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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
4
The Travelers Insurance Company presents a highway safety booklet showing car energy at increasing speeds. At 25 mph a roll over is possible but mild, at 50 mph energy quadruples, and at 75 mph energy ninefold. The piece warns that high speed leads to severe damage and urges drivers to imagine a rollover and its consequences.
Creston community club reports 718 associate members added. Four captains compete for the honor as the winning side, led by Will Newberry and Frank MeIntire with Harry Haley and Jean Murray. Progress on grounds and tennis court installation advances. volunteers sought from churches and young people for charity events. Dues fund play rounds and a public dinner, with John Murray named carnival committee head.
The June 1 1938 Ohio crop report from the Federal State Crop Reporting Service notes declines in winter wheat and rye, while oats barley and spring wheat stay above average. Fruit crops forecast light with tame hay and pastures strong though variable due to late spring freezes and May rains.
The piece argues railroads suffer from lost business as workers have declined by hundreds of thousands. Government support and rate cuts clash with railroad pressure to raise prices wages and borrow more, while the ICC blocks relief. Observers see entrenched jams with no easy exit.
Awards in Rittman marked a bonus night with cash prizes of 25 dollars each to Low Parsons, S Main, and Christy Graber. The event drew the largest crowd since Christmas, with Main Street and Ohio area parking taxed. The local Ohio Salt Co union voted 63 percent to affiliate with CIO and sever from AFL. Rittman Community Picnic planned for August 2 likely at Chippewa Lake.
Five years ago in a special meeting the Milton township trustees and Rittman council agreed to pay thirty dollars per gallon for fire protection of township property. The article notes incorporation plans for the Wayne Medina Milk Producers association with Summit county were voted down in Seville. Stephen Mowne, congressman at large, was told he will have vacancies to fill at the United States Naval Academy next year and will hold competitive exams next winter open to Ohio residents.
Fredric's family with Mrs D W Stinson of Marshallville travel through the Ozarks en route to Kansas and Iowa to visit relatives. Miss Lucille Markley and Miss Lauretta Bizér study business at Akron Actual Business College. Tack Forcum, a longtime Press office desk worker, resigns for a similar post in Indianapolis.
Wayne County Council of Boy Scouts abandons camping on newly acquired Pee-Wers Hollow property due to required time and money. The group will camp for 10 days at Sandy Beach where they have historically stayed.
A storm struck the Sterling United Brethren Church area in Rittman and the church building was entirely destroyed by fire. Some furniture and chairs survived as the site had previously burned during earlier construction. Nearby, a federal agent visited Milton township farmers inspecting grain hoarding and securing a promise to move 1000 bushels to market.
Marshallville merchants sponsor free talking pictures every Friday evening all summer. A giant screen at the Theodore H. Clinton barn east of the Square hosts audiences, with Orrville high school teacher Franklin A. Lawrence operating the projector. This Friday June 24 shows Silent Barrier. July 1 Cowboy Holiday. July 8 Corsair.
Father and son Daniel E B Slusger and Glenn Musser on separate farms have begun hay making ahead of the season. They are quoted as saying they are making hay while the sun shines.
The Indies of the Church of God meet with Mrs. Orilla Younker Thursday. The Thrift Club elects officers for the year with Zelma Orr as president Frances Lee as vice president Aldyce Hosmer as secretary Elizabeth Myers as treasurer. Various visits and guests are listed including families from Cleveland Columbus Medina Tiffin and Seville with neighbors in town and at F L Jordan home.
A brief public notice inviting readers to send news and place ads at low rates. It presents a contact message and emphasizes free news submission and affordable advertising.
Nan Grey flies to Houston then returns by air and enlists a stewardess to fill in. Dr. William L. Stidger gains wider NBC Blue listenership as sponsor extends his noontime talks. Don Ross faces criticism from a music teacher about his on air work. Mrs Frank Hetzler, music teacher, corresponds on musical trends with her son in law. NBC Red's For Men Only features sport stars like DiMaggio and Budge. Cavalcade of America earns awards for dramatization. Don Voorhees shapes music for historical tales. Russ Mutauve nears 75 weeks on Johnny Presents. Morgan’s long run rests on meticulous musical work. Jack Fulton of Just Entertainment remains active five nights weekly.
The program at Mhle school includes morning worship at 8 and 10 a.m. with a sermon titled Glory of the Commonplace and a Youth Hour at 6 46, plus a 7 30 Children’s Day program directed by Mildred Eichenberry, Mary Franks, Juanita Miller and Mrs Wos coodale. At First Baptist Branigan Hall Rev. Bill Echolds leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. A Young People’s meeting is at 7 p.m. with 7 30 p.m. preaching. singing is every Thursday at 7 30 p.m., cottage prayer on Tuesday at 7 30 p.m.
The Church of God presents Sunday School at 9 30, morning worship at 10 40, Christian Crusaders at 6 30, Sunday evening service at 7 30, and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30. Friday features call night and choir rehearsal is Saturday night from 7 to 8 p m under Pastor Albert Henry.
United Brethren Church announces Bible School and worship services led by Rev. C. J. McGee at 72 S Main St with phone 1421. Morning worship 10:30 "Living Epistles" evening 7:39 "The Heavenly City" midweek Wednesday 7:30 Studies in Revelation by Mrs. D R Niles. Directors: Homer Forrer and Edwin McGee. Youth choir and Christian Endeavor details included.
The First Brethren Church on First Street led by Pastor L Grubb invites all ages to Bible School at 9 30 a m with guest Russian evangelist Alexander Voronaeff. Morning worship at 10 30 includes his Russia focused message. Evening service features a Russia slide lecture and special music plus an object lesson for children. The Christian Endeavor meets at 6 20 p m and a Wednesday prayer group at 7 30 p m continues Genesis studies.
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