Rittman Seniors Stage Mother Is a Freshman Comedy
Rittman High School seniors present Mother Is a Freshman this Friday at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. The three act comedy features Beverly Schaad as the widow, Carolyn Wald as Susan, Joanné Blatter as the teenage daughter, and Alberta Lance as Sylvia, with Carol Bartram, Donna Shook, Janet Gwaltney, Dora Mills, Lois Wright, Bob Burnett, Jerry Whims, Jack Williams, Howie, Curtis Robinson, and Lewis Smith in supporting roles. Tickets are sold by seniors or at the high school Friday evening.
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Rittman
Beverly Schaad
Carolyn_Wald
Susan
Naightér
Janet Gwaltney
Carrie
Dora—Mills
Clara
Scatterbrain
Lois Wright
Marge
Bob Burnett
Bobo
Bill-Duckworth
Jacki Jerry
Lewis
Smith
Michaels
Abigail ‘Abbots
Green Hall
Pointer College
Pointer
N.Y
Cahe
Stone
Carolyn Walde
Robert Burnnett
Gurtis Robinson
Amni
Curtis Robison
Lewis Smith
Dora Mills
Alberta Lance
Postmen Raise 567 15 Locally for Muscular Dystrophy Drive
Harold Craig announces total of 567.75 collected in Rittman through the Letter Carriers March for Muscular Dystrophy. Citizens are urged to send contributions via envelope in mailboxes or with carriers. The effort supports therapy and research, led by Muscular Dystrophy Associations of America with officials including Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield and NACD president William C. Doherty.
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Rittman
Harold Craig
Craig
Craid
Wayne County Garden Spot Of Ohio And Its Kind People
A personal reminiscence from a long-time Wayne County resident praising the area as productive and welcoming. The writer recalls local traditions such as Trick or Treat prizes, fashioning costumes, and memories of childhood eavesdropping, family life, and the harsh early winter and cold evenings.
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Wayne County
Ohio
U. S
State to Spend 105000 on Rittman Area Improvements
State plans for next year include 105000 in Rittman area projects as part of a highway rebuilding program funded by 500 million in highway bonds approved at the November election. State highway director Sam O Ginzell estimates 890000 for a bridge and 07 mile of Route 4 near the north, plus two bridges on Route 3 north at 604 intersection costing 15000.
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Rittman
Sam_O. Ginzell
Rittman Corporation
Rt.3
Xmas Photo Contest Sponsored by Recreation Department
The Recreation Department will sponsor a contest for Christmas photographs in three categories scenes persons or children. Entries must be Christmas themed with originality and good composition. Judges are Ralph Overholt Charles Granta and Glen Berkey. Prizes five three and two dollars in each category. Mail to Division Hall or deliver by December 31 at 5 pm.
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Recreation Department
Fquipmone
Ralph Overholt
Charles
Granta
Glen Berkey
Doylestown and Rittman Birth Announcements
Mr and Mrs Holland Bowen of Doylestown welcome a baby boy born November 29. Mr and Mrs Homer Kollert of Rittman announce a son born November 30.
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Holland Bowen
Doylestown
Homer. Kollert
Rittman
Barbara Snoddy Engaged to U S Army Corporal Tropdon
Barbara Jean Snoddy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard W Snoddy of Nellingen Germany, is engaged to Cpl James V Tropdon son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Trogdon of 107 N Main St. Barbara a Lompoc High School graduate lives in Germany. James a Rittman High School graduate enlisted January 1951 and has been stationed in Germany. No wedding date set.
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S.F.C
Richard W. Snoddy
Nellingen
Germany
Barbara Jean
James V. Tropdon
Virgil=Trogdon
Nmain St
Lompoc
Calif
Gelfatty
James
Rittman
U. S. Army
Deaths: Prank Ay Sul hrirmer longtime Conagan resident dies
Prank Ay Sul hrirmer a resident of Conagan for most of life died Tuesday in Worcester Community hospital after a three day illness. Survived by widow Mae Whitmore four sons Gerald of Akron Piatt of Frederickstown Ford of Big Prairie and Plog of Frederickstown three daughters Helen at home Mrs Martha Cehrs and Mrs Mary Soliday of Worcester and many grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at Burnivale cemetery.
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Conagan Iup
Mani Dlay
Camamr- tome _ tery
Obituary notice for Charles Hemming Chates Flemming
Charles Hemming Chates Flemming age 65 of Creston died in Daiconess Hospital Cleveland. He served in World War II and worked 40 years at Canaan Bend. He was a member of Canin Lutheran Church Knights of Pythias in Chovchanel and brother to Clarence, Alen, and other relatives. Funeral service scheduled Saturday in Jackson county.
