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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
4
The piece argues tuberculosis threatens youth across ages from under ten to mid adulthood, urging universal education and sustained funding for medical research. It stresses there is no vaccine or cure, and calls for public contributions to the National Tuberculosis Association to protect children and future generations.
Rittman High School Indians lost their second straight on the road as Spencer led 11 to 5 at the half and 15 to 7 after three. Shiffer and Kitts had four points each on four field goals, while Lipointe and others contributed, but the Indians could not secure the boards or offense on the Spencer defense.
John H. Fisher Agency announces a new weekly listings exchange with Brokers Contact Service linking over 700 brokers across 12 central states and Florida. The service covers city, business, and farm property nationwide speeding sales and expanding reach. Fisher named representative in Ritiman Ohio.
A compact local history note draws from archives of the Rittman Press, recapping notable community events, people, and milestones covered in past issues. It highlights preserved items and calls for further archival exploration.
One year ago the high school hosts the first Bard Concert of the season on Tuesday December 19 at 8:00 p.m. Kenneth Zimmerman, in seventh grade, is soloist and first chair trombonist. A Christmas cantata Immanuel by Adam Geibe will be presented at 7:39 p.m. Sunday by the Milton Presbyterian Church choir directed by Mrs. Harrison with soloists Mrs. Bauenstein Mrs. De Vore Mrs. Osborne Miss Dowd Miss Stanley and others. Frederick Ebbs assists conduct. Mrs. A L Ebert plays organ and Mrs. A J Tuccinar di at the piano.
More than 100 men attended a Thursday night gathering in the United Brethren church dining rooms to honor the championship football team and coach Tibby Young. The event hosted 30 Rit tmen High School players and their coach as guests.
Rittman High School boys opened the season with a big road win at Creston 235 to 28. Starters Harter with 15 points and Kunkler with 13 led the attack. Also note a home talent show titled Doctor Jim to be staged at the high school auditorium by the Rittman Grange on Thursday evening December 17.
L. E. Sondmiller opens his Erie meat market in a new establishment opposite the Realty Block on Tuesday. In about a month the Rittman Savings Bank will relocate to the south end of the Realty Block, and around January 20 Sam Escovitz will move his clothing and shoe store into the room adjoining the new bank building.
A largely signed petition filed with the county commissioners by Rittman residents seeks an improved three mile road to Sterling. Big crowds remain at the Opera House. Renfax equipment had minor Sunday repair issues affecting the program but is now fixed. The next major feature will be The Sins of a Mother on Monday evening.
Mitglieder der Orrville draft area including Rittman received questionnaires in the past week. William F Chapman of Rittman was among 17 volunteers in the Orrville area.
Clare E. Rohrer of Rittman is named among fall pledges of Sigma Nu at Ohio State University in a university notice. Rohrer is the son of Charlez I Rohrer and Mrs. Rohrer.
Robert Moore was arrested for speeding by Marsax Heffelman and fined 5 dollars plus costs before Mayor Baldwin. Walter J. Frey faced assault and threatening charges, fined 10 dollars plus costs before Justice Joe Sherrick. Donald Snell, driving while intoxicated, fined 100 dollars and costs with license revoked for one year. Alton Blatter had a parking fine in the bank alley. Emmit Boyes, near Burbank, jailed for trapping without a license, fined 10 dollars plus costs before Justice Joe Sherrick.
The Milton Presbyterian Church board of trustees and the session fixed the 1941 budget at 6000 dollars. The budget covers local church operating expenses, a sinking fund, and benevolences. An annual member canvass of the congregation is planned for January.
Edward Boyle of Rittman, a U S Army volunteer, earns the rank of Commissary Sergeant at Camp Shelby Mississippi. He will oversee the camp dining room and kitchen and is the sole Akron recruit promoted. He plans to return to Rittman on leave December 22.
Wayne County teachers including Rittman faculty will attend the Wayne County Teachers Institute at Wooster High School at 9 30 am Saturday December 14. Roger McGee from Rittman High School Band will perform a baritone solo during the opening session. Ella Major principal of the Primary Building will chair the primary language panel and Madeline Bixel home economics teacher will chair the home economics panel.
Dr. C. C. Gregg attended the Akron dental meeting at the Mayflower Hotel and spoke as the Society delegate to the State Dental Meeting held last month in Cincinnati. Dr. Raymond Myers of Louisville University gave the principal address.
The Rittman Savings Bank recorded one mortgage for $1,800 and the Citizens Savings and Loan Co. two mortgages totaling $800 during November. Wayne Abstract Co. reports real estate mortgages of $86,415 recorded in November 1938, versus $196,017 in November 1939 and $114,518.79 in November 1940.
