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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1934

Page

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Wooster Chorus Concert Under Prof De Veny

The Wooster College Male Chorus, organized by Prof. De Veny, prepares for a Monday May 14 concert. Local talents include bass soloist The Big Bass and violinist Woodrow Harpster. Adults 25 cents. school children 1 cent. public support urged.

de Veny de Yveny Cleveland P. M. Welnsheimer Wadsworth Woodrow Harpster Rittman Parmaalee Wooster Conservatory Wll

C E Convention Is Best In Years At Apple Creek

Wayne County Christian Endeavor convention in Apple Creek drew about 200 Endeavorers. The Apple Creek United Society hosted and promoted denominational unity among local youths. Prof Anderson of Wooster College opened discussions. volunteers were elected to the Directorate for the next year or two. A card of thanks followed for soap sales assistance. Meat Packers report livestock purchases totaled $269 million in Q1, up from $206 million in 1933.

Wayne County Lois Kluffman Apple Creek Mindy Prof Ander‘son Wooster College Virgil Griffin Earl Stair Harold Smith Logan Ada ‘Spade Richard Jabbenstott Wooster Gretchen Ihrig Madsonburg Maxine _Dowd Rollin Moser Dalton Marion Richards Gen. McClarren Faye

Dave Apollon's Revue Opens At Loew's Theatre

Dave Apollon's Continental Revues comes to Loew's Theatre Akon for a three week engagement starting May 1. The production features stunning scenery and costumes with Broadway stars Danzi Goodell Nora Williams Matt Duffin Jessie Draper and Bob Ripa in a lavish revue backed by Apollon's NBC orchestra. Also on screen George Raft and Carole Lombard star in Trumpet Blows as the feature.

Dave Apollon Loew's Theatre Akyon Radio City New York Akran Dave Apailon Danzi Goodell Ziexfeld Follies Nora Williams Matt Duffin Jessie Draper Bob Ripa Harold Aloma Rudy Valee Hawaii Dancing Jean Ruth Gail Apollon NBC Prchpstra Xt Loew George Raft Carole Lombani Paramount

Pastime Theatre Offers No More Women and David Harun

Evelyn Venable from Cincinnati stars opposite Will Rogers in David Harun to be shown Sunday and Monday. McLaglen appears in No More Women with Sally Hiate and Minna Gam bell. A typical American theme centers on a shrewd horse dealer. Wednesday and Thursday add Geo. A. White's Scant with Crossfire in the double bill featuring Rudy Vallee Jimmy Durante and many others. The Scandals continues the famed $10 Broadway show.

Jimmy Durante George White Alice Faye Adrienne Ames CH Exwards Iany

Dancey Speaks Captures Creston Audience Friday

Captain S. N. Dancey, soldier and lecturer, spoke at the Creston school auditorium Friday evening under the American Legion auspices. The school furnished music for the occasion.

S. N. Dancey cave_an Creston School American Legion

Farm Credit Grants Over One Billion To Farmers Groups

Loans exceeding one billion dollars have been approved for farmers and their organizations by the Farm Credit Administration since the agency began operations last May. Federal land banks have disbursed more than 646,060,600 of the total.

Farm Credit Administration Federal Land Banks

Open House at Hospital May 12 in Wadsworth

National Hospital Day events invite the public to visit Wadsworth Hospital on May 12. The facility will showcase its building and services, with tours and explanations of staff work. The hospital auxiliary and local board members greet visitors and outline the hospital’s community role.

National Hospital Wadsworth Hospital Opie G. A. Bleksler

Sleep needs across ages and health hints

The piece argues sleep is essential for all ages with children needing at least ten hours and adults eight hours. It notes growth continues during sleep, older people tolerate sleep loss better, and ongoing sleep deprivation harms health if not addressed.

75th Birthday Celebration At Mrs. Hoover’s Salt Street Home

Last Saturday evening a large family gathering honored Mrs. Lydia Hoover on Salt Street for her 75th birthday. Family members contributed baskets, shared a special dinner, and a nine story cake with pink icing accompanied a singing of Happy Birthday followed by a prayer by Rev. Everett Niswaiper.

