Operetta Monday With High School Band at Rittman
Rittman grade schools and the High School Band unite for an operetta and band concert Monday night at 8 in the high school auditorium directed by Jack Coy. The story What’s the Matter With Sally centers on Sally Donnelly and follows growth from selfishness to friendship and loyalty with a noted cast and student helpers.
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Rittman
Jack Coy
Sally
Sally Dommelly
Miss Jeffries
St. Thomas
Etnet
Etnet ane-Cormarr Miss Celia Jeffnes
Doris Cabbell
Prudence
Mary Lou Swigart
Agens
Helen Zvada
Betsy Gorgene Fricclus Peter Richard Bauman
Donnelly
Evelyn Houglan
Blount
Wanda—Artrip
Miss Wagner
Miss Smith
Miss Bell
Miss Ruta
Lawrence Noble
Velda Wald
Clara Serjack
Patsy Wilmot
Jackie
Rittman High School Rambler Honoring Class of '41
The Rittman Press highlights extensive coverage of the Rittman High School class of 1941. Space was increased to accommodate the celebration and related news in the Rambler section.
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Rittman High School Rambler
Rittman Press
Rambler
Local Names List Appears in Print
A readable fragment lists numerous individuals including Ruth Wald Britton Nancy Beery Nancy Roth Mary Hartman and Carole Kennedy among others. The crowd appears in a society or club notice with several surnames and first names.
Questionnaires Sent to Eastern Wayne County Draftees
Selective Service sends forms to numerous draftees in Eastern Wayne County including McKeal Smithville. Pursiey Doyles town. Waggaman Rittman. Emch Rittman. Ziegler Marshallville. Snyder Marshallville. Tester Doylestown. Beyler Marshallville. Petit Doyntown. Hostettler Sterling. Parkinson Rittman. Dull Rittman. Tonrad Smithville. Dowd Rittman. Lockhart Rittman. Stow Rittman. Marshall Norshallville. Con rad Rittman. Cline Rittman. Skraba Rittman. Frasher Rittman. Miller Marshallville. Special campus visit programs arranged by Ohio State News Bureau. prior arrangements required for visits.
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Wayne County
Floyd James McKeal
Smithville
Walter Raymond
Marty
Ritiman
Thomas Harold Pursiey
Doylestown
Hugh Norman Kime
Rittman
Muss Trogdon
Verdon Leon Waggaman
Paul Joseph Emch
Lester J. Wurpler
Sterling
Henry Allen Ziegler
Marshallville
Lawrence Alexander Smith
Earl N. Snyder
Chester Chalmer
Roy Tester
Henry Allen Beyler
Emmett Joseph Petit
Pred
Erinest Hostettler
Wills Harry Parkinson
Robert Jas
Dull
Howard Staney Tonrad
Donald Andréw Brodbeck
Paul Hubin Emsticker
Warren Miller
Marshallvile
Warren, Miller
Mike Skraba
Blucher
Wille Frasher
Buses Run Again on Route 94 After Strike Tie
Greyhound buses resumed service on route 94 through Rittman after a five day stoppage. Drivers and terminal staff struck for wage gains and a 40 hour work week. Company and union agreed to refer differences to the U S Department of Labor for arbitration.
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Greyhound
Rittman
US Department of Lator
Council Approves Sewer Pump Purchase and Speeding Crackdown
The council authorized a about 500 purchase of a new sewage pumping unit to prevent disaster, capable of 2 000 gallons per minute, to serve basins south of the B and O tracks. A safety committee drive to curb speeding in congested areas was approved with potential arrests. right turn on red at the square to be investigated for pedestrian safety.
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Lon Tor
John Baldwin
B&o
Electric Light
Marion Reserve Power Co
Safety Committee
Charles Heffelman
Ben Saurer Elected To Guernsey Cattle Club
Petersborough New Hampshire reports Ben Saurer of Rittman Ohio elected to membership in the American Guernsey Cattle Club. The club lists his farm as home to registered Guernseys and notes the organization supports breed registration tests and marketing through Golden Guernseys, Inc.
