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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1935
Page
2
A review of a 1913 flood death toll in Ohio and Indiana, mineral outputs of Ohio, first radio message date, Panama Canal length, New York World’s Fair opening, first U S bank charter date, and the second U S Great Britain war declaration with last week’s prompts and listed trivia clues.
Herbert F Rawls says Christmas Club distributions total about 312 million dollars to roughly 7.9 million members through around 6,000 banking institutions. The national total reflects a lower overall payout than last year due to reduced promotional activity. New York leads with 79 million, followed by Pennsylvania 37.5 million, New Jersey 31.1 million, and Massachusetts 23.26 million.
The text notes about cream flavor issues, half a million calves marketed in Ohio in 1934 valued around 24.5 million, fertilizer prices likely to fall in 1936, and farmer elevators improving cash positions. It also discusses AAA rye vs wheat programs by harvested acres and calf weight ranges affecting market channels.
Miss Ruth M Dohner daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Dohner wed Ivan L Jenkins son of Mrs Margaret Cork of Wadsworth at the Baysinger home in Doylestown on Christmas Eve. The double ring ceremony was led by Rev C J McGee with about 50 guests. The couple reside in Wadsworth at East Street and received many gifts after a buffet lunch. The bride’s parents had married 25 years earlier on Christmas Day.
No 6 school celebrated the Christmas season Friday evening under Miss Jace Irvin with a decorated tree garlands and a large fraplace. The pupils performed three playlets and sang carols with Mrs G Gearhart on piano. Santa arrived late but delivered gifts to the pupils.
A group of United Brethren church ladies hosted a Sunday chow mein dinner at the MoA Beachy home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Warren W Baker and daughters Sylvia Evelyn and Mars, Mr and Mrs Wilam Rite and daughters, Mr and Mrs John Branigan, Mary Ethel Cummings, Mrs Kathryn Krut, Mrs Lydia Rock, Mr and Mrs Beachy and son Robert. Christmas gifts were exchanged.
The Friendship class held its annual Christmas party Friday evening at the church with holiday decor. Mrs. J Benek planned the event and a gift pile exchange was featured. Mrs. A M Wenger and J E Benek directed the lively games entertainment. Luncheon served to 22 members and guests included Christmas tree ice cream cupcakes and coffee. Committee in charge was K W Osborne Mrs L Is Hanes Mrs Don Jameson and Mrs Jahn Cotton.
The E C Yochheim residence on North Flint street hosted the Friday afternoon Bridge club’s annual Christmas party. Features included a Christmas tree a gift exchange and a candlelit two course luncheon. Prizes for the card games went to Mrs Frank Erben and Mrs Frank Webner.
Mrs Will Koehler will host the Women s Missionary Society of the First Brethren Church on Thursday January 1 The event will be assisted by Mrs Fred Blatter The program topic A New Year s Gift will be led by Mrs Roy Keller of Wadsworth The idle man is a melancholy man quotes on regret and misdeeds follow.
Miss Eva Clouse of Wooster announced engaged to Murray Beeghley of Nankin Ohio. The couple met at Ashland during a Phi Sigma Chi open house. Miss Clouse has taught in Rittman schools for five years. Beeghley works for the state highway department. Wedding date not disclosed.
Officers were chosen for the Busy Bible class at United Brethren church recreation rooms on Thursday evening. Mrs Jacob Graber was named president with a slate including Mrs H N Zimmerman as vice president and Mrs Floyd Zimmerly as secretary. Other winners included Mrs Steve Rolph treasurer and Mrs Albert Jones Otterbein treasurer. The group honored Mrs C J McGee as teacher and awarded gifts to both her and Mrs Stutzman after a Christmas program and a Santa visit. Refreshments followed.
Gerrald Rock of Columbus plans a vacation with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Melvin Beachy. J A Keffllng of Seville was a Christmas guest at the Mr. Beach home. Mrs EB B Nelawonger and family of Oakhill WV will drive today for several days with Mr and Mrs Clyde Adams. Visitors at Clyde E Adams home Christmas Eve and Christmas were Mr and Mrs BE C Eberwein of Creston and Mrs Alma Frooeck and daughter Kathryn of Akron. Miss Kathryn Bruny and Milas Juanity Foltz of Akron were weekend guests in the J A Bruny home. Mrs Harry Heffelman fell from a tow truck belonging to her son and broke her left ankle and is in a cast. Guests at the home of Mrs Let Hie Toland Christmas were Mr and Mrs CL Castor and daughter Wanda of Youngstown, Mr and Mrs J Koontz and daughters and Carl Mellinger and friends of Akron. The Misses Carrie and Gladys Ferguson of Wooster spent Christmas with their sister Mrs V A Garver.
Numerous local families and students gathered at homes across the area for Christmas. Guests included the Forrer and Werner families in Lakewood, Veney and Rizer in Akron, and Snyder from Case School of Applied Science visiting his parents. Others hosted or visited relatives in Wadsworth, Medina, Doylestown, Goshen College, and Cleveland, with college students from Kent State, Ohio State, and Wooster returning home for the holidays.
Miss Esther Spade spends the holidays with her mother Mrs. Co. C Gregg. Teachers spending holidays at their homes include Miss Grace Irvin Creston Miss Eva Clouse Miss Ruth Henshaw Wooster Miss Mildred Schrock Sterling Miss Ella Major Akron Miss Lucille Kreider Wadsworth Miss Mary Orr Burbank Miss Genevieve Billman Cuyahoga Falls Merle Gerhtz Dalton Lawrence Chambers Cleveland Philip Young West Middlesex Pa Miss Madeline Bixel Pandora OH.
Department of Commerce reports from 33 trading areas show substantially larger holiday buying than last year and ongoing industrial expansion. New York department stores faced a sales tax shock, while San Francisco and Dallas held steady. Houston suffered from floods, and many cities reached the highest levels since 1930 with broad demand for gift and apparel items. Cleveland added 12 000 extra sales staff as Chicago gains 9 11 to 25 percent over 1933. Los Angeles exceeded expectations and St Louis saw best trade in years with a shift toward quality merchandise.
A good test of a man is how he spends his money, reflecting energy and discipline in daily choices and financial habits. The remark illustrates the value of practical frugality and purposeful living.
An advertisement claims sleeping on the left side causes heart trouble and stomach gas. It promotes Adlerika as a one dose remedy to eliminate poisons and relieve gas that presses on the heart so you can sleep all night. A Ht Thomas Drugeist.
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