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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1940

Page

4

Memorial Day speaker named for Rittman service

The American Legion post plans for Memorial Day announce Rev Paul T Carter as speaker at Orrville’s Method Episcopal Church. Rittman teen organizers report street paving underway and local band member Foster Swope earns top honors. Dave McConnell and Leona Madjean marry in Wadsworth. Reverend E B Niswonger graduates from Ashland Seminary with second honors. Editor J Hickin is recovering after two weeks at home. Doylestown wins county literary contest.

Meda Ty Rittman Press Todew L Houlette Ohio Beyboard Co Howard A. Rair American Lemion Paul T Carter Eniscopal Church of Orrville Harold Rich Far More Dean McTivaine Mayflower Motora Akron Plymouth Detroit Rittman PWA Foster Swope Rittman High Dave McConnell Leona Madjean Wadsworth E. B. Niswonger Brethren Ashland Seminary J. Hickin Doylestown

Church Services Invite Spring Communion Attendance Expected High

Bible School at 9 30 a m led by Paul Johnson with morning worship at 10 30 a m themed At the Lord s Table annual spring communion service. No Christian Endeavor or evening service due to high school bac calaureate. Midweek service Wednesday 7 30 p m for groups led by Mrs Robert Smith Mrs Paul Johnson and Rev McGee. Adult choir practice Wednesday 8 30 p m director Mrs Paul Johnson. Young people choir Friday 7 p m director Edwin McGee. Special music Sunday evening 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m.

Bible School Paul Johnson High School Christian Endeavor Robert Smith Rev McGee Young People’s Choir Edwin McGee

Spring Fever and the Open Air Cure for Health

The piece warns spring fever lowers vigor after indoor winter life and noisy city living. It recommends outdoor activity, fresh air, and daily outdoor work as the best tonic, praising gardening, walking, tennis, golf, and other open air recreation to restore physical and mental energy.

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Dictionary of Occupational Titles expands U S job types

A Department of Labor report titled Dictionary of Occupational Titles lists 29 744 titles for 7 452 jobs in the United States. The document highlights the vast variety of tasks Americans perform and the role of research in creating new kinds of employment and products.

Hartening Department of Labor

Dramatic Coach Maud Scheerer Cited in Rotarian Magazine

The Rotarian Magazine features quotes from Maud Scheerer, noted dramatic coach and actress, stressing that a person who enters a situation aims to amplify its implications rather than drift in with a dull self. Her view highlights proactive engagement over passivity.

Maud Scheerer Rotarian

Stupidity and Life Stage in Acting Practice

Stupidity is described as a weed and life’s weed. intelligence is the crop with desirable traits needing effort. Maud Scheerer argues that acting principles learned for stage or film careers enrich daily life and should be cultivated on a broader stage.

Strickland Gillilan Stri Sritingsin the Rotation Magazine Maud Scheerer

Price Gerrymander bill vetoed by Ohio governor

The Price Gerrymander bill which would have redrawn Ohio districts including the 16th in Wayne County was vetoed by Governor Donahey Jr. Er nest Burkett Jr. of Rittman is mentioned as his brother, and Mrs. E. G. Newberry attended a Cres ton senior class play while Frank Burkett Jr. is aboard the battleship Utah in foreign waters.

Ohio Wayne County Donahey Jr E. G. Newberry Creston Frank Burkett Jr Ernest Burkett Rittman Utah

Rittman and Ohio Cities Grapple with Farm Jobs Push

Notice cites Mary Berger appointed administratrix of Samuel Berger estate in Wayne County. Hershey and Rohrer paid 2.80 per bushel for wheat. Historic note recalls Lusitania sinking and Wilson's stance on Germany. World Film Corp presents Smashing the Vice Trust at the Rittman Opera House Saturday.

Rittman Ohio Farma Hershey & Rohrer Mary Berger Samuel Berger Wayne County Wilson Germany Rittman Opera House Great World Film Corporation Vice Trust

Almanac May Dates and Historical Events

Almanac notes May events and anniversaries. May 8 1804 Napoleon Bonaparte became Emperor. May 19 Trinity Sunday. May 20 Columbus sailed at Valladolid in 1506. May 22 Full Moon at 8 33 a m and Burr trial in 1807. May 23 South Carolina ratified Constitution in 1788. May 24 Queen Victoria was born in 1819.

South Carolina Queen Victoria

Radio and film stars collide in 1940s showbiz rundown

Right out of the air, Virginia Bruce visits Bing Crosby on March 21 at Music Hall for an interview and songs. Cecil B. DeMille shelves a museum of firsts while CBS hunts for DeMille’s first microphone from Radio Theatre. Horace Heidt signs to make a Pot o Gold movie as Heidt tours, Fred Allen plans Hollywood broadcasts, and Jack Benny gears up for an early summer film. Frankie Masters churns four hits into a single program, Ellery Queen nears a CBS summer substitute, Nikki is Queen’s secretary, and Ben Grauer rises from child star to Friday NBC quiz host.

Cecil B. DeMille CBS Fred Allen Hollywood Film Central Jack Benny NBC Ben Grauer

St Ann's Church Announces Mass Times

St Ann's Church lists morning services at 8 and 10 a m with evening services offered throughout the week led by Father John T Farrell.

St. Ann’s Church John T. Farrell

First Baptist Branigan Hall Service Schedule

Branigan Hall hosts First Baptist with Pastor Bill Echols. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Young People meet at 7 p.m. Preaching at 7 30 p.m.

First Baptist Branigan Hall Bill Echols

Milton Presbyterian Church Services Announced

Milton Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School at 9 15, Morning Worship at 10 30 with a sermon Where is the Holy of Holies. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 on World Goodwill Day. Reader Virginia Steele to present at the High School Baccalaureate at 8 00. All local churches participate.

Christian Endeavor Reader Virginia Steele

Rittman Church of Christ Plans Evening Baccalaureate

Rittman Church of Christ led by Minister 8 Goodale schedules a 9 30 Bible School and a Sept 1015 communion and sermon titled Christ Is In Town To See You. Evening service is dismissed to join the Bac é calaureate at the High School. Wednesday prayer at 730. Continued study of the book of Acts.

Bible School Ralph Pixler Hig

Crossword Puzzle Clues Pack From Historic Page

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Dairy farming in Ohio drives 75 million yearly income

Ohio dairy farming yields about 75 million dollars annually though the state still purchases dairy products. It produces 79 million pounds of butter each year, 50 million pounds short of state consumption, with extension agents distributing circular RE-14 on milk production costs and efficiency guidance.

Ohio

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