Rittman High School presents 1926 baccalaureate and events
The Rittman High School announces the 1926 graduating class baccalaureate service in the HS auditorium on Sunday May 16 at 7 30 Rev R I Platter who spoke four years ago will deliver the address The senior class exercises are Friday May 21 at 8 o clock Miss Maude Aldrich of Pittsburgh Pa will deliver the class address Tea Taper Tavern is presented by the senior class Tuesday May 18 at 8 15 Admission 25 and 36 cents No extra charge for reserved seats An exhibit of manual training work in high school and grades will open Wednesday afternoon and evening May 19 Competent judges will be selected to decide winners in grades and the U S Liberal prizes are offered for first and second place Arrange your work to see the department’s efforts.
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Rittman H S
H S
Rittman HS
Rittman Hls
Vance Hickins Improves After Illness
Vance Hickins shows rapid improvement following a slight cerebral hemorrhage suffered about four weeks ago. He is able to be up most of the day on good days and enjoys time outdoors viewing his shrubbery.
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Vance Hickins
Junior Senior Banquet Brings Classes Together at Church
The junior class hosted a three course dinner for the senior class in the Presbyterian church dining room served by the Ladies Aid. Blue and gold mingled with purple and white in decorations as seniors and juniors shared toasts from faculty and student leaders. Ed and Joe Gainer provided music with Elizabeth Hershey at the piano.
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Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Aid
Harry Anderson
Mildred Gerberich
Joe Gainer
Elizabeth Hershey
Wayne County Normal School to Close After May 28
State Director Reigel announces Wayne County Normal School, existing two years, will end on May 28 due to insufficient attendance. The institution has held a high standard, but the decision may mark the last normal school in Wayne County for an extended period.
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Wayne County
Reigel
State Department of Education
Wayne County Normal School
Wayne Saunty
Sink Hole Attracts Attention Near Rittman
The B and O Railroad struggles to fill a sink hole east of Rittman. Workers haul dirt daily from a gravel bank, cut nearby trees, and set fires to stoke the area as the ground lifts and splits, drawing nationwide interest and visitors with varying explanations.
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B &O RR
Rittman
California
Wadsworth Municipal Hospital Donation Recap and Visitors
The hospital board thanks contributors from the recent paper drive and notes a remaining treasury, plus Hospital Day observed in Wadsworth with 135 babies displayed. Many visitors from Rittman toured the facility Wednesday and enjoyed the program.
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Wadsworth Municipal Hospital
Boy Scouts
Treasury
Wadsworth
Rittman
Father of C C Gregg Dies After Long Illness
John H Gregg of Pleasant City Ohio died Friday May 7 at age near 77 after an illness since January. Burial was Sunday from Pleasant Grove M P church. Surviving were Dr C C Gregg of Rittman, Dr M L Gregg of Columbus, and two daughters.
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C C Gregg
Mr Gregg
Gregg
John H Gregg
Pleasant City
Ohio
Pleasant Grove
M P. Church
Dr Gregg
James Galehouse Named Chairman Of Wayne Co Board Of Elections
James B. Galehouse was elected chair of the Wayne County Board of Elections at a recent meeting. The Republican member has served on the board and his elevation to chairman pleases many local friends.
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James Galehouse
Wayne CO. Board OF Elections
Wayne County Board of Elections
James B. Galehouse
Frank Ault Named Clerk of Wayne County Elections
Frank Ault of Wooster is now clerk of the Wayne County Board of Elections succeeding W M Skelly. Ault a Democrat follows a Republican under an agreement that alternates the clerkship every two years.
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Frank Ault
Board OF Elections
Wooster
Wayne County Board of Elections
W. M. Skelly
Ault
Rittman basemen thunder Ashland in Sunday game
The Rittman baseball club erupted last Sunday to defeat Ashland. Emmett pitched five innings, allowing no hits or runs and striking out nine, signaling a promising season. Ashland appeared disorganized with errors while Rittman committed two errors, indicating improvement.
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Rittman
Ashland
Emmett
Rybolt Furnace Co Locates Here In Rittman
Rybolt Furnace Co expands to Rittman with Akron and Wadsworth roots. J Z Isenberger to run new store in Bickster space on Main Street after June 1, opening to the public next Monday. The firm specializes in heating ventilating roofing spouting and sheet metal work, projecting a steady local presence.
