Rittman School Board Approves Tennis Court Repair
The Rittman board of education authorized repair of two tennis courts north of the high school with an estimated cost around 135 dollars. Netting and drainage will be installed, poles donated by Marion Reserve Power Co, and improvements extend to nearby walkways and facilities as part of community recreation gains.
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Rittman Board of Education
Boyd Milller
Marion Reserve Power Co
Main.st
First St
H. “5. Squibbs
A. Garver
Ohio
Boxboard Union
Miller
Squibbs
Baccalaureate Services Held Sunday Nacht
Harold Snyder and Evelyn Haller led the senior class in the auditorium for an evening baccalaureate. Rev. E S Hendrickson chaired the event with Rev V B Goodale delivering the invocation. James Stem sang two solos with Mary Kathryn McGorty on piano.
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T ‘Plaiaire
Jesus ‘Christ
Harold Snyder
Evelyn Haller
E. S. Hendrickson
Goodale
James Stem
Song of Life
Mary Kathryn Ryn McGorty
Albert’ Heriy
L.’L. Grubb
C. J. McGee
Telephone Co Starts N Main St Improvement
Workmen began removing loose wires along N Main St to replace with a single cable. Underground conduit from the alley will be brought up College to the corner opposite the high school. Overhead cable will continue out N Main St with higher poles set at the curb, completing in about a week.
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Telephone Company
N. Main St
Main St
County Firemen's Meeting Sets Attendance Record
Wayne County Volunteer Firemen's Association met at Rittman City Hall with a record attendance of 88, per program chair James Hile. Akron assistant chief Frank Vernotzey spoke on care of equipment and training. Kent Chief Robert Clark gave a short talk. reps from Doylestown Orrville Creston Sterling Lodi Marshallville Dal Smithville West Salem and Shreve attended. Refreshments were served. Buckeye State Fire Chief's convention will be at Columbus June 17 22. Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen's Assoc convention at Bryan June 19. Next meeting June 19 at Apple Creek with state representative Herman Warner as guest speaker.
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Wayne County Volunteer Firemen’ Association
Rittman City Hall
James Hile
Frank Vernotzey
Akron Fire Department
Robert Clark
Kent
Doylestown
Orrville
Creston
Sterling
Lodi
Marshallville
Dal Smithville
West Salem
Shrevé
Rittman
Buckeye
Columbus
Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen's Association
Bryan
Ohio
Apple Creek
Herman Warner
Akron
Press Will Be Printed Early Next Week
An official notice states the press edition will be printed early next week. Readers are asked for cooperation and to check for any updates from the publication schedule.
A Lake in Every County in Ohio Plan
W R Wheelock chief of the Lakes and Parks Section of the Ohio Division of Conservation and Natural Resources says a lake in every county would stabilize ground water for agriculture and urban needs. He envisions full recreational facilities for each lake to benefit the public and restore lost resources, stressing conservation is vital to Ohio’s future beyond hunting and fishing.
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Ohio
Ohio Division of Conservation and Natural Resources
W. R. Wheelock
Lakes and Parks
Mr. Wheelock
Whelock
Litwiller Herd Receives National Guernsey Honor
Ruth Yoder Litwiller of Wooster Ohio gains recognition as Patsy Jean a two and half year cow in the Litwiller herd qualifies for admission to the Advanced Register of the American Guernsey Cattle Club. Patsy Jean produced 10397.1 pounds of milk and 490.1 pounds of butter fat in 365 days in class YH according to secretary Karl B Musser.
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Peterborough
N. H
Ruth Yoder Litwiller
Wooster
Ohio
American Guernsey Cattle Club
Karl B. Musser
Patsy Jean
Cedar Lane
War Emergency Red Cross Seeks $4,000 in Wayne County
Wayne County Red Cross chapter launches an emergency $4,000 drive to aid France and Belgium refugees. Contributions accepted at banks churches or the Yocum Building Wooster. drive runs one week with no door to door canvass. Paris reports thousands of refugees need food clothing and layettes. knitters urged to help at headquarters with available yarn and facilities.
