Orrville youth charged with murder in shooting of Saunders
Edward Gerhart, 20, faces a first degree murder charge for the fatal shooting of Lee Saunders, 30, near Orrville. Saunders had just been released from jail after a six month sentence. Gerhart admits firing the shotgun, claiming no intent to kill until Saunders provoked him. The couple Virginia Gerhart and Saunders had tensions amid a family dispute over their marriage, with Virginia living with her parents prior to the incident.
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Edward Gerhart
Folse
Irla
Lee Saunders
Orryilte
Saunders
Bee
QO. C. Watts
X. Family
Gerhart
SdAunders Ife
Jerhart
Virginia Gerhar
Honolulu
U. S
Wayne County
Mre
Mre Sampely
Virginia
Sterling Seniors to Present Betty the Girl O Heart
Sterling high school's senior class will stage Betty the Girl O My Heart on Friday night November 24 at eight o'clock in the Sterling school. Directed by George H. Eastman, the cast includes Irene Marty Mildred Hemming Joseph Ramsler Aileen Weaver Glen Adams Esther Schnell Arlene Buss and Radward Marbach. Music by the high school orchestra under C P Lindecanto. Sweet songs between acts.
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Betty
Sterling High School
Sterling School
George H. Eastman
Irene Marty
Mildred Hemming
Joseph Ramsler
Aileen Weaver
Glen Adama
Esther Schnell
Arlene Buss
Radward Marbach
C. P. Lindecanto
Grange Captain Announces November 24 Program
Master S. E. Conrad outlines a four part vision of the Grange territory with groups led by Mrs. Wilson Steele and Mrs. Kanengelser. Group 1 features piano solos, a president’s proclamation, duets, and a harvest festival theme with local families. Group 2, 3, and 4 schedule later programs through January with speakers including D. L. Simpson and Clarence Acker.
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S. E. Conrad
Grange
Wilson Steele
Redy
Phano
solo-Marths
S. Conrad
George
Doris Steele
Lahce
Clarence Acker
Births in Sterling and nearby towns this week
Mr and Mrs Harry Lutz of Sterling welcome a son born Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Clifford Schaffer of Rittman welcomed a son last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Ralph Fix of Park Street welcomed a daughter last Thursday.
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Harry Lutz
Sterling
Clifford Schaffer
Rittman
Park Street
White Pheasant Captured Alive Near Sinkhole Sale Street
Hunters near Rittman pursued a rare white pheasant described as pure white with a few neck specks. State game authorities will decide the bird's fate after it was captured alive by Camp Bell following sightings north of the town.
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Alph
Sale Street
Alove
Campbell
Rittman
River Styx
Chippewato
Only Child of Mr and Mrs Squibbs Dies at Three
The community mourns three year old Margaret Rose Squibbs who died Friday night after an emergency appendicitis operation at Children’s Hospital, Akron. Private home services were held Monday afternoon with pallbearers from Smithville, Wadsworth, and Akron area. Burial followed at Rose Will Cemetery in Akron. maternal grandmother Mrs Edith Holcomb survives. Funeral director Ebert and Rev. E S Hendrickson led arrangements.
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WW. &. Squibbs
Margaret Rose
Squibbs
Herbert Holcamh
Texs
Margaret
Children's Hospital
Akron
Lyburg
Pallherberg
Mary Kurtz
Smithville
Harriett Crawford
Jane Trenderson
Wadsworth
Nancy Gebhart
Rose Will Fametory
Edith Holcomb
Aal. Ebert
Local church sponsors The Henpecked Hero comedy drama
St. Ann's Church sponsors a comedy drama titled The Henpecked Hero to be staged Tuesday night November 28 at 8 15 p m in the Rittman high school auditorium. A cast from Doylestown under manager Dan Nemiller and director Mrs B E Seaverg provide the production.
