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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
11
The Rittman High Indian basketball team hosts Millersburg Friday and travels to Doylestown Saturday to meet the Chippewas. After two losses, injuries to veteran guards have hampered the Indians as they seek a win. Reserve game at 7:30 p.m. and varsity to follow Friday, game at Deviestown Saturday also 7:30 p.m. start.
The high school music program, postponed from Thursday December 18 to Friday December 19, will feature Pitmansehels and students from all 12 grades plus kindergarten. Kindergarten presents First Aid for Santa, followed by a chorus from grades 3 to 6 with brass quartet. First and second grades perform Toyland, then a light concert by the Rittman High School band, with group and specialty numbers.
An advertisement pitch in the Rittman PRESS urging local businesses to consider advertising. It promotes the value of ads as a proven tool and invites inquiries for placement and rates.
Rittman junior high cage team opened the season with a 26 19 victory on Sterling’s floor Friday afternoon. The first half led 22 3, Sterling surged to cut the margin to 11 by the third, but Rittman finished strong. Skelly and Thonen each scored 6 for Rittman. Maibach led Sterling with 6.
A letter from Danny Edgar of Grandview Ave Rittman Ohio asks Santa Claus for a passenger car for his sister and hot chocolate and cookies. He notes he has been good and asks for gifts for Ralph and other boys, with love from Danny and the family.
Varnum Noyes Elliott age 65 died of heart disease at his Portland Oregon home Sunday after a short illness He leaves his widow and two married daughters all of the west trn date He was the fourth child of John Calvin and Mrs Elliott The former home was the farm that became the site of Rittman He left Rittman and vicinity in 1895.
Patrolman W H Bailey of Memphis Tennessee slept in his bedroom when a burglar entered and rifled the pockets of the officer's trousers taking all his money. The incident highlights local crime as police investigate the break-in and review security.
A fragment from Harris Straits emphasizes disciplined public pronouncement, with Floyd Hartpense named as the sole official speaker for the American Legion in Ohio. It stresses safeguarding justice freedom and democracy, opposing class autocracy, and condemning persecution based on race or religion.
Report notes several citizens ready to assist Uncle Sam in wartime effort. For weeks Red Cross sew ers have been seeking aid to meet quotas, while Defense Savings stamps and bonds have been on sale since May 1.
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