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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1933
Page
1
State Fire Marshal Frank G Henry urges careful setup and monitoring of Christmas trees this holiday season. Use sturdy stands, keep trees away from heat sources, favor electric lights, inspect wiring, use nonflammable decorations, never leave a lit tree unattended, and have extinguishing equipment ready.
The annual Father and Son banquet at the United Brethren church drew 156 attendees on Thursday December 14. The event featured a well prepared dinner and orderly service for a large crowd. Westfield Quartet provided clean wholesome entertainment while Rev Libegott delivered a fearless talk titled There Is A Lad Here. The Men’s Brotherhood organized the program and the Sunday class, led by Rev C J McGee with Clayton Hoover as president and Wm Rike as secretary, continues to grow.
A mid year vacation scene shows a first grader helping a friend salvage candy from a mud puddle while others quarrel over stolen treats. One child apologizes with a sob as he retrieves a piece of chocolate. The dispute escalates with threats to tell the teacher or Santa Claus.
Rittman highs men opened with a strong early lead and defeated Medina 28 to 23 on their home court. Pete Hessidence led nine points for Rittman while Higgins and West scored eight for Medina. Smithville game followed with a 17-5 finish as Rittman extended their win streak to five. Don Adams and Johnny Yarman led scoring in the 41-30 victory over the Wadsworth Majesties.
Carmen Boles of Cleveland, daughter of L C Boles of Wooster, began work Wednesday as county case investigator in Wayne County relief work. A Wooster College graduate, she has three years of social work in Cleveland and will oversee case investigation countywide under C R Maine CWA administrator with Miss Mabel Spiers. She advises boards of trustees and makes relief recommendations while conducting home visits.
An announcement reports the birth of a daughter named Georg ana to Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Rhoads of Marysville on December 17. Mrs. Rhoads was formerly Miss Thee Welch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Welch of W. Second Street.
Members of the Women's Clubs of Rittman will choose highways for roadside planting and email the Civil Works Administration. Local club presidents will form committees to study the plan and file formal applications with the Ohio Council for Roadside Improvement. A landscape architect will design plans and projects may bring many jobs to beautify highways. A $25 reward awaits the first club statewide to have its project approved by the state highway department.
Mr and Mrs William Shane of Sterling welcomed a son named Charle. Mr and Mrs Clarence Hartzler of Columbus announced a daughter. Hartzler is noted as well known in Rittman. Mr and Mrs Corbitt Rice of Ritnman reported a son weighing 12½ pounds born Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Fred Gasser of Ritnman welcomed a daughter weighing 10½ pounds.
In The Lightning And Mutual Fire Protective Association of Seville v Monroe Stater of Creston, a verdict was returned Friday in favor of the plaintiff. The case involved recovery of premiums. Real estate transfers include John Harvey to Gebrege Forrer for one acre in Chippewa Township. Also listed are transfers for Esther Sharp and Truth Shaffer. E W Stenfield administrator to Margaret Whitman in Doylestown.
Last week County Commissioners passed a resolution extending the tax due date from December 20 to January 20 with no penalty. Statutes allow such extensions. Also listed, Lyle Massey Creston released from county jail by Sheriff Bert Nauman after serving a fine for petty larceny linked to gasoline thefts.
The board of education moved up the Christmas vacation by three days, resuming Wednesday January 3. The high school interior work by CWA painters prompted the change. The semester ends January 19 instead of January 12 and summer vacation is shortened by one week.
Rittman high school presented Dredg Up the Dirt a three act camelley in the auditorium to a full audience. Tony Cordas played Proteanor while Frederick Snyder and Dale Rook led an expedition plot. Frederick’s romance with Louie Yoehhelm unfolds as a sheriff hunts Jose Andraifa played by Milton Lass. The cast, orchestra, and staff earned praise for their strong performances and staging.
Midnight Mass will be said by Rev. Fr. John T. Farrell at St Ann's Catholic Church Sunday. The adult choir assists. Masses Monday begin at eight and at 10 o'clock, same as Sunday services.
A deranged crowd scene unfolds as a thief steals from cashiers and pockets a mayoral figure, leaving observers stunned. The incident triggers a brief pursuit, with witnesses noting a $100 haul and multiple bystanders reporting losses.
Rittman area reports 35 marriages over six months from May 26 with many licenses issued. The fever led to numerous weddings, including several couples from nearby towns, with many ceremonies held in late 1932 and through 1933. Names such as Mina Luethio Kime, Merlin HA, Katharine Steinler, and Clyde Kin kron appear among those married in communities like Whitling, Wheeling, and Smithville.
Local trades council linked with National Retail Trades Council in Washington will monitor fair trade practices and deter undercutting. Leaders Arnold Hertmit Motz and Jon L Sherrick spoke as officers urged merchants, wholesalers, and manufacturers to maintain honest pricing to protect consumers and curb illicit cutthroat tactics. The group plans county attorney action if cooperation fails.
The adult choir presents a Christmas cantata under director O M Spade with BOT Hotton’s arrangement. The program includes choruses and solos featuring a mix of traditional carols and seasonal anthems, with Mrs O M Spady leading the choir and musicians.
The United Brethren Church Christmas program, directed by Ming Evelyn Harter, featured a pageant and a cast including Dorothy Aurand Helen Hoffman Howard Dickerson Billy Bodager Ver non Clark Robert Beachy and Roger McGee with readings by Samuel Baker Harald Hummel Elson Fichs and others.
Members of the Mt Herman Bible class of the Presbyterian church elected officers for the coming year after a 6:30 dinner and banquet. Led by Rev EB Hendrickson, the group named president W M Brenneman, vice president Dr C C Gregg, secretary treasurer Clarence Petit, and Frank Schlup, with a membership committee led by Frank Schlup, Charles Grant, and Raymond Sayer.
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