25 Mar 1937
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1937
Page
1
Washington lawmakers clash over Roosevelt's court plan as Senator Wheeler of Montana and others label it unconstitutional. The letters urge Congress to resist changes and defend constitutional morality amid a partisan fight.
In New London Texas authorities probe a devastating gas blast that wrecked Consolidated School. Emergency crews recovered 465 bodies of students and teachers after an all night search of the ruins. A chalkboard message among the wreckage hints at a warning that went unheeded.
New York authorities report John Heath linked to a $50,000 rental fraud scheme in the Apandal district. A four-time pattern of alleged fraud by Heath is under review by the Attorney General’s office as Bolton police seek additional statements and confirm identities of associates.
The readable text hints at a tense city scene with references to a mayor, German Chancellor, and Roosevelt era concerns. It mentions bounties, attacks, and press commentary about international figures, suggesting a disputed letter or public dispute.
An antitrust probe expands against several grocer chains for alleged price discrimination under the Robinson Patman Act. The FTC cites major players and distributors nationwide as investigations proceed amid broader enforcement signals.
Dick O'Brien six year old son of Mrs. and Mr. Richard O'Brien Jr suffered a serious cut to the right eye when a piece of glass was thrown by an unknown boy near South Main Street Friday. The eye was examined at a local hospital and a specialist performed a Friday afternoon operation with optimism about saving sight. No witness identified the assailant and a girl reported seeing a boy fleeing the scene. Marsal Morgan will resume the investigation when able.
About 750 workers at the Ohio Match Company plant in Wadsworth resumed work after a two week idle period. A March 17 conference secured a planned clean up and orderly restart. Negotiations for process changes continue as both sides express gratitude for cooperation and improving harmony.
Sterling contractor B Miller weighs carrying two guns or a kit of carpenter tools for protection after a recent incident. While rebuilding a roof, a tenant landlord dispute escalated, a gun was fired, and Miller avoided injury by retreating with his crew. The case may influence his equipment decision.
Unclear OCR fragments note library hours starting this week on Monday and Wednesday. Content includes prices around 280 dollars and references to local feed materials and contacts, with garbled names Rogie and Osborne.
Spring football opens Monday under Coach Tibby Young with an organizational session. Last year's varsity players are expected to report alongside newcomers hoping to earn spots on the team. Freshmen and beginners push for time to challenge the first string and prove they belong.
Rittman and Orrville schools will close Friday for Good Friday at the request of local churches. Wooster plans a spring break closing tonight with reopening on April 6. Rittman eliminates a spring vacation to meet 180 day state requirement and may require makeup days.
The Rittman Press announces a free swap ads offer. Readers may trade unwanted items for desired ones, with drafts showing sample swapads in the classified section. Ads run two weeks, with responses encouraged and no payment required.
An editorial lauds Rittman’s progress in production employment and rising wages. It highlights a strong, working population and urges the community to meet housing shortages with coordinated action from leaders, businesses, and contractors to attract employers and preserve gains.
Fragmentary notice reports a farmer died after a prior illness. It lists survivors including a daughter and a wife, with references to relatives and a New York link. The text is garbled but indicates a death and a small survivor set.
The council and utilities committees near completion of a counter proposal for Marton Reserve Power Case. Chairman Bolittx says the plan aims to lower residential rates by removing the current rate structure while seeking stronger action on the surtax. Details show residential tier pricing and specific kWh charges under consideration for next term.
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