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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1950

Page

2

Unusual Mural Honors Edison by Ohio Power Companies

A life size Christy painted mural honoring Thomas Alva Edison was unveiled May 16 at the Ohio State Capitol in Columbus. Attending were Charles Edison and M Madeleine Edison Sloan, Governor Lausche, power executives, and other notables. The mural, a memorial to Edison, depicts his desk surrounded by letters and papers.

Thomas Alva Edison Ohio State Capitol Columbus Howard Chandler Christy Mr. Edison Charles Edison M. Madeleine Edison Sloan Lausche Christy Walter C. Beckford Cincinnati Gis & Electric Co Ohio Electric Companies

Community Notes From Marshallville And Nearby

Marshallville and Kent State University host a concert with John Crumley Jr in the university band. A daughter named Joyce Marie born May 5 to Melvin and Becky Beery of Rittman. Becky is formerly Becky Walters and worked at Equity. Several local families visit Greenwich and Orrville relatives over the weekend, including Mae Rhine, Geraldine Rhine, Pfc Robert Rhine, and Mae’s Akron relatives. Mothers Day visits include Detroit and T. H Clinton family gatherings with Ed Cannon.

John Crumley Kent State University John Crumley Jr Unniversity Melvin Beery Rittman Akron Greenwich Ollie Frase Charles Shane Tommy Stanwood Hollie Waller Kathryn Marie Orrville Ed Cannon Detroit Mich T. H Clinton Russell and Raymond E. D. Woods Inez Bowers

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Power Co’s Ohio Power Co Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co Ohio Edison Co Ohio Public Service Co Central Ohio Light & Power Co Dayton Light & Power Co Toledo Edison Co Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co Marshallville Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n Wooster Fisher Building Rittman, Ohio Hio Ave Chevrolet America’s Best Buy Hugh L. Strickland Ohio Ave
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