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Chates Flemming
Creston
Daiconess
Cleveland
Eich
Ali
Heal
Sicily
Canaan Bend
Canin
Lutheran Church
Knights
Pythias
Chovchanel
Ms Sarervily
Alen Vt
Stevfing Geal
Crestan
Buarnnk
Jacksen Combtery
Mrs. J Gasser dies after long illness at home
Mrs J Gasser widow of John Wier Gasser died Friday afternoon after a ten day illness at her son Arthur Gasser’s home two and one half miles northwest of Sterling She was a resident of Malta Wd 133 years Surviving family includes daughter Mrs Elmer Zollinga of Rattmion two sons Arthur of Sterling RD and Carl of Girard eight grandchildren three stepdaughters and four stepsons She was a member of the Apostolic Church and attended services Tuesday at the Apostolic Faith church in Sterling
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Fimma Klotzie Gasser
John Wier
Arthur
Malton
Yas
Elmer Zollinga
Rattmion
Sterling
R D
Carl
Girard
Lulere
Trrandchildren
Adela Keyser
Shadyside
Minne Gikler
Claringtog
Mags Margaret
Geisser
Albert Wert
Clarington
Jacob
Valence Ae
Lansing
Mich
Clarende
Gasser
The
Apostolic Ee Nere Het Tucwlay
the Apostolic Chr
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Clergy Officiates Funeral at Local Church Cemetery
An obituary fragment notes Reverend Noah Baumin officiating the service south of Ritfman at the church cemetery, mentioning Buri as the deceased.
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Ritfman
Noah Baumin
Buri
Bernard Bartley Dies at 25 After Heart Condition
Bernard Bartley 25 died Wednesday at Wadsworth Hospital after a four week stay for a rheumatic heart condition. He lived in Creston area ten years and worked at the Boxboard Co. He leaves his father Carl Bartley of Covington. mother and siblings in Creston. a sister Margaret Baker of Bakersville. a half sister Caralvin Suppes of Creston. and brothers Darnall and Dale Suppes. He was a member of a Methodist church.
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Bernard
Red) Bartley
Wadsworth Hospital
Bartley
Ryttrhan
Gta
West Sarath Hing Ayia
Margaret Baker
Bakersvile
Caralvin Suppes
Creston
Darnall
Dale Suppes
Frederick Zurcher obituary notes long service and family
Frederick Zurcher longtime mineral services employee for 26 years, 20 in ore board work, died at home after long illness. Survived by widow Viola, four daughters Helen Chekenbeard, Ruth Zurcher, Ruth Zurcher and Mary Jacinta, 12 grandchildren, two sisters, three half brothers and three half sisters. Funeral details reference Reformed Church of Berne and listed family connections across several states.
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Uhe Reformed Church
Berne
Hit
Viola
Aniek
Pachenapuls
Bussell
Newark
Cali
Mary Jacinta
Ruth- Zurcher
Local Man Peay Robbed in Barber Shop Incident
An assault occurred near the Barber Shop on South Main Street in Barberton. Four men attacked an unidentified man, beat him unconscious, and fled with his money as bystanders and several Barberton residents witnessed the scene. Keys were found at the curb as the assailants fled into the dark streets. There was concern about drive by safety in Barberton and Akron areas.
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Peay
Albens
South Main
Emir Tien
Wits
Gulag
Dirk Sifee
Jugh-schook
Barberton
Akron
Legion Theatre Sponsors First Area Christmas Party
The American Legion unit hosting the event at Upanw on Saturday December 6 plans gifts for Ritumin and nearby districts. Volunteers will distribute baskets and toys to needy children and show a Christmas carol screen and cartoons.
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Upanw
American Legion
Conyjung Tan
Diana
Alt Havertts
thildren_of
Legion
Ciarol
American ‘Legion
Sco
Unclear Text Summary of Religious Service Schedule
Fragmentary report describes a prayer event led by Rev Charles Ashmany at a church, with mention of a weather forecast affecting attendance and a following day gathering. Names and places are incomplete or garbled.
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Ritua Pimorsity
Dee
Charles Ashmany
Iire
Chrcir Sant Pres
Indians Win Again in Home Bout 66 to 66
Rittman defeated Norton High School on their home court with a 66 to 66 scoreline in a closely contested matchup.
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Rittman
Norton High School
Vna Esese— Pai Teh Mehto
Indians Beat Shreve In Opening Game
Rittman High School opened its basketball season with an 83 62 victory over Shreve. The Indians show a quick, five lettermen lineup led by Whims Duckworth Howe Lam bert Chanal and McConnell. Final score RHS 83 SHS 62 with reserves dropping to Shreve juniors 34 2.
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Indians
Shreve
Redmen
Rittman
R.H.S
Jerry Whims
Bill Duckworth
Dwain
Howe
LoErie—Hardrove
Robert Chanal
Jim Aunraar Wah
Bob Chenal
Jerry Lambert
Finden
Jerry y_ Whims
Dwain Howell
Gene McConnell
Don Walker
Ene Nardgrove
Bob Wallace
Rex Gott
Rich Siders
Norton
Nloalythen-Asioul
RWS
Raundi
Bill
Duckworth
Zimmerman
qur_ de cerlueaders
Police News Reckless Driving Fines Tallied
Charles Short was fined 20 dollars and costs for reckless driving. Ing Robinsahi paid 10 dollars and costs on a related abt charge. Homer Strub faced 10 dollars and costs plus three days in jail for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Robert Roth 15 dollars and costs for intoxication. James Massie received 40 dollars and costs for reckless driving. James Armstrong faced 10 dollars and costs for an unclear count.