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Orton
Ohio Boxboard Company
J. Z. Isenberger
Rittman
Bickster
Main Street
Erie R. R
Slaybaugh
Rotary Noon Day Luncheon Falls On Regular Meeting
The Rotary noonday luncheon convened at the usual venue after a two week gap for valid reasons. No visitors attended though Mr Lawrie of Love City Ohio and Rotarian McConachle of St Louis joined Mr Grenslet of St Louis. Harry Hiere presented a talk on The Human being in the Manufacture of Boxboard. Each member is slated to give a future talk on their classification.
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Rotary
Lawrie
Love City
Ohio
C. C. Gregg
McConachle
St. Louis
Grenslet
St. Lous
Harry Hiere
Sie
Fach
Ted
Burglars Enter Rittman Homes Loot Items Taken
Robbers entered several Rittman residences overnight stealing money jewelry silverware and cloth from multiple homes. Suspects named John Kunkler Re Wein and James Dowd were considered possible but not yet in custody by authorities.
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Rittman
Wes
John 2
Kunkler
Re Wein
Ghel
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In Memoriam Peter V. Liechty Died May 12 1925
In memory of Peter V. Liechty, beloved father to Mrs. P. W. Liechty and children. He has died on May 12, 1925. The family expresses sorrow and longing, hoping to meet him again on the heavenly shore, and notes the loneliness of the home since his passing.
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Dang
Peter V. Liechty
P. W. Liechty
Death Summons Father of Mrs H D Faber
Paul Schaffter aged 76 a Marshallville resident died at the family home last Friday He once ran a repair shop in Rittman making him known to many locals The widowed wife and two sons survive Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon with burial in Maple Grove cemetery
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Paul Schaffter
Marshallville
Rittman
Maple
Grove ‘Cemetery
Bake Sale at Ruckel Grocery Store Saturday
Ladies of the Brethren church will conduct a bake sale at Ruckel Grocery Store at 2:00 oclock on Saturday afternoon in May.
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The
Brethren—church Weil
Ruckel
Take Notice of Special Treatment Claim
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Chrysler Prices Cut In Series 70 Six Cylinder
Elmer Maurer local Chrysler agent received notice that last Saturday at midnight a price cut occurred in the Series 70 six cylinder model with prices reduced by 60 to 200 dollars.
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Elmer Maurer
Chrysler Corporation
Akron Benefit Card Party Draws 400 Women
Four hundred women attended a benefit card party last Friday at the H. A. Ganlt home in Akron. Prize winner included Mrs. H. Weiss among the top scorers while listed attendees included Mrs. BE. J. Brophy Mrs. F B. Wells Mrs. H. G. Newberry Mr. R. H. Searcy Mrs. Harry Weiss Mrs. Fred Feerstner and Mrs. Charles Newman of Rittman.
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BE. J. Brophy
F B. Wells
H. G. Newberry
R. H. Searcy
Harry Weiss
Fred Feerstner
Charles Newman
of Rittman
H. A. Ganlt
Akron
H. Weiss
Carter Long Nuptials In Loudonville First Baptist Church
Carl B. Long son of William Long of 58 North Main Loudonville and Eva Carter of 604 West-Gamp street were married Saturday morning at the First Baptist church in Loudonville by Rev J M Houston. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Carter of Loudonville. The groom is from Rittman Ohio. They will reside in Rittman and receive congratulations from friends.
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Carl B. Long
William Long
North Main Street
Eva Carter
Weat -Gampbel Streat
Loudonville
First Baptist
Rittman
Ohio
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Kent
J H Fisher
Rittman Village
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Rittman Chas
Wald
Sigler
Rittman Hardware Company
Hershey
J. E. Vallandingham
Goffinet
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T E. Slaybaugh
Rybolt Furnace Company
T. B., Slaybaugh
Rybolt Furnace CO
Orton & Ault Company
Memoriam
H. D. Faber
Dr Poyees
Chrysler
LOGAL
Carter
Rittman Savings Bank
Bible School
C. E. Meeting
Mr. V. A. Garver
Inader
H.S. Auditorium
Milton
Chad Bee
TMP K—Thur
Moore
Ory
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