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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
1
Ike Conley notes a German doctor arguing love is a disease like measles and that both come once to each man. A group of Methodist ministers asks the church for permission to use tobacco and jokes that boys might as well smoke here on earth since it will be denied later.
A fragmented survey of urban issues includes a city council plan on film storage a jibe about asylum officials a note on endurance in marriage a stock joke and a mix of Prohibition and politics comments. It mentions Hoover family roots traced to Switzerland and a free Xmas ride by Columbus Rail Light Co with local Scots observed.
The W B A News Review officers were guests at a six o clock banquet Tuesday evening in their hall. The event celebrated the year long attendance contest winner. Twenty six members attended with hall decor in holiday colors. An inspection practice is set for Tuesday evening December 17 with Bilderback of Orrville in charge and initiation of candidates planned. Members are urged to be present for the exchange of Christmas gifts.
The annual Christmas health seal sale opens this week and runs until December 24 as part of a national effort to prevent and control tuberculosis. W A Garver notes the program is run by the National Tuberculosis Association and 1400 local groups, funded by seals. Recent research highlights include a purer disease test for humans and cattle and a rapid three to four day infection test from Rockefeller Institute scientists.
Escovitz Dry Goods Store on South Main Street was broken into Saturday morning and robbed of goods valued at a large amount. Silks and coats were stolen along with other items, with some left scattered as thieves fled. Police traced suspects to Akron but could not secure Cleveland arrests.
Pythian Sisters met Wednesday evening for their regular session with the usual business, officer elections, and a social hour. Members enjoyed music readings games and a Christmas gift exchange. Santa left crackerjack candy oranges and cookies for each attendee.
The W C T U will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs Aaron Wolfe on North Third Street on Tuesday December 17th.
An anonymous letter to the Orrville Courier-Crescent promised the return of Melvin Horst in exchange for immunity and $100. Residents waited anxiously Thursday night as time passed without the boy’s return, turning the case into a nationwide sensational event amid the Christmas rush delaying the paper.
The Rittman Rotary Club heard Dean Weimer Wooster attorney discuss taxation. Louie Allen of Wadsworth visited as a Rotarian. Next week members plan a bus trip to Cleveland with wives to dine at the Winton hotel and view The June Moon at Hanna theatre. The Wade Worth club received a portrait of late editor W Hostetler and a poem I Have to Live With Myself. Attorney Hayes Darby spoke on chemistry with demonstrations.
Ex service men eligible for adjusted service compensation are warned that the filing deadline is January 2 1930. An April 6 1930 final date is set for disability compensation applications. The Veterans Bureau urges timely claims as extensions are unlikely. Regional Manager WM L Marlin notes government insurance options up to 10000 for insurable veterans.
Frank Kitts a Teitt man heavyweight floored Buck Dickman in the first round at the Firestone Club boxing show in Akron. Dickman from Cleveland’s Panny Dunn stable sparred with Johnny Risko. Kitts weighed 199 lbs to Dickman’s 189. Dickman was carried from the ring after the solar plexus shot.
Boxing card in Wadsworth featured Ray Maxwell welterweight returning after seven months and drawing in a six round main. Sammy O'Dell beat Vic McLaughlin in four rounds in the semi. Young McCoy of Barberton outpointed Battling Daily of Wadsworth in four rounds. Joe Bordac of Wadsworth stopped Fresh Patrick of Akron in four. Mickey Hurd of Akron outpointed Youngensche of Wadsworth in four.
Mrs Lattle Toland and Mrs Harold Morris hosted a Christmas gathering at Toland home with Circle No 3 of the Presbyterian Aid Society. Guests enjoyed Yuletide decor, games, a humorous reading by Mrs U M Wenger, a light luncheon, and gift exchange. Presentations honored president Mrs F B Snyder and helpers Mrs Verne Gebhart and Miss Marjorie Williams.
The Division of Conservation at Columbus says Americans including hunters fishermen and tourists will spend over 350 million dollars in Canada before the season ends. Much of this money goes to Canadian hotels railroads gas stations guides and camps, with Ohio sportsmen driving cross border to spend abroad. Improving Ohio lakes streams and game possibilities could keep thousands home to spend locally.
A.J. Gordon starts Tillman’s first sign painting shop last Friday. The Gordon Shen Shop operates on South Sopwis in a building owned by Hrorshoy and Rotter. Gordon, with years of experience in New York City and Buffalo, pledges any form of sign work and points to gold leaf samples as proof of his craft.
The First Street School announces honor pupils across sixth to eighth grades. Principal McNary notes sharper student effort and improved grades over the past six weeks.
Store windows in Rittman join in the holiday mood as children gaze on toy laden displays. Adults also appreciate the festive deco rations and gift potential creating a scene of seasonal cheer and belief in Santa Claus.
The article presents an all county high school football team chosen by editor Red with Charles Murray as writer and Rod as a respected selector. It highlights players from positions including end Santinger, tackle Parker, guards Bloyner and Nussbaum, center Vonter, left guard Brown, end Settonopa, end Voney, quarterback McDowell, halfbacks Denbrook and Dannemiller, and fullback Pape, noting their strengths and season performances.
A Wednesday afternoon luncheon bridge at Lerkham's in Orrville featured the Mos dames Forestner Hires N Mr Wen ger and Shong as hostesses. Nine bridge tables were in play after a noon luncheon. Honors went to Caruthers Gannon Brakewood and Net.
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