Boxboard Mills Move Toward Crosswalk Construction
City Council authorized 12 crosswalks and 13 street signs for post office logistics and new carrier service. Estimated crosswalk cost $120, with gravel and asphalt surfacing to be done by the street department. Bills totaling $1528.18 were approved. finance plans and WPA considerations discussed for future paving and sewer projects.
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Council
City Hall
Robert Hickin
Post Office Department
Osborne
Grove
Wadsworth Road
C. E. Rhonemus
Grandview
County Engineer’s
K. W. Osborne
Steiner
Wayne County Budget Commission
Baker
Finklice
Ohio Ave
E G Mason to Speak at Rittman Civic Dinner
Dr E G Mason president of Ashland college will address the Rittman Civic Association dinner Tuesday at 8 30 p m at the Pressbyterian Church Roy Baker chairs the event with Ralph Erebill and EF O Branigan assisting New civic officers will be elected Tuesday night The nominating and auditing committee includes Ralph Overholt H J Woyat and Hugh Strickland Dinner prepared and served by Circle II women of the Fore Presbyterian Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Mason
Ashland College
Rittman Civic Association
Pressbyterian
Moon
Roy Baker
Baker
Ralph Erebill
EF. O. Branigan
Civic Association
Ralph Overholt
H. J. Woyat
Hugh Strickland
Circle II
Foresbyterian Church
Coshocton Man Arrested for Utility Charge by Marshal
Coshocton resident Boyce Haupton was arrested by Marshal Heffelman on a charge of lacking a permit from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. He was tried before Mayor Baker and fined costs. Another arrest by Marshal Heffelman involved CleTus Goffinet for disorderly conduct and breaking windows. Goffinet pleaded not guilty and his trial was set for tonight at 7:30 before Mayor Baker.
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Boyce Haupton
Coshocton
Marshal Heffelman
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Baker
Cletus Goffinet
Goffinet
Mayor Baker
Leona Harmon Found After Disappearance
Leona Harmon, missing since Monday 8 a.m. from Rittman, was located Tuesday in Fairport and returned home with her mother after a marshal issued a broadcast.
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Leona Harmon
Fairport
Leons Harmon
Rittman
Marshal Heffelman
New WPA Road Project in Rittman To Link Towns
L W Turner oversees a WPA project near Route 94 to Wadsworth Easton Road worlding a 28 foot road surfaced with washed gravel. Nearly 200 men work in four groups on two miles of graded roadbed to remove curves and hills, started August 9 and due for completion in November. Total cost is about 83180 with federal and local contributions. project aims to connect Rittman with Doylestown and make Rittman the nearest town to Doylestown.
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L. W. Turner
WPA
Route 94
Rittman
Doylestown
L. Ww. Turner
Wooster
J. M. Stewart
Akron
Rittman Faces Stiff Test In Doylestown Friday Night
Rittman High Indians prepare for a tough county class B clash at Doylestown Friday night. Doylestown brings a fast line and Lloyd at fullback, after a 27-0 win over Dalton. Rittman relies on a passing attack with Bob Simonton and a reshuffled backfield led by Ken Hilty and Keating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman High Indians
Doylestown
Lloyd
Dalton
Rittman
Bob Simonton
Tib Young
Ken Hilty
Keating
Riggs
West
Tompkins
Breece
Rosenberg
Cummings
Johnson
Hilty
Bimonton
Harris
Shiffer
Wenger
Burger
Doylestown Store Robbed Monday
A group of Akron youths was held in Summit County jail after burglarizing the Ray Zody Volunteer store at Doylestown early Monday morning. Deputy Glenn Rike chased them, they admitted smashing a window and entering the store, taking about 17 dollars worth of goods and damaging a radio. Their juvenile-court cases were presented with disposition deferred while officials are contacted due to past records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ray Zody
Doylestown
Glenn Rike
Doylatown
Summit County
More Rittman graduates attending college
The Rittman Press reports additional Rittman High School graduates going to college. John Mier, class of 1939, Hower Trade School in Akron. Edward Gilbert, class of 1936, Ohio State University. Vernon Musser, class of 1934, Tri-State College in Angola, Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Press
Rittman High School
College
John Mier
Hower Trade
Akron
Edward Gilbert
Ohio State University
Vernon Musser
Tri- State College
Atigola
Ind
Rutherford followers pelted with eggs and fruit in Doylestown
