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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
7
The piece explains shortages affect consumers and firms as defense production rises. It urges consumer education, noting retailers and government bureaus share tips, substitutes, and recipes to stretch scarce goods. It argues most households can stay fed, clothed, and housed despite war needs.
A public safety message warns fire is a constant threat to life and property in homes and factories. It stresses that most fires stem from careless storage of combustibles and faulty equipment and urges knowledge and preparedness to minimize risk and defend the nation.
A historical opinion piece argues medicine serves the public more than wealth. It cites a Medical Economics survey of 7500 doctors, showing most earn 1500 to 6500 dollars yearly, few exceed 16500, and under 30500 with expenses after. It notes even renowned physicians may work for little after costs, while the poor get less attention.
New York reports a holiday season surge despite taxes and inflation with Commerce Department experts forecasting record high holiday volumes. Production cuts by OPM affect vacuum cleaners while defense and non defense budgeting shifts press suppliers. contrasts in employment per ton of material used shape policy. Westinghouse plans renewed activity in broadcasting as labor strikes loom in wartime economy.
The White House announced an Army contingent will operate in Dutch Guiana with Dutch forces to protect mines supplying over 60 percent of the U S aluminum industry. Brazil will patrol the Crulana Brazilian border. The move follows talks with British, Chinese, Australian, and Dutch envoys and a plan for the Far East. The Navy seeks volunteers as enlistments fall. price controls and production cuts are enacted to stabilize war-time shortages.
Nehemkis of the OPM Contract Distribution Division spoke in St. Louis about Army and Navy contracts totaling 31,577,090 awarded across 75 plants and one entire industry certified as eligible. The Social Security Board projects 475,000 hires and 100,000 layoffs in 990 establishments by February. nearly 250,000 jobs in aircraft and related industries. Eleanor Roosevelt announced the OCD plan for a women’s land army to assist harvests next year.
The President delegated to the Office of Personnel Management the authority to requisition property essential to national defense under acts from 1940 and 1941. Federal agencies may requisition needed property on request to OPM. OPM issued a compilation detailing defense efforts from 1917 and 1918, noting productivity and efficiency improvements due to technical advances and lower prices increasing value per dollar.
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ecles in New York warned that by mid next year defense spending will exceed the current year's level by over 15 billion dollars annually. He urged more taxation and restraints on consumer spending, aiming first at car and upper income brackets. An OPA credit consultant in Chicago said consumer credit control supports the new tax law in fighting inflation.
John L Lewis selects three members Benjamin Fairless of US Steel and Dr John Steelman to arbitrate the captive mine dispute. The panel includes Fairless and Steelman who resigns from the Conciliation Service to represent the public. All the mines resume operations.
The church outlines morning and evening worship services with sermons titled Gifts of the Magi and Views From The Mount. Infant baptism is planned for Dec 21 with sprinkling, followed by a consecration service for the Sunday school. Bible school opens at 9 30 with Bro. Maynard Blatter. U S S orchestra to perform. Bible emphasis throughout.
Rittman Church of Christ hosts Missionary Day on the first Sunday in December. Rev Elbert Starn, director of Religious Education for the Ohio Churches of Christ, will speak in the morning and evening. A Bible school teachers and officers meeting is proposed for the afternoon. Miss Helen Barker leads the 645 Christian Endeavor session on The Bible God s Word To Me with all young people invited.
Milton Presbyterian Church led by Minister Dwight Brooker Davidson invites all to Bible School at 9 15 a m, morning worship at 10 30, Young People societies at 6 30 p m, and evening worship at 7 30 with the third sermon in the Bible Types of Modern Men series titled The Man Who Hides His Cares. The church promises good music, gospel, fellowship and a warm welcome for all.
The president cited his special fact finding board for further examination as the United States Conciliation Service reports settlement of 68 additional labor disputes.
The Church of God led by Rev. Albert Henry at 47 E Ohio Ave hosts unified morning worship from 9 30 to 11 15 with Sunday School 10 30 to 11 15. Harold Henry supt leads Young People at 6 45 with topic Christmas carols Around the World. Evelyn Schaffter leads evangelistic service at 7 30 and Beecher Noble coordinates prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30.
The Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor Arthur J Griffith holds Sunday School at 1000 am and Morning worship at 1100 am. Evening service is at 730 pm with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 730 pm. Sunday morning uses Isaiah 57 20 21 Lasting Peace as text and Sunday evening uses John 1 6 Where Dwellest Thou.
Branigan Hall at First Baptist Church lists services led by Pastor Bill Echols. Bible School at 10 a.m. Kenneth Lance, superintendent. Young People's meeting 7:15 p.m. Mrs L K Riggs, leader. Evening worship 7:45 p.m. Mid-week service Wednesday 1:45 p.m. Cottage prayer meetings Friday evenings. Radio broadcast Sundays 8:30 a.m. WAKR Akron.
St Ann's Church announces services led by Father John T Farrell. Sunday Mass at 8 AM and High Mass at 10 AM.
The Church of Christ Conservative will hold Sunday worship at 10 30 a m in the hall above Kroger Grocery store gathering for morning services.
Patrolman George Hilton of Columbus reports shooting three squirrels with one charge while hunting near Columbus. Edward Kempton of Jacksonville nearly reached the squirrel limit using a shotgun and a beech limb shot. two squirrels were dropped as he picked up a third that fell.
Advertisers are urged to try print ads to boost visibility and sales. The message emphasizes measurable outcomes, noting readers trust paper ads for local reach and direct responses. Businesses are encouraged to place ads now to capitalize on timely opportunities and repeat customer engagement.
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