saturday evening in Wooster after ten days of pneumonia. She was 83, taught several terms of school, and funeral services were held Monday. Burial was in Wooster cemetery. Her husband Mr Secrest and their three year old daughter survive. guardians announce a public sale of leasehold goods for Miss Mary Horat on May 28 1027. William Conrad visited Akron.
Reverend Platter, commissioner from Cleveland Presbytery, attends the 189th Presbyterian General Assembly at Civic Auditorium, Hay 26 to Jans 1. Major issues include possible Pension Subscription for ministers and several important overtures. The party plans a return trip via Southern California with a stop in Los Angeles.
Dr C C Grege spoke before the Summit County Dental Society on Monday afternoon about practical partial plates with Dresch attachments. Dinner followed at eight o'clock, with Gloria officers presiding. About 60 members attended. Dee Gregg was elected secretary for the ensuring year.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Mayor Bender and an absent mayoral figure with a cartridge issue. The text hints at misappropriation and someone profiting from the gun, with unnamed individuals and conflicting statements about who possessed or handled the item. The readable parts imply relief or resolution but lack concrete facts.
Partial OCR text shows garbled phrases and missing context about names places dates or events. The readable bits suggest a dated note or notice but lack clear subject or outcome.
An OCR fragment recalls a son’s memory of his mother Mrs. Franknk Yarman, mentioning years and renewal as a tender family note. The readable portion hints at a personal tribute or memorial passage tied to domestic life.
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