Local man cites blessings and photo contest winner named
Joe Chernak, a cheerful shoe repairman, lists 20 years of marriage a college bound son a thriving business and perfect dental health as part of his blessings. George R. Smith of 75 N Main St Rittman wins Akron Beacon Journal amateur photo contest with The Naturalist printed in rotogravure Sunday.
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Joe Chernak
Akron Beacon Journal
George R. Smith
N. Mainst. Rittman
the Naturalist
Rotogravure
Local Booster Club Spotlight on BOB JASCOWICK
Safety director at Boxboard and our neighbor BOB JASCOWICK astonishes townfolk by disassembling and reassembling a car better than factory. He then wows the crowd at the Booster Club festival as an accordion player and song leader with a surprising appearance.
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Bob Jascowick
Forgotten Man at Booster Festival Austin Gift
Austin Gift served as the Booster Festival helper tying wires to power the stage as the band marched. He balanced the chores of setup and lighting amid festival bustle, keeping the event on track until the music began.
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Austin Gift
Winkler returns $10 prize to club for project
John Winkler won a $10 cash prize Friday night and gave the money back to the roster club so it could be used for the club’s project.
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John Winkler
Hazards Rise in New Paper Business
A 10 ton truck crashed into Monroeville Ohio paper offices collapsing the roof on the editor and a reporter. In London Ohio a shop foreman was hospital bound after being struck by a runaway pony as he emerged from the plant.
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Monroeville
Ohio
London
Broadway columnist poll on men and skirts sparks debate
Earl Wilson conducted a private poll of men on longer women skirts finding 6 4/5 men favor knees again while 3 1/5 want him to stay quiet. The piece questions motives behind fashion and spending on new clothes.
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Earl Wilson
Births Report From Wadsworth Hospital
A son Kenneth Warren weighing 8 lbs 7 ozs was born to Mr and Mrs James Sigler at Wadsworth hospital on Monday Aug 11. A daughter Carol Sue weighing 7 lbs was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Smith of Akron on Saturday July 26. Mrs Smith was the former Pat Keating. A son Terry Joseph weighing 5 lbs was born to Mr and Mrs Roger Caillouette of Detroit Mich in June. Mrs Caillouette was the former Deloris Keating. A son Kim born to Mr and Mrs Carence Kindig at Wadsworth hospital on Tuesday Aug 12. Mrs Kindig was the former Miss Virginia Plahuta.
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Kenneth Warren
James Sigler
Wadsworth Hospital
Carol Sue
Robert Smith
Akron
Smith
Pat Keating
Terry Joseph
Roger Caillouette
Detroit
Mich
Strata Aire Introduces New Milk Cooler At Banquet
Strata Aire Inc. will unveil a new milk cooler at a Friday banquet at the Smorgasbord in Stow. Rittman Press Akron Beacon Journal and Wooster Record reps invited. The unit features a side oil ram design reducing lifting effort and has won approvals from the Akron Milk Producers Association and Universal Cooler Corp. for display at the Ohio State Fair.
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Stratal Aire Inc
Stow
Rittman Press
Akron Beacon Journal
Wooster Record
Strata Aire Inc
Akron Milk Producers Association
Universal Cooler Corp
Strata Aire
Rittman
Ralph Jenks
Paul Emch
Lloyd Gasser
M. E Reid
Jenks, Erich
Howard Snelson
U. S
Southerica
Jack Daley
Council votes to buy new Ford dump truck
The village street department will get a new 2 ton Ford dump truck after the council approved a $2188 purchase from Don K Freed. Three bids were opened Saturday and a decision postponed to review specs. The meeting also approved payment to Thomas Drain Co for sewer work after the Erie railroad wreck. The mayor's office reports $308.50 in July.
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Don K. Freed
Thomas Drain Co
Akron
Wright and Salists
Erie Railroad
Sterling Ave
W. Sunset Dr
Earl Kuillough
Wright St
Erie
Family Night honors 651 Ohio Boxboard workers Labor Day
The Ohio Boxboard Co marks Labor Day with a Family Night on the company athletic field honoring 651 employees for 5 to 42 years of service. Gold pins, a star-rating chart, and a variety show with the Hollywood Sky Rockets and The Modernaires lead to fireworks. Residents are urged to walk to the event to ease parking.
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Jean Jacobsen
Ohio Boxboard Co
Kenny Baird
Orchestra
Akron
Hollywood Sky Rockets
Modernaires
Loy
Rittman
Ken Osborne
Majorettes to Play Here on September 17
Rittman and surrounding area will host the Red Bird Majorettes on September 17 at the local athletic field. Brought by the Booster club, the group linked with the Cleveland Browns will perform in major cities nationwide. A football game between Rittman alumni and a neighboring town may precede the Majorette show with Lawrence Wilmot as general chairman.
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Rittman
Red Bird
H. L. Davidson
Cleveland Brown
Lawrence
Slim) Wilmot
Boxers Lose Twice In Weekend Setbacks
The Ohio Boxboard baseball team dropped two weekend games, 6-2 to Theu Shovel of Lorain with Berger taking the loss and Stan Hickin notching the win, then 5-2 to New London Merchants as Weahly allowed seven hits. Upcoming games include Aug 14 vs Steinbridge All-stars at 5 30, at Wadsworth Saturday at 5 30, and a Sunday 2 30 tilt with West Salem in Rittman.
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Ohio Boxboard
Theu Shovel
Lorain
Berger
Stan Hickin
Rittman
New London Merchants
Boxboard
New London
Weahly
Steinbridge All-stars
Akron
Wadsworth Orphans
Wadsworth
West Salem
Physical Exams For Football Candidates At High School
Football candidates at the high school and junior high level must take mandatory physical examinations on Tuesday August 19 at 8 AM in the high school home economics room. All players planning to participate this fall must attend. Practice sessions begin August 20.
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Ashton Hall
Harrison Family Heads to Two-Week Vacation in Michigan
Mr and Mrs Ernest Harrison and daughters Ann and Jane depart Friday morning for a two week vacation at Hessel Michigan.
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Ernest Harrison
Ann
Jane
Hessel
Michigan
Rittman Fire Department to Sponsor Local Rodeo
The Rittman volunteer fire department and the C. S. Saddle Club Inc will present a rodeo at the Boxboard recreation field on Saturday August 23 at 8 p m. Fourteen events prize cash and ribbons. Paul Gillman of Solon Ohio will announce. Rides roping exhibitions steer riding and feature races featured. Tickets from department members.
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Rittman Volunteer Fire Department
C. & S. Saddle Club, Inc
Boxboard
Central Saddle Club Ass
N. Paul Gillman
Solon
Ohio
Rittman Fire Department
Rotary Accepts Lions Dare to Ball Game
The Rotary club accepted the Lions club challenge to a grudge softball game. Lions manager O A Houghan indicated the game would likely be played next week. September events and November charter night were announced, with father and child night planned for next meeting.
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Rotary Club
Lions Club
O A Houghan
Lions
Boyd Miller
Walter Keating
John Tilson
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