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Petersborough
American Guernsey Cattle Club
Ben Saurer
Rittman
R. C
Saurer
Guernsey
English Channel
Golden Guernseys, Inc
Golden Guernsey
Farm product demand to rise in 1941 say USDA experts
USDA economists forecast stronger farm product demand through 1941 aided by rising employment and incomes from the defense program. Soybeans dominate Chicago trading with corn futures moving to the beans pit. Ohio station says fermentation bacteria unnecessary as natural bacteria suffice. Local farm prices rose 7 points in the month ending April 15, the sharpest gain since the 1939 war outbreak.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Chicago
Aixe
Cooperative tour to explain American co operatives
A first tour of American cooperatives serving educators, churchgoers, farmers, labor, and civic leaders will be conducted by the Cooperative League of the UBA from July to 19, beginning in Columbus, Ohio. The exhibit has roots in a 1893 world’s fair display.
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The
Cooperative League of
UBA
Columbus
Spring Social Notes at Kindergarten Wedding
The event featured bridesmaids Patsy Wilma Gloria and Gloria TUNE as flower girls The ring bearer was Paul Casebuilt Bettty Jane Noble led the bride down the aisle Ushered by Kenneth Kindy Blackwell Larry Howell and Freddy Myers Best man was Sonitiy Reffert.
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Desmatds Inc
Uaca Lels Baker
Patsy Potts
Ann Hocser
Rank Hardgrove
Caic Campbell
Paul Casebuilt
Betty Jane Noble
Kenneth Kindy
Blackwell
Larry Howell
Freddy Myers
sSonitiy Reffert
Smithville Driver Appears in J P Court
Fritz Gunther of Smithville faced a Thursday hearing in J P court on reckless driving charges. He paid court costs. Walter Schorle and R D Rittman were involved after a Route 4 collision at the Cheese Factory site. Thomas Clinkenbeard Easton veered and damaged Schorle vehicle. Schorle charged with operating while intoxicated and no license. He was fined 100 plus costs. Accident investigated May 9 by Marshall Heffelman.
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Fritz Gunther
Smithville
J. P
Walter Schorle
D. Rittman
Thomas Clinkenbeard O” Easton
Schorle
Mershal Heffelman
Sherrick
Car Collision Near N Main Street Damages Two Fenders
May 9 at p.m Porna Steele of Cristop pulled away from the curb at the High School on N Main st. Ralph Fisher of Wooster traveling north collided with the Steele car damaging the right front fender of Fisher and the left front fender of Steele. The accident was investigated by Marshel Heffelman.
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Porna Steele
Cristop
N. Main St
Ralph Fisher
Wooster
Steele
Fisher
Marshel Heffelman
Cleveland Man Arrested for Intoxication in Mayor Baldwin Court
Ralph Hamilton of Cleveland was arrested Friday night at 11 p.m. on intoxication charges and tried before Mayor Baldwin, receiving a $5 fine plus costs. Walter Ott of Rittman faced a disorderly conduct warrant. the case before Mayor Baldwin was dismissed for lack of evidence.
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Ralph Hamilton
Cleveland
Baldwin
Walter Ott
Rittman
Ready To Add 100 Men To Highway Patrol
Hal G. Gours announces preparations to add 100 men to the Ohio Highway Patrol after legislative approval. By law, a list of eligibles will be established as soon as enacted, enabling rapid appointments to fill vacancies from resignations and other causes.
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Ohio State Highway Patrol
John W. Bricker
Hal G. Gours
Ohio Department of Highways
Highway Patrol
Department of Highways
Twenty-two Amey pilot trainees cram three hours nightly at OSU
Twenty-two young applicants for the T. S. Amey pilot training corps are cramming three hours a night at Ohio State University to prepare for examinations. They are employed in full-time jobs and study mathematics English geography and history at night.
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T. S. Amey Pilot Training Corps
Ohio State University
Bearded Mark of Maturity Stirred in State Leader Debate
A terse remark on beard as a sign of maturity appears in a political discussion, highlighting cultural views of masculinity. The debate touches on personal appearance as a marker of experience and seriousness.