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Charles Short
Ing Robinsahi
Homer Strub
Robert Roth
James Massie
Sharad
Gosus Tee
Jae Massie
James Armstrong
Gosis
Faee
Thursday Evening Dance at Diversion Hall
Thursday evening dance at Diversion Hall features Addie Pauls orchestra for high school students and adults. The event runs from 8 to 12 with round and square dancing as part of a series under the recreation commission, and attendance remains strong with a call for more adults to join.
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Dee
Addie Paul's
Diverseem-Hertl
Liyar
Thompson
Garden Club Meeting At Mrs Bachman's Home
Miton Garden Club plans a Monday December 7 gathering at 7 pm at the home of Mrs Freda Bachman. Roll call will be a Christmas quotation. A covered dish dinner will be served with co-hostesses Mrs Paul Maithach and Mrs W C Latice assisting.
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Garden Club
Miton
Iite
Freda
Bachman
Paul Maithach
W.-C-Latice
Area Honor Roll Adds 343 Servicemembers From Rittman Lands
Local paper lists 343 names from Rittman and nearby towns added to the area Honor Roll. The piece names many servicemen and women from Daylestown Creston Sterling Marshallville, and surrounding communities, with notes on how to submit photos and details for future lists.
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Surroupaing
mans-Daylestown
Orstony
Vis
Nenca World
mimnes_com
Rittman
Daglestown
Sterling
Marshallville
Framn Ceeston
Smithville
Easton -Now-wasnes-aded
Wayne Ambrose
Pan Ball
Joseph — Gardaces
Walter Flynn
Dimes
Georgey' Cer Gumilarovic
Don Hounkty
Vance Jameson
Robert Jellers
Howard Thivelyt
Frank Whister
Maria Pe Marble
Nelson Ib Milford
Clarent Noble
Donal Noble
Billy Selbee
18 Shelly
Reobert Snider
Jack Stull
Community Church Groups Plan Christmas Activities
A flurry of church affiliated clubs and parish groups announce Christmas events. Three Arts Club and women's societies schedule meetings and program duties through December 3. Luncheons, dinners, and gift exchanges accompany church socials led by Mary Brey Phebe Fredrik and others.
Wesleyan Missionaries to Meet at Mrs Byrdson Home
A church group plans a Thursday gathering for foreat l and hame Missionary relays. The Pie Wesleyan Missionary treaty will be hosted at the home of Mrs Vir go Snyderson for tossed prayers and cloth display.
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asuerPlavers
Wadsworth to West Genesee Football Gate Receipts Listed
The Rilfman Athletic Association reports season income from five football games totaling receipts from Wadsworth 10.25 Millersboro 562.19 Doylestown 904.25 West Genuga 214.60 Dalton 177.97 plus 152.83 from other sources. Expenditures include transportation 195.00 athletic supplies 1 248.71 guarantees to teams 409.07 printing 71.85 shoe repair 50.00 and electric 15.07.
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Theorie Fron
Tiwet
W. MH
Hivuenstein
TFT
Rilfman Athletic Association
Vansigus
Wadsworth
Millersboro
Doylestown
West Genuga
Dalton
Thie Association Cio Eine Con Alee Ee
Masons Install Officers Tuesday In Ohio Lodge
Carl W. Ellen hosts installation services for the State of Ohio Masons in 1935 Wooster resident A ndratidil mister of the masons. Officers installed include David Prisdetick as worshipful master Marvin Haurman senior warden Dob Nrelwents junior warden Leonard Over secretary Robert Jones treasurer Robert Bodager senior thoth and Raymond Mullet junior clown
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Carl W. Ellenwel
Kihawaad
Wooster
Masons
State of Ohio
Weedie Sea Rattimant Lodge
Stortrwice
David Prisdetick
Marvin Haurman
Dob Nrelwents
Ohio Boxboard shows higher nine month employment
The Ohio Boxboard reports 1810 employees for the nine months ending October 1953, up 82 from a year earlier. The Public Relations department released the figure after an inquiry by the Rittman Press, noting the plant’s consistently high employment and production relative to the national boxboard industry.
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Ohio
Pantysiss
National Boxboard Association
The
Ee of Directors
Jibs Allonal
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Whims
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Leedy
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Wiliam C. Trool
Guy E .Wellman
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Three Arts Clube
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Phebe Fredrik
Hb C.jrotwll
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Sionary Society
Senor Missionary Council of the First Brethren _ Church
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Ola Podrida Club
Nellie Shook
Pearl Clippinger
Anna ‘Norton
Ethel Hauénstein
Florence Osborne
Margaret Benek
Gannie Tompkins
Ruth Lckhart
Pat O'Brien
Joanne Carol Hilty
W. W. Hilty
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