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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1927

Page

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Ford Car Stolen at Karnival Grounds

After surveying about 225 cars at the carnival grounds near the B and O tracks last Saturday evening, thieves stole a 1917 Ford touring car owned by John Vaughn. The car was later found in a ditch on the new Wadsworth Road near the overhead bridge with fuel in the tank and the engine warm. The missing tool kit was not recovered. A Chrysler sedan owned by S. W. Jones of Blacheyville was recovered on the Wadsworth road early Sunday after being missed at Wooster Saturday evening. it had been abandoned after a wire leading to the distributor broke and the engine stopped. A three pound package of Weiners bought by Zones was found in the car the next day.

John Vaughn Here Wadsworth Road S. W. Jones Blacheyville Wooster Zon¢s

Local Carnival a Financial and Community Success

The fire company led carnival events and a balloon campaign last week, with $331.80 raised for the organization. After about $100 in expenses, profits remain. Balloon sales brought in $81.30 over three nights, and $455.29 sits in the fire company bank. Members contributed wages for the first month’s practice toward the fund to purchase equipment.

Ed Mills Carnival Company the Fire Company

Gonser Funerae Held Sunday

The funeral forMiss May Gonser aged 47 was held Sunday at nine in the home of her sister Mrs Will Holderbaum. She had lived a time under care of her sister Mrs Harpster. Complications of diseases caused her death Friday. She is survived by a son and two sisters. Rev. R J Platter conducted the services. Interment followed at New Bedford cemetery near Millersburg beside her mother who died last year.

May Gonser Will Holderbaum Haseen Harpster R. J. Platter New Bedford Cemetery Millersburg

Justice Court Busy in Barberton Week Ending September 1

Justice of the Peace court in Barberton handled seven civil cases in the week ending September 1. By Tuesday, two cases had been heard. Attorney Castleberry, a mayoral candidate, transacted business in the Justice of the Peace court on Tuesday.

Justice of Peace Centre William Shackleford Castleberry Barberton Justice Of‘peace “Court

Deputy Keiner Asked to Resign Amid Sheriff Jacot Conference

Sheriff Jacot notified Deputy John Keiner of Orrville that his services as deputy are no longer needed after a set date. Keiner reportedly refused to resign, saying he will be fired, amid tensions in the Wayne County sheriff’s force. Keiner left Wooster for his home after the meeting and later announced he was fired.

Albert Fo Jacdt Court House John Keiner Orrville Wayne ‘County Get I Reiner Wooster Jacot Keiner Bucher George Ewing Ewing

Fess and Donahey Likely Candidates for Senate Nomination

Columbus dispatch notes Simeon D. Fess openly ready for a six year Senate term while Governor Vic Donahey appears poised to seek the Democratic nomination. Donahey has not affirmed a run but signs hint at a race, with no decision yet on remaining in politics or moving to private business.

Columbus Ohio U. S Simeon D. Fess Cassett Vic Donahey Fess Senate

George Keckler Dead After Pneumonia Illness

George Keckler, 60, died at the local hospital Wednesday morning after a short illness of under a week. He is survived by his wife and one son. The family, formerly of Rittman, had resided at 318 North Lyman Street. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Hilliard-Tjns funeral home, conducted by Rev. C. B. Etter.

George Keckler Wada Cleveland Lyman jFunera’ Services Hilliard T C. B. Etter Kecklers Rittman Hkere

Complete List of Village of Rittman Candidacies

The full list of candidates for the fall election in Rittman was filed with Clerk Frank Aultrof Wayne County. Petitions include Mayor John Bender and William Shackleford. Clerk Gilenn Ziegler. Treasurer William Brenneman. Marshal Ernest Blough Charles Heffelman Edward F. Mills and William Abeebarer. Council Ray Ashbrook Charles Creeaver Joseph Trown James Bruny G H Clippinger Walter Jo yohn Z Isenberger John Kepler C D Petit H A Ruckel John J Vial Harry Wells John Wenger Anron Woit Public Affairs H C Brenneman Joseph C Landis Ed Newberry Wed Ritter Frank Smith. Board of Education Charles Newman Clifford Shook A H S Squibbs Milton Township Trustee Dell Hart Ernest McConnell George Moyer Edward Musser Clerk Howard L Graham. Constable E E Mills. Justice of the Peace Wm M Shacl Board of Education S M Hort Thomas E McConahey C C Steiner Mr and Mrs Jobo Ramsler Mrs Minnie Feisly Sterling and Mrs Levi Rauschenbarg visited Manefield for a few days.

