04 Dec 1958
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1958
Page
1
The board reviewed the recreation program after council criticism. Recreation Director Homer Pyle earns 3600 annually, and the board will not seek a salary cut. The program runs 9500 yearly, funded mainly by a five year tax levy.
The Rittman Board of Public Affairs will discontinue water service after five days’ notice to any property in arrears on water and sewer bills. Chair John Zivick says prompt payment is expected as the town bears the service cost. Delinquents must settle balances plus turnoff/turnon charges at City Hall. office hours are 9–12 and 1–5, Monday through Friday. For details call (557).
The Rogues’ Hollow History and Legends book expands its coal mine list from 46 to 52 with new engravings and a lime kiln, coke ovens, and revised railroad routes. Five new mines Liebr Miner Bros Herwick Walsh and Stall recount local lore. Sale begins Saturday Dec 6 for 3.00 at multiple outlets with mail orders offered.
Services conducted Thursday afternoon at Gillman Funeral Home for Mrs Clella V Underwood 64 of 23 Lane St. She died Monday afternoon at Wadsworth Municipal Hospital after a brief illness Born October 25 1894 in Subur West Virginia she came to Newton Falls in 1940 lived in Rittman 13 years Married 1909 to Homer Underwood who survives Also surviving two sons Kenneth of Kailensho Ky Shelby of Armington NM one brother Porter A Smith of West Union WV and five grandchildren A daughter Celia preceded in 1922 Rev J W Plummer officiated Interment in Rittman Cemetery.
The Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club sponsored a scholarship benefit program that raised 240 dollars Tuesday night. Co chairs Mrs Neil Milford and Mrs Paul Canter reported the total and praised volunteers for the effort.
James Robertson, 72, a former Rittman resident and retired railroad engineer, was awarded 25000 dollars in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday. He said an iron bar fell from a track and struck the car he rode in 1955. The Hanna Division of Pittsburgh Consolidated Coal Co. owned the truck involved. Robertson, now living in Florida, was represented by Rhonemus and Dalbey.
A fire at 109 West Hill Monday night burned Scott Lane, who worked in a garage owned by John Perry. Gasoline ignition caused the burns. Lane was taken to Wadsworth Hospital with arm injuries and will stay several days. Little property damage occurred. Earlier, firemen were called to 58 Thonen Street, James Armstrong home, where smoke was found but no damage was reported.
The annual Christmas musicale will be held next Thursday December 11 at 7 30 p m Featuring fifth and sixth grade students from First St high school and West Hill with fourth graders from North St First St and West Hill plus the high school choir and concert band Directors are Mrs Carolyn Warren and Eugene Sharick Seventeen selections will be performed Band Parents hold two bake sales before and after the concert Donations for the sale are due by 6 p m in disposable containers per Mrs Karl Melenbacker.
The All American Red Heads, famed women’s basketball troupe, will perform in Rittman on December 19 as the main attraction sponsored by the Rittman Boosters Club. A local all star team from the basketball league will oppose them with a preliminary game planned.
The council studies charter government in preparation for Rittman possibly becoming a city after the 1960 census. A charter is a basic law defining organization, powers, and procedures, giving “home rule” and more local control than state law. There are three charter forms used in Ohio, with a council-manager option favored by unofficial Rittman surveys.
Cub Scouts announce their Family Christmas Party will be held December 18 at 6 20 p.m at the American Legion Home. The event was moved from December 11 as previously announced last week.
Community members split on the snow storm with adults frustrated by driving conditions while children enjoyed sledding at Clover Street Hill. Bobby Riggs led a six-pusher crew racing down the slope amid six inches of drifting snow that trapped a car on North S1, illustrating the mischief and misery of the weather.
Inexperience and a poor start left the Indians trailing 14-5 after the first quarter and 28-17 at halftime in a 51-46 defeat to Smithville. Rich Williams and Al Selbee sparked a late charge, but Smithville's balance held. The setback came on the Indian home floor with another game vs Norton planned Saturday and a Tuesday date at Wadsworth.
Citizens are asked to nominate candidates for the Most Distinguished Citizens contest run by the Rittman Chamber of Commerce. A $10 prize for the writer and a $50 Government bond for the winner will be awarded. Nominations close January 10 with judging January 15 at the chamber annual meeting.
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