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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
4
Highlights list key dates with events such as Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo in 1815, Statue of Liberty arrival in America in 1886, Virginia’s 1863 statehood, the U.S. Constitution adoption in 1788, Department of Justice creation, Grant’s tomb completion in 1897, and Beecher’s birth in 1813.
Mr Merle Pitman had his tonsils removed at Ametheg Wadeworth hospital last Monday. Dr and Ms E R and Alexander attended the Columbus commencement exercises at Ohio State University. Randall graduated in engineering. Mr and Mrs William Fixler Sr and Mr Ira Boyer and Mrs Bessie Schumacher with children attended the first annual Fixler reunion at Clyde Otah Bonia. next year at Fisler Flower Gardens Seville. Rev and Mrs J McGee and son Roger attended Otterbeth College graduation in Westerville where their son John earned B A. Orfo Boyer of Seville formerly of Rittman had an operation at Lutheran Hospital Cleveland Wednesday morning. Misses Enette Irvin Fiveten Har ter and Eleanor Goodwin left Monday for Harrison Mich for summer visit. Mr and Mrs Frank Harter at Farters caterer will join later. Mrs Carl Long underwent an operation at Wooster Hospital last Tuesday. Mandall Alexander left Thursday for Camp Knox for two weeks military training.
A historical comparison shows six major wars since 1776 totaling about fifteen years and 244,357 American war deaths, contrasted with fifteen years of peace deaths totaling 441,912 in Travelers Insurance figures, highlighting highway dangers over peace time. The piece questions whether the sacrifices in war were matched by safer roads.
Church schedules outline morning and evening services at St Anns and United Brethren with guest sermons by Rev W Bowers and Prof Herman A Heyt. A Brethren Young People's Training Camp trip to Lake Y-Noah near Akron is planned for June 19 with early registration urged.
The article argues illegal fishing and hunting undermine law enforcement by the Ohio Conservation Division. It calls for active cooperation from sportsmen clubs, urging members to warn violators to protect future sport and prevent cheating those who pay dues and licenses. It emphasizes joint effort to safeguard fish and game regions.
As summer approaches radio listeners will see new programs and shakeups while winter favorites take vacations. CBS plans a Monday night series from cities nationwide and a rural plays series. NBC features Les Tremayne and Gale Page in forthcoming projects. Roosevelt speeches June 30 and July 3 will be broadcast globally.
Milton C Thi, son of Mr and Mrs Escovitz of Sheldon Ave, is notified of his selection for the publicity department at Station WHK in Cleveland. Harry Frey named superintendent of Creston Schools and Miss Mabel Bryan promoted to high school principal. G W Jeandrevin to transfer from Strauaburg. Rittmar picnic announced at June Civic Association meeting.
Glenn Hile wins Kroger contest with 7 034 votes amid a festive scene in Milton Presbyterian Church where Jane Forman and Willis Day perform a piano recital. Ohe Salt Co adds salt pills to its product line supervised by Scientific Tablet Co of Belview Illinois.
Superintendent H S Moffat and Mrs. Baldwin attended commencement in Hi ram. W R B Lee of Rittman Savings Bank received credentials from Charles C Janes naming him as AAA delegate to the annual meeting at the Hotel Gibson in Cincinnati. Esther Bratteau and Martin Birkbeck returned from a East Coast trip. Milton Parke plans a trip to Annapolis, Md next Sunday.
Applicants to the academy will undergo a medical exam as part of the standard screening process. The examination assesses fitness, health history, and ability to meet the program’s medical requirements.
Rittman welcomes a bright red fire truck with a far reaching siren. Chief Dearolf and supporters secured funds through personal subscriptions and a rap paper sale to purchase it. Beecher Lee is constructing a fine home on First Street behind the park. Work on the east bound B and W track bridge south of Rittman advances toward a crossing feature.
Ohio calls 300000 men to camps with Wayne County tasked for 27 draftees to Camp Sherman. Rittman Auxiliary receives 100 sweaters and 300 pairs of socks to knit for shipment by Sept 1. A Rittman game vs Snydertown ends 9 7 as crowd gathers. A boxboard factory fire, village council push for paving petitions, marriage news for Harley Roling and Clara Blough, and a burglary at H Wetse store costing about 200 dollars in goods.
Judge Lowell C Bodey announced that the Ohio Liquor Board heard six cases in April. Permit holders faced 31 revocations and 20 suspensions as Alfred Humphrey of the Department of Liquor Control noted 43 stills were destroyed and 20 liquor transporters captured during the month.
The First Brethren Church on First Street led by Pastor L L Grubb hosts Bible lessons at 9:30 am with Mr Maynard Blatter supervising classes and a morning worship at 10:30 am. The pastor plans a timely sermon on whether church attendance is essential to Christianity and if a Christian can exist without attending. The Young People's Co. meets at 6:20 pm led by Mr Forrest Lance, with the Junior-intermediate group meeting at the same time as evening worship.
The article urges photographers to frame outdoor pictures with seasonally telling backgrounds and details. Use landscapes, blossoms, clouds, or snow to convey time of year, making the scene feel authentic rather than generic.
Church of Christ schedule lists Bible school at 9 30 with Ralph Fixler as superintendent. Morning worship and communion at 10 30 with sermon A Day for Fathers. 6 45 Young People’s Hour led by Lela Hart on Holidays Meaning and Values. 7 30 Evening worship Springtime Lessons. 7 30 Wednesday Prayer Service. Sunday service honors Fathers but all are urged to attend.
Sunday school at 9 15 am and morning worship at 10 30 am feature a lesson on The Suffering Servant and Outworn Proverbs The Christian Endeavor hour and evening service are omitted to enable attendance at the Ohio Synod gathering at First Presbyterian Wooster at 7 30 pm Dr J Leroy Rodds secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions will address the meeting.
The First Baptist Branigan lists services with Rev Bill Echolds as pastor. Sunday School at 10 AM preaching at 11 AM. Young People's meeting at 7 PM and preaching at 7 30 PM. Singing Thursday at 7 30 PM. Cottage prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 30 PM.
The Church of God announces Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. and morning worship at 10 40 a.m. Christian Crusaders meet at 6 30 p.m. Sunday evening service is at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Friday is call night. Choir rehearsal Saturday night from 7 to 8 p.m. Rev Albert Henry, pastor.
A reader extols The Reader's Digest as a practical compendium of American thought. The piece praises its condensed articles and broad coverage, urging readers to buy the current issue for 25 cents and noting local newsdealer displays.
A fragment advertises free news and low advertising rates for readers to get acquainted with the paper. The text hints at contact numbers and offers for free news access and affordable ads.
The second issue of 5000 wooden nickels goes on sale as Marietta celebrates 150 years of American civil government west of the original colonies. Plans show parades fireworks conventions and events by American Legion and historical groups, plus a Northwest Territory Governors Day and Pioneer descendants reunion.
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