William Brenneman Marshal—Ernest Blough Charles Heffelman Edward F. Mills Willam—Abeebarer Ray Ashbrook Charles Creaver Joseph_Trown James Bruny G. H. Clippinger Walter J6yohn Z. Isenberger John Kepler C. D. Petit H. A. Ruckel John J. Vial Harry Wells John Wenger Anron Woit H. C Thomas E.mcconahey C C.J. Steiner

Infantile paralysis checked as cases decline in Ohio

Goumbus Ohio September 20 There is considerable exaggeration in circles about infantile paralysis says Dr J B Morger state director of health While recognizing danger from the disease it is rapidly being suppressed and the danger is not as great as two or seven weeks ago Out of 270 cases reported for August 9 were in the western half of the state only four south of the Knox Goshosten Fuscarawas and Balmont counties Many schools have closed and this action generally approved by state health authorities Cooler weather will tend to check the disease and with the coming of cold weather all danger should be passed.

Goumbus Ohio Atatto J. B. Morger Knox Goshosten Fuscarawas Balmont

Tax Rates to Be Fixed for Rittman Areas

Rittman village and Rittman Village School will hold tax-rate sessions on Thursday September 22 at 1 30 PM in the county auditor’s office. Milton Township and Milton Township School sessions follow on the same day at 1 00 PM. Local taxpayers urged to attend. Also noted is the relocation of Mr and Mrs C B Joles to Akron where Mr Joles will work as an engineer for General Rubber Co.

Rittman Village Ritt‘tan Village Milton Township C. B. Joles Akron

42nd Annual Session at Akron

The 42nd annual session of the United Brethren in Christ Church convened at First U B Church Akron September 14 to 18 with Bishop AR Clippinger preaching. Sixty two charges in all, many rural and Bethel churches, and changes in office and pastors. Next session planned for Canton in September 1928.

I Waat Ohid Conference of the United Brethren In Christ Church Leld AR Ciippinger Conférance J. S. Kendall J. 2. Connor Ashland Ohio Easton Sterling Jennie Metzgar D.w.—Shupe A. E. Fair Grover Smith Rittman First U. B E. L. Ortt U. Be Canton

Convene Next Week Program For Wayne Women Union Event

The annual convention of the Wayne Woman's Temperance Union will convene here Wednesday September 28. Local chapters will host visitors with a full schedule including devotions, reports, officer elections, memorial service, and speeches by W A Schrother and Elizabeth Peck.

Womaey Fesperance Union of Wayne ‘Caan Orginization Jennie Miller Burbank Mittman A. Garver Chris. Matthews Fredrickaburgs RR. Mayberry Mra WN. Donata Mustle Vong J. R. Burgin Ortt Mra. A. HK Miller Wooster Litto Union Karv Magle John Mans Rittman L. T. L Mitida-Hickin Ruste Meade Peck Ashtabula County Beth Prayare Muate Tori W. A. Schrother Lengua Canton Eilith Peck Cleveland Rave Mra. Griffith

Civil Service Exam Post Office Clerks for Rittman Ohio

A civil service exam for village carrier and clerks at the Rittman Ohio post office is announced by the Sixth United States Civil Service District. Applications must reach the Cincinnati office by October 6, 1987. Eligible candidates aged 18 to 45 are encouraged to apply and may request blanks at the post office.

Rittman Ohio United “States Civil Service District Cincinnati Rittman Ty Civil ‘Service U. S Civil: Service Board

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Ford Justice Court Fess and Donahey Chas. W. Rife Ewes Tess GeOen Albert T. Real Rizefigheef Lst Frank Aultrof Wayne John Bender Wiliam Shackleford Gilenn Ziegler Jobo‘ Ramsler Minnie Feisly Levi-Rauschenbarg Manefleid Miss Ie Goes Zidane Oye Pa” Trew Orrville, Was & Saale Nad. Mra Nam Shackleford Tees
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