Rittman News Hitched To Sandrock Travels And Local Happenings
Dorothy Fretwell and Ruth Krabill plan roving reports while the Sandrocks embark on a westward camping trip through Iowa Nebraska the Tetons Oregon and Washington. Local notices mention church events bake sales family picnics and camp reports plus births and birthdays in the community.
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Iowa
Nebraska
Tetons
Wyoming
Oregon
Washington
Yellowstone
Glacier National Park
Black Hills
Marge Burger
Negotiation Session Set Friday By PCA and Union
Packaging Corporation of America officials and the negotiation committee of the Brotherhood of Pulp Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers will continue sessions Friday at 10 30 am. The announcement was made Thursday by Federal Mediator Edward O'Brien. In a separate matter three Rittman men were arraigned on assault charges following an attack on East Ohio Avenue. Ramsier Hess and Salisbury pleaded innocent. case certified to Wooster Municipal Court. Police hired additional officers after disturbances near the plant and a painting incident targeted a company member's car raised by PCA employees.
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Packaging Corporation of America
The
Brotherhood of Sulphire, Pulp and Paper Workers
Edward O'Brien
Rittman
Mayor’s Court
East Ohio Avenue
Oris Salisbury
Warden Richards
Paul Mayte
Id Ramsier
Akron
Donald J Hess
Ann's
Wooster
Corporation—plent
International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers
Ramsier
Hess
Amsier
PCA
Joe Powers
N. Third Street
Powers
Charles Mann
Merle Heffelman
Thomas Polize Dies at 70 in Ohio
Services were held for Thomas Polize at St Ann's Catholic Church. The Rittman resident, 70, died after a short illness at his home on Monday. He worked 27 years at the Ohio Boxboard Company mill division, retiring in 1958, and was born in Borgetto Italy arriving in 1912. He leaves Nina his wife a daughter Vida Tasker of Rittman a son Joseph of Wadsworth a brother Samuel of Italy and two grandchildren. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Rev Fr Dennis Farr officiating. Gillman-Haines Funeral Home handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Polize
Front Street
Mr Polize
Rittman
Ohio Boxboard Company
Borgetto
Italy
United States
St. Ann's Catholic Church
Nina
Vida Tasker
Joseph
Wadsworth
Samuel
Dennis Farr
St Ann's Catholic Church
Gillman - Haines Funeral Home
Mardi Gras Parade and White Elephant Sale Planned
Rittmanites residents will enjoy a double treat next Friday night with the annual Mardi Gras parade at 6 30 p m from Diversion Hall to the square where Mayor O A Houglan will crown the king and queen. Prizes for best costumes and floats follow at Diversion Hall. The Booster Club also runs its White Elephant Sale with many nearly new items up for bid. Booster President Sam Schwarskoph and Homer Pyle invite donations at 925-5311 and 925-2225.
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Sam Schwarskoph
Homer Pyle
Imperial Terrace motel to rise on N State Street
William Davis Jr announces a $100000 plus project on State Street near East Ohio. The Imperial Terrace will include eight rooms a large medical office and a smaller business office overlapped by stilts above a 16 car parking area. Ground breaking planned next month with occupancy aimed for spring.
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State Street
East Ohio
William Davis, Jr
Imperial Terrace
Davis
John van Gunten
Cleveland
New Milton Presbyterian Church
East Ohio Court
Seward T. Davis Company
Mrs Schindler Tops Prize Winners At Carni Fair
Mrs Hazel Schindler won a dishwasher and the $100 attendance prize at the Carni Fair Saturday evening. Dorothy Johnson won a bicycle at the Saturday matinee, Sid Burton claimed the AM-FM radio, and C Shilling took a tank-type sweeper. Robert Steiner won the garbage disposal. prize winners need not be present to win. About $4,300 was taken in during the five day festival. profits go to Rittman Firemen Lions Club and American Legion along with community project funds.
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Hazel Schindler
North State Street
Carni Fair
Dorothy Johnson
Ganyard
Sid Burton
Valley City
C Shilling
Orrville
Robert Steiner
West Ohio Avenue
de Freed
Rittman Firemen
Rittman Lions Club
Amercan Legion
Board Assists Rittman Schools With Athletic Costs
The Rittman School Board heard that the Rittman Athletic Association will cover 760 in football insurance fees and 6.40 for start of school fees, leaving 8 for student payment. The association may obtain a bus for player transport. a bus turnout plan at West Hill was tabled.
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Rittman
Rittman Athletic Association
Fred Klohn
Klohn
W H Hauenstein
West Hill
Robert West
Hauenstein
Harry Ditch
Open Meeting Tuesday To Discuss Rittman Planning
City seeks resident input on long range planning including water, sewage, zoning, streets, fire and police protection, capital improvements, and other services. City Manager Charles Mann says Vogt Ivers and Associates will explain the program. meeting at City Hall 8 p.m. Tuesday. A September community attitude survey will be conducted by the high school government class under Ashton Hall.
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Rittman
City Hall
Charles Mann
Richard Dickman
Vogt
City Manager and Planning Commission
Ashton Hall
United Fund Adds Children Cancer Groups in Rittman
The Wayne County Handicapped Children Association and the Damon Runyan Cancer Fund were added to the United Foundation roster. UF President C E Rhonemus announced the agency list is now complete alongside American Red Cross, Rittman Community Fund, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Wayne County Guidance Center, Little League, and the Salvation Army.