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Ty St. Ann's Church
Rittman Hgh School
Doylestown
Dannemiller
B. E. Seaverg
Community Chest Campaign Report for Rittman Fund
The Rittman Community Fund reports results of the campaign with over subscription and total cash subscriptions of 559.75. Gratitude is expressed to citizens of Rittman and many individuals and companies including The Ohio Boxboard Company The Ohio Salt Company and The R. Can Company along with local clergy and officials for their assistance and solicitation efforts.
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Rittman Community Fund
Ohio Boxboard Company
Ohio Salt Company
R. Can Company
Hittman
U. Co
u. Co. Carruthers, Supt. W. A. Garver, D W_ Brodbeck
Jos. McElwee
Father Farrell
C. G Gregg
Jos
B.sherrick
W._W. Bodager
Paul Briggle
Dora Wright
R.E. McCoy
Henry Lendy
Hershey
Stephen Dostal
S Cape
J. W. Hardgrove and Hoover, Ivan King, M.B. ‘Robinson, Rev. ’ E. G. Hamilton
C.L Norton
Helks
G. H. Clippinger
Frank,Schlup
Water Works Department
Ohio
Garver Appointed to National Board in Education
An official announcement from Washington states A. Garver has been appointed a member of the National Committee on Education for the New America. The committee will meet at the Cleveland convention of the Department of Superintendence in February through March 1994. The appointment is described as a milestone by national education leaders, expanding responsibility to plan for current educational challenges.
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Washineton
A. Garver
National Committee On
Cleveland
Department War Superintendence
Paul Strtsonsanerbendent
Indianandsa, Inc
Neesident
Department of Superintendence
National Educat
Motor licenses go on sale December 1 in Ohio
Local deputy registrar R Vv. Fredrick announces passenger car and commercial licenses go on sale December 3, 1933 and may be applied after December 10, 1933. 1934 licenses show white numerals on maroon. Trucks and commercial units require weighing by an authorized weigh master and applications must be filed in time with the local registrar to send to Columbus for tags and licenses before January 1.
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R. Vv
Fredrick
Pex
Istrar
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
State of
Ohio
Columbus
Tata
Ohid
Funeral set for Olive Knepper after rail tragedy
Rev William Plough officiated at the Wooster funeral for 13 year old Olive Knepper killed by an eastbound freight train near Pennsylvania Station. Witnesses include her sister Leona and Maynard Reese as authorities investigate how the accident occurred. Olive survived by her mother Mrs. Sadie Knepper and siblings Catherine Leona and Robert.
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William_Plough
Olive Knepper
Wooster
Kirl
Olive
Pennsylvania
Kinney and Smith Hospital
Leona
Maynard Reese
Irlis
Sadie Knepper G
Catherine
Robert
Legion Notes Honor Local Post for Community Service
The Howard A. Bair post is fifth in Ohio for community service. A merit certificate will be awarded. The Legion plans a moving picture event at Pastime Theatre next month.
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National Department
Howard A. Bair
State of
Ohio
The
Legion
Pythian Sisters Bake Sale Planned at Ruckel's
The Pythian Sisters announce a bake sale to be held Saturday November 25 at Ruckel's with a grocery sale and a start time of 10 o'clock.
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Pythian Sisters
Ruckel’s
Annapolis Appointment Finals Announced for Local Candidates
Canton William Sillon topped Masallion High School and Mount Union College student Robert Gussidy in a finalist round for Annapolis appointments. The four alternates were Pant A Wins, West-Rovennitiutrees Wanster, and Robert from Rutuin. Final selections follow February examinations and preliminary rankings under Congressman William W Them.
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Canton
Uae
LST
Rittman Drainage Ditch Project Approved
County Commissioners approved drainage work to channel the old Chippewa Creek into a new ditch starting at a culvert just south of the R. E. Kirkpetrick residence. The plan intended to use manual labor under the County Welfare department with about 1000 feet extended. workers would support Rittman’s relief effort.
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Rittman Village
R. E. Kirkpetrick
County Welfare Department
Rittman
Roger Murphy and Miss Beryle Ferrell in Akron Match
The notice lists Roger Murphy of 2296 10th Street Akron and Miss Beryle Ferrell of 28 Dartmore Avenue Akron as the pair. It notes Murphy, 24, and Ferrell, 22, as engaged or connected in a personal context with references to Kenmore High School and chemistry studies, and mentions a possible presidential role in the Kenmore Bachelors’ club.
