29 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
1
Thursday night three members of the Ropman Hauravortti family were overcome by gas fumes in Croversdine. Water works superintendent Norman Houseworth and his sons Newton and Stanton were affected, while Ness tried to assist. one woman escaped danger and alarm was raised, preventing a worse outcome.
A long passage contrasts youth and older folks thoughts on the New Year with brief notes on joy sorrow and renewal. The Detroit Newsho shows a Bab bot School Christmas program with decorations, songs, and offerings for Bible lands and missions, plus a Santa visit and a cantata.
A reflective piece contrasts Old Year and New Year with questions about what is brought forward. It speaks of hope given and the arrival of the New Year on a cosmic note, inviting contemplation of plans and promises.
The excerpt presents a creed urging strength openness generosity and humility. It emphasizes praise of others imputed motives for enemies and service with patience, sympathy, and restraint while pursuing truth righteousness and daily labor. It reflects religious moral guidance attributed to G. Kilelxer.
A historic rite opens the front door promptly at stroke of midnight to welcome the passing old year and usher in the baby new year just beginning his earthly career.
The text notes that Persians exchange eggs at New Year similar to Easter gifts, while in Christmas and January gift exchanges occur, with scattered remarks on customs in Scotland, England, and America. It reflects varied holiday practices and dialogue about timing and generosity.
A historic pudding recipe lists ingredients including black molasses sour milk soda salt nutmeg citron suet figs almonds raisins and apples. The batter steams three hours in a buttered mold and dries fifteen minutes. serves about 15.
Citizens of Rittman react to the new yellow bus service run by Hiteman daily connecting Akron Wadsworth Berberton and Nhron. The streetcar style vehicle features cane seats and on board heating and electric lighting. The schedule aims to gauge daily trips and city impact as service begins.
Employees of W. I Shook and their employer shared a generous season, with each worker receiving a five dollar gift this year. In a show of mutual goodwill, the staff donated their gifts to Walter Schultz, reflecting a strong community spirit at the mill.
Wayne County Democrats announce Jackson Day in Wooster to celebrate the late Jackson and honor guest speakers. Invites go to residents with remarks by Arkansas representative and others. Reception committees include Milton and Rittman volunteers with local names listed.
The Monday evening service drew a large audience at the United Brethren church. The program by the Sunday school and choir showed advance preparation. Mr Longenecker received a purse as a reminder that Santa Chive helped, followed by a short visit and gifts for the Primary Department and Sunday school rooms.
A town story describes local youths and Girl Scouts contributing to a charitable drive. Funds from a Christmas sale supported a tuberculosis prevention project, with details about the effort and expected results.
Eowish expresses gratitude for generous Christmas card contributions and kind wishes. Seventy seven cards were received from Mrs Vaigiein Gottinet. Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year.
A humorous poem about numerous resolutions to save money read more frugally, quit smoking and drinking, obey speed laws, explain a mile when possible, cease knocking, and praise others. The speaker notes making more resolutions than any man could keep, questioning their usefulness.
Fragmentary text describes heavy embroidered center pieces, oval or round designs, and hints at dividing material into fourths for placement. Worn phrases imply decorative centerpieces and textile craft instructions without clear event details.
A Thursday afternoon meeting at the Rittman Grange Hall will discuss cow rations with active participation. Ivan McKellip of the State University Dairy Department will lead practical exercises on weighing cows and feed components to improve silage hay and grain ratios.
At the regular Rittman Lodge No. 166 K of P meeting on December 19 1921 officers were elected for 1922 including Chancellor Commander E G Yochheim Vice Chancellor R M Hardgrove Prelate Cletus Hardgrove Master of Arms Homer Forrer Inner Guard Robert Wenger Outer Guard Harold Campbell Master Works Warren Hardgrove Plaster of Finance Boyd Miller Master of Exchequer A B Wolfe Keeper of Records and Seal Bast Hardgrove Trustee I C Overbolt Representative G O Callahan Alternate W Hardgrove They will be installed at the next regular convention January 2 1922 and all members are requested to be present.
The American Legion held a Tuesday night meeting featuring a regular chicken dinner. The young organization boasts strong turnout and growing prominence in town, with members praising the event and its social appeal.
The annual supper was hosted at the home of Bert Adams by NSIAS. Attendees included invited members and guests as part of the event schedule.
The Ineay batkeatball boys traveled to Burbank Tuesday evening December 27 and handed Burbank a 49 to 8 defeat. Brown led Ritts an and L Bonora led Burbank. The next game Friday December 20 features the Alumni for the series championship with each side having one win.
Fragmentary OCR text reports potatoes and packing notes with prices and a weekly update cadence. It mentions a date placeholder Thursday and monetary figures like 50 cents, with garbled names and terms, making precise details and entities difficult to confirm.
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