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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1935
Page
4
The Rittman Press, a Democratic newspaper, is published every Thursday by The Press Publishing Company on North Main Street. Editor is Ernest Harrison with Glen F. Oyster as Business Manager. Delivery and subscription details are listed, including rates for local and nonlocal readers.
The class of 1935 from Ritt maida ne school in Waste County Ohio declares a humorous last will and testament. It bequeaths items from the home room to seniors and jokes about brains, seats, a blackboard, and signatures. It also grants seniors gum rights and study-hall desk privileges.
A five question trivia item asks: which US city grew by over 500000 from 1920 to 1930, which state could become five states by congressional permission, who Alaska was purchased from, what area was added by the Mexican Cessions of 1848, where and when Jack Oakie was born, and the length of the Ohio River the width of standard gauge railways and the state containing Old Town. Answers arrive next week.
The Grange campaigns against a federal department plan and farm policy proposals, urging careful cost analysis and safeguards for ownership and land rights. Delegates discuss tariffs, education funding, loans, and governance while warning against executive overreach and loss of local representation.
Mr and Mrs Tiarry Griner of 67 S First Street welcome a daughter Vera Dolores weighing 8 pounds. Mr and Mrs Dave McConnell, south of Hittman, announce a daughter Mary Lou weighing 814 pounds. Also listed are Mr and Mrs John Petak, Fisher allotment, a daughter named Sunday Eve Ding. Real estate transfers include August Goffinet to George B Gordon in Rittman and George B Gordon to August Goffinet in Rittman lot.
Department of Commerce reports from over 30 cities show stronger industrial activity and widespread retail gains for last week. Christmas Club payments boosted national spending, with $312 million distributed to 7 million members. stock dividends add to December receipts. Building permits reach $674 million in ten months, and employment improves as private industry adds workers.
An ornate reflection on kindness during Yuletide, likening gentle conduct to a craft. The piece muses on acts of consideration, everyday courtesy, and the quiet pressures of social exchange in festive times.
The Rittman United Brethren Church invites all for Bible school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 30 with the theme The Desire of the Nations Miss Lavine Harpster leads the 6 30 Young People service and the 7 30 evening service features Four Advents of Our Lord Midweek service is Wednesday at 7 30 Lester Simpson leads classes Young People choir and adult choir rehearse with Woodrow Harpster and Homer Forrer directing The Burniff7p residence on North Main street hosts Young People prayer meeting at 6 30 and adult prayer at 7 30 all services echo a hearty Christmas season welcome.
Rev Albert Henry presides at the Church of God Realty Building with Sunday School at 9 45 am and Morning Worship at 10 45 am. Spurgeon Troxel is superintendent and a Young Peoples Meeting is set for 6 30 pm followed by Evangelistic Services at 7 45 pm featuring the Emanuel Male Quartet from Pennsylvania.
First Street by the Park hosts Sunday School at 9.30. Morning Worship at 10.30 and Evening Worship at 7.30. Rev Grub of Ashland Seminary will preach both morning and evening sermons.
Burley tobacco crops sold in Kentucky and Tennessee at slightly lower prices than last year. In Chicago the International Live stock Exposition drew about 200000 attendees. Southern California income rose by 100 million dollars. Citrus and walnut crops plus bank deposits and clearings increased. Automobile sales in many cities hit new highs in November.
Statisticians note over 500 ball games exist across communities and cultures. The question asks why there are more than that number of games specifically using golf balls, suggesting a blend of rules, venues, and player creativity leads to many variants.
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