04 Jan 1917
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
1
A Ritman feature highlights the city's appeal as a growing Ohio town with strong wages and top quality homes. The Metropolitan Glee Club and Bell Ringers performed to a full Lash School auditorium, joined by a German band, as part of a local lecture course boosting civic pride and culture.
W. E. Grove outlined four aims for 4 percent community unity focusing on industrial, educational, commercial, and social aspects. The program featured readings, solos, a piano duet, and a lecture on gender roles, ending with the play The Town Marshal amid thanks to supporters.
In a ree examination of theNovember license process officials review licensing numbers and related documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations during the month.
A local appeal urges Rittman residents to form a Library Association to elevate morals and provide accessible literature. It notes factory workers and townsfolk need a communal space for reading and recreation, proposing eventual building plans and inviting citizen letters and discussion.
The Wayne County Farmers Institute finished a two day meeting with a melodrama titled The Town Marehalst oh last Thursday evening. A full house greeted the cast as patrons queued for tickets. Although parts were prompted due to time, the overall show pleased the audience. The play will be repeated at Guilford township school house this week.
The Wayne County Board of Education adopted a December 23 resolution mourning Afr. D. W. McCon nell of Rittman. It praises his service, counsel, and care for public schools, noting his unerring judgment and kindness toward children and his broad, nonpartisan concern for the northeastern county.
Uncle Zeke proposes weekly features on leading citizens including Mayor Hanes and President Wilson, offering paid write ups to boost circulation. A chaotic Post Office lobby exchange with John Fisher reveals local names and nerves as the editor weighs the plan.
The second play titled Race death by own action was staged at the Opera House on Monday evening before a large audience. The program included two acts and featured notable performers of the era.
Fragmentary note hints at an event linked to a historic site with a ceremony or airing. Limited readable details mention a group or organization and a possible community gathering. Further specifics are not clear in the available text.
A damaged OCR text fragment provides limited timber land notes and scattered names. No clear events, dates, or locations are discernible from the readable content.
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