Steel roads and the price of progress ideas laughed at long ago
The text recalls repeated laughter at new transportation plans from steel rails to national highways and a steel road dream. It argues progress often starts with ridicule, noting Congress and the public once mocked steel roads, steam power, and the Panama Canal before later embracing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thais Steel
Nefors
Panama Canal
Tettleships
Thera
Ita
Congress
de Lessaps
Paninia Canalile
Motorists Form Pledge Club for Safer Roads
Major A A Stewart of New York forms the Argus Association of motorists nationwide to pledge safe driving principles. More than 12,000 drivers have taken the pledge emphasizing vigilance, signaling, road courtesy, and adherence to traffic laws. Ohio State University poultry specialists distribute the Biz Ten rules to improve chick rearing across farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major A A Stewart
New York City
Argus Association
Ohio Farms
Ohio State University
Medical department added to local factories
Factories expand welfare programs by adding permanent medical departments for employees. Dr F W Hickin leads, with Dr A H Tompomas, former druggist, assisting. All current workers will be examined and future staff will also be served, joining a trend seen in large institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Wadsworth
F W . Hickin
A.H Tkpomas
Four pastors escape death in near train collision
Four pastors from Wooster Shreve Orrville and Fredericksburg narrowly avoided a B and O train wreck near Rittman as Rev Tuck steered their car away from the oncoming locomotive. The group was returning from Akron when the miraculous quick maneuver saved them from instant destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Rittman
Tuck
Wooster
Gregory
Shreve
Crabtree
Orrville
Ellis
Fredricksburg
Ritman
Sojourning in the South by Ohio Salt employee
John Murphy of the Ohio Salt Company left last Friday evening on the B and O for St Petersburg Florida. He plans a week or more in the sun visiting southern cities and winter resorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Murphy
Ohio Salt Company
St Petersburg
Florida
They get California here on local radio
Clarke Murphy heard two California stations on a Fada 160 radio in a drug store last Saturday night. KGO Oakland and KHG Los Angeles came in though only Oakland was clear on the loud speaker for about an hour. St Clair and Ernest Wilson also heard California signals Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Murphy
California
KGO
Oakland
KHG
Los Angeles
YD St Clair
Ernest Wilson
Doylestown Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Grange Event
Miss Ethel Gatehouse recently took a teaching post in Euclid Village and spent the weekend with her mother. Rosal Severes of Canal Fulton visited with friends near town. Esther Whitman vacationed with her sister in Canal Fulton. Mr and Mrs W J Gill entertained at home. The second Doylestown high lecture was held in the new auditorium. Mr and Mrs Joseph Kist moved to Akron. Local youngsters traveled to Rittman to entertain the Rittman Grange with a varied program and a lunch after.
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Ethel Gatehouse
Euclid Village
Cleveland
Rosal Severes
Canal Fulton
Esther Whitman
W J Gill
Doylestown High
Joseph Kist
Akron
Rittman
Rittman Grange
Abandoned Baby Legally Adopted in Wadsworth
Mr and Mrs Elmer Casenhiser of Wadsworth received adoption papers for the baby girl named Faye Marie. The historically abandoned infant, found months ago at the Hotel Krieder, now has a secure home in one of Wadsworth's best households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Casenhiser
Wadsworth
Krieder
Faye Marie
H Ts
Secretary of Navy Edwin Denby Resigns Under Pressure
Edwin Denby of Michigan resigns as Secretary of the Navy amid ongoing scrutiny tied to the scandal. The resignation follows a Senate vote urging his removal as the Harding Coolidge administration winds down.
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Secretary OF Navy
Edwin Denby
Michigan
Navy
Harding
Pres. Coolidge
Senate
Offic
McSweeney Supports Relief for German Children
Hon John McSweeney congressman from Ohio’s sixteenth district endorses the American Committee for Relief of German Children. In a letter to General Chauncey B Baker he says the children’s needs precede other issues and praises the appeal for aid to German kids facing starvation. Ohio is a strong charitable contributor and will respond.
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Ecola
John McSweeney
Ohig
Chauncey B Baker
Ohio
Amrican Committee For Relief
McSweeney
Germany
Father Ouimet Attends Priests' Retreat in Cleveland
Father Ouimet of St. Ann's Church attended a two week priests retreat at the Hollenden hotel in Cleveland. The retreat is held at the bishop's call with time spent in meditation and prayer as priests from the diocese participate.
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Cleveland
Hollenden Hotel
Father Ouimet
St. Ann's Church
Rittman Men Given Liquor Fine in Wadsworth Case
Three Rittman men were arrested Sunday east of Wadsworth on an intoxication charge after driving into a ditch and overturning their car. The driver, C. Parks, received a 2600 fine and costs. the other two paid 10 plus costs each. arraigned before Mayor Falk in Wadsworth. Names of the other occupants could not be learned.
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Rittman
Wadsworth
C. Parks
Falk
Mrs John Kunkler Breaks Arm in Wadsworth Return
Mrs John Kunkler broke her wrist after slipping on a street in Wadsworth while on business related to her mother in law's death. She sought medical care, continued her trip, and returned home by Erie train 15. She is improving as expected.
