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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1934

Page

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Indians Frampled by Orrville in muddy showdown

Orrville Red Riders crushed Rittman Indians 48 to 0 on a wet field. Johnson and Coyer starred for Orrville with three and two touchdowns respectively. Rittman showed fight and potential, led by Dohner on defense and O'Brien and Cordas in the backfield. They face Canton St Johns next Saturday at 2:30 at Rittman Athletic Field with likely lineup adjustments.

Rittman Hi Indians Orrville Rittman Indians Red Riders Johnson Coyer Orville Gener O’brien Rittman Hi Dohner lHe Canton Johns Young Wil he_ dil Carlas Rogers Raniels

Mrs. Bohnert Honored With Farewell Party

The Philathea class of the Cres ton M. B. church honored G. Ts Bohnert at Mrs. Arthur Soles home Monday evening. A gift was presented as a token of appreciation for her three years of faithful service as their teacher.

Are. G. Ts Bohnert Philathea Creston M. B Arthur Soles

Record Muskie Catch Stuns Hastings Natives

Hastings residents praise a muskellunge weighing a record amount as Mrs Stoolmiller and party return from Ontario tastings. Mr and Mrs Snyder Mr Miller and Ralph Overholt report the notable catch amid frequent muskellunge battles and lingering pride in the lake harvest.

Plas ‘Tings Ontario Canadta Noach Hastings Dad Lawrence Stamiller Charles Snyder Ralph’ Overholt Stoolmiller

Crystal Rocks defeat Neffs 6 in final Rittman game

Rittman Crystal Rocks beat Neff's 6 0 at Rittman Athletic Field in last game of the season. Sehand pitched a nine strikeout shutout allowing scattered Neff hits. Rakosh led Neff's with a triple and a single in five at bats as Crystal Rocks win fifth of season. Indoor ball wanes in small towns as players shift back to baseball next season.

Rittman Crystal Rocks Neff Rittman Athletic Field Rittman Viarry Red” Sehand Crystal Rocks Sehand Oh Valley Raauschenberg Melsenry Kunkler Rauschenberg Melfenry Kinster Netts Tut Hani R Scump MeKenry Ins Rakosh Dave Rakosh Neff's Crystal Rock Wadsworth Red Haw Neff’s

Rittman United Brethren Church Calendar

Bible School at 9:30 led by Henry Lenily Morning worship 10:30 theme Carrying Religion to Victory Evening worship 7:30 theme Christ's Message to the Enheslan Church Rev McGee begins Seven Churches of Asia series Midweek Service Wednesday 7 50 Class Leader Lester Simpson Beginning Wednesday evening two dive studies on Evangelism Adult choir practice Wednesday 8 30 Director O M Spade Orchestra 6 80 Friday evening People's Choir practice Friday 7 30 Director Homer Ferrer Church extends 19 youth hearty welcome

Bible School Henry Lenily Christian Endeavor Woodrow Harpster Enheslan McGee Lester Simpson Evangelisn O. M. Spade Homer Ferrer The United Brethren Avelcoine

Brethren Services Schedule With Memorial Sermon

Reverend B. Niswonger leads Sunday services morning sermon titled Blessed Memorials followed by an evening Communion at 7 30. Wednesday midweek prayer at 7 30 led by Charles Mumaw at the church.

B. Niswonger Charles Mumaw

Piano Recital by Mrs. Norton’s Pupils at Presbyterian Church

Mrs Anna Norton presents a piano recital by her pupils from Creston Rit tarat and Simitheile Friday October 5 at 7 30 PM at the Presbyterian church Readers will hear students perform pieces showcasing their progress from the district schools in Creston and surrounding towns

Anna ‘Norton the Presbyterian

Rittman Busties and Industrial Review Opens

The first of a series of short historical business sketches appears in Week 5 on page 5. Names listed include Bas Weilconpanye WW4 Bodage W. R. Shook Lumber Yard Ratt Mast Hardware Hugh L Strickland Wenger Ohl Company and Brenneman's Grocery.

Ford Draws Big Crowd at Wayne County Fair

A record crowd gathered at the Wayne County fair for a Ford drawing. The winning number was not present. O G Stover of Massillon held a19 among nonwinning numbers. A Chevrolet will be given away similarly today. Merchants Steinare Maibach Shook Lumber Hershey and Rohrer participated.

Wayne County Tigsl O. G Stover Massillon Steinare Maibach Shook Lumber Co Hershey & Rohrer

Mail Carriers Honor Eight Years of Service Banquet

Fifty three guests gathered at the Sterling United Brethren church for a dinner and awards recognizing eight years of service by a rural letter carrier on the Wayne County list. The event featured decorations in pine and national colors, dahlias, and bowls of flowers. T. FB. Holing of Fredericksburg led the informal session after the meal with remarks from Mr and Mrs Steele. Attendees came from nearby towns including Marionshville Doylestown Fredericks hires Holmesville Wooster Rikt man Smithyville Burbank Wear Salem and Creston. The couple plans to spend winter in Florida where Delley will pursue hankering to fist and fistt.

