21 Mar 1929
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1929
Page
1
A collage of dated, humorous clippings mocks women’s suffrage debates in France and the United States. It parodies arguments for female voting rights, social behavior, and moralizing tone, interspersed with brief notes on liquor, bootleggers, and quirky European anecdotes.
Attendance was strong for the school musical Twilight Alley performed by Rittman Junior High students with help from fifth and sixth graders. The varied costumes and lively acting highlighted a cast including Meg Dame Needy Evelyn Looser and others, setting up next show When the Bubble Burst about the Florida Real Estate Boom crash.
Last Tuesday the traffic lights on Tain Street were removed after causing poor service to drivers. Marshal Mills has tried to repair them. they were on trial and will be replaced with reliable units. The signal outage affected traffic diverted from Portage Road on State Route 94, aiding pedestrian safety for school children.
Kent State Normal prepares for the inauguration of Dr J O Engleman as president. Superintendent Garver and County Superintendent Gibbons travel to Kent for the event. Speakers include Dr Homer B Williams of Bowling Green Normal, Governor Myers Y Cooper, Robert B Venson of Western Reserve, Dr G W Rightmire of Ohio State, and other leading educators from Miami, Columbia Teachers College, Hiram, Wooster, and more.
Fragmented OCR text describes a girls glee club meeting in a country setting with mentions of multiple meetings and successful gatherings. Names and concrete details are unreadable, but the item suggests a school or community group holding events.
Mr Russel Rodenberg former lino type operator at the Rittman Press suffered a leg injury from a fall last week. The leg was his only one, the other having been removed years ago. He is not under physician care and will likely stay in bed for about two months. He has worked for the Wadsworth News at Wadsworth, making daily trips from his home on North Main Street.
John H. Fisher arrived home at 7 10 PM aboard the Baltimore and Ohio from a lengthy tour of the south and southwest. He hunted big game and visited friends, with stops in Southern California Arizona Texas and Mexico including mountain lion hunting in Arizona and wild bear hunting in South Texas and Mexico. His return was announced three days earlier.
Dr C C Gregg honored the Ritt man basketball team for winning Wayne county tournament by taking 16 players to the Keith Albee theatre Thursday March 14. The entertainment was praised as one of the season’s best and the team thanked Doc for the recognition.
Mrs C P Lester, longtime patient at Wadsworth hospital for over six weeks, has developed complications with a small chance of survival. Doctors had earlier seemed hopeful for recovery after a major operation requiring a blood transfusion weeks ago. Mount Vernon sanitarian suggested spring weather could aid her recovery if strength returns.
Mrs nH H Lampert, formerly of Syracuse, is expected to arrive home for an extended visit to her mother after spending a year away. Lampert has undergone two operations in the capital and remains in very poor health. She has been in Syracuse for several weeks and returns to visit family.
Twenty four boys answered coach Allarding for the first base ball drill at Rittman High. From these players a strong team can be picked, with several returnees including Boyce, Yar man, Shorty McAnallen, Schwartz, and Papa S. Others showing promise include Veney, Hall, McAnallen, Shorle, Steiner, Preattle, Brodbeck, Kindig, W. McAnallen, Davada, and Blatter. An eight game schedule is listed with dates and venues throughout April and May.
Florida students announce the comedy When the Bubble Burst to be staged in the high school auditorium in November 1925. The cast includes Hiram Hartrige Maxine Kime Billy Aldrich and many others with Miss Mary Payne as business manager and Gerald Meredith as stage manager. The plot centers on Misa Billy Aldrich investing $2000 in the Orange Villa real estate scheme and the ensuing disputes in Mrs Hartrige boarding house with Dr Saya and Mr Stockwell as key figures.
Members met March 1 at Mrs. Don Morr’s home to discuss Truth and Imagination and Freebel founder Froebel. The next program will focus on Bangs and the kindergarten theory and its origins.
Spring work begins at Rittman Central Park with tree sprout placement and shrub planting along walks to boost shade and stroll comfort. Trees pruned, damaged pavilion roof repair planned under B M Lance supervision. A windstorm felled a tree causing damage, but birds and squirrels are out as signs of spring return.
A special W B A meeting held Tuesday March 19 drew twenty one members and four visitors from Akron. District Deputy Addie Brown spoke on the grip’s Atlantic City trip in June. Visitors Mrs Wilson Mrs Roth and Mrs Everhard shared experiences and notes.
The B P W C program promises a rare radio voice feature by Mr McNamee, famed for Dempsey Tunney broadcasts, Hoover inaugural coverage, and convention work. He appears before the Business and Professional Women's Club of Wooster on April first, with baritone Mrs McNamee performing two song groups. The event aims to exceed audience expectations with musical artistry and engaging presentation.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local school item noting changes at Ritman and Weicard involving the superintendent and school system. Details are illegible, but the piece references school administration transfers or appointments and related local education matters.
Mr Heavey of Huntington,addressed over 400 students in grades 3 to 8 on railroad and home safety. He cited January 1929 deaths from automobile accidents, urged safe crossing at ERIE lines, warned against playing on tracks, and advised securing matches and chairs to prevent fires and injuries.
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