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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1936

Page

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One Man Corporation Seeks Bishop Owned Security Issue

In Chicago a $5 250 000 security issue titled A Corporation Sale is issued by a one man corporation of Cardinal Munde Jean. It lists 410 churches 9 seminaries 350 parochial schools 64 academies and other church affiliated properties as collateral. Washington delegates push for wildlife resource recognition at a June conference. In Manchester Iowa a man crashes into a snow plow during a snowstorm and survives.

Chicago George Cardinal Munde- Jein

Noo Named U S Senator and Tax Cut Sparks Louisiana Fight

Baton Rouge reports Lieutenant Governor James A Noo becomes governor after Governor Allen dies naming Mrs Long to the Senate and suspends a 5 cent oil tax while ending a 5 percent kick back from state employees. Washington faces a disputed income tax bill from John J Raskob.

Baton Rouge Huey Long James A. Noo O. K. Allen Long Machine Long U. S Roosevelt

Chrysler Posts Record Year and Big Employee Bonus

Chrysler Corporation reports its best year ever with earnings of 34.98 million dollars, up from 9.53 million. A 2.3 million dollar bonus is awarded to 59,000 employees, and stockholders receive a 1.00 per share dividend. Woolworth raises prices amid merchandising changes. Duke of Marlborough objects to photographing his children while in Florida for a regatta.

Chrysler Detroit Michigan Chrysler Corporation Plymouth Dodge DeSoto Woolworth Anteem York City Woolith Duke New York City London Duke of Marlborough Consuelo Vanderbilt Florida

Truthful living reduces memory burden and confusion

The saying highlights that honesty steadies actions and avoids the need to recall lies. It stresses that truth builds trust and simplifies personal conduct.

Cemetery Case Moves Toward Early Settlement

The Knupps Cemetery Association dispute nears settlement as Rittman plans to quiet title and gain full cemetery jurisdiction. Council split votes on legal action while Judge Weiser prepares notices for a hearing. A $27,000 municipal building bond plan advances with a Monday night meeting to approve bids.

Knupp Rittman Boling Bruny Ferrer Ziegler Brown Wilson C A. Weiser Dean Welmer Walter Shook Council Weisey Knupp's Cemetery Association

Nut Shop Adds Double Kay Nut Shop At Thomas Store

A new specialty device attracts notice at Thomas Drug Store. Mr Thomas installs a Double Kay Nut Shop near the front entrance, a show case with six stationary pans of nuts and one revolving dish. Neon lighting and electric heat toast the nuts, and the display bears Good Housekeeping approval.

Thomas Drug Store Thomas Good Housekeeping Magazine

Legion Nears Goal of Fund for Military Field Piece

More than 125 dollars is in the hands of the Rittman American Legion for a military field piece to be placed in Rittman cemetery after a week of concentrated effort. Three local industries contributed 55 dollars with the remainder from individuals. The post seeks information from Washington on gun and carriage options. Transport cost is about 200 dollars. H. H. Straits chairs the committee. Solicitors include Clifford Graf, C. I. Rohrer, Cloyd Stearns, Robert Wenger, Ralph Overholt, and E. 8. Hendrickson.

Rittman American Legion Rittman Cemetery Rittman Industries Post Washington H. H. Straits Clifford Graf C. I. Rohrer Cloyd Stearns Robert Wenger Ralph Overholt E. 8. Hendrickson

Guilford Grange Presents The Heart Cry Play

Members of Guilford Grange sent their lyceum drama The Heart Cry to an audience of Rittman Grange at a special meeting last Friday night. Visiting orchestra entertained between acts. Cast included Bob Easton Art Sinnett Marion Gordon Dinner Detwiler Virginia Yoder Elisabeth Neidert and Mrs Frank Fulton. New Rittman grange officers will host a Valentine party after.

Guilford Etange Lyceum Rittman Grange Grange Bob Easton Art Sinnett Marion Gordon Dinner Detwiler Virginia Yoder Elisabeth Neidert Frank Fulton

Library Books Popular At Rittman Public Library

The Rittman Public Library, run with 10 student assistants by Librarian Madeline Bixel, draws up to 75 books daily for free reading. It recently received 60 volumes from Wooster Library and offers titles like Magnificent Obsession and Lost Horizon along with juvenile works. The library opens to the public until 5 pm daily and 7 to 9 pm on weekdays, with 20 rebound books returned this week.

Rittman Public Library Madeline Bixel the Wooster Lbrary Orient Parent-Teachers Association

Two Ohio Democrats Call Wartime Work an Errand Service

Two Ohlfo Democratic Congress men discuss constituent duties. One quips that if Ziegfeld were alive he would see him as the world’s most glorified errand boy, the most glorified employment agency in Congress.

Ohlfo Ziegfeld Tant

Card party fundraiser quilt raffle at Junior Hall

The Card Party of AD and Sintors will hold a board party on February 22 in the Junior Hall where a 23 by 23 inch quilt will be given away.

Sintors

GOP Leaders Attend Banquet in Wooster for Lincoln Day

Mayor J B Galvhowse and six other Republican mayors of Wayne County served on the reception committee for Mayor Harold Burton of Cleveland. The event at Wooster addressed the Lincoln Day banquet of the combined Republican clubs. A number of Rittman leaders attended as State Senator Willard Campbell of Zanesville spoke for Columbus area. More than 600 people attended filling the church dining room.

