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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1935
Page
1
News-Week reports political fears over the Townsend plan to pay $200 monthly to Americans over 60. A Michigan district elects a Congressman committed to the scheme while Townsendites claim broad legislative support and millions of signatures.
Republicans attack the administration with the slogan Squanderlust as they cite a current deficit of 3.5 billion dollars and a total debt exceeding 300 billion. The president and advisers pursue large scale economies in relief programs.
Joshua Louis tops the city poll with 184 votes while heavyweight champ James Braddock trails with 7. Other leaders include golfer Lawson Little 135, sprinter Jesse Owens 61, Chicago QB Jay Berwner 42, Detroit baseman Mickey Cochrane 19, and Helen Wills Moody leading the women's list with 13.
Richard Ladndbergh and his wife with their 3 year old son Jon sailed secretly for England to establish a home. The trio reportedly traveled on an unidentified liner as a bold step amid transatlantic travel tensions. English authorities vow to uphold law and order.
Reports allege Franco British plan collapsed as Italy was offered half of Ethiopia to end African conflict. Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin warned of dangerous war proximity while Britain aims to modernize and rally Mediterranean states to support the League of Nations stance against Italy. New York racketeering reform steps unfold with Mayor La Guardia suppressing graft at markets as statewide crime resistance grows.
Weatherman notes a very white Christmas as Creston and Rittman celebrate with numerous awards and gifts from local businesses. Churches held services and cantatas drawing large crowds while post office activity and Uncle Sam business show improved season figures, with merchants calling it the best Christmas season yet.
Emma Vanesh arrives from Ljubljana Yugoslavia and reunites with her father Jos Vanesh on Christmas Eve in a heartwarming scene. He exclaims joy after 16 years apart as the family gathers in the little home on North Seneca Street amid celebration and sorrow turned joy.
Creston Journal outlines the history of the Creston Methodist church from 1870 to 1899. Pastors included A J Wells T C Warner and B Hushour. the Seville Creston charge evolved into Croston and Canaan, then separate Creston work with Rev S E Sears. A new church was begun under Rev S R Clark and completed in January 1883 with Rev N W Wagier guiding revival efforts.
John Bender of W Whip Ave wins The Press circulation drive after a six week campaign ending Saturday. Six contestants share $800 prizes with Bender earning over $400 net. second prize goes to Mrs Ethel Wilmot of BE Ohio. others include Amanda Leach Creston Ottie Henry Creston Helen Kerstetter Steriina and F W Kerr Doylestown. The event featured secret ballot results from a bank judges panel and praise for honest business methods and broader readership gains.
A Montreal Star passage features a teacher asking Bobby Jones to locate an elephant. He answers with a practical reply that the elephant is a large animal that hardly ever loses itself, reflecting a childlike misunderstanding and a playful moment in natural history class.
Florists in Doylestown and Rittman, with Yoder Bros., tested artificial lighting to extend chrysanthemum life beyond normal. Starting in August, 5000 plants used 500 watt lights to create a 13 hour day, delaying bloom until January, after lights stopped Oct 8, with results varying by bed.
Miss Mary Scheibigger and Charles Poste celebrated their golden wedding at St. Joseph's Church Canal Fulton and at their home east of Rittman. About 70 guests from Akron Doylestown Sterling and Rittman honored them. They have five children and 21 grandchildren.
The First Brethren Sunday School elected Floyd Hoover as superintendent with E L Frank as assistant superintendent, Serine Blatter as secretary, Mrs. Charles Moomaw as assistant, V. Kime as chorister, Mrs. Will Koehler as assistant chorister, Fran cie Brickle as pianist, and Russell Rabellee as an additional assistant. Charles Moomaw and Fi..
Sterling auctioneer Miller, famed for evergreens, landscaped the band stand area for Milton Garden Club. The revived croquet club hopes to host contests on the park’s crack court as spring returns, though champions of yesteryear are absent.
Rittman Bears secure a decisive 27 to 20 victory over Cleveland South as Smanton returns to top form in his second game of the season. The win follows another tonight as the Bears display strong defense and scoring against the rival.
E C Hollinger recalls a twilight Marshallville stroll. Snowy streets glisten under electric lights while houses and roofs show white caps. The square sits quiet with a few darkened shops, a closed arug store, and a faint beer smell near the corner.
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