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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1967
Page
2
Generous Gestures Support Local Hospital Building Fund
Packaging Corporation of America gave a $36 000 check the largest single contribution to the Wadsworth Rittman Hospital project aiding the cost gap and delaying construction. PCA aims to serve 76 percent of its employees living within five miles of the plant. Wadsworth Rittman Hospital Auxiliary pledges $35 000 over three years and organizes the annual hospital bazaar with many volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packaging—Corporation—of
America
Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital
PCA
Rittman
Two Grade Crossings Crisis prompts city action
Last week South Main Street crossing on the Baltimore and Ohio line closed for repairs forcing traffic along Sterling Avenue and Front Street. Residents fear access in emergencies and question Erie Railroad cooperation, urging city council to plan a second public crossing to prevent future crises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Baltimore and Ohio
Sterling Avenue
Front Street
Rittmanites
Rittman
Erie Railroad
City Garage
Teenager sought over light bulb theft and suspects pattern
A letter seeks help locating a local teen living west of Metzger Avenue in Rittman for allegedly stealing 23 light bulbs from a residence. The writer details alibi clues such as muddy boots with horsehoe imprints and possible weekend absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Metzger Avenue
Fred Kamp, Jr
South Hickin
Vietnam Army Warrant Officer Young Arrives in Qui Nhon
Warrant Officer Lewis W. Young, 26, arrived in Qui Nhon with the 61st Assault Helicopter Company on November 21. His wife Shelley lives in Doylestown. The unit, from Fort Campbell, Ky, joined the 17th Aviation Group and 10th Combat Aviation Battalion and will operate out of An Son with Young as a helicopter pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis W. Young
Qui Nhon
Vietnam
61St Assault
Shelley
R.1
Doylestown
Ft. Campbell
17Th Aviation Group
10Th Combat Aviation Battalion
WO Young
Christmas Program at First Baptist Church Youth Group
The senior young people of First Baptist Church plan a Christmas program for Mennonite Nome residents at 7 00 p m on Monday December 18. Gookies and punch will be served. Miss Carolyn Lambert chairs the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First -Baptist-Church
Letters To Santa From Local Children
Multiple messages from children requesting toys and gifts for Christmas. Names include Joyce Lynne Boggs Pamela Schorle Steven D Watts Karen Pelfrey with ages and simple wishes such as dolls, a Kenner Easy Bake Oven, a guitar, a sewing machine, a toy car, dollhouse, and other small items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta
Billy
Hall
Joyce
Santa
Santa Claus
Steven—Douglas
Bonnie
Daddy
Steven D. Watts
Correction Merry Mixers meet today at William's Restaurant
The Merry Mixers club convenes December 13 at 1 p.m. for a luncheon at William's Restaurant. Newly elected officers are Kathryn Bruny as president, Chester G Haulk as vice president, and Esther Bruny as secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Mixers Club
William's
Kathryn Bruny
Chester G Haulk
Esther Bruny
AHS Football Assembly Celebrates First Letters and Pep Rally
Coach Pyle spoke as players received their first letters amid pride. Captain stars were given to Mike Schmeltzer Mick Blackburn and Butch Ullman. The pep rally featured nine student cheers led by teachers in warm-up outfits and varsity players. Rittman boys basketball won two weekend games, beating Norwayne and Wasnedake. The gymnastic team performed at halftime with a color exercise to Born Free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AHS
Pyle
Weltich
Mike Schmeltzer
Mick Blackburn
Butch Ullman
Witzberger
Fike
Antram
Rittman
Norwayne
Wasnedake
Report Card Day Returns Soon After Last Thursday
Last Thursday marked report card day and students welcomed the relief. Teachers reminded it will return in a few weeks, signaling another round of grading and feedback to come.
McKenzie Begins Basic Training At Fort Knox Ky
Richard A. McKenzie son of Mr and Mrs Dan McKenzie 22 Bellevue starts basic training at Ft Knox Ky He is in Company B 19th battalion first brigade and will be home on leave this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. McKenzie
Dan McKenzie
Bellevue
Ft. Knox
19Th Battalionith
Richard
It Was Hot Thanksgiving In Apostoles Argentina
A Rotary exchange student Christine Williams writes from Apostoles Argentina about hot humidity and holiday plans for Thanksgiving with 15 Americans and locals. She notes warm, friendly people, a later school week, and reflections on Argentina’s pace relative to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Street
Litchfield
Ariz
Aitman
Ms—Hoys
Carroll Wright
Christene-Wilciam
Rotary Familly
de Scotto’s
Apostoles
Argentina
Cristina
Negrito
Christine
Lindsey Williams
Inc
Rotary Exchange
Christine Williams
Lindsay Williams
Rotary
Ruth Black
Chris
Buenos Aires
San Ignacio
Posadas
States
Chippewa Fire Station No 2 Elects Aux Officers
Auxiliary officers elected for the coming year are president Mrs Elmer Croft vice president Mrs W Mekeand and treasurer Mrs Harry Speicher. A Christmas party for firemen's children will be held Tuesday December 19 from 7 to 9 PM at the fire station. Jane Jameson won the cedar chest raffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Fire Station No
Elmer Croft
W Mekeand
Harry Speicher
Jane Jameson
Chippewa Valley Citizens Band Christmas Party
Twenty eight members attended the Chippewa Valley Citizens Band Radio Club Christmas gathering. The group met at a local venue for the annual event and exchanged greetings for the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Valley Citizens Band Radio Club
Local fair draws winners in varied categories after meeting
After the business meeting, a drawing named Ralph Tanner of Lodi won a stereo record player while Harvey Mills of Lodi took a radio. Virgil Ullman of Rittman won a drill, Earl Maxon of Wadsworth and Clarence Hochstettler of Orrville won steam irons. Don Maibach of Sterling and L M Harper of Massillon won teflon skillets, and R D Davis of Cuyahoga Falls won a portable mixer. A fift exchange and covered dish supper followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Tanner
Lodi
Harvey Mills
Virgil Ullman
Rittman
Drill
Earl Maxon
Wadsworth
Clarence Hochstettler
Orrville
Steam Irons
Don Maibach
Sterling
L.M. Harper
Massilon
Teflon
R. D. Davis
Cