Rittman Press nostalgia and local notes in wartime era
Thirty years ago The Rittman Press began its run as Hitler and Mussolini faced jail while local figures like former coach Tibby Young returned from Army camp. Virginia Gebhart placed third in Miss Ollo contest. firemen and the high school band joined a parade. A note on safety from Uncle Sam's Alvin Steiner warns tree wrapping causes harm. Wayne County candidate totals, Silver Dollar nights, and local booster pride cap the page.
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Hitler
Mussolini
Virginia Gebhart
Carrie Beichler Dies At Sterling
Carrie Beichler 68 lifelong Sterling resident died Sunday of heart disease after a five week illness. A former post office clerk and correspondent for local papers she was active in civic groups including the Milton Township Garden Club. Funeral at Sterling United Brethren Church with burial in Seville conducted by Ebert Funeral Home. Pallbearers named. no close relatives except cousins.
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Carrie Beichler
Sterling
Post Office
Akron Times-Press
Beichler
Milton Twp Garden Club
Wadsworth Municipal Hospital
Wadsworth
Rebecca Jane
Sterling United Brethren Church
A E. Grubb
Seville
Ebert Futvéral
Miss Beichler
Rittman Press
Medina Gazette
Akron Beacon Journal
Mrs. Magdalena Wald Dies at 73 at Son's Home
Mrs Magdalena Wald 73 widow of Joseph Wald died at 10 p m Monday at her son Joseph N State street after a three day illness She is survived by four sons Henry Sterling Herman Detroit Mich Joseph and Charles Rittman Funeral services were held this morning at St Ann's Catholic Church Father J T Farrell officiating Burial was in St Ann's Cemetery Kert Funeral Home in charge
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Magdalena Wald
Joseph Wald
Joseph
N. State Sr
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Henry
Sterling
Herman
Detroit
Mich
Charles
Rittman
St. Ann's Catholic Church
Father J T Farrell
St. Ann's Cemetery
Kert Funeral Home
Mrs Ida Stuckey 74 Dead At Green Township Home
Mrs Ida Stuckey 74 wife of Henry Stuckey died Wednesday morning at the family home in Green Township. She is survived by her husband three daughters Grace Buicey Mary Burkey Ruth Hartzler and son Henry Ward six grandchildren three brothers Albert Sherman Shatmurman Fouch Funeral services Saturday at 2:30 at the family home Rev DeLauter of Sulphur Springs officiating Burial in Smithville Cemetery Leickheim and Frey Funeral Home in charge
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Ida Stuckey
Henry Stuckey
Green Township
Henrry
Grace Buicey
Sterling
Mary Burkey
Rittman
Ruth Hartzler Ofster
Henry Ward
Pittsburgh
Albert
Sherman
Sha Tmurman Fouch
DeLauter
Sul
Flora Stenney Roberts Funeral Held in Wooster
The sister of Mrs. A. L. Ebert died in Wooster and funeral services for Flora Stenney Roberts were held at 31 College Ave Wooster. Dr W W Dawkins and Dr Win Bryne assisted in the services conducted at the home on Wednesday afternoon.
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Flora Stenney
Roberts
C. C. Gault
College Ave
Wooster
Www. Dawkins
Win
Bryve
Rittman
Roy Weiling Named Pres. Of Rittman Council
Rittman Democrat Roy Weiling, reelection candidate, named president pro tem of the council after Frank Scrlup resigned to move to Wooster. Weiling has chaired the street committee.
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Roy Weiling
Pres
Rittman Council
Roy Welling Rittman
Council
Frank Scrlup
Wooster
Wayne County Fair hits records with over $21 thousand receipts
Wayne County fair closed Saturday with total receipts estimated around $21,000, the highest ever. Attendance reached 49,183 for the week, far above 1939 levels, while expenses rose due to higher cattle premiums labor costs and added weekend programs. Secretary Walter Buss noted profit not yet known pending bills.
