14 Apr 1971
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1971
Page
1
The piece notes a new January law limiting unauthorized credit card charges to 50 dollars if a loss is reported, and absolving the cardholder from charges beyond that. It ends with a casual exhortation to travel and fly now and pay later.
A meeting of residents interested in zoning is set for 7 30 p m Tuesday April 20 at Milton Twp Hall. Zoning Chair man Wilford Blatter notes state or federal zoning may be considered for communities unable to plan and zone. The article explains zoning guides growth, stabilizes property values, and aids planning for facilities and services. A zoning ordinance will appear on the May 4 ballot.
Ohio Edison fuel adjustment plan faces council scrutiny with a proposed graduated increase based on kilowatt hours. Doylestown already passes it. councilors debate pricing while seeking better terms. City moves to bid for a box spreader, and approves mosquito spraying for 1500 acres and a Fourth of July fireworks display.
Peoples Federal Savings and Loan Association Wooster reports a rise of over 14 percent in savings deposits and mortgage loans as of April 1 over the prior year. Savings total $99,640,000 and mortgages $101,868,000, with total assets at $115,583,000. A new branch will open mid 1971 at the Rittman Shopping Center.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1610 will hold elections for new officers on Monday April 19 at 8 p.m. All members are urged to attend.
A surge of break ins in Rittman prompts police and officials to urge merchants to improve lighting and locks. Cases include Sinclair and Valentine door forced entry with no theft, Wayne Auto Parts cash taken, Brown Cleaners cash stolen, and several other incidents cited between March and April. Authorities stress ongoing vigilance for businesses and residents against burglaries.
The Rittman junior-senior prom will be held April 30 starting with a buffet dinner at Rawiga Country Club at 8 pm. The Flood and Fire band will play from 9 to midnight, followed by a trip to Wooster for Anne of the Thousand Days at the Lyric II. Class advisers are Ruth Beattie and Wayne Kornhaus.
Rittman and Chippewa Township volunteer firefighters battled multiple grass fires across April including Co Rd 70 Erie tracks 504 Shook's woods N Main Diane St and Front St areas. Chief Lawrence Cline urged residents to obtain permits and avoid burning brush on dry windy days to prevent further emergencies.
The sixth annual show runs April 22 to 25 at Rittman City Hall opened 3 to 8 pm daily with free entry. Entries of paintings drawings pastels graphics sculpture metal ceramics woodcarving are invited with ID on front. Bring works April 18. pick up next Sunday. Judges are professionals. prizes 10 5 3 1 for best local scenes. Sponsoring clubs Rotary Lions Three Arts Olia Podrida Deltas fund expenses. Guests nightly. artists may set up. Frey chair notes 60 entries last year. 2024 plans include a 12 ft box at entrance and a Morton Salt styrofoam pyramid.
Cadette Troop 227 sponsors a car wash Saturday April 17 from 10 am to 4 pm at Rupps Sohio Station on North Main Street. Cars wash for 75 cents and interior cleaning is available for a dollar.
Columbia Gas System affiliate Ohio Fuel Gas Co. launches a $34 million 1971 program to drill 14 new wells in Wayne Holmes and Richland counties and conduct deep geophysical surveys to boost natural gas supplies in Ohio. The effort supports storage facility expansion and serves Columbia Gas of Ohio and 25 other Ohio utilities. WF Wesolek, manager, notes over $13 million for drilling and surveys as part of broader system aims to add reserves.
The System outlines a broad plan to diversify gas supply including importing LNG, tapping Canadian and Alaska gas, and researching coal gas production. Sixty new storage wells and 10 replacements will be drilled with 50 reconditioned wells to ensure next winter’s service. Total cost is about 22 million dollars. Wells will be drilled in Ohio Fuel's 14 storage fields across Lucas Pavonia Ashland Richland Weaver counties.
Local merchants donated items including a sunbeam cordless toothbrush and a 1965 pickup truck for a PTA Auction Festival starting 9 a.m. Saturday April 24 at Rittman Middle School. Two auctioneers will work all day with refreshments, games, free movies, and proceeds supporting two existing scholarships and two new ones.
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