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Roger Murphy
Beryle
Ferrell
Roger
Marlon Murphy
10Th Street
Akron
Kennidre
Ing Paranta
Kenmore
Misa Ferrell
Dartmore Avenue
Kenmore Bachelors
Elth
Mrs Alvin Rickard Hurt Enroute To Rittman Sun
Mr and Mrs Alvin Mekard and baby of Detroit were enroute to Rittman Sunday morning to visit her parents when they struck an icy stretch and overturned their car. Mrs Rickard suffered a back injury. the vehicle sustained heavy damage.
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Alvin Rickard Hurt
Rittman Sun
Alvin Mekard
Baby
Detroit
Rittman
Frank A Smith
Rickard
Getrove
Moorland Grange Players Stage School Drama
Moorland Grange te Players presented Here Comes Charlie to a fair crowd at the high school auditorium Tackay. Wittman Grange to present Their play Next Comes a Home in the school auditorium December 6. Four more plays will be given on the Lyceum course.
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Charlie
Auditoritint
Tackay
Moorland Grange
Wittman Grange
Uth Comesag
Schoo
Total Grange
Lyceum
Doylestown Named In Suit Against Township Officials
Doylestown and Chippewa township figures clash over use of municipal building. Lawsuit seeks $30 in fees claimed by township while trustees face allegations of improper spending and delays in opening a voting room. Proceedings outline cost of renovations estimated around $6,000 and governance disputes ahead.
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Warner Gee
Faren
Chippewa
Liza
Doyleatown
Cnt
Prieewen
Vuthdinix
Fevours
Garger Wim
Jasco
Thorn punctures eye of woodsman in Akron area incident
O'Dyplen of Snaydertown suffered a serious eye wound last week when a thorn from a thorn-apple bush punctured the outer coat of the eyeball. The wood has been removed but infection risk remains. A Went physician Me Orion consulted a specialist in Akron, and the injured man has been unemployed for a long period.
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Snaydertown
Ydrero
Orion
Akron
O'Brien
Saaly
Court Briefs From Cana Township Legal Action Notes
Court briefs describe Jomer Prinkley appointed guardian for Prankin D. Wiles aged 61 of Cana town, due to advanced age and physical weakness. Ward holds property worth about 120 in Cana Township, including personal goods and real estate. action covers management of his affairs and estate.
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Jomer Prinkley
D. Wiles
Cana Townalitn
Ehra
Cunnan Township
Proint xtellor estate: Thoman Barnes probate brief
Fragmentary probate note mentions Thoman Barnes as proint xtellor of the estate at a date involving Jacob Moteer of Gana two. Heirs include the widow and four children. Property value estimated at 3,0004 and 531 Oer. will setviS ta RypratnerE.
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Thoman
Barnes
Jacob Moteer
Gana Two
Nelle
Sitay White
Walker Laker Recovers After Severe Electrical Shock
Walker Laker, injured by an electrical shock at Ohio Boxhead campus, is rapidly recovering at home on Grand View. Doctors report he will be back to work within days, after a date following the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand View
Advertisers in This Week's Rittman Press Tell Truthful Thanksgiving Values
In this week’s Rittman Press grocers and butchers promote quality and price in ads aimed at a better Thanksgiving. The notices invite customers to verify claims and support advertisers who strive to please shoppers with sincere value.
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Rittman Press
Unclear text fragment with county figures and stakes
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Betusht Gunter and a shop, a Fulre Dry Hols Co, and large but garbled data about the United States and county estimates. The passage references counts in the millions, 22 million, 5 percent, and approximate values in Northord and Bulled states, but readability is too low to extract a coherent event or outcome.
