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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1972

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Birthday and anniversary notices span week in Rittman area

A sequence of birthday greetings begins Wednesday for Robert Mick and extends to Monday for Nick Bostos and Debbie Clarke. Anniversary observed Monday for Mr and Mrs Richard Rupp. Tuesday marks more celebrants including Mr and Mrs Harry Mathew. The item notes a vacation sighting at Rehobath Beach and a 73rd AULT reunion planned for August 20 in Rittman. A poem by Charles Fleischman is included.

American Legion Hall East Sunset Drive Rittman Marge Mitchell PO Kipton Ohio

Griffith Appointed Councilman Voter Registration at Police Station

Griffith named to council post as local officials announce a one day voter registration event at Rittman Police Station on September 21 from 12 noon to 9 pm. The notice urges residents who have not registered to attend this single opportunity.

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Rotary and union meetings scheduled in Rittman area

On August 17 noon Rotary meets at United Methodist Church Local 150 holds gatherings at 12 noon and 7 30 pm VFW assembles at 8 pm and the Rittman Fire Department conducts a trial run at 7 pm August 22 Fireman's Auxiliary meets at 7 30 pm.

Rotary United Methodist Church Local 150 VFW Rittman Fire Department Fireman's Auxiliary

Rude Awakening as Car Plunges Through Wall

At 12 39 p m Tuesday a car driven by 20 year old Bruce J Mand of Macedonia Ohio crashed through the bedroom wall of Eugene R Fields at 12 First Street Rittman injuring Fields who is in satisfactory condition at Wadsworth Rittman Hospital Two passengers Judy Zimkon of Atlanta Georgia and Craig Lengyel of Macedonia Ohio were treated and released Mand faces charges of reckless operation driving without a license and driving while intoxicated The vehicle left the road traveled 135 feet and flew 20 feet 7 inches over a six foot bank

Bruce J Mandat Macedonia Ohio Eugene R Fields First Street Fields Home Eugene R. Fields Rittman Bruce J Mand East Aurora Wadsworth-Rittman

Fire Destroys Building On Saurer Property

Shortly after midnight Saturday Rittman firefighters were summoned to the residence of Harry Saurer to extinguish a fire that engulfed an out building on the Saurer property. Fire and smoke damages were estimated at 3000 dollars, deemed electrical. No injuries reported as Milton Township and Chippewa departments assisted, and after four hours the blaze was extinguished.

Saurer Rittman Harry Saurer Frances Breece Milton Township Chippewa

Mrs Nina Polize 75 Rittman resident dies after illness

Mrs Nina Polize 75 of 65 Front St died Sunday after three weeks illness. Born January 3 1897 in Portinico Italy she came to Rittman 41 years ago. Survived by son Joseph Wadsworth daughter Vida Tasker three brothers in Italy three grandchildren and a great granddaughter. Mass of the Resurrection held Tuesday at St Anne's Catholic Church burial in St Anne's Cemetery. Rev Fr Thomas G McMahon officiated Gillman Funeral Home in charge.

Nina Polize Front St Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital Portinico Italy Rittman Polize St Annes Catholic Church Thomas Joseph Wadsworth Vida Tasker St Anne's Catholic Church S. Annes Thomas G McMahon Gillman Funeral Home Henry Helms State St Stewartsville Ohio Harvey Jennie Byers Helms The Packaging Corp of America Helms Mt Zion Church of Christ Carl W Ellenwood Lodge F. & AM Ason Euguene Gertrude John Merrill Haley Ruttman Robert ‘Karen? Derhammer A J ‘Carta’ Freeman Martinez Carl Bertha Neitzelt Dayton Bernice Ault Gillman George Lemaster

Rittman Board approves 19 new personnel in 1972-73

The Rittman Board of Education approves 19 new personnel for 1972-73 including four new high school positions Wayne Ambrose chairs English and three EMR units. Several resignations and one year limited contracts are authorized with substitute teachers listed. The board also backs Title I funding applications and revises lunch policies while opposing a new tie breaker rule. The next meeting is September 18, 1972.

Rittman Board of Education Wayne Ambrose Karen Jo Smith Rose Mary Weigand Dale Prather Mary Lou Howell Jean Nitz Gary Thompson College of Wooster Dale Turner Barbara Schwab North Street Kent State University James McIntyre EMR Akron University Homer Travis James Frye Robert Wachtel Ohio High School Athletic Associations Chippewa Valley Bank

Landis Ditch Bridge Underway In Rittman

Construction began this week on the Landis Ditch bridge over North Main Street in Rittman. The project covers about 0.35 miles of road and curbs with a portion funded by the Ohio Department of Highways under Senate Bill 428. Traffic will be rerouted via Frederick and North Seneca, and a foot bridge remains open for pedestrians across the ditch.

Landis Ditch North Main Street Ohio Department of North Main Frederick North Seneca

Rittman City Council Hears Bids and Zoning Move

Robert Nitz resigns as council member and Griffith named as replacement for Streets and Alleys Committee. Orchard Avenue petition against paving is discussed while Gaynard residents back a project. City Manager trims budget with a pay raise proposal for Trimble and addresses city property damage. Public notices include re zoning at North Main and Frederck Streets for a supermarket and upcoming senior citizen OSU Fair trip. Funeral services announced for Henry Helms with Masonic rites and local honors.

Rittman Orchard Ave Ray Pratt Gaynard Tony Christian Trimble Ashton Hall Bradford Baker Engineers and Associates Imhoff North Main Street Frederck Street Robert Wilging Ohio State Fair On August 30Th Contact the City Managers Office Consumer Fraucis Bulletin

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