Rittman Mayor Names Attendee for New York Dinner
At a Monday city council session Mayor Ashton Hall announced Clarence Kunkiler will attend the Ohio Appreciation dinner in New York City Tuesday. Hall, who invited by Governor Rhodes, risks political exposure mid flight over the Alleghenies, joking he is a Democrat. Also noted is the illness recovery of Lewis K. Burnett at Orrville Dunlap Hospital.
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Ashton Hall
Clarence Kunkiler
Ohio
New York City
Hall
Rittman
Rhodes
Alleghenies
Lewis K. Burnett
North Fifth
Orrville Dunlap Hospital
Sheen
Births and notices from Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital
Birth announcements list Jacqueline Lenore Jarrell born November 21 weighing four pounds twelve ounces at Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital with sister Jolenna Ann. Jeannie Ray Dietry born November 25 at the same hospital. Belated birthdays for Kenneth Lance Nita Brickel Don Hawkins and Wesley Speicher. Anniversary for Bert and Mrs Wallace. Mrs Howard Britton to be released from hospital this week. Parents: Lindsey Jarrell Edward Bricker.
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Howard Britton
West
Hill
Wadsworth - Rittman Hospital
Lindsey Jarrell
West Hill
Jacqueline Lenore
Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital
Jolenna Ann
Edward Bricker
Creston
Wadsworth-Rittman—Hospital
Kenneth Lance
Nita Brickel
Don Hawkins
Wesley Speicher
Moneday
Local families mark birthdays and anniversaries in Wadsworth area
Residents from Fairlawn to Sterling share celebrations and health updates. The week notes birthday milestones for Nancy Schmeltzer, Jon Killough, Joan Gilman, Robbie Ditch, Tom Horner, and others, with anniversary wishes for Clare Booth and Harry Maurer. Hospital stays involve Bert Pelfrey, Howard Qualman, A J Grant, and medical updates for several locals. A new baby, born November 29 at Wadsworth Rittman Hospital, adds to the community notices.
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Rittman
Nancy Schmeltzer
Jon Killough
Joan Gilman
Robbie Ditch
Tom Horner
Harry Speicher
Shay Lynn Book
Pauline Wallace
Randy Ball
Alice Wright
Etheleen Allenbaugh
Charles McCoy
Doug Howell
Jonathan Gasser
Ned Long
Patricia Graham
Sunestay Ashe Waker
Ice Crear
Dats Steines
Trayce Ralphe-Graiz
Jean Pait
Hoover
Attlee
Will
Come Dance With Me Western Style In Rittman
Rittman recreation department sponsors a free square dancing night in the community room of city hall on Thursday December 14 from 8 to 10 pm. Caller Dick Mackey of Wooster and his wife Nancy lead with assist from Wooster Gnat Boxers Club members. Local adults invited. no charge. casual attire and comfortable footwear.
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Rittman-city:recreation—department
City
Dick Mackey
Wooster
Nancy
Gnat Boxers Club of
Woosters
Rittman
Creston Woman Frances Meekers 84 died after long illness
Services were held for Frances Grace Meekers 84 of Creston in Maple Mound Cemetery burial followed at a Canton nursing home. She died after an extended illness. Survived by a daughter Mrs. Lyle Ripley a brother two grandsons and seven great grandchildren
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Frances Grace Meekers
Creston
Maple Mound
Canton
Lyle Ripley
Creston-Rds
Noted nominations to Wayne County Goodwill board
Two area men Kanehl and Harry Hawk are named for three year and two year terms on the Wayne County advisory board of Goodwill Industries. The recent Wooster meeting also listed Dr Robert Gruter John Cox of Wooster and Fred Blosser of Orrville among nominees.
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Wayne County
Goodwill Industries
Ee FO. Kanehl
Harry Hawk
Creston
Wnandhl
Wooster
Robert Gruter
John Cox
Fred Blosser
Orrville
Norwayne High to Dedicate New Addition Sunday
Norwayne High School will dedicate its new wing at a 2 pm Sunday ceremony with an open house. Former graduate Dr Paul Hinderlong now a Morgantown agronomist will deliver the dedication address. Building presentation will be by Ronald Spahn and Associates and C A Wing and Son of Orrville.