Steeler Wayne County Ladies' Auxiliary Sterling United Brethren Church T. FB. Holing Fredericksburg Steele Marshallville Doylestown Frederickshires -Holmesville Wooster Riktman Smithyville Burbank Salem Creston Florida Delley

Six Teams Form Bowling League in Doylestown

A bowling league organized in Doylestown for the winter season with I W Stepfield as president and Sidney L Miller as secretary and treasurer. Teams entered include Holy Name American Legion Lions Club Chippewa Motors and others led by captains Whitman, Cleckner, Stepfiell, and Nagel.

Haseen Doylestown I. W. Stepfield Sidney L. Miller Holy Name Louis Whitman, Jr Whitman Chavrolet Carl Whitanan American Legion FP. M. Cleckner Lions Club J. W. Stepfiell Sulzbach Nagel Chippewa Motors William Whitehead

3 Day Week For Hunters Nimrods

Conservation Commissioner William H. Reinhart announced a 20 day hunting season running October 4 to December 8. Shooting is allowed Thursday Friday and Saturday each week with sunup to sundown limits and a 12 bird bag. The dates align with a federal arrangement limiting the season to 30 days.

William H. Reinhart Othbert

Picnic Dinner At F L Leggett Home In Creston

AA picnic dinner was served at the F L Leggett home in Creston Saturday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ballard Myers Mrs Theodore Myers and daughter of Ashland Mrs Ralph Snell Mrs Ida Garver of Lodi Mrs Charles Reinnecker Seville Mrs Martin Rieder of Chippewa Lake Mr and Mrs Merle Leggett Granger Mrs Clarence Swartz Mrs Rosa Whensettler and Mr and Mrs Carl Fetzer of Creston.

F. L. Leggett Creston Ballard Myers Theodore Myers Ashland Ralph Snell Ida Garver Lodi Charles ~ Reinnecker Seville Martin Rieder Chippewa “Lake Merle’ Leggett Granger Clarence Swartz Rosa

Safety movement to guard Route 94 school crossing

A safety movement is underway to protect school children crossing state route 94 at the square. Scouts are on duty when school is dismissed at noon and in the afternoon. Motorists are asked to cooperate with this safety measure.

North Seconda Street extension debated by council

Avunt Realty Company petitioned to extend North Second Street to public use. Council discussed street status, proposed Friday night meeting, and plans for a nearby sewage disposal plant. Officials aim to gather information to address disposal concerns.

Avunnt Realty Company North Second Street

M E Church Receives Pastor From Lakeside

Rev WoT Michel of Lakeside is assigned to the Cristin Methodist Episcopal church and Rev G I Rohnert is transferred to the Spencer church. The Hohnerts receive a farewell at the church parlors Friday evening with the choir leading and Mrs Co OM Jordan chairing the farewell committee.

Wot Michel Lakeside Cristin Methodist Episcopal Church G I. Rohnert Spencer Church Hohnert Co OM. Jordon

Court Briefs: Real Estate Transfers and Estates

Real estate transfers listed include Hallie Siyder to Chase W Smith for 7 acres in Catwan Kingene Steinfeld executor to Sexton J Snuborgs. George Hailey to Guy Young 77 acres in Canaan. two William Walsh to James and Fred Wash in Doylestown. Jota and 3 acres in Chippewa. Estate settlements note Parsons appointed as administrator for Tate John Walter Parsons of Rittown. sole heir Lewis H Parsons. estate valued around 400 dollars. Estate of Albert Bodager of Rittman appraised 314,489. Elizabeth Bodager executrix.

Hallie Siyder Chase W. Smith Kingene Steinfeld Sexton J Snuborgs Doylestownr George Hailey Guy Young Canaan William Walsh James Fred Wash Doylestown Chippewa Settle Rittman Estate QO PB Parsons Saunders Se Sulminintantor Tate John Walter Parsons Rittown Lewis H Parsons

Sterling Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Flora Rich Home

Group one of the Sterling United Brethren Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Flora Rich's home on Jackson road with quilting as the featured activity and a plentiful dinner. Committee members include Flora Rich Emma Jordon Tie Mekman Co R Molne and others.

Sterling Ladies Aid Sterling United Brethren Ladies’ Aid Mra Flora Jackson Road Flora Rich EL Af. Maller Emma Jordon Tie Mekman Co. R. Molne Rich Iva Jafinvon FU Grabeg

Doylestown Residents Attend College in History

A list of locals who pursued higher education includes Gill fall at Case School of Applied Science and William Seaver, Luther Stetler, and others. Wilam Seaver studied at Case, Joly Rifge, Ned Wall, Jack Su at Wilam Seaver at Case School of Applied Science.

