Hangs Stepfather of Rittman Woman at Folsom Prison
Tully McQuate stepfather of Mrs Ralph Gilbert of Rittman was hanged at Folsom Prison California for the sack murder of his benefactress Ella Shaw The last minute request to walk escorted was granted by Warden Court Smith True to his request McQuate walked the steps alone at 1001 am then the trap was sprung and he died at 1012 am He had lived in Ashland previously and shared Mrs Shaw's home for a year Police found Mrs Shaw's body floating in two trunks in San Diego Bay in 1933
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Tully McQuate
Ralph Gilbert
Rittman
Folsom
California
Ella Shaw
Court Smith
McQuate
Ashland
Shaw
Mrs Shaw
San Diego Bay
Notre Dame to Graduate 635 in 1931 Class
Claire Burger named among 635 Notre Dame graduates. Exercises run Friday to Sunday with events including Class Day, medals, prizes, parochial track meet, alumni banquet, academic procession, and the Bacalaureate sermon. Shane Lesle to speak. Burger, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Burger of Main Street, graduated from Rittman High School in 1931 and is active in chemistry and student clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame University
Claire Burger
Shane Lesle
Claire Burgers
Fred Burger
Main Street
Rittman High School
American Chemical Society
American Society of Metals
Chemists Club
Tax Commission to Enforce Sales Tax Law
The Tax Commission will strictly enforce sales tax collection and stamping rules. District Manager A B Mabee says all vendors must file information returns before June 1 unless extension is granted by the commission in Columbus, or risk summons to show cause for license cancellation. Wayne County vendors are urged to file on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Commission
A. B. Mabee
Columbus
Escow
Mabee
Wayne County
Edgar Boyce and Martha McIntosh Wed In May Ceremony
Edgar Boyce Jr and Martha McIntosh of Ashland wed at Lakewood Congregational Church on Saturday May 24 read by Rev Roy E. Bowers at 9 30 AM. Bride wore tan suit with brown and white blouse and Johanna Hill rose corsage. groom in light gray suit. They return from Cleveland wedding trip and will reside at 14 W Second St Rittman after June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakewood Congregational Church
Martha McIntosh
Ashland
Edgar Boyce, Jr
Roy E. Bowers
Johanna Hill
Cleveland
Boyce
Ashland High School
Ashland College
Jeromesville
Rittman High Schools
Ohio Box Board
Second Street
Rittman
In Flanders Fields Poem Fragment
Poem fragment recalls John McCrae's World War I tribute with lines about poppies, crosses, larks, and the call to carry the torch in the fight against the foe. The verse honors the Dead and urges the living to keep faith and continue the struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders Fields
Alumni Banquet Program at Presbyterian Church
The annual Alumni banquet will be held Friday June 14 at the Presbyterian church. Activities include 6 30 p m registration 7 00 p m banquet group songs business session piano accordion solo Mildred Hessidence one act play Be A Little Cookoo by the Girls of the Alumni saxophone solo Arthur Kaufman vocal solo Ethel Mae Hershey address E G Mason professor of history Ashland College piano solo Willis Day group songs and adjournment.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Mildred Hessidence
Arthur Kaufman
Ethel Mae Hershey
E. G. Mason
Ashland College
Willis Day
Court Briefs List Probate and Estate Values
Court briefs report the estate of E L Steele of Creston valued at 917 with Wilson Steele named executor. Albert Bodager estate of Rittman valued at 14407 with Elizabeth Bodager widow as sole heir. An administrator is sought for Mary Betchler of Chippewa Township, with heirs George Betchler and five children and property estimated at 3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Steele
Creston
Wilson Steele
Albert Bodager
Rittman
Elizabeth Bodager
Mary Betchler
Chippewa Township
George Betchler
Executors Appointed for Two Estates in Lemoyne Area
Clement H Schamp is named executor of his father Wm H Schoamps estate with three heirs listed including John E Schamp Mertie Valentine and Clement H Schamp Property valued around 1630 Elizabeth Hartzler appointed executrix for Anna B Hostetler estate of Wellerv ille Next of kin include sisters Molle Buchwalter Elizabeth Richwine and brothers Frank Allen John Longenecker with property estimated at 3960
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement H. Schamp
Wm. H. Edoctiens
John E. Schamp
Mertie Valentine
Elzabeth Hartzler
Anna B. Hostetler
Welléraville
Molle Buchwalter
Elizabeth Richwine
Frank, Allen
John Longenecker
Two Creston men Held on Burglary and Larceny Charges
Albert and Leroy Nommay were held in Wayne County jail on burglary and larceny charges. They allegedly stole about one ton of gasoline and other items from Delbert Maiie's garage and deputies suspect further thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Leroy Nommay
