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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1972

Page

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Monroe County Reunion and local notices in Rittman

A recap of community happenings includes the Monroe County Reunion at Rittman Central Park on Labor Day September 4 with picnic baskets urged and 12:30 dinner. notable local births, honors, travels, and announcements from Rittman and nearby areas. The column also mentions PFC Willie Robinson in Germany, a glasses find, a paper drive by Friendly Mothers Club, and a baby Angela Sue Heaberlin.

Monroe County Rittman Central Park Pavillion Friendly Mothers Club

Main Market Gets The Go Ahead Trustees Hear WC Candidates

About 59 people gathered at Triway High School as Wayne County Township Trustees and Clerks questioned three sheriff candidates Donald Starkey James Frost and Cecil Bellamy The forum covered full time service deputy coverage county radio hookup and qualifications and funding for experienced deputies Frost and Bellamy pledged full time service while Starkey proposed a full time and a half approach all candidates supported 24 hour county coverage and cooperation with other law agencies

Triway High School Wayne County Association of Township Trustees and Clerks Wayne County Donald Starkey James Frost Cecil Bellamy Don Haley Wilford Blatter Association Kenneth Priest Chester Haulk William McKee Wil Association of Trustees and Clerks Frost Bellamy Starkey Wayne County Trustees & Clerks Association Wayne Co

Apple Festival Committees Named for Fourth Annual Event

Committees for the fourth annual Apple Festival are announced by co chairs Al Broadhurst and Walt Marquart. Tony Solaro and Hugh Johnson handle Financial and Club Coordination. Publicity is by Lindsey Williams, Larry Wertz, and Keith Martin. Orchard contacts by Dick Gillman and Don Erich. Special events chaired by Marvin Hummel with De Freed, Worthy Advisor, Merle Heffleman and Denny Franks. Law and Order by Paul Mogler. Farmorama by Jim Watts and Dave Wright. Faith by Marvin Hummel. Youth Program by Lew Burnett, Donald Rose, Roland Burelli and Harold Yabroff. Labor Activities by Ben Bodager, Hugh Strickland and R Frederick. Senior Citizens Parade and Queen chaired by Jack Gessle with Ken West as Worthy Advisor. Parade Marshall is Dave Hill, with Larry Stucky. Parade officials include Christian Rhonemus, Carl Bradford, Rich Lukouski. Floats by Charles Hardiman and Rotary Float by John Zivick. Midway Layout chaired by William Weselek with George Falbon Electric and Lighting, Robert Stoll on Layout, Vern Phillips on the Rotary Booth, Skip Trimble on Physical Arrangement, Traffic and Clean-up by Russell Frey, Robert Wright and Fritz Kanehl. Trade and Industry Contacts by the team of Russell Frey, Robert Wright and Fritz Kanehl. Festival runs October 4 through October 7.

Cochairmen al Broadhurst Walt Marquart Tony Solaro Hugh Johnson Lindsey Williams Larry Wertz Keith Martin Orchard Dick Gillman Don Erich Marvin Hummel de Freed Merle Heffleman Denny Franks Law and Order Paul Mogler Farmorama Jim Watts Dave Wright Faith Lew Burnett Donald Rose Roland Burelli Harold Yabroff Ben Bodager Hugh Strickland R Frederick Jack Gessel Ken West Dave Hill Rotary Marshall Larry Stucky Christian Rhonemus Carl Bradford Rich Lukouski Charles Hardiman John Zivick William Weselek Midway George Falbon Robert Stoll Vern Phillips Skip Trimble Russell Frey Robert Wright Fritz Kanehl

Telephone Company Office Closed Labor Day notice

The United Telephone Company of Ohio in Orrville will close its business office Monday September 4 for Labor Day. Manager Roy Moffett notes regular hours 8 30am to 5pm resume on Tuesday September 5.

United Telephone Company of Qohio Orrville Roy Moffett

Wayne County sheriff candidates pledge 24 hour patrol plan

Frost Bellamy Starkey outline coverage by quadrant with one car per quarter and 24 7 operation for Wayne County. They discuss 5515 square miles 87123 residents 54500 under sheriff protection and a 252000 budget with potential increases. Training for village police and countywide radio hook up are proposed to improve communication and efficiency.

