Indians Beat Norton Center In 66-60 Upset
Loudonville hosted NHS in a hard fought game with Red Men taking a 66-60 win over Norton. Norton’s Ritzman led 13 points while NHS’s Howell and Lamberton contributed as the Indians pulled ahead in the third quarter and held off a late Norton surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudonville
Panthers
Nortons
Mariners
Norton
RHS
Hoggy-Howell
Ritzman
GEP
Lamberton
Zimmerman
Cal Taabath
Hardgrove
Cuenuee
SSG
Paulano
Anderson G—Ritzman
E—Bowma
Goffinet
Jess Cette Vee
F—Hill
Seaee
Pea
C—Miller
Ea Ee Suads
G—Barnes
Uman
Ses Aake
F—Curry
Coben TaDe
F—Fleshter
Hannah x
Rittman
What Were They Flying Saucers
Alfred Anderson and family report sighting strange airborne objects near Rittman Ohio last Saturday night. He describes a fast bird like craft with a point and tail circling for about 45 minutes. His half brother and housekeeper also saw a fainter object, prompting the local press to seek clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Anderson
Anderson Farms
Martin Sunberg
Anderson
Senote
Sponsor Dance At Recreation Center In Rittman
Dale Thompson, recreation director, invites all ages to Thursday night round and square dancing at Diversion Hall from 7 30 to 10 30. New draperies brighten two first floor rooms with floral pieces added by Girl Scout units and funded by the American Legion Auxiliary. Lions Club furnished the lounge, completed Dec. 1, with draperies bought by the recreation advisory council from funds donated by several groups and the Rittman Homecoming committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Thompson
Rittman
Thompson
Diversion Hall
Girl Scout
American Legion Auxiliary
Lions’ Club
Recreation Advisory Council
Rittman Homecoming Committee
Community Holiday Passages Sing and Meet This December
Local church groups and school organizations announce a busy December schedule with sing spiration at Wesleyan Methodist, Missionary Society meetings at Salem Jerusalem, Entre Nous Club Christmas gathering, Milton Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary events, and several Christmas programs hosted by church classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Methodist Church
The
Missionary Society of Jerusalem Ev
Lutheran Church
C. C. Waugh
Harriet
Helen Shong
Lilian
Kim
Atin Holcomb
Thelma Hawkins
Band Mothers Club
P.T.A
Ada Davis
C. Eckard
Grandmothers Club
Women's Missionary Guild
Friendship
Loyal Worker's Class
Russell Bell
John J. Hill
Korea
Clu
Helen Faber
Evelyn Hessidence
Rotary hears on Christmas Seal Fund drive
Gaylord McComas assistant chairman for Wayne County Christmas Seal Fund drive spoke at the Rotary club lunch in Ey: United Brethren Church social rooms. He outlined what the Christmas Seal Fund did and its impact for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord McComas
Wayne County
Rotary Club
United Brethren Church
Open Season on Children Warns of Hunting Dangers
A survey notes two fifths of shooting mishaps happen at home and warns parents to keep guns and ammunition from children. It cites 9 300 yearly incidents, with two thirds in fields and one third in homes, and urges safe handling and removal of hunting gear from living areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute For Safer Living
American Mutual Liability Insurance Company
Alge
Alines
Triplet Daughters Born StirCity Wide History
Lawrence Robinetts at 183 South Main St celebrate the birth of their triplet daughters on January 6 at Wadsworth Hospital. The event marks the city and Wayne County’s first-ever triplets birth, drawing attention from neighbors as Rita Loretta and Juanita grow and teething begins. The family, including two older boys, plans a small Christmas tree and adjusts to late-night routines as the babies stabilize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Robinetts
South Main St
Wadsworth Hospital
Luc Fress Pholwer
Papa Robinett
Robinett
Sei
Wave Engages Sue Champlin to Jack Seeber
Engagement announced for Sue Champlin daughter of Mr and Mrs Wave Champlin to Jack Seeber of Hannibal Missouri and Oakdale California. Seeber a Hannibal graduate with six years service and Sue Champlin honored by a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Charles Champlin with relatives and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champlin
Sue
Jack Seeber
Hannibal
Bridg-elect
Christmas Tree Attendance Prize at Parent Meeting
Mothers and fathers are invited to the high school gym for a Monday evening Parents Association meeting. Attendees can win a decorated Christmas tree by registering by room representation at the door. Leslie Ecke and Ada Davis lead the program with the high school band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers “Association
Gidee
Leslie Eckeart
Ada ‘Davis
Rittsmin High School
England
Germany
France
Italy
Paul -Yoder
Attc-Cafeteria
Plan-Xmas Party At Ritt-Rittman Square
Christmas festivities are planned by the recreation advisory council for December 19 at Rittman square. The Chamber of Commerce Lion’s Club American Legion and council sponsor activities. A Christmas photo contest with three categories runs through December 31 with prizes for each category.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Advisory Council
Rittman Square
