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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1936
Page
2
Communications printed here are the opinions of the writers. The Rittman Press assumes no responsibility for statements therein. Letters must be signed by the writer in his own name. If the writer indicates a pen name it will be kept confidential.
Stephen Dostal argues the paper should present both sides of the local strike, correcting union shop misstatements, praising labor organizations, and urging fair treatment of workers and employers. He questions editorial impartiality and calls for broader, nonpartisan reporting to avoid harming community harmony.
A reader voices concern over voting access and civic participation. The letter notes a husband in the "700" group unable to vote in one poll and forced to leave home for work, highlighting upheaval caused by current political conditions.
A readers letter from Rittman Ohio questions a recent editorial in the Rittman Press about labor strife and industrial racketeers. The writer warns of repercussions for the community and urges careful consideration.
Exposition in Cleveland hosts Farm Week from August 17 to 22 highlighting Agricultural Day through Firestone Day. Cooperating groups include Ohio State Grange Ohio Farm Bureau College of Agriculture Ohio State University and Vocational Agricultural Education division with 4-H clubs participating. Daily themes cover Dairy Day Farm Produce Day Farm Wives Day Farm Improvement Day and Firestone Day with demonstrations and entertainment for visitors.
A reader criticizes labor organizers and a minority of longtime Rittman residents for pressuring a Box Board Company during a strike. He warns against moving the mills, urges workers to return to work, and notes risks to local industry and property values.
About nine tenths of the people who scorned in applause were from Barberton and the article notes the town has sections of houses worse than any inhabited in Rittman.
A reader laments unemployment in Ritman amid lack of WPA work and relief funds. The author cites delays, no funds, and a plea for relief for families with children, criticizing Mr Maine and urging WPA card signing for employment.
A worker describes paying to sign a pledge while not unionized, fearing threats to leave town with family. He has been out of work for nine weeks, exhausted cash, and faced refusals at workplaces including the Wooster grandstand, as tension around the strike grows.
A church announces Bible school led by Floyd Hoover with discussions from Acts and 1 Timothy, morning service at 10 30 themed There Is Light Ahead, youth service at 6 30, evening service at 7 20 with Gods Twelve Gates, prayer meetings, and special children’s gift. Also notes a discussion of modern religions and a Tuesday Bible class. Wholesale trade reports across major cities include Chicago furniture show gains and drought effects on orders while Georgia crops improve and Charleston wholesale activity rises.
August 9 features Sunday School at 9 15 and morning worship at 10 30 with lessons on Saul converted and commissioned and a sermon on the house that would not fall. August 13 mid week service at 7 30 with a theme on living in Christ Galatians 5 16 24.
A from Rittman worker laments relief denial by township trustees and Mr Maine at Wooster as Box boards strike leaves men idle. He rejects union ties, urges community action to end the strike, asks for immediate work and a return to prior duties, insisting he is not responsible for the stoppage.
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