27 May 1920
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
1
The Rittman dairy installs a new cooling plant at The Rattman Pears facility to streamline handling and coding of products. The plant aims to improve efficiency, standardize processing, and align with regional dairy operations and progressive methods.
A local Mennonite church deed transfers to a Progressive group due to financial strain. The sale includes the church building and property with ongoing religious services continuing under new ownership amid mounting expenses and fundraising needs.
A social farewell Saturday evening at the Me Roe W Chass residence hosted by Mr and Mrs NT Ebert. Parsiston farmer Mis Dessa Mills left for Vthen Suturdas after a successful school year with Mo Malle joining College next year. About thirty people attended the Presbyterian Lumbes School gathering and Miss Mitl's departure was celebrated.
A tense contest at Lakeville saw Odell's team edge Wooster 1-0 as the star player delivered the decisive score late in the game. Officials reported a tight midfield battle with few chances for both sides.
Four generations of the Castor family gathered at the hall of L. Cant erm Sterling last Saturday. Eldest John No Castor of Vahlind, aged 90, attended with extensive health preserved. Other generations included Wanda Baver Castor and Mrs COB Castor, with attendees from Sterling and Ashford.
Harmon Faber has completed nearly all laundry equipment and hopes to begin Monday May 31 in the Sigler block next to the Burdswin store. The new venture, run by Faber and Mrs Faber, aims to serve Rittman and nearby communities with local support essential for success.
Fragments from a historic page include garbled wording about prepared house paint and an apparent price figure. The legible parts hint at a product or advertisement but lack clear context or complete terms.
Merlyn Steele, aged VA year off son of Mr and Mrs Watson Steele, was badly hurt when a tractor overturned on the roadway near his home. He sustained a fractured skull, wrist, and hip injuries. He was transported to a hospital where doctors reported the condition as serious but stable. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon and is being investigated by local authorities.
Whitturin Realty Co clears the ground north of the Erie depot to lay out seven ball clubs for outdoor recreation. Workers prepare tall discmeters and a tennis court as plans begin for organized practice, with aims to provide clean sport during off hours and boost community recreation.
The Che Roxboard Co and Ohne Salt Co announced annual vacations for their shop staff. Each employee earns half a day of vacation for every month of service since May 1, 21, with full pay. Those on the payroll the full year receive a full week off.
Dr D K Kane county health commissioner attended a Columbus conference of Ohio health commissioners. They plan radical steps to improve the public milk supply with statewide dairy inspections and close checks on wagons cans and handling methods to elevate sanitary conditions.
A chaotic account describes a Chamber of Commerce meeting held Tuesday with diverse topics on the agenda. Attendees discussed business, proposals, and community concerns, including remarks about local firms and infrastructure.
A garbled recap hints at Durling delivering a roast at a sports gathering. Mentions of players such as Peart and Vandy appear amid unclear events. References to Coates and Horst suggest team context and thanks at a closing moment.
A farewell reception was held at Veron Wolfe's home for Superintendent Bapt Landes departing next week for New York area study. Attendees included Mrs Laddbis and others who praised Landes and his wife as the community wished them well during his absence.
The sixth reunion of the Lance Town School will be held at the coal grounds on Wednesday February 5 1920. All in the area are invited to attend. There will be a premium dinner at noon. Johnson, Pres Anna Leichly, Secy. Inquire at The Press office for details about a real bargain in an automobile.
A fragmentary OCR note lists items such as butter eggs potatoes and a price of 3.78, with garbled surrounding text suggesting a casual shopping list or market entry embedded in a newspaper page. The readable items indicate basic groceries and a price point.
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