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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1937

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Ambassador Claude G Bowers Found In St Jean de Luz France

Inquiries at the State Department about the location of Claude G Bowers the U S ambassador to Spain during the civil war revealed he was temporarily residing at St Jean de Luz France The dispatches indicate routine communication between Washington and the Spanish embassy and no fixed post in the interim

Washington, D. C State Department Claude G Bowers United States Spain St Jean de Luz France

New British Mine Debuts While Election Plots Stir Argentina

London reveals a new wonder-water mine that detonates by proximity, risking subs, while Buenos Aires suppresses foreign coverage of Ortiz’s presidency and an alleged pledge to seize polling places. Washington projects a West coast trip as Justice Black returns, amid KK K ties debate.

London England Admiralty Britain Buenos Aires Roberto Ortiz Justo Washington, D. C West Washington Supreme Court Hugo Black Europe Supreme Bench Justice Black Kk.k

German financier out of favor with Nazi regime

Berlin reports a split between Chancellor Hitler and Reichsbank head Hjalmar Schacht. Once regarded as a top financier, Schacht is out of step with Nazi financial power and his duties will be reassigned to three army colonels under Hermann Goering.

Berlin Germany Hitler HiJalmat Hesace Greely Schacht Reichsbank Hermann Goering

Newport News bid tops $17.5 million for transatlantic shipyard job

The Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. won a $17.5 million bid to construct a 34 600 ton transatlantic vessel meant to replace the obsolete Leviathan. Despite a stock market rebound, Wall Street remains perplexed by recent sharp declines and forecasts of emerging prosperity. Economic commentary notes labor and corporate demand factors, with strong August production showing gains in autos, consumer goods, and energy sectors.

Newport News United States Leviathian New York Stock Exchange Wall Street Stieger Babson Saat Enterprises Wight Steels

Rittman Indians Open Home Season After Orrville Win

Rittman highs Indians beat Orrville 18 to 12 at Orrville with key plays by Red Boyre and Houck. Ditch and O'Brien drove the offense while Coventry looms as a tough Class B test this season. Gammel joins the squad as a new back, with boosters predicting a large home crowd Saturday.

Rittman High Orrville Rittman High Indians Red Ridng Red Boyre Rittman Yar Ozone Houck Ditch Yarman Crummel Hotch O’brien John Gammel Rittman Indians Coventry Rittman High School Gammel Walter Keating Tibby Young Dick Houck Pat O’brien O'Brien Young Summit County Indians Simonton Boling

Tilson Elected Post Commander in Legion Run

John Tilson 99 Diagonal St. elected Commander of the Howard A Bair Post of the American Legion. Officers include H H Straits and Joseph Ward with new vice commanders, adjutant, treasurer, and chaplain. Installations planned in Wayne County with J W Bowen as installing officer. Armistice Day clock contest planned with a cash prize. Also details on the Marion Reserve Power Co leasing the Fredrick building for a five year district office and Ford agency move to Rittman with plans for staffing and service departments.

Howard A Bair American Legion John Tilson Diagonal St H H_ Straits Weat Second St Tilson Rohrer Charles’ Snyder Fifth St C .L. Stearns First St Howard Breece Legion Wayne County Apne Creek J W Bowen Nillshoro James Poe Columbus Legion Post Poe City Hall Marion-Reserve Power Co Fredrick Hia Ford Agency Marion R. V. Fredrick N. Main St G. H. Steele Oberlin Leas Nankin Berea Columbi Township Madisonburg Rittman Steele Garaz and Service R. V Fredrick Agor Ford Company Sture Rittmas Word Agency Fredrick Salt Ford Agency Rittman Fire E. Ohio Avo Stat St Marto Reserve Power Co Tl Company Th. Rittman Mro Frerick Electric Marlow

Schwartz Named To County Office In Wayne County

Harold Schwartz of North Road will become a clerk in the Wayne County Treasurer Ben McKvaine’s office in Wooster on October 1. He recently cleared special business school training and previously worked at Ohio Boxboard Co and International Paper Co in Cleveland.