J.B Galvhowse Wayne Country Harold Burton Clevelend Wooster Rittman Willard Campbell Zanesville Unis Columbus

Bowling Alleys Lifted For Smoother Action

Armand Goffinet and Carpenter Dave Baughman improved Ideal Bowling Alleys numbers 2 and 3 in San Vincent on Tuesday. Investigations showed the lanes were not level in the center and the repairs corrected the flaw. The alleys are in good shape for bowlers now.

Armand Goffinet San Vincent Dave Baughman

Rittman High School Winter Café Draws Record Crowds

A record 126 patrons attended the Rittman High School winter cafe last Wednesday. Home economics students under Miss Made One Bixel served hot meals to raise funds for the trip to Cleveland. The three week project earns about $5 weekly with 32 girls in the class planning a spring overnight to Cleveland.

Rittman High School Cleveland

Two Men of District Earn Last Naturalization Papers

John Wilfred Walker of Rittman and Steve Selotta of Doylestown were granted final naturalization in Judge Walter Mougey's common pleas court at Wooster Tuesday. Walker, born in England, and Selotta, from Czechoslovakia, are among district residents who received citizenship. A second Rittman applicant was denied papers pending a cleared foreign marriage relationship.

John Wilfred Walker Rittman Steve Selotta Doylestown Walter Mougey Common Pleas Court Wooster Walkers England Mr. Selotta Czechoslovakia

New Girl Scout Troop Attracts 11 Youngsters

Eleven girls not previously in scouting attended the meeting of a new Girl Scout troop in Rittman. Miss Mary Ethel Cummings, the captain, explained scouting goals to recruits. Eligible girls may join by filing before April 1 when registration begins. The troop meets each Thursday in the American Legion room of the Reality block.

Rittman Mary Ethel Cummings American Legion Réalty

WPA sewer workers strike over lack of fire on job

WPA sewer crew from Doylestown and Easton walked off the Cotlege storm sewer project after two hours citing the absence of a nearby fire. Foreman Al Branstetter ordered out the fire when he returned, leading Logan Harpster and others to lead a strike with WPA director Laxter Turner announcing no further work for the day. About 12 remained on site and a next move was not yet communicated.

WPA Uranatetter S State Et Thoreupon Logan Harpster Rittman Attuck Laxter Turner Wooater Mr Byran

Firefighters at 4830 First Street No Damage Reported

Tuesday night the fire department answered a call at Charles Poe’s home at the corner of N First St and Ohlo Ave. A stove or turnace malfunction caused smoke and soot, yet no injuries were reported and firefighters completed repairs.

Charles Poe N First St Ohlo Ave

Paper Mill Union Seeks Members In Ohio Plant Drive

A Thorn will host a Sunday 1 PM meeting of all Ohio Boxboard Co employés to join the International Union of Pulp Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers. Organizer A Mangan, backed by local president Ernest Wald, says about 400 paid members exist and plans a two month stay in Rittman.

Ohio Boxboard Co International Union of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Union Hall A. Mangan Ernest Wald Mangan American Federation of Labor Rittman

Classified Ads Upgrade Promises Better Readability

The Press Publishing Co announces an enhanced advertising section led by Business Manager Glen F. Oyster. The change introduces inclusive headings and promises free public sale notices printed alongside bills and posters. Advertisers are urged to read the new column headings carefully and follow directions for best results.

Glen F. Oyster Press” Publishing Co Gates

Corner brings two laughs in Want Ads section

Bright note shows quick sales response as Corner headlines a lively Want Ads page with humor and brisk exchanges.

Sterling School Picture Graces Ohio Schools Magazine

A photo of Sterling High School in the Ohio Schools magazine marks the front cover. A. Morton presents the scene from the northwest as part of an editorial praising orderly, well trimmed grounds and the school’s steady finances despite tight funding. J C Glover and the superintendent lead the district.

Inton Township Sterling Gracea Ohio Schools Pobinary Ohio Educationat A. Morton Niko Polouta Ohio J C Glover

Scouts Conclude Big Celebration At Local Church

More than 120 Scouts sponsors parents and friends gathered at the Presbyterian church dining hall to celebrate national Scout week. American Legion and Rotary club members helped stage the event. O F Garver spoke on community responsibility to youth and showed lantern slides on crime prevention. A church service followed with about 60 Scouts in attendance and Rev. E B S Hendrickson delivering the message.

Presbyterian Church American Legion Rotary Club O. F Garver Mansfield EB. 8. Hendrickson

Free door to door freight service by eastern railroads

Railroads plan free door to door pickup and delivery for less than car load freight. Beginning April 1 eastern carriers will inaugurate the service where shippers provide local drayage. An allowance of five cents per hundred pounds applies for shipments moved from station to business location.

J R.easton Sxant

The Week In Business Outlook Cites Weather and Demand Shifts

Retail trade faced severe weather but overall activity remained ahead of last year. Reports to the Commerce Department show broadening industrial buying—rail equipment and construction drive gains, with strong department store and wholesale sales in multiple cities. Steel, metals, and clothing sectors expand. Sears Roebuck reports record gross sales since 1923. auto sales remain high.

Department of Commerce New York Chicago Pittsburgh Cleveland Atlanta Birmingham Kansas City Feevaston Philadelphia Santtto Houston Wilmington Charlestons New Orleans Ineas Celal Detroit Jan Wiry Coston Rayom Los Angeles San Franciico Louisville Sears Roebuck , Co

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