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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
4
A Washington message urges cutting subsidies, easing surpluses, and raising farm prices while addressing unemployment and monopolies. It cites practical common sense, recalls a National Press Club lunch with Jeffers, and questions naval spending on three new battleships as a peace measure.
In Our Past item from The Rittman Press recalls 1938 events in Rittman Ohio. Mt Herman Men’s Bible Class officers chosen Frank Seclup president Charles Rohrer vice president and Hugh McCracken secretary treasurer. The bus station moved from Snyder Drug to a new Tom A HY Thomas Drug store. Snow coats streets with color as Scattet and green Liver and gold and scarlet brighten the scene. President declines interviews with many leaders but welcomes Corporal John L Sullivan in the White House with the president’s shoes. Housing work advances 11 light housekeeping apartments and 43 beds. Fifteen Millen township men begin Civil Works Administration extension work on W First street.
Ten years ago Firatst building teachers held a high school get together with guests of honor Mr and Mrs Garver Mrs McNary and Bernadine. R Hlanton became sole owner of Whitehouse Bakery by buying Willam Beeker's interest. Rittman defeated Dalton 32 to 13 to claim county crown. Charles Smith sold property at Grant and Seneca and plans move to Virginia.
Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs C C Gault and family of Wooster and families around Wooster. Miss Leon a Harmon spoke at a Prince of Peace event and placed well at Easton. Several locals moved residences and attended hospital events. The Kum club and Les Joyeux Club held Christmas gatherings with meals, gifts, and games.
The guide advises using a three cent stamp when unsure of a recipient address and addresses cards plainly. It suggests cards at least 2 1/2 by 4 inches, securely packed parcels with Do not op on until Christmas, and insured valuable parcels. Starting December 9 the focal post office will limit telephone inquiries due to high volume.
Mr Andy Stuff of Orrville has been named manager of the Rittman district for Ohio Telephone Corp. He has years of service in fre maintenance and will move to Rittman with his family to assume the new post.
Rittman schools list honor roll recipients for the second six weeks. Seventh grade honorees include Berger Matthews Seebauer Badger and others. eighth grade names include Bodager Dickerson Kloetzly Maslok and several more. An overheated furnace prompted a volunteer fire department visit to Straup's Sterling Avenue home with no damage reported.
15 years ago E R Lance and Goffinet husked 150 bushels in seven hours while tidying fodder and cribbing corn. Rittman plans a second annual community Christmas. Sterling A C reorganizes under Melvin Ritter, promising winter sports for Rittman and Sterling fans.
The Rittman Savings Bank directors announce incorporation under a state charter with paid up capital of 25000. Keen oPhone attracts attention as a new telephony device. A Chicago correspondent J J Bringolt reports continued subscriptions and nostalgia for former station agent days at Sterling.
The Bible Class of the United Brethren Church hosts its annual Christmas Party in the church parlors on Friday evening December 16. Mrs Roy Welling leads the event with a gift exchange. Circle I of the Presbyterian church also meets with Mrs BE Day on Thursday December 14 for a Christmas party featuring a 10 gift exchange.
St Anns Church schedules morning services at 8 and 10, evening 7 30, with Bible School at 9 30 led by Walter Shook. The United Brethren and Christian Endeavor plan programs including a Christmas Cantata Sunday evening December 25 at 7 30.
The superintendent is Maynard Blatter. Morning worship at 10 30. The choir will render special music. The pastor’s subject is The Parable of the Sower from Mt 13. Evening service at 7 30 with The New Jerusalem or the Future Home. Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 in Genesis six. Senior and junior groups meet, junior choir sings. Twist meet at 4 30 at the church.
Mil ton Presbyterian Church lists Rev E S Hendrickson and contact at 30 W Second St The section notes Universal Bible Sunday with Sunday School at 9 15 Uniform Jesson The Sin of Covetousness Morning worship at 10 36 Sermon My Bible Christian Endeavor at 6730 Why Have a Conscience About Liquor Evening service at 7 30 Sermon The End of God Also mentions prayer at 7 30 Wednesday and Zechariah scripture readings
The Church of God lists Rev Albert Henry as pastor with Sunday School at 9 30 Morning worship at 10 45 Christian Crusaders 6 39 topic Life Study of Joseph Evangelistic services 7 30 Junior prayer meeting 6 30 Adult prayer meeting 7 30 Wednesday Fridays Call Night featuring prayer and study sessions.
Sermon by Pastor S Goodale at the Church of Christ noted in a service schedule. Moody family from Canton to supply special music during the evening worship. A Young Peoples Service and an Aggression meeting were also listed in the church program.
Sunday School at 10 am and 7 pm services led by Rev. Bill Echilds pastor. Young People meet at 7:39 pm with preaching. Prayer meetings and singing held each Wednesday at 7:30 pm and a cottage prayer meeting on Friday nights.
The essay surveys popular medical literature from the era, noting works by Paul de Kruif, Menninger, Lloyd C Douglas, Sinclair Lewis, Cronin, Hans Zinsser, Eve Curie, Vitor Helser, and Arthur Hertzler. It highlights biographies, autobiographies, and novels linking medicine, history, and human experience, recommending public library access and thoughtful reading.
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