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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1946
Page
1
The note outlines goals to reach higher levels than 1946 amid opposing trends. It cites continued strong demand for modern suburban homes and increased foreign troubles. It suggests firmness will be temporary as the economy adjusts.
The year 1947 will see population shifts from coast cities to interiors unless disarmament advances. Reconversion completed but surpluses remain. prices rise for many goods, with some foods declining. Retail sales steady. farm income expected to hold with diversification. Foreign trade grows. shipping dominance and continued loans. Labour issues loom with longer weeks, no wage cuts, and political task to employ returning soldiers.
Ohio Boxboard distributed about 1850 turkey baskets to employees over Tuesday and Wednesday. Each box held a turkey, Brussels sprouts, celery, fruit, cranberries, cumquats, apples, candy, preserves, and nuts. Families with more workers received multiple turkeys, ensuring hearty meals.
C E Troxels observed their 44th wedding anniversary with a Sunday Christmas party in Wadsworth and Rittman. Attendees included Lynn and Violet Troxel, Jake Troxel, Charles Herman and Terry, Walter Noble and family, Rose Oxenrider and Glenn Oxenrider, Mary Lou Baird, and others. A bountiful dinner, singing, music, and gift exchange followed. Seasonal greetings were exchanged as guests departed late.
The forecast notes Congress may repeal or amend unfair labor laws, inflation rising with currency printing after 1950, and a continued decline in dollar purchasing power. It predicts wage increases will fuel inflation, 1947 production may meet demand later, and a goods surplus when savings are exhausted. Stalin could be the world’s most powerful man economically if his health remains sound.
The Press Publishing Co. office and plant will be closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for a New Year holiday. The staff will have the stretch of days off and the next issue will appear on the regular schedule.
Rittman public school teachers will receive a $200 pay boost announced by Jack Williams, Board of Education president. The $100 January payment and $100 May payment apply to full-time teachers, with part-time staff paid proportionally, and maintenance and secretarial staff receive $150. The raises follow the three mill school operating levy approved in November.
In Brookfield during the first registration week for a new veterans housing project near N Main St and W Sunset, 38 applications were received. Applicants must pay a ten dollar electricity deposit and a ten dollar gas deposit, with eight apartments to be ready January 1. Selection will consider housing need, family size, and family income.
One of the year’s big events for the Farmers Sportsman Association is a fox hunt next Sunday December 29. Hunters meet at the B and W Oil Company at 1 30 p m. Sunday.
An electrical short in a coin box of the nickelodion sparked a minor fire at the Rittman Diner on Christmas morning at 1 15. Jim Duskey watched the blaze by the counter and alerted the local fire department. Firefighters arrived by 1 30.
Joe Gaborsky was chosen president of Legal 150 of the International Brotherhood of Pulp Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers at the annual election held December 19. He succeeds John Conn. other officers elected include Fred Miller as vice president and Chas Smoyer as treasurer.
Rittman Rotarians heard how the Ohio Boxboard Co. donated 25 000 dollars in turkey and holiday food to employees. Forrest Rusch described industrial relations and Canfield origins, while Robert J. Hickin explained packing, insurance and safety measures. President Tom Young announced Dr. E R Alexander joined the board, replacing Frank Gilbert.
Rittman’s Ohio Boxboard company shuts down most of its plant this week and next until January 2 with limited post Christmas and New Year work. Ohio Salt company keeps regular schedule except Christmas and New Year’s days. Many Salt employees have worked overtime recently and saved home extra pay. Can company will close its operations next Monday and Wednesday.
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