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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1924
Page
5
A dramatic program excerpt presents The Town That Forgot God as a moral tragedy about Noah era wickedness and cities destroyed by divine fire. The piece features a Pathé comedy and an educational segment with High Power acts, plus Celia Hull performing in the city show.
A 1924 melodrama based on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem The Village Blacksmith promises full entertainment value. The production is pitched as an unforgettable stage experience with strong narrative appeal.
Breduan Grange met Friday evening May 23 with good attendance. Local health program by Earth Commissioner Adair and nurse Bessie Leeto praised. Community events included music and readings, with planning for a May 30 meeting and program.
A Wednesday evening Masonte dance at the Ohio Vota Cogennasium in Wadsworth drew Masons foster staff and friends. The event supported the Masonte club orchestra of Akron with provisions of music for the occasion.
The Board of Education will receive bids Tuesday evening 3424 for janitor service for the coming school year at all three school buildings. Bids will be opened to any interested parties and the Board may reject any bid. Clerk to the Board Fd Sehar presiding.
Manager Alvin Peit of the local area baseball club booked sun games for weeks. Weather concerns halted play as a shower forced a seventh inning halt. a nine inning game was called short after rain and insurance concerns.
The Walter family extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone who gave support during the recent illness and death of our beloved wife and mother, John Walter and family.
The undersigned thank Mr W N Barton for comforting words, the quartet, neighbors and friends for kindness during the sickness and death of our mother and grandmother Mrs Chas Holderbaum My and Mrs Clarence Gerber Mr and Mrs Endinger Mr and Mrs D R Morr
A list of newborns includes Miriam Evangeline May 25 daughter of G H Cholp singer and May 24 daughter of Farr Motz Sterling and several other May birth announcements for families including Hatfield and Prase. A probate notice states Emma C Nichter appointed administratrix of Andrew C Nichter estate in Wayne County Ohio by Probate Judge Charles C Jones.
Public notice states starting June 1 1924 the office will close each weekday at 6 PM with exceptions for Friday and Saturday. The source is incomplete but indicates a change in office hours under Gatehouse and Wein.
Rev Stetler and Geo Jackson were in Wooster on Friday. Mrs Edith Lee is seriously ill at her home on Howard street. Esther Whitman also spent Friday in town, with uncertain activity noted.
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