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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1936
Page
4
Local merchants unite to improve street lighting in Rittman aiming to outshine Seville and Creston. The effort seeks a unified approach despite disagreements over lighting type and costs, with a council discussion noting Rittman as poorly lit.
U S Senator Donahey pledged to push Copeland flood control legislation to provide equal federal participation for the Muskingum project. He spoke with Muskingum Conservancy District officers and Ohio Congressmen Secrest and Thom and urged not to penalize pioneers in flood control. He opposed full government funding but argued local share is too high and vowed to secure balanced support.
The Farm Bureau Rural Electrification Cooperative in Cadiz Ohio announces 18 rural electric cooperatives with authority to enroll members and pursue power distribution to farm homes. About 20 000 members across 30 counties are expected to join this coordinated effort.
The Rittman Press prints opinions with the note that letters must be signed in the writer’s own name unless a nom de plume is explicitly requested. The paper holds letters in confidence and assumes no responsibility for statements made therein.
Adele M. Wenger of the American Legion Auxiliary defends Mr Isherwood and the club's non political Americanism focus in Rittman Ohio. She argues the editorial mischaracterizes the address as political and calls for unity against Communist influence while praising Legion and Auxiliary ideals and inviting further discussion.
Letter to editor defends fire department against criticism of response times. Citizens criticized how long to reach fires while urging readers to learn department rules before judging. The writer urges civic awareness and supports firefighters.
The article recalls Frog Point at the Red River head in North Dakota as a bustling cross roads of traders, settlers, and eastern firms. It details Hudson's Bay posts, Hill’s era, and a decline after fires and navigation shifts, ending with Belmont's name and a soldiers camp legend labeled From Point.
In the next issue May 4 the Press expands to eight pages matching Cleveland papers, up from six. The Howington family fears foul play after Mr Howington vanished from his home April 1 and had recently drawn insurance money. A new burglar device was installed at Rutman Savings Bank Tuesday. Salt Co plant progresses with an estimated one million bricks to be used in Bittman operations. A Volunteer Cent is required before the truck can depart, and residents are urged to cooperate to speed fire responses as Wheat fire alarms affect curb clearance.
Voters are urged to stick with their regular party at the primary. The message advises voting for the best candidate in each office and to participate in the November election after the party selection.
A Saturday afternoon crash at the corner of Main and Salt streets involved Otto Boyer in a collision with a Ford truck driven by Charles Viall. Both vehicles sustained damage, while the incident prompted local notices of anniversaries and community events in the area.
A historical note records 13,046 desertions by enlisted Witnels men by the end of the Civil War, linked to political trouble. The May Almanac list includes entries from 1607 Jamestown settlement to 1918 International Peace Conference and earlier events such as Dante's birth in 1205.
City notices list meetings for May including Union Buyers Club at Union Hall Friday May 8 and other clubs at homes of Mrs J Ralph West C E Wilson and the Mills family plus American Legion Auxiliary M W A at Legion Hall and Girl Scouts at Legion Hall on May 13 and 14 with Get Together and U K Kum clubs also noted.
Services held over Kroger Store in Rohrer Bros hall with a Bible school led by Superintendent Ralph Fixler at 10 30 morning worship and sermon Mothers Day recognition planned including oldest youngest and largest family. Mrs HK Wenger directs a morning service followed by a prayer meeting Wednesday night. Preaching at 3 00 pm Young People's service 6 30 pm Evening service 7 30 pm Weekday prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm All invited.
Morning worship led by Rev. Hollie McClanahan at 9:45 a. m. Supt Spur geon Troxel leads Sunday school. Young people meet at 6:30 p. m. Evangelistic service follows at 7:45 p. m. Nightly services at 7:45.
The Milton Presbyterian Church at 30 W Second St lists May 10 services including Sunday School at 9 15 morning worship at 10 30 and evening service at 7 30 with sermons Homecoming Mothers Day in the Evening and Heroes of Mexican Boys. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 30 and Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 follow a study of the Fifth Psalm.
A church notices reflects upcoming announcements inviting members and community to participate in services and events at First Brethren Church.
The Wesleyan Methodist will hold a regular Bible School session led by Fiord Hoover on Sunday morning with Luke 18 1 14 as the study. Morning worship starts at 10 30 followed by Mother’s Day music and a pastor’s message on Motherhood. Evening service at 7 30 features Rev Chas Mayes with a boys and girls feature. Wednesday May 20 7 30 pm Ashland Quadette Gospel Songs program. Sunrise prayer at 6 00 am and Sunday school at 2 00 pm at Harthem 162 S Main St.
The notice lists United Brethren Bible School at 930 with morning worship at 20:80 and evening service at 7:30, themes including Mother of Men and A Full-Priced Religion. C. E. 6:30, Leader Betty Schem, President Roscoe Hershey, midweek service Wednesday 7:30 led by Lester Simpson, adult holy practice Friday 7:30.
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