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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
7
Mr Peters of Columbus has attended the Ohio State Fair for 50 years and will celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the fair’s founding from August 31 to September 5. He resides at 64 Linwood Avenue.
Ohio’s 1925 State Fair will award near 41000 in cattle and swine prizes from August 31 to September 6. Cattle total 30100 and swine 10976 with new cattle barn housing and enhanced judging facilities. Strong Jersey and Shorthorn entries expected. judging to be held in the Coliseum with planned covered walkways.
Columbus, Ohio readies to host the Diamond Jubilee State Fair opening August 31 and running through September 6. The Chamber of Commerce and civic groups organize parades and events to showcase Columbus participation and welcome visitors from across the state.
Mrs C Jennings travels to Cambridge for a week with friends. Akron visitors include Mr and Mrs C J Bowers and Mrs Harry Specht. Evangelical conference in Akron drew Dr B Wilford and Mrs S V Hobbs attended by many locals. Family and friends hosted or joined picnics reunions at Wadsworth, Wooster, Shanesville, Dalton, and Wickaville with multiple households represented.
J R Krabill 56 died of heart trouble after running a grocery business for 643 years. Survived by wife and four children, services at 220 Highland Ave with Rev Ll L Miller officiating. Various relatives and visitors listed from Indiana Michigan Cuba New York Glasgow Scotland Woodstock Ohio and other places.
The report notes multiple family visits and trips including Mr and Mrs J E Koontz Harman Koontz and relatives in Bloomington. A two week motor trip to Niagara Falls Canada involves Mrs Harold Phillips and party. Several local residents spent Sunday with friends and relatives in nearby towns. A traffic accident near Harvey’s corner involving Curt Hosmer Sevilla and Cloyd Arnold Ranmory left Mrs Arnold seriously injured and her daughter cut requiring stitches.
The article discusses Farm and University expert Dr. Pack Tall outlining corn harvesting methods and warnings against premature harvesting. It notes how mold and moisture affect ear quality and potential yield losses, stressing that corn dries in the shock after stalks are cut and readiness depends on moisture and maturity.
The county commission started viewing waterways in Ute and Calppawa townships after a petition to the board. Work on the streams was hindered by a hot Wednesday with workers forced to halt until Thursday to resume repairs.
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