Village Council Debates Paving and Street Plans
The Village Council held a long session Monday approving a pay ordinance and naming J. Landig to assist the county with property valuations for up to four days at five dollars and twenty cents per day. They discussed paving Ohio Avenue, traffic signs on Grand View Boulevard, and the potential buy of a lot near the post office to improve a turnaround, with bids to be rejected if not within cost estimates.
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Landig
Rittman
Erade West First
West Second
Ganyard
Paul Smith
Plas
Erie
Elliott Streets
Elliott
Grand View Boulevard
Erfest
Fisher’s Alley
Ohio Avenue
Junior High Honor Roll Pupils Named
The Junior High School announces honor roll pupils for the last period. Seventh grade students include Esther Saurer Frances Cling Caroline Hickin Irene Blair and several others. Eighth grade honorees include Frederick Snyder Parvin Adams Ruth Ellis Theresa Hershey Josephine Irene Downton Goldie Miller Marion Miller Levine Harpster and several more.
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Esther Saurer
Frances Cling
Caroline Hickin
Irene Blair
Thes Brickel
Betty Heiks
Betty Janarophy
Eva Killough
Jang Porfian
Dorothy Turner
Roscoe Hershey
Cora
Marie Goffinet
Frederick Snyder
Parvin Adams
Ruth Ellis
Theresa Thel
Mae Hershey
Josephine
Irene Downton
Goldie “Miller
Marion Miller
Levine_ Harpster
Louise, Yochheim
Eldora Ramster
Marjorie Man
Clara Ripp
Jesse Morgan
Anna Volek
Lucy Allison
Graduation Draws Crowd At Friday Commencement
Graduation exercises drew a large crowd as Judge Gari Weygandt delivered the address to 25 graduates and their relatives. The event highlighted the community’s optimism for the graduates’ futures.
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Gari Weygandt
Laundry Taken Over by Loudonville Man in Applecreek
Richard R. Brubaker, a new Loudonville resident, has assumed charge of the Rittman Steam Laundry and Wet Wash in Ritman, succeeding longtime operator Mr Faber who led the laundry for 11 years. The transfer affects Applecreek residents and the Faber family, including Winona Faber, daughter of Mrs Pearl Faber.
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Richard R. Brubaker
Ritman
Loudonville
Rittman
Faber
Brubaker
Winona Faber
Pearl Faber
Rine
Tuttmah
Clara Schafftern
Helen
Applecreek
Colored Singers Here Next Sunday Evening
The Colored Singers, promised to attend at the Presbyterian church last Sunday May 17, could not reach Rittman in time due to boat delays. They arrived late but are warmly welcomed to this service and invite all to attend.
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Presbyterian Church
Rittman
Scout program at local Rotary Club presentation
An Interesting Boy Scout program was carried out at the regular meeting of the Rotary Club on Thursday. A report of recent drives by Dr Gregg and Rev Hendrickson spoke on Scout advancement. Demonstrations by Eagle Scout Milton Escovitz and Stephen Dostal featured interspersed violin solos by Tony Cordas. Visitors included Contractor Fred Herrihg, Harter, A J Grant and F Gillbert.
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Rotary Club
Dr Gregg
Rev Hendrickson
Ruttzman
fEagle
Milton Escovitz
Stephen Dostal
Golos
Tony Cordas
Purchasing Agent program feature by Freedlander in Wooster
Mr Freedlander of Wooster offered a special feature for the program titled The Purchasing Agent. The remark highlighted tax policy as a key element of the discussion.
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Mr. Freedlander
Wooster
Dejection A Play in One Act
A fragmented stage scene unfolds with Lit returning from a two week trip to a silent room. A raucous radio announcer interrupts with a recap of Indian games while characters move with exhausted, unshaven looks and unsure gestures. The plot hints at a death lingering in the atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Poe
Jim
Bill
Lit
Akron area Boy Scout fund drive exceeds goal
Akron and Cleveland area Boy Scout fund drive totals $911 with pledges still possible. Rittman troop celebrates becoming part of the council as plans for a new camp advance, with Akron area districts and local bankers backing the effort.
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Akron
Cleveland
Br C
Stne
Rae
Beata Actricty
OFS
Polazy
Domali
T Rittman
Wadsworth
Epbra
Ramsey
Barberton
Cuyahoga Falls
Ravenna
Kent
Lodi
Pega
Wadsworth- Rittman
Loca Trooh
No More Nominations By Petition In Rittman
Rittman with population over 2000 will stop nominating candidates by petition. Wooster, Orrville and Rittman are the only county towns meeting the law in this respect. Candidates must file intentions with the Board and seek votes at the regular primary elections.
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Wooster
Orrvifle
Rittman
Bible Classes Boost Southern S S Attendance
Large Sunday school turnout at the Presbyterian church aided by visiting Bible class members from neighboring Kithnap Churches. The visitors, on a return visit, had previously attended at the First TG B church.
