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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1930
Page
5
A writer cites Frederic Van de Water on how fathers, by attempting to impress through quiet example, risk being copied by their sons. He notes changes in speech, manners, and discipline as months pass, risking sons adopting similar habits and values by age twenty.
An essay notes jokes spread quickly from newspapers to radio to vaudeville and comic strips, becoming a shared cultural asset. It highlights the joke’s journey from modest origins to broad reach and influence across society.
The piece notes that Ben Pranklin did not follow his own advice to sleep early. He reportedly stayed up late with friends and enjoyed nocturnal merriment, later claiming he benefited first from youth’s behaviors before wealth and wisdom.
The daughter of the eee explains to her mother that John loved her but will not propose soon. She cites receiving a large boxed stationery set with her initials and a long lasting supply as proof.
The article describes the lobola debt system where creditors can seize a man's daughter to settle debts. Many taken girls are young, forced into servitude until marriageable, adopting him as their future lord from infancy. It notes abolition efforts by South Africa and 55 nations, yet the debt children practice persists.
The British battleship nicknamed Great Barry or Great Harry is described as the first ship clearly belonging to the royal navy. Built around 1483 with three masts, it remained the sole ship of its build in the English fleet until 1545 and was reportedly burned accidentally at Woolwich in 1553.
In a Springfield Union snippet, a mother greets her young daughter Sheila after shopping. Sheila reports she has been playing and boasts about “the two-staters” wardrobe, correcting her mother’s assumption with a confident reply.
Gentry Brothers Circus returns with a fully modernized outfit featuring 100 new GMC trucks and a revived parade through Ardina. The program highlights include the Crandell family riders, Miller ponies, Laconian equilibrist group, and a youthful acrobatic troupe after its Bloomington origin as the Pride of Indiana.
The regular Rittman Review meeting opened at 8 o clock with Martha Trent in charge. The next meeting is June ith. Memorial services are scheduled and all officers and guards should wear white. A lawn social is planned for Saturday evening June Tth at Mrs. John Howard West’s home on West First Street with ice cream and cake. public invited.
The Lancetown school hosts its 14th annual reunion on Jane lith on District No 2 school grounds. All teachers and scholars are invited to attend and reconnect with childhood friends. Picnic dinner at noon with baskets welcomed. Secretary invites all to make it a pleasant day.
The Creston Band begins its season with a Saturday concert at the Band Stand on June 14. Rittman urges residents to attend and encourage the group after extensive preparation.
Memorial Day passed quietly in Seville due to bad weather with a small crowd honoring fallen soldiers. Joseph Fixler led Post No. 294 American Legion and Dr. John Beach served as Officer of the Day. The 1030 park march proceeded to Mound Hill cemetery for grave decorating and a sermon by Rev E P Randall at the Baptist church.
A memorial note honors Lula G Sigler wife and mother who died June 1929. Family lines recall years of nervous trouble and promise to never forget her. Willis Sigler and children James and Eveleen express enduring love.
The Wayne County Common Pleas Court will sell at public auction June 1920 at 1:30 PM at the south door of the Wooster Court House parcels in Rittman and Milton Townships. Parcels include Lot 95 and 96 in Wright’s Addition with Parcel 3 in J. G. Elliott Addition, totaling four tracts appraised at 5600 for first three and 4200 for the fourth. Terms are cash. sale conducted by Sheriff Clark Shearer and Attorney Daniel C. Funk.
Notice announces a public hearing on the Village of Rittman budget in Wayne County Ohio. The hearing is set for December 31 1931 at 7 p m at the village council office, with Glenn A Ziegler serving as clerk of council.
The Session of Jackson Presbyterian Church arranged with Rev A M Stackiam to hold a week of special meetings from June 1st to 22nd inclusive. Survivors to 5pm. The Jackson congregation is noted for splendid hospitality and spirit. These meetings will be exceptional in fellowship and spirit. Everyone is invited.
The Ohio State Automobile Association plans a June convention in Cleveland with 77 clubs and 150000 motorists. National and state speakers include Thor Po Henry Detroit president of AAA and Eddie Rickenbacker. Elections for officers, five vice presidents, four trustees, and treasurer are set.
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