Assault on Helen Sommer Sparks Abduction Inquiry
Miss Helen Sommer, 19, of south of Rittman, reported being kidnapped after two men forced her into a car near Route 94 between Rittman and Orrville. She described two male suspects, taken to woods near Orrville, released after about an hour, with authorities continuing the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Sommer
Rittman
Miss Somer
Chease
Orrville, S
Miss Sommer
Hoover Girls
Alfred Gordon
O J Shong
Marie Ertin
Boxboard Reopens At Ohio Plant Increasing Production
Ohio Boxboard Co. resumes operations with the night shift speeding up output after a three month shutdown. The printing department and two mills run smoothly as the reorganized office staff relocates from other state locations. First pay checks forthcoming, signaling a return to normal life for Wayne County’s largest employer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Boxboard Co
Wayne County
Elsie Janis to Perform for Boys at Cleveland Legion Convention
Elsie Janis known as the famed “Over There” star will headline the American Legion national convention in Cleveland. A parade of champions and a volunteer program will honor her service to the troops with appearances by Rittman and Wayne county Legionnaires and uniforms funded by local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Janis
Syélafid
Elsie ‘Janie
Javeland
Ecehs
Legion
Sesus
Dwaddl- 1
Star- of Care
Cleveland
Rittman
Wayne County Legionnaires
Rittman Post
Amer
Ean
Charles Caid
Tallor
Outfitters
Agenl
Jnn
Shreve
Elton Pal
Bricker To Speak Tonight In Wooster Campaign Kickoff
Republican governor candidate Attorney General John Bricker addresses Wayne county at the Wooster City Opera House for his sole campaign appearance. County Chairman Marlon Graven presides as about 60 Lincoln Republican club members from Rittman and other officers join Chas. Rohrer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bricker
Ohio
Wooster City Opera House
Wayne County
Marlon Graven
Bricker
Rittmaim
Chas. Rohrer
Lincoln Republican Club
Ohio Driver License Law Set to Take Effect October 1
Frank West, registrar of motor vehicles, explains the new Driver's License Law effective October 1, 1936. Every Ohio driver must have a license, issued by the county Deputy Registrar, with examinations for some applicants and penalties up to 600 dollars or six months in jail for driving without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank West
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
State Highway Patrol
Peron
Ately
Straits Named To Head Legion
Straits H W of Rittman was elected commander of the Howard A. Bair post of the American Legion at its annual meeting in the Legion hall. He will also serve as service officer. Retiring commander W W Bodager and other officers were named for the post with installation planned at the next county meeting in Orrville on October 14.
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HW. OH Straits
Rittman Barber
Howard A. Bair
American Legion
Legion Hall
W. W. Bodager
J. J. Tilson
Chas. A. Snyder
Stearns
C. I. Tohrer
Joseph Sheryick
Richard A. Clayton
H. H. Straits
Charles J. Rohbery
A. Mc Wenger
H. A.heffelman
H. B.“Breece
Toca
Iticera
Orryilié
Wittman
Cooch Young
Doyaho
Tanner
Macrne
Dillander
Weahber
Masog
Thomas
Rehm
Crummel
Young
Tunner
Amstutz
Orrville
Frances Burger Heads R H S Senior Class
Frances Burger was elected president of the Rittman High School senior class with Margaret Swartz as vice president and Betty Miller as secretary treasurer. Elaine Daniels was elected freshman president with John Stucner as vice president, a tie for secretary treasurer triggered a new election. The first social event was a plenary rehearsal dance at a grove near town and at the high school auditorium.
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Rittman High School
Frances Burger
Margaret Swartz
Betty Miller
Elaine Daniels
John Stucner
Htrtr
Harvey Cleckner Buried Thursday
Funeral services for Harvey N Cleckner a 69 year old Higlong resident of Doylestown were held Thursday at 2:30 PM at Frase funeral home with Rev A G Whiteman officiating. Interment was in Chestnut HM cemetery. He died Monday evening after a tought ness. He had been confined to his home two months. Survived by three sons Raymond of Doylestown Nelson of Wadsworth and Esles of Northfield and a daughter Mrs Kiytia Hollis of Doylestown.
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Harvey N Cleckner
Higlong
Doylestown
Frase
A. G Whiteman
M. B. Church
Chestnut HM Cemetery
Cleckner
Raymond
Nelson
Wadsworth
Esles
Northfield
Mrs
Kiytia
Hollis
Rittman Orrville Open. opening football clash Saturday
The Indians of Rittman High face the Red Riders of Orrville in the season opener Saturday at 2:30 in Rittman’s new stadium off N Flrat street. A festive band, strong fan support, and veteran leaders mix with 13 player squads as both teams announce tentative lineups for the debut.
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Indians
Rittman High
Red Riders
Orrville
Rittman
N. Flrat Sr
Lawrence Chambers
Wooster College
Young
Riders
Grange to Hold Annual Inspection Friday Night
Grange hall in the Realty block on the Square will host the annual inspection Friday at 8 30 p m Deputy County Master J W Train will witness the balanced program and inspect books and attendance records Ira Melyn Bechy lecturer in charge with a Grand Orchestra selection Alvin Steiner vocal duet Darla Steele and Rutle Kanengeier educational talk Orpha Flath Grange Orchestra will perform E E McConmetl delivers an agricultural talk
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Rittman Grange
Grange Hall
J. W. Train
Ira
Melyn Bechy
Grand Orchestra
Alvin Steiner
Darla Steele
Rutle-Kanengeier
Timber Crashes as Alley Opening Plans Stir Keglers
Timbers crash and excitement rises as Armand Goffitiat announces the opening of his Ideal Alleys on Monday night. The community buzzes about the bowling clan that frequents the alleys and the potential for a strong season and local organization.
Births and Social Notes from the Daily Record
Fragmentary notes show birth announcements and social items mentioning individuals and family events. Readable names appear in partial form among stray phrases, indicating a local society section with personal milestones.
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Helen Sommer
Ed Mills
George Morgan
Othe Sra
Marshal Alergan
J H. Maysr
Akron
Boxboard
Elsie
Wooster
John W. Bricker
Straits
Majnora
Guardian Alto
Harvey Cleckner
Osse Rittman Orrville
Pos
Robert Simonton
LE Alleman
Hdna McGee
LT I. Demlow
Floyd Miller
LG Armatutz
Clyde Wertz
LG Bertram Yochhorn
Q Scherry
Glenn Turner
Ce Merle Heffelman
RG Congdon
Richard Castor
RG Ledale Amatutz
RT Ellsworth
Ronald Boling
Hadertacher
Willam Newberry
Q Yonto
Ward Yarman
Varry Ditch
Tit Seckel
John Ganunel
RH Frey
Robert Woat
Richard Houck
FP Demlow
Grange
Rittmian
Sterling
Breth
Ren
Aya Feeke
Robert
Adaughter
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