Doylestans Erode Utes Gill Fall “Ara Eemifle Seaver Joly Rifge Ned Wall Jack Su'' Uh Wans Fer College Wilam Seaver Case School of Applied Science Luthar Stetler Wittenberg College Avimiam McKinney Ohio Stats University

Honor Newlyweds With Thursday Reception at Home

A Thursday reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Clo Carpenter at their home honored Mr and Mrs Patl Rizzi and Mr and Mrs Peter Wier on their new marriage. Twenty five guests attended.

Airs Clo Thdiz Fi Cyeston Patl Rizzi Peter Wier Newlywers

Card of Thanks for J. W. Parsons Funeral

I extend sincere thanks to all who contributed flowers and their services at the funeral of J. W. Parsons, L. H Parsons.

J. W. Parsons L. H Parsons

Church Repainted As Color Coats Applied

A new coat of paint is being applied to St Ann's Catholic church. The Walter Hile family of Monroe Michigan spent several days at the John Hile home this week.

St Ann's Catholic Church Walter’ Hile Monroe,,.Mich John*Hile

Arthur Whitman Dies at Akron Hospital

Arthur Whitman died Wednesday evening at Akron Hospital after an illness lasting several days. He was about 24 years old and survived by his parents and a brother William. Funeral services will be held at Saint Peter and Paul’s charter church, with interment in the family lot.

Arthur Willan Marat Akron Wiint Moita Willian SS Petes and Pauls Dos

Daylestown Wins Water Works Loan Grant

Daylestown secures a municipal water plant loan after federal approval. Senator Robert Jufkey announced the grant in Washington to Daylestown officials on Tuesday, marking a milestone for the town's infrastructure.

Daylestown

Public Health Diphtheria Prevention Call for Vaccination

Diphtheria prevention stresses early vaccination with one dose of Coxold WH before the first birthday to protect children ages one to six. The article warns of high death risk and urges parents to consult a doctor for preventive treatment and guidance.

du Ghia Tnt Goround Avery Camox Coxold

Funeral rites for Mary F. Marsh held in Creston

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Mary F Marsh of Creston at the Jackson Presbyterian Church with Rev A B Stockham officiating. She is survived by a sister Mrs George and a brother Clarence Maral. Interment was at Jackson Cemetery.

Mary F. Marsh Creston Jackson Presbyter Lin Church A.B. Stockham Mra Marsha George. Mefivaing Cand Clarence Maral Jackso

Entertain With Roast At Family Gathering Sunday

Mr and Mrs Henock hosted a family gathering Sunday evening with out of town guests including Mr and Mrs Mie mV Roxhon Hebecuy Ruby Moise Fernie Waynesburg and others. A marshmallow roast and corn were enjoyed by all at the gathering.

Henock Fter Hug Aund Mie mV Roxhon Hebecuy Ruby Moise Fernie Waynesburs O' Derbamper Ake Ran Str Ralph Cok Winifred Seville Alley Taylor

State Highway Patrol Reports August Violations And Arrests

The State Highway Patrol reports 52 000 arrests and 528 total for August under Col Lynn Black. Leading violations include reckless driving operating without chauffeur licenses and failure to register or stop after accidents. An arrest for murder is listed among citationals. other offenses include motor theft and overloaded vehicles. Mr and Mrs Ernest McConnell with Mr and Mrs Junior McConnell traveled from Orrville to Dover and New Philadelphia Sunday.

State Webway Patrol Lynn ‘Black Willy Fictious Mooney Impranee Hehta Foxiphien Felhure State Highway Patrol Col Lynn Black Mr.' S Ernest McConnell Junior McConnell Orrville Dover New Philadelphia

Grange Secures William R. Thom as Guest Speaker

The Grange announced William R. Thom will be its guest speaker at the upcoming event. The meeting took place Friday evening at the Grange hall with arrangements in place for a recap and follow up on the planned schedule.

Grange William R. Thomas

Final Drawing Set for Saturday Merchants Coop Evening

The notice announces a final drawing event held Saturday at Merchants Cooperative. Prizes include a range of cash amounts and merchandise with tickets shown to participate. A corresponding stub will be used at the fair drawing to determine winners and available entertainment teats.

Frigoa Willl Coopera Cordin Stub Nabert

Prize Winners Named in Local Trades Plan Event

Prize winners listed by the Board of Trade include Wolgamott receiving $5, Robert Mouns $2, Frank Yoder $1, and others such as John Pott and Miva Goldin Milley honored with small awards. The ceremony occurred Saturday with participants from CO and adjacent communities.

