17 May 1934
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
1
Rittman schools will close Friday after a week of events for Baccalaureate and senior activities. The program includes a sunrise service, music by Frances Barker, prayers, and an address by Rev E Hendrickson, followed by benediction.
Representative William R Thom of the Sixteenth Ohio district argued against immediate payment of the soldiers' bonus. He urged prioritizing government borrowing for relief programs to aid the unemployed, food needs, and funding for schools and hospitals while preserving national credit and avoiding excessive money printing.
A Saturday contest at Wenger's Cash Market offers a weekly prize. Participants receive tickets with purchases and a lucky number determines the winner each week.
A large delegation of farm families from the county will attend the district meeting at Conniffins near Wooster on May 29 1934. Ohio Farm Bureau officials, district leaders, and two representatives from Columbus will discuss a new program of organization and cooperative activities. The county with the largest attendance will win a banner, awarded by the state bureau, with four counties in this district. The meeting promotes restoring purchasing power and improving Ohio farm life amid statewide events this month.
Clifford Gram, chairman of the Genocratie committee, hosted a capital reception and banquet in Washington on May 9 for committee chairs supporting the Watgn Springs Foundation. Proceeds from the balls exceeded $1,000,000 and were handed to President Roosevelt. A later banquet at the Hotel Shoreman featured a casual, friendly atmosphere as Mr. Grant remarked on Roosevelt’s personable leadership. He was accompanied by his wife and his mother and sister-in-law, both from Cleveland.
A crowd of over 300 at Wooster High School auditorium applauded the Rittman Choral Club in its first public appearance. The Wooster college male quartet and Mrs Russell Ruble received praise for their contributions. Soloists by Woodrow Harpster and Prof William Deveny drew strong notices, and the audience left enthusiastic about future concerts. The article lists the club’s members and notes illness prevented a planned solo.
Floyd C Kindig son of Marianl and Josephine Kindig born March 11 1880 in Chippewa township Wayne county died May 11 1934 at Ritman Ohio aged 54 years 2 months His parents preceded him in death He spent life at or near Ritman remaining at home until his father's 1921 death Since then he lived with sister Mrs D W Brodbeck Surviving are one sister Mrs D W Brodbeck and four brothers Forest Wayne Norman and Llewellyn plus many relatives and friends
The Lambert Brothers will perform in the musical interludes of Rev Billing’s radio program from 5 45 to 6 o’clock p m next Sunday at Station WJW Akron Letters of comment addressed to the station will be appreciated.
Prize drawings attract crowds in Rittman as merchants sponsor weekly contests at a local square. Five winners receive varying cash values with tickets linked to purchases, and weekly collections are organized by Dwight Lofft for the participating merchants. The town anticipates future bank and street enhancements to boost turnout and sales.
Estate of Susan Charlton Rittman valued for widow and daughter. Nancy Hillty Fultman estate valued at 3225 with appraisers Gartinet Baumin Steiner. Lena M Rath Doylestown will passes to Teresa Roth Mary Stoolmiller and brothers Henry Nicholas Joseph Roth. Marriage licenses Willis Post Wooster Hazel Smith Wooster. Clerks Parnisky Akron Hefen Ruel Sterling. Real estate transfers: Irvin Musser Chippewa.
Waltonians and several named attendees gathered at a local meeting to discuss various proposals including a possible new tax plan and related civic matters. The event took place in Worster where participants debated community needs and potential funding options.
A theft report from Haston night cites over 200 half-crown chits stolen from Ward Ferrer. Mrs V Dr Garver attends the funeral of her aunt, Mrs Ida Ferguson, at Impl on Saturday.
Budding volunteers from the American Legion and Auxiliary labor in hospitals and workrooms to craft poppies for the dead and their families. The program, funded by poppy sales, sends donations to Sandusky hospitals and local needy families while supporting orphans homes and charitable efforts nationwide.
E D Steiner was elected a director of the Wayne County Agricultural Society at the last meeting to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of George W. Miller of Smithvale. The Board plans a 1934 fair expected to attract record attendance and premium changes.
Robbers entered Wald's men's store early Friday morning escaping with $3 and a rabbit from a crash register. The alarm alerted Sigler Hotel, and Marshal Movenn and faulty Mariel Stool Miller arrived after the robbers fled. Entrance was through a rear window.
Evangelist C. Alkeo of Barhenton preaches the Second Coming this Sunday in Nazareth Church. Two meetings are scheduled with a 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM start. Services will be held in the room over Saas’ ci for the Nazareth Church group.
A dated listings page shows numerous family reunion dates from June through September 1934 with individual secretary names and organizers. Entries include Hyiday June 1 G Hy Clppinger and many others, plus July and August gatherings. The Press Publishing Co. notes its capability to provide reunion cards of every kind.
Letters from W Malbach of Sterling discuss dates in Alburt Kastorter’s appearance case from Stoning. The fragmented notes reference a heavy rain flooding a creek, a lawn mower sharpening, and Albert Haslorfer’s antics near Mayor Sayllor’s office. The recollections portray local names and odd incidents without clear resolution.
A marriage ceremony Monday in Wooster joins Inest Boyes and William Hobbell of Rittman. The couple will reside locally after the wedding.
J. W. Evans former Wooster employee and new owner of Stewart Cash Market at Ruckel’s Grocery announces a full fresh and smoked meat line with his wife helping as clerk. Wanda Schmeltzer is critically ill with pneumonia at Luther Cummings home on Second Street, daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Schmeltzer. Howard Shackleford has scarlet fever.
A cooperative of 300 farmers participates in a dairy project led by Robert Schwab at a milk and cheese plant. The operation plans equipment updates, production targets, and stockholder participation, with housing prepared for Mr. Behwan and family.
The Rittman band sponsors Edwards Circus on May 28 at the athletic field. Attractions include afternoon performances and evening shows with special acts. Funds expected from the event aim to raise enough for uniforms and related equipment.
Wayne County appoints Willberi Delbel of Poylestown as pension administrator. The approval came from M L Brown chief of the pension division in Columbus. Delbel was one of 36 county administrators approved by Brown after selection by the county commissioners.
A report from last Thursday night describes a false alarm at the Ohio Boxboard company where a burning dump in the stock room triggered the fire department. Firefighters arrived to find no blaze and no service needed, the incident deemed a routine false alarm.
Mr. and Mrs. James Ollie of North Seneca street welcomed a son on Wednesday morning. A L Ebert, Jack Baker and Dick Fisher went fishing at Vermillion on Tuesday and caught four fish.
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