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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
4
A vintage safety appeal emphasizes caution behind the wheel with phrases about keeping eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. It urges distance from the car in front and notes a driver’s brain power over a truck’s lack of brains, ending with a reminder that life is sweet and worth safe driving.
An editorial argues that recurring strikes in 1936 reflected a broader recovery signal but caused uncertainty as government limits and labor demands clashed with business, reducing investments and employment. It calls for cooperation among government, business, and labor to restore confidence and growth.
An editorial excerpt notes physicians worldwide unite beyond science for shared purpose and livelihood. The Pan American Medical Association ships members on a cruise visiting Latin America, Havana gatherings, and inter-nation exchange among doctors from Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and the United States.
In Our Past notes Rittman area happenings including Rohrer Poholsky and Knox homes winning the best exterior Christmas lighting prize, a high school Christmas program with nearly 200 in attendance, and Howard A. Bair Post No 423 hitting a membership quota. R. L. White takes over Ritts Theatre management as his family plans to join. A $5,000 public affairs surplus prompts council to keep current rates. Funeral for Mrs. Laura Riggenbach is recorded, and local clubs eye future activities. Ben Hershey rumored to make the city bowling team. Miss June Hotson from London England sends Christmas wishes to local residents.
In Max Bond’s It Seems to Me column he notes the Mantell Hamper Company performing Shakespeare to sold out houses with the heaviest turnouts on nights Mantell appeared. A large First U B church audience heard Rev Ortt’s second lecture history of the world before the flood.
Burglars stole a gold watch coat and vest from Elmer Amstutz home near town and an over cart. The county draft board began Saturday to mail questionnaires to Wayne Gousky registered for military service. Rittman notes a Christmas serenade by troubadours with Boyd Miller on cornet. A bond for Shondel was filed for 1200 with sureties Paher and Frederick. George Patton noted in a local discussion. MOUREY and W McConnell involved in estate actions. W A Wright family to celebrate Christmas with Akron daughter Renner.
Almanac notes list key events by date including Bire’s Library of Congress fire in 1851, the first opera broadcast in 1931, Wanamaker’s Philadelphia first electric lighting in 1878, Temple Theatre fire in 1866, chewing gum patent in 1869, and Standard Oil pension plan inception in 1900.
The article explains grassed waterways in cultivated fields to safely conduct runoff and reduce gully erosion. It describes construction by skip plowing, optimal width, and seeding with meadow grasses plus oats rye or wheat. It notes benefits of meadow runoff and low erosion when watershed is meadow.
Father John T. Farrel conducts morning services at 8 and 10 a.m. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. Sunday School at 9:30 led by Ralph Fixler. 10:20 preaching and Communion on a Sunday. Sermon titled Going Forward with the New Year. Committee to start an evening young people meeting at 7:00 this evening with a brief plan statement and worship. 7:30 evening service uses Past Experiences and Future Aims as theme with pastor aided by several people.
Branigan Hall announces Rev Sullivan as pastor with Sunday School at 10 A M and preaching at 11 A M. A 7 PM Young People’s Meeting and 730 PM preaching are listed.
The First Brethren Church on First Street led by Pastor Grubb and Rev Hendrickson announces a week of prayer and Bible study events. Evening services, junior and senior youth topics, and daily theme prayers from January 3 to January 7 culminate in a watch night and community music features.
Community church notes list Rev C J McGee and church leaders at 72 Main St. Bible School 9 30 Morning worship 10 30 with theme Two Pictures In the Prayer Life of Jesus. Evening service 7 30 on The Power of the Open Window. Midweek Wednesday 7 15 Leader Lester Simpson Adult choir Friday 7 39 Director Homer Forrer. Week of Prayer begins January 2nd urging more praying people.
The notice lists a 2 percent sun day with services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m The Communion event titled Thy Kingdom Comet and a prayer for the coming of the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth is included in the program.
The Church of God outlines a Sunday program led by Pastor Rev Albert Henry including 9 30 Sunday School 10 40 morning worship and 7 30 evangelistic service. Messages ask Where Is It Today and So Near with choir rehearsal and midweek prayer events.
A random shelf sampler features poetry toward Whitcomb Raley and Rudyard Kipling, a modern story The Tiedt That Failed, Curtis Meara Public Speaking for Everybody, and classic titles 20 000 Leagues Under the Sea and David Copperfield. Benches provides light humor from Benchley.
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