A. Sigetinet
Chamber of Commerce
Lion‘s Club
American Legion and Recreation Advisory Council of
Rittman
Recreation Department
Junior Mothers Collect Old Toys for Needy Children
The Junior Mothers Club of Rittman gathers good repair toys this month for distribution to needy children. Donations may be arranged through Thelma Gwaltney. At their December 2 meeting at Diversion Hall, Mrs. Dwight Davidson hosted with a monologue The Second Christmas, assisted by Harvetta Shook on piano and Vi Hall singing carols. Refreshments were served by Pat O'Brien, Connie Tompkins and Ruth Eckhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Dwight Davidson
Junior—Mothers—Club
Diversion Hall
Vi Hall
Pat O’brien
Connie Tompkins
Ruth Eckhart
Leave extensions for servicemen handled by Red Cross chapter
A Wayne County Red Cross bulletin outlines that servicemen may seek leave extensions through their commanding officer with verification by the Red Cross. Include full identification, service number, address, dates due, and reasons. Genuine need usually yields favorable replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Cross
Wayne’ County Red_ Cross
Corr
Red Cross
Korea
An. Shiest
U.S
Epsoy
state e. _ highway patrol
Wayne County
Two Brothers Die in Accident Will Be Buried Friday
Funeral services for Ernest R Powell 66 and George Powell 73 of Paden City West Virginia will be held Friday at 2 pm at Gillman funeral home. Both died from injuries in a car crash at the junction of Routes 250 and 21 west of Dover. Stella Lebok and her year old son were hospitalized. Ernest Powell retired from Ohio Boxboard Co in 1952 after 26 years and served in World War II. George Powell worked 19 years at Ohio Boxboard Co then moved to Paden City three years ago and leaves multiple children and grandchildren. Burial in Rittman cemetery with military rites by Howard A Ball Post 423.
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Rittman
Gillman
Ernest R- Powell
George Powell
Paden City
W. Va
Dover
Ernest Powell
Dover, Union
Haspar
Powell
Stella—Lebok
Florida
Ohio ‘Boxboard Co
American Legion
Italy
Aus- Antias
H. A Rabive
Elizabeth
Frodor
Anne Snodgrass
Sarasota
Eliza
Ohio Boxboard Company
Theltra-Grass
Stella Lebok
Cleveland
Harold
Herbert
San Antonio
Texas
James
Akron
Preaer
Fred
Belpre
Wheeling
First Baptist Church
Witt
Rittman Cemetery
Howard A. Ball
Ernest
TB Tests Reveal 145 Cardiac Cases and TB Deaths in Wayne County
Wayne County Health Association released figures showing 145 cardiac and other pathology cases found during intensified TB screening, with four TB deaths and 568 suspected cases countywide. In 1952 Wayne spent 46,270 for TB sanatorium care, while 1,047 patients were examined in 20 chest clinics, aided by Dr. Edward Arnold and funded X-ray diagnostics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Wayne County Health Association
United States
State Department of Health
TB Association
Edward Arnold
Canton
Deaths: Nellie Van Zile
Nellie Van Zile, 67, died at her daughter Joy Lutz’s home in Rittman after a stroke and long illness. Born in Sterling, she moved to Rittman in 1940 and lived with her daughter at 157 N State. Survivors include daughter Joye Lutz, brothers Paul and Carl Johnson, sister Mary Blatt, and granddaughter Peggy Lutz. Burial in Rittman cemetery after services at Brodrick Funeral Home led by Rev J W Plumber and Rev D K Freymeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie. Johnson van Zile
Joy Lutz
Sterling
Rittman
N. State
Wadsworth Hospital
van- Zile
Ev United Brethren Church
Joye Lutz
Paul Johnson
Carl. Johnson
Mary Blatt
E. U.B. Church
D. K. Freymeyer
Rittman E.U.B. Church
Rittman Cemetery
Morton Salt At 24th Exposition In Philadelphia
Morton Salt Company attended the 24th Exposition of Chemical Industries held last week at the Commercial Museum and Convention Hall in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Salt Co
Exposition of Chemical Industries
Commercial Museum and Convention Hall
Philadelphia
Police Nab Eleven In Traffic Drive
In a week long crackdown by Rittman police on careless driving, eleven motorists were charged with offenses including reckless driving speeding improper license plates no license driving left of center and stop sign violations. Fines ranged from 5 to 25 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Othes Rest Cofrus
Stix
Charles Heffelman
Ira Collins
Earl Raines
Charles York
Glenn Hickle
Shiphways
Ben Harvey
Phelpse
Joe Laparo
David ~ Johnson
Bobby Wiles
Alvin Robinson
Arnold Davis
Edward Andraka
Credit Bureau Organized in City Opens in December
A Rittman Credit Bureau, backed by local businessmen, will be located with Davis Audit Co at 16 N. Main St. Harold Davis will own and run the bureau, which aims to start full operation by December 7. The Ashland bureau manager assists in setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Credit Bureau
Ising
Davis Audit Company
N. Main St. Theureau
Harold Davis
Ashland Credit Bureau
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton Center
Recreation Center
Ita
Loretta and
Rita
Juanita
Loretta
Johnny
David
Little Rita
Brother John
Vonarolde
Robinetts
Santa Claus
Ritt-Rittman Square
Ohio
Nellie van Zile
Credit Bureau
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