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Wayne County
Walter J Buss
Buss
Hurley Sues for Divorce in Kentucky Case
Everett Hurley of Rittman files for divorce from Charlotte Vanhouse Hurley of Ft. Gay claiming gross neglect and adultery. He alleges she is a minor and has been associating with other men while posing as single, with the marriage having taken place at Louisa Kentucky on December 16 1938.
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Everett Hurley
Rittman
Charlotte Vanhouse Hurley
Ft. Gay
Www USA
Louisa
Creston Estate Inventory Totals 15761.44 Valued
Ethel M. Allen as executor files probate inventory showing chattels 575 dollars accounts 3636.44 and real estate 11550 total 15761.44. Appraisers are W W Newberry Dr W E Hatfield and Thomas Ewing. Partnership accounts of Drs Allen and Foster show assets and liabilities with a net value of 3155.59.
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Ethel M. Allen
van I. Allen
Creston
W W. Newberry
W. E. Hatfield
Thomas Ewing
Drs Allen and
Foster
Quotes About Value and Aging from Wilde and Spencer
A compact pair of aphorisms contrasts Wilde on pricing with true value and Spencer on aging with continued play. The quotes juxtapose material perspective against joyful living and enduring youth through activity.
The Rittman Press Starts 30th Year of Publication
The Rittman Press today begins its thirtieth year of publication. The note recalls its founding date of Sept 18 1922 and extends greetings to loyal readers. It reflects on its long community relationship and ongoing mission to serve the area.
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Lehman Opposes Excess Revenue Use in State Budget
Cleveland newspaper reports Ohio lawmaker Lehman calls for keeping a large surplus tax funds in state reserves rather than boosting revenue or funding programs. He cites rising federal costs and tax law since the surplus grows. He declines to propose divvying the surplus to municipalities or schools, saying the decision is difficult.
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Cleveland
Bckets
Ohio Legisl
Whyne
Lehman
Labeurg
Fires Hit Rittman: Car Blaze and Warehouse Fire
Rittman firemen responded to two blazes this week near the department. Sunday morning a car owned by Frank Kints caught fire after sparks ignited upholstery, causing a total loss and drawing a crowd near a church. Monday in the Ohio Boxboard stock bay a blaze destroyed paper and stock, smoldering in several spots before containment.
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City
Burnie Witseix
Frank Kints
Sirean Wilson
Sheldem Ave
Ohio
County CE Rally Plans and October Camp Retreat
The Wayne County CE program plans a fall rally at Baston United Brethren Church on Sunday evening November 2 with chairman Raymond Wilson Pauline Gerber and Rev A S Ropenberger leading. About ninety young people attended Camp Crag Retreat weekend with speakers including Raymond Reichel Wooster and Preyeree Pind.
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Wm. Schlup
West Liberty Street
Wodeter
Ontaire
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Camp Crag
Bintan A. Reichel
Wooster
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Preyeree Pind
Legion Requests Scrap Metal Drive For National Defense
The American Legion branch asks residents to donate scrap metal iron zinc copper and other metals for the war effort. Volunteers will collect from homes, with Legion members visiting to pick up items. leave name and address with local businesses listed including The Rittman Press and several shops in Ohio.
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Legion
Births and Injury Report From Wadsworth Hospital
A daughter, Sandra Kay, born to Mr and Mrs Bennie Winkler of Pri fay on September 12 at Wadsworth Municipal Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Alvin Bain announce daughter Gloria Dianne born September 13 at the same hospital. Kenneth Ott suffered severe cuts on his right ring finger. doctor expects possible loss of finger and he will be off work for a week.
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Sandra Kay
Bennie Winkler
Prifay
Wadsworth, Municipal Hospital
James
Alvin Bain
Geughter
Gloria Dianne
Wadsworth Municipal Hospital
Kenneth Ott
Friday Under Lights Limits Hope For Riman Indians
Friday night preview notes the Riman Indians show limited action against visiting Millersburg as coach Mall plans to load the lineup for a season opener. Star QB Kitts faces uncertain status with competing reports on his availability and overall team depth remains a concern.
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Rittman High Indians
Millersburg
Deaek Ashe
Fudtuean
Riman Indians
Simestag
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