27 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
1
A festive New Year calendar party invites guests to turn a calendar leaf scavenger hunt into a game. Prizes honor finding dates of holidays and historic events, with notes on dates and a clocked prize list. The piece includes song lines and party suggestions.
Report on the Rittman branch of the American National Red Cross outlining officers and committee assignments. Mentions donors and fund actions, notes date and duties of members, and thanks supporters for contributions to the relief fund.
A historic survey of New Year observances among early English settlers and Scottish traditions. It notes Puritan attitudes toward the holiday, the term Hogmanay in Scotland, and children’s forays for bread oats cheese and symbolic gifts during the season.
The Redtduin celebration features the Prince of Peace and Lads Bountiful parading through town inspiring peace amid war and pestilence. Students and community groups perform pantomime Silent Night and pageant scenes while Miss Bostriee Fisher and others present readings and songs. A Christmas tree and civic decorations illuminate the church and school programs as offerings support foreign missions.
A brief notice notes multiple shipment complications including Wells Fargo in Cleveland refusing to receive paper stock for the prior issue. The editors explain they had to drive a machine to Cleveland to obtain it and some items were omitted as too stale for today’s paper, with apologies to those concerned.
The Willing Workers Class of the U S church extends thanks to their teacher J H Brown for the cards of remembrance received during 0 on n Xua 2 8.
An OCR fragment describes a midnight Christmas event in Rittman with the Presbyterians retelling the season through carols and a mix of choir members and soloists. The scene notes repertoire pieces and a festive gathering as the night unfolds with music and community presence.
Reported deaths of Frank Tenre and Tony Caville remain unsolved as state chemists analyze stomach contents. Early theories pointed to food poisoning, with no poison found in recent stomach analyses. Awaited results from the Columbus lab aim to clarify the cause, with further tests possible.
J B Lambert resigns from his post as health officer of the Village of Bittmany citing personal reasons. The resignation was handed to the Mayor.
A Detroit Free Press piece urges readers to welcome friends at the door and share in cheer while bidding farewell to the old year. It calls for hospitality, warm wishes, and steadfast friendship as time moves on.
Local notices urge continuation of farmers institutes with sessions focusing on extension work and planning for the coming season. Attendees will discuss program scope, pricing, and representation by county agents, with emphasis on upcoming events and scheduling details.
A shuffled transcript from Cleveland notes reports Mr F SO Welker and The Cresten Journal debating Mr Hoover's integrity and the editor’s stance. The exchange questions a cashier tale and hints at a larger controversy surrounding Hoover’s public image and press reactions.
State registrar urges automobile owners to surrender all pre 1918 license numbers. Agents in cities and counties will collect old tags at no cost to owners. Proceeds from scrap will fund war savings.
Mayor F. Kowenes met with Rittman business leaders after a man claiming to be an agent of the Federal Food Department introduced himself as BE Coulter from Cleveland and arranged a food conservation talk. The supposed agent failed to attend the planned meeting at Planes' store, leaving local men waiting and suspicious actions noted.
Walter Smith, Wayne county commissioner, was seriously burned at his home two weeks ago when gasoline he poured into a tank caused an explosion. His car and garage were destroyed. no engine fault or battery issue was involved and no fire had started beforehand. Authorities expect a possible fine.
Saturday the county draft hoard started to classify registrants for military service. Not all forms will be issued at once and distribution may extend over several days. A registrant has seven days to return the blank and appear before the draft board. Those needing aid should contact the county attorney. Failure to return papers within seven days may place you in class one.
The piece argues against compulsion in conserving country supplies and favors persuasion and voluntary compliance. It urges limiting waste and accepting altered foods at one meal a day or a week, arguing such steps won’t ruin society and will show citizens’ support for a national food effort.
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