27 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1928
Page
1
A jumble of satirical items and anecdotes. A Detroit woman ridicules women in politics claiming voters favor handsome crooks and doubtless men. The piece notes prison performances and London gold mine chatter, while Chan Taylor jokes on music knowledge and robbers called butchers. The column fuses humor with social critique.
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Committed citizens held Christmas exercises in the park to dedicate a permanent tree for annual use. Rev. Grit and Rev. Hendrickson spoke, W. A. Garver chaired, Ed Hart led singing, and Santa distributed hundreds of gift packages to children and the sick. The 50 foot tree weighs about 10 tons, planted by BHI Hatrick of Orrville at a low figure.
The two month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Strader of Wadsworth died from heart trouble linked to a two day flu illness. The Strader family have faced illness among their children. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM from the home, with friends in Rittman offering sympathy.
A list of students from Defiance Ohio State Notre Dame Dartmouth Annapolis Milwaukee Wooster Miami and Universal Institute pursued holiday breaks. Names include Clyde Kindig Melvin Brodbeck Wayne Kurtz Russell Bender Charles Champlin Harry Burger Daniel Beck Robert Hickin Milton Pavlic Junior McConnell William Gainer Gail Lance Edith Guthrie Mary Longenecker Elizabeth Hershey Lucile Quimby Virginia Thomas.
Mrs Joneisty Anné Zook, eldest Bist of irs, Wieabed Brenneman and Mrs Frances Bair, died Christmas morning at a daughter’s home in Barberton. Funeral services were held Thursday at Wickman’s Funeral Home. Zook had been ill and nearly blind.
A damaged Chicago area notice preserves a fragmentary tribute to Cromwell a retired bumper of the Pennsylvania Railways who spent 52 years pumping water during work days. He contributed to a daily Chicago water supply of around a billion gallons for many years amid a noted era of public utilities.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at tense disputes around armed matters and a promotional dispute. Names and places are unclear, but the wording suggests a debated period with warnings and potential action. Details are incomplete.
A nostalgic review notes 1928’s progress, the twenty fifth anniversary of flying, the Graf Zeppelin voyage, early cinema and radio’s rise, and hopes that 1929 will bring further advances in science, technology, medicine, welfare, and international peace.
Dr and Mrs F B Snyder hosted a Christmas party at their new Grant and Mian-Sts home. Five tables of bridge, out of town guests, Benton win first prize and Day second. Descental lunch with holiday colors, red candles and Santa Clauses noted.
Local notice reports the death of Warren Doolittle of Massillon. The obituary notes he was employed at Rittman Hardware Co and had ties to the area, with unspecified cause and date details due to garbled text.
A damaged OCR snippet from a historical page shows scattered phrases and names, including partial strings that resemble place and person references. The readable content is insufficient to identify a clear event, date, or outcome for a concise summary.
Roy Baker married Miss Nannie Nos on Christmas Day at 8 o'clock in the Brethren Church by Rev. Liberte Mary Sowers. After the ceremony the couple visited the Baker home for a Christmas dinner. The bride works for Ohio Boxboard Co. and will live with the Baker family at Ohio and Fourth Streets. Roy, a Ruthian graduate, studied in Chicago a year and works in the Ohio Companies employment department. A 50th wedding anniversary for Roy's grandmother Mrs. Andy Miller occurred December 26.
In a long-remembered scene older figures recall The Youth's Companion as a weekly high point. The article praises the magazine’s new enlarged form offering stories, serials, and features for boys and girls, encouraging gift subscriptions to delight youths.
The annual Rotary Christmas party, held Thursday evening in Broanigan Hall, featured a decorated center tree and a 50 percent attendance with guests invited by members. Guests exchanged gifts under 60 cents, with President Harry Weiss overseeing the event and Mrs. Welfss assisting. Enjoyment included dancing and games, music by Bauman's Golden Hoboes of Akron, and child committee coordination led by Walter Shook.
Local families from Rittman traveled to Sterling Akron and Orrville areas for Christmas visits. Guests included Mabylng Wonges, Jay Brenkemax, Verne Gebhart, Willard Bardid, Frank Rivadnti and Swartz family members among others.
J D McKee, secretary of the Wooster Alumni Association, will discuss alumni engagement and the ideals of active organizations. A two game basketball series between grades is noted, with plans to involve many past students and faculty in an extensive alumni program led by a committee including Marie Achnelder Royd Miller Teresa Paylle and Fay F.
Churches across town hosted Christmas exercises with pageants and carols. A notable event at Ann's Church featured a children's gift distribution and scenes portraying the Nativity, drawing families and neighbors to celebrate the holiday season.
A garbled item notes unexpected results and notable performances for a Ford Coupe event. Names and places are unreadable, but the fragment indicates rare occurrences and possible upsets in a local sports or automotive competition.
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