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Wadsworth
John.Kunkler
Erie
Well Known Wooster Man Dies
George J Schwartz prominent Wooster figure and bird lover died suddenly Friday morning in a Wooster hardware store. He served as curator of the Wooster Museum and trustee of Wooster College and the public library. Funeral services were held Monday at his home conducted by Dr. J Frank Jackson and Wooster Commandery Knights Templars. Interment in Wooster cemetery.
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George J Schwartz
Wooster
Schwartz
Wooster College
The
Press on Sale Downtown
The Press has been obtainable for a year or more at Alex Heagle's restaurant where other periodicals are handled. The downtown press office is distant from many residences and is often asked if The Press sells downtown.
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Alex Heagle
Public sale dates listed for area farms near Rittman
Public sale dates announced for local residents. February 27 at E Platte Weimer residence five miles south of Rittman. March 4 Steiner sisters farm four miles southwest of Rittman. March 14 Martin Studer farm three and one half miles southwest of Rittman on the A S Bauman property.
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E. Platte Weimer
Rittman
Steiner Sisters
P. Steiner
Martin Studer
A. S. Bauman
Village Council Proceedings Discuss Rates and Engineer
The village council met in regular session with all members present. After approving the prior minutes, they hired city engineer R A Fredrick of Wadsworth and passed an ordinance fixing his compensation. They considered CC and S El Co rate proposals, adjusting the tiered KW charges and minimums, then adjourned.
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Oliclesa
R.A Fredrick
Wadsworth
Rittman
CC & S. el. Co
Smoyer Marble Nuptials Held At Home
Monday evening at 7 30 Rev R I Platter performed the marriage vows between Irene Smoyor and Vincent Marble at Henry Smoyor’s home. The witnesses were KK R Marble and family and Henry Smoyor. Irene is a Sophomore at the high school and has lived in Rittman since birth. Marble is the son of EB R Marble of North State Street and a former graduate. He works in a local factory. The couple will reside with Irene’s father and receive the congratulations of friends.
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R I Platter
Irene Smoyor
Vincent Marble
Henry Smoyor
KK. R. Marble
Rittman
Marble
EB. R. Marble
North State St
Tio
Henry Smoyer
Local Man Sued for Divorce in Ohio Case
Mrs Sarah Hull through Wooster attorneys files for divorce from Harry Hull in Wooster Ohio listing marriage on August 30 1923 and residence in Rittman with alimony and restoration of maiden name Sarah M Mitchell The parties are well known in Rittman and both have prior marriages Later reports say the divorce proceedings have been withdrawn
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Sarah Hull
Woeygandt and
Ross
Wooster
Harry Full
Plaintff
Ohio
Rittman
Fife
Hull
Sarah M Mitchell
Switch Engine Accident at The Cho Sait Co
A switch engine during car movement at The Cho Sait Co. struck a large steam pipe about 10 inches in diameter near the tipple and did not burst. The fireman was taken to Wirdsworth hospital for repairs and the cab suffered substantial damage to the engine. If the pipe had burst the engineer and fireman could have faced serious injuries.
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Cho Sait Co
I!t
Wirdsworth Hospital
Widow Mrs. Melinda Shook Suffers Paralytic Stroke
Mrs Melinda Shook age about 70s or 80s living with granddaughter Mrs Stella Potit suffered a stroke last week paralyzing her left side. She has long been frail and recently endured indigestion while convalescing after a Christmas illness. Her daughter Mrs Amanda Fixler runs a Walworth restaurant.
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Melinda Shook
Stella Potit
Mrs. Shook
Amanda Fixler
Walworth
Mra
Clarence Patit
Child Death Brings Mourning to Local Family
Julius Miller, a factory employee, was summoned home to Wooatort early Wednesday due to the death of his three month old child Edward Miller. The infant died Tuesday evening. Mr Miller has been in town briefly and remains through the week as he tends to family matters.
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Julius Miller
Wooatort
Mr Miller
Hora
Edward — Miller
Ono Bo Young
Cold Weather From Ohio to Florida Noted
A transcription notes unusually cold conditions extending from Ohio to Florida with letters from J. J. Wein and Jank Jones reporting cold, illness, and travelers returning home from the South around January first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Wein
Jank Jones
Florida
Wein
Barah Houseworth Injury At School Building
Dr Snyder attended Wednesday morning as Httl Sarah Houseworth injured while coasting her arm caught a ladder with a sharp hook in its path. The child was taken to her home in the country. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Houseworth.
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Snyder
Mainat
Sarah Houseworth
B Snyder
Norman Houseworth
Henry Millar Galaxy at the Ommo Theatre
The ALU Star Company presents Leo Wilson Dodds comedy The Changelings at the Ohio Theatre Cleveland starting Monday Feb 25. The star lineup includes Henry Miller Blanche Bates Ruth Chatterton Emma Dunn Reginald Mason Geoffrey Kerr Felix Krombs and the troupe arrives from Henry Millars Theatre in New York amid strong interest with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday.
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Ohio
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Waoight
Etspaper
Are
Doylestown
Mrs
John Kunkler
8ALT CO
C. W. Bendure
Barah Houseworth
ALU Star Company
Ommo Theatre
Alway
the Rittman Savings Bank
Jesus Christ
Lumber Jacks
Pacific Coast
Milton Presbyterian Church
Sundey School
Iy Praver
Rittman ‘Automobile
Rittman Service Garage
R Sale Steiner
Service
Lucien Beechat
Rittman, Ohio
Hershey & Rohrer
Brenneman’s Grocery
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