07 Nov 1940
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1940
Page
1
The half mill operating levy on Tuesday's ballot did not reach the 65 percent approval threshold. In three Rittman precincts the tally was 602 Yes and 534 No, with page 3 offering a detailed report of Rittman and Milton Township results.
At City Hall the Americanization classes in Orrville restart with new teacher J J Tinkcom of Akron assisting. An open invitation goes to all adults wishing to improve education. Sessions meet Fridays at 7 pm in the Council room. no cost.
Mrs Matilda Wheeler 51 of Ganyard Road died after a six year illness. Funeral at 2 p m Friday at the Presbyterian Church with Rev E S Hendrickson officiating. Burial in Rittman Cemetery. Survived by husband Edward Wheeler two sisters Mrs Nelson Beery Akron and Mrs Julia Quimby Wooster R D and brother Edward Gigandet Rittman. Also noted is Clyde Stearns 48 killed by an Erie freight train near the Main St crossing at Wadsworth. Funeral by A L Ebert, Rev Hendrickson, with burial at River. Stearns lived in Rittman 13 years, survived by widow Elizabeth daughter Annette mother in Kent and twin brother Clyde of Wade Worth.
Funeral services were held in Woodsfield Ohio for Charles E. Ott at 195 N State St with Rev Albert J Henry officiating. Burial followed in Woodsfield. He leaves one son J W Ott of Rittman.
Services were held Wednesday at 2 p m for Mrs Helen Fritz of Rhinersburg who died in a Wooster hospital Monday. Rev Hendrickson officiated at McIntire Funeral parlors. Burial was in Wooster cemetery. Survived by husband Irvin a son H E of Andover Ohio and two sisters Mrs J H Dowd of Rittman and Mrs Gera Smith of Erie Pennsylvania.
Funeral services for Dr. R. J. Baird were held in Creston with many friends paying tribute. A long time Wayne County physician, he practiced for 62 years, 48 in Creston, and was active in Presbyterian, Odd Fellow and Masonic circles. Surviving are Emma his widow two sons Login Ann Arbor and Edward Glendale a daughter Mrs Mildred Ellis Pasadena two sisters Mrs Wade Bribie and four grandchildren. Burial followed at Creston.
A probate matter involving Saunders is moving through the county court with a judge presiding. Details remain unclear in the fragment, but the action centers on estate or guardianship proceedings and potential rulings. The case highlights ongoing legal processes within the jurisdiction.
Charlies Rohrer of First Street is named to the Wayne County draft board for the west end He replaces Copright who resigned to join the district appeal board The appointment awaits approval by President Roosevelt and Governor Bricker.
Wadsworth Post No 1089 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold an Armistice Party at 8 p.m. Monday, November 11. A floor show and dancing to music by Ollgf Shadrosk are planned. Tickets are 25 cents with proceeds split evenly between the Salvation Army and the Red Cross.
The Rev. John R. Williams will deliver the main address at the dedication of Milton township’s new $57,000 school addition Friday night. County Superintendent Ralph Hathaway and project contractors will attend. The wing adds a gymnasium auditorium with stage, two classrooms led by Miss Geneve Travis and Miss Josephine Zolinger, a new kitchen and dining area, domestic science space, and a landscaped front donated by the Milton Garden Club.
The Rittman Shade Tree Commission reports streets will have trees planted with London Plane Scarlet Oak Vase Elm and Norway Maple among others. A canvasser will call before Wednesday the 13th for species selection and pricing. Planting will occur in top soil with a one year guarantee and cash due before planting.
A fragmented notice references a Kroger Co event at a store showing a cooking demonstration. The readable text mentions a Rutnan store and a food preparation theme with a focus on cooking methods and samples.
The board at the high school discussed adding within one mile to the bus route including Sterling Ave and Snydertown. They reviewed a proposed 86 mile increase on north and west routes, potential 3.6 mile rise for Exneaf-Burket. action tabled to next meeting for a survey of stops and costs.
Campaign chairman C. E. Ruchemu is identified as Rittman attorney and led the Democratic ticket to victory. The party won seven of eleven county offices including clerk, treasury, county commissioner, judge, prosecuting attorney, and governor’s post.
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