23 Sep 1926
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1926
Page
1
Deputy Sheriff leads raid on Orrville road area netting 300 gallons of liquor. A parked truck near Reiner’s property was stopped Wednesday night after an officer observed the load. The driver was taken into custody and jailed. Local authorities continued investigation.
Renewed interlake effort in Rittman and surrounding area seeks to gauge public interest in lake development. Local business places and residents are told the plan could proceed if feasibility is given, with filings on record in town offices as supporters advocate moving forward.
The council met Monday evening with the mayor, clerk, solicitor and all members present. A resolution to place a signal in the middle of Main Street was approved. The mayor presented fines and licenses for August, with revenue reported as 1,342,500 collected and noted.
Mrs Ezra Harpster of this place will appear on the Orrville WCTU program Friday afternoon delivering a reading. She will share the platform with Mrs Lulu Loveland Shepard of Utah, noted as a leading WoCOT worker for Ammeliga.
Short notes describe property movements in Florida with minor effects on Ritt Mrs. Pgrnard. Details are fragmentary but indicate land or asset transfers and limited impact on local figures. Names and specifics are unclear due to OCR errors.
Fragmentary notes describe damage in a coastal district after a recent hurricane. Mentions Nan and a sister of Joles amid unclear context and scattered words.
Ambiguous report details a Sunday tie between Rittman and Smithville in a high school style league. Mentions a 3 to 3 score and upcoming games, with Akron and Philadelphia Tire of Akron named as entrants.
New eastbound B and O trains operate from Friday noon on the new tracks. Old rails will be removed soon. Passenger traffic and freights feel the effect. A baby boy named by A G McGraw and JL was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs A G McGraw of Chicago. The mother will be remembered locally.
A minister identified as Rev W N Barton, who has led the UB church for three years, submitted his resignation and is assigned to Dover Ohio for the next year. A conference was held in Akron last week regarding the transition. New assignments include Rev EL prtt to Rittman and Rev Bai to Lakefork among others. Community members and families are responding to the changes as administrative duties shift.
Fragmentary OCR reads as district officials issue notices about classroom use and student supervision. It references the superintendent and county board of education and mentions timely notices for high school students and related policy actions.
A resident of Smithvisors was struck in her home on Wednesday and left unable to move. Authorities believe the incident may be linked to a radio aerial incident, with Dr Shellene and Mr Luedeman named among those connected. The injured woman is under care and reported to be recovering at press time.
A fragmentary item notes a Toreador event with a four wheel theme and Branigey Hall as a venue. It mentions popular pricing and a bid process, hinting at a notable sale or auction connected to the show.
On the HB and GO lines observers note a dangerous crossing being upgraded with double tracking. Officials consider an automatic crossing and monitor safety measures as work proceeds.
The article reports a club dinner on the Qualman property and notes on peach varieties at Lance Bros. The piece describes peach weights around 3 to 4 pounds and mentions a larger fruit of roughly 1 4 pounds, with tape used for circumference and references to successors and local growers in Rittman.
The final opportunity this week for county teachers without a certificate to take the examination is provided. A special session, the last of the year, will be held in the high school building starting at 7 30 oclock.
Rittman’s tax levy for 1926 was established at 19.60 mills with a 4s 1960 mill adjustment against 1980 for 1925, a slight decrease. The school district received more of a 5 decrease, while Milton township will keep the 1925 rate of 33.60 mills. Citizens may feel proud that growth funded the budget increase without excess burden.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a wedding scene seen from a truck during preparations. It mentions Campbell the electrician, Benedict and their party, a groom, and quantities of machines designed to produce noise, implying a lively but unclear event.
Wayne county fair dates set for September 28 to October 1 with preparations completed for a major event. Racing programs listed include trots and purses ranging from 400 to 660, featuring several races across opening days and a free for all pace.
Mrs Otis Wright of Smithville died at the family home Saturday evening leaving a husband three sons and two granddaughters. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon and burial was in Smithville cemetery. Wright was well known in the area and was brother of W Wright and sister of Hattle Ko Wright, wife of Otis, a former resident, and Frank Wright of Sterling.
A Christian Endeavor rally at Meding's Congregational church drew attendees from the Presbyterian church including Miss Sylvia Baker Miss Gertroulo Adams Miss Margaret Bronneman Miss Mary Waber Miss Mary Breenvoman Andzhera Noho Kodi tPiaitee and Nees Telary of the Ohio Union and the general secretary Mr Shartle Hoston Both delivered strong addresses praising the CBS convention in Cleveland scheduled July 27 1927.
Stockholders of Rittman Orchards Co held their annual banquet on the orchard grounds with dining tables and songs led by O M Spade. Reports by F B Hanes and W R Steck praised progress, noting peach harvest near 3060 bushels and over 1909 dollars earned from under 1600 bushels, with future crops forecast at 10000 peach bushes and 6000 apple bushels. The orchard plans to market under the Blue Star Brand as the industry grows.
Obituary item notes the death of Mrs Geathart with sparse text indicating the passing and familial ties. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
Wayne Kurtz, who was seriously injured in a steam shovel accident four weeks ago, was moved from Wadsworth hospital to his Wooster home last Friday. Friends say he has an ankle and shoulder ailment but is considered fortunate to be alive. At Wooster College fall term enrollment reached 881 for the first semester, with 370 women and 511 men. freshman 130 men and 177 women. sophomores 408 men and 121 women. juniors 66 men and 101 women. seniors 71 men and 71 women.
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