Priest Fr John Farrell Injured in Fall at High School
The Rev Fr John T Farrell pastor of St Ann's Catholic church suffered a broken ankle last Friday afternoon in an accidental fall while leaving the high school auditorium. He is resting comfortably at his home on S First St.
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John T Farrell
St Ann's Catholic Church
Here
S. First St
Ed Elsass Heads Rotary Club of Rittman
Ed Elsass senior partner at the Ben Franklin Store will head the Rittman Rotary Club for the next year. He has served as secretary and is now vice president. R. J. Krabi and Robert Hickin hold officer roles. C. E. Rhonemus retires as president and W W Bodager as secretary.
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Ed Elsass
Ben Franklin
Rittman Rotary Club
Board of Directory
R. J. Krabi
Robert Hickin
C. E. Rhonemus
W W Bodager
Sandusky
Rittman Club
Rhoinemac
Evelyn Haller
Rittman High
W. A. Garver
Ernest Harrison
Doylestown Lions Club
Presbyterian Services at Milton Church
The Rev. John Orr of Westminster College New Wilmington Pa will occupy the Milton Presbyterian Church pulpit Sunday. He will preach at the morning service on The Scandal of Christendom and in the evening on Faith For Our Times.
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Milton Presbyterian Church
John Orr
Westminster College
New Wilmington
Bervica
Ohio State hosts campus visitor information service
An information service for campus visitors is maintained by Ohio State University in the News Bureau. Women are enrolled in Ohio State University's College of Medicine.
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Ohio
Oto State University
College of Medicine
Indians-Sterling Split Twin Bill
The Rittman Indians opened their season with a doubleheader against Sterling. Game one ended 6 to 2 with RBI in the first three innings, while game two finished 5 0. Sterling pitcher Bradley threw a no-hitter. Rittman pitcher Ken ny Haldiman tossed a one-hit game that would have been a no-hitter save for an error in the last inning.
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Rittman Indians
Sterling
Rittman
Indians
Bradley
Kenny Haldiman
Rittman Press
Morrizon Former Rittmanite Dies at 82 in Akron
La Fayette Morrizon a former Rittman resident died at age 82 on Saturday May 10 at his Akron home after a stroke suffered a week earlier. Burial was in East Akron Cemetery with services at Long's Funeral Home last Tuesday. Survived by wife Carrie a daughter Hazel Hipsher and sons Walter Akron Edward Lorain brother Reuben Wadsworth.
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LaFay
Akron
East Akron
Long’s Funeral
Morrison
Rittman
Heer
Car Ye
Hazel—Hipsher
Walter
Edward
Lorain
Reuben
Wadsworth
Mrs Rock Donates Sewing Machine to Red Cross
A local Red Cross sewing and knitting committee met with strong attendance and progress. Mrs Lydia Rock donated her sewing machine for full time during the war relief emergency. next meeting set for 2 pm Monday May 19 at City Hall. others listed include Mrs E G Newberry, Mrs T G Gatehouse, and several named volunteers. volunteers urged to lend machines as new quotas are large and assistance is needed.
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Red Cross
Lydia Rock
Rittman R. D. North
E. G. Newberry
T. G. Gatehouse
O. J. Shong
Ivan King
A. &. Bodager
M. R. Beaslhy
Alice Steiner
Celia Zelgier
Pearl Petit
Frank Bowen
Clifford Graf
E. W. Winkler
W. W. Bodiger
City Hall
Ohio State names dormitory for Newton D Baker
Baker Hall at Ohio State University is named after Newton D Baker who served as secretary of war during wartime and was a longtime member of the university board of trustees. Twenty six cadets in pilot training at Ohio State University are now slang for Uncle Bam as they begin service.
