Schools Enrol 769 First Day Of New Term
Regular schedule begins with 769 pupils enrolled in Rittman schools including 18 at the rural unit. The 7th grade junior high leads with 74 students. freshman high school class is the largest. Senior high totals 186 with 60 freshmen, 47 sophomores, 84 juniors, and 5 seniors listed.
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Rittman
Irvin
Miss Harter
Miss Aikenberry
Miss Clouse
Miss Schrock
Miss Major
Miss Sandrock
Miss Henshaw
Miss Colfer
Miss Kreider
Miss Kindig
Miss Orr
Morrison Leaves Garage Business
Harold Rich of Smithville took possession of the A. R. Morrison garage at 71 Salt St as new proprietor. Rich leased the building from Morrison and will run a general garage business. Morrison plans to retire to his farm near Creston.
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Harold Rich
Smithville
A. R. Morrison
Salt St
Ritt ™Man
Regna
Chrysler_a automobiles
Fanentiy
Morrison
Creston
Sunday Services For Peter Conrad
Funeral services were held for Peter Conrad an 88 year old Milton township farmer and longtime deacon at Oak Grove Mennonite church. Rev J S Gering conducted the service following a five day illness from influenza. Survivors include his wife one daughter Mrs Emma Kiibill of Louisville and five sons S B Conrad Sterling D E Conrad Cleveland I F Conrad Wooster F A Conrad Tucson Arizona and O M Conrad Smithville.
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Finneral
Peter Conrad
Milton Township
Oak Grove Mennonite Church
J. S. Gerig
Emma Kiibill
Louisville
S. B. Conrad
Sterling
D. E. Conrad
Cleveland
I. F. Conrad
Wooster
F. A. Conrad
Tucson
Arizona
O. M. Conrad
Sthithy
Ville
Valley Ridge course sees standout nine hole putts
The Bright Corner notes Dr. CG Gregg’s 11 putts for nine holes at Valley Ridge during favorable September weather. He aims to break the record again this season, hoping sharp shooting continues before snow. The piece highlights the course’s excellent conditions and local golfers’ fine form.
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Gregg
Valley Ridgen
Rittman
Pauline Kupec Wins $45 At Ritts Theater Drawing
Pauline Kupec of E Ohio won $45 in the weekly Ritts Theater Prosperity Club drawing held Tuesday night. The $45 prize followed a $15 unclaimed award from the two previous drawings as a large crowd gathered and the win was announced over the public address system.
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Pauline Kupec
Ritts Theater
Ohio
Ritts Theater Prosperity Club
Wreckyg
Owners Check House Numbers For Mail Service
Postmaster Robert J Hickin will enforce an old rule requiring visible house numbers for all homes and sidewalk boxes to ensure mail delivery after October 15. Village carriers Melvin G Troxel and Edgar H Dette noted the drive to verify numbers, with up-to-date maps guiding corrections, and residents urged to check numbers on key streets including Nain, B. Ohio and Diagonal for proper placement.
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Rittman
Robert J Hickin
Melvin G Troxel
Edgar H Dette Wie
Hickin
Nain
B. Ohio
Rittman High fielding 32 candidates for center in football drills
Orrville schedule notes a 1935 Rittman High football drill with 32 prospects turning out for informal practice led by Coach Tibby Young. The focus is on finding a new center and building strength, with early scrimmage emphasizing running and passing while promising hard work and possible later scrimmage.
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Tibby Young
Rittman High School
N Mains
P ‘Girtens
Senta
Handsome
Young
Boling
Rogers
Ditch
Heller
Rittman United Brethren reports strong year at East Ohio conference
The Rittman United Brethren church reports solid attendance and finances at its 60th East Ohio conference session in Beach City. The church shows 359 current members, a record year for Mid week services and Sunday school, with a growing building fund for a new addition. Reverend C J McGee will attend with H Fisher and AH Long as alternates.