Creston
Wayne County
Delbert Maiie
D Mls
Valley Ridge Club Seeks Games For Summer Schedule
Elaine Wilson and Booker seek games for the Valley Ridge Baseball Club as details emerge on rosters and leadership. The club, led by Earl Dutch Musser, plans summer matchups at Valley Ridge Golf Course near Portage Park, with open dates in June July and August and potential roster additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Ridge Baseball Club
Annie T Amt
Steve Slota
Musser Tuffy Bowser
Johans Mondcourt
Date Blohes
Nd Outfitters
Casey Jones
Henry Baker
Herker Hadager
Dutch Masser
Otter
Soe Peans Owishitte
Ths
Kindly Wette
Glenn Wo
Masser
Marshalivitte
Followa
Booker
Stamp Club Growth Sparks Local Hobby Boom
Mollie B Bell will graduate from Taylor University in 1935 as part of fourteen graduates in a class of thirty three. The Chippewa Valley Stamp Club has grown to a large membership under leaders Ralph Overholt and Charles Grant, meeting biweekly at members’ homes to trade and assemble stamps. The Philatelic Agency warns of exhausted stamps and lists several Scott numbers no longer available, with special editions remaining on sale until June 16. Agency sales for the year reach a record $1,716,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie B. Bell
Taylor University
Upland
Ralph §S Cushman
Mollie
K. W Bell
Atump
J B Gleh
Ralph Overholt
Charles Grant
Labornthia
Chippewa Valley
Rittman
Presa
Philatelic Agencer At
Washington
Peter Abh Vm Sén Siena
Agenfey
Fiacal
Morrills Prepare for Africa Mission Quest
Mr and Mrs Curtig Morrill of Ashlam Brethren College plan a wartime style voyage to establish a mission among the Kabba tribe in French Equatorial Africa. They will sail from Ashland to Hamburg then Kribi in West Africa, aiming to reach their post by late July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtig Morrill
Ashlam
First Brethren Church of
Sterling
Curtis Morrell
Ashland Church
Morrill
LaVerne
Cal
Bible Institute
Los Angeles
Ashland College
Ashland Theological Seminary
Ashland
Bertha Glivmer
Samaritan Hospital
University of Cincinnati
Kaperseh Reserve
Pane
Sundaany
Bassai
Bassai Par Bongatim Par Rangui, Oubangui-Charli
Afrique Equatorialae Franciise
Rotary meeting rescheduled to June 13
President Krabill reminds members the local Rotary club will hold its next meeting on June 13 due to the upcoming Tuesday session with the Wadsworth Rotary club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Krabill
Wadsworth Rotary Club
St Ann's Changes Mass Hours Sunday
Masses at St Ann's church will be held at 7 00 and 9 00 starting Sunday June 2 for June July and August. Rev Fr John Farrell says the adult choir will sing at the first Mass and the children at the second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann's Church
John Farrell
Grand opening draws crowds to Malbach department store
Hundreds thronged Sterling streets on Saturday night for the grand opening of the Malbach store. Shoppers from Cleveland Lorain and Wooster attended the event with many opening day bargains and prizes awarded to visitors from other towns. The D Q Steiner sale also drew crowds and Sterling merchants reported increased business as flowers from George Worthington Company decorated the new shop. The event signals a promising financial venture for Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Streets
Malbach
Parsons
Cleveland
Loraim and
Wooster
Rey Et
Sterling
D. QO. Steiner
Maibach
George Worthington Company
Ike
Democratic Caucus Set for City Officers Vote
The Democratic committee of Rittman issued a statement announcing a caucus in the council rooms on Monday night June 3. The meeting opens at 8 o clock sharp to select candidates for all municipal officer positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford R
Esident — Democratic Committee of
Rittman
Baby born to Medina couple at Lodi Hospital
A daughter was born May 20 to Mr and Mrs S W Baker of Medina at Lodi Hospital. Mr Baker is a former Ifnotype operator at The Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Baker
Medina
Lodi Hospital
Baker
the Press
Hospital patients Mrs Wayne Hoover and Miss Marjorie Kallenborn
In Wooster Kinney and Smith hospital both Mrs Wayne Hoover of Rittman and Miss Marjorie Kallenborn of Doylestown remain confined after operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Hoover
Rittman
Marjorie Kallenborn
Doylestown
Kinney and Smith Hospital
Wooster
Reunions Kick Off Central Park Season in 1935
Central Park in Rittman opens its 1935 season with the Petit reunion on Sunday June 2 as many family gatherings return to the same locations as last year. June through September features 32 engagements, with most Sundays booked and dates still available for Saturdays Wednesdays and most weekdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Central Park
J. H. Fisher Agency
Ates
Fishermen Return From Hastings Trip With Tall Tales
