Davis Walters tops house-raising record in Ohio town
In Rittman Ohio David Walters of 179 West Hill proudly set a world house-raising record by lifting a 15 room home in 15 minutes in his back yard. Coy Drake assisted with the project. Local note about Martins arrival follows. Hospital news lists several area residents at Wadsworth-Rittman and Cleveland Veterans Hospital after falls and surgeries. Birthday and anniversary notices mark the rising spring social calendar with multiple local families celebrating.
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David Walters
West Hill
Whitet
Dave
Coy Drake
Telephone Co Delays CATV Project Dispute with Armstrong
City Manager Willard Laughlin postponed CATV rollout amid a dispute between Ohio Central Telephone and Armstrong Utilities over pole access and franchise terms. Frank and Joseph Quatman questioned cable space on poles and sought a meeting to resolve shared-use plans. Armstrong resisted dual-operation costs, favoring a standalone system, with a final decision set for April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Laughlin
Ohio Central Telephone Company
Frank Quatman
Ohio Central
Armstrong
Laughlin
Kent State Symphony to Perform 1965 66 Concert Series Opener
The 68 member Kent State University Symphony Band under Edward L. Masters will open the Fine Arts Foundation concert series with a varied program Monday at 8 p.m. The program includes Copland Outdoor Overture Czardas Astra Gibson marimba soloist Intrade Overture Scherzo Finales and a Gordon Jacobs suite. The percussion ensemble performs Roman Holiday Military Men Filmdonia Oriental Mambo and more. Tickets cost 125 for adults and 50 cents for students and include a post concert dinner hosted by Lions and Rotary clubs.
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Fine Arts Foundation
Kent State University Symphony
Edward L. Masters
Aaron Copland
V. Monti
Astra-Gibson
Gordon Jacobs
Kent State—University
Bobby Christian
John Heney
Christian
Thomas Davis
William J. Long
Estancia
Alberto Ginastera
H. Owen Reed
Kenneth Alford
Burnet Tuthill
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Bonny Boy
Somerset
Rittman High School Bond Talks End In Deadlock
Public Affairs Study Group met at the Public Library to discuss a proposed school bond. Principal John R. Heter and board member Ronald Woyat led questions about tax impact and the need for new classrooms. Members doubted immediate expansion, noting growth outside the city limits and crowding at Main Street facilities.
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John R. Heter
Ronald Woyat
Rittman
Woyat
Heter
Creson Named General Manager of Eastern Mills
William T. Creson was appointed general manager of eastern mills for the Packaging Corporation of America succeeding Ed Stentz who becomes vice president in charge of corporate engineering. Stentz will report to James N. Andrews of PCA, who also serves as CEO and president. Andrews shifts duties as COO to assume chief executive officer responsibilities. Eastern mills include operations at Rittman and Grand Rapids. Stentz is a Carnegie Tech alumnus and longtime PCA executive with deep ties to Rittman and Wadsworth communities.
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William T. Creson
Eastern Mills
Packaging Corporation of America
Ed Stentz
Stentz
James N. Andrews
PCA
Evanston, Ill
Andrews
W.D.P. Carey
Tenneco
Bill’’ Creson
University of Pennsylvania
U.S. Steel Corporation
Rittman
Grand Rapids
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Wadsworth
Eunice
Edward
Lynn
Rittman—Rotary
Rittman Wadsworth Hospital Association
Rittman Junior Achievement
Rittman Chamber of Commerce
Rawiga Country
Public Meeting on Rittman school bond May ballot
A public meeting Thursday at 7 30 in Rittman High School will address questions about the May school bond election. A tour of schools follows a Q and A period. Arvestments will be served and the Rittman High School Choralettes will perform with director Mrs Carolyn Warren and accompanist Becke Pyle. The board includes Sylvan Wiles and Superintendent W H Hauenstein. Election of PTA officers will occur under the Tell Me theme with invocation by Rev Lawrence Orcena.
