Albino sparrow sighting prompts insecticide query and local notices
A local resident spots an albino sparrow among a flock near Route 70 and questions whether the population is increasing or if birds are the same individuals. The letter-writer asks who has been putting chlorox in bird feed, while nearby birthdays and anniversaries are announced. Community notices include hospital updates, theater plans, and a church circle meeting.
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Lin Williams
Ralph Overholts
Ralph
Doris
Wertz
Linda Firis
Ruth Black
Mansfield Flooring bids to pave three Rittman Streets
Mansfield Flooring and Paving of Mansfield bids 221 494.83 to pave North Main Street from Sunset to the bridge East Sunset from Main to Gish Road and Industrial from Ohio to Sunset. Work should start within 10 days and finish by November 25. Two other bids submitted W G Lockhart Akron 273 098.77 Urbana Construction Akron 239 463 Urbana also bids 27 377 for asphalt Industrial from bridge to Sunset.
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Mansfield
Rittman Streets
North
Main Street
Sunset
Bridge
East Sunset
Maine
Gish Road
Industrial
Ohio
North Main
W. G. Lockhart
Akron
Urbana Construction
Urbana
Style Show Showcasing Fall Fashion At Three Arts Club
The Three Arts Club hosts a fall themed fashion show at Rawiga Country Club on Thursday Sept. 23. Members model outfits to benefit local causes including Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital. Prizes will be awarded at the 8 p.m. affair chaired by Mrs. William Mays with co-chair Mrs. Robert Nitz. Tickets cost $1.25 from members or Stepfield and Wrights Pharmacies.
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Three Arts Club
Rawiga Country Club
Arts Club
Wadsworth - Rittman Hospital
William Mays
Robert Nitz
Stepfield Pharmacy
Wright’s Pharmacy
Rittman Police Seek Missing Men Three Weeks
Rittman Police Chief Merle Heffelman says two men remain missing after three weeks. Jay Weigley, 35, last seen August 5 at 43 S. Second Street. Audrey Lambert, 57, last seen August 6 boarding a Wooster bus at 99 N. Seneca Street. Police urge tips to Chief Heffelman.
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Rittman Police
Merle Heffelman
Rittman
Jay Weigley
S. Second Street
Audrey Lambert
N. Seneca Street
Wooster
Heffelman
Sunday Bowling League Meeting at Sunset Lanes
A meeting is set for Sunday August 29 at 8:00 p.m. at 77 Sunset Lanes to form the 8:30 mixed couples Sunday bowling league. All interested bowlers are invited to attend.
Dolans Sell House After Classified Ad In Local Paper
The James Dolans placed a classified ad in The Rittman Press last week to move quickly from East Palestine. By Wednesday evening the house sold and the deal closed that night after newspaper publication. It pays to advertise.
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James Dolans
Rittman Press
Palestine
Dolans
Interns Movie in Central Park Begins Earlier
The Recreation Department sponsors a screening of the film Interns in Central Park starring Nick Adams. The showing will start at 8 30 p.m. instead of 9 p.m. allocation.
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Central Park
Nick Adams
By-The-Recreation—Department
Urban Renewal Committee to study Rittman south end
A blue ribbon panel of 14 civic leaders formed to study developing Rittman’s south end for new industry. Chairman Lindsey Williams announced the first meeting for Monday August 30 at 7 p.m. in the Rittman Savings Bank conference room. The committee, chaired by Williams, aims to file a federal renewal recommendation by September 30 and seeks 8 to 20 acres for renewal.
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Rittman
Lindsey Williams
Rittman Savings Bank
Williams
Willard Laughlin
Erie Railroad
Rittman Area Industrial Development Corporation
Citizen’s Committee For Urban Renewal
Rogel Pleads Guilty in Wayne County Assault Case
Victoria Rogel of Rittman pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon in Wayne County Common Pleas Court for shooting her 13 year old son Ronnie Jordan. Judge Adrian Miller continued bond at 2000 dollars and ordered a pre sentence investigation.
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Victoria Rogel
Rittman
Wayne County Commons Pleas Court
CATV franchise advances in Rittman with Arm strong Utilities
Rittman Council approves first reading of an ordinance granting a CATV franchise to Arm strong Utilities of Butler PA. The firm would install a six to nine month project for 12 channels at a $4.25 monthly charge with no installation fee and five percent gross revenue to the city. If approved, Rittman would be the first Wayne Medina county community with the service. Residents may discontinue anytime.
