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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
8
A local column notes many residents confused about free mail delivery plans in Rittman. While some expect mail delivery and grocery opportunities, most have not confirmed their numbers or interest, and the topic now appears a passing rumor rather than a solid movement.
A unidentified man followed a Rittman girl and a companion downtown Friday evening. The stranger called her to stop near State and Grant, chased her to her home, then walked north on State while mumbling. she did not recognize him and had never seen him before. The parents witnessed the incident from their doorway.
The Cleveland Southwestern and Columbus Railway plans a reorganization after being placed in receivership on January 26. Former president Jims F. H Wilson acts as receiver while the company, which also supplies electric power to multiple towns, aims to lift from receivership once the plan is approved. In Chippewa Lake a man was injured in a fall but is recovering.
The Grange reports strong turnout and plans for state banner, with two June meetings scheduled June 16 for degrees and June 23 regular session. A Wooster meeting June 22 and timely reports to State Master are urged, plus a juvenile program and lectures featuring dirt road improvements and township duties.
A joint session on Saturday June 17 in the Wooster Court Room gathers Equity Managers Directors Farm Bureau lenders and Grange Representatives to push for greater cooperation. The agenda covers buying fertilizer twine and other farm supplies as well as selling livestock cream eggs and grain products to streamline cooperative farm business.
About twenty five poultry leaders and demonstration flock owners have been invited by County Agent Bachtell to attend the poultry culling and reading school at the station on June 20 and 21. The leaders will help conduct feeding and culling demonstrations in their communities through July to show that proper feeding during the summer tire increases egg production. Only flocks not producing over 15 percent on July first are wanted for these demonstrations. Is your subscription for The Press paid in advance.
An early guide explains radio energy as electromagnetic waves. it defines frequency as cycles per second and discusses wave length, carrier waves, and measurement in meters. It notes station KDKA and basic transmitter receiver concepts with plain examples.
Portage County records mark ten years of farm bureau activity in Ohio with Miller as county agent. The early group formed to improve roads and farming living conditions, evolving into a volunteer organization that funds extension work, exhibits, and education. By year start, over 100 000 farmers statewide participate through county boards, with aims of better production and living standards on farms. A milk bottle trademark notice from Rittman Dairy is also recorded with state authorities.
Effective 1201 A M Sunday June 19 1921 the Erie Railroad changes time cards and train stop schedules at Rittman Station. BART BOUND departs at 8 40 A M for New York New York with revised routing and timings.
A small town editor employs a radio link to transmit the latest city papers as soon as they press. A country typist copies the headlines for the transmitter, making the editor “First With the Latest” in his home region.
The Press learns two leading Rittman families consider a California journey soon. Names withheld and trip details unclear, but likely to proceed by air or car as they explore western conditions and seek experiences aligned with their expectations. More information to come in next week's issue.
Mr and Mrs Walter Shook with Mia and Mrs Shook embark on a motor trip through the east. They ride in the new Gudehaher Sedan and plan to visit Niagara Falls along with other points of interest while enjoying the travel.
Tax collection notice lists Galehouse and Wein as the agencies with collectible items from June 15 to July. John J Wein appears in the text during the notice period.
The fragment lists westbound departures at 4:31 PM to Youngstown and Chienso with connections to No. 15 3:01 PM and No. 7 8:47 PM, indicating timetable items for passenger trains on the line.
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