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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1935
Page
4
Fragmentary notice shows an entry dated September 11 with a second class matter reference and March 3 1879 act cited, indicating postal handling or filing at a post office. The text is incomplete and lacks identifiable individuals or organizations.
The Brethren Women Missionary Society will hold a Mother Daughter banquet on Thursday June 3 at the church basement. A speaker Mrs Raymond Gingerich and readings by the Am Stutz Sisters of Dalton are planned plus election of a delegate for the state convention in Ashland in June.
Seventeen members attended the Worfien's Benefit Association meeting on Tuesday evening. The group conducted ritual and business, and an accompanying supper was enjoyed.
Rittman locals share weekend visits with Canton Mansfield West Baden Creston and Falls City. Guests include Mr and Mrs J RB Hickin, Lewis Wagner, Miss Josephine Gannon, Mr and Mrs Paul Dowdy, Mr and Mrs Clarence Krotzky, and many others. Garment care ads invite cleaning and moth proof storage.
L357 SRE ye- PGhigeh ar Christ L357 SRE ye- PGhigeh ar Christ L. C. Emerick, Minister Ralph Fixler, Bible School Supt. Services held over Kro fer store in Rohrerhall Bible School 9:30 Communion 10:30 Morning worship and sermon 145 Subject Day of Pentecost 12 o'clock picnic dinner Bring own table service 2.00 Afternoon service conducted by Rev R T Tuck Wooster CEQ at 7 00 Topic Jesus As a Man of Prayer Everyone invited to attend services Sunday
Church schedule lists Bible School at 9:30 morning worship 10:30 with Have Faith In God Young People's service 6 Evening 7:30 Growing Soul Midweek class 7:30 Adult Choir 8:30, orchestra Friday 6:30 Young People’s Choir 7:30 Welcome note and minister Rev GC J McGee. Also notes alfalfa cutting recommendations by region of Ohio.
Alfalfa wilt has been detected over a broad area from Pennsylvania in the east to California in the west and extending into the corn belt and eastern Great Plains region. The discovery spans many states and raises concerns for forage crop health and management.
The United Brethren Sunday School announces its general committee for Children's Day. Members include Doris Stede, Fannis Davidson, Esther Scheetz, Ruth Adams, Lucille Adams, Edwin Graber Forest Lance, and Ruth Crogs. The date is set for Sunday June 6.
The late D. C. Steiner founder of the store was honored by beautifying the grounds. Large canvas beds were planted on each side with annual flowers around the base. The embellishment serves as a fitting memorial and a pleasure to viewers.
Mrs Walter Bauman of Dalton visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Cook. Mrs St W Mathar entertained about 30 out of town guests at a chicken dinner and fifty at an evening dine in. Virginia Miller of Wooster spent the weekend with Fanile Davidson. Rev and Mrs G bh Smith of Sugarcreek called on friends. Robert Verton returned to Tiffin to summer with parents. Morton will take work at Ohio State University during vacation. United Brethren church softball first practice TyAridas opening game with Smithville Thursday. Lizzie Blatti of Canton visiting Albert Rostorfer. Mr and Mrs Weaver of Canton were Sunday guests. Adaline Daws spending week with sister Mac Armstrong in Wooster. graduation of grandson at Wooster High School and granddaughter Eleanor from Mercy Hospital Canton noted. G A McBride away several days at DuBois on business for Baltimore Ohio Railroad. Mrs L N Carmons and Dorothy visiting mother Addie Oldham at Claysville Pa. Mrs C E Hostetler returned from Shreve caring for aunt Mrs Sam Fox. Sunday guests included Dorothy Knox from Kent. Charles Ackerman of Akron, L Parma lee family of Youngstown, Rev Virgil Grubbs of near Canton, and Mrs Elizabeth Belchler with Carrie visited. W C Hushour hosted luncheon for Flossie and Florence Ewing, Mrs Max McVicker, LeRoy, and Mrs J C Murry of Creston. High school faculty including Mr and Mrs Ausuniene attended Wayne County high school teachers’ picnic at Wooster City Park. Mr and Mrs W C Valentine of Grafton visited son Clifford and family.
Robin known as Whitey returns for a third season on the Ohio State University campus. Authorities classify her as a sport model robin with a white breast and notable white on her back. Despite rarity, she is accepted by other red breast family birds.
The Modern Woodmen of America Jubilee is nearing completion for July 3 to 6. Eight bands from surrounding towns, two big street parades, fireworks, street dancing, free vaudeville, concessions and several ball games are planned. Sponsors promise constant entertainment and invite all to attend.
Ohio Farm Bureau cites enactments shaping rural life in Columbus. The Trexler Kiefer bill expands school coverage and equity. horsepower based license groups revised to seven ten sixteen dollars. Mutual fire insurers gain larger reserves, easing depression rate shifts. Seed packaging and livestock auction inspections improve buyer and seller protections. Coward credit boosts cooperative finance trust in Tens.
Dancing registration event for Witty Hunter School pupils set for Saturday June 1 from 2 to 5 pm in Rohrer Hall above Kroger's store.
A fire at Henry Gasser’s home Saturday night drew Sterling and Ritterman residents into a flurry of activity. The alarm came in at 815 PM and the fire department arrived quickly. The blaze was confined to an upstairs room with Gasser escaping before arrival, but traffic congestion from about 75 sightseers delayed the return of the hose teams for about an hour.
Fire departments from Wooster and Orrville responded to a Monday morning blaze on Mair street that destroyed three business premises and a storage building. The tin shop owned by John Zook sparked the fire which then engulfed the Estes barber shop and Phillip Zin cobbler shop. The Grosel storage building adjoining burned, the bank across the alley was saved, and damage totals ran to several thousand dollars with little insurance coverage. Ownership was listed as Joe Crites, John Zook, and Ella Grosel.
Memorial Day events in Creston included visits to Canaan Bend Jackson Beech Grove and Lutheran cemeteries led by Comrade Hoffman with Bugler Morris Coleman. A parade formed at 10 45 am marching to Maple Mound cemetery with various groups and a 1 pm address by Russell J Humber followed by benediction. Transport requests should be notified to A Ritz.
School authorities hold annual preschool conference for physical examinations of children entering school next fall. Conference conducted in school building on Thursday June 6 and Monday June 16. Children listed in enumeration records will receive assignment with exam day and hour. mothers urged to bring children promptly at assigned hour. children must be accompanied by a parent or adult.
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