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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1925
Page
5
Miss Ward will speak on the idiosyncrasies of the American in his native haunts. The lecture promises witty, kindly comment and pithy truths about English women with big messages.
The ventriloquist Al Baker features a puppet named Dummy Dennis described as a sassy rascal. Dennis travels with Baker each summer on a long chautauqua tour, charming youngsters with his pretend boy persona and humorous antics.
Chantauqua week highlights a big event the hilarious comedy drama Adam and Eva. Writ ten by Bolton and Middleton, it played a year at Longacre New York then moved to Chicago and Boston. The story follows a family of young Soasters turned producers as fashion and market changes test their plans.
Ralph Kistler and son Chalmer left for Coshoc ton to visit Mrs Shank’s family after her sudden death. Mrs George Fortune was rushed to Wooster City hospital. A festival was moved to Saint Michael’s church near Marshallville. Willie Smucker and Welker Smucker left for a business trip to New York State. Mr and Mrs John Trout and family of Alltame and Mrs Eaton of Zanesville visit Mr and Mrs Eliza Trout. Lois Weaver and Mrs Ray Yoder visited Cleveland. Mrs Alc Kibben hosted guests at Massillon. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Yoder on Ella Street. Duty calls and family visits mark the week for area residents.
Ohio farmers rely on rye as a hardy adaptable crop for poor soils. Wallace E. Hanger notes in Crop Talk that 30 acres of wheat exist for every rye acre, yet rye acreage has grown over 50 years. Rye resists pests, yields on poor soil, and tolerates late seeding, while wheat offers higher per bushel value and yields in many areas.
Columbus Ohio exhibitor A Sassy at Camp Chase shows machinery work at the State Fair. The fair moved from Franklin Park after heavy rains and poor facilities impeded earlier exhibitions.
A large explosion rocked the Komfort Korner gasoline filling station in Smithville last Thursday night. The blast shattered plate glass as papers were burned in a furnace in the basement. Worker Charles rant suffered light injuries while Pat Tofin and a few patrons felt alarm and briefly sought care. Patrons, including Californians, fled as plaster fell from the ceiling and a woman detained there left hastily.
Norman Lance a farmer from Neu Steeting suffered a paralytic stroke at his breakfast table Sunday morning. This is his second stroke in about five years. His condition shows signs of improving and recovery is hoped to be complete. He is the father of Mrs Lloyd Hoover Sheldon.
Numerous attendees gather at Sterling Fort Saturday afternoon to honor Mrs Pearl Scheetz Booth. Floral arrangements signify the high esteem in the community. The report notes Mrs Booth's sister Edna and brother Charles were at the bedside of Mrs Jay Booth when she died last Wednesday morning August 6.
The First Street Brethren Church will send Melvin Holmes to represent the church at the General Conference in Winona Lake Indiana in late August. Laura Smith will represent the Bamilay School. The Missionary Society elected Mrs A S Petit as President Mrs Kimo as Secretary and Mrs Charles Baker as Treasurer. Officers are chosen annually.
A recent Ohio census shows one motor vehicle for every five residents. Fire tax payments on gasoline to support highways are rising, with more motorists paying taxes to this department than any other state division.
The July report shows Wayne County will gain 14853.28 from auto license vouchers. March settlements previously totaled 3,902,320.24 mailed with 1,762,952.97 current, reflecting a second disbursement this year. Thad Provwn, Secretary of State, notes the ongoing county allocations.
Doylestown residents hosted relatives and friends over the weekend with visits from Canal Fulton Akron Cleveland and Detroit. The community gathered for a Sunday event with music from the parish band and a large attendance from nearby towns.
Officials from the Automobile Club of the state met yesterday to plan a legal challenge against rural justices of the peace. Committees will begin proceedings to curb road violations and launch a state wide movement to remove offenders and authorities.
Wooster Ohio August 12 The Summer Training School at Wooster College under the Presbyterian Board of Christian Education is in session and runs until August 7. Eighty five are enrolled with thirty states represented including students from New York California Texas and North Dakota.
Deputy State Supervisors of Elections announce changes to Precincts 4 and 6 in Milton Township Rittman Village. Voters north of the Maple Street line vote at Fredrick's Garage and those south vote at Bender's Garage following the new boundaries. Attested by Clerk Vern M. Skelly with publication Aug 6 13 20.
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