Lydia Hoover Salt Street Everett Niswaiper Brethren Pree Hoover

Scout News and Camp Plans Amid Weekend Meeting

The boy scouts held games before their regular meeting at the hall and announced troop activities. The troop plans to go to Camp Manatec this weekend. Myron Davis served as scribe while Donald Yochhelm is confined at home with measles.

Manatec Myron Davis Donald Yochhelm

Trade Program Draws Big Crowd for Camp Weekend

Expect a large turnout as the Rittman Roar of Tryte camp presents its first drawing of the trade program Saturday. Officials anticipate 60 000 attendees and will track progress from North End or South End using telephony and a blackboard. Night awards of 15 dollars each week, entertainment features, and a grand finale in late October are planned, with tickets saved for the finale.

Rittman Tryte Campaten Ebert Jim Lalehaisenf Uecker Wolters

Scarlet Fever Victim Buried at Powhatan

Mrs Enna Poella 34 buried at Powhatan after scarlet fever illness. Services at Bhaért's chapel with relatives and local pastor officiating. Elgon and Vernag, her two sons, contracted scarlet fever but recovering. Survived by husband Albert, mother, sisters, and one brother. Member of UoB church and American Legion auxiliary.

Enna Poella Ittman Powhabt& Ohls Bhaért Cod Elgon Vernag Uob Elson Vernon Huisband Albert Thie

Court Briefs Appraise Estate of Alfred Molie Milton Twp

Assets of the late Alfred Molie of Milton Township amount to 30 171 Ruth W Jones by the executrix.

Eatate Alfred Molie Milton Twp Ruth W. Jones

Sixteen to twenty-two Marriages Recorded in April 1934

Probate Court records show 22 couples granted marriage licenses in April 1934, up from 16 in April 1933. In Chippewa township, David P. Rohr haybean is appointed guardian for Elva Myr Rohr, declared incompetent due to physical disability, with ward property including a 94 acre farm half-interest.

Chippewa David P. Rohr Haybean Elva Myr Rohr Chippewa Township Curl

Garden Club Meeting at Creston Hosts Mrs Stebbins

The Creston Garden Club will meet at Mrs Harry Stebbins home on May 7. Guests will hear a lecture on lace effects from her garden and poems including My Garden by Mary Swain. plans include Mother’s Day music and plant displays.

Garden Club Creston Iton Garden Club Harry Stebbins Myonday Stebbins Mray ‘Nida Stella Blough Charles Gofflet Stebbin

Creston Societies Convene This Week

Two Methodist Episcopal missionary societies and the Presbyterian Guild meet this week. The Foreign Missionary Society of the M E church met Wednesday with hostesses Mrs Charles Marks, Mrs William Himes and Mrs Charles Beal. The Women’s Home Missionary Society met with Mrs Carl Fetzer on Tuesday assisted by Mrs Glenn Wolfert. The Presbyterian Guild will meet Friday evening with hostesses Mrs Harriet Ault, Mrs George Marshall and Mrs Hazel Grunder. leaders will be Mrs A Li Repp and Mrs Catherine Darrah.

Episcopal—missionary ‘Societies Presbyterian Guild Foreign Missionary Society of the M. FE Ani Mex Charles - Marks William Himes Charles Beal Max Langell Beal Women's Home “Missionary. Society The M. E., Church Carl Fetzer Glenn Wolfert Presbyterian Church Guild Harriett Ault George Marshall Hazel Grunder A. Li Repp Catherine Darrah

Firemen Respond to Repeated Alarms Across City

Firefighters assisted at multiple calls during the night and early morning. Two separate blazes required crews at Storage Woll Are and at Gahyard Street. Additional alarms involved a unit on Charles Snyder Drive and De Shang’s Drive, with Thirvtarctor utilized in nearby improvements.

Sacathay Fa Weddesdas Tire de Parement Satunlay Gahyard Charles Snyder Push Street de Shang J. Shone

Two Killed in Motorcycle Wreck Near Mason

Sunday afternoon south of Mason a man threw from a motorcycle as it crashed into a culvert. The elder son, riding on the rear, died. the younger occupant was not seriously hurt. The driver fled town. Ebert was taken for treatment and the body sent to St Louis for burial. The wife and children returned to St Louis for permanent residence.

