Train Kills Three West of Town in Erie Collision
A Ford coupe carrying Glenn Geiser, Alice Pauline Meese, and Doris Edwards was struck by a westbound Erie train at Rich's crossing near Doylestown. The three victims died after the crash and were later buried in Clinton, Marshallville, and Doylestown. The incident left the community in mourning as details noted a romance between Geiser and Meese and described the large funeral attendance.
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Rich's Crossing
Geiser
Erie
Glenn Geiser
Daniel Geiser
Miss Meese
Rittman
Alice Pauline
Polly) Meese
Dean
Barberton
Church of Christ of
Doylestown
Clinton
Meese
Doris Edwards
Marshallville
Friday Afternoon Club entertained guests at Mrs Thom home
Mrs. Alex Thom hosted the Friday Afternoon club and three guests at her First street residence last Friday. Honors went to Mrs. C R Parkinson and Mrs. Chas Newman. The club plans a meeting this week with Mrs. R H Searcy on Thursday instead of Friday.
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Alex Thom
First Street
C. R. Parkinson
Chas. Newman
R. H. Searcy
Queen Esther Circle Meets With Ka Shew Couple
The Queen Esther Circle met last Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Ka Shew and will meet this Thursday at Mrs. Osa Snyder's home. Ladies of the Church of Christ are urged to attend.
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Chcle
Ka Shew
Osa. Snyder
Church of Christ
Air Mail Route Over Wayne County Proves Practical
The Louisville Kentucky to Cleveland Ohio air mail route by night is said to be practical. The first trip was made last Saturday night and the route traverses Wayne county.
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Louisville
Cleveland
Ohio
Wayne County
Rotary Club Luncheon Guests From Agencies And Akron Banker Talk
Rotarians welcomed guests at the noon meeting including Summerville Grenalet and McConachie representing an agency promoting a lot sale. Also present were Herbert Money Wooster A E Lewellen Orrville and Raymond Weygandt Columbus Chas Herberich Akron banker delivered a talk on current economies and his abroad trip, which proved interesting and instructive.
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Rotarians
Messrs
Summerville
Grenalet and McConachie
Herbert Money
Wooster
A E. Lewellen
Orrville
Raymond Weygandt
Columbus
Chas. Herberich
Akron
Fredrick Vacation Plans for Rotary Convention Trip
Mr and Mrs R V Fredrick and their two children will travel to Nanver Colorado around June 1 for the Rotary convention. They intend to spend part of the trip living outdoors and plan a scenic itinerary during their summer vacation.
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R V_ Fredrick
R V Fredrick
Nanver Coaloradn
Rotary
Aged Resident Mrs. Rodebaugh Dies at Home
An elderly resident of north of town, Mrs. John Rodebaugh, died Sunday night at her home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 am at the Mennonite church north of Rittman. She was an aunt to John and Charles Rohrer.
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John Rodebaugh
North of Town
Mennonite
Rittman
Messrs
John and
Charles Rohrer
Ordinance 726 appoints village solicitor for Rittman Ohio
The village council of Rittman Ohio passes Ordinance 726 to hire Willis Horn as Village Solicitor for one year from passage. He acts as counsel for village officers, defends actions, renders opinions, with a 3000 per year salary, 300000 bond, 10 daily for out of village litigation, and quarterly payments. Passed May 17, 1926, notices May 20-27.
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Rittman
State of
Ohio
Willis Horn
Finishing Pavilion in Park by Orrville Contractor
John Le Chot of Orrville, who last fall received a contract for the erection of the pavilion in the park, is now finishing the project. The brick work and all work that could be completed before cold weather got in were done last fall. Finishing touches are being applied and it will be ready for use soon.
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John le Chot
Orrville
Real estate transfers recorded in local notice
D Glessner transfers Sterling lot to Norman Lance for $1.00. A B Batman conveys Series Studer property in Yanda Milton township for $1.00.
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D. Glessner
Norman Lance
Sterling Lot
Batman
Series Studer
Yanda Milton
End of Term School Activities Report
The last week of the term sees most students excused from exams while preparations for summer vacation proceed. Lower grades continue classes as ancillary activities are arranged for the final week.
Tea Toper Tavern Teaches Vines in Tuesday Night Show
Tuesday evening the soenter vines presented Tea Toper Tavern to a nicked house. The characters all took their parts well, but at times their voices were hardly heard due to confusion throughout the house. The review notes the cast did well overall.
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Soenter Vines
Baccalaureate Service Highlights Attendance Reflects Community
The program followed last week's Press with Rev Hamilton reading the scripture due to Rev Cushman’s absence. Rev Platter delivered a very interesting address. A very good attendance was observed.
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Hamilton
Cushman
Platter
Manual training exhibit prizes awarded at Wooster event
Attendance at the Wednesday evening manual training exhibit was strong, with fewer in the afternoon. First prize in the high school exhibit went to Paul and Ralph Baker for 300 dollars, second prize split between Fred Hostetler and Harry Hall for 100 dollars each. In grades, Mark Longenecker won first honor receiving 1.50, second prize shared by Joe Razel and Maynard Blatter for 0.60 each. Judges were manual training teachers Mesars, Kittenger, Smith and Smythe from Wooster Creston and Apple Creek.
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Paul
Ralph Baker
Fred Hostetler
Harry Hall
Mark Longenecker
Joe Razel
Maynard Blatter
Wooster
Creston
Apple Creek
Mesars
Kittenger
Smith and Smythe
Commencement Friday Evening at High School Auditorium
The commencement exercises will be held Friday evening in the high school auditorium. Sixteen graduates will receive diplomas and hear advice. Miss Maude Aldrich of Pittsburgh will give the class address. music will be provided by the school orchestra.
