03 Dec 1959
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1959
Page
1
Audrey H. Brewster was granted a divorce from John Brewster on cruelty and neglect grounds. She receives custody of four minor children, $100 monthly support, and household goods. Married in 1938, Mrs. Brewster was represented by Christian E. Rhonemus.
Saturday marks the final day to purchase tickets for a $1,000 Merchants drawing. Winning numbers will be drawn Monday at the Ohio Fuel Gas office and published in the Rittman Press. Forty five prizes include top prize of $209 in script money redeemable at participating stores.
The Chamber of Commerce invites nominations for the Most Distinguished Citizen in Rittman for 1959. Deadline is January 10. The winner receives a $50 savings bond at the annual meeting January 21. Nominating letters should detail volunteer work. a three judge panel will select the winner.
Doylestown plans only a small annexation, rejecting the Planning Commission proposal for 2.5 square miles. Council cites funds and landowner opposition. Immediate goal is land between Gate Street and Calaboone Road north of the village. planners favor broader expansion south of town toward Dohner's Lake for manufacturing potential.
Postmaster H. W. Mongey reports a likely record year for Christmas mail while card flow mirrors last year and gift parcel shipping lags. He urges early sending of distant parcels by Air Parcel Post, secure packing, full recipient addresses, legible labeling, and returning addresses.
Ohio Edison will erect new street lights citywide under a contract signed by the council. Howard Longworth of Edison says the brighter, more modern system is being installed by Collier Construction Company of Elyria with completion slated for December 24.
Mrs Blanche Eilena Ray 50 of Doylestown RD died November 24 at Akron General Hospital after a brief illness Born in Barberton she lived here all her life She was a member of Barberton Nazarene Church and Doylestown Rebekah Lodge Survived by husband Fred three sons Robert Marshallville James Doylestown and Don at home her mother Zella Graham Barberton sister Ruth Beck Chicago seven grandchildren Rev Paul E Baxter Jr officiated Friday Monbarren Funeral Home burial Chestnut Hill Cemetery
The National Council of Catholic Women Wooster Deanery will meet December 9 at 12 noon at St Marys Church Wooster for a covered dish luncheon and Christmas party. Door prizes will be awarded and members should bring toilet articles for gift bags for the Apple Creek party December 20 at 2 30 pm No Deanery meetings are planned for January or February.
Santa Claus visits in Ritt Town on Friday December 11 from 9 am to 9 pm. The event includes an animated 75-foot sleigh and reindeer float, sponsored by the Rittman Chamber of Commerce. He meets children in schools in the morning and then greets the public at the south end.
The Rut eman Press will forward Letters to Santa Claus this week. Children request army gear, bikes, toys, and a hunting knife set. Santa will visit in front of the Rittman Savings Bank from afternoon to 9 pm with candy canes from the bank and festive lights. Chamber of Commerce leaders and William Davis hope this annual visit grows, funded by local businessmen.
Henry L. Conover of 210 North Seneca Street Rittman died at home Monday morning November 30 from a cardiac rupture. Born in Columbia Kentucky he moved to Rittman 33 years ago and retired after 28 years with Ohio Boardboard Company. Survived by wife Bessie two daughters Helen Mohler and Mary Ellen Stewart a son Marshall a sister Noh Jones and three grandchildren. Services were at Gillman Funeral Home Rittman with burial in Rittman Cemetery officiated by Joe B. Thompson.
Richard L. Williams reports campaign expense of 5 dollars to Wayne County Elections Board with December 18 deadline. Beverly June Brown, daughter of William A. Brown, is in Bob Jones University Oratorio Society which will present Verdi Mangoni Requiem December 11. David L. Lambert recently promoted in U S Army Finance after Ford Motor Co. service. Community groups announce bake sale December 4 at Rittman Savings Bank and a covered dish dinner at Entre Nous Club. Birth announced for Jonathan Lee Lehman on December 1. Three Arts Club Christmas party scheduled with baked goods exchange. Stepfield Pharmacy hosts annual Christmas party with attendees listed.
Over 300 students from Rittman High School Music Department will perform in the PTA Christmas Musicale in the school gym Thursday December 1 at 8 p.m. Grades 4 through 12 join the elementary choir cadet band mixed chorus high school concert band girls glee club and both ensembles. A pre band fourth grade group will play flutaphones. Directed by Mrs. Carolyn Warren and Eugene Shurick the program features more than 20 numbers with narration by the speech class. Admission is free and the public is invited.
Mrs Ralph Krabill of 31 Sheldon Avenue was elected worthy matron of the Eastern Star Rittman Chapter. Elected for the coming year are Len Over as worthy patron Ruth Stone associate matron Craig McCartney associate patron Mrs Emma Houghlan secretary Mrs Hazel Strickland treasurer Lillie Buss conductress and Mrs Mary Williams associate conductress Installation of all officers will be at the next regular meeting December 10.
The Rittman Fireman’s Auxiliary will hold its election meeting on December 8. Pecan halves packaged for sale to fund activities were offered at the meeting on November 24. The club donated a Thanksgiving turkey and food basket to a local family and plans a Christmas food and toy basket for another needy family.
Wayne County Common Pleas jury refused a 2950 dollar damage request by Buckeye Union Casualty Co of Columbus against George Mott of Creston RD 1. The insurer had paid 2950 to Benny H Boreman for a collision with Motts car after asserting Mott was left of center at a hill crest. Attorneys Grosjean for the company Logee and Lehman for Mott. Judge John D. Pincura presided.
Doylestown resident Denzel Clevenger sues Akron driver Jay W. Shelly for 5000 alleging rear end collision at Ohio 18 and 9 east of Medina on Nov 15 1957. The suit parallels a second suit totaling 30000 by Rubhle Clevenger Utica Ohio for injuries including unconsciousness facial and neck injuries and a fractured hip from the same accident.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Plahuta welcomed a girl on December 2. Mr and Mrs Paul Adkins welcomed a son on December 1. Mr and Mrs Donald Holm welcomed a son on December 1.
Col D E Crago of the Wooster Post outlined an immediate recruiting push for the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Openings exist for post duty patchers and recruit patrolmen with two paths: cadet dispatcher or direct entry to the academy. Applicants must meet age height weight and moral standards and may apply weekdays 8 am to 4 pm at the State Patrol Office Route 30 West of Wooster.
Rittman Boy Scouts led by assistant scoutmaster Willard Hilty will join the Fifth Annual Jamboree July 22 to 28 in Colorado Springs. Attendees from Rittman include Jerry Emch Toby Faber Gary Gardiner Scott Hilty Rollin Jones Jr Erik Kinch Jim Landis David Semler and Dick Simonton. A total of 53200 boys nationwide will attend the camp 280 Scouts from the Akron Area Council have signed up for the event.
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