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Wayne County
American Red Cross
France
Belgium
Yocum Bldg
Wooster
Paris
The
Red Cross
America
Clarence Allis
Red Crocs
Stewart Herd Receives National Recognition For Cow
J H Stew art of Dalton Ohio sees his cow Pearl's Blue Belt Lass 447 gain official Herd Improvement Division status. The 35 day calf produced 125349 pounds of milk and 590.0 pounds of butter fat in class CHT earning admission to the Advanced Register of the American Cattle Club per secretary Karl B Munder.
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J. H. Stewart
Dalton
Ohio
Dairy Day Activities and Dairy Industry Tribute Planned
Ohio farmers will sacrifice a hand to unjam ears of corn and cows will be honored on the statehouse grounds during Dairy Day on June 12. A ATU tower broadcast shares stories while a Red Bird catcher aims to drop a butter ball. 1,000 children race to drink milk as Governor Bricker pays tribute at the banquet.
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Statehouse
Deshler- Wallick
Red Bird
ATU
John W. Bricker
Band Mothers Plan Final Bake Sale Event
Mrs L B Swope president of the Rittman Band Mothers Club announces the last in the series of bake sales to be sponsored by the club on May 26 at the Sanitory Market.
Tenant Farms Dominant in Henry County Ohio
About half of the farms in Henry County Ohio are operated by tenants, indicating widespread reliance on tenant farming practices and tenancy arrangements within the local agricultural landscape.
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Henry County
Ohio
Rotary Club To Honor Rittman Band June 6
Co. G Williams, emeritus at Wooster, told Rotarians of farming issues and soil lime use in northeastern Ohio. The club plans a June 6 dinner to honor Rittman High School Band and Director Fred Ebbs after their Battle Creek contest, with about 120 expected. Committee members were named and more details to follow in next week’s Press.
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Co. G. Williams
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
Northeastern
Ohio
Hono Ourry
Rittman High School
Fred Ebbs
Battle Creek
Mid
E. M. Welch
Hendrickson
C OG Gregg
Ed Elsoss
Tennis season opens at recreation field with cautions
Officials and publishers were seen setting up nets at the Rittman recreation field as the 190 tennis season officially began. A sign warns that heels are forbidden on the courts and residents only may use the facility, with reminders to treat the grounds with respect. Local clubs discuss pre season games and a planned Donkey Baseball night and rink activity remains popular among skaters.
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O. ¥. Rhonemus
Ernest Harrison
Sweeney Kurtz
Playtra
Battle Ground
Rittman
Recreation Field
Hole
Amearicén
Pepyes
Tor Elu
Arrangements Made for Child Health Conferences
Dates set for child health conferences to screen children entering school this fall. Fealth Departmens collaborates with schools to provide thorough medical exams and health recommendations. Parents urged to attend. conferences held at Wooster area schools and county sites. May 28 Madisomburg School. May 20 Staring School. John J. Sutter M D
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Wooster
Madisomburg
Staring
Rittman Band to Meet Sunday for Decoration Day Plans
The Rittman Concert Band will assemble at City Hall at 2 p.m. Sunday for rehearsal and to plan Decoration Day activities. Members are urged to attend and participate in the preparation efforts.
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Rittman.Consert
City Hall
Colored Quartet to Sing Sunday Evening Service
The colored quartet will perform Sunday at evening service. All are welcome to attend.
45 Rittman High Seniors Graduation Friday Night
The 45 Rittman High School seniors were graduated Friday evening in a program at the high school auditorium. The event featured a playlet and oration, with diplomas awarded to 43 graduates after the reading of pieces by various students and the band performing.