Jehovah's Witnesses led by Judge Rutherford planned a 6 pm Saturday meeting on the Doylestown square despite a prior event where a transcripted speech was pelted with eggs and vegetables. About 25 adherents paraded the streets carrying signs, as cars were struck and no arrests were made while the mayor refused police protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah's Witnesses
Rutherford
Doylestown
B. E. Seaver
Sterling Men Plead Guilty and Not Guilty
Justice John G. Viest set bonds of 1000 dollars each for Raymond Gasser and Merlin Steele of Sterling R. D. when arraigned Monday on burglary charges for the Neuffer home west of Smithville. Gasser pleaded guilty. Steele pleaded not guilty and claimed he drove the car but did not assist or know of the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Viest
Raymond Gasser
Merlin Steele
Sterling R. D
Neuffer
Smithville
Grand Jury
Rittman Legion Hosts Corn Roast Social
Rittman American Legion Post held its annual supper and gathering Friday night in the Theatre building. A corn roast was enjoyed by the 18 members attending the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman American Legion Post
Legion Rooms
Services Held Today For Seville Resident
Funeral services were held at the home at 2 p m for Mrs Emma Moorehouse Seville s oldest resident who died Tuesday after a weeks illness Rev B T Rooney and Rev Hubard officiated and burial was in Mound Hill cemetery Mrs Moorehouse widow of Civil War veteran John Moorehouse who would have been 35 in October She was a member of the Women s Relief Corps and lived most of her life in Seville She is survived by one daughter Della Frazier who resided with her
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Emma Moorehouse
Seville
B T. Rooney
Hubbard
Mound Hil
Women’s Relief” Corps
Beville
Della Frazier
Ben Franklin To Open Enlarged Store Saturday
The enlarged and remodeled Ben Franklin Store in Rittman will open Saturday September 30 after a full redesign. New fixtures lighting air conditioning and a 50 by 80 foot floor area enhance displays while a Broadway style sign marks the facade. Souvenirs will be given to visitors, and special values are offered to invite the community to explore the expanded variety store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Franklin
Rittman
Edi Elsass
Bob Elsaas
Glenn Muckley
Rittman Savings Bank
Sial
Tte
Butler Bros
Chicago
Ben Franklin League
Grass Fire Extinguished by Rittman Volunteers Sunday
The Rittman volunteer fire department, with 17 members on duty, answered the call Sunday around 8 30 p m to extinguish a grass fire.
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Rittman
Ohio Box Board Co extends work week to six days
Four mills at the Ohio Box Board Co plant in Rittman extend the work week to six days, six days a week with Saturday added last week. Superintendent O E Carpenter cites a fall peak and a rush of regular customers stocking up before war prices as causes. Personnel Director A Bathicel wards notes many new hires. nearly all employees are on full time. The payroll boost is expected to raise roughly $10,000 monthly in Rittman. The company aims to satisfy key customers now to avoid a production slowdown later. About 600 workers are employed, excluding office and sales staff, with enough orders to sustain the six-day schedule for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Box‘soard Co
O. E Carpenter
A. 3Athicelwards
Rittman
Carpenter
Troxel Child Rites To Be Held Friday
Miss Herminia Lendy and Henry Lendy of Rittman report their aunt Mrs Ursula Mahbie aged 83, a former Rittman resident, died of a heart attack in Los Angeles. Born in Switzerland, she lived in Rittman years, moved to California a decade ago. Preceded in death by husband and two children. Cremated body sent to Rittman for burial in Rittman Cemetery. Arrangements pending. Mrs Habie had many local friends.
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Herminia Lendy
Henry Lendy
Rittman
Ursula Mahbié
Los Angeles
Cal
Habis
Switserland
California
Hable
Rittaan
Rittman Cemetery
Habla
Services for Mrs Theodore Rook Friday at Presbyterian
Funeral services for Mrs. T B Rook 5 died at the family home on Sterling Ave after a months long illness. The service is Friday at 2:30 pm at the Presbyterian church with Rev E S Hendrickson and Rev L L Grubb officiating. Burial in Rittman cemetery. Ebert Funeral home in charge. Surviving are her husband and one daughter Mrs Merlin Johnson of Sterling. Mrs Rook spent her entire life in Rittman and vicinity.
