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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
6
A terse poem questions the idea that life rewards toil and dutiful effort. It contrasts hopeful aspiration with nature’s rules that yield only a dull laugh as reward, suggesting disillusionment for those who believe in a grand payoff.
In a witty column, a barber pitches replacing number dialing with descriptive addresses for calls, but a skeptical editor doubts the town’s operators can master the map. The piece mocks the idea, praising humor while noting practicality concerns and a laughable quip about George Washington.
A mosaic of small town items. Sadie Smitzenheinfitzel leads a funeral procession to Johnson graveyard. Henry Cheatum exits town after oil stock dealings. Sheriff Harbinger and nine deputies travel through town toward the same destination. Silas WHechridgermetter plans a new paper while online political loyalties remain undecided. Various births, moves, and residence changes appear alongside funeral notices, illnesses, and local civic happenings.
The Boy Scout committee of the local American Legion post, led by Harold Brakewood with Hubert Squibbs Clarence Bruny and Boyd Miller, will secure needed support for the troop. The entire committee travels to Wooster for training to lead effectively, aiming to boost community involvement and long term benefits for the boys.
Wadsworth residents Miss Cleo Kunkler Ruth Harrison Martha Park and Kathryn Shenk spent Saturday shopping in Akron. Mildred Kurtz joined an Akron party at the Goodyear theater. Mrs S F Watking and Mrs E E Zechler attended a Tiffin program with Pauline Watkins prominent. ESAC and Mrs Beardsley visiting son in Atlanta GA. C R Bosoh and family have moved.
Local shop advertises suits topcoats and overcoats priced at 20 dollars each. Shoppers urged to visit Wald'n Tailor Shop for bargain clothing offers.
Notice states the Modern Woodmen of America meet every Tuesday night and neighbors are requested to be present. Names listed include Charles Bard, Moor as clerk, and K D with a phone number ending in x2004. The tone is legal-paper formal and local.
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