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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1936
Page
4
A holiday safety appeal warns families that traffic accidents can ruin Christmas plans. It cites a past crossing disaster and urges careful driving to keep the Yuletide cheerful, especially with heavy state highway travel and the risk of shadowing accidents across homes.
Secretary Hull outlines an eight point program for closer American ties with the belief that peace and prosperity depend on internal quiet education frequent conferences ratification of pacts neutral policy fair trade and stronger international law The article notes Latin America’s reception and the aim to build better neighborly relations across the Americas amid broader global tensions.
Dr H W Haggard, Yale physiologist, reports ten years of feeding industrial workers between meals with milk as the major item. He notes more energy and enthusiasm among those who ate frequent lunches versus those who did not. Milk is praised for its standardization, ease of serving, and health benefits in the dairy industry publicity.
Investors cheer as melon dividends top 6 billion dollars Nett. The reports note stocks on the up and up and frame the earnings as cures for market blues.
A fragmented line hints at a Buick related boast about engineering prowess and a romantic gift. The jumbled text references a new king for Buicks and a person given a car by a loved one, suggesting a humorous or ad tone about automotive history or branding.
A fragmented almanac recalls events and dates: Washington crossing the Delaware in 1776, a 1853 Gadsden Purchase treaty, and the 1909 opening of the Manhattan Bridge. It also mentions a dog breed note about the Gordon setter and a Scots origin remark amid scattered lines.
St. Ann's Church presents Christmas services including midnight mass on Christmas Eve and 7:30 p m Cantata King All Glorious performed by the adult choir directed by Homer Forrer with 28 voices. The church also held a December 20 program by the Junior Ss and midweek service on Wednesday at 7:30.
A fragment lists Millard Fulton and Woodrow Wilson with Catherine Fulton among readers, indicating a small group or family study or discussion. No dates or places are provided.
The Rev Hendrickson hosts a full schedule on December 27 with Sunday School at 9 13 and morning worship at 10 30 including a sermon The Alpha and Omega Christian Endeavor at 6 30 features The Log of 1936 and youth programs on peace and future themes The community New Year party occurs December 31 at 9 00 and a Watch Night service from 11 to midnight with Rev J McGee delivering the message.
The First Brethren church on First Street lists Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 1 30 with Prof M A Stuckey of Ashland Theological Seminary preaching. Evening worship at 6 30 followed by 7 30 session with Prof Stuckey.
Bible School at 9 30 with Superintendent Walter Shook. Morning worship at 10 30 on the topic Where Time Is It Christine Endeavor at 6 30 led by the choir. Preparations for services and activities listed in the church calendar.
Marguerite travels with Armand to Bougeval and relives her youth in a chateau owned by Baron de Varville’s family. The couple marry in a Latin service as old desires reawaken and Marguerite contemplates selling her possessions then agrees to a life with Armand. An elder Duval arrives seeking Armand, revealing a tense future.
Church of God Sunday School led by Spurgeon Troxel at 1080 theme The Guide through the gate. Wayne County Jail services at 3 pm. Young people 6:39 pm. Evangelistic services 7:30 pm. Training class Tuesday 7:30 pm. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 pm. Prayer meeting Thursday 7:30 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs.
Researchers report finding a baobab in Hawaii that may be among the oldest trees in America, potentially aged up to 5,020 years. The massive foliage provides mucilage and fodder for cattle, highlighting the tree's agricultural uses alongside its ancient age.
A folklore student completed a census of Brittany and found records naming 2,988 men and women regarded as saints in towns and villages across the region. The study details how communities venerate local holy figures and preserves regional saintly traditions.
Miss Zula Obermler of Akron became the bride of Mr Summersot on Wednesday. Wanted half switches from scombings 60c an ounce. Phone M. W. & O. 5 on 37 Mrs. C W Hoover.
Walter Schultz sustained an accident Monday requiring removal of three fingers from his right hand. Charles Rohrer bought the Pierce home on First Street this week. In a basketball game at Wadsworth Saturday Rittman lost 16 to 11. the girls won 9 to 1. Miss Mildred Baker married Ward Rohn of Wadsworth Saturday. she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs S A Baker. Mrs Schumbacher was named commander of the W A at Thursday officers election. The Red and White cagers advanced through Hyderenge Orrville in a recent game.
In 1946 at an unnamed theatre a woman mistook Armand Jurval for Baron de Varville and fell in love as their seven month affair unfolded. When the real baron appeared she learned the truth and the affair soured with a dramatic, impulsive end leaving her torn and wary of his return.
The chapter follows Marguerite torn between Armand and the Baron as he pressures her to abandon the Baron and live only for their present love. Marguerite wrestles with future consequences and debts of 40,000 francs while torn by passion and fear.
From the game labeled as merged near the end, the 19 to 16 score stood Saturday with Kunkler and Griner as top scorers. On Friday at Sterling the local girls were led by Bell in a loss.
Five years ago Mrs. Albert Mansoff died at her Seneca Street home after a long illness following goiter surgery years earlier. Robert Duff won the county declaratory contest at Shreva Monday. Mrs. Marlon Kindy, 77, died at her daughter's home, Mrs. Daniel Brodbeck, on Wednesday. Mrs. Leona Marr was elected president of the D of UV at their Friday meeting. Mrs. Eliza Holm, 63, died Tuesday from a stroke suffered a week earlier. Mrs. Holm had dived in Rittman about 20 years ago. Mrs. Ezra Marble, former resident, died Saturday at her Smithville home after a long illness.
Fifty years ago Miss Mary Schei bizgeer and Charles Peete were married at Cenal Fulton. Sunday the couple celebrated their golden anniversary at their home east of Rittman. Imma Yanesh arrived from Yugoslavia to visit her father Jocanesh whom she had not seen for 14 years. Emma was born here and started school but returned to Yugoslavia with her mother. Joe says she is here to stay. John Bender won the Press Sweepstakes contest. Mrs Lawrence Wolmont won second and Mrs Amyoda Leach of Creston, third prizes. Ruth Pohner became the bride of Fan Denkans. Christine San was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Miloosane to all fe Mr Infos Leray Campbell.
City officials discussed replacing the fire call system with a louder siren and district alarms. Officials noted many firefighters lack phones, deeming bell systems expensive and unreliable, while some favored a Wooster style operator call.
Three American semi precious stones come from Hawaii volcanoes. Olivine is the green stone resembling emerald, Pele's pearls form amber colored deposits from lava seepage, and Hawaiian diamonds occur inside moonstone with a nine point hardness compared to ten for true diamonds.
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