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Community Antenna Television
CATV
Rittman
Armstrong Utilities F
Butler
Armstrong Utilities
Wayne
Medina County
Will Laughlin
Ashton Hall
Hall
Laughlin
Business Council
N. State Street
William Davis, Jr
Fid Musser
William Holt
Lawrence Orcena
N Main Street
Orcena
Robert Meade
International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers
Meade
Wayne Street
Russell Frey
Planning Commission
Heard Laughlin
East Sunset
N. Main
State Board of Liquor Control
Diane Street
Nautilus Lane
West Sunset
N. Main Street
Russell_Frey
Sleepwalker Sale Returns to Rittman Businesses
Rittman hosts its third Sleepwalker Sale Friday August 27 with 24 stores open 8 30 to 11 30 p m offering exceptionally low prices and many free gifts. Prizes include a transistor radio, gas coupons, and store gift offers as shoppers register for drawings at all locations. The event features bands and hundreds of sale items across participating merchants Rupp Bros Ward s Men s Wear Haulk s Barbershop and more with specials listed inside.
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Rittman
Rupp Bros
Ward’s
Rittman Savings Bank
Ss&savings
Hopton
Long’s
Pittman’s
Shell Service
Haulk’s Barbershop
Nighttime fundraiser with treats and ghostly roving
Clerks in night gowns distribute treats to youngsters on roller skates as a ghost roams the Sleep walker crowd. The Rittman Press offers 10 to the first person who guesses the ghost’s identity.
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Rittman Press
Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital to join federal Medicare program
Administrator W R Rundle announced after a board meeting that the hospital will participate in Medicare. The plan includes appointing hospital associations as negotiating agents and seeking National Blue Cross for prepayment handling. Decisions remain embryonic with July 1 1966 start noted. The board also approved installing air conditioning in two surgery rooms at an estimated cost of about 3400 and discussed future use of the units.
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Wadsworth - Rittman Hospital
W. R. Rundle
Board of
Rundle
Ohio Hospital Association
American Hospital Association
National Blue Cross
Local Offers and Free Gifts Announced by Area Stores
Gas Wenger TV and Appliance offers a free gift for everyone along with Top Value Stamps. Mogier Electric promotes a dehumidifier and a universal gift in the fish pond. Kroger and Rittman Dept Store advertise merchandise incentives while several retailers list discounts and prizes including rugs alarms and dinners.
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Quality Food Center
Ben—Franklin
Wright’s Drug Store
Scotty Cleaners
Cleckner’s
Rittman Hardware
Teflon
Daley's
Warren Jewelry
Bulova
Scout Leaders Announced for Fall and Winter Units
Mrs William Maus announces Brownie and Girl Scout leaders for the upcoming season. Leading Brownies include Mrs David Wright and others. Junior, Cadet, and Senior Scout troops list respective leaders and assistants. Meetings begin in early September with four new troops added to balance sizes.
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William Maus
Salt Box
David Wright
Sam Schwarzkop
Dale Widmer
Robert Nitz
Lawrence Lively
Alvin Neiman
Willard Rush
John Zivick
Donald Rohrer
Earl Crank
Sherman Dalbey
Duane Ryland
Cahit Chorba
Dean Brenneman
Linda Campbell
Carolyn Wiles
Donald Ritchie
Maus
Strickland Low Bidder For New Post Office
Hugh L. Strickland Inc posted the lowest bid of 3.44 dollars per year for a 10 year lease on the new Rittman post office. Eight bids were opened at the Cleveland District P O, with the second low from Harry Sigesmond Co of Steubenville at 9400 dollars annually.
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Hugh L. Strickland
Post Office Department
Rotary Luncheon Set at Wadsworth Brick Yard
Rotarians are reminded of this Thursday’s luncheon and meeting at the Wadsworth Brick Yard starting at noon. Guneh will be served and members will tour the plant. Paul Mogler leads the program.
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Wadsworth
Guneh
Paul Mogler
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Jessie Blackburn
Evelyn Blatter
Floyd Croft
Ross Rigi
Herbert Starling
Carla Howell
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Rex Gott
James Fillows
Tra Talbot
Cecil
Duckworth
Bill Ferrers
Earle Killoughs
Hal Thompsons
Clarence Brocks
Munday
Lester Fawcett
A. D. Wheatley
Leo Matz
Lodi Hospital
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Cy Jones
Carl Maslak
John Maslak
John Steiner
Denrgy Banders
Dan Maslak
Canada
White River
Junior Junior Mothers Club
Will
Canal Fulton
m.Savings Bank
Ocal
Rowen Schars
Sterling RD
Orrville, Osteopathic Hospital
Timothy Glenn
Jonell
Jenee
Betty
Bill Maus
Atwood Lake
Evelyn Jones
Orrville Osteopathic Hospital
Charles Kirkland
Rittman RD
Mrs
Paul
Kirkland
Betty and
Sam
Beldaire
Glen Zuber
South State
Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital
Michael Eugene
St. Francis Xavier Mission Circle 9
Joe—Ward
Sam Britton
Community Antenna TV
Morton Salt
Morton Salt Company
Morton
Chicago Bridge and Iron Company
Man
James Beres
Recreation Advisory Committee
Jaime Pereira
Martha McCaffrey
Bret Weselek
Strickland
New Post Office
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Diversion Hall
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