Rittman Homecoming Draws Large Turnout Over Four Days
The Rittman homecoming celebration spans four days with nearly 3,000 at a boxing show Monday night. The 1939-40 school year opens with 796 pupils registered Tuesday. high school 197. Regular classes begin Wednesday as grades file in, and Foster Swope is elected president with Harold Snyder vice president and Dorothy Aurand secretary-treasurer. Frederick Ebbs plans dual bands and a possible NEOTA invitation for the football and concert bands.
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Rittsman Homecoming Draws Large Local Crowd
Funeral services for Mrs. Pris cilla Steele, 69, were held at A. L. Ebert Funeral Home with Rev. Hendrickson officiating. She lived with daughter Mrs. Shook, was a former Massillon State Hospital nurse, and is survived by five grandchildren. The piece also covers Rittman Homecoming events, a bountiful alumni banquet, a softball tournament, a large amateur contest, an open air service, and community festivities including parades, contests, and a band performance.
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Priscilla Steele
Tracy ‘Bhook
Massillon State Hospital
Mrs. Shook
Steele
Tillnois
Rittman
Shook
Rittman Central Park
J.C. Meyer
Willard Hilty
A. Garver
W. Clouse
E. & Hendrickson
C. J. McGee
Ralph Immel
Frances Ted
Harper
Robert Dull
Er McGee
Ces Burger
Esther Sp
C. B. Shook
Rittman Alumni Association
T. W
Willard Alee Eee Bat Harard
Margaret Hilty
Virginia Madison
Baker
Ohio
Rittman High
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O. M. Spade
Wally Heffelman
América
Pete Hessidence
Tompkins
Poe
Bob Simonton
Andy Rosenberg
Bud Hoover
Breece
Heffelman
Joe McGorry
Jack Boyce
Paul Barrett
Ohio Oil Co
Central Park
Ww. W. Schwartz
Rittman Church Council
James Stem
Albert Henry
Father Farrell
F. G. Imhoff
Cleveland
CG. J. McGee
Rittman City Band
Recreation Field
Food Prices Jump With Heavy Buying In Wartime
The article notes European conflict effects in Rittman with sharp rises in sugar and flour as wholesalers and retailers cite heavy buying. No wheat shortage, but demand strains distribution. some stores cap sugar purchases. Meats hold firm aside from cheaper grades. canned goods see big stock-up purchases. Sugar trades at 1.50 per 25 pounds amid volatile price changes.
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Real Estate Mortgages in Wayne County August 1938
Real estate mortgages recorded in Wayne county for August total 144,321 dollars across 72 entries. Rittman Savings Bank shows six mortgages totaling 8,100 dollars, while First Federal Savings & Loan Association leads with 22 mortgages totaling 33,365 dollars.
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Wayne County Abstract Co
Rittman Savings Bank
First Federal Savings & Loan Association
Wie dener divorce hearing set for Saturday
The divorce case of Ralph F. Wiedener of Rittman versus Odessa Wiedener of Wooster Ohio is assigned for hearing on Saturday September 9. Attorney C E Rhonemus represents the case.
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Ralph F. Wiedener
Rittman
Odessa Weidener
Wooster
Ohio
C. E. Rhonemus
Birth at Wadsworth Hospital Sunday morning
Mr and Mrs A J Grant of 18 North Third Street welcomed a daughter born at Wadsworth Hospital on Sunday morning September 3.
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A. J. Grant
North Third St
Wadsworth Hospital
Rebels Edge Shreve Red Men 7-3 in ten innings
The Rittman Rebels traveled to Shreve Sunday and edged Shreve Red Men 7-3 in a ten inning ball game. The score was tied 3-3 going into the tenth. The Rebels captured the win with a double, three singles and a base on balls in the final frame. Haldiman pitched well with solid defense behind him. The Red Men were older and more experienced, but the home town boys played sharp to win.
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Wayne County Fair Promises Big Entertainment and Races
Wayne County's 90th annual fair opens September 12 for four days with Col Jack Raum's Circus and the Raum Daredevil Show as the evening spectacle. Nine harness races offer 2800 in premiums, plus bicycle and pony races, 1100+ Junior Fair entries, and 1600 in daily gate prizes. Entries close September 9. cattle and horse parades are scheduled, with art displays and vocational demonstrations throughout Educational Hall.
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Gas Co Appoints New Home Economist in Ohio District
The Ohio Fuel Gas Company names Miss Jean McCullough as Home Service representative for Rittman and nearby towns. A Chicago native and Miami University graduate in Home Economics, she will reside in Elyria and offer consultations on domestic science, kitchen planning, and club talks. Public consultations are invited.
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Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Rittman
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Chicago
Miami University
Elyria
Reunion To Be Held Sunday At Guilford Township Hall
The annual reunion of Center Guilford School District No. 6 in Medina county will be held Sunday Sept 10 at Guilford Township Hall, one-fourth mile east of the old school site. A noon picnic dinner is planned and attendees with Alka-Seltzer Song Books are asked to bring them for an old-fashioned singing school afternoon featuring readings by Mrs. Nettle Ritter of Medina.
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Medina County
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Nettle Ritter
Medina
Electric kitchen demo at Marion Reserve Power Co
Nearly 150 persons attended the modern kitchen demonstration by Miss Bess Harris of Edison General Electric Co. at the Marion Reserve Power Co. offices on Main Street. Harris prepared foods to show all electric kitchen advantages. Prizes included measuring spoons and an electric alarm clock as grand prize. Twelve percolettes and six picnic kits were awarded to participating housewives.
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Edisoh General Electric Co
Marion Reserve Power Co
N.main
Shopping Early for Farm Leases and Loans
Farm tenants and laborers with next year’s leases can save money by shopping early for livestock and equipment. The Farm Security Administration advises planning to avoid rushes. Rehabilitation loans, five years at five percent, help borrowers without credit start productive, independent farming.
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Farm Security Administration
Edwin G. Tibts
Parm
Security Administration
Homecoming Scene Highlights and Parade Winners
Scenes from the Homecoming celebration feature top winners in a ladies balloon blowing contest led by Betty Rauschenberg and Geraldine Adams among others. The bottom scene shows a pet parade with judges and Richard Sterrick beside his winning sheep on display.
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Henry Tompkins
J. Bain
Bill Strimlan
Esther Wilson
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Andra Pizhita
Nina Sparks
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