The Wayne County Farm Bureau announces a January 3 roll call to reach every farmer. Rex M. Corfiman says over 300 volunteers will canvass farms and invite participation. Board members coordinate with two captains and four lieutenants per township for the outreach.
Principal W. H. Hauenstein releases the honor roll list. Freshmen with all A's include Shirley Ziegler Betty Dale Wenger Ruth Steele Irene Bostes Joyce Harpster Miriam Hinton. others with one A
Guests last weekend of Mr. and Mrs Victor Day and family were IFPA. Day and Mr and Mrs. Day of Milan. Mr and Mrs. V A Garver anticipate a two weeks Florida trip during the school holiday. Mrs. Thomas Madison will spend this weekend in Levain with friends. Miss Laurabel Mooney and Miss Elly Major spent last weekend in Mt. Sterling at Miss Mooney's home.
Morning worship at 8 and 10 with evening services daily. Sunday School at 10. Radio on WJW at 4 45. Young People meet 7, preaching 7 30, Bible study Wednesday 7 30 The Last Invitations theme. Juniors Young People and Adults each led by listed leaders Wednesday 7 30 choir practices follow. United Brethren Church reports evangelistic meeting ending with new tithers and fellowship appeals on December 8.
Pastor Reality Bida leads a unified service from 9 30 to 11 15 a m at the Church of God with Sunday School at 10 30 am Richard Reed serves as superintendent for the Sunday program Youth meeting at 6 45 pm features Fruits of Repentance Harold Henry chairs an Evangelistic Service at 7 30 with Rev C H Givens bringing the final message of a two week series Rev Givens praised as a powerful preacher and edifying to the church Junior Prayer Wednesday at 6 45 pm Adult Prayer at 7 30 pm.
Pastor Brother McClung leads Sunday School at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am. Evening service is at 7 30. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30. A cordial invitation is extended to all services.
The Rittman Church of Christ with Minister Goodale hosts World Mission Day featuring Mrs Goodale speaking on Today's Happenings On Our Mission Fields. Morning worship with communion at 10 15 includes Ralph Fixler as superintendent. Evening services include a sermon on Real Christian Living and a Wednesday college prayer service.
A high school French class performed a French play during a Friday assembly. Participants included Virginia Gebhart Rose Marian Wilson Jack Swigart Frank Webner Harold Snyder and Germaine Chenal. Director Miss Katherine Olthouse introduced the production and the show closed with cathedral pictures and French songs. A fluorescent study lamp was presented to junior class Play director Francis Layton by the junior cast.
Reverend C J McGee leads at 7123 Main Street with Bible School at 9 30 Superintend ent Paul Johnson worship at 1030 Acquaintance with God Evangelistic Adult and Senior C E at 630 led by Twila Shook and Isaac Bott phone 142 L.
War time pressures raise tuberculosis threat and require more funding. Christmas Seals provide essential revenue to suppress the disease in Wayne County, supporting the county anti tuberculosis drive aimed at eradication through sustained effort next year.
The Church on the Hill led by Pastor Arthur Carey at 471 Bellevue Ave lists services and times. Friday prayer service 7 30 p.m. Sunday Bible School 9 30 a.m. Morning worship 10 30 a.m. Evening service 7 20 p.m. topics include The Christian's Sermon to the World and Man s need of a Refuge. Virgil Armstrong leads weekday activities and C E at 6 30 p.m. with five departments.
Sunday School begins at 9 15 with the lesson Jesus Teaches His Disciples To Pray. Morning worship at 10 30 with Be Found Faithful. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 Topic The Lord's Prayer A Bible Gem led by Mr Chester Snow. Evening Service at 7 30 Sermon Diversities of Gifts. Midweek Prayer Hour Wednesday Dec 18 at 7 00 Pray for the Sunday School teachers and workers. Choir rehearsal at 8 00.
Sunday School led by Harvey Amstutz with classes for all ages. 10:30 morning worship with choir processional and children oriented devotions. Sermon Jesus Figure of a Judgment Day. 700 Christian Endeavor led by Alice Ebersole. 7:45 p m sermon The Antichrist. Wednesday 7:45 New Testament Study The Book of Revelation. Sunday December 22 10:30 a m Christmas Sermon 7:30 p m Special Christmas program. Public invited to all services.
Henry Copening 22 will supply heavy cooking for army mess kitchens. A Cincinnati cook weighed 315 pounds and stood six feet tall. Lightning barely missed a repeat at Taylor Texas striking a concrete silo and electrocuting 16 sheep. A prior strike near Layton Utah shocked a Negro youth shoeless. Parley Grenn, a Layton area farmer, praised Wayne Williams for an emergency plane landing after fuel ran out narrowly missing a house and power lines before stopping near irrigation ditches.
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