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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
5
An inventive Sterline man, Jim Morr, uses his front porch as a garage to store his car and avoid building a separate structure. He built a ground to porch runway so the car can back out for trips, explaining the plan works for any family with limited space.
Seven bonds valued at 7500 dollars vanished from a safety deposit box at a Medina county bank. Officials say the bonds belonged to the Old Phoenix National Bank and were pledged as county funds. The loss involves Medina county officials and multiple banks in the area.
The Midian County commissioners approved a 7500 dollar bond purchase. Prosecutor Seysagus alleges personal liability of the commissioners and vows to seek court action to prevent using public funds. The bank demands repayment while the court must decide who bears the loss.
Several Rittman merchants have begun attachment proceedings before Mayor Shackleford against Roy Williams formerly of the Qhw Salt Co. Williams now in Union Star Missouri. About $140 is due on claims by Galehouse and Wein agency and the money is paid in installments for unsatisfied property. The case is set for hearing on February 17.
Ada Jones, famed soprano of popular songs and ballads, headlines a one night appearance at the Opera House on October. Her company and accompanists will join her for a rare live show in which she will perform a mix of operetta style numbers and modern hits.
A local event invites patrons to guess how long three lobby candles will burn from 6 30 PM. Participants should write their name and the hours minutes and seconds until the candle goes out for a chance to win prizes including ten dollars first prize and movie tickets.
A damaged notice advertises four tickets free for any child under 13 with a coupon and coins presented at a window. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Report outlines the ritual turnover with Walter W Smithy of Wodstarels as president for one year and John Oller continuing as president for a year. New successors named for two year terms will take office in January, replacing current Sidnéry Smith Ouer and Ae Ds Shade as they transition.
Partial OCR text describes a Saturday ceremony performed by Rev. Platte at a Presbyterian church. Names such as Rickhbadehte, Ay creak, Mathewson, Winkler, and others from Sterling appear, with garbled affiliations and clergy.
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