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Rittman United Foundation
Wayne County Handicapped Children Association
Damon Runyan
Services Friday For Accident Victim Larry D Houts
Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p m at Gillman Hyies Funeral Home for Larry D Houts 23 of Barberton who died Tuesday at Barberton Citizens Hospital from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident Friday He was born in Lodi and had lived in Barberton 2 years He leaves wife Grace one son Gary Dean one daughter Janice three brothers William and Dale of Rittman Herbert of Seville one sister Mrs Shirley Kirk of Rittman and several nieces and nephews
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Gillman-Hyies
Larry D Houts
Barberton
Barberton Citizens Hospital
Houts
Frida Houts
Rittman
Lodi
Grace
Gary Dean
Janice
William and
Dale
Herbert
Seville
Shirley Kirk
New Operating Levy Delayed By Council Over Budget Concerns
Council debates a proposed one mill operating levy to appear on the November ballot amid spending concerns and economic conditions. A 5-0 vote moves the measure to a second reading with more discussion at the August 27 meeting, while the half-mill recreation levy will also be placed on the ballot. Several councilors urge voter consideration, noting budget gaps and potential police cuts, and a final vote is postponed until councillor returns.
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Ashton Hall
John Simonton
Hall
Simonton
Counilman Ed Bernhardt
Bernhardt
Andrew Banders
Hui
Hent
Spe
Hal
Karl Melenbackeht
Wille
C E Rhonemus
Hev
West Sunset Drive
West Liberty Street
Farlawn Street
Governor DiSalle Visits Rittman Democratic Leader Receives Key
Ohio Governor Michael DiSalle spoke in Rittman to an audience of over 800 in the square. Mayor O A Houglan awarded a symbolic key, noting its meaning, as DiSalle urged growth and progressive Democratic leadership for Ohio and Wayne County. He noted the state is moving forward and would continue under his term.
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O. A. Houglan
Rittman
Michael V. DiSalle
Ed Witmer
DiSalle
Wayne County
Ohio
Michael DiSalle
O A _ Houglan
Medina
Wayne Counties
Joday DiSalle
Democratic Party
Willontinue
DrSalle
PCA Company
Mother of Local Man Is Buried in Ohio
Services were held Wednesday for Martha Jane Emmons Baker 83 of Big Prairie formerly of Rittman mother of Paul A Baker of Rittman who died Sunday at a son s home She lived most of her life in the Rittman area born in Centerville Ohio married Welker H Baker of Hopewell Ohio Survived by son Paul another son John Virgil of Big Prairie seven grandchildren two sisters and several brothers and sisters She was predeceased by her husband and six sons The Rev Stace Hoover officiated at Big Prairie Methodist Church with burial in Newkirk Cemetery Big Prairie Johnson Funeral Home of Shreveport
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Rittman
Martha Jane Emmons Baker
Big Prairie
Paul A Baker
Baker
Harvey
Mary Emmons
Centerville
Ohio
Welker H Baker
Hopewell
Paul
John Virgil
Francis Kerr
Mildred Emmons
Columbus
Carl Earl Dean
Robert
Ralph
Gertrude
Rush
Kenneth Rev
Stace Hoover
Big Prairie Methodist Church
Newkirk
Big Prairie Johnson Funeral Home
Shreve
Register To Vote This Weekend In Wayne County
Voters may register at Diversion Hall this weekend from 10 am to 9 pm Friday and Saturday. Offices open to help those who have not yet registered.
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Wayne County
Diversion Hall
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Dorothy Fretwell
Ruth Krabill
Chicago
Karl Melenbackers
Virginia
Albert Wallace
Elkhart
Ind
Linda
Anne
Renee Austin
Elson Austin
Strausberg
Don and
Elva Austin
First Church of Christ Missionary Guild
Victor Holland
Welcome Wagon Club
Third Street Park
Carolyn Starling
Roundlake Christian Service
Lakeville
Mickey Blackburn
Fred Holland
First Church of Christ
St Ann's Altar Society
Rittman Savings Bank
Ray Krabill
Milton
Bowling Green
Donald Talbott
Wooster Community Hospital
Donald John II
Rebecca
Chippewa Valley Pony Club
Rodroth Robinson
Sterling RD
Kenneth Cook
Cuyahoga Falls
W E Bauman
Sterling
Carol Burkholder
Bill Donaldson
Ben Cook
Cook
Jim
Ruth
Tricia Black
Oconomowoc
Wis
Ladies City Bowling League
Rittman Bowling Center
Bob Bauer
Evelyn Jones
Mary Jane
Russell
Peggy Frey
Grand Canyon
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Lake Louise
Banff
Winnipeg
Peggy
Rockies
Mre
Charles Bing
Wright Street
Wobster Community Hospital
Packaging Corporation
N. State Street
Rich Motors Showroom
Rich Motors
Imperial
Schindler
Lions Club Fund
Dalton
West
Ohio School Board Association
William Mays
Maus
Norbert Reffert
Wayne County Budget Commission
United Fund
Heard Mann
West Liberty
Paix Lawn
Gov. DiSalle
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