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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
4
The piece urges residents to consider local issues and possible actions for better safety lighting, housing, and recreation. It questions burglary responses, utility upgrades, affordable housing demos, and public sports events to engage citizens and spur progress.
An editorial from Charlestown argues the rich do not shoulder most taxes and outlines federal revenue sources. It shows seven tax streams effectively act as sales taxes and notes 51 cents of every dollar go to taxes while 49 cents are funded by borrowing, placing the burden on workers.
An editorial from the Rotarian magazine urges successful men to support youths with encouragement guidance and job tips. It stresses a talking ear and friendly relief to help young people steady themselves in a wobbly world.
The article compares farm electrification in the United States with Holland Germany Sweden Ontario and Ontario’s Hydro Power Commission. It notes low US coverage with central-station service about one farm in nine while European and Canadian regions show higher rates and publicly owned plants aiding cooperatives. The piece argues higher US living standards justify broader farmer access to electricity.
The article explains the use of press cloth made from human hair in cottonseed oil production. Hair is spun into yarn and woven into cloth to wrap cooked cottonseed in a cake farmer, enabling oil extraction under high pressure. Factories exist in Columbia South Carolina with other plants in La Grange Georgia New Orleans Louisiana Boston Massachusetts Brooklyn New York and Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
J B Hickin becomes sole proprietor after buying the remaining half from C W Hoover. Hoover founded the Press nearly four years ago and plans for a summer chautauqua are moving forward. A list of season ticket contacts includes J E Hanes and others.
A fragment lists historical dates with events including France's world first balloon ascent in 1783 on Friday the 5th and other items such as 1844 Lenéon organizing M C A on Saturday the 6th and 1905 Norway separating from Sweden on Sunday the 7th.
Rittman area teachers outline summer plans including university study at Ohio State and Northwestern, two weddings in late summer, travel, and possible teaching assignments. Notable names include Eva Clouse Peggy Hunter Marjorie Sandrock Karl Gilman and V A Garver with others remaining in or near Rittman for the break.
On Sunday June 7 the Rittman Church of Christ hosts the Stow Church of Christ choir of about thirty members to finish the evening music. The Stow pastor will preach the sermon. An unusually large attendance is expected. Services begin at 7 30 with Bible school at 9 20 and the Communion and preaching at 10 30.
United Brethren Bible School announces a full schedule led by Superintendent Walter Shook with morning worship at 10 30 and evening services at 6 30. Miss Ruth Yedinger presides midweek at 7 30 with Lester Simpson leading Young People's Choir on Tuesday. Adult choir Friday 7 30 under Homer Faerver. orchestra Friday 6 30 directed by Woodrow Harpster. Children’s Day program set for Sunday evening June 7 featuring a Junior SS demonstration and speaker Miss Margaret Forman born on a mission field in native dress.
Sunday School at 9 15 Lesson Jesus in Gethsemane Morning Worship at 10 30 Sermon The Light of the World Christian Endeavor at 6 30 Junior How Other Boys and Girls Have Worked With God Intermediate Teachings of Jesus The Beatitudes Senior The Story of the Criminals How Society Receives Him Evening Service at 7 Sermon Thoughts from the New Assembly Wednesday Choir Rehearsal at 7 00 Thursday Midweek Prayer Service at 7 30 Study the Eighth Psalm
First Brethren The Bible School meets at 1:30 a m on Sunday with Floyd Hoover as Supt. Discussion on Luke 22 39 53 Jesus in Gethsemane. At 10:30 am the pastor speaks Palm Tree Christians. 7:20 pm Young People service. 7:30 pm an Object Lesson for children. Wednesday 7:30 pm Genesis study. All invited to attend any service.
Rev Albert Haney leads a unionized service beginning Sunday June 7 with worship at 9 30 a m and sermon. Sunday School starts 10 30 a m Spur geon Troxel is superintendent Young People meet at 6 45 p m Evangelistic services at 7 45 p m Mid week prayer runs 6 45 and 7 45.
The Wesleyan Methodist church lists a sunrise prayer service at 6 00 am and a preaching service at 9 30 am led by Superintendent Harvey Studer. A Young People’s service is at 10 30 am followed by an evening service at 7 30 pm and a weekday prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
The regular weighing station in the high school auditorium will not be held this month due to a pre school conference held Wednesday of this week. The weighing station has been cancelled.
Stee Klek transfers 160 acres in Chippewa Township to Robert Scharin and to heirs of John Mock for George Mock. Parcel located in Chippewa Township, parcel details remain in record.
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