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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
4
The article urges motorists not to panic after collisions and to stop and aid injured persons. It notes many flee the scene and face harsher court penalties, calling leaving an injured person in the road inhumane and urging careful driving.
Attorney Robert Brenner of Wooster, Wayne County Christmas Seal head, will be guest speaker at the local PTA Monday night. He will speak on health and the fund’s work with Christmas Seals, and photos will be shown. A Christmas dinner for schools is set for Thursday December 23. Donations of chickens vegetables eggs fruit and other food are invited via contact with Foster or Mrs Floyd Myers.
Churches hear guest speaker Rev Hendrickson as Creston and Jackson Presbyterians plan a Christmas program for Dec 26. High school boys refurbish used toys for needy families, aided by A T Smith and students. Methodist Bazaar raises about 55 dollars with a large turnout and varied displays. Christmas Eve service at Jackson Presbyterian, and a Methodist program Sunday night features class plays and skits including Love Lights the Tree and How Edith Found Christmas. White gift offering will support Elyria Home for the Aged and Worthington Children's Home.
A bulletin notes the 1787 caravan from Ipswich to the Ohio country began December 3 1787. The 1937 pioneers will publish bulletins here until the caravan arrives in Marietta in spring 1938 to take part in the 150th anniversary of Marietta’s founding and the Northwest Territory establishment.
Mrs Rena Easterday became the bride of John Webb of Salem Ohio on Wednesday December 2 Justice of Peace John Van Nest of Wooster performed the ceremony They plan to reside near Reston after the wedding
George Franks and families hosted guests including Mrs Anna Tuttle and Mrs Hazel Kirchner at Ashland. Helen Heiman visited from Orrville. A son named Lanny was born to Mr and Mrs Catt Easterday on December 4, and a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Charles Hoodway.�
Almanac entries list key events on December dates: Drake’s 1677 voyage circumnavigating the earth, Washington’s death in 1799, Cromwell becoming Lord Protector in 1653, Ford’s 640th built by 1915, and radio signals beginning in 1901. Other notes include Wanamaker’s merchandizing and early life insurance policy dates.
A historical note on Christmas puddings and plum puddings, outlining their traditional preparation and aging. The piece links pudding making to holiday customs, with references to early methods, ingredients, molds, and serving ideas to enhance flavor and presentation.
Local reports allege meat peddlers offered contaminated product with stolen hams later found in a neighboring county. Inspectors describe tainted portions and improper handling as farmers and buyers worry about safety and legality.
Robert Brenner reports the Rittman committee has collected about 159 dollars toward a 300 dollar goal for the Christmas Seal program. In a school chapel talk pupils watched a film on tuberculosis and heard a brief description of donor efforts and future mailings.
The passage surveys literary notes and references to early machinery including turbine use for a cream separator in 1879 and Parsons 1884 claim of the first practical power turbine. It mentions authors Isles, a realist Abolition-era work, and Anie Mairnets from Combing with pig tails exported as hair nets. The text blends literary commentary with historic tech milestones and colonial-era goods.
The church on 30 W Second St offers Sunday School at 9 15 am with The Birth of Jesus lesson and morning worship including Why He Was Named Jesus. A 4 30 pm Carol Service features carols and a Christmas story, followed by a 6 30 pm CE vesper. Thursday December 23 hosts a Sunday School Christmas program at 7 00 pm by children with aid from the Children's Friend.
Public health notice explains how contagious diseases spread in families and communities. It advises keeping sick children home, isolating patients, and wearing protective clothing while caring for the ill. The guidance covers hygiene, washing, and daily checks for contagious signs in children, with reminders about common diseases and seasonal outbreaks.
Rev Albert Henry leads Faster Sunday School at 9 20 and morning worship at 10 30. Young Peoples Meeting discusses What Is Gambling Why It Is Wrong. Evangelistic Services at 7 10 through Mes sare. The Second Coming program and choir rehearsal are set for Wednesday 7 30. A Christmas program is planned for Thursday Dec 23 at 7 30. Cottage prayer Friday at Saal home on Sterling road.
The Bible School meets at 9 30 am with Luke 28 29 as lesson text and Maynard Blatter presiding. Officers will be elected unless announced. Morning worship starts 10 30 with a Nativity theme. Christian Endeavor gathers 10 20 for prayer and 6 20 for regular meeting. Evening worship at 7 30 features a choir, bass and girls voice, and a message on Foreshadowings of the Christ.
Father John T. Farrell leads morning services at 8 and 10 oclock with evening services at 730 p.m. scheduled throughout the year.
Rev C J McGee leads the United Brethren Church with Sunday School at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 Superintendent Walter Shorking wears a learning hat 10 30 theme 94 of the Heavenly Heat. Christian Endeavors Intermediates 230 with Mrs Luther Cummipae as Superintendent Sento CF 645 Leader Harold Simpson President Miss Ruth Hedinger Adult Christmas program Sunday at 7 30 with Junior SS under Miss Harter Midweek service Wednesday 1% Teacher Lester Simpson Adult choir practice Friday 7 89 Director Homer Forrer Christmas Spirit of Christ.
The Church of Christ schedule lists Sunday School at 9 49 with Ralph Pixer as superintendent and worship at 10 20 with a sermon Making Room for the Christ. Evening service at 7 30. On Thursday the Richte School will present its annual Christmas program. Teachers arrange the program, promising a good event.
Sunday school at 9:00 AM. Evening sermon at 7:00 PM. Pastor Rev Sullivan to lead the service. People’s meeting scheduled after preaching. Location: First Baptist Ihrar cum fall.
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