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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1936
Page
4
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The text rails against moral decay and gambling as social leaders misusing freedom. It laments a topsy turvy world, calls for spiritual accountability, and urges a return to reverent, disciplined living amid societal noise and ethical confusion.
A collage of recollections and notices from the Rittman community includes tributes to Dr W McConnell who died after a dinner mishap, memorials for long-time residents, past club and school events, a community fund update, and brief personal notices.
A correction from Prati Press clarifies a misprint in a prior item. The corrected name is shown as Prati Press with the intended reference to a person and event previously misstated. The notice aims to set the record straight for readers.
Reverend D oR Bilington will lead services at Branigan Hall on Tuesday night December 8. The Akron preacher and two assistants Moore and Robinson oversee activities for the Snyder estate with Bodager and others serving as appraisers.
The two glee clubs at Sterling High School will broadcast over the station Saturday morning between 10:80 and 1 o'clock. About 75 members are in the two clubs, with M. M. Scott as director.
Residents are asked to respond to a recall from the Miltoz Garden Club retiring president Miss Carrie Belchier. The annual election of officers follows. The meeting is Tuesday evening at the township hall.
The Ladies Aid society of the British church meets today with Mrs. John Rémond. The day will be spent quilting and a picnic dinner is planned.
Mrs James Miller recently returned home from Wadsworth hospital after an operation. Sterling high school cheerleaders are Betty Gingery Alberta Bhew Clara Bauman and Russell Sontag. Miss Deema Beichler of McKeesport PA was a weekend guest of Mrs Mae Lance. Mr and Mrs 8 A Slemmons returned from a Florida stay. Thanksgiving gatherings included Rev and Mrs J F Davidson Mr and Mrs Paul Davidson of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Henry Davidson and daughter Sylvia of Barberton. Charlie Younger hosted guests from Cleveland and the Hostettlers. Dell Hart hosted a family dinner with children and grandchildren. Agnes Clements of New York City and Mrs Donald Brodbeck of Rittman visited the Harry Halliwell home. Lyle Ripley of Creston hosted the Harry Halliwell family for Thanksgiving. Robert and Merle Halliwell spent the holiday with Junior Halliwell in Wadsworth.
Rittman high school and the American Legion sponsor an essay contest on Our Constitution and What It Means. Open to all classes with emphasis on juniors and seniors, entries must be 400 to 600 words and due February 12, 1937.
Miss Margaret McWethy reports results from tuberculin tests given to 73 teachers and students at Rittman High on November 9. Forty seven negatives and twenty six positives indicate some exposure. Tests by Ming McWathy and Dr. Robert B. Wright were voluntary and aim to assess risk, not treatment, as Christmas seal sales begin to fund national cure and prevention efforts.
A Sunday through Thursday schedule lists morning worship at 10:30 and evening services at 7:30 at Ann's Church with Sunday school at 9:730, and a strong slate of Bible study, choir practice, and special topics. Additional notes include Men and Women group meetings, a Christmas observance, and the Midweek service on Wednesday at 7:15 led by Lester Simpson.
Universal Bible Sunday observed at Milton church with Sunday School at 9 15. Morning worship at 10730. Sermon on Pauls Guidance and Counsels. Parish announces December 6 as a special observance with worship services.
Nearly half of social security pension forms have been filed with the post office. Robert J. Hickin notes businesses and merchants are lax while employees show some effort. Three employees have completed reports ready for Washington.
Symnorsa Bil Chandler, hired by the New York Star to wash and gamble on a 5 million bet, resists its push. Connie Allenbury, a wealthy girl accused of husband stealing, travels to London with her father. Disguised as a fisherman, Bill befriends Aenvi at Adironsack Lodge, wins Connie’s regard, blocks the editor and Gladys Benton from exposing their schemes, and staves off a suit for alienation of affections.
Serial drama unfolds as Bill wins a hotel battle and contemplates legal action while juggling romantic tensions with Gladys and Haggerty. Affairs, alibis, and a looming alienation suit threaten to unravel the Allenbury Lodge plot.
Haggerty urges Connie Allen to drop the suit against the Star claiming it would ruin hundreds of workers. He admits fault for the article and promises a trust fund to protect five million in employees while Connie insists on continuing the legal action to shield the workers.
In a tangle of jealousy and headlines, Connie Allenbury confronts Bill Chandler as Gladys Haggerty exposes a plotted scheme. Warren struggles to manage a brewing hotel room scandal amid threats of libel and a sensational newspaper sting.
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