26 Mar 1936
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1936
Page
1
Questions on meat roasting temperatures salad pairings for lamb and a almond cookie recipe are presented. Also covered are measuring starch for laundry, the dinner supper distinction, prehistoric monster beliefs, and a note about the Texas Centennial exposition opening June 6 in Dallas with fossil discoveries and giant mammals.
Mrs D C Bauman underwent a sinus operation at Barberton Citizens Hospital Wednesday morning. According to Mr Bauman her condition is reported as very favorable.
A fragmented quote discusses an applicant's steadiness and practicality, noting that sales are mentioned but questions whether he will comply when told to stay silent. The tone suggests a cautious appraisal of character.
An advertisement invites readers to solve a Jumble puzzle for a share of a $10 prize pool with multiple cash awards. Participants must find misplaced lines on page 2, submit answers by April 4, and winners announced April 9. The first prize is $500, second $300, third $2.00.
Initiation services will be held Saturday night in the local hall for the first group of candidates of Rittman's Jr. O U A M. Ceremonies will be conducted by the Kenntore degree team as the organization begins its year.
Rittman and Milton township World War veterans filed applications for adjusted compensation certificates totaling 88 824 50. The American Legion post announced 81 men had filed and that the average payment in June will be 450. The post ordered a British World War field gun for Memorial Day at Soldiers Circle in Rituman cemetery. The gun, 21 feet long and 6 feet high, weighs 12 131 pounds and fires a 60 pound shot.
Bids due Wednesday noon on village water bonds to fund its share of a new water system. Friday noon bids invited for the elevated standpipe tank. Project, a 30 year effort under the PWA, advances after prior delays. Work divided into distribution, iron removal, and the stand pipe. B. F. Perry of Akron may win bid if his previous offer stands.
Milas Carrie Jones, representative of Cara beauty products, demonstrates makeup and facial advice at A H Thomas drug store in Rittman. Free 45 minute facial appointments offered, with a prep investment of $200 during the promotion period through late February.
Coach Tibby Young of Fitman High leads 32 spring football hopefuls for the Indians. Six are letter men and ten are from eighth grade. Players range from 90 to 230 pounds. Equipment will be issued and the first drill session is set for Thursday afternoon. This is the second year of four week spring drills with intra squad scrimmages planned before the season.
Myles Clayton Hoover, 22, a high school standout in music and history, died by hanging Tuesday evening near his home outside Rittman. Funeral services set for Friday at the United Brethren church, with burial in Wadsworth cemetery, under local ministers. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Clayton Hoover, three sisters Marguerite Doris and Kathryn, plus uncles, aunts and cousins.
In Wooster's common pleas court, Clyde Weiser earned 38 votes on the 16th ballot to lead a field including John Kropt and LW Grosjean for the Orrville postmaster nomination. The tally met the required majority while other Democratic candidates trailed. Milton township Democrats and judge Charles Hochstetler observed as the selection moved toward a submission to Congressman Thomas.
The Rittman area mobilized for flood relief led by Rev Davey Whitwell of Nashville. Community donations reached $240 to the Red Cross plus food clothing and supplies from local churches groups and merchants. World War era relief efforts included a large truck shipment and local volunteers coordinated to aid rehabilitation.
Mrs Paul Johnson substitutes for Merle Gerber at the junior high this week as Mr Gerber is absent since Monday and may return Thursday. Akron University speaker addressed the high school body and visited the Industrial Arts department to stress training value. Attendance struggles persist in February with 1501 illness days and a mumps spike hitting three high school students. New library titles added include Discovery Byrd and It Began in Baden Waves among others.
The fragment cites a Woodmen Prosperity Party event with a door prize and notes on ree ree 18, but details are unclear from the damaged text.
The adult choir of United Brethren Church presents the annual cantata Sunday at 7:30 pm with the subject Lifts Eternal. About 30 voices under Homer Forrer lead the performance with solos by Mrs Russell Rodenberg and others providing soprano, alto, tenor, and bass parts.
Myron Davis leads his orchestra in a double engagement featuring a Wadsworth High tea dance at 3 30 p m and an Orrville film dance at 8 p m The youthful band marks its first 12 piece performance under Pavia’s direction during rehearsals for the novel day.
The Democratic Club schedules an April 20 rally in the Legion and Union halls with an old-fashioned community jollification. Officers and many volunteers plan entertainment, invitations, refreshments, and committee duties to ensure a popular event on the Ritman social calendar.
Marshal George Morgan issued a final warning to dog owners to keep pets on a leash as gardening season begins. He urged licensing and restraint, promising to seize roaming canines with county assistance next week if owners fail to comply.
A hearing on the state taking over county road 66 from Huston west through Mil ton township will be held at Wooster Court House on Thursday April 9 at 10 am. State Highway Director John J Jaster sent notices to local residents about the plan to add the road as a state highway and extend 12 miles to the Wooster Burbank road. Citizens of Rittman and surrounding townships, especially landowners along the route, are urged to attend. Several civic organizations have been informed and will act on the matter soon.
Russell Bender of Cleveland is promoted from assistant state WPA engineer to federal regional director in charge of WPA projects across middle and western states. His headquarters will be Chicago, while he maintains Cleveland residence, with duties starting April 1.
Wartime style language details a petition filed for a municipal building project in Rittman. Deputy Sheva John Kroner served papers to Baker for a hearing Saturday morning in Wooster Common Pleas Court. If judged valid the village may proceed with foundation work and seek a foreman appointment. authorities plan to test circulator entries and may pursue charges.
The Olio Box board Co carton division, with 144 workers, earned a safety plaque for 1936. The award, given by Employment manager Harry Hirs, honored the division led by Fred Voorstner for the greatest safe man hours and lowest accidents with 2 incidents in 288 799 hours.
A full page ad in today’s Press page six announces a new food product Spry from Lax. Six Rittmar grocers and two Creaton stores sponsor the rollout through cooperative advertising.
Fragments show multiple birth notices with names such as Mr and Mrs Kennasvin Ison and Mr and Mrs William Mili, referencing daughters and sons in March and unspecified dates. legible details are incomplete and names appear garbled.
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