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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
8
A column urges readers to choose quality books and warns against trivial fiction. It emphasizes Bible reading as essential, recommending modern translations and cautioning on chain references while noting the King James and American Revision as helpful, and reminding that the Bible was not written in English.
A reader urges putting the Bible into life rather than displaying it on a living room table. The message implies true possession is inner change seen by friends and neighbors. It emphasizes genuine faith over outward presentation.
Pontiac Motor Company reports 1935 model sixes and eights surpassing total 1934 output. Klingler cites 80.9 thousand 1935 units through May 16, with 10,367 cars produced in first eleven working days and three 1,000+ day runs. Dealers sold over twice the four month total of prior years and expect 150,000 for 1935.
The Doylestown High School Alumni Association held its annual banquet at Kelrgal auditorium on Saturday evening. Dr G L Hardgrove presided with Elia Bigelow toastmistress. program included invocations, welcomes, toasts, songs, readings and a class roll call 1833 1935. 114 attended dinner prepared by MEF church Women’s Federation Queen Esther Circle.
Davina Tees graduates Friday at Doylestown High School commencement exercises. Rev J P Hendershot of First Baptist Church Akron gave the address and 26 diplomas were awarded to seniors and juniors. Violin solo and duet accompanied the program.
The article warns of a continuing dollar chain letter scheme dubbed the Propertis Club and notes recent victims and early schemes in town. It mentions local chiselers getting cash before the letters begin and references a June 1 garden party planned by the Doylestown Altar Society for a fundraiser.
C P Lindecamp who has led Sterling Schools as grades superintendent for seven years resigns to become Mt Eaton superintendent. He directed the school orchestra and chaired the hot lunch committee while active in church music and Sunday school work. His wife Mrs Lindecamp served as Ladies Aid president. Their son Joe, a high school junior, is active in athletics and music.
Mr and Mrs W C Flushour and son Ronald stayed with Mr and Mrs H Eastman in Dalton over the weekend. The Mortons visited Cleveland relatives. A Slemmone hosted Sunday guests including Clayton Lee, Mame Lee and Betty. Mrs J M Bair of Akron visits her parents. Edward Molne entertained Rev and Mrs Curtis Morrell, Rev Albert Plory of Ashland, and William Johanson of Cleveland. Sisterhood of the First Brethren church plans a meeting at Reuben Steiner’s home Monday evening. Herley Jones and sons Eugene and James spent the weekend with their Kilbuck relatives. FE QO Hart visited son and daughter-in-law Honor Hart in Findlay.
The Desley town gatehouse hosted the Mothers Club Friday afternoon with Mrs Mary Baldwin assisting with dinner. Readings and musical numbers followed by Mesdames Albert Flath Al Barnett Earl Roose and Bob Seaver.
A Montreal Herald writer details a 18th century mail system at Table Bay Cape of Good Hope where sailors used large beach stones to hide bundles of letters. Ships passing by retrieved outgoing mail and left letters for the return voyage, forming a unique stone post office system. Stones measured about two feet by three to four feet.
An authority argues foxes were once considered dog ancestors. The piece notes foxes resemble dogs in habits, such as wagging tails and burying uneaten food, yet they are not closely related to dogs or wolves. It also states no successful cross between foxes and dogs is known.
A 14 foot crocodile with seven foot girth, shot near Salisbury in southern Ithodesia, is believed to be over HK years old. Its teeth allegedly form the last of a set. The reptile has been stored and will be presented.
Ohio entomologists report May rains did not lower chinch bug numbers along fence rows and Timothy grass clumps. No fungus attack observed as wet weather sometimes spurs outbreaks. They caution that effectiveness may come with June brood when bugs are younger and less resistant.
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