Trip West Shows Grand Canyon and California Frosts
Mr and Mrs John Hickin recount a two month West Coast journey from March via Chicago Kansas City and Albuquerque to the Grand Canyon. They describe arid New Mexico scenery, Spanish era depots, and a mule descent into the canyon, with notes on Easterner travel woes, Santa Fe and Colorado experiences, and unusual frost damage in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hickin
West
Wife
Rittman
Chicago
Santa Fe
Santa Fe R. R
Kansas City
Kansas
la Junta
Las Vegas
N. M
Prisen
New Mexico
Albuqueque
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Sean
Bechtels Again on Ohio Soil
Mrs M W Bechtel and former proprietor of the Bechtel confectionery store visited Rittman on a motor trip that covered about 18000 miles across the United States. They spent three months in Los Angeles and later in Florida after a lengthy journey, returning to Ohio to enjoy its favorable climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Bechtel
Bechtel Confectionery
Rittman
Union
West Coast
East Coast
Los Angeles
Florida
Ohio
Farmers Oppose Referendum At Joint Legislative Committee
Farmers oppose a referendum to reapportion lower house membership. The Grange and Farm Bureau argue the change would base representation on population in both houses, harming rural counties. They cite current county representation, compare to federal structure, and claim urban influence, road tax issues, and rural losses. The committee includes Mayer Damon Eliott Lance Abbott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Legislative Committee of the
Grange and Farm Bureau
Congress
Senate
Nevada
J. T. Mayer
C. H. Damon
The
Grange
Paul Eliott
R. F E. Lance
Farm Bureau
A. G Abbott
Unfavorable Weather Hampers Farm Work
Spring farm work is delayed by cold and wet conditions over the past weeks. Much plowing remains and wheat is only in fair condition. Frosts harmed peach blossoms in some areas, while early vegetables like peas are good. Some cabbage plantings will need replanting after the last frost. tomato planting is sparse.
Board of Education votes to retain all teachers next year
The ED board voted to retain all present teachers for the next year. The note mentions floral and fruit imagery and growing Los Angeles areas, with references to palm trees and roads. It references inflation and a figure of 60,000 men in relation to Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Los Angeles
Ohioos Angeles
Rittman team poised for top spot in Northeastern Ohio league
Prospects for the present baseball season in Ruttian look bright with Geeoperation from sit situs ia, and insiders expect the club to finish near the top of the Northeastern Ohio intercity league. Harry Clack of Doylestown leads a strong squad featuring five Ohio State, two Miami University, three Orrville, and one Bakboron players, plus local talent. Opening game, weather permitting, on Sunday against the Akron Sun Olls, followed by Millersburg versus Rittman. Local supporters funded uniforms, white with black trim and an Indian head, displayed in town shops. Cash givers include Snyder, Strait's Barber, and several businesses. in-kind donors include Biddle & Fix and others. An Inter-City league rule leaves holidays open, enabling possible tournaments and big games. team plans to cooperate with the American Legion for the Fourth of July celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruttian
Sit Situs Ia
Ohio
Harry Clack
Doylestown
Ohio State
Miami University
Orrville
Bakboron
Joe Rinoy
Clark
Akron Sun
Biddle &Fix
Rittman -Candy Kitchen
Rautmats Department Store
J.E .-Wallen
Bridge Work Goes to Second Bidder
Finlimelee Ohin Life 14-Dekhest N Coie i Ward states that awarding road contracts to the lowest bidder is not always followed. Last week major awards went to the second bidder, including a concrete bridge in Olumblana County to a Lisbon firm over a Cleveland bidder. More high value contracts are planned for May 23 with several million dollars involved, and Wald aims to award a contract monthly through the summer, weather permitting.
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Wald
Mothers Day at Church of Christ Celebrations
Mrs Ira Shew and Mrs Blanton were the oldest mothers with the largest families at the Church of Christ Bible school Mothers Day. Beautiful potted plants were given. Miss Faye Shew and Mollie Bell sang Mother Knows. Mr Blaston gave an engaging talk on mothers of the Bible. Mr G G Gearhart played Silver Threads Among the Gold on the musical saw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Shew
Brookside Country Club luncheon hosts Child Conservation League
In Brookside Country Club in Barberton and Kenmore circles the Child Conservation League invited Wadsworth and Rittman area members to a Wednesday luncheon at Brookside Country Club where 100 were seated. Mrs Zook wife of the president of Akron University spoke on child discipline.
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Barberton
Kenmore
Child Conservation League
Wadsworth, “and Rittman Eireles
Brookside
Country Club
Zook
Akror ‘University
Memorial Baccalaureate Draws Largest Audience
The high school auditorium filled Sunday night for the Baccalaureate service with Rev. E G Harilton delivering a noted address. Commencement exercises are set for Saturday at eight with 28 graduates, 17 girls and nine boys. Lucille Gofttinet won first, Faye Shew second, Elizabeth Shackleford third. Honorable J L Clifton, Ohio Director of Education, attended the evening. Musical director Teachout aided by Rosa Hickernwalt from Warren Ohio will perform a trumpet solo.
