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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
4
A historic note recommends Hassenpeffer as a preferred rabbit preparation, detailing cleaning the hind legs saddle and forelegs, brining with half vinegar and water, spices and vegetables, 48 to 72 hours chill, then browning in fat and slow roasting with butter stock and vegetables until tender.
Mr. and Mrs. H F Longenecker left Rittman for Texas to spend winter and spring until June. Ray Snyder, Bob Shiffer and Bob Monogue visited Ak ron and attended a Palace Theatre show. Mrs Albert Deneke is improving after an operation November 26 at Wadsworth hospital for appendicitis.
Frances Burger daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Burger 54 South Main Street will receive her AB from Notree College in June and is listed in the 1940-41 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges published with cooperation of over 500 institutions. The book released January or February and is a national recognition for graduates selected by vote with faculty approval. Burger serves on the Student Spiritual Council and Choral Club and is president of a junior society Lambda Theta Phi and has accompanied the Choral Club for two years.
The Rittman Garden Club will meet at the home of Mr and Mrs John Schaefer on Bellview Street at 7 p m Friday December 13th for the December gathering.
The wedding at SS Peter and Paul church united Arlene Weinsheimer and the son of Mrs. Melinda Deibel. The couple, honeymooning in Florida, plan to settle east of Doylestown after their return with attendants Raymond Cox and his wife.
The Gillespies marked their 66th wedding anniversary with a Sunday family gathering at the Gillespie home a six o'clock picnic for 33. Attending were W R Gillespie M L Gillespie Ethel Zanley Burnham and family plus many relatives. Mr Gillespie is 92 Mrs Gillespie 87. They have ten children 14 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Rittman High Indians gear up for a season opener against Akron West, co-winners of the Akron City League last year, at the high school gym. The district reports three scarlet fever cases, with no assemblies to continue until further notice. Armand Goffinet marks 25 years in business next week with specials at the Idealling Alley as bowling runs at reduced rates.
Miss Virginia Syler long time Latin and English teacher at Rittman High School submits resignation effective end of term to marry Edward Schlingman of Ottsville Pennsylvania. Also Congressman William R Thompson visits Rittman Friday December 13 per Postmaster Hickin. A Dana Musical Institute trio from Warren Ohio will give a recital December 8 at the high school auditorium. G. Fredneck continues handling 1926 license tag sales for Rittman.
The Salt Street paving job finished last Friday when the last brick was laid and cement filler applied. Work began around April 1 and the village completed the project on November 26 after taking the contract from the contractor several weeks earlier.
A Saturday night showing drew a large audience to the popular cinema. The play was praised as clean and wholesome and intensely engaging. Monday’s big feature Tess of the Storm Country received warm praise and met expectations.
C. H. Egner 51 of Wooster was killed Wednesday at 6 30 near Creston when his Pontiac struck a northbound trailer rig in front of Jackson Presbyterian church. Rev C B Conn of Creston Methodist Church slowed to turn home but Egner did not slow. Wife is the sole immediate survivor. Driver of the trailer rig was George Fannin of Charleston West Virginia.
Beetles employ a smoke screen as they retreat, a tactic that confounds even persistent foes. The bombardier beetle releases a noxious cloud to deter attackers and aid its escape.
An early locomotive built in Cleveland was shipped to Michigan to pull a train, marking a milestone in regional rail.
Short Takes highlight a Shanghai strike by fifty policemen over rice price hikes tied to the war, a Madison County sheriff being elected Indiana Sheriffs’ Association president, a dog catcher in Topeka upset by dances and fundraisers, RAF air triumphs with two planes lost, the Denver mint’s demand surge, and a Georgia newspaper column width query.
Revival campaign led by Ken Woodrum at United Brethren Church of Rittman continues through December 8. Attendance has risen with visitors expected from Canton Massillon and Cleveland this weekend.
Fragmentary text references De La Val in 1879 using a turbine to drive a cream separator and Parsons in 1964 building the first practical power turbine.
Morning worship at 8 and 10 o clock with evening services nightly. First Baptist Branigan Hall led by Echols. Sunday School at 10. Radio program on WJW at 4 45. Young People's meeting at 7. Preaching at 7 30. Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
Rev Albert Henry hosts unified service from 9 30 to 11 15 A M with a 10 00 A M message by Evangelist Rev C H Givens. Sunday School 10 30 to 11 15. Young Peoples Meeting 6 45 P M. Evangelistic Service 7 30 P M and nightly services all week. Saturday features Divine Healing. Next week topics include The Woman I Love and The Woman I Despise among others.
The Church of the Nazarene invites participation in morning worship at 10 am and evening service at 7 30 pm. A prayer meeting is held Wednesday evenings at 7 30.
The Rittman Church of Christ under Minister U S Goodale presents a Prince of Peace contest this evening at the church. Five contestants will deliver orations on peace after the morning and evening services and the 6 45 pm sermon.
The Junior High first team beat the Fresh 34 to 27 at the high school gym. After a slow start the J H squad matched the Frosh in the middle quarters and pulled away in the final period. Pape led the J H with 18 points while Petkoff had 13 for the Frosh.
The Diamond Egg mine residence on North Road was reported to have a furnace overheated at 710 a.m. Thursday. Damaged described as negligible and fire crews were dispatched from the local department.
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The First Brethren Church in Rittman hosts Prof Leavengood from William Jennings Bryan University Dayton Tenn this Friday at 800 PM. Sponsored by Sterling Brethren, the service is open to the public. Reverend Curtis G Morrell will also speak at 930 AM Sunday and an 730 PM evening sermon is planned with preparations underway.
United Brethren Church led by Rev C J McGee hosts Bible School with 250 attendance goal and two services featuring Lon Woodrum preaching on Magnificent Surrender and Discharge that Prisoner. Milton Presbyterian announces Universal Bible Sunday with sermons My Word and Medicine for a Million and midweek prayer hour.
The Ohio Boxboard Co. display at the Midwest purchasing exhibit in Cleveland November 14 16 won first prize among 60 national exhibits for being the most informative. The display featured 200 fancy cartons and a working miniature beater showing the beating process.
The Wooster Club of Akron will host faculty guest Dr. Aileen Dunham from the College of Wooster at 6 45 p m Monday December 9 at Grace Reformed Church Akron to observe the 20th annual Wooster Day The Akron area includes 454 Wooster graduates and former students in 47 communities who remain club members
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