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Norwayne High School
Paul Hinderlong
Morgantown
W. Va
Hinderlong
Ronald Spahn and Associates
Cleveland Heights
Orrville, General Contractors
Wooster board sets January meeting on Goodwill Industry workshop
The Goodwill Industry board invites the public to its January meeting where a handicapped persons workshop will be discussed. An interview program and new shop area for Superintendent Henry Yablon are noted, with current staff including A para plegic and Kandl as a board member.
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Ational
New Officas
Henry Yablon
TPS
Cele KL
Tori
Reetin Ge Rooney Lartie
Barber Shop Set to Open in Rittman Arcade
Marley E F Macy former Rittman resident returns after 21 years to open a barber shop in the arcade of Rittman changing center on Thursday December 14. Macy says Rittman is now more progressive and financially sound than anywhere in the United States. Macy has lived in Cleveland the past decade and is married to Florence Adams of Rittman. He is a past commander and aerialist board member for the Chamber of Commerce Rocky manager of Cleveland Barber College and national field representative for the Master Barber Association.
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Marley
Macy
Rittmanite
Rittman Changing Center
Dew
Ritman Wier
Rittman
United States
Mais Nas
Cleveland
Florence Adams
Rittman Te
Ariulant
Chamber “Commerce
Rocky
Cleveland Barber College
Master Barber Association
Band Boosters Plan Uniform Fund Drive for Car
Band boosters seek $50 contributions from businessmen to fund uniforms. After 100 donations, a drawing will award a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro two door hardtop, donated by Hugh L Strickland, with only 100 tickets sold. A buffet supper will follow the drawing. time and place to be announced.
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Hugh L Strickland
Donor Names to be Published by The Rittman Press
The Rittman Press will publish donor names after the campaign concludes. The notice signals forthcoming disclosure of contributors and financial support details.
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Rittman Press
Citizens Band Group Meeting in Chippewa Valley
Chippewa Valley Citizens Band Radio Club plans a meeting on Sunny 10 at 2 pm with prize drawings a $1 gift exchange and a covered dish supper. Members recently furnished transportation in a Blandmobile at American Lesson Teall and demonstrated radio communication.
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Valley Citizens Band Radio Club
Sunny
Dee
Fex
Hank
New City Council Sworn In and Committees Named
The city council swore in two new members Lawrence Wilmot and Mrs Delovis Wright with Edward term in November also sworn in. Clarence Winkler named president of council as Mayor Hall reaffirmed Mayoral duties and announced representation at an Ohio Appreciation dinner in New York City. New appointments include city treasurer Leonard Over, city clerk Mrs Maren Kelbly, and city solicitor C E Rhonemus with assistant solicitor Carl Bradford.
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Rittman City
Lawrence Wilmot
Deloris Wright
Ashton Hall
Civil Service and Planning Commissions
Board of Zoning and Building Code Appeals
Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission
Delovis Wright Edward
Clarence Wunkler
Winkler
Hall
City of Rittman
Ohio
New York City
Kunkler
Cleveland
James—Rhodes
Rittman
Leonard Over
Maren- Kelbly
C— E Rhonemus
Carl Bradford
Rhonemus
Rob
Baltimore and Ohio
South Main Street
Gosney
Front Street
Sterling Avenue
Eyre Railroad
Erie
City Garage
Ten Sterling Avenue
Eric Rathad
Sweeks Gosnes
1967 Citizen Of The Year Search Is On Again
Rittman chamber announces rules for the 17th annual Citizen of the Year award with nominations due by Jan 9 and a banquet at Rawiga Country Club the week of Jan 14. Three out of town judges will select the winner. letters with only one nomination are accepted. past winners are listed.
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Rittman Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Wayne—E Fou
Rer
North Main
Rittman
Res
Lutz David Hill
Rawiga Country Club
Gronne
Allan Jo Broadurst
Lindsey Wiliams
Grenn Parman
Ben Bodager
Ken Osborne
L. Is
Post Office Sets Two Saturday Hours for Christmas Rush
The Rittman post office will stay open all day on December 9 and December 16 from 8 30 am to 5 pm to aid mailing. It will also be open until noon on December 23 with doors at 8 30 am as usual with Robert West as assistant postmaster.
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Rittman’s
Robert West
Lions Party Planning Meeting At Alexander's
Local group Ashton Hall and Dr Mill ai Sie een eS discuss upcoming events with remarks on Christmas clubs and a Monday gathering. Walter ATs Restaurant appears in notes with a price tag of five dollars.