Harold Schwartz North Road Wayne County Ben McKvaine Wooster Schwartz W W Schwartz Rittman High School Ohio Boxboard Co International Paper Co Cleveland

Baltimore & Ohio unveils 16 cylinder constant torque locomotive

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad introduces a 5000 horsepower 16 cylinder steam locomotive claiming capability to haul 44 Pullman cars at 100 mph on straight track. Its design features 32 power impulses per revolution and reduced reciprocating mass for smooth operation. Streamliners pass through Rittman nightly on the Capital Limited between Washington and Chicago.

Baltimore & Ohio Rittman Washington, D. C Chicago Akron Willard

Wooster Teacher Joins Rittman High School Staff

Victor P. Gravereau of Wooster is added to the Rittman high school teaching staff this week to support the crowded commercial department. He is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University with further study at the College of Wooster and will teach business principles to sophomores, assisting Miss Frances Clark and taking over morning classes from Wizard Hauenstein.

Victor P. Gravereau Wooster Rittman High School Frances Clark W. A. Garver Gravereau Ohio Wesleyan University College of Wooster Wizard-Hauenstein

Beyer Joins The Rittman Press As Chief Reporter

Robert Beyer appears as chief reporter on the Rittman Press staff replacing Arthur Gongard and Sidney P. Stewart. Beyer, a University of Indiana graduate, adds college training and prior journalism experience after returning to Ohio. He hails from the area and will cover all local news.

Rittman Press Robert Beyer Beyer Ther Arthur Gongard Ravenna Sidney P. Stewart Ohio State University Universlty Indiana

Local notes from Mt Vernon area college town column

The column blends light town chatter about Harold Mougey at a football game, a Rittman reunion at Alcove Restaurant, minor highway delays on Lincoln Highway, a quip about Erie depot burglars, and quirky questions from a Vox Pop segment. It also mentions a curious old lady tracking 35 cent debts and local dining notes with playful observations.

Morgan Recaptures Escapee From Massillon Hospital

Marshal George Morgan returned an escaped Massillon State Hospital inmate to the institution after locating him on the Fred Winkler farm near Rittman. The man was jailed in City Hall overnight and handed to Wooster on Friday after a tense pursuit and capture.

Massillon State Hospital County Sheriff's Office George Morgan Fred Winkler Rittman City Hall Wooster

Burglars Blast Erie Depot Safe

Burglars used powerful explosives to blow open the Erie depot safe between midnight and 6 am Monday and escaped with more than 30 dollars and papers. Local agent EK Welch and police investigated. fingerprints to be photographed from the door. Suspects tied to other recent safeblow incidents in nearby towns are being questioned.

Erie Railroad EK. M. Welch Erle Welch L. F. Cavin Erie Cavin Mr. Welch Marshal George Morgan J H. Mayer Erie Police Akron Massillon Wadsworth Marshallville Elyria Willl Mayer

Democrats Hear Caldwell Monday in City Hall Rally

Caldwell new president of the Young Men’s Democratic Club will speak at a 2 p.m. rally in City Hall council room Monday. Hardgrove announces the event as part of mobilizing support for the coming presidential election. Membership drives begin today with badges and buttons sold for 25 cents.

Russell. Caldwell Chile Wayne County Will Beithe Hall Don Hardgrove Rittman Democratic Club Caldwell Peerinsy Democratic Club Battong Zbeinetide All Rittman Era Hargrove Democratic ‘Club Eitin Azcard Button Bo Hopeen Calawett

Martin in Accident Report From Maldaigs

A garbled clipping describes Ralph Matty, age 19, involved in a vehicle collision. The fragment references a car accident on a green or street and mentions a driver named Smiley and other unclear details.

Ralph Matty Martin Caris

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