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Rittman High
Studdhite
Bel
Athier Farrell
Rip Vant Spinke
Joseph Burger
Davie Vi Windde
Martyn
Matt Young
Tuicee Donald
Adaicia Wouter van Kortlandt
Sneer Meenneth Seebauer
Judith Cardinier
Pauline Gmitter
Wolf
Rip
Julius Rosenberg
Judith
Sue Derhammer
Shirley Ziegler
Hendrick‘ Hudson
Half Moon
Twyla Shook
Hetty Hoatteller
LaVerne Schaffter
Anna Mellich
Kathleen Ashbrook
Viola O'Brien
Natalie McHanry Witlaga
Heland Smith
Bob Schmeltzer
Harold Craig
Paul Zvadart Adams
Fréderick Ebbs
Little Miss Chatterbox Gosalpa
Wenger Plang
Joyce Harpater
Joan Janet Britton
America
Stephen Foster
Marrod
Cemaldine Brown
Itu
V. A. Garver
Benediction
Eyoyag Espansions Pathér Farrell
Sal Vine
Feuianet
BeBe Ain Dettonigs
Oeph Barger
Jintet
Jequay
Ful ‘Tattnere
Julius Woeenberg
Kenneth Seebauer
Leland Smith
James Wenger
Paul Zvada
Juanit Aretrip
Tréne Boetos
Helen Wyrickél
Joan Britton
Wilma Copley
Joyce Harpster
Frances Harro
Marei to Hastings Canada Preseason Trip Report
Marei to Hastings Canada trip notes list Ralphee Wenger, Bob Wenger, Joy Wenger, and W Bodager departing Sunday for the annual preseason journey. The team plans to start the season at Hastings Canada, returning Friday with large quantities of fish.
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Ralphee
M. Wenger
Bob .Wenger
Joy
W. W. Bodager
Hastings
Cansdy
Ren
Priday
Poppy Day appeal from American Legion Auxiliary urged
The American Legion Auxiliary asks Hittman residents to wear a poppy on Saturday to honor the war dead and aid victims. The tiny flower, drawn from WWI battlefields, symbolizes remembrance and service to the living. Donations beyond the poppy cost support local welfare needs for the coming year.
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American Legion
Hittman
America
School Offers Valuable Opportunity for Children
Supplement to weekly notes highlights the Cornell school offering valuable opportunities and privileges for children. It emphasizes the benefits provided to students and frames education as a pathway to personal growth and success.
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Cornell
Library Announces New Summer Hours
The library will open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. New books arrive including Begin Again by Bretx A wake My Hearts by Thielens SAD Then There Were None by Christie Chad Hanna by Edmonds Wilderness Wife by Pinkerton Renegade Roundup by McDonald Juvenile titles include Duck Waddles Too by Culp Pets for Penguins by Walts Diney The Littlest Howse Castaworth Little Whirlwind Hubbard Hoppity Bunny Hop DeHutf Sry Roads by Gant
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Bretx
Thielens
Christie
Chad Hanna
Edmonds
Pinkerton
McDonald
Dara
Duck
Culp
Walts Diney
Castaworth
Hubbard
Bunny
DeHutf
Wayne County Christian Endeavor Elects Officers
The Wayne County Christian Endeavor met at Wooster Zwangeli church for a Sunday gathering. After business, the group elected officers for the coming year including President Barbara Zuercher, Vice President Earl Sta, Secretary Charlotts Glasgow, Treasurer Roy Amatus, Publicity Supt. Wiles Sehlup, Prayer Meeting Supt Dorothy Manufter, and Sunior Supt Lacile Buss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Christian Endeavor Directorate
In Wooster Zwangeli‘al
Ref
Sib
Barbara Zuercher
Dorothy Manufter
Sunior
Bupt
Lacile Buss
Rev. Maghe Car Stolen at Batyle-Crerk, Mich
A Rev Maghe car was reported stolen in Batyle-Crerk Michigan with details sparse in the available text. Local authorities issued a basic alert and sought leads from residents and nearby stations. Additional information could not be confirmed from the fragment provided.
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Maghe
Batyle-Crerk
Mich
Tec As Lae GHTY Presents Sadble Cheqnostoge
A Tuesday night meeting of the Sterling United Brethren Church was held with THE speaker J. Tie ch ty presenting on Bible chronology and related topics. The event featured talks by church members and focused on historical dating and religious chronology.
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AL Tiechty
Brotherhood
Sterling United Brthren
NES
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