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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1968
Page
1
Rittman High School to stage Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward on December 16 and 18 with a student cast led by Glenn Adams, Claudia Noble, Marjorie Adams, and others. Tickets 75 cents for students and $1 for adults. dress rehearsal set for December 14 with a 25 cent admission.
A 75 minute blackout struck Rittman Monday from 8:25 to 9:40 p.m. caused by a broken line on Route 57 near Charlie's Puddle and the city dump. The Rittman Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at 284 West Sunset, caused by a smoking register, with no damage reported.
Rittman High School hosts four exchange students from Sweden Germany and Yugoslavia for the holidays. Erick Soderlund from Ornskoldsvik and Regina Van Hoose join Tim Freeman and Michael Atanosovich as they live with local families and attend Rittman High School. The piece notes cultural traditions and the loneliness Erick may feel far from home while detailing host families and holiday plans.
The Rittman Chamber of Commerce calls for serious consideration of this year’s Citizen of the Year. The annual dinner will be held Tuesday Jan 28 at Rawiga Country Club with three new directors to be elected. Nominating committee chairmen are Warren Keister Frank Hayes and Don Houglan. Co chairs John Zivick and John Lehman oversee the event planning with David Hill and Kenneth West handling the program.
The Rittman Lions Club will hold its annual Ladies Night on Monday at Alexander's Restaurant in Worcester. Attendees include organizers Lenhart, Mond, and Mullet.
Bruce Holland, son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Holland of 77 North Fourth, is chosen as one of 156 choir members for a United States youth tour to Europe in July. The trip runs July 6 to 26, visiting London Swansea Copenhagen Frankfurt Malmo Zurich Bern Rome and Lisbon. Director Glenville Thomas says the aim is to make young Americans ambassadors without portfolio. Bruce, a senior at Rittman High School, plans to attend Lincoln Christian College after graduation and pursue the ministry. Proceeds fund the tour. two other Wayne County youths also join.
Rittman High School presents a Sunday concert with Danish Norse and German pieces. The program features both bands and choirs directed by Mrs Carolyn Warren, with concerts including selections from European composers and Christmas carols.
Santa Claus will visit Ben Franklin store this Friday 4 to 5 p.m. and Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. both weeks. He will roam town greeting children and handing out candy while listening to Christmas requests.
City officials during a Saturday tour identified junk piles rubbish and junk autos around town including a waste paper plant on Front Street a junk auto on Diagonal Street and another between First and Second Streets. City Manager Gosney said Wayne County Health Department will be contacted and owners will be cited.
Mrs. Mary Mae Berkey aged 77 of 22 South State died Friday at Orrville Osteopathic Hospital after eleven days cared for. Born in Milton Township to Henry and Ida Fouch Stuckey she lived in the area all her life. Surviving son Glenn of Rittman brother Henry Stuckey of Houston Texas and sister Ruth Hartzler of Wooster. Husband Orie died in 1959. Burial was in Smithville Cemetery. Front Street property described as an open dump and city officials discussed off street parking on South Main Street. City erosion policy noted autos on streets over 24 hours are prohibited and two hour parking is allowed on South Main and Ohio avenues.
Art classes now held on Monday evenings will be moved to Thursday evenings from 7 to 10 p.m. at the shopping center back entrance. Taught by Russ Muzycka the fee is 12 dollars for six lessons. Classes meet Thursdays to attract more attendees, per Mrs. Maxine Zivick who oversees the recent art show.
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