11 Dec 1947
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1947
Page
1
A reflective poem in which the speaker is repeatedly interrupted by a shout to "Go fix the fire" while performing ordinary acts. The verse ponders duty and constraint, invoking a preacher and mortality. The refrain anchors the piece as a meditation on obligation.
A RITTMAN SHOPPER recalls finding a $5 item priced at $11.50 in a big city store. Howard Britton sends Chicago papers showing printed copies from engraved plates to beat strike. The Tribune published 80 pages for Thanksgiving. John Knight's Daily News issued 5 pages as circulation dips.
Myrtle Scott, a clerk at Annat's in Wooster, witnessed three masked bandits attempting a Saturday night hold up at the business office. An overheard comment from a first grader tied the incident to a planned matinee and Friday night show.
CAP RHONEMUS notes the Akron Beacon Journal will issue a lighter 68 page edition. The piece laments reduced newsroom output and hints that smaller editions limit what the "little fellows" can contribute to the hometown paper.
RITTMAN PACKING CO contributes to fill an 18 percent cubic foot deep freeze cabinet donated to Boys Village by Orrville merchants.
Accountants F. O. Kanehl L. G. Over D D. Jones and E J. McConnell plan to attend an Akron Chapter meeting of the National Association of Cost Accountants at the University Club in Akron tonight. The guest speaker is Charles Seigel a tax consultant for the Research Institute of America.
The Church of God roof was completed this week and the basement dedicated in 1941. A 46 foot tower will crown the finished church. Wenger Oil Co. garage 39 by 88 feet, pillars-free, with multiple doors and windows. Frye Furniture Co. adds 75 by 45 foot one story warehouse at rear. Rittman Savings Bank rear addition now used for office space.
The body of 23 year old Dale Bryan arrived in Rittman Monday morning with a military escort. He was killed in Germany on March 25 1945. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Ebert funeral home with Rev William Echols officiating. Burial followed at Military Circle in Rittman cemetery. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs William Bryan of Rittman and three half sisters and one half brother.
A color nature film released by the Ohio Department of Conservation will be shown at the high school Monday at 8 p.m. Supt. W. H Hauenstein Ralph Overholt, who has seen the movie, highly recommends it. The public is invited to attend.
Christmas seals are shown or advertised for use on December mailings. The notice highlights the spread of festive seals for holiday postage and seasonal mailings.
Wayne T. Bennett assistant high school coach spoke at the Lions club on Monday night. He gave a brief recap of the Loudonville game and outlined shot charting and the qualities of a good basketball player. Lester Steele introduced him. Herald Miller will assist with the Christmas party setup next Monday. January committee members are H L Davidson and Joe Wald.
Rittman Indians opened the basketball season by beating Loudonville 56 to 45 on Saturday with Neil Milford scoring 21. They then lost to Spencer 51 to 43 on Tuesday as Britton led Spencer and Mitford was held to three for Rittman.
The village council voted to purchase a sand and salt spreader from W W Williams Co to keep streets safe this winter. A representative explained unit advantages while other items covered sewer questions and railroad crossing safety requests.
Ralph Krabill C E Rhonemus and Ernest Harrison were named the Rittman committee for the annual March of Dimes drive to combat infantile paralysis. Rex McSweeney William Wertz and Francis Hillen, all of Wooster, will direct the Wayne county campaign during the last two weeks of January.
About 65 attended the first annual banquet at United Brethren church where a nominating committee selected directors. New nine members serve terms of one to three years, with W A Tritchler addressing the group.
Rittman Booster club members are called by president H L Davidson for a Wednesday meeting on December 17 at 8 p.m. in the high school study hall to elect officers. The nominating committee submits a slate with president John Baldwin Lawrence Wilmot Boyd Miller. vice presidents Lewis Hoover O A Houglan George Sandrock. secretary treasurer Betty Halfer Leonard Over.
In Canada on a fishing trip Charles Sigler formerly of Rittman located a vein of gold. A Beacon Journal story last week quoted Helen Waterhouse describing the mine as profitable to operate.
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