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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1935
Page
4
Classified page shows farms for sale near Ritthah with 86 acres and multiple dwellings, plus a list of vintage cars from 1928 to 1935 and local services. Includes real estate emphasis, agent contact, and regional business names from Rittman Ohio and surrounding towns.
Kinch won first prize with a second drawing awarded, Bauman took ten dollars in credit, and 44 other awards plus treats went to children. Boy Scouts assisted with the event held near the market. numerous local children and adults were named among attendees and winners.
Rev C J McGee leads United Brethren Church at 72 S Main St with morning worship at 10 30 on Change and the Changeless Ore Evening service at 7 30 focuses on The Old Year and the New A hearty welcome to Bible school and church programs.
The item describes John I Steiner making chocolate fudge with a detailed recipe. It ties culinary activity to a broader 1930s economic outlook, noting orders and industrial activity such as railroad car production, steel demand, and payroll changes in Cleveland. It mentions the Per Binytritnlas Railroad order for 10,000 freight cars and forecasts higher freight car needs into 1936.
Kent State University coach Donald Starn enters the basketball season with four first string veterans returning including Harry Lohr Vic Gilly Roy Widowski and Fulton Scott. Center remains unsettled with John Scharf as a potential starter while Al Hammock is not in school. January home games are set for Findlay Fenn Hiram Bowling Green Akron and Ashland.
Mine Zebring of Montgomery County Ohio captured first place in the 4-H Club Congress style revue. She was declared grand champion among all girls competing in street costume and general wear at the event with judging reflecting nationwide 4-H girl contestants.
Fragmented reader text mentions Cecelia Gala and Bart with exchanged compliments. A postmark card thanks a sender. References to political figures Ayashington Howard C opso n and Uncle Sam hint at tax arrears of 1.521 million dollars and a remand linked to income tax actions.
The Doylestown water project faced delays and possible rejection as bids stalled under law. PWA representative Tobin warned a decision by Dec 13, with estimated annual cost per household at $368. The village would need $60,000 in bonds, a figure taxpayers doubt they can support, risking PWA sponsorship.
A Detroit restaurant owner wearing sandals, a yellow toga, and an unlit lantern burst into the U.S. Supreme Court Building with a bag labeled Quo Vadis Uncle Sam. He sought an honest man and was placed under mental observation in a hospital. The report also mentions Toyohiko Kagawa and a San Francisco context.
The Cleveland based Rittman team, with Polish heritage, used tight defense to secure two wins on a rough floor. Dohner led scoring with 9 points in one game while Johnny topped both nights with 16 and Yarman added 11. Next, they host Doylestown on January 4.
Bud's Billiards topped the SSI Club of Akron 19 to 8 on Friday night at Summit Beach gym in Akron. Johnny Yarman, former Rittman High star, played for the visitors as a substitute. Bud's has plans for games with Cooper Canoes at Akron Sunday at 2.
Aeoneae High defeated Bowdil in a season opener noted in the box score. Players including Beliner and Felton were listed, with Wadaworth and Wooster also mentioned as part of the lineup.
Next Week in The Press previews a full page chronology of 1935 by EB W Pickard, Western Newspaper Union’s Washington correspondent. The review promises coverage of sports upsets, Glosters, notable deaths, and pivotal political moves domestic and international.
Rittman faces a delay as WPA financing blocks progress with a required 12000 cash portion nearly half the total. Akron architect Harpster offered sketches for a 58 by 50 foot civic center with jail basement offices and an assembly hall. Council contemplates site near N Main and an installation meeting set for January 2 to spark the project.
Paul Johnson was named president of the United Brethren church Men's class Sunday. William Rike was reelected secretary and Rev C J McGees served in the same session.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Hershey aged 84 were held Tuesday at 3 pm at United Brethren church conducted by Rev C J McGee. She died Sunday at 2 am at her daughter’s home, widow of George Hershey, after years of invalidism. Surviving: two sons B W Hershey W Q Hershey a daughter Mrs Longenecker and brother William Weatherfer all of Rittman. Interment in Rittman cemetery with A L Ebert in charge.
Mrs. Nora Homan aged 65 wife of Jacob Homan died Wednesday afternoon at Wooster City hospital after an operation. Survived by husband three sons Raymond Raff Harry Raff and George Raff one daughter Mrs. Asa Krabi and two grandchildren Ruth Raff. Funeral at 2 30 Saturday at 35 N State Street with Rev. C J McGee officiating burial in Rittman cemetery handled by A L Ebert.
Funeral services for James T. Brady of Creston were held Monday morning at 9:80 oclock at St Ann s Catholic church. The Rev J T Farrell officiated and burial was in the church cemetery southwest of Rittman. Brady, 67, died at his Creston home Thursday evening at 9 30. He is survived by four brothers.
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