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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
4
The Travelers Insurance Company released a quirky safety guide likening cars to wild animals. It argues a car at 25 mph resembles a pussycat, while higher speeds multiply danger, stressing that even low-speed crashes can injure and higher speeds cause far greater damage.
Lorain County agricultural agent C I Hummel warns rural households face more hazards at home than on the road. He urges reducing preventable accidents through safer work and home practices, stressing that women can lead the safety campaign. Additional notes cover scrapbooks on local accidents and data on 1936 home fatalities.
The passage argues that new and improved products only gain rapid acceptance through advertising. It notes housewives crave labor saving devices after being informed about them and persuaded why they are desirable. Advertising popularizes inventions and shortens the path from invention to use.
The Civic Association seeks supporters for a summer trade program amid rumors of weak business. The plan, not costly, promises steady returns and aims to stimulate a town’s commerce during a slow season. It stresses a brisk local economy as desirable and timely.
A stream of entertainment chatter follows Fibber McGee and friends through spring. Figures like Charles Correll Eddie Cantor George Burns Joan Blaine Benny Goodman Lola Hutchinson and Lucien Manners populate a tapestry of film radio and TV plans with new contracts pregnancies travel and shifts in show lineups.
The article notes 103 boys and 11 girls attend daily vacation church school the first week at the Primary school building on Main Street in Rittman highlighting strong community spirit. It also mentions ongoing ditch work funded by the Bureau of Agricultural Engineering and CCC, and that the council again deferred action on a proposed liquor ordinance while handling routine business.
The Rittman United Brethren Church choir representing Mansefield district placed second at the Ohio State Festival of Church Choirs held at Columbus. Miss Josephine Gannon, daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Gannon, graduated from Notre Dame College in Cleveland. The June board of education meeting drew 25 visitors as hiring for junior high grades 6 and related positions proceeded with little debate, though the high school faculty discussion prompted a passionate protest and praise from speakers amid lengthy talks on the disease tone of the session.
Ten years ago an agreement of village council will install a new Wildcat shed at the salt factory. The alarm will be independently operated by the town and serve as a curfew and fire alarm in place of the old whistle. The Ohio Barboard baseball team beat Mogadore Firemen 17 to 7.
A packed house saw the WB A's three act comedy drama Southern Cinderella by the Ladies of the Maccabees at the Opera House. Rittman boosters debated celebrating Independence Day locally or traveling elsewhere, with push for keeping events and funds at home.
A head on collision on the Erie railroad west of Main Street in Rittman at about 4 PM left five trainmen and one unidentified person dead. Two engines a box car and a Pullman sleeper were demolished. Both tracks blocked and traffic on Rittman branch suspended for 10 hours amid a costly wreck.
An adjourned council session reports the accepted practice of Lord of Peers and Baird of Wadsworth. A farmer named Will Wagner was gored to death by a bull in Canal Fulton. A legal case closed with Squire Schordel and J O Fritz and Wayne Hart as opposing attorneys. The article also mentions a clothing deal dispute involving Eddie Amstutz of Sterling. It notes diphtheria immunization efforts in 1933 and a history of group immunization since 1922 with rising cases and recent fines of 29 355 dollars against liquor violators in Ohio.
On Sunday morning a Children's Day Service replaces Sunday School at 9 45 with a 10 oclock worship hour. Christian Endeavor at 30 top ic Enjoying the Bible. Evening service at 7 30 features a sermon and song by the Tillie Sisters from Wadsworth. Wednesday June 15 includes a Midweek Prayer Service at 7 39 with theme Never Failing Security and Romans 4 31 39.
Morning services at St Ann's Church led by Father John T Farrell at 8 and 10 am. Evening services held throughout the year at 7 30 pm.
Pastor Rev Bill Echolds leads Sunday School at 10. Preaching at 11. Young People's meeting at 7 PM. Evening preaching at 7 30 PM. Thursday singing at 7 30 PM. Cottage prayer meeting every Tuesday at 7 30 PM.
Henry Ford praises Reader's Digest as a public service to communities noting knowledge as security. He highlights editors read thousands of publications to condense 35 top articles each month into concise reads for readers and families. The current issue is available at local news dealers for 25 cents.
Sunday School at 9 30 AM Morning worship 10 40 AM In pastor's absence Harold Henry will speak at both services with Sister Wallace of Norton Center delivering the 3 PM fall service Christian Crusaders meet 6 30 Evening service 7 30 Prayer meeting 7 30 Wednesday. Friday is call night. Choir rehearsal Saturday 7 00 to 8 00 PM.
The Bible School meets at 9 30 A M on the Lord s Day under Mr Maynard Blatter supervision with classes for all ages. Morning worship at 10 30 features choir music and the pastor s last Predestination message The Practical Value of Predestination Christian Endeavors meet at 6 20 P M with Mr Clair Brickel leading the Young People group.
The notice lists the United Brethren Church events led by Rev. C. J. McGee at 1427 YS Matin Street. Bible School at 9 30, morning worship at 10 30 with theme My Responsibility As a Christian, Young People's services at 6 45, annual Children's Day program at 7 30, Young people’s choir, and midweek studies on Revelations led by Mrs. D. R. Niles with adult choir practice at 7 30. Trector Edwin McGee and Leader Homer Forrer headline activities.
Bible school at 9 30 with Ralph Fixler as superintendent. Morning worship and communion at 10 30. Sermon by Pastor on Ohio Disciples. 6 45 Young People's Hour. 7 30 Evening worship featuring Our Relay Mission Team delivering inspiration from far fields.
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