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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1924

Page

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Ohio Building Association Group 9 meet at Westbrook Country Club

The Ohio Building Association Group No 9 will convene at Westbrook Country Club Manfield on Wednesday June 4. After luncheon a business session follows with speakers from Columbus Newark Galion and Mansfield. Officers note north central Ohio deposits rising and loan demand outpacing supply with district associations holding assets over 100 million.

Ohio Building Association Ersue Ashland Crawford Erle Maimes Huron Lorain Marton Medina Richland Wayne Wyandot Westbrook Country Club Manafield Ullough Columus Ohio Building Associator League James A Devine Calumbus KM Baugher Newark Fred T Bristol Mansfield Singh Diamond Galion A & Courtney E Pr Monroe Courtney Ohio Ingman

TISTS CLEAN-UP WERIC

Mean-up week in Rittman started last Monday and this cleaning will continue until the town is eradicated of the yearly accumulation of tin cans and other rubbish. The driveway to the dumping grounds at the disposal plant is now open. On Saturday, May 31, the village will furnish a truck to be used in gathering this debris, so have your waste matter ready.

Rittman

Doings in Municipal Court May 21 24 and liquor raid

May 21 Jack Snell was arrested for reckless driving. He paid a $10 fine and costs. May 24 Roy Tester faced reckless driving while intoxicated, fined $25 with costs and a 90 day licence suspension, which he paid. Last Thursday an unsuccessful liquor raid occurred at the former Mike Rabith stand. the mayor says the tipsters are well known to authorities.

Jack Snell Marshal Mills Sa'tat Shackleford Roy Tester Mike Rabith Particae

Rural route service suspended on Memorial Day

Patrons on the rural route will not be served by Henry Long, R F D carrier, on Decoration Day as city and rural carriers are not required to work on holidays. The regular holiday schedule will be observed at the post.

Henry Long

Business Men's Monthly Banquet Set for June 17

The association calls all members to attend the regular monthly banquet on June 17. It promises a wood speaker and a seed lime in general, with plans already underway and emphasis on a rare treat for attendees.

Enthusiastic K of P Meeting Among Wayne County Chancellors

Past chancellors of Wayne County Knights of Pythias met at the regular lodge hall with many not present. Officers elected include Chairman Harry Snameson Secretary Harry Flory Financial Lee Hardgrove and several executive members. next session set for Applecreek on June 5 with vice presidents and delegates named.

Wayne County Phythian Lodges K of P Order Applecreek Averal Harry Flory Financial Lee W H Hardgrove J H Bonham Henry Goratenslager Harry Crow Harry Kaufman A. L. Casker E Toover Bardie Serjeant At Arms Bevington H H Wilhelm ApfMecre Grege Rittman H Andrews Shreve William Yjnrie Orrville Roy Shilling Wooster

Recollections of the Medi na County Law

The clipping profiles former Ritman Manolo Elias Elliott known as Leo Elliott of Seville a 5 ten 225 pound red hair lawyer who aided the Ohio Farmers Insurance Co and faced rivals in a major contest His untimely death near sixty saddened the local bar and community with broad respect from colleagues and peers.

Melina Medina County Lee Elliott A. R Webber Elyria Ohio Filiett Leo Eliott Seville Ohio Farmers Insurance Co

Tribute Paid to Late Supt Baumgardner

The Ohio Educational Monthly for May features a lengthy article praising the late County Superintendent G. A. Baumgardner known as “Gidoom” for his achievements. It outlines the positions he held and argues his efforts were conclusive evidence of his valued service to education.

Baumgardner Ohio Educational Monthly Into County G. A. Baumgardner Gidoom

120th Will Hold 56th Reunion as Old Officers Pass

The 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry holds its 56th reunion in Hayesville Ohio with surviving comrades invited. The regiment’s last field and staff survivor, surgeon Dr. Stanton, died earlier. Transportation details list wagon and bus departures from Wooster Mansfield Ashland and Londonville, with meals offered free to comrades and modest rates for others. Stephen M Cot pres Hayesville James B. Taylor treas Wooster Josh Bricker sec Smithville.

Teer Infantry Stanton 120Th O V Hayesville Ohio Wooster Mansfland Ashland Loudonville Stephen M Cot Pres James B. Taylor Treas Josh Bricker Smithville

Akron Wadsworth Ritman NCS Line In Operation

A new pew transportation link between Akron and Wadsworth via Ritman began Monday May 26. Buses will run hourly from Portago Hotel at 6 40 am to 11 30 pm, with morning departures from Wadsworth at 5 30 am and from Rittman at 5 00 am.

Here Akron

Farewell Party for Thomas Family Moves to Cleveland Heights

Members of the Presbyterian church hosted a farewell for Mr and Mrs A H Thomas and Virginia as they prepare to relocate to Cleveland Heights. The family long resided in Rittman with Mr Thomas selling the town drug store to Mr Harper. Mrs Thomas led the Ladies Aid and served on the hospital board. Virginia, a CE Society member and graduate, will be missed. A gift was presented and a social hour with lunch followed.