Galator Nawrd CCC Wolkamont Robert Mouns Wolgamott Frank Yoder

Farm Transferred to Rittman School District

The red Ramster farm of 8487 perhd northwest of Ritmar was moved from Milton township school district to Rittman. The county board of education approved the transfer on Monday at Worcester. The action affects attendance and future teaching assignments for nearby residents.

Perhd Ritmar Milton Township Rittman Vhe County Board of Education Wooeter Munday Pean Owe Conpitweattan Aese

Return Visit To Massachusetts By Newtonville Pair

Mr and Mrs John Tleals returned Sunday from Newtonville Massachusetts where they visited relatives including Martha Pate nana. Mr Tekin went to Newtonville July 2 and Mrs MW Tekin on September 9. They returned with their son Robert Hein who was wittrai by automobile a week ago, accompanied by Gerald Schwartz and Wilard ty.

John Tleals Sanday Newtonville Masa Afafer Martha Patenana Tekin MW Tekin Robirt Hein Wittrai Automobile Fat Week Aero Thirald Schwartz Wilard Ty

Approval for Safety Movement Is Gained

The Ohig Safety Service Commission partners with Hishwiya to promote safety and prevent incidents. School children are active in the movement while parents and communities share responsibility for child and adult safety education.

Ohig Safety Servier Commission Wee Fege Obs Department Hishwiya Commisssian Childer

Civitan and CCC progress in Ohio forestry and erosion projects

The Civitan and Conservation Corps in Ohio report extensive tree planting, erosion control, and forest work. Over 4,096,000 trees planted in a year, 24,000 erosion control items installed, and 8,000 men in 38 CCC camps. Ten camps work on state park projects.

Civitan Gohle Ohio Tree Cycie Tgen Acc Robert Fechner National Ate - i

Snyder and Beyler Guests In Sterling and Willard

Mr and Mrs Raymond Snyder and son Harold visited Irlenta in Willard. Russell Kamps takes a three week vacation in Washington DC. Mr and Mrs Christ Beyler were Sunday guests of Mrs Adele Porefod at Sterling.

Raymond Snyder Andson Harold Irlenta Willard Russel Kamps Washington, D. C Christ Beyler Adele Porefod Sterling

Injuries Fatal To Mary Feeman

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mary Feeman 66 wife of the late sil ner Feeman of the village. She died Friday morning at a local hospital from injuries sustained in an accident. Survivors include sons Vernon and John and a daughter Mrs. John Smith. The funeral was at the Premiarile ieformed church with burial at Jnekaon cemetery.

Mary SL. Foonan Silner Feeman Tnrhink Peonan Shue Eimar Feediman Mary Young Innebann Ateumothyr Young Rithunt Peeman Ant Warren Knepper Chatham Ane Chester Wood Medi Wery Wijseyl Kneepey Wedd

Garden-Ceub display at fair sparks community effort

A local display by Garden-Ceub at the fair featured a six by twelve foot plot with a flower garden nook including shadow plants and lavender. Volunteers Charley Gortlner Murry Klawinger Janes Miller and 8 M Miller from Wooster assisted with the setup and heavy work.

Ceub Td Corhmites Charley Gortlner Murry Klawinger Janes Miller M. Miller Fran Wooster Thib Hegra Mlouan

Incomplete OCR Summary of Ohio Rural Education Program

The fragment notes a program in Ohio employing teachers under a rural education extension. It mentions students and teachers and a financial aid component, but the passage is garbled and unclear about specific names dates or outcomes.

Peaternl Emergente Reset Articulatration Ohio Megurey PEMA Nuplfs Alministra Hons Rural Schools Extension

Postmaster Talks at Rotary Club Meeting

Ritman postmaster Robert Tickin spoke at the Junehean Rotary club session today. He discussed postmaster duties and the role of the postal service in the community.

Robert Tickin Ritman Rotary Club Ty Rittman

Suble Baby Born On September Sunday

Birth notice lists Mr and Mrs Russell Suble a son Cousins Paul born September 18 at 6 pounds 12 ounces to Mr and Miss Mervin Brodbeck of State Street.

Russell Suble Paul Mervin Brodbeck Stata’ Street Ord

Also Mentioned on This Page

Canton St. Johns Mrs. Bohnert B. & W. Oil CO Ohio Valley Crystal Rocks Victors United’ Brethren Church C. J. McGee Main St Brethren Services FORD Frank Leggett N. Seconda St M. E. Church Albert Bodager Mlizabeth Bodager Arthur Whitman Wayne County Medical Society Highway Patrol Activé Ritentan Horne Catatarmoan Willom William R. Trom iChrand Tata el Catia Rittman School District Massachusetts Mary Feeman
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