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E.G Harilton
Hantiton
Borestem Point
Rhett
Lucille Gofttinet
Faye Shew
Ant Alizabeth Shackleford
Ritaman
J. L. Clifton
Ohio
Aa Nuaber
Dvna
Musical Innstitute
Warren
Rosa Hickernwalt
RITTMAN ROTARIANS HAVE BUSY WEEK
Rittman Rotary activities include Intercity meeting in Hartville charter representation from Waynesburg and North Canton. President-elect Fredrick, O A Snyder, G Branigan and J B Hickin attended despite rain. Noonday luncheon drew 58. Ward Stauffer led a quartet. V A Gargar spoke on a well received program.
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fMietallapion
Waynonburg
North Canton
Magers
Gannoh and Parkinson
Barber George Troutman Joins H. H. Strait’s Shop
Mr. George Troutman of Wooster moved to Rittman last week and accepted a position at H. H. Strait’s barber shop. While in Wooster he was associated with the Grey barber shop and comes highly recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Troutman
Wooster
Rittman
Troutman
H. H. Strait
Grey
Garver Elected Alternate to National Educators' Convention
Superintendent W A Garver was elected as alternate to the National Educators' convention in Atlanta Georgia from June 23. Northeastern Ohio schools backed the honor and if the elected delegate cannot attend Mr and Mrs Garver plan to make the trip. They previously lived in Georgia several years ago.
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W. A. Garver
National Educators’ Ang Deration
Atlanta
Sullpath
Ohio
Garver
Georgia
Poppy Sale Promotes War Veterans Comfort Effort
The annual poppy sale is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary on May 34, 26 and 29. The event aims to help veterans and their families by providing comfort and cheer, and urges the public to wear a poppy to support the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legio Auxillary
Trade in Shot Polish Exceeds Three Quarters of a Million
Washington reports that 776 226 dollars of shot polish were paid by American firms in the first ten months of 192% with the bulk sent to Cuba, Canada, and South America, indicating extensive international trade during this period.
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Washington
Cuba
Canada
South Almerton
No clear headline due to garbled OCR text
Columbus Ohio May 14 details show a discussion of a new gasoline tax law affecting townships through state distributions. Estimates claim about 500 dollars per township mid year and roughly 1200 dollars annual per township, with first distributions limited to a three month period. text notes minimal immediate improvements and limited township benefit.
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Columbus
Ohio
Aucuat
Che
Vault Ventilator Advances Bank Security at Tutthan Savinge
The Ruthinaa Savings Bank adopts a new Vault Ventilator from the McUllatock Company of Minneapolis to air a vault interior during blockaded holds. The device allows entry by authorized staff and circulates air to keep patrons and employees safer, transforming the vault from potential horror chamber into a ventilated refuge.
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Tutthan Savinge Bank
Huthtave
Hurginia
Iso
Tha
McUllatock’ Company
Mindeapolis
Ruthinaa Savings Bank
Commonianin Programulvensad Fas
Hfenyona
Futtman Bavings Bank
Thin Bank
Boxboard Athletic Association Prepares Strong Season
The Boxboard Athletic Association plans a solid season with similar teams as last year and a high standard for play. Boxmakers aim to ensure a good game quality, with games scheduled for Saturday at 3 p m. The association vows not to falter in baseball or basketball.
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Nnliards
Gamias
sidrMar
oxboard-Athletic—association
Gregg Voted Honors at Summit County Event
The Akron report notes Dr. Gregg attended the annual gathering of the Summit County Dentar'society at the Portige Hotel. Officers present included Dr. EB Braiikwalter as president and Dr. HB Hophety, with the event taking place on a Wednesday.
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Drotr O Grose
Summit County
Dentar'society
Akron
Clalc
Portige
Braiikwalter
HB Hophety
Toe
Tragic Scene At Port Clinton Auto Crash
A fatal auto crash near Port Clinton involving six partygoers from Creston and Danbury, with two girls severely injured and several young men sustaining fractures. Victims were rushed to Port Clinton's Poole Hospital. details and conditions vary in early dispatches.
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Culiong
Pittman Aid
Orestoni
Guston
Ohl
Twa
Actidtae
Nee Wittman
Aled Ruthtontan
Creston
Fiene
Nico Rahs
Rome
Rome Te Il Danbury,Ohla. There Wery Ats In the Acoldgit., Atiag
Jordan
Jonian
Milaa Saha
Atx
Thressone
Eke
Fremont
Port Cliyton
Danbury
Pork Olioton
Troubles of State Dry Agents Aired
Columbus Ohio May 14 During the troubles of state dry agents a decoy girlie scheme is exposed as agents paid for whine and poker runs. One report shows a dry agent charged 334 for gambling expenses and five days later 416 was collected for the same purpose. The expense statement was approved and paid. Officials say no further poker contentions will be paid and no record exists of recovered funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Oho
Sama
Uquor
Itaver Belo
Memories of Fathers and Mothers in a Slag-Dell Graveyard
Fragmented verses recount six years of memory and loss. A father and mother are lauded as they rest in a bleak graveyard, their canoe memories recalling sunlit seeds and murky tides. The poem evokes green trees, singing birds, and longing for a day when kin are reunited.
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Gorge
Seth Ranchers
California
Eri Rside
Bechtels
Church OF Christ
BROOK
Rsround Baseball League
Rittman Rotarians
Poppy Sale
Game Sat
DA. Gregg
Clinton
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