Polio Toll Rises as Three Die in Nearby Area
No new polio cases reported in five days in the Rittman area. Three cousins aged 7, 11, and 6 from neighboring families on N Main St extension died during the period. Last polio case was Jeanette Winkler 16 admitted to Children's Hospital last Friday. Also reported are Carol Marken 5 Josephine Vicars 11 taken to Children's Hospital with varying conditions.
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Rittman
James Emch
S Benjamin Emch
Edward Emch
Melvin Emch
Jack Dotterer
E. H. Dotterer
N Main St
Medina County
Jeanette Winkler
Joseph Winkler
Sterling R. D
Childrens Hospital
Sterling
Carol Marken
Donald Marken
Josephine Vicars
Roy Trent
Children's Hospital
Bowling League Meetings Set for August Dates
R Adams secretary treasurer calls a meeting of all team captains on August 13 at 8 p m for the City B Bowling League. Classic Friday Night League also meets August 9 to set new rules. A new women’s league forms to bowl Fridays at 5 p m. interested women to contact the alley owner. Ladies City Bowling League schedules August 18 at 8 p m at the Bowling Alley.
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R. Adams
R. Dall
Reach Goal of 180 Blood Donors Aug 14
180 persons are scheduled to donate blood at the American Legion hall on August 14. Mrs. W. W. Bodager is the general chairman. Donors receive a food guidance card and appointment time, with telephone contact for those reachable. Transportation is available by calling 266, and for more information call Mrs. Bodager at 159-W.
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American Legion Hall
W. W. Bodager
Legion Hall
Bodager
Rheumatic Fever Victim Recovering
Miss Patty Dawson a 12 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Luke Dawson 165 S Main St was stricken with rheumatic fever in early April Her condition is greatly improved though confined to bed for rest and quiet She spends much time reading from the library A Wesleyan Missionary Society group visited her and presented sunshine baskets
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Patty Dawson
Luke Dawson
S. Main St
Wesleyan Were Missionary Society
Club Cancelled Dinner Due to Hostess Illness
The Three Arts dinner planned for August 11 was cancelled because the hostess fell ill.
Soap Sculptors Offered Contest for Rittman Youths
The Rittman Recreation Department hosts a soap carving contest for boys and girls of all ages. Entries close August 15 at 5 30 pm with judging by age groups 6 to 8 9 to 12 and 13 to 16. Prizes awarded. entries may be submitted to Mrs William Frey 54 N Fifth St or Dale Thompson at City Hall.
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Rittman
William Frey
Fifth St
Dale. Thompson
City Hall
Hold Funeral Today for Edward Emch in Akron
Funeral services are held today at 10 a.m. at the Gillyan funeral home for Edward Willis Emch 11 son of Mr and Mrs Melvin L Emch who died at the Children's Hospital in Akron Tuesday morning after a week's polio illness. Rev Noah Bauman of the Apostolic Christian church officiates. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
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Gillyan Funeral Home
Edward
Willis Emch
Ands
Melvin L. Emch
Childrenis ‘Hospital
Akron
Noah ‘Bauman
Tthe Apostolic Christian Church
Doylestown Carnival Week Opens in Chippewa Park
Doylestown Civic leaders sponsor the annual ome and carnival from Wednesday to Saturday in Chippewa Memorial Park. Booths and tents erected by American Legion Post Lions Club and Volunteer Firemen await attendees. A kickoff event Wednesday night opened the proceedings.
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Doylestown
American Legion Post
Lionslab
Chippewa Memorial Park
Weekend events cancelled after brief schedule changes
Friday August 8 chat show at Central Park and the Teenage Box Social planned for Saturday August 9 have been cancelled. Weekend functions and Jr. activities previously listed are also affected by the cancellation.
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Central Park
City Council Plans Sewer Revenue Bonds and Rentals
Rittman city council authorized the city solicitor to sell mortgage revenue bonds estimated at 9130,000 to finance a planned 170,000 sewer disposal plant and trunk lines. The balance would come from general obligation bonds and fees. The council discussed financing methods and sewerage rental rates linked to the water bill, with several officials voting and a board of public affairs involved in disposal plant operations.
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Rittman City Counieil
Goffinet ‘Nstruction Co
Parrot
E. D. Barstow
Rhonemus l
Hamebk
Roy l Forrer
Wade Firris
Teareht
Emiel Firis
Clarence See
Board of Public Affairs
A. J. Grant
Ed Musser
J.W. Balwin
Youngster Injured In Bike Accident
Timothy Mohler, son of Mr and Mrs Glennohler of West Sunset Drive, was taken to Children’s Hospital in Akron Tuesday morning after a bike crash Monday on West Sunset Drive. He collided with a plumbus truck driven by Donald Fisher, suffering a head wound and possible internal injuries.
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Timothy Mohler
Glennohler
West Sunset Drive
Children's Hospital
Akron
Donald Fisher
Fisher
A. McGr
OBC Diamondmen Win Three Games in Industrial Softball
The OBC Diamondmen maintained pace in the second half, tying for first in the league after a 5-3 win over Bedford. Orrin Pressler pitched to victory in July with a 5-4-2 score over Fredericksburg, and Earl Sthother mar. earned another win as DeSoto lost to Roxbourne 8-4.
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Oho Matth |Dompany
Shnade Ats
Bedrfogt
Orrin Presslér
Fredericksburg
Heifsman DeSoto
Roxbourne
Earl Sthothermar
Pressler
Ohio
Wanted Volunteers for Child Transport to Akron Hospital
Urgent call for volunteers to assist police with transporting one or more children to Akron Children's Hospital. Parents of three victims seek daytime care helpers. after patient discharge they require ongoing transport for therapeutic treatment. Contact Mrs. Lewis Hoover at 276 K.
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Akron Chilidrén's Hospital
Akron
Lewis Hoover
Marshallville to celebrate 135th anniversary festival
The Marshallville stone coming festival marks the town's 135th founding anniversary. The event runs from Wednesday August 20 through Saturday August 23, sponsored by the Marshallville Volunteer Firemen and American Legion Post.
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M-Ville
Marshallville
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