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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1940

Page

4

Government and farm tenancy in the United States

A congressional discussion frames the farm tenancy problem as crucial to agriculture. A plan proposes a two and a half million dollar appropriation to administer a tenancy program, aiming to provide homes for tenants and stabilize farm income through ownership concepts. The piece notes Oklahoma migrants to California and the Grapes of Wrath reference, urging steady progress on peacetime farm measures.

Our Tme Cme Senate Federal Housing Administration Houses Congress Oklahoma California

Byrd Returns From South Pole Expedition

Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, commander of the U S Antarctic Service, arrives back from the South Pole explaining he was ordered home. He left 55 men at Little America and other stations as officials warn against foreign grabs of Antarctic regions amid thawing prospects.

Richard E. Byrd United States Antarctic Service Expedition South Pole Little America

Parasitic Children and Shifting Roles in Society

Farnsworth Crowder critiques modern youth in a Rotarian Magazine piece, arguing economic parasitism lies not with all children but with a shifting culture. He contrasts traditional duties like dairy milking and wood splitting with contemporary expectations, noting both sons and daughters of the well-to-do can be implicated in spoiled behavior.

Home and Crime Cited as Sourcing Behavior

Fragmentary text argues crime prevention starts at home with parental understanding of boy nature and effective guidance. It links indifference at home to later problematic relationships and recruitment by criminals. Mentions FBI, Edgar Hoover, and investigation themes in a general, non-graphic manner.

FBI Reena Pears Jedgar Hoover

Snyder named valedictorian of graduating class

Frederick Snyder son of Dr and Mrs Fred B Snyder chosen valedictorian for this year's graduation. Dennis Galehouse Cleveland Indian pitcher released to the Minneapolis Millers.

Frederick Snyder Fred B. Snyder Dennis Galehouse Minneapolis Millers

Erie railroad awards depot contract to Amos Carpenter

Rumor states the Erie railroad awarded the contract for a new freight depot to Amos Carpenter to replace last winter’s burned depot. Charles Shook of Rittman chosen as a delegate to Lorain Lutheran conference. Hershey and Rohrer paying $1.80 per bushel for wheat.

Erie Railroad Amos Carpenter Charles Shook Rittman Lorain Hershey & Rohrer

Car slideover on road injures A Thomas vehicle

While driving toward Rittman last Sunday on the Wadsworth Rittman cindered road A Thomas new Cleveland automobile slid from the road and turned over on its side. A baseball club has formed among Rittman factory workers with a ball diamond laid out north of the Erie depot field.

Rittman Wadsworth- Rittman A. Thomas Cleveland Erie Depot

Green Acres Boosts Pasture Profit Says Farmers

Hollywood style animal stars give way to pasture science in Green Acres a color film now circulating at farm meetings It extols pasture improvement as a low cost high return feed and cites experiments from Iowa Ohio and Georgia showing reduced costs higher milk and beef yields and rising land values since 1920.

Hollywood Will Rogers Green Acres Vate R. H. Lush National Fertilizer Association Lush Tifton Georgia

Local Society Notes From Akron Wooster And Rittman

Mrs Charles Miller and Mrs William Harmon attended the W E A Rally at the Akron clubhouse Tuesday this week George Harris and son Tommy plan a three week vacation with relatives in Cassedaga N Y leaving this Sunday Mr and Mrs Arley Moyer visited Barberton Tuesday Mrs Ed Reffert visiting relatives in Armstrong Miss Those attending the Disciples of Christ state convention at Wooster Monday were Rev and Mrs W S Goodale Mrs Sue Smith Mr and Mrs J O Etkenberry Mr and Mrs John Schaefer Mrs William Harmon and Ralph Campbell from Rittman Mrs Stanley Riggs and infant daughter returned home from Wadsworth Municipal hospital Wednesday Those from Rittman at Wooster College Color Day Saturday included Mrs A L Ebert Mrs William Swartz the Misses Marguerite Evelyn Stanley Mary Marie Hartzler and Louise Yochheim Mr and Mrs Ora Fry visited Thursday in the home of their son My and Mrs Harry Fry at Sherrsville Mr and Mrs Ernest Harrison attended Wooster College Color Day Saturday afternoon Rev and Mrs E G Hamilton were guests of Miss Mary Gibler Monday night They attended the State convention of the Disciples Of Christ at Wooster Monday and Tuesday Soybean oil meal made by the expeller process contains 4 to 5 5 per cent of oil meal made by the solvent process had about 1 per cent of oil and meal made by the hydraulic process retains from 5 5 to 6 per cent of oil Most of the meal manufactured in Ohio is made by the expeller process.

