Local births and social notices in Wooster area
A roundup of births in the Wooster region includes Gary Nolan Robinette born Nov 26 at Wooster Community Hospital weighing 8 lb 15 oz to Mr and Mrs James Robinette. Karen Annette born Nov 22 at Orrville Osteopathic Hospital weighing 7 lb 10 oz to Mr and Mrs Roger Everett of Sterling. Other items note family events, visits, and upcoming engagements across area residents with names and dates through the week.
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James Robinette
Rittman Rfd
Wooster Community Hospital
Gary Nolan
Robinette
Wilma
Raymond
Allen
Norman
Danny
Roger
Everett
Sterling
Karen Annette
Orrville Osteopathic Hospital
Virgil
Ronnie Long
Marshallville
Install Officers Tuesday at Carl W Ellenwood Lodge 715
Carl W Ellenwood Lodge 715 F and AM will install officers on Tuesday December 9 at 7 30 p m New officers include Don Niehaus WM Ken Kelby SW Murial Jordan JW Bill Forrer secretary Jack Jameson treasurer Bob VanDeventer chaplain Stan Lynch D and Harry Walker Tyler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Ellenwood
F&am
Don Niehaus
Ken Kelbly
Murial Jordan
Bill Forrer
Jack Jameson
Bob VanDeventer
Stan Lynch
Harry Walker
Tyler
Kenneth N. Lance 60 Rites Held at First Brethren Church
Services were held for Kenneth N. Lance age 60 of 100 North Third who died after a two week illness at Orrville Osteopathic Hospital. He worked 42 years at Packaging Corporation of America and leaves wife June two daughters and five brothers with 11 grandchildren. Burial in Rittman Cemetery. Gillman Funeral Home handled arrangements with Rev. Charles Tuvenner officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Brethren Church
Kenneth N. Lance
North Third
Orrville Osteopathic Hospital
Lance
Sterling
Packaging Corporation of America
June
Dennis
Rittman
Virginia Leaf
Winona Lake
Ind
Alberta Longworth
Grand Rapids
Mich
Willis
Ora
Vernon
St. Charles
Jay
Creston
Forest of Mont Clair
Calif
Anson Raymond
Carl
Gillman Funeral Home
Charles Tuvener
Rittman Cemetery
Orrville Osteopathic Hospital Announces $2.3 Million Expansion
The Orrville Community Osteopathic Hospital Board approves a 2.3 million expansion with four new surgery suites an updated ICU expanded emergency rooms and 100 additional beds. Ground breaking is planned for early spring with Mollilieu Ross and Roberts architects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrville Community Osteopathic Hospital
M. A. Martin
Al Imhoff Elected President as City Council Swears In
After swearing in new members, City Council certified local tax rates with Rittman rates totaling 512 mills. The council urged revenue changes as income tax support falls short of state and charter requirements. Bradford outlined steps to amend the charter, noting 60 percent support needed for income tax changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrville
Rittman
Wadsworth - Rittman Hospital
County
Ethel Parker Council
Carl Bradford
Ohio
Bradford
Council
Daughter of Rittmanites Services Held in New London
Services were Saturday in New London Connecticut for Mrs Jeanne Southworth 45 daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Grant She died Thursday at Yale New Haven Medical Center where she had been a patient for five weeks A native of Smithville she was a World War II veteran serving as a corporal in the Womens Army Corps She and her husband Douglas S Southworth operated the Latch string Restaurant in Niantic Conn She was a vice president of the corpora l In addition to her parents and husband she is survived by two sons Bryan Lee and Brett Alan both at home a daughter Candice J also of the home and one brother Gerald L Grant of Rittman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Jeanne Southworth
Charles Grant
Fairlawn
Yale-New Haven Medical Center
Smithville
Womens Army Corps
