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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
4
Thursday publication details for The PRESS Publishing Company include contact number 77 Blagle Copy 3c subscription rate 140 dollars yearly in advance and mail delivery terms. advertising rates available on application.
Department of Agriculture notes mandatory labeling under the new act. Special dietary foods, drugs, and devices must disclose vitamins minerals and other properties. Warnings address potential misuses and habit forming drugs, with many provisions delayed until spring.
A capacity audience enjoyed a Christmastime program by the school band in the auditorium. The late Byron Gish left an $18 798 estate. Jittery civic efforts and road beautification plans are noted along with 1909 stockholder meetings. The junior class staged a three act comedy, and local clubs plan roadside plantings. Several marriages occurred since May, while a janitor’s car accident and tax case are reported. A Massillon embezzlement case and holiday charity boxes are mentioned alongside church and choir events.
The passage lists scattered 18th and 19th century events and births including the 1765 French colonial congress in New York, Washington crossing the Delaware in 1776, Admiral Dewey born in 1837, a note about chewing gum patent, and a 1865 reference to Rudyard Kipling. The OCR yields several garbled phrases and mixed dates.
Fragmentary OCR note states after the Zarm lance signing that treaties with Italy and Greece were completed, granting WrSol the right to draft Italian nationals. context and entities are unclear due to text corruption.
Nat Holt of RKO Theatres presents an in person lineup at the RKO Palace Theatre Cleveland featuring Ann Miller star of You Can.t Take It With You Scheicklefritz Band from Gold Diggers In Paris and comedian Eddie Garr in what is billed as one of the theatre.s finest live programs.
Morning services at St Ann's Church led by Father John Farreth at 10 am with evening services year round at 8 30 pm. First Baptist Branigan Hall conducts Sunday School at 10 am and 7 pm worship, with Young Peoples 7 30 pm and midweek prayer 7 30 pm. Cottage prayer Friday 7 30 pm. Church of God led by Rev Albert Henry at Realty Building.
The article discusses broadcasting executives eyeing South America as Europe’s demand wanes. It suggests sending popular radio stars on personal appearances to Latin American countries to build a larger audience and boost associated products. Potential names cited include Amneris, PaespubenSne.
The article notes Bob Benchley and Al Jolson will stop show previews, while Eddie Cimtor favors them. It mentions Don Ameche Charie McCarthy renewal, stars like Walter OKeefe Cary Grant Carol Lombard, Joan Blondell Dick Powell exploring radio deals, and Star Theatre Radio show mascot baby. It also includes recipe questions and a church schedule.
The United Brethren and Milton Presbyterian churches advertise holiday services and programs. Sunday School at 9 15 and 9 30 respectively, Christmas sermon at 10 30, then a 4 30 Christmas Carol service planned by the Christian Endeavor Society with readings. Week of Prayer runs Jan 1–6, First Communion Jan 8, Bible School at 9 30, Christmas message at 10 00. Choral cantatas and adult choir, child program December 18 with a robed choir, and the evening pageant The Story Beautiful draws a full church crowd.
Sunday morning the pastor V S Goodale will deliver a Christmas message at the Church of Christ. The Young People's service includes a Sage session meeting at 3.70, and the choir plans a musical program. Also noted are items on Jewish farmers in Palestine and early Zionist settlements.
Rittman reserves edged Wooster 43 to 31 with a late fourth quarter burst. Wooster led by 22:15 at halftime as Schlemmer and Sehaad sparked the comeback with key scores and Foul turns late in the period.
Rittman High heads to Smithville for their sole game this week. Smithville fields a strong team and could trouble the Indians. Preksburg and Wooster are mentioned in loose contexts. the Indians resume play after January 6 against Loudonville at home. Mapes reports practice sessions during Christmas holidays.
G H Clippinger was elected general superintendent for his 20th consecutive year at the Presbyterian Sabbath school annual election. Mrs UM Wenger became superintendent of the Junior department and Me Grant was named superintendent of the Senior department. The Rittman Press cost $150 for a full year’s reading.
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