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Betusht Gunter
Fulre Dry Hols Co
United States
Issa
VTS
Milan
Torthord
Churches Plan Thanksgiving Union Service
A community Thanksgiving service is planned for Wednesday at 7 40 PM hosted by the United Brethren church with all area churches and citizens invited to attend. An offering will be taken to support needy families and provide nourishment for able-bodied instruction during the hours.
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Torlan
Delay report on TM cheese factory meeting in Wayne Medina
A notice from the Wayne Medina Milk Producers Association reports a delay in the cheese factory meeting set for November 28 at Branigins Bell. Secretary Beachy notes notices will be mailed if the date changes while the board considers options on continued milk supply.
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Wayne Medina
Branigin
Herria
Beachy
Aecretary
Raporin
Founders Day Observed by First Brethren Church
Prof Ko M Monroe spoke at the Founders Day program of the First Brethren Church on Sunday morning. A plente dinner followed. Prof Mourne delivered the afternoon address while Prof E G Maeson, former Heathgnan high school superintendent, gave a pressing talk. Guests from Stev e Silen, Ashland, and the Blacks of Ashland attended.
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Ko M. Monroe
Aphigius Tullege
Wrasse
Last Brethren
Modn
Plente
Mourne
E.G. Maeson
Heitgnan High School
Steve Silen aAshland
Amfumity
GO Black
Ashland
Beachy Recommended for Purebred Holstein Friesian Group
M R Heachy among 20 new candidates to join the Holstein Friesian Association of America. At the next Board meeting on October 9, 1909 his name will be added to the membership, taking the total to over 32,000 members.
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M. R
Paper mill to resume full operation after repairs
The Ohio Noxboard company indicates No 3 Mill will not shut down. Repairs to boilers are not required. Officials hope to complete the work and have the plant at 100 percent operation by next week.
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Ohio Noxboard Company
Ommictils
Ex-Service Men Host Victory Party With Talks and Music
About 45 veterans plus guests totaling 50 attended a Tuesday election victory entertainment by ex service men elected to city offices. EF. O. Hurt spoke on The Club Responsibility of The Ex-Service Man, J. E. Esher shared hunting and fishing tales with moving pictures, The Allison Sisters performed, and wives of candidates provided a buffet lunch.
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EF. O. Hurt
J. E. Esher
Allison Sisters
Main Street Improvement Plan Nears Final Action
In Wayne County the plan for improving Main Street faces final steps as local officials and a state highway director discuss arrangements. Rittman Village and the adjoining entities, including the Nuttrony Remity Company, have agreed to share costs equally among three parties, with discussions over funding and levy continuation ongoing.
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Nuttrony Remity
Ramonta
Roto
Ogatern Pirtot
Rittman Village
Tha
Moalty Co
Do Flaher
Gonnell
Salary cuts and budget moves in city council
The Mayors disapproval of salary cuts led to a 900 dollar year reduction for officials, with annual salaries set at 860 for the treasurer 100 for the clerk and 2400 for the marshal while appointed salaries are fixed from January 1. The meeting also includes a budget acceptance resolving to a temporary pay ordinance and questions over cemetery ownership and church property.
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Annad Waked
Council
Pb, Harter
Pee Passige
Sn-Ordigante Cixing
Elestad
Offelaly
vcThe
Salarias
z‘Clark
Recital by Melody Blenders Impresses Brant Ran Hall
A stringed orchestra named Melody Blenders presented a Wednesday recital in Brant Ran hall. Ten Rittman youths under Roy B H McMannis demonstrated skill on various instruments before a sizable audience. The program featured pieces including Drifting and Dreaming, Red Wing, On Time, The Waltz You Saved for Me, Hold Me, One Two Three Four, Ghost Dance, Home on the Range, Please, Love is the Sweetest Thing, To Be Or Not To Be In Love, Buddies March, Smile On, Mack the Mimic, The Grass Getting Greener All the Time, and more, with several solo turns by Ruth, Harlett Wright, Jane Snyder, Doris Tranty, Myron Davis, James Miller, John Miller, Richard Houck, and others.
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Jane
Frederick’ Snyder
Doris
Junior
Silchuck
Mack
Roy FR. McMannis
Chestra
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