Presbyterian Church A. H. Thomas Virginia Cleveland Heights Thomas Rittman Harper Ladies Aid The

Refrigerating System Installed at Harper’s Rexall

Harper's Rexall store installed a modern automatic electric refrigeration system last week. The ice cream trade now uses eight compartments for storage, a marked improvement over previous packing methods.

Harper's Rexall

New Paper Mill in Operation at The Ohio Boxboard Co

The paper mill took most of the past year to install and has been operating for a week. It is the third mill and will be run at full capacity along with two others. The text notes the need to house workmen who come for employment.

Ohio Boxboard Co sThis

Special Meeting of the W B A on June 3

A special meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening June 3 by the W B A. Agenda includes important business and refreshments will be served with Hannah Welss listed as Com.

Memorial Day Observed by American Legion Post 423

Howard A. Bair Post No 423 leads Memorial Day services with uniformed Legion members at multiple sites and times. The roll of graves to be decorated includes Civil War and World War data, with veterans buried in local and national cemeteries. Corrections or additions are welcome to honor all who served.

Howard Bair Legion American Legion Knupps Ceaetery Conkey Ezekial Sr Ezekial Jr Baker Cupples Jacob Eahbaugh David Hickih Charleo Johnson John J Martin John Moore Abraham Holderbaum Samuel McEwen William Y Peter Rittman Hoaver Lewis Civil Hoover Blott Denton National Cemetery Murpheysboro Tenn Elliott Arlington Cemetery Willford Ward Cuba Los Byron Wadsworth Ohio Bair Howard A World France Clippinger D Elmer Bruny Charles Haakins Luman Willard Howard A. Bair

Birthday surprise for Mrs Blatter delights family

After church Mrs Blatter returned home to find a birthday celebration prepared by her husband and children. A pleasant dinner awaited her and a long desired clothes wringer was presented as a gift amid affectionate wishes for many more birthdays. Family friends Abbie Blatter Harold Rich Kenneth Hardiman and Mrs Blatter attended the gathering.

James Blatter Hardiman Kenneth Abbie Blatter Harold_Rich Mrs

When the Advertiser Shouldn’t Complain

W J Harrison argues advertisers complain about results only when misrepresentation of circulation occurs or the merchant fails to attract buyers. He states publishers cannot force readers to buy and that merchants must induce reader purchases, not expect newspapers to control buying habits.

W. J. Harrison Los Angeles Herald

Record Sales Notice at Weis: June Pathé Releases

A brief ad notes Pathé records now on sale at Weis with a two for one dollar offer. The fragment mentions June but provides limited readable details about titles or artists.

PATHE WEIS8 Aste

On Front Page in War They Make News Now

A feature from The American Legion coverage explains how the weekly Legion news keeps over two million former service members connected with posts and national activities. The department distributes material from national headquarters to keep the public informed.

American Legion Tuo Press Legion America Legion Twinwenrberr Press

North Royalton speed case adjourned with fine dispute

Samuel Escovits faced a Royalton justice last Saturday over a May 14 incident in the hamlet. He and two eye witnesses argued he was not speeding over 28 mph. A $50 fine was issued, with the case left for settlement between counsel and a possible $30 adjustment.

Samuel Escovits Petcent Royalton Escoviter Cleveland

Postmaster Longenecker Attends Ohio Convention

Postmaster EL F Longenecker attended the state convention of Ohio postmasters in Columbus last Friday. A good program delivered valuable information with government service representatives in attendance.

EL FL Longenecker Columbus Ohio

Salt Street Restaurant Enlarged for Busy Dining

The Salt street restaurant owned by Harry Agalianos and Gust Pappas has expanded with a large new room for extra tables. An electric player piano will be installed and the interior freshly painted to attract patrons.

Salt St Harry Agalianos Gust Pappas

Bridge No 80 Contract Awarded to A Andrew

The commission awarded contract for Bridge No 80 to A Andrew. The agreement indicates bridge work will proceed under the six other bridge projects let by the Commissioner last week.

A. Andrew

Memorial Services Attended by Howard A. Bair Post

Last Sunday members of Howard A. Bair Post gathered for memorial services at Milton Presbyterian Church. Rev. R. I. Platter delivered a timely sermon and the choir offered special music to honor the occasion.

Howard A. Bair Milton Presbyterian Ber R. I. Platter

Market price list advertising at Ritimans and Brenneman's Grocery

An old timey price list notes commodities like wheat oats corn butter lard and packing stock with price values. The advertisement credits Hershey and Rohrer and lists vendors Brenneman's Grocery and Ritimans Markets with a weekly Thursday update.

Brenneman's Grocery

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Weric Sterling Wed Barnhart &.Wald Sterling, Ohio Portago Hotel Hannah Welss Com Fritz Alborn Joehason Arias Miller Oscar Waggaman Sterling Smith John M Ioun Murdock Milton Frank Algnnbor Louis World North Royalton Authoritieh Ahrest Stiltman Man Salt Street Ritiman Hershey & Rohrer Aines Woo Egese the Rittman Savings Bank John Ruskin Milton Presbyterian Church Christian Aed Mirerch United States the Rittman Automobile Club East Exchange St. Low Akron, Ohio Jake Smith the Science .of Chiropractic
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