12 Aug 1937
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1937
Page
1
A fragmented recap describes a busy week with public events and a controversial beer ad shown during a local feature. The crowd booed the ad as the program continued, while a 150 meter platform setup and rebate patterns are noted amid ongoing discussions about public entertainment.
Havre based timer Normanedie recaptured the blue ribbon speed record on a westward Atlantic voyage and set a new Eastward record of 3 days 22 hours 7 minutes. The feat comes as Washington debates a federal court organization bill amid protests and Senate objections.
Reports from rainy circles describe deep unrest and widespread desertions among soldiers. Army leaders have imposed capital penalties, with seven soldiers said to have been shot recently. Fear of deployment to the Spanish war zone drives much of the unrest.
Over 2000 Wayne County Verangers gathered Wednesday at Wooster City park for a basket picnic lunch and park facilities were reserved for 17 granges. Baughman Grange beat Union Grange 1 to 1 in softball to claim county champs. The day included a legislative meeting protesting the wage and hour bill with copies sent to Congressmen Thom and McSweeney.
Milton Garden Club plans its annual flower show in Sterling at Sterling High School on August 26. The event will feature prizes for outstanding blooms with a committee led by Miss Carrie Beichler and members Clela Hosmer Edith Schorle Paul Gillinan Alice Hart Zula McBride and Lavonne Younger. A note lists a separate stamped transfer from C B Beyler to A L Ebert for Rittman lot.
City officials debated locating a new dump south of the B and O railroad near Salt Yoridte. A ban on the official city dump was discussed while plans to improve the crossing and relocate dumping sites were considered. Residents protested, payments of 1585 were approved, and parking rules on Stelingave were set.
Local readers report a disappointing run at Rittman haunted house with few patrons and oddities described as spooky but underwhelming. Visitors recount labored scenes, eerie sounds, and a baby ghost moment that failed to impress.
The Rittman Press offers two dollars for the best ghost story submitted. Readers are invited to send in tales, with a monthly drawing awarding prizes and publication in The Rittman Press.
Voters chose Roy Baker for village clerk and Meole Carson for treasurer with Baker defeating Kohler 424 to 63. Roy Wellng led council race with 339 votes. Joseph Walters was eliminated. George Morgan led the seven candidates for marshal with 201 votes. Republican turnout was light at 76. The Rittman Press printed results by 10 pm and green sheets reached homes by Wednesday.
A garbled excerpt hints at a summer night ghost hunt and restless mood. The readable bits describe a fear or boredom with a haunted theme and an eerie scene. More coherent context is not present in the text.
The school board announced two new teachers start Sept 7 as it readies the opening day. Helen Maser joins from Orrville to teach third grade, and Laura Bell Mooney moves from Mt Sterling to teach art and health in seventh grade.
Twelve builders under I M Preidt of Farmerstown work on a fireproof home for the aged under Minnesota Charities guidance. The two story brick structure near Route 94 will house about 50 residents in 23 rooms per floor, costing $16,000 for the building. Plans by A B Yoder of West Liberty, with a construction committee led by S E Allger, anticipate completion in late winter or spring.
The Rittman Merchants Association votes to continue Weekly Bonus Night through the first two Saturdays in October. Merchants will offer a 26 count token to customers with purchases, as part of a citywide promotion begun earlier in the season.
A collage of trivia, odd facts, small town notices, and local items. Mentions of Joseph, a fall injury, a milk bottle statistic, jokes about nationalities, and plans for local tickets and awards in Rittman. Includes civic meeting notes and upcoming events.
Fishermen attend annual reunion of the Ohio Trent Juver Rick Lake Association at Central Park in Rittman Sunday. The informal group plans a lively gathering with stories and camaraderie after a day of fishing on local waters. Invitations have been issued through the Rittman Press for those who did not receive notices.
Jack Crumrine of Wadsworth spoke at the Rotary luncheon detailing the International convention in Nice, France, where he was Rittman’s proxy. He described the group of 80 touring northern Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Belgium, and England after the convention.
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