22 Apr 1948
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
1
A house on the east side of Seville built by Bates is drawing interest as preparations are made for demolition. Eight foot doors impress but the Captain's wife had to duck under them during work.
Weather expert Robinson told Rotarians he handles about 4000 calls weekly from housewives asking if it is safe to hang out the wash, reflecting household concerns amid new indoor innovations.
An amused note reports that ntor Al came back from a short vacation to discover a new boss awaiting him Tuesday morning. The quip suggests a sudden leadership change in the workplace with a light tone.
The Rittman recreation committee plans a junior boxing tournament led by Rev W F Echols. Boys currently box Tuesday evenings under the committee program. They hope to raise interest with a tournament and possibly form an inter-city league with nearby towns. Preliminary bouts will pair participants and matches move from the high school gym to outdoor under lights in good weather.
The following students will represent Rittman high school in the final District State Scholarship tests at Wooster Saturday May 1. Biology Gladys Blough Walter Moore Chemistry Boyde Bodager Dale Hartzler Algebra Ida Mille Edwin Schaad English 9 Betty Copley Donna Hartzler Latin I Wanda Fix Louise Woyat Bookkeeping Isa Osburn World History Ronald Hardgrove Tommy Schaad General Science Walter Blackwell Marshall Conover Plane Geometry Dick Sherrick Spanish II Dorothy DeVore Jean Rohrer English 10 Deloris O'Brien Latin II Ethel Coffman Norma Seebauer Government Robert Graber Kenneth Plahatua American History Ben Bodager David DeVore
Clarence Ward was fined 100 dollars and costs for immoral conduct before Mayor Melvin Ritter. Paul Ingold paid 20 dollars and costs for intoxication. Melle Ward faced 75 dollars for a watch and bracelet theft plus costs. James Wilson fined 50 dollars and costs for resisting an officer. An assault and battery charge carried 25 dollars and costs. John Maine payable 4.50 for obstructing traffic. Elizabeth Fitch fined 100 dollars and costs. Bertha Smith were fined 9.10 for failing to send her son to school before Justice Bertha Sherrick.
Al Geitgey returned Tuesday after a five day tour through several southern states. He visited Mammoth Cave Lookout Mountain and the Smoky Mountains. Mrs. Noah Wellman of Rittman R D is a patient at Wadsworth hospital.
Publicity Committee of the Rittman Chamber of Commerce presents dates in April for community events. Father Son banquet at First Evangelical United Brethren church April 23 at 6 30 p m. Stony Cooper Jamboree April 26 at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. April 28 round and square dancing at City Hall by St Anns Parish at 8 p m. Around the Clock Style Show April 29 at City Hall auditorium 8 15 p m.
Russell W Frey becomes publisher of The Rittman Press after purchasing assets from Ernest Harrison. Frey, former Lima journalist and Huntington Chamber of Commerce manager, takes over as Harrison retires for health reasons. Staff remain. policies to aid local printing and advertising endure.
The Music department invites parents to three programs over the next weeks. On Wednesday April 28 at 2 pm grades 1 2 3 perform at the high school auditorium with free admission. May Festival on May 4 or 6 at 7 pm at the athletic field costs 25 and 40 cents and includes May Queen crowning. On Friday May 14 at 7 30 pm grades 4 8 perform at the high school auditorium with free admission. Miss Donna Jeanne Gault plans and directs all programs.
National Honor Society members of Rittman High school were dinner guests of the Lions club Monday evening. Speaker was Lee Culp director of admissions for Wooster College. Mr Culp stated in his talk that NHS members would be given priority to enter Wooster College.
An editor reflects on nearly 13 years at the Rittman Press, noting a sudden closing after a long period of fatigue and a June 1935 takeover. He recalls growth, community impact, battles in business, and the sense of youth and excitement in newspapering before the transfer.
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a beauty show at the Legion Home on Monday April 26 at 8 pm directed by Madeline Tyska with Linda as the presenter. A short business meeting precedes the show and refreshments will be served. all members urged to attend.
The Otterbein Bible Class of the Evangelical United Brethren church met Tuesday evening April 13 at the home of John and Irene Collins. Carrice Coger led devotionals. Mrs Orr takes over secretarial duties until election. Donna Boling led entertainment. Nine adults and four children enjoyed ice cream cake and coffee. L H Hatton is a patient at Barberton Citizens hospital.
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