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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1940
Page
4
Local doctors report six known cases in the vicinity with only one recent case in Rittman. Parents are urged to avoid crowds and sick households, ensure yard play, watch for early symptoms in children, and seek prompt medical advice while avoiding panic or unverified reports.
The Rittman recreation program drew over 2,000 boxing fans to a summer show featuring 30 fighters. Out of town spectators marveled at a cost free event run by the recreation board, which earned praise for its red blooded entertainment for residents.
A humorously tangled week features a dog catcher arresting boys aiding dog escapes, elderly twins in Fitchburg receiving hunting and fishing licenses as a joke, a Massachusetts family dealing with appendicitis and alimony disputes, Fayette County visitors noting omens, mule insurance growing in the Deep South, a farmer near Manhattan finding a torpedo in a candy box, arson charges in Tiffin, and a Hope marshal losing control of a jail to a trespassing buyer.
In Our Past items note Sparks Grocery operated by Joe Sparks will open Saturday August 26 at 43 Galt S, the former Bains barber shop. Also upcoming events include the Ideal Bowing Alleys opening next Thursday at 6 07 p m with Mayor Roy Baker to roll the first bell. The 41st Lance reunion is set for September 2 at Rittman Centre with George Fettz president Addison Lance vice president and Mary Frz secretary treasurer.
Dr and Mrs Toland Dr Alexand er and Janny attended a basket picnic at Chippewa Lake for Medina County physicians with Wayne County doctors and families invited. Carivas at City Park last Friday and Saturday failed to raise funds for a new fire engine for Rittman. Walter Hile sold his pool room to Roy Dennison earlier this week. The Lance reunion is set for September 4 at Chippewa Lake.
A Sunday farewell at Jacob Kauffman’s former Fred Schendel place southeast of town honors Mu and Ms Jule Goffinet and Mr and Mrs Walmer who after an extended visit in Ohio will depart for Washington. The WCTU met in Rittman City Park with Mrs Charles Hickin presiding. At the Opera House Friday a Keystone comedy Home Breakers starred Charlie Chaplin in The Rounders plus High Spots on Broadway and the drama A Crook's Sweetheart in two parts.
Morning services at 7 and 9 00 a m Evening services held throughout the day Rev C J McGee Main St Phone 142 Bible School 30 Superintendent Paul Johnson Morning worship 1020 subject A Man Determined To Know Jesus Christ and Him Crucified No evening services Three midweek services for Juniors Young People and Adults led by Mrs C J McGee Mrs Paul Johnson and Rev McGee at 730 Adult choir practice Wednesday 830 Director Paul Johnson Sunday School 10am Kenneth Lance superintendent Radio program 445 p m over station WJIW Young People BYTU 7135 p m Sermon by pastor 745 p m W Y special singing Midwest services Bible study every Wednesday at 745 p m Cottage prayer meeting every Friday at 745 p m Singing every Saturday evening at 745 p m Reverend Echo teacher
Columbus special reports Ohio State Fair allocates a 100 acre parking tract opposite the 17th Avenue gate. Parking will be free under state patrol supervision, with usual 25 cent admission for cars entering the Fairgrounds. Director John T. Brown invites all citizens to attend.
The 1940 41 season kicks off with Zone of Quiet a humorous farce written by Cleveland doctor Leon H Dembo The medical back ground is light hearted showing hospital life through witty dialogue and amusing situations The premiere runs September 5 6 and 7 with a lively cast and fast paced acts
Sterling reports the guardianship of late John Castor and Edith Castor, who died over a year ago, sending their children Homer Lynn June Kathleen Edith Mae and Ronald to the Pythian Children's Home in Springfield. Forrest Mongey and H Jones escorted the siblings to the home and described a warm reception and efforts to settle them in.
Two Sterling children were admitted to Akron Children's Hospital with infantile paralysis. Donald Hanzy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hanzy, is improving and may be home next week after prompt treatment. Carl Buckingham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Buckingham, remains paralyzed through the shoulders. County health commissioner Dr. J J Sutter says there is no epidemic indicated. Mrs Alice Sinclair of Smithville visited with the Sinclairs. Sunday dinner guests at Miss Helen Steiner's included Miss Pearl Bechtel Canton Miss Arline Miley Louisville and Miss Martha Steiner.
The Church Council of Rittman sponsors a union service in the park at 7 30 pm on Sunday September 1 inviting all local churches to cooperate Evangelist Dr B V Summers Canton District Superintendent of the Evangelical Church in Eastern Ohio will preach Summers brings many years of gospel ministry to the event Rittman residents are urged to attend and to support unusually large Labor Day weekend attendances at both Sunday School and Church services.
The pre première at the Hanna intrigues Broadway producers and Hollywood editors who will send scouts for the opening. Cleveland audiences will see the comedy for three days only September 5 6 and 7 at popular prices before its New York presentation.
Saint George is identified as the patron saint of England and Portugal in this historical note. The text emphasizes his revered role in both nations and marks the traditional association with chivalry and Christian virtue.
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