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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
6
Students and teachers at the H. S. community center run after school and night classes in many subjects including languages and commercial work. The taxpaying community built the center for children and the aim is to maximize returns from the investment by expanding library and gym occupancy next year.
Naomi Christian and Ruth Lenarz visited Wada worth relatives while Misses Dowd Velemore were sick. Reval Clark marks her thirteenth birthday as Miss Clark’s family plans, with Gladys Day and Mary Isenberger visiting relatives in Ohio. Miss Mildred Messenger joins parents for weekend. Medina and Kenmore trips noted.
One death Irene Blough on April 20 and eight births recorded in Rittman during April. New arrivals include Pauline Marcille daughter of Walter Shook. Stanley Junior son of Ezra Steiner. Mildred Irene daughter of John Kehoe. Edward Richard son of Fred Ramster. a son and a boy for Mike Buttlow. Peter Edmund son of Raymond Leichty. Eugene son of Clarence Bauman.
East Union Ohio May 11 Louis Rudia 1987 East Market Street and Miss Valeria Savery 655 Hazel Street narrowly escaped death when their Ford coupe was struck by a northbound freight train at the A and railroad crossing. The signal lights were on and Miss Savory was thrown from the car with minor bruises. Mr Rudie remained in the vehicle.
A mourning notice from Mrs. Ida Fredrick Clarke commemorates Frederick Parents two years after his death. It reflects sorrow, hope in heaven, and a vow to follow his example, concluding with a closing prayer and remembrance at the grave.
Miss Maggie Mellvaine a life long resident of Jackson died at her brother D W Mellvaine home Sunday afternoon at 78. The funeral will be held at Bentwood? church Saturday afternoon.
The article lists qualifications for a careful driver including reaction to emergencies, pre trip car checks, proper braking, lighting, tire care, and use of skid chains in poor weather. It warns against speeding and stresses cooperation with other traffic and observance of all rules to prevent accidents.
Practical tips from Allen in the American Motorist on decarbonizing engines. He describes inverting holding down screws to seal tapped holes on the cylinder top to avoid water and debris. Street screws with heads removed are threaded in to prevent clogging during scraping and decarbonizing, then removed afterward.
A dent in the gas line may restrict flow and cause erratic operation, especially at higher speeds. Upward dents can form pockets that hinder fuel supply. Water or dirt buildup in the line also blocks free flow. Periodic cleaning and straightening dented sections improve engine performance.
Miss Storey’s primary class from Main Street School held a Saturday picnic in the park. The weather was ideal and pupils and teacher enjoyed a lovely outing together.
Burbank residents Mr and Mrs Guy O Hara and Mrs Billa O Hara hosted visitors from Galion at the Johnson Caswell home over the weekend. Creston couple Mr and Mrs Siem Cit and Miss Edna Edgar of Leroy were among those visiting local homes. Clyde Gover and RFB Lewis reported a busy business week with trading activity on Wednesday.
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