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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1966
Page
3
The American Cancer Society joins the Rittman United Fund last week, signaling a new approach to local charity drives. The move preserves the ACS educational program while aligning joint fundraising to support all charities in Wayne County, including a potential Heart 3 partnership.
Dear Editor, a Rittman cultural tour to the Cleveland Museum of Art was enjoyed by 21 locals led by coaches thanking host families. The group visited Saint Charles Church Parma the Farmer's Market and the John L Severance collection featuring The Stag Hunt by Lucas Cranach the Elder.
The author rails against Johnson era influence peddling, citing the President's Club and lavish gifts from Anheuser Busch and Brown & Root. He argues politics risks a new Dark Age if leaders trade favors for power, urging service over self-interest and discreet influence for public good.
A teacher from Concord attends a writers retreat in New Hampshire where Linda Phelan seeks critique on her stories and a New York agent's failure is noted. The piece recalls chalet life with meals, rooms, rules, and a 10 acre setting, and the author hopes to return to write next year.
Union members at Rittman High School auditorium ratified the PCA contract Monday night by a 490 to 184 vote. Negotiations with Local 150 began mid July after Local 150 defeated a Teamsters challenge for PCA workers bargaining rights.
Twelve classmates helped Ron Gasser son of Mr and Mrs W B Gasser 211 West Sunet celebrate his 17th birthday. They were treated to a steak supper at Williams Restaurant with all the trimmings. Sister Sandy and his parents also attended. Gifts were presented.
Mae Berry ends eight week western visit with Himes family in Seattle and Victoria. They plan a Chicago relocation after Himes is promoted to captain with United Air Lines. Patsy Keltz and Karen Rhoads from Creston vacationed in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Congressman John Ashbrook sponsors a bill that would fine up to 10000 dollars and impose a 10 year prison term on members of the Communist Party and allied groups linked to Cleveland’s Hough riots. The measure cites the Cuyahoga Grand Jury report and argues existing laws are outdated for indicting these groups.
Annual teacher orientation breakfast will be held Friday at 8 15 in Evangelical United Brethren Church dining hall. About 70 teachers, local business reps, school principals and administrators, plus students, are invited with 115 to be served by the Parent Teacher Association. James Van Gilder, former Rittmanite and new Stow High principal, will speak on What is a Teacher. The theme is Three Cheers for Education.
Floyd E Croft 65 of Rittman RD 1 died Saturday after a long illness. A service is set for 3 p.m. at Hilliard Funeral Home Wadsworth with burial in Chestnut Hill Cemetery Doylestown. Surviving are wife Marie daughters Dolores and Mrs Maurice Simpson son William a brother Clyde Croft four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Potential fire hazards noted in cluttered storage areas urging disposal of rubbish and safe handling of stored items.
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