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Ashton Hall
Millai
Een Es Bechisee
RHS Seniors In Writing Contest Announcement
RHS seniors Terrs Triplett Kelly Jensen and Bruce Dean enter the fourth annual writing contest sponsored by Gudeposts Magazine. Guidance counselor Marvin E Hummel notes the entries submitted from Rittman High School with the theme The Dams Faith Meant Most to Me. Prizes include scholarships to accredited colleges with first prize of 2090 and awards graduated down to tenth place.
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Terrs Triplett
Kelly Jensen
Bruce Dean
Rittman High School
Gudeposts Magazine
Marvin Ehummel
Terry
Mer
Big ME
Efile
Aes
South First
Essas
Guides
New York City
Atv Accredited
College of Their Choice
Police Sergeant Appointment Pending After Civil Service Exams
The city council discussed appointing a police sergeant this week. The interim appointee will come from among those who passed the civil service exams, with results not yet received but expected imminently. Local officials indicated the chosen candidate would be male.
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Macauley Cosse
Merle Heffelman
Wadsworth Rittmar
Josuital Rittman
Pat
Gosney
Mrs Kay Elected Fire Auxiliary President
Mrs Kay was chosen president of the Fire Auxiliary at a Tuesday meeting held at Mrs Lawtone Clines home. New officers include Mrs Ba as secretary and Mrs Mos Chine treasurer with Mrs Weldon as hostess for the next gathering. A surprise shower for Mrs Gillingan and a Christmas program for Wayne County were planned, and zip code directories were being sold by the auxiliary with contact through Mrs Cline.
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David Kay Wall
Teesdary Dee
Lawtene
Cline
Jesus Wall
Vac Presse
Weldob
Donald Uumasive
Gillingan
Asin
Apple Creek
Wayne Counts
Sister Of M'ville Man Dies
Funeral services were held for Melvin Frase of Wadsworth after a two month illness. A retired farmer and Woodlawn Cemetery employee, he is survived by three daughters, seven or more sons, sixteen grandchildren, four sisters Irene Miuiste of Marshalville Oral Ahl Barberton and Mrs Gena Ahk Akron and a father Carl Frase Seville. Burial followed at Manchester Cemetery.
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Melvin Frase
Wadsworth
Frase
Wadsworth-Bitrman Hospital
Woodlawn
Sassen
Irene Miuisse
Marshalville
Mess -Oral
Ahl
Barberton
Gena Ahk
Akron
Carl Frase
Seville
Manchester Cemetery
Chief chef Merle Heffelman hospitalized after attack
Chef Merle Heffelman suffered a heart attack and will remain in hospital through the month, according to colleague Mr Heffelman.
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Merle Eleffelman
Fridas
Heffelman
Bloodmobile Draws 115 Pints at American Legion Hall
Blood donors provided 115 pints of blood Wednesday at the American Legion Hall according to coordinator Mrs. Wow Bodager. Evangelical United Brethren Church women ran the canteen with Fret Orr Jr as chairman and Mrs. Clarence Ankler as stat aide. Registered nurses were chaired by Mrs. Kenneth Rumsier and scheduling by Mrs. Arthur Bodager. Hostess was Mrs. Jarolt Brown.
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American Legion Hall
Wow Bodager
Bodager
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Fret Orr, Jr
Clarence Ankler
Kenneth Rumsier
Arthur
John Walker
Jarolt Brown
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Jeannie Ray Dietry
Jeannie
Eddie
Dietry
Mr. and I
Bert Wallace
Fairlawn
Richard O'Brien
Florrisant
Clare
Booth
Harry Maurer
Bert Pelfrey
South Econd
Marvin Armhurst
Stockton
Calif
Marvin
Edward Armhurst
Sterling
Howard Qualman
West Sunset
Wonster Hospital
A. J.grant
Wooster Community Hospital
North Hickin
Kenneth Berry
Cremony
Ed Musser
Dance
Macauley Gosney
Gesney
Ike Ramsier
Goodwill Industries Board
Tittman Dband Boosters
William T. Pavisy Jr
Citizens Band
Sinclair- Valentine
New York
Sinclair - Valentine
Ert Bocager
Civil Service Commission
James Hile
Jay Griffith
Planning Commission
Orin Rufesney
Wayne
Clarence Kunkler
Ess-David-Kay
Lions Party
Wadsworth- Rittman Hospital
RHS
Kay
M’ville Man
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