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Rittman United Brethren Church
East Ohio
Beach City
H. Fisher
AH. F. Longr
C. J. McGee
Hittin
Endeavor
Doylestown GOP caucus names mayoral slate and party ticket
Republicans of Doylestown met at Town Hall selecting B E Seaver as mayoral nominee and listing a full slate for Clerk Treasurer Council Board of Public Affairs Marshal Justice of the Peace Township Clerk Trustees Constable and Education posts. Democratic village ticket listed with CS 0 Deibel mayor and other officials.
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Doylestown
Town Hall
B. E. Seaver
Mr. Seaver
Charles Shaffer
Treaster
Charter
Council
Milton Rutledge
E. Groff
Tom Miller
Howard Hollis
William Shanklin
Tom Irkhack
Board of Public Affairs
Raymond Cleckner
Ralph W. Kinney
W. C. McCartney
Walter Evans
Justice of the Peace
George Harvey
Edwin Seedhouse
Mamis Sellers
Erving Strolle
Charles Ault
Harry Cleckner
Constable
Fred Smith
Ernest Musser
Board of Education
Grace Chiswell
William Schmid
Democrats-of-the Village
Deibel
Dague
B.addis
William. Nagel
Jacob Deibel
Hubert Paridon
William ‘Shultz -and- Conrad) Daiber
Rees ‘E. "Thomas
Andrew. Partsdoh
Edward “Sulzpach
Louis F. Whitman, Jr
Board of ‘Public
David . Musser Charies
Parldon
Phillip Haller
A.A. Arnold
John “Bidinger
Elmer- ‘Snyder
Jacob Smith
Harry Clark
Widow Florence Vill dies at Sterling residence
Mrs Florence Vill widow of Edwin Vill aged 75 died early Wednesday at her son Charlee Vill’s home in Sterling. She had lived in Rittman for many years. Survived by son Charlee, two other children John of Rittman and Mrs William Hoen of Chicago. Services expected Saturday pending funeral director details.
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Florence Vill
Edwin Vill
Charlee
Sterling
Viall
Rittman
Charles Mare
John
William Hoen
Chicago
Neval
A Os. Bhert
Village Seeks WPA Funds For Six Civil Projects
Mayor Chax A Snyder sent a six item WPA project list to Wooster officials for consideration. proposed works include storm sewer on Grand View, a new city building, a 400 foot open ditch, 2500 feet of storm sewer, ditch work from Quinby garage to the creek, and street widening. About 20 families on county relief would receive work once the county’s $500 WPA share is allocated.
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WPA
Chax A Snyder
Wooster
Public Works Administration
Rittman Cemetery
Grand View
Ity
Corporation
Front St
Chippewa
Quinby
Addi
Beilarses
Wee Sahai Hae
Paul Glasgow
Huttmdan
J. C. Landis
Clayton Dohner
PWA
Monroe County Reunion Draws 600 Plus to Central Park
The 12th annual Monroe County reunion was a success with 600 attendees at Central Park. Charles Baker of Rittman was reelected president with Bante Wart er, Myrna Walter, and John Winkler as officers. The Roth family hosted the music and Fraley and Lintman led Swiss yodels.
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Rittman
Monroe County
Central Park
Ritonan
Charles Baker
Bante Warter
Myrna Walter
John Winkler
Akron
David Walter
Lagac Rinbuch
Roth Brothers
Robert Walter
S. W Jones
Mt Vernon
Mussen
Roth
Fraley
Litnnan
Two Wayne County Teens Take CCC Admission Test
Seven Wayne County youths sat for the Civilian Conservation Corps entrance examination at Canton on Saturday. Russell Showalter of Creston and Murwood Workman of Doylestown were among the seven, with the rest to be assigned to a project after the week of Hell Tow training.
