Rittman Ladies Fire Auxiliary Toy Drive and Local Notices
The Rittman Ladies Fire Auxiliary sponsors toy donation boxes at Ben Franklin and Conley for the needy with gifts of new and used toys and wrapping paper. Drop boxes accept toys, large items at the fire department Thursdays 6 30 to 7 00 P M. The drive runs to December 16. The junior class plans a paper drive December 13 with curb bundles and pickups by calling 925-1163. Also reports a family trip to Louisiana and hospital news, a birth at Barberton Citizens Hospital November 5, and upcoming community meetings and events including club sessions and a basketball game between Rittman Indians and Northwestern.
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Rittman Ladies Fire Auxiliary
Ben Franklin
Conley
Rittman Fire Department
Junior Mothers Club
Wayne Savings and Loan
Rotary Club
United Methodist Church
Buckeye Garden Club
Rittman Public Library
Rittman Indians
Northwestern
American Legion Auxiliary
Fireman's Auxiliary
Booster Club
Eastern Road
Rittman
Larry Matheny
N. Seneca
Medina—County
Robert Rood
Hatfield Road
North First Street
Lions Back Eye Research District 13 G Donation Summary
Lions District 13 G including Rittman clubs donated 11,237.25 to eye research this year, part of 111,279.53 by ten districts statewide. Disbursements went to Ohio State Stat 30,000, University of Cincinnati 22,500, Case Western Reserve 35,000, Ohio State College of Optometry 15,000, Toledo Medical School 7,500. Overall Lions have given 1,115,876 to Eye Research since 1952.
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Ohio
University of Cincinnati
Case Western Reserve
Ohio State College of Optometry
Toledo Medical School
Lions Clubs
Rittman Plans Parks Renaming to Honor Pioneers
The Centennial Commission proposed naming three parks and installing bronze plaques for pioneers Martin Fritz William Doyle and E J Young. A July 2 bicentennial pageant I Love America will feature a 100 voice choir and orchestra.
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Rittman
Martin Fritz
William Doyle
E. J. Young
Rutman
America
Football Stadium
Chris Hall
Mickey Shankland
Robert Stoll
Medina Industry To Relocate In Rittman
Promotional Fixtures Inc. plans to move its operation from Medina to the old Boise Cascade plant in Rittman within three months, adding about 25 jobs and expanding in two to three years. Anthony Tricumi said the move aims to tap local labor and the environment, with openings in wood metalwork graphic arts and sales. Jim Tricomi notes growth at about 25 percent with plans to make one of a kind displays for trade shows in the future.
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Promotional Fixtures Inc
PFI
Medina
Rittman
PPIGS
Anthony Tricomi
Big City
Boise- Cascade
Bob
Ben Bodager
PFI Tricomi
Art Weve
Tricomi
Jim Tricommi
Anthony
Jim Tricomi
Duribers
Avigae
Europe
United States
Tricomis
Ohio
Masons Elect Davis Master at Rittman Lodge
Robert C. Davis of 105 N. 3rd will be installed December 6 as Master of Carl W. Ellenwood Masonic Lodge No. 715 in Rittman. Davis, a 27 year Mason and department manager at the First National Bank of Akron, will be installed by Carl Ellenwood, namesake and Grand Master of Ohio.
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Robert C. Davis
N. 3Rd
Carl W. Ellenwood
Masonic
Rittman
Davis
Carl Ellenwood
Rittman Lodge
Grand Lodge of Ohio
First National Bank of Akron
William Parker
Hamie Jackson
Don Jameson
William Forrer
Robert van Devender
Frank Maceroi
Kenneth van Sickle
Ryler Harry Walker
Clyde McCray
McCray
Lodge
Bicentennial Silver Coin Set Offered By Chippewa Valley Bank
Chippewa Valley Bank announces sale of the U S Mint Bicentennial Silver Coin Set. The 40 percent silver uncirculated trio features the 1776 1976 double date designs, with presentation packaging and a Treasury contest based reverse. Available at bank offices.
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Chippewa Valley Bank
U.S. Mint
Congress
Senior Citizens Hold Dinner in Rittman
The Rittman senior citizens plan a covered dish dinner on December 10 at 12 30 p.m. in the American Legion Hall. Each guest over 60 is invited and asked to bring a covered dish and table service.
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Rittman
American Legion Hall
Theft and break-ins reported in Rittman area
Items stolen include audio gear from RHS such as a 150 watt stereo turner and a tape recorder, plus a three year old beagle from 734 South Main Street. Break-ins at Goodhart Service Station yielded candy, change, and cash. Stolen motorcycles and vandalism also noted, with several incidents under investigation by Rittman Police.
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Stetson Wipperman
Rittman Police
South Main Street
Goodhart
Ken Schauwecker
Dallas Saunders
N. Seneca Street
Rittman
Rittman Police Department
Rittman Council Deliberates REA Recognition Meeting
After a closed executive session, the Rittman City Council discussed REA recognition with representative Thomas Palecek. The REA item will appear on the December 15 regular agenda as council weighs terms and working conditions.
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Rittman City Council
Rittman Employees Association
Thomas Palece
REA
Palecek
Rittman
Warren Hardgrove
Council
Hardgrove
Larry Moedt
Mayor Hall
Coun
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Dettle Hilsheimer
Bernie Owen
Louisiana
Shreveport
New Orleans
Jeff Yoho
Debbie Jackson
Norma Saylor
Jane McComas
James Robert
Barberton Citizens Hospital
Karl Melenbacker
Garland McComas
Welcome Wagon Club
Lions Back Eye Research
Lew K Burnett
W H Hauenstein
Fritz
Martin Fritz Memorial
Doyle
Rittman Cemetery
Rittman Road
E J. Young
Central Park
E J Young
Young
Wayne County
Lindsey Williams
Continental Congress
Great Britain
Williams
Bob Bodager
Boise-Cascade
Masons
Robert Davis
Chippewa Bank
Treasury. Department
RHS
Carolyn Warren
Cilpersons
Deloris Wright
Elmer Smith
Carl Bradford
Lynn Beaumont
Judy Emery
Muriel Jordan
Ash Hall
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