12 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1935
Page
1
A collage of short items from various cities notes odd local incidents. Hugo Briesemeister’s fishing fame grows after neighbors borrow his scales and weigh a baby at forty pounds.
A cryptic notice from St Louis reflects the Anti-Satoon League predicting Prohibition's return by 1945. It mentions a four day session with delegates from 49 states and 400 attendees singing I will not eat my witless brown beside those who drink beer.
Raucous report claims Brung Rachael Hauptmann hints at evidence unearthed by Jerseys ace sleuth E Park. Kidnaping of Col Chas A tandhergits infant son nearly four years and polited opponents of Gov ste th a tee Ithafl plot to build national publicity for a presidential run.
On game day a series of prison breaks involved fourteen convicts totaling 124 years. At Nashville Tenn three escapes occurred with one man recaptured. In Muskogee Alabama six convicts killed a chef, a detective, and a guard. five escaped, two gunshots wounded, one dead. At Charlestown Massachusetts five attempts ended with one fatality, two surrendering to police, and two mortally wounded.
A fur trade dispute erupts after reports that the President's wife bought a fur coat from a wholesaler. Louis Hoias, head of a fur association, condemns retail purchases as a barrier to recovery. The wholesaler deflects with a defiant reply.
In a Birmingham vignette a bride receives no gift from the groom on her wedding day. Mose later makes amends with a wash tub a washboard and a mirror, offering her a choice of labor or self-admiration in a curt, dialect rich exchange.
A council meeting and public audience in Rittman discuss six proposed sites for a municipal community center funded by a $19,000 WPA grant. Committee weighs parcels north of Public Square, Main Street plots, and other town lots while awaiting WPA labor guidance before bond approval.
More than 100 Rittman men gathered at United Bedleen church dining room for the Rittman High School football champions banquet. Ledale Amstutz accepted the county prize from Daily Record sports editor Neig Murray, with team members and coaches praised for their season and sacrifice.
A multiple vehicle crash on an icy road injures one and involves four cars. Police arrived, no charges filed, and all drivers insured. The incident caused local traffic disruption with no further injuries reported.
Marshallville post office issued $1614 in postal money orders in November. Postmaster George W Werntz reports fees totaling $19.1, praising the office as an excellent showing for a fourth class facility serving about 24 residents. Werntz operates with no assistants aside from R F D carrier Elmersch and David Yeakley handling mail transport.
Rittman merchants plan 8:30 p m closing times all next week to boost late shopping for Christmas. Participating retailers include Economy Store Variety Sass Branigan Hardware Rittman Hardware Ralph Hardware Ward s Men s Wear plus local drug stores and auto garages.
Mrs Lydia Hoover longtime Rittman resident dies at home on Salt street after years of illness. She was the widow of George Hoover with Hoover Funeral arrangements noted in the report.
Community leaders in Marshallville push for federal aid to build a new high school and grade school under a state program, replacing the current three year course with modern facilities. The article also notes local obituaries and funeral services for residents, including Alonzo Welch and others, with cemetery interments and memorials in the region.
Ritiman split openers with a 68 20 win over Creston Brewlero while Sterling scored 89 in a rout of Marshallville. Wadsworth won 28 24 as crests fell late. Reserve teams and independents began district action Friday and Saturday with local contests and key freshman performances noted.
Close of The Rittman Press circulation period marks sealed ballot box week with Christmas magazine bargains drawing subscribers and ads. Top contestants include Mrs Ethel Wilmot of Rittman with 2 869 000 votes, Odile Henry Creston 2 839 008, Amanda tench Creston RD 12 824 000, John A Bender Rittman 2 827 000, Helen Kerstetter Sterling 1 144 000, F W Kerr Doylestown 1 070 000.
The Canal Fulton Indians host Smithville in a pivotal game noted for a well balanced offense and a strong home performance. Rittman and Canal Fulton share a good relationship as both schools engage in a growing local rivalry. The outcome may influence standings and drive community support as campaign weeks run toward deadlines.
Fragmentary text describes an event at headquarters on Thursday with mentions of preparing aid. Names and specifics are unreadable, leaving only a vague note of a planned activity and participants.
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