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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
3
The piece celebrates Christmas with joyful images of home, strangers becoming a global family, and the gospel of giving. It highlights unity, generosity, and peace as the season’s universal message across communities.
Melinda Brown waits for Peter Moffat to propose but he is shy and misses chances. A Christmas package arrives from Chicago containing only writing paper, a note asks for frequent letters, and Melinda’s hopes unravel into anger and heartbreak.
Fragmentary passage laments youth struggling to grasp generous joys. It hints that Santa Claus and a father figure are mythic, implying a disillusionment with cherished legends and family or cultural myths. The text remains incomplete and context is limited.
On December 1 a group of prominent village youths organized the Toreadors Club in the Hershey Block. Orin D Biddle chosen as executive with Charles Wald as secretary treasurer. Headquarters set in the Hershey Block. 25 members with more awaiting entry.
A license to wed was issued last week to Marcus C. Englehart and Alice Marble of Rittman. Englehart works at The Ohio Boxboard Co. and Alice is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. EB R Marble.
H A Gossard 57 chief entomologist at the Ohio State Agricultural Experiment Station Wooster died last Friday from a self inflicted gunshot wound. Overwork and nervous strain reported as probable causes. He lived in Bloomington and went to the attic to end his life pulling the trigger. He was found alive and rushed to Kinney and Smith hospital where he died.
The piece urges spreading Yuletide spirit to all, especially less fortunate families, and asks readers to share Merry Christmas greetings and sunshine to enhance communal joy. It closes with wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
On Friday December 11 at the Presbyterian Manse the marriage of Mr Oust Ballas to Miss Louie Kitts was solemnized by Rev Robert I. Platter. Ballas, proprietor of the Salt Street Restaurant, and Kitts, an employee there, are praised as a well regarded couple with many friends sending best wishes.
Readable cooking notes present a holiday dinner and supper menu for American households. Recipes include roast duck with giblet gravy, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, cauliflower au gratin, and tomato soup with evaporated milk sauces. Instructions emphasize roasting, sautés, and cream sauces for festive meals.
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