Rittman Fall Festival Plagued by Snow and Poor Weather
The Rittman Fall Festival suffered from unexpected winter snow and cold during the weekend, dampening booth sales and attendance. Organizers postponed into Monday and Tuesday, but main attractions faded, leaving merchants and Legion members financially strained and promising a bigger, better event next year. Full prize results were not available, with a promise to publish later.
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Rittman
Behalt
Rittman’s
Legion
Branigan Denies Akron Times-Press Report On Case
H G Branigan objects to a Times-Press item dated October 8 claiming he faced a suit by Marion Murphy for 289 dollars over an automobile Thea judgment of 247.40 plus 9.50 costs was reported. Branigan says only up to 50 dollars was recovered and accepted to avoid higher court action.
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H. G. Branigan
Times-Press
Akron
G. Branigan
Justice of the Peace
Shackleford
Marion Murphy
Car Hits Children After Standstill at Post Office
A borrowed Ford stalled in front of the post office last Tuesday. The driver lost control and struck schoolchildren just after they left school for the post office. No serious injuries were reported, but the incident raised concerns over dangerous conditions. Wellman was arraigned before the staver and fined $35 with costs.
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Wellman
Ras Oe
Spade's Department Store Plans Move to Branigan Building
Spade's Department Store, long a fixture in the Spade Building, will relocate to the Branigan Building on the Public Square in Rittman. The Pioneer Store lineage dates to E. Spade, deceased father of the present owner, with over four decades of operation in the area. A removal sale is ongoing as preparations begin for a general merchandise display once settled in the Branigan location.
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Branigan
Spade's
Rittman
Pp. E. Spade
SpadeKing Co
Rittman Mary
Spade's Department Store
Locals Fall 27 to 0 as Westlawn A C Dominates
Rittman football team loses Sunday to Westlawn A C, last year's class champions, 27 to 0. Mickelosheck starred for the visitors with two touchdowns and a long scoring run. Substitutions included Morgan and Saxon for Westlawn and Smith and Morrow for Rittman. Timekeeper notes 10 12 10 12 quarters. Referee Ritter, Umpire Remmy, Head Linesman Pishbaugh.
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Rittman
Westlawn A. C
Pigskin Warriors
Mickelosheck
Westlawn A. C. Hittman Folky
Soner Geho It Bel
Ketter
Lg Knowlton
Hauf
Morgan
Hauff
Saxon
Kettler
Olivett
Geho
Smith
Knowlton
Morrow
Bell
Ritter
Ashland
Remmy
Westlawn
Pishbaugh
Tag Days Boost Funds for Wadsworth Hospital
Fragments show two tag day efforts last week in Rittman and Wadsworth to aid Wadsworth Municipal hospital. A total of 380.50 was reported from Wadsworth with a later appeal for donations in early November including canned fruit jelly and staple foods.
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Wadsworth Municipal Hospital
Rittman
Wadsworth
Accident on Portage Road Involving Four Cars
Five people were injured in a Friday night collision at the Portage Road and Rite Man Road intersection. A Ford driven by Miss Slough, a Lancetown teacher, head home collided with a Studebaker and a Chevrolet as another car came down the hill. Paramedics aided victims and the Hamilton family was taken home to Akron.
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Ebert
Hamilton
Akron
Miss Slough
Lancetown
Pythian Sisters Plan Halos Ye'en Social
Pythian Sisters announce a Halloween social set for Wednesday evening October 28. Knights, their Sires and eventhearts are invited to attend the community gathering.
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Pythian Sisters
Bae Bree
Rotary Club Organized in Rittman
Rotary International officers surveyed Rittman and found it prosperous enough for a club. Governor Leonard Skeegs and Orrville Rotarians aided in forming a 20 member charter and adopted standard bylaws. Officers elected include Rev Robert Platter president and Harry Weiss vice president, with W B Lee as treasurer.
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Rotary International
Chicaro
Rittman
Gove Rmeor Leonant Skeegs
Rotary Club
W. J
Herbert
Orrrillo Rotary Club
Wim
Makahin Momshara
Titraan
Beat
Robt. I. Platter
John Gannon
Jim Oalbourne
W. 2B. Las
Gus Garver
Harry Weiss
W. RR. Shook
Rittman Rotary Club
Robert Matter
Gua” Garver
W. B. Lee
Jim Galehouse
Sargeant-at
Rotary
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Leonard Skeegs
Rotary Code of Eithicse
Selety
Comanet
Miss Grace Brenneman Wins Local Beauty Contest
The Fall Festival beauty pageant crowned Grace Brenneman known as Miss Rittman. A Rittman School graduate and J H real estate assistant, she will reign for a year and plans for another contest by local organizers next year.
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Ahi Rittman
Sthee Gimnes Brenneman
Rittman Echoola
Azista
J. Hf. Biahor
Rittman
Miss Br
Freshmen Initiation Noted At Rotary Event
The article recalls a freshmen initiation during a Rotary gathering hosted by John Fisher at his home. Attendees included Gov. Skoges, W. I. Be, Herbert, Wm. G. Heebsh and Rev. Robert Platter, who were treated to a dinner and a tour explaining taxidermic displays.
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Rotary
Rotary Clubs
Hank, Gov, Skoges
W. I. Be. Herbert
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