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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
4
A social note reports a 4H Weiss family gathering Sunday evening honoring Mr Weiss before his several weeks in neighboring states. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wm Weisberger and son Allen, Mr and Mrs Harry Weisberger, Mr and Mrs A D Baumeyer, Mr and Mrs A L Barnett, Mr and Mrs Amannson, Mr and Mrs A Beyer, Mr and Mrs A Brown, and Mr and Mrs M Recht.
Local families from Barberton Toledo Orrville Ashland Akron and Indianapolis reunite after a trip to Indiana. Memorial Day activities include visits to the Black River and riverbank outings. Rittman baseball beat Doylestown 42 5. Millersburg defeated a local team. Ads promote dry cleaning, auto washing, and televisions. Various social visits, church events, and club activities are noted along with travel to California for Shriners.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Clerk of the Village of Rittman Ohio until noon June 29 1929 for bonds totaling 674000 in ten 62400 denominations drawing 6 percent interest. Bonds mature 1930 to 1939 issued to anticipate special assessments for Medina Street improvements and Sewer District No. 3. Bids must meet par and accrued interest with specific ordinance authority cited.
A letter from the Essex Institute in Salem notes the phrase Old Glory may originate from Captain Driver of the brig Charles Doggett who commanded the 131 voyage rescuing mutineers aboard a British ship. The document presents the claim dated November 16, 1825 and references the flag designation prior to the voyage.
The Lance town School District in Rittman Ohio invites bids for bonds with a 10 percent certified check. Bids must include accrued interest and be delivered within ten days if accepted. The village reserves the right to reject any bids. The 14th annual reunion is scheduled June 1 on district grounds with a noon picnic dinner and invitations to teachers and scholars.
An aged looking promotional ad promises relief from bladder weakness and night-time symptoms with a 48 hour money back trial. It pitches Cystex as a quick fix and urges readers to buy at Snyder's Drug Store in Rittman Ohio for 60 cents.
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