Prizes to be awarded at Rittman Dalton game Sept 19
Prizes include a 1952 Chevrolet 4 door deluxe sedan a Hamilton Beach mixer a Bendix dryer a RCA table radio a Goodyear power mower a Sunbeam coffee maker a deluxe bicycle and a Toastmaster toaster to be given away at the Rittman Dalton football game on Sept 19. Underwriting expenses of the canceled homecoming remain unmet and tickets are urged for sale next week and at the game with ticket stubs and money due in. The homecoming committee meets Monday at 8 15 p.m. at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Beach
Bendix
Goodyear
Sunbeam
Rittman- Dalton
Rittman
Bob Bodager
Edith Jones
Police Arrest Boys For Five Robberies
Police Chief Charles Heffleman announced the capture of two youths aged 15 and 16 who confessed to five robberies dating from June and July. They admitted stealing $398 from Hogan's Grocery, $22.50 from B and W Oil, items from Ohio Edison, and money and goods from Wadsworth School. They were remanded to Medina County Probate Court after brief hearings, with detectives noting juvenile status and careful clue work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Heffleman
Heffleman
Hogan's Grocery
B & W Oil Company
Ohio Edison Company
Wadsworth School
Myron T. Brenneman
Cloyd Derhammer
Medina County
Local Birth Announcements for September Entries
Mr and Mrs Emil Firis announce a 9 lb 10 oz son born Friday September 5 at 180 East Sunset Drive. Mr and Mrs Elmer Smith report a son Mark Douglas 8 lb 6 oz born Friday September 5 at 15 S Second St. Mr and Mrs Karl Kohler of New Philadelphia announce daughter Susan Darlene born August 27 at Uhrichville hospital to mother Harietta Wright. Mr and Mrs James Cassidy Rittman announce a boy born September 4 and Mr and Mrs Ernest Howell Rittman report a girl born September 4. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Starling of Doylestown announce a son born September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Firis
East Sunset Drive
Elmer Smith
S. Second St
Mark Douglas
Karl Kohler
New Philadelphia
Susan Darlene
Uhrichville Hospital
Harietta Wright
Carroll C. Wright
Fredrick St
James Cassidy
Rittman
Ernest Howell Rittman
Benjamin Starling
Doylestown
Police News on Drunk Driving Fine for Sam Hatten
Sam Hatten was charged with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated and fined 75 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hatten
Meeting Postponed for Sew and So Club
The Sew and So Club meeting set for Friday has been postponed to Friday September 12. Members are advised to note the new date and time, with the location unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew and So
Norris Keating Wins Big at Beagle Show with Susie
Norris Keating earned three ribbons at the Northern Ohio Beagle Specialty in Euclid with his beagle Susie, a fielder champion. Susie won first place in the parade of champions and placed second in both the 13 inch novice female class and the 13 inch field trial class, in her first show after limited training.
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Norris Keating
Cleveland Indians
St Louis
Euclid
Sanders Susie
Susie
American Kennel Club
Keating
Terre Haute
Ind
Indianapolis
Phil
Tenn
Huntington
Qva
Adams County
Ohio
School Opens Monday With Preparations In Wayne County
Students prepare for an 8 30 a m Monday opening as teachers meet at the high school and plan to meet with building principals for room setup. September 15 opening plans proceed per W H Hauenstein with a final sanction due Friday at 8 pm in the education office of the Wayne County courthouse after a joint policy meeting by school boards and county health officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W H Hauensteim
Wayne County
Rittman Game With Milleysburg Canceled For Saturday
Rittman’s scheduled contest with Milleysburg has been canceled by Milleysburg. Hueburg will host Kent State high school in place of Rittman. The Rittman squad won their first scheduled game with Dayton on September 19.
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Rittman
Milleysburg
Millersburg
Hueburg
Kent State High
Ritman
Daiton
The Press Delivers Local News For Community And Friends
The Press covers community events and local happenings, keeping residents informed about neighbors, city updates, and shared interests through concise reporting.
No New Polio Cases In Last Two Weeks County report
No new polio cases in two weeks says Dr E E Kleinschmidt county health commissioner. No new cases in the Rittman Sterling Marshallsville Doylestown and Creston area after three summer peaks. Early August saw 17 Wayne County cases. subsequent weeks declined to one in early September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E Kleinschmidt
Rittman Press
Rittman
Sterling
Marshallsville
Doylestown
Creston
Wayne County
City seeks delay on phone rate hike hearing
Ohio Public Utilities Commission will be asked to postpone the proposed telephone rate increase. City solicitor C E Rhonemus will file the request on behalf of the city council and Chamber of Commerce, citing a likely October hearing on phone service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
Columbus
C E Rhonemus
Chamber of Commerce
Wrights Attend Thompson Family Reunion at North Royalt
Mr and Mrs Carroll Wright and daughter Cynthia attended the Thompson reunion at North Royalt Sunday in the town hall near the park. Forty members voted to retain all officers for the coming year and to hold the 1953 reunion at the same venue on the last Sunday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Wright
Cynthia
North Royalt
Special Hearing Called on Rent Control Next Monday
Mayor calls a special hearing on rent control for next Monday. Council moves and debates extend rent control to April 30 1953. Veterans and union representatives urge relief while landlords warn of red tape. Council clarifies contract changes on Maplewood sewer lines and future procedures.
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Homer Moore
Moss Robinson
John Hodovan, Jr
Bill Gordy
Control Board
Hoover
Maplewood Street
Wade Rohrer
Cat Returns Home After Jumping On School Desk
A lost cat named Tabbie wanders into a Press office and leaps onto a school desk, attracting attention as it appears in a school mood. Mrs Steiner recognizes the feline and reunites it with Marsha Bartlett, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Bartlett, ending the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabbie
C. J. Steiner
Marsha
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Akron’s
Children's Hospital
Wayne Garver
Wadsworth
C. B. Parett
Albert Goffinet
Clarence Kunkler
Parett
Charles Culp
Kunkler
E Rhonemus
Cat
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