Douglas S. Southworth
Niantic
Death of John E. Ryneer in Medina county car train crash
John E. Ryneer 27 of Wadsworth died when his car collided with a train at the Ohio 162 and B&O junction south of Medina. Survived by wife Bonnie L and children John Edward Can di Jo Anne, parents Mr and Mrs George Ryneer, grandparents and many siblings. Burial at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Wadsworth. Brother Paul Carson officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth
John E. Ryneer
Doylestown
Seville
Ryneer
Ohio 162
B&o
Medina
Bonnie L
Candi
Jo Anne
John Edward
Helen Ryneer
George Ryneer
Chamber Announces Prizes for Best Christmas Decorations
The Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday morning and outlined plans for a Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Chamber. Each merchant will be responsible for decorating their own place of business.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Rittman High to hosts Christmas program and awards
Rittman High School vocal group and instrumental department present a Christmas program Sunday December 14 at 3 p.m. in the gym with no admission. Carolyn Warren and Dennis Antram direct. Downtown merchants and Shopping Center shops decorate. Three $50 awards for best decorated home church and business. Jan 29 set for annual banquet and Citizen of the Year selection. Nomination letters to Mrs Kenneth Hilty Box 336 Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman High School
Carolyn Warren
Dennis Antram
Rittman
Roger Hessidence
John Lehman
Kenneth Hilty
c/o Chamber of Commerce
Three Arts Club Donates to Youth Center
The Three Arts Club met at Mrs. Frank Hisem’s home and voted to donate $150 to the youth center. A Christmas music program by the Choralettes of Ryttman High School featured the meeting, with Mrs. Allan Broadhurst presenting a talk on Madonnas and displaying her collection. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Lindsey Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Arts Club
Frank Hisem
Fifteen boys join Cub Scout Pack 3400 at Milton church
Fifteen boys were welcomed into Cub Scout Pack 3400 at Milton United Presbyterian Church. Names include Jerry Osborn Eddie Snoddy Terry Goodman Mark Wilson Cletis Adkins Matt Adams Ricky Brown Tompson Donald Baker Scott Freed Andrew McCray Harold Snell Brian Jackson Mike Nieman Mike Siders and Denny Cleckner. Awards honored Den leaders and badge recipients while a charity drive collected 1120 Goodwill bags and two bicycles. Next den meeting is Thursday December 18.
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Milton United Presbyterian Church
Jerry Osborn
Eddie Snoddy
Terry Goodman
Mark Wilson
Cletis Adkins
Matt Adams
Ricky Brown Tompson
Donald Baker
Scott Freed
Andrew McCray
Harold Snell
Brian Jackson
Mike Nieman
Mike Siders
Denny Cleckner
Goodwill Industries
Den
Allen Emerson
Denner
Ray Clifton
Edgar Bauer
Mike Litman
Ricky Lively
Dana _ Lycans
Scott Rosenberg
Bobby Morrison
Leslie Katona
Jeff Katona
Jim
Two Students Receive Honors at Akron ROTC
James E Felix of Rittman RD1 has been named one of four distinguished Air Force ROTC cadets at the University of Akron for superior performance in the campus officer training corps. Amy Pope of Rittman RD is a new member of the Air Force Angels and received her Angel Flight cap during recent ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E Felix
Joseph S&s. Felix
Rittman
University of Akron
Akron University
Norman P Auburn
Auburn
Amy Pope
John T Pope
Air Force Angels
Hershman Garden And Supply Expands In Rittman
Hershman Garden and Supply Company breaks ground for a new 60 by 178 foot warehouse and showroom on South Main Street in Rittman. Charles Hershman cites friendly locals as rationale. The firm, a top distributor for Hahn Eclipse gear, will relocate with 8 000 square feet of warehouse and a 30 by 27 showroom plus offices and shop. Marvin Snyder leads parts and repair. Orin Rufener is general contractor. move-in planned by January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hershman