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Presbyterian
Kithnap
Nea
TG. B
Playgrounders To Organize Tale Puinter Col On North All 8t
Officials note a planned gathering at 7 80 p m on North 8t to discuss league participation and organize efforts. Participants include local organizers and officials shaping upcoming activities.
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Tale Puinter
Pam
Sro
Otitnis
Tuition Rates for Junior High to High School Classes
The article notes charge for individual lessons at 76a to 1.00 per hour with reductions for large classes. It outlines a 30 hour course, half payment in advance and half at mid term. Students not finishing 8th grade stay in junior high and may recite subjects to qualify for high school.
Young Husband Dies On Farm Near Here
Wesley Longacre aged 30 died at his home four miles south of here on Friday noon after four weeks with Brights disease. He leaves his wife a daughter eight, his parents Mr and Mrs Williato Longacre, four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held at his home Sunday at 2 pm and a second service at 2:30 pm Monday in the West Union church at Sardis followed by burial in the church cemetery. A Libert war in charge.
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Wesley Longacre
Here
Costume Recital by Miss Williams Piano Pupils
The May 20 costume recital at Milton Presbyterian Church begins at 7 30 p m. The program features a flower pageant oriental costumes and piano solos duets songs and readings with participants including Margaret Wenger Patsy Carruthers Betty Wilson Rose Marion Wilson and others. A collection for church expenses will be taken.
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Marjorie Willams
Milton Presbyterian Church
Margaret Wenger
Patsy Carruthers
Betty Wilson
Rose Marion Wilson
Betty Dale Wenger
Margaret Brophy
Virginia Gebhart
Nancy Jane Gebhart
William ‘Ratloont
Mary Balloon
Joy Wells
Frances Burger
Margaret ‘Swartz
Betty Jane Brophy
Louise ‘Yochheim
Lerma Ruckel
Postal Requirements for Rural Mail Boxes
Rural mail boxes must meet new standards under Form 2259 and The White Way. The Postal Department urges white painted boxes with owner names in black, positioned on the right side along rural routes for easy carrier access. A loyal postmaster’s letter stresses proper material, painting, and placement to aid delivery and collection.
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Annes
Matt
Tie Carrie
weesGae
Death of Barbara Foster 74 in Wellersville area
Barbara Foster 74 died of gangrene Friday at her daughter Mrs John Looser’s home. Survived by four daughters and two sons. Funeral services were Sunday at Paradise Union Church south of Wellersville. Interment in Paradise Cemetery. A J Ebert was in charge of arrangements.
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Barbara Foster
John Looser
Paradise Unio
Wellersville
Paradisonion
A J. Ebert Hed
The Forbidden Lure by Fannie Stearns Davis
A fragmented poem fragment recounts a narrator torn between duty and desire. The speaker hears the lure to leave all and follow a restless call while longing for home, nature, and a distant doorway. Strong imagery of dawn, winds, and sea foams contrasts with restraint and obligation.
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Fannie Stearns Davis
W C T U Meeting Set in Shinersburg
The W C T U will hold its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Ervin Frita’s home in Shinersburg on Wednesday afternoon May 27. Members are asked to bring a thimble and aid in sewing for needy miners in southern Ohio.
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Ervin Frita
Shinersburg
Ohio
Fathers Foresee Rittman's Future Developments
Residents foresee Rittman expanding toward city status as public works progress. The council earns praise for paving Elon and High streets and Sterling Avenue, while the Park Board enhances the village with landscaping and maintenance. The acquisition of Knapp Cemetery and a new Board of Trustees signal long term improvements funded by limited capital and community effort.
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Elon
Enal
Summit County Dental Society Meeting at Mayflower Akron
Members of the Summit County Dental Society attended a luncheon at the Mayflower Hotel Akron on Wednesday. The afternoon included golf and viewing a new Zeppelin with guided access for attendees.
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Iul Ofinie
Summit County
Dental
Mayflower
Akron
Godoly
Thelo Iree
Zeppelin
Gulea
Junior Baseball Clash at Doylestown Next Friday
The junior baseball club of 12 year olds, under the supervision of the American Legion with Whitey Linn as manager, will battle the Doylestown aggregation next Friday afternoon at 2:16. Local fans are urged to attend this promising game and support the youngsters.
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American Legion
Whitey Linn
Doylestown
Plan to Improve Several Streets With Shared Cost
It is rumored plans are under way on Lornal Street Elliott Street West First and part of North First. The engineer estimates the cost to property owners will be less than frontage. The Council shows willingness to cover about 15 percent of the improvement cost.
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Lornal Street
Elliott Street
West First
North First
Hd4s
P Faupa
Fine Spirit and American Legion Cooperate for Memorial Day
Fragmentary note indicates collaboration between Fine Spirit and the American Legion for a Memorial Day event on a Saturday in late May. Details on location or activities are unreadable.
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Roland
Mrs Faber
Fred Herrihg
Harter
A J Grant
Gillbert
Rire Tis Oy Nya
Boy Scout Fund
Wee
Hendrickson
A. Jf Grant
8. Squibbs
Julian Steiner
Retition
S. S
UVS
Turing
Dental Society
Doylestown Sun
Loca
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