07 Feb 1929
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1929
Page
1
A stream of humorous clippings and quips from Ike Conley parodies weather, marriages, fast travel, fashion, and campus life. The column weaves jokes about February cold, blizzards, quirky habits, a divorce anecdote, speed records, ostrich feather fashion, and a California planeless scandal with satirical twists. The tone mimics lighthearted, era-tinged newspaper humor with named local and national threads.
Fragments describe a weekly gathering of the Good Fellowship in K of P Lodge with hints of schedule and venue. The readable text mentions a Monday prermeeling and a reference to hours, tone local and civic in style.
Manager Goifiner of the local theatre booked Kings of Kings and The Godlegs Girl as standout productions. He added a Dixie radio artist with Southern songs and yodeling, a witty dancer singer, and an upcoming magician for laughs. Photo-tone premieres Sunday and Monday February 17 and 18 to sync picture with sound and music.
The Doylestown High School junior class staged the comedy Tea for Tom on Wednesday February six at eight in the school auditorium. Director Miss Bernice Althouse led a lively cast including Star Hull Bea Munler Russell Reynolds William Dannemuller Robert Bidinger Don Gantz Ruth Stetler Mary Treatle Leona Petit and Evelyn Heller in a fast moving family farce about a domineering mother seeking to marry her daughter to a man with a hidden family background.
In two loosely played Tuesday games the Firemen defeated Snyder Drugs 32 to 13 while United Cigars beat Boxboard 48 to 26. Firemen Drugs was closer if Boxboard had made four baskets. Sheets scored 20 for United Cigars. Next week Firemen and United Cigars meet, then Boxboard and Snyder Drugs. Games start at 7:30 and 8:30.
Columbus Ohio February 5 changes may occur in plans for buildings at Apple Creek Wayne County where a new institution for feeble minded is to be erected. It is decided the administration building will not be erected now but contracts will be awarded for the cottages as soon as possible. Director Griswold will decide on any further changes after visiting the site.
Fragmentary note mentions Mrs Myrtia Webber and a message to Mrs Charles Snyder about her mother enjoying the weather. Portions include stray words about strawberries and prices, but content is incomplete and non-cohesive.
A fragment of a crime report hints at a minor lead in a case linked to Sean F with scant readable detail. Police caution that the source text is incomplete and does not establish a clear outcome.
The Olla Podrida club held its February meeting Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. A. H. Thomas and Mrs. Geo. Secrest as joint hostesses. A busy program followed roll call on Household hints, current events read by Mrs. B. H. Day, and Mrs. J. B. Hickin’s paper on Professional Women. Elections announced: Pres. Mrs. A. H. Thomas, Vice Pres. Mrs. J. H. Hickin, Sec. and Treas. Mrs. Norton. Refreshments were served.
While playing Thursday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs R W McNary a Hite daughter bit on a pencil held in her mouth the pencil punctured the roof of her mouth and Dr Snyder was called for help
The inaugural gathering occurred at the Wheeler home with 18 members attending. President Ed Wheeler presided as plans were discussed to promote the club during Monday evening February 41, outlining future activities and engagement.
The Ladies' class of the Presbyterian Sunday school held a social Monday evening. A playlet by four ladies provided amusement. About 37 attended the gathering.
Dr W G Rhoten county health commissioner announced several smallpox cases in Rogue's Hollow near Doylestown. A quarantine was revived with no serious illness expected.
The Child Conservation Club held a guest program at Mrs C R Parkinson's home Monday evening. National organizers Mrs Welsh and Mrs Owen spoke on the league's work, with members presenting papers on club vitality, conservation, and community needs. A committee to organize a parent teacher association in Rittman was formed. three guests attended. Next meeting set for February 18 at Mrs A G Beery's residence.
Rev Hendrickson talks at Sevile Rotary meeting on Seville, with H H Randall detailing Camp Orates for next summer. Ted Hendrickson says Rotarians can aid local boys and young men. Secretary notes attendance cards, including Bill Brumbaugh attending Melbourne Rotary events.
Ohio onion growers presented in Washington for an oral hearing led by Ada representative Stanibaugh and Congress member Tariff Duty on onions. The aid argued the industry bears higher labor costs than competing states, noting Connecticut growers joined with Stanibaugh in the push.
The Rotary Club meets this week with a talk by Superintendent UL about Barberton schools. Members are set to discuss the program and the forthcoming agenda.
The Fred W. Albrecht Grocery Company owner of the 116 Acme Stores held its annual meeting and reported 1928 as the largest year in company history. Plans include steady expansion with larger, new stores and continued heavy advertising while noting Acme Stores bake crackers and cookies and operate the only cracker factory in several counties. An 8% dividend on common stock was declared and several officers were reelected. no plans to merge with other chains or to sell Acme Stores.
The Congressional Club of Wooster College, after a long debate, went on record opposing any increase in navy armaments. Congress wrestles with a deappropriations bill, while proposed naval expansion aims to start 15 vessels and an airship, with timelines across the next few years and a required airship start before June 30, 1920.
Ernest Kemppel of Akron divorced Edna without her knowledge to wed a younger woman. Edna won a void divorce ruling, leaving Kemppel under scrutiny as he pursues remarriage penalties and potential betrothal fallout in a case highlighting a scorned wife’s leverage and the legal consequences of a clandestine second wedding.
Members of the 2928 football team and others gathered Wednesday evening for a four course banquet by the river. Tables were decorated in red and white the football colors. The Ladies’ Bible class of the Presbyterian church provided the supper.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Mary Gomtine and two other names in a brief, unclear notice. No clear event date, location, or action is discernible beyond names. Further readable context is required for a precise headline and summary.
Charles Walker aged about 66, of West Ohio Avenue, killed himself Tuesday morning with a shotgun in the basement while fixing the furnace. His wife heard the shot and found him. Dr. Shong proned him dead. He leaves a wife and three children and was formerly at Ohio Boxboard Co. Funeral at St. Ann's church Thursday at 9.
Farmers from across the country gather at Ohio State University for Farmers Week in Columbus. Experts lecture with wide illustration and address rural household needs. Many farm organizations hold annual meetings during the sessions at the university, which are described as highly successful.
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