Hershman’s Garden and Supply
Allan Broadhurst
Rittman Area Industrial Development Corporator
Marvin Snyder
Hershman’e
Hershman Garden and Supply Company
Rittman
Hahn-Eclipse
Mhahn-Eclipse
Atlas
Briggs-Stratton
Parker, Button
Tecumseh
Kohler
Hershman
Rittman Area Industrial Development Corporation
South Main Street
South Main
Hershman’s
Orin Rufener
Junior Mothers Club Meeting Planned With Christmas Program
Junior Mothers Club will meet Wednesday at 8:30 am at Rittman Savings Bank. Special Christmas program planned. Hostesses are Mrs. Fred Winkler, Mrs. Carl Yoho, Mrs. Roy Ramsier, and Mrs. Clarence Graber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Mothers Club
Rittman Savings Bank
Fred Winkler
Carl Yoho
Roy Ramsier
Clarence Graber
Monday’s meeting opens December coverage
A brief notice indicates Monday’s meeting is the first of December with continuation on Page 2. The readable fragment mentions a local gathering and signals fuller reporting in the continuation.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit Hosts Wayne Council Meeting
Plan Marshallville unit of the American Legion Auxiliary hosted the Wayne County Council meeting with Dora Wright presiding. Minnie Bodager led the program and volunteers described gifts for veterans at Brecksville Hospital, including delivery, wrapping, and mailing duties. A white elephant sale will raise funds for hospital needs such as terry cloth bibs and writing materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshallville
American Legion Auxiliary
Wayne County Council of American Legion Auxiliary
Dora Wright
Wayne County Council
Minnie Bodager
Brecksville Veterans Hospital
Robert Wonster
Brecksville Hospital
Harvest Art Show draws about 600 attendees and awards
The Harvest Art Show sponsored by the Fine Arts Foundation closed Sunday after a successful run. About 600 people visited with 68 adults entering exhibits including 19 from Rittman. First place winners included Carl Rastorfer in prints and in figure drawing and landscape, Chris Tine Blough in design, and Linda Wilson in experimental and assemblage. The Best of Show was Pioneer Trail Farm by Lorrain Kuhlen. The Foundation bought two paintings totaling 45 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Fine Arts Foundation
Russell Frey
Rittman
Carl Rastorfer
Christine Blough
Linda Wilson
Pioneer Trail Farm
Lorrain Kuhlen
Ravenna
John Delagrange
Packaging Corporation of America
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Nadine Trogdon
Tom Jenkins
Tanya Muzyczka
John Taylor
Nancy Pickens
Bruce Stiner
Joni Gillman
Robbie Ditch
Mary Ann McCaffrey
Tom Horner
Jon Killough
Ralph “Beery
Sandy Zollinger
Jeff Steiner
Pauline Wallace
Kay Beery
Monroe Miller
Charles McCoy
William Tasker
Mary Melenbacker
Etheleen Allenbaugh
Jonathan Gasser
Doug Howell
Russell Coffman
Gary Wilson
Ned Long
Ken West
Wayne Lee Kasserman
Lawrence Cline
Jeff
Chauncey
Buck
Edna Cline
Ronnie Cline
Irene Blatter
West Hill
Irene
Robert Gillman
Norman Winkler
Vernon Holland
Clare E. Blough
Tom Gwaltney
Harry Maurer
Kenneth Lance
Mid-County
Santa Claus
Santa
al Imhoff
Rittmanites
John Ryneer
Rick Keenan
Rick Kollert
Craig Oplinger
Danny McGorry
Jim Lance
David Burkhart
Darrell Burkhart
Bernie Ball
Alan Curren
Denny Telford
Karolyn Kollert
Larry van Cant
Albert Screen Print Company
Barberton
James E. Larsen
Plan Party
James Larsen
Larry VanCant
Screen Print Company
Franklin Bates
Sandy Hook
Joyce Hartzler
Ethel Bigler
Anna Norton
Ada Davis
Ben Bodager
Ken Osborne
Harvey Johnson
Lindsey Williams
Russell Prey
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