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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1939
Page
5
A review of radio personalities and programs features Anne Lincoln Ezra Stone Phil Baker Horace Heldt and the musical programs around NBC CBS and NAO networks. It notes Laughtons signing for DeMilles radio project Bergen’s fishing misadventure and Edith Messer’s influence as a top female writer. A reference to Kostelanetz tour and Tune-Up Time returns to CBS.
Fire caused several thousand dollars in damage to the D G Stelter store in Sterling this evening and the Rittman Press held printing until 8 30 p m when the blaze was under control. The Rittman Civic Association discussed the upcoming Rittman Community Picnic set for Monday August 15 at Chippewa Lake.
Five years ago E G Burkett left R V Fredrick Ford garage after thirteen years of service. Carl Peake of Shreve fills the vacancy as an experienced mechanic. An All Wayne County Junior Fair Band will be formed by Prof Harry Young of Wooster. Wilson Steele of Sterling, contracting a stiff neck, poses with a proud stance as he notes his 15 feet 6 inches record. He also stresses the corn is real and not ensilage.
Ten years ago Dr CC Grege with Mr and Mrs G H Clippinger and Walter Parsons attended the Chautauqua in Wooster. He won a Benson ticket for a community message. The Legion Rifle Club held its second shoot near Slippery Rock with high hits. Petits shoe shop changes hands next week. Johnnie Kinnaman leaves for a carnival in Toledo. The Stoolmiller party travels to Hastings Canada to fish.
Community notes report a Smithville College reunion set for August 9 in Smithville. Wayne county farmers gathered 1728.78 dollars through Grange and Farm Bureau efforts to aid Lorain tornado relief. An airplane near town offers rides for Rittman residents piloted by Joe Esch.
A fragment notes an undetected sea device could have triggered the gnaoling tank explosion, implying the severity of an undiscovered hazard and its potential impact on the incident assessment.
A reader praises KABO live model corsets for style and lasting comfort. The letter mentions a Sterling area farmer’s hay crop and ends with a humorous note about Cucumbers and finding pickles in the pocket while planting seeds.
The Ohio Division of Conservation and Natural Resources reports first six months of 1939 show receipts up 64 980.33 over 1938 and expenditures down 55 516.29. For the six months ending June 30 1939 receipts were 415 484.42 versus 360 704.09 in 1938 while expenditures were 358 559.96 compared with 414 076.25 last year. Maps and vermin control efforts are also detailed along with a new state recreation lakes folder available free from Columbus offices. The vermin destruction report for June lists Hawks 336 Owls 68 Crows 8470 Cats 318 Dogs 22 Fox 31 Weasels 19 Starlings 195 and nest counts for Crows and Hawks.
Waters endorses the Ohio Conservation Council’s staggered hunting system for the rabbit game bird open season. The main season runs Nov 8 to 30 with rabbits allowed through December. during the period hunting is allowed Wed Thu Fri Sat for rabbits pheasants and Hungarian partridges while ruffed grouse are limited to Fridays and Saturdays. Squirrel season runs Sept 25 to Oct 10 with a daily bag of four and possession limit of eight after the first day.
A special election is scheduled for Tuesday August 12 at the Rittman voting place to decide authorizing the board of education to levy two mills for school purposes in 1919. The War Chest Committee allocated 250 for an entertainment fund tied to Labor Day events. Victor Wald of Sterling drove a Ford into the Ohio Box board garage where the rear seat caught fire, nearly destroying the seat.
Tod Browning, famed for The Devil Doll Dracula and The Unholy Three, rose from circus clowns to cinema innovator. He directs with a fascination for the uncanny, lives as a rancher near Fresno, California, and travels to Europe biennially to gather material for his scripts.
Pastor Bill Echols leads services with morning worship at 9 30 and Sunday school at 10 30. Evening preaching at 8 and a 7 45 evangelistic service on Sunday. Wednesday prayers at 7 45. youth meetings and Daniel study for young people. Saturday picnic at Wooster Park Aug Sth. Esther Seebauer speaks at 7 30. Homer Forrer directs adult choir practice.
Milton Presbyterian Church lists Rev E S Hendrickson at 30 W Second St with Sunday School at 9 15 teaching Elijah A Life of Courage. Morning worship at 10 30 features guest preacher Dr L Mackey with Christian Endeavor at 6 32 Topps Problems and Pleasures in Friendship discusses friends likes and dislikes.
United Brethren Church invites members to morning worship at 10:30 with theme The Secret of Fruit Bearing. Bible School and Christian Endeavor activities listed with Walter Shook and Ruth Hedinger in leadership roles.
Morning services and evening prayers continue at St. Ann's Church with Father John Tarrell presiding. Daily schedule includes morning worship and an 7 30 p m evening service through the year.
Church of Christ led by Pastor W S Goodale announces Bible School at 930 Ralph Fixler with superintendent. sermon by Rev N B Ward at 1015. No evening service.
The Ambassa dor Quartet from Anderson Indiana will present preaching and singing at the Church of God Monday August 7 at 745 p.m. The group of Anderson College students travels through Ohio offering quartet numbers solos and a sermon with no admission charge a free will offering will be taken.
Distribution of the 1939 Ohio State Fair and Ohio State Junior Fair premium lists began Monday July 10 under State Fair Manager Win H Kinnan. The premium lists reveal more than 134000 dollars in prizes across all departments and include rules and entry closing dates. Supporters of Ohio School Foundation Fund warn the Bigelow Amendment pension plan could endanger funds, according to a statement from George B Chandler, secretary of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
Almanac entries list notable events from August dates including USC founded in 1880, Lord Tennyson born in 1809, War and Navy departments created in 1789, first U S locomotive in 1829, Fulton’s Clermont test in 1807, Missouri statehood in 1821, and Carrie Jacob Bond born in 1862.
Personal notices place Ralph Immel at home in Canton and visitors in Akron while cousins from Stirling and Edinburgh join Mrs Thom on a 28 day tour. Wayne County 4 H members over 15 will attend Camp Ohio August 20 to 25 for conservation instruction. one boy and one girl per county may apply.
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