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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1936
Page
2
An editorial laments high American automobile death tolls, noting about 35 000 deaths last year and urging public responsibility. It argues safety is controllable by individuals and mass public opinion to reduce carnage on the roads.
S D Sanders, Cooperative Bank Commissioner, says farm cooperatives strengthened by a period of economic hardship. He notes cooperatives will likely show better financial results over time and expect a steady rise in business volume as farmers joined during tough years. Membership rose during dark years, strengthening American agriculture for future challenges.
The Soil Conservation Service marks the first anniversary of the Muddy Fork demonstration area in Wayne and Ashland counties. Project manager Gail T. Abbott reports one fourth of local farmers have approved revised farm plans and signed five year cooperative agreements. Active efforts to recruit more cooperators will wind down early in 1937 once enough acreage is under agreement for a practical erosion control demonstration.
Reports from several counties note extensive sunburn on apples due to extreme heat and spray injury in orchards. Dairy consumption rises in cities and villages as dairy prices and milk shortages affect the market.
The report cites Cleveland Ohio praise for better than normal crops while Minneapolis notes scattered showers boosting prospects. Northwest drout and harvests are progressing. Seattle Portland relay similar trends. St Louis area suffers moisture deficiency with corn cut for feed. Grasshopper damage observed in northern counties. Jacksonville and Atlanta report excellent results.
Rittman High School will offer four years of high school for the first time this year. W. R. Shook named president of the Shook family reunion on Saturday. Route 94 markers planned through Rittman from Cleveland to Route 5. Bicycle tour of Canada and Niagara Falls by Edward Gainer Walter McAnallen John Yarman and Frank Zvada. Mrs Lottie Smith and WM Brooks wed at Kenmore. 17 months old Tracey Shook daughter of Mr and Mrs Tracey Shook dies after illness. Rittman holds first annual picnic and field day at Chippewa Lake. Five years ago a film sponsor and tax relief news. Five years ago a local bank tax mention. Injury report includes Wayne Kurtz with leg amputated and Glenn Reynolds with hip and arm bruises.
Funeral services were held for Warren Rudd a long time resident. Rittman’s community picnic at Chippewa Lake Saturday drew large crowds. Alfred Blanc of Carnton and Stella Kalkas obtained a marriage license in Wooster this week.
Litchfield, president of The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, says Goodyear will broadcast the Literary Digest Presidential poll results three times weekly for nine weeks. The Digest figures will air regularly for the first time, under dual sponsorship, on NBC stations nationwide starting in September.
The Rittman Press prints opinions from readers with letters signed in the writers own name or under a pen name if noted. The paper holds letters confidential if the writer requests and will not assume responsibility for statements made.
George Scholl Jr letters to the Rittman Press rebutting rumors of trouble at a well attended end of term party near Camp Granger. He says the college students were peaceful, behaved as gentlemen and sparked false reports about starting trouble.
A reader from Galion Ohio dated August 20 1936 criticizes the Rittman Press for unfair treatment of organized labor after recent weeks of reading. The letter expresses disappointment and asks for fairer reporting.
The reader asks to stop receiving the publication referred to as a "scab" paper at their address and requests discontinuation of future issues. The note indicates a personal stance and a request for cessation of delivery.
A Buffalo son writes to his Rittman father denouncing a strike as a racket by “so called unionists.” He claims union-backed tactics prey on small towns and warns workers that even victory would be costly. He urges exposing credentials and questions the unions' integrity.
All members are asked to notify Mrs. John Kunkler if they wish to attend the chicken dinner next Wednesday at 6 o clock at Chippewa Lake.
A description notes the snapping turtle has powerful jaws and a hard-shelled beak capable of inflicting serious injury if it bites.
Rev Albert Henry pastor leads Sunday School and worship at 9 30. Spurgeon Troxel superintendent delivers 10 30 message on The Second Coming of Christ and What Will Take Place. Young People meet at 6 45 on Witheasing In Our Rural Fields. Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 pm. Bible study and adult prayer 7 45 pm. Welcome to all who attend.
United Brethren Church Calendar lists Bible School at 9 30 and morning worship led by Walter Shook theme Hitherto With Jehovah Helped Is. No evening service. Midweek service Wednesday at 3 0 with Mr Simpson Choir practice Friday at 1 36. Farm notes warn milk flavor caution for cows and advise after milking feeding. OSU experiments show grinding feed economical for livestock. Ottawa county farmers aided by rains and agent Carl S Bitner expect fair crops from pickle and tomato contracts. tomatoes to canning plants by August 12.
Rev E S Hendrickson schedules Sunday School at 9 15 with lesson on Beginning of World Missions and morning worship at 10 30. Sermon Ever More and More follows. Christian Endeavor at 6 30. Junior and Senior classes on My Guide Book in Christian Living and Gods Will as Seen in Jesus. Thursday September 3 midweek Prayer Bible Study at 7 30.
Rev Louis Grubb leads First Brethren Church events on First Street in Sunday School and morning worship. Rev Robert Miller of Ashland Seminary will supply in the pastor’s absence. Christian Endeavor at 6 30, with Ring Worship in cinewe.
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