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Creston
Doylestown
Wayne County
Civilian Conservation Corps
Canton
Russell Showalter
Murwood Workman
Rotarians Meet District Governor At Luncheon
Officers of the Rittman Rotary gathered with District 21 Governor Paul Barrett of Findlay for a noon luncheon at the United Brethren church. Barrett outlined plans for the year during his inspection tour of clubs in the district.
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Rittman Rotary
Paul Barrett
Findlay
Soft Water Dilemma Stirs Rittman Residents
Rittman residents debate if soft water is flowing as officials stall details about the $17,000 plant. Mayor Snyder says soft water is in the mains, while Foreman Bramble cites electrical issues delaying full operation. Conflicting reports, secrecy, and humorless rumors surround the project and its effects.
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Rittman
Charles Snyder
L. ‘K.bramble
Local Post Office Change Affects Rural Mail in Rittman Area
Thirteen Marshallville area households near Rittman seek local delivery with nine o clock pickup and morning service. They will switch mail from Marshallville to the Rittman office, citing proximity to a trading center and earlier, faster routes served by Lee Amstuls and local carriers.
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Rittman
Marshallville
Haas
Routon 94
Stuckey’s
Atetion
Lee Amstuls
Henry Long
Rittman Rural Carrier
Hila
Bringy Mr. Long
Village Votes on Public Pool Bond Plan at November Ballot
A special session approves a measure to place a municipal swimming pool project before voters in November. The plan calls for a $10,000 village bond with WPA funding not covering half the cost, estimated at $22,600 to $22,500. local officials push to present the issue to county authorities 40 days before the election.
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Rittman
Gaatimota
Jo Gak House
Ghe
Haiph Ovarhant
Chalre Tah
Cfe Foling
Glenn Zeigler
WC Harbargour
Oroville
County Board of Elections
Comacil
Magyar Chau
A Snyder
John Kohler
Dem Orratte
J B. Ralehouse
Ee Bly
PWA
Cemetery Board to Plan Landscaping and WPA Projects
The Rittman Cemetery Board and Conwell Poling discussed changes at the cemetery Tuesday night. Planned work includes a central circular plaza for patriotic events with the flag pole, graded access road for auto traffic next spring, a possible WPA project with American Legion, relaying a water line from the 700 foot drilled well, and soil erosion work on the embankment. All board members attended.
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Rittman Cemetery
Conwell Poling
Poling
WPA
M. Spade
American Legion Post
Cheese Factory Shelter for Picnickers Near Rittman
Ezra Steiner director of Farmers Dairy Products Co supervises volunteers as a two–table picnic shelter rises in the grove north of the plant south of Rittman. The green shingled roof covers two 30‑foot tables for large group picnics, with completion expected this weekend.
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Farmers Dairy_Products.Co
South
Weighing Station At High School This September
A regular weighing station for able children and preschoolers will be held at the high school from 1 20 to 3 30 on a September date. The event aims to assess fitness and development for young attendees.
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Apngaay
Juniors Edge Seville in Two Wins Despite Errors
The American Legion Juniors extended their win streak to 11 with a 11 3 victory over Seville and a 1 0 win over Akron’s NAAC squad in separate games. Hickin allowed one hit in the Seville game while Adams and T Cerdas homered. Snyder and Haller led the offense in both contests. four errors in the Akron game helped NA to an 8 4 win. Breese’s two running catches and strong center field highlighted the Akron tilt as the series wraps with games against X club for the closing weekend.
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American Legion
Juni
A. C
Akron
Legion
Paseball
Hickin
Adams
T. Cordas
Legions
Seville
Lt. Snyder
Logals
Haller
R. Snyder
Rohrer
Hall
Dunn
NA ‘G
Csedas
Breese
The
Ayes
Arrests in Akron area crime ring cited in brief notice
Four men, jailed in Wooster on charges of operating a short changing ring near Rittman and Sterling, were arrested months ago and remain in county jail in default of bond. Lytle of Akron was arraigned Wednesday as part of the case.
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Jack’ Lytle
Akron
Wooster
Lytle
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