The Disciples of Christ Wooster W. 8. Goodale Sue Smith J O Etkenberry John Schaefer William Harmon Ralph Campbell Rittman Wooster College A. L. Ebert Wiliam Swartz Marguerite and Evelyn Stanley Mary Marie Hartzler Louie Yochheim E. G. Hamilton Mary_ Gibler Disciples of xi Ohio

Christian Steadfastness at United Brethren Church

Ere United Brethren Church on Main Street lists Bible School at 9:30 led by Walter Shook, morning worship at 10:30 with the theme Christian Steadfastness, Christian Endeavor at 6:45 led by Maurice Simpson and Roger McGee, evening service at 7:30 on Backsliding or Man's Sin Against Love, midweek juniors young people and adults led by Mrs. Robert Smith Mrs. Paul Johnson and Rev. McGee, adult choir practice Wednesday 8:30 directed by Mrs. Paul Johnson, and young people's choir Friday 7:00 directed by Edwin McGee.

Bible School Walter Shook Robert Smith Paul Johnson McGee Edwin McGee

Evening Message By Searles Set At Local Church

Searles will deliver the evening message with a prayer service planned for Wednesday at 7 30 pm The study of the book of Acts will continue during the gathering Attend for inspiration and communal worship at the church venue mentioned in the notice.

Searles

First Baptist Branigan Hall Schedule Newscard

Sunday services listed for First Baptist Branigan Hall with Pastor Bill Echols. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Young People at 7 p.m. Preaching at 7 30 p.m. Special music each Sunday at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m.

First Baptist Branigan Hall Bill Echols Young People’s

St. Ann’s Church Announces Mass Schedule

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

St. Ann’s Church John T. Farrell

Milton Presbyterian Church Schedule and Sermon Topics

Sunday School at 9 with Lesson Jeremiah Announces the New Covenant. Morning worship at 10 30. Sermon The Bible is Dangerous Jesus Is Safe. Christian Endeavor at 6 30, Topic Quiet Leadership. Evening service at 7 30, Sermon Rejoice in the Knowledge of Christ. Scripture Philippians 3. Midweek Hour of Prayer Wednesday May 28 at 7 30, Topic Favorite Verses in the Psalms.

Jesus

Rittman Church of Christ Schedule Readings

The Rittman Church of Christ led by Minister S Goodale lists a Bible School at 9 30, morning worship and communion at 10 15 with the sermon on Disciples, a 6 45 Young People's service, and an evening worship at 7 30 led by Rev Rob.

Ralph Fixler Rob

Divine Healing and Community Notices at Local Church

The Church of God led by Rev Albert Henry lists morning worship at 9 30, Sunday School at 10 30, jail services at 3 00, and evening meetings at 6 45 and 7 30 with a Wednesday prayer at 6 40 and 7 30. A June 1 service at the church marks missionary efforts to Spanish speakers by Rev and Mrs A T Maciel. Also noted are an August potato field day in Darke county near Arcanum with Virgil Royer farm program and Earl Tussing of Ohio State Univ describing women related demonstrations. Navy and crop insurance topics touch on standards of cleanliness and crop loss claims respectively.

Young Peoples Meeting Forks of the Road A. T Maciel Ohio Virgil Royer Arcanum Darke County Earl Tussing Ohio State University Royer

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