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Cititien
Obto Tate University
Emerson Davis Takes Over Apple Creek Market
Emerson Davis, formerly of Onto Box bosmice offices, will take ownership of the 1. Q. A. food market in Apple Creek from Elton R. Yoder. Davis plans to work with Yoder through June 7 and was a long time Boxboard staff member. He has sold his Sheldon avenue home to Fred Brother Miranda and will be honored at Miltos Presbyterian Church Friday night dinner before moving to Apple Creek. Davis serves as a church trustee.
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Emerson, Davis
Onto Box Bosmice
Apple Creek
Elton R. Yoder
Yoder
Mr. Davis
Davis
Boxboard
Sheldon Ave
Fred Brother Miranda
Miltots Presbyterian Church
Innke
Apple Greek
Memorial Day Plans in Rittman Highlight Parade and Poppy Drive
Memorial Day events in Rittman center on a 10 18 assembling high school band led by Jack Coy, a 11 00 service at Rittman Cemetery with Rev Bill Echols, and graveside decorations at other cemeteries. Poppy Day on May 24 organized by Howard A Bair Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary led by Mrs A M Wenger funds veterans welfare. Posters by Rittman students prize Patty DeFoe Jean Ziegler and Dick Milford.
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Rittman Trave Econ
Jack Coy
Erie Street
Rittman
Rittman Cemetery
Bill Echols
Rittman First Baptist
Goodale
Church of Christ
American Legion
America
Howard A. Bair
American Legion Auxiliary
A. M. Wenger
Soldiers and Sailors Home
Sandusky
Ohio
Auxiliary
Affeld
Foster
Rittmah
Patty DeFoe
Jean Ziegler
Dick Milford
Births in Wadsworth Area May 11 13
A series of birth notices from Wadsworth area lists a son to Br. and Mrs. Clifford Snell of 30 Front St. on May 11. A son to Kent Bieri in Rittman R D on May 12. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Logan Snyder at Wadsworth Hospital on May 12. A son to Mr and Mrs Oar Thompson of Wadsworth on May 13. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Alles Schumacher of Wadsworth on May 13 at the hospital. Mrs Schumacher was formerly Miss Evelene Bitner of RM man.
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Clifford Snell
Front St
William Clifford
Kent Bieri
Rittman R. D
Mrs. Logan Snyder
Wadsworth Hospital
Oar Thompson
Wadsworth
Alles: Shuemacher
St’ the Hospital
Shumacher
Mies Evoleen ‘Bigter
RM Man
Sterling Teacher Dies At School in Heart Attack
Funeral services were held at Sterling Unified Brethren Church for Everett Borts 40 a commercial teacher at Sterling High School. He collapsed at the school Wednesday morning and died before reaching Dr. Shong in Rittman. Survived by parents in Findlay and a sister in Niagara Falls he was a church deacon and active in Masonic Lodge work.
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Sterling Unified Brethren Church
Oydh Shong
Rittman
Sheldon Fisher
Botts
Tiwag
Shong
Sterling
Bob
Borts
Ing
Niagara’ Falls
Church of God
Findley
Garden Club Conference Draws 100 Guests to City Hall
Northern Ohio garden clubs unite for the Open Meee annual Spring conference at City Hall and auditorium drawing nearly 200 attendees. About 160 reservations for dinner were noted at Presbyterian Church parlors as 1 100 visitors from 11 clubs registered. tour of the Ohio Salt Co. underway. Mrs Archer of Wooster, regional director, presided with Batitobe club president Nf. 3.
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Ohio
City Hall
Sinc
Presbyterian Church
Ohio Salt-Co
Batitobe
Inch of Rain Delivers Seasonal Relief Across County
Rainfall reached up to 1 inch in parts of the territory, soaking ground and reviving vegetation. Ohio Station records show 43 inches this year with recent totals near 50 inches, easing underground water concerns while washing streets and slowing corn planting. Local water and road crews reported garage and highway flooding and a brief pause in planting as farmers gathered to discuss next steps.
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Ohio
Wooster
Armers
Ox Arid
Mission Services Held Evening at Hoover Church
Readable text shows a church service note. Rev. delivers message and invites attendance. Event appears as an evening gathering with worship and offerings reported in fragment.
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Hoover
Amiel
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