Four Rittman businessmen returned Thursday from a three day fishing trip to Hastings Ontario. They complain Canucks know little about catching fish and recount a night fishing effort by the town mayor and others. The group claims to have caught many pickerel and rock bass and plans a summer return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Hastings
Ontario
FE Wilso
A M. Wenger
A’ Snyder
Ralph Overholt
Snyder
Theo
Charlie
Max Wile Dies After Illness on West Park Street
Max Wile died Monday night after a several year illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o clock at Hillard Funeral Home in Wadsworth. Burial followed at Cangan Cemetery. He leaves his mother and father, two brothers Paul and Sylvan, and sister Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hida Wiles
West Park Street
Hillard
Wadsworth
Cangan
Beaides
Max
Paul
Sylvan
Slater
Elizabeth
Presbyterian Classes To Stage Play Sunday Night
A drama titled The Bible On Owl Creek will be presented next Sunday at the evening service in the Presbyterian Church. Directed by Miss Gall Lances, the production features Mrs Virginia Madson and several young cast members with support from Sunday School youth groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owl Creek
Presbyterian Church
Gall Lances
Soma
Virginia. Madsiot
Ruth Raff
Ruth Webser
Betty Miler
Faye Osborne
Dwight Hoff
William Schlup
Robert Clippinger
Xirls
Patty Baldwin Dances in Browne Dance Revue Akron Stage
Patty Baldwin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Baldwin, stars in Browne’s dancing school revue at Akron Central High. The show features many pupils performing dances amid a lively program staged Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty “Baldwin
Mills
Patty Baldwin
Andre
John, Baldwin
Browne
Akron
Central-high
Welrog
Petty
Issaniong
Cemetery Board Meeting Clears Village Cemetery Title
A cemetery board gathered in the committee rooms on Tuesday to discuss clearing the village title to Knupp’s Cemetery. The meeting aimed to organize title arrangements and related steps for the burial ground.
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Knupp’s
Appreciation in Arpreciation of the Monitored Times
A brief note of thanks expresses gratitude to those who supported during recent sickness and difficult times. The message thanks individuals and mentions continued appreciation for care and kindness shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.bihickin
Death of V H Scott at South Matrat Street home
V H Scott 58 died Wednesday at 15 acn at his South Matrat Street residence. He was a longtime employee of The Ohio Boxhoard Co. Survivors include his wife two sons and a daughter. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vfl Scott
South Mtrat Strat
Ohio Boxhoard
Ohio Companies Form Softball League for Employees
Several executives from Ohio Companies establish a nine-inning Thursday league starting June 6 with teams from Ohio Match Co Ohio Injector Co Ohio Boxboard Co and Ohio Salt Co A ten member board will govern rules and eligibility while Eric Johnson serves as secretary treasurer Umpires brief players must be in uniform and smoking is banned on the field Schedule lists matches through August with doubleheaders and a second-half slate set at Rittman and Wadworth locations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ees
Ohio Match Co
Ohio Injector Co
Ohio Boxhoard Co
Ohio Salt, Co
G Control
Johnson
Gantz
Hiers
Plough
Ohio Salt Co
LD. Dutton
Langue
Eric Johnson
Dutton
Waahto
Hodias
Ofsthaed Teague
First_Hall
Muny
Fiell
Wadeworth
Ohio Box Board
Ohio Salt
Rittman
Ohio Salt Va
Field
Wadsworth
EBM Rittman
Wadforth
Nian
Salt Va
Ohts
Mungfeld
Ae Rot Board
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America
Frances Folsom
White House
Army Reserve Corps
CWRU
Notre Dame
Edgar Boyce
John McCrae
Fes
Elaine Wilson
Robert John Hickin
Valley Ridge Club
Migs Rhone Walsen
Roheto Jo Ywnkin
Abcoat
Walletlie Vo Na
Ray Wilson
Ric Main High
Fusa
University of California At
the Angeles
Marshall
Hautfuxton
Vickin
Daa
RO Wilson
Rigtman Savings Bank
Rita Poostster
Rittman Techadheal
Portmouth College
Thadever New Hampshire
Wooster College
John Brigkin
Mia
Watter Keen
Therty
Morrills
Africa
ST. Ann’s
Democratic
Gaacus
June Petit
Arthur Goffiner
Dressler
John Branigan
P. J. Steiner
cAsx
G.maine- Amstutz
Esther Amanitz
Mougey
Carl Oehler
Milton
Garden Club
Carrie Beichler
Acme
Chas. Shook
Gerber
C. R
Schar Schafter
Syrart Tai
Ruben
Beery Sieit Ebuali
Sun
Brenuemian
Shoup
Ralph. Shoup
Roy
Blough Markley
O.M
Spade Walters
David “Walters
August Lee
BeLee
Réshon
Steve. Rolph ‘Hyde
Kate Rolph
Oplinger
Warch
John Schaefer
Murray-Weimer
Rike Shook
Diebs
Clarence Petit Loeht
Francis Ritzle
Hatfield
Rock
Sui
Shierick
Monros Co
Mon
David J. Walters
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Burger-Beery-Imbott
Burger
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Kirchere
Max Wile
Presbyterian
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Spon
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Tel
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