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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1939

Page

2

Rittman High Indians Start Basketball Season With Wins

The Rittman High Indians opened their basketball season by defeating Akron West 39-28 and then beating Canal Fulton 86-20. The Reserves lost to Akron West 33-23 but defeated Fulton Reserve 24-16. A large Friday crowd saw Rittman rally from an early deficit, aided by strong defense that forced poor shooting from Akron. Wade Milford started at forward for the Reserves, while Riggs sprained an ankle in the reserves game. Upcoming games include Wooster Friday and Seville Saturday with Seville’s 700-seat gym noted. Community chatter covers students, teachers, and a busy social week surrounding the season start.

Rittman High Indians Akron West Canal Fulton Akronwest Fulton Rittman Akron Pickle Wade Milford Riggs Margaret Wooster Seville

Home Ec Club Pot Luck Christmas Party Tonight

The Home Ec Club hosts a pot luck supper and Christmas party on Tuesday evening December 18. They plan a $10 gift exchange as part of the festivities.

Home Ec

Sophomore and Junior Boys At The Show Discussed

Kathleen fretted Friday night as Elwood was late to the game, but his arrival brought joy. Mida Musser has been talking up two Sophomore and Junior boys while Dick West escorted Rose Marian to the show Sunday afternoon. Foggy Breece’s remarks linger.

Robinett's Art Bauman Stearns Third Street Bowling Green Russell Man Bobby Wooster Little Willie Miriam Clippinger Kathleen Elwood Mida Musser Mida West Rose Marian

Average Man Needs Guidance In Buying Christmas Presents

A lighthearted guide urges men to rely on store ads and simple shopping lists to choose gifts for family and friends. It notes fathers often miss their loved ones' true wishes and suggests quick, painless in-store tours led by ads to speed December shopping.

Sterling High School Echo Report by Student Staff

Sterling High School Echo appears to be a student written publication with staff listed including Editor Kenneth Jennings Assistant Editor Exumet Gasser Society Editor Ivadell Casey Sports Reporter Clyde Renner.

Sterling High School Echo Sterling High-School Kenneth Jennings Exumet Gasser Society Ivadell Casey Clyde Renner

Senior Class Plans and Holiday Gift Exchange Setup

The Senior Class held a party in the high school gym to discuss their Washington trip. The Sophomore class sells neckties and handkerchiefs to raise trip funds while the Freshmen draw names for a gift exchange on December 22. A list of characters for Uncle Caleb's Quiet Christmas is noted along with several names and roles. Gail Irwin, born January 1 1916 in Toledo Ohio, is profiled for her school activities and teaching career.

Washington Caleb Caleb Gordon Dale Bodager Clara Hoy Wilma Gasser Frey Wallace Ramsier Roy Ramseyer Kate Heléh Conrad Bates George Schneider Herman Kenneth Jennings Henrietta Wilma Conrad Hester Riley Christine Beery Ruth Zollinger Gail Irwin Toledo Ohio Lucas i

Christmas Play Dec 21 by Public Speaking Class

A public speaking class presents a one act Christmas play on December 21. The title of the play is not stated in the readable text.

Teacher mentors students across sports and arts

The article highlights a teacher who favors tennis and teaches history English and piano for school programs. She enjoys her career from constant interaction with young people and notes she seldom gets angry as students rarely provoke her. (Continued on Page 6)

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