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Doris Ashbrook
Sylvia Baker
Margaret Brenneman
Charles Camplan
Paul Castor
Delpha Geiser
Mildred Gerberick
Cletus Goffinet
Vera Griner
Pauline Hanes
Eugene Harter
Florence Lendy
Wilma Obenour
Teresa Pavlic
Edmund Poholski
Memorial Day Address Set For Sunday In Orrville
Attorney H R Smith of Wooster will deliver the Memorial day address for the Legion on Sunday May 30. A brief parade starts at 10 30 with the Orrville Drum and Bugle Corps taking part. The address follows at 11 00 in the high school auditorium. Citizens are urged to attend and show patriotism. A fuller program will be announced next week.
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H R Smith
Wooster
Legion
Orrville Drum and Bugle Corps
Hackworth Jailed After Prohibition Violation Fine
Henry Hackworth, recently fined for violating prohibition laws, is jailed in the county facility after a Saturday mayoral court. He received a $500 fine plus costs and could not pay, so he was committed to serve the fine and costs.
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Henry Hackworth
Gasoline Price Advances One Cent This Week
Gasoline rose by one cent per gallon on Tuesday, catching motorists by surprise. The increase applies to both high and low octane tests, marking another fuel price shift in the market.
In Memoriam Note for Beloved Mother
A memorial notice marks the passing of a beloved mother two years past on May 21 1924. The message laments the sudden loss and the inability to say a final farewell, signed by her husband Joseph Kosth son John Koeth daughters Mrs Fuyd Flehzhemer and Mrs Carl Rizor and grandchildren. God loved her and took her home to eternal rest.
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Joseph “Kosth
John Koeth
Fuyd “Flelzhemer
Carl Rizor
Vetter Weiskittel Nuptials in Hitemao at St Ann's Church
Key Frtnt met read marriage vows to Louise Vetter and John Weiskittel at St Ann's church Thursday morning. A large gathering attended the ceremony followed by a wedding breakfast at the bride's parents home. The bride, daughter of Sebastian Vatter of Sterling Aventre, is well regarded. the groom resides in Pittsburgh and has made a favorable impression.
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Hite Mao
Key Fr Tnt
John Weiskittel
Louise Vetter
St. Ann’s Church
Sebastian Vatter
Sterling Aventre
Pittsburgh
Arrests Made Early Saturday Morning
Marshal Mills and deputies, patrolling burglaries last week, stopped a car in Ritman about 3 a.m. Saturday. Inside were two men and a boy. search found an empty bottle from liquor just poured out by the youth who admitted the source. Henry Hackworth was arrested. the men were fined and the youth released.
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Slise
Marshal Mills
Clarence Putit
Ritman
Henry Hackworth
Deputy Sheriff Keiner Injured in Motorcycle Crash
Deputy Sheriff John Keiner was badly injured Sunday evening when his motorcycle hit a rut near Smithville. He had been at the crossing tragedy scene west of Rittman and was on his way home when the accident occurred. A passing motorist picked him up and he was initially unconscious. He suffered a deep gash on his right cheek and an injured ankle, was treated in Wooster, then taken to his home.
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John Keiner
Smithville
Keiner
Rittman
Pasaing_motorista
Kelner
Wooster
Satisfactory Lot Sale At Fisher Addition Progress Report
Developments in the J H Fisher Addition sale proceed with no pressure tactics. The sale, active for a week, closes next Monday and has attracted many purchasers. About half the lots are reportedly sold, with buyers urged to rely on merit. A full page Press ad outlines the proposition and four gentlemen offer additional information.
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J. H. Fisher
Fisher
Press
Photographer Bergen Leaves Rittman for Akron
Photographer Charles B. Bergen who came to Rittman about a year ago departed last Saturday with his effects, moving to Akron. He advertised portraits of the better kind, but the venture failed to attract sufficient work, leaving Frank Snyder to dominate the local trade. Bergen was also known for teaching violin, an art in which he was regarded as skilled.
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Chas. B. Bergen
Rittman
Akron
Bergen
Theatre Reveals Sunday Openings For Public Viewing
Pi to open Sundays at his theater starting next Sunday marking a rare Sabbath showing after years. Manager interview notes strong local attendance from Rittman and nearby towns prompting the move. Cities like Wadsworth Lodl West Salem Dollastown Canal Fulton and Barberton already Sunday programs. Public letter explains the decision and aims to boost patronage amid competing weekly shows.
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Rittman
Wadsworth
Lodl
West Salem
Dollastown
Canal Fulton
Barberton
Matt
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Queen Esther
Rotary Club
E. G. Newberry
J. A. Bender
Saliedey
Hackworth
Caroline Koeth
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Teally
Ruthhan
Otk If Prorshea
Northwestern
University
Rittman Grange News
Slaters
Grange
Miax
Josephine Musser
Misa Ruth Kanongelser
Missea Faye Fixier
Ee Yore Wilson
Pauline Musser
Mesdames Wilson
Kanongelser
Misa Darla Stosle
Jadias
Jadias' quartette—Wilson, Fixier
Kanengelser
Wilson
Erwin
Rowdl Sur Grange
Baughman Grange
Rittman Grange
Bib
Tucker
Batgtman
Milton
Inter
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Ness
the Rittman Savings Bank
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China
Caimmitte
Milton Presbyterian Church
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