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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
5
A member of the Ohio Newspaper Association is noted for adherence to industry standards and professional practices within the trade group.
The article notes federal emphasis on home building as thousands of new houses rise nationwide. B G Dahlberg argues private industry must aggressively market housing to the public, citing Celotex as a standard building material used by government and even the Queen Mary. He urges stronger merchandising and promotional pressure to sell home construction and ownership.
The article argues a new corporate surtax and other levies will be greater than previously expected while government borrowing is expected to be minimal.
Sunday schedules include Sunday School at 9 30 chaired by Floyd Hoover with 1937 officer election and a morning service at 10 30 featuring The Christmas Message. Evening worship follows at 7 30 with a children’s lesson and a talk on Was Christ Born. Tuesday and Thursday events include Young People and Teachers Training with a Christmas program planned for Dec 24. Rev Albert Henry leads Realty Building church with Spurgeon Troxel as superintendent.
A Malas Bible School notes morning worship at 10 30 led by Walter Shook with the sermon Hig Name Shall Be Called Pon erful. A Christ mas program by the Junior Sunday School at 6 30 features a pageant and songs Our Gifts for the King. Annual Abe Otterbein Home offering urged. Midweek service Wednesday 7 30 led by Lester Simpson.
St. Ann’s Church announces Christmas services with midnight high mass on Christmas Eve and 9 and 10 am low masses. Father John T. Farrell presides as part of Rittman churches. Morning services are 8 and 10 am, with evening services at 7:30 pm throughout the year.
The Milton Presbyterian Church announces a busy Christmas week with Sunday school at 9 15, morning worship at 10 30 featuring The Man of the Years, vesper at 4, and Dickens Christmas Carol presented by Dr D G Lean of Wooster College. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and Jr C BH Christmas program at 7 p m.
Editorial guidelines state letters are opinions of writers not the newspaper. Letters must be signed by the writer or use a pen name if indicated and kept confidential if requested. The policy emphasizes responsible publishing and reader authentication.
A fragmented, partisan inquiry questions why Mayor Gatehouse did not contest the council’s rejection of his street commissioner appointment. The piece hints at a broader setup, recalls a past electric power decision, and highlights stalled paving on Sterling Avenue in Rittman with workers drifting home after shifts.
A reader letter from an Ohio Salt Company employee expresses gratitude for working with white men and notes some workers who insist on bosses while a larger group prefers foreman roles. The writer asks for space in the newspaper to continue the message.
A letter from AL Robinson to the Ohio Salt Company thanks for a week of paid vacation in 1937 and urges improved living conditions over working conditions. He notes white male leadership and mentions union organizing at Ohio Boxboard and a push for higher wages or lower prices.
The community recorded several births with couples naming new daughters and sons. Walter Burger lies seriously ill with pneumonia. Funeral services were held for U G Sheets at the Presbyterian church, a longtime resident and local lodge leader. Rotarians enjoyed a venison dinner provided by J H Fisher.
Presbyterian church reading on Dickens Christmas Carol by Dr Delbert Lean of Wooster college. Death of Solomon Faust veteran of Rittman at admit age. R S gang wins over Sterling 38 12 on their floor. Robert Full to represent Rittman at district Declamation at Shreve Monday with Billing’s of ’49. John Wein named special investigator in Cleveland arson plot. Mrs Eliza Holm found unconscious presumed ill. Beachy Fixler Brenneman elected directors at Ant Farmer’s Dairy stockholders meeting. Funeral for Ro Kirkpatrick held after fatal wound from personal safety incident. Smvder Krabill Carver named as Twires campaign workers. Pillmar Poesy and scuption campaign ongoing.
George Tinsler manager of the Kroger store announces an expansion of the produce department in Rittman. The increased variety and quantity make it one of the most complete grocers in town. Kroger offers telephone and delivery service as appreciation for local patrons. Mr. Tinsler invites everyone to visit and choose fruits and vegetables from the daily delivered supply.
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