HITS AND BITS FROM CANADA FISHING TRIP SAGA
A rambunctious North American fishing trip recountsLanding a flat tire, lost trailer license, and gear repairs amid a northern Quebec trek. Despite setbacks Lin Amos and Bill Ferrer plus sons salvage gear fix a boat hole with junk and persevere to haul two foot pike daily. Nearby birthday notices and local tributes accompany a move to Page 6A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Bill Ferrer
Gary
Lin Williams
Lindsey
Ken Kelbly
Kenneth
Kevin
Ritt
Ken
Toms
Stormy Sieber
Lin
Kelbly
Amos
Bill
Bil
Rittman Education Meet Debates School Bond Info Needs
The Educational Study Committee in Rittman heard West Hill School leaders describe space shortages and the need for remedial and special education. Tom Spear urged joint high and junior high use but warned schedule limits. Dr. John Heter cautioned against overreliance on a single vocational plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
West Hill School
David Wright
Ed Taylor
Miriam Roth
Tom Spear
John Heter
Taylor
Roth
West Hill
Thomas Spear
Spear
Berea
Depot Opens On August 24 In West Ohio Area
The used clothing depot on West Ohio will open August 24 with hours Wednesday 1 to 3 and Saturday 9 to 11. Used clothing is needed, especially for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West _Ohio
Council Approves New Fire House With Budget Increase
The council adopted a 428370 budget for 1967 funding a 55000 expansion of the central fire station and potential City Hall or new truck building on Static Street. They also earmarked a one mill surplus of 20000 for a possible mayor–commissioner form of government and postponed major projects like Ohio Avenue paving pending objections and market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
City Hall
Laughlin
City Hall Council
Land Option Taken For Vocational School Site
Wayne County Joint Vocational School has optioned 48 acres in Smithville for a county wide campus. Board president Robert West announced at Wooster Monday with Rittman’s Donald Stepfield and Vocational School Director Robert Zimpfer present. The site near Smithville offers savings from accessible sewerage gas and water and is central to Wayne County’s three largest cities. Zimpfer noted state and federal funding will cover about half the 2.5 million cost with local districts keeping state aid. juniors and seniors will stay enrolled locally. The plan envisions up to 1000 daytime students with evening classes and a broad technical program across agriculture, auto mechanics, drafting, electronics, welding, and more. Funds exceeding 1 million are expected from state and federal sources. Continued on Page 8A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Joint Vocational School
Smithville
Joint Vocational School Board
Robert West
Wayne County Industrial Advisory Council
Wooster
Rittman
Donald Stepfield
Robert Zimpfer
West
Wayne County
Zimpher
Penta Vocational School
Penta School
Toledo
Zimpfer
Ohio
Ford
Lasses
Cooperae
Voter Registration Drive Around Wayne County
If you have not registered to vote or not voted in the past two years you may register at Rittman city hall on Saturday August 27 from 9am to 6pm under the Wayne County Board of Elections. You can also register at the board of elections in Wooster during office hours or at Doylestown Orrville Shreve Dalton Wooster during the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman City Hall
Wayne County Board of Elections
Board of Elections
Court House
Wooster
Doylestown
Orrville
Shreve
Dalton
RHS 2048 Reunion Reminder for Class of 1946
Reunion notice for Rittman Web Scheels class of 1946. The 26th anniversary event is set for August 27 at the Brown Denby restaurant on old Route 2 between Lova Oak and Coples. Dinner at 7 pm DST. submit reservations to a committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Denby
Lova Oak
Coples
Local Drive To Raise Funds For County Unit In Rittman
At a meeting on August 15 a joint agreement was signed allowing the Wayne County Unit of the American Cancer Society to conduct its April Crusade in Rittman and environs while United Fund canvassers will avoid soliciting in UF stickered areas. The accord enables cross support and shared campaigns among United Fund and ACS through the year while preserving separate fundraising streams and educational programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fund
L. K. Burnett
Thelma Gwaltney
Wayne County Unit
American Cancer Society
Henry M Heyl
Dennis Heiner
ACS
Wayne County
Ben Bedager
William R Schultz
Crusade
Jack J Fisher
Trenasurer
Leo F Gerber
Andrew J Zeberl
ACS Ohio
Ralph Krabil
Russell Frey
Rittman
Wayne Counts
Cancer Society
United Fund Campaign
United Fund Burnett
Bnett
UniFund
Burnett
UFACS
Hiner
Wayne Counts Unit
American Cancer Siety
Rittman United Fund
PCA Union Narrowing Differences in Strike Vote Talks
Negotiations between Packaging Corporation of America and Local 150 of the International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulfate and Paper Workers AFL-CIO enter a strike vote phase after Local 150 warns of contract termination. Both sides resume talks with a 21 hour notice period before possible action. Observers expect a settlement soon as bargaining remains intense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packaging Corporation of America
International Brotherhood of Pulp Su'shite and Paper Mip Workers
Afl-Cio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frau
Betty Ann Donaldson
Bertha Sherrick
George Robinson
Diana Jordan
Floyd Croft
Evelyn Blatter
Laura Kollert
Chuck Craig
Ronald Tisher
Jean Payne
Frances Breece
Madelie Shockey
Roger Ramsier
Harry Maurer
Ira C. Talbot
Rex Gott
Jack Griffith
Verne Rufener
Donald W. Lewis
Martha Dysinger
Ted Hanson
George Allenbaugh
Lester Fawcett
John Kirk
Rawiga
R. V. Fredrick
Dearborn
Mich
D. S. Fredrick
Benson Ford
River Rouge
Ford Motor Company
Fredrick
Ann
Duluth
Chicago
D. S. Fredricks
Bowling Green State University
Cynthia Polchey
Jean Polchey
Mike Polchey
Norwayne High School
Cynthia
Karen Finger
Wilson Finger
Creston
Massillon School of Nursing
Westview Manor
Karen
Eeducation—Board
Heter
Erie Railroad
Ancmal
Budet
C. E Rhonemus
Willard Laughlin
Ohio Avenue
Arthur Batnein
Jim Trogdon
Board of Equalization
Old City
County Board of Health
Meetre
Manaeer
Macaules Gooney
Govney Pata
D&cms
Tacchler
Wlas
Steve Carton
Hee van Rittman
Police Department
Reunion
Robert Meare
A Tees
Howser
aPenoa
Ater
Bargamet
Cer Sing
Bargatung
Belle Stoolmiller
Altician Department Store
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