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Rook
Mterling Ave
Presbyterian Church
Hendrickson
Rev
L. L. Grubb
Rittman Cemetery
Ebert
Sterling
Lfe
Rittman and Vicinity
R. D. Wenger Unveils First 1940 Pontiac
R. D. Wenger Rittman Pontiac dealer received the first 1940 model Friday and the new car is on display at the garage on 8 Main St. Pontiac is manufacturing four models this year with two six and two eight cylinder engines. Wenger's ad appears on page 6 of The Rittman Press.
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R. D. Wenger
Rittman
Pontiac
Main St
Burbank Estate Appointed Administrator and Appraisers
Attorney W. W. Garver was appointed administrator of Pete Howell of Burbank. Heirs listed include widow Effie Howell and children Hazel Black Grace Sheppard Irvin Raymond Earl Lloyd Inez Edna Irene Harold and Robert Howell. Appraisers Hoge Harry Prary and J. M. Baker were named for the estate.
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W. W. Garver
Wadshworth
Pete Howell
Burbank
Effie Howell
Hazel Black
Grace Sheppard
Irvin
Raymond
Earl
Lloyd
Inez
Edna
Irene
Harold
Robert Howell
Hoge
Harry Prary 1
J. M. Baker
Swope Elected President Of Rittman Band Mothers Club
Mrs L E Swope was elected president of the Rittman Band Mothers Club at a meeting held Tuesday night at Rittman High School. New officers include Mrs K W Osborne vice president Mrs G F Steele secretary treasurer and Mrs Lawrence Stoolmiller assistant secretary treasurer. The club formed a membership committee led by Roy Baker and Mrs Ray to contact each member. The group also listed a ways and means committee and noted the high school marching band will perform Friday night at the Rittman Doylestown game if uniforms arrive. Drum major is Fred Ehbe and Virginia Pighua. clinic director is Marold Baughman of Chicago.
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Mra
Ll. E. Swope
Rittman Band
K.’ W. Osborne
FH. Steele
Secrestary
Lawrence Stoolmiller
Roy Baker
Mra— Ray
Momne Bey
A. M. Wenger
Frank Gilbert
Carl Zimmerman
Ritman High School
Rittman-Doylestown
Fred Ehhe
Virginia Pig
Huja
Tha Waianae
Ja’ Claes
Marold Baughman
Chicago
Clinic
P T A Holds First Meeting Thrusday Night
The Rittman P T A meets Thursday night at the high school auditorium with Mrs William conducting a short business session. New teachers introduced include Catherine Neff Ashland Francis Layton Wees ter Mella Ruta Cleveland But van Wiles and Audra Shook Ritman. Monthly meetings set for the third Monday starting in October. This year’s officers include president Herald Miller secretary flag bearer Miaxk.
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Rittman P-T. A
Ita
High Ms
William
Witten
Mies Catherine
Neff ‘Et Ashland
Francis Layton
Weester
Mella Ruta
Cleveland
van Wiles
Audra Shook
Ritman
Garver
F-T.-A
Mire
Herald Miller
We O
Miaxk
Mary Boling Rites Held At Rittman Ohio
Mary Boling died Tuesday at her daughter Sadie Mulford’s home in Orwell Ohio. Funeral services were held Thursday at an unspecified church with Rev McGee officiating. Burial followed in Rittman cemetery. Survivors include two daughters Maude Jeff Mulford and Mrs Maude Jeff Rittman and three sons Walter Charles and Walter all of Rittman.
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Sadie Muford
Orwell
McGee
Rittman
Mulford
Maude Jeff Rittman
Witler
Charles
Walter
Ursula Habis Dies In Los Angeles Cal
Services are set for Lloyd Edward Troxel two year seven month old son of Mr and Mrs Jake Troxel. He died suddenly at home on Industries St Will be held Friday at 236 pm from Geyers Chapel U B Church with Rev Conrad officiating Burial in Geyers Chapel cemetery. Survivors include his parents grandparents one sister Donna 12 and a brother William.
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Lloyd Edward Troxel
Jake Troxel
Industries St
Geyers Chapel U. B
Conrad
Geyer't
Chapel Cemetery
Slater
Donna
Wwiilfain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Turner
Indians
Geach "Young
Dayton
Kallenborn
Rittman Legion
Ed Eleass
Bem Franklin
Eleass
Rittesan Rotary Club
The
Civile Association
Troxel
Theodore Rook
L. E. Swope
N. E.o.tiaé
T. A
Mary Boling
Ursula Habis
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