Bellamy Frost Starkey Wayne County Sheriff's Office For Sheriff's Department

Bellamy pledge to carry out pragmatic county program

In a question answer session Starkey led as Bellamy Frost and Starkey discussed constables in villages and the county jail. Bellamy pledged to act on practical objectives and said the jail should have been rebuilt long ago. Frost cited a $30,000 refurbishing project in progress to improve the facility temporarily.

Bellamy Starkey Sheriff's Department Wayne County Frost

Rittman Labor Day events and school opening schedule

September calendar items list events for Rittman including the Annual Labor Day Softball Tournament starting at 1 pm on September 2 with a Pee Wee Football preview at the high school stadium. Also notes September 3 spaghetti dinner at American Legion Hall at 11 30 am and September 4 chicken barbecue at the same hall at 11 30. September 6 Junior Mothers Club meets at Rittman Savings Bank at 8 30 pm and the First Day of School year.

Rittman Eagles American Legion Hall Rittman Savings Bank

Services Held For Clyde C. McComas

Services for Clyde Carl McComas 75 of Prichard West Virginia were held at 11 am Monday at Young Funeral Home Louisa Kentucky with Rev William K McComas officiating Burial followed in the McComas family cemetery with Masonic services by Vinson Lodge He died Friday at home after a long illness Surviving are his wife Eunice four daughters and ten sons and many grandchildren and great grandchildren to fifth generation

Clyde Carl McComas Prichard W Va Young Funeral Louisa Kentucky William K McComas McComas Family Vinson Lodge McComas Eunice Laura Ramster Sterling Clara Daugherty Rittman Doris Kirby Louisville Ohio Naomi McComas John Riviera Beach Fla Garland Lowell Howard Frank William Ky Clyde Medina Claude Smaithville Donald Orrville Vernon Garrett Hewlett Fallsburg Esther Flis Ruth Flale Creston

Short Council Meeting Approves Rezoning

The regular Monday night meeting saw unanimous council approval of a rezoning ordinance affecting North Man Street and Fredrick Street. The 146 acre area would convert from R2 residential to C2 for a Wilging grocery store, with remarks from Bob Wilging about serving the community and potential shopper benefits. Citizens raised concerns about speeding near the school. a stop sign at Hickin and Sauer Streets was approved. Ordinance 4851 on the city manager’s raise was discussed alongside street paving assessments for Metzger Ave Rutener Drive West Ohio Ave Hickin Ave Industry St and Rittman Ave. A flood insurance resolution was read enabling residents to obtain coverage after a waiting period. The city pool closed for the season with weekend hours remaining.

Ounen Jerri Griffith North Man Street Fredrick Street Snyder Hickin Sauer Street Robert Trimble Workman Council Smith Metzger Ave Rutener Drive Ohio Ave Hickin Ave Rittman Ave

Nineteen Teams In Tournament Labor Day Softball Event

The Annual Labor Day Softball Tournament runs September 2 3 and 4 starting daily at 1 pm. Teams from Markley s Barber Shop Rittman Harry s Bar and Grill East Cleveland Form A Tool Garfield Heights Old Mill Cleveland Village Pump Sterling B and W Rittman White Front Barberton Old Mill Tavern Cleveland Coral Gables Clawson Michigan Klesch s Bar Cleveland Brecksville Club Parma Georgia Pacific Clinton Ohio Clinton Bar Cleveland Jennings Heating Akron Joe s All Stars Akron Lawton Die Cast Michigan Ferrer s Agency Ridman and Hayes and Reagan Akron will compete with food by American Legion spaghetti dinner September 3 1130 am to 230 pm at the hall and chicken barbecue box lunches starting at 1130 am on Monday September 2 150 for adults 75 for children

Rittman White Front Barberton Old Mill Tavern Cleveland Coral Gables Clawson Michigan Klesch’s Bar Brecksville Club Parma Georgia Pacific Corporation Clinton Ohio Clinton Bar Jennings Heating Akron Joe’s All Stars Lawton Die Cast Ferrer’s Agency Ridman Hayes Reagan Ball Park American Legion

Mrs Williams Named To County Board

Mrs Lindsey Williams is appointed to the Wayne County Board of Mental Retardation to fill the unexpired term of Rew Dave Remaley. The appointment, supported by Probate Judge Ler, places Williams among county trustees and advisors. She and her husband reside in Missouri and have several children, with Williams noted as a sophomore at Coon College Potte.

Lindsey Williams Wayne County Board of Mental Retardation Dave Remaleyr Williams Missouri de Boer Om Mae di Spa Obset Akm Lindses Phomore Wome Coon College Potte Steven

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