Rittman Families Attend National Conference and Local Events
Debbie Widmer and Joanne Widmer traveled to Point Loma College San Diego for the National Brethren Youth Conference visiting San Diego Harbor zoo Sea World and other attractions. The Trogdon and Hill families joined gatherings in Wadsworth Sterling and Akron while noting church services and sightseeing. Freshman orientation set for August 26 at Rittman High School with schedule details and dress code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debbie Widmer
Dale
Joanne Widmer
Rittman
California
Point Loma College
San Diego
San Diego Harbor
Zoo
Sea World
Debbie
Lester Hill
Irene McComick
Peytona
West Virginia
Hilbert Boothe
Sterling
Cathedral of Tomorrow
Akron
Bicentennial Chorus Plans Apple Festival Pageant
The Bicentennial Chorus meets at 7 p.m. in the American Legion Hall on West Sunset Drive in costume for conjunction with the Bicentennial pageant at 7 30 p m on the Apple Festival grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
American Legion Hall
W. Sunset Dr
Water Rates Council Proposes Balloon Flight at Apple Festival
The Ohio balloon will ascend at the Rittman Apple Festival next Thursday or Friday evening weather permitting. The ascent is planned about one hour before sunset, with Gary Miller noting the festival is fortunate to host the famous balloon, owned by Jim Sabo of Rittman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Jim Sabo
Rittman
Gary Miller
Reserve
Cindi Witzberger
Sandi Rupp
Ralph Oplinger
Apple Queen to Reign at Rittman Apple Festival
Kathy Alford leads 1976 Rittman Apple Festival Queen contest with Dottie Moore Carol Morgan and Debbie Widmer as entrants. Crowning at 7 30 p m on festival grounds by last year’s Queen Sue Davies. Judges include Al Howland Mrs John Vanderaar and Mrs Jan Forbes.
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Rittman
Debbie Widmer
Kathy Cab
Alford
Carol Morgat
Dottie Moore
Kathy Alford
Carol Morgan
Kathy
Phyllis
Eugene Alford
Sheets Road
Rittman High
First Baptist Church
Bradley's
United Steel Workers of America
Garry
Nadine Moore
N. Metzger
Fred Holland
Dottie
Williams Restaurant
Rittman United Methodist Church
Eva's Sow and Sove of
Samuel and
Lulla
al Howland
Akron General Medical Center
John Vanderaar
Junior Women's League of
Berea
Ohio
Jan Forbes
Kent State University
Canal Fulton Apple Festival Week Calendar of Events
Community activities span August 25 to 30 with senior trips to Canal Fulton Playhouse for Fiddler on the Roof, Rotary and VFW meetings, Apple Festival hours, Queen crowning, parades, music by Mr. Duffield and The Wood Brothers, a pet parade, CB club coffee break, and Legion and Tops gatherings at local venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canal Fulton Playhouse
United Methodist Church
Rotary
Bids On City Equipment Take Center Stage At Meeting
Council heard a report from Councilman Imhoff on McDonald Corporations water rate plan to raise 1977 revenue to about 113000 plus 163000 from a percent income tax for the Rittman system. The proposed minimum is 9.60 per 8,000 gallons with stepped rates up to 1 million gallons, sparking questions about cost increases and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imhoff
Council
Koons
McDonald Corporation
Rittman Water
Jordan
Whims
McDonald’s
Apple Festival Activities Begin This Thursday
The Apple Festival opens at 6 p.m. Thursday August 26 and runs through Sunday August 29 with varied events. Parade forms Saturday at 10 30 a.m. on Industrial Street and travels to Sunset and the festival grounds. The parade features over 50 entries including guards floats bands and political candidates. Parade marshal is Barbara Ramaier 1975 Citizen of the Year and judges include Joan Hartzler Mayor Hall and city Manager Moedt. Twenty exhibitors occupy 240 percent of Industrial tent space. seven game booths operate in the game tent. Food tents offer Swiss Blisses apple products ice cream pies and beverages. Special events include crowning the Festival Queen Thursday 7 30 p.m. and a 1 30 p.m. Saturday Pet Parade. Rides are provided by Sunny Amusements. Advance ride tickets are half price before opening. Festival sponsors include five organizations and local businesses. The 76 Festival Committee lists Lois Retana Rae Knapic Dolores Franks and others from Deltas Three Arts Firefighters Chamber of Commerce Rotary and other groups.
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Industrial
Ohio Avenue
Main
Barbara Ramaier
Joan Hartzler
Hall
Moedt
Wood Brothers Country Music
Sunny Amusements
Wright
Frangos
Daily Record
Conley’s
Bill’s Hair Design
Rittman Press
Wayne Savings
Family Drug
Lois Retana
Rae Knapic
Dolores Franks
Deltas
Dolores Wright
Marge Rohrer
Jo Anold
Three Arts
Ralph Johnson
Ron Valentine
Jim Markley
The
Firefighters
Jimmy Howe
Gary Miller
Lynn Beaumont
Brad Troxel
Lew Burnett
Chamber of Commerce
Sam Genovese
Bill Leith
Hal Leach
Rotary
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Gary
Penny Gardiner
Robert Nikitas
Nicky
Barberton Citizens Hospital
James Petit
Robert Gardiner
Laure
Trogdon
Bird Park
Wadsworth
North Carolina
George K. Spence
Hampton
Tenessee
Shanandoah National Park
Skyline Drive
Washington D. C
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Mark
Joey Beaver
Fairfield
Moss Trogdon
Virginia (Trogdon) Beaver
Steve Numbers
Cosmic Cowboys
Steve Amstutz
Ed Amstutz
Pete Plank
Gib Rauschenburg
Tom Gasser
Joe Welker
Mike Slater
Ola Owen
Tennessee
Bonnie Boothe
Sterning
James Huff
Riverside California
Rittman and
Rittman High School
Marvin Hummel
Andy Stoller
Bicentennial Chorus
First Brethren Church of
Wayne Auto Parts
NAPA
Sue Davies
City Hall
VFW
M. J. B. Duffield
Ohio Ave
Industrial St
Wood Brothers
Blue Tips CB Club
Wadsworth Municipal
American Legion Auxiliary
Tops
McDonald
Hardgrove
Imbhiei
Citizens Forum
Judy Moore
Thonen Street
Rittman Employees Association
REA
Bill Alexander
Alexander
Booster Club Drive
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