Cat Placker Tharberton Signe Sirt Maston Fiacker Ac. Ebert Barhdtown St Lots Canty Eldren St. Lenis

Vaughn Girls Killed by Locomotive Near Orrville

Two Vaughn sisters aged 13 and 7 were struck by a train while walking on a right away near Orrville Sunday afternoon. The victims suffered severe injuries including skull fractures and were pronounced dead at the scene. Survived by their parents, three sisters Ruth Thelma and Virginia, and a brother Kenneth. Services held at home and at the Reformed church with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery, Orrville.

Walth Betty Mes Fterry Vaughn Rittman Orrville Sunnday Thoughly Urack Alteh Wifo Sigiera Ruth Thelma Virginia Kenneth Reformed Church Crown FA Orrylile

Pensions Approved For State Will Reach 45 500 By Year End

A state survey shows about 31 000 pensioners eligible today and an expected 45 000 to 46 000 receiving old age pensions by December 31. The plan allocates funds by county populations to pay proportionate shares to residents meeting age requirements.

Dider Dow Seaton Ohio

Fishing Report Highlights Strong Spring Bite Across State

Reported good fishing through spring with many standout catches and unusually large bass. Anglers speak of excellent conditions despite erratic weather, noting top spots near Ashley and Dix Dam to the south where the season extends two weeks longer than others before closing for a month.

Jhe Ohio Ashley’s Dix Dam Lexy Cincinnati Ob Ting Ashley

Eighth Grade Play Prep for May 16 at Sterling

Sterling eighth graders rehearse the play What No Angel Coke for a May 16 presentation. Directors P Linde camp Delmont and Burnetta McAnnalлен return after scarlet fever quarantine with the E C Poete home. George Richards of Greenwich leaves B&O clerk job for Niles position.

Sterling Angel Coke P. Lindecamp George Richards Greenwich Niles

Dam Site Evaluations Drive Engineering Review

Engineers completed a site inspection for a proposed dam project. They report preliminary arrangements for feasibility and cost studies, with decisions pending hydrologic data, foundation conditions, and the full scope of water conservation versus flood control benefits.

Majin Aethur Toy Armynda Las Just Avish Arthur Public Works Administration Fonservandy Dyilihue Leita Eoan Odelal Conservancy Court Nevda Oia Iftoa Phin Army Chie Generil Stein

Community Fund Committee Meeting Notes

The Vetina Community Fund Committee holds its regular monthly meeting in the town council room. Members review budget, approve monthly bills totaling 52 00 for fuel 28 00 for medical services 38 00 for other items and appoint GC Carmthers and Melvin Ritter to audit the treasurer's books. A committee annual report is to be summarized in the paper's next issue.

Ronsurer Carmthers Melvin Ritter

Rotary Conference At Cleveland May Ninth To Eleventh

Rotary in Cleveland hosts a three day conference May ninth through eleventh with speakers from Rotary International and religious leaders. About a thousand Rotarians and spouses from the district are expected to attend at Cleveland Hotel and nearby venues, with Greater Cleveland clubs as hosts.

Rotary Cleveland Hotarlang Fong” Foo Hee Shanghai Drector Rotary UN Harry Miaht Sayre Drecetoy Failary Tolernationale Aten C Go Clita Cnmmfereliicd Claveland Stat lereThia Ftotary ‘Chibs Freddrickson

Sterling Scout Troop 407 Holds Regular Meeting

Sterling Boy Scout Troop 407 met Thursday evening at the scout den with assistant scoutmaster Paul Malbacly in charge. C.P. Lindecamp served as opening ceremony doorman while Kenneth Valenting led the flag pledge and scout oath. patrols for the year were tentatively organized and drills followed by games. meetings occur Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

Sterling Boy—Scout Den Paul Malbacly C.P. Lindecamp Kenneth Valenting

Banana ripeness affects digestibility for adults and children

Fully ripe bananas are easily digested by both adults and children. The text notes that yellow ripe bananas, when properly masticated, are digested well.

Merrill Urges Drivers to Protect Children on Roads

Governor George White's program is cited by Merrill urging motorists to slow down near homes and schools to protect children during vacation periods. He notes over 300 school age deaths in 1933 and calls for adults to keep kids off streets when traffic is heavy. James Scott and family attended the convention at Apple Creek.

Merrell George White Updu Isa Nead Mérrel Wutyye Citiren Lise

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