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Board of Education
Rittigan High School
Rittman High School
Sylvan Wiles
Robert West
Ed Taylor
Ronald Woyat
Glenn Parman
W. H. Hauenstein
Betty Lower
Peggy Walker
Chery
Stone
Linda Firis
Cindy Rupp
Malory Davis
Marilyn Erich Portia Kinch
Carolyn Lambert
Carolyn. Warren
Becke Pyle
PTA
Rittman
Lawrence Orcena
Kenneth Ramsier
Chamber endorses $1,185,000 Ritman school bond
Ritman Chamber of Commerce board endorsed the May 3 ballot bond issue of 1,185,000 for a new high school. President Carl Bradford stated growth and curriculum expansion justify the project. The board also discussed plans for Industrial Appreciation Week May 12 13 and 14.
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Ritman Chamber of Commerce Board
Carl Bradford
Chamber of Commerce Board
Vocational Board to Choose Architects for New School
Wayne County Joint Vocational School board will interview three architectural firm representatives at Wooster High School on Friday evening to select a designer for the new school building. Robert W. Zimpfer, 28, Perrysburg, was named to the post of two year term president of the board. He will begin June and earn a 12000 salary. He has led Perrysburg Vocational High School planning and curriculum development and serves as president of Occupational Work Experience Coordinators of Ohio. The meeting also discussed office space for the diverter and a report is due at the next session.
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Wayne County
Zimpfer
Penta County Vocational High School
Perrysburg
Ohio
Onephilset
Three Patrolmen Resign In Massillon Hiring One Replacement
Ohio police departments face upheaval as three Massillon patrolmen resign on Tuesday. A replacement officer is hired to fill one vacancy amid ongoing staffing concerns in the department.
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Massillon
Ohio
Open Meeting For Six County Commissioner Candidates
The Wooster League of Women Voters hosts an open meeting Thursday at 8 p m in the Municipal Building Wooster North Market Street. Six men from Wayne County run for the May 3 ballot two Republicans and four Democrats will present views and take questions on county issues including budgets taxes roads water and welfare.
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Municipal Building
North Market Street
Wooster
Waya County
Myron H.steiner
Creston
Carl E Buchwalter
Dalton
Leland V. Musser
Marshallville
Ray Dilyard
Robert Klopfenstein
Smithvile
Ercell R. Graber
Emily D Lewis
Voters Service
League of Women Voters
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Ed Amweg
Cleveland Veterans Hospital
Eunice Johnson
Nautilus Lane
Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital
Charles Gammell
Lola ‘Burgess
Elliott
Wadsworth- Rittman Hospital
James Dull
South Seneca
Tammie Jo
Carl"arty
Joseph Grossenbacher
Rittman Road
Ospi
Charles Webb
Rittman RD
Miriam_ Roth
Fairmont
Roland Holick
Orrville- Dunlap Hospital
Karen Todd
Bessie Renner
Connie Haidk
Terry Nelgon
Pete Lovrak
Clif Phillips
Tom Rogers
Carrie ‘Craig
Jeff Cleckner
Marge Burger
Carl Gordon
Wallace Berger
Charles Kime
Butchie Fry
Doris Nelson
Vi Hall
Mickey Shankland
Thomas Priest
Thomas L. Rogers
Dwaine Howell
Jim
Laura Jean Frye
Sarah Luce
James Fryes
Eric
Mary Elizabeth
Zanesville
Shum
Margaret Hilty
Helen
Will Steiner
the Hilty
Jim Hiltys
Knoxville
Tenn
Bonaventure
Mother Ignatia
St. Joseph Nursing Home
Lacon, Ill
Wade Rohrer
Sister Bonaventure
Rohrer
Virginia
Esther Baker
Kay Baker
Kay
Richard
Faye) Ferguson
Berlin
Joseph Quatman
Armstrong Utilities
Rittman ‘Council
Council
Quatman Brothers
The
Telephone Company
Jay
Dex Sedwick
Jay Sedwick
Sedwicks
St. Universal Band
Danza
Masters
School of Music
Kent State
United States Marine Band
University of Kansas
Catholic University of America
Washington, D. C
Maryland
Washington
D.C
Lions Club
Rotary Club
Cleckner's
Rittman Rotary Club
Delta Club
Olla Podrida
Three Arts Club
Rittman Mothers Club
Creson
Sylvania
Luckey
Begus
Wooster League of Women Voters
Ronald” Valentine
Itn Strimlan
Jim Chay
Apel
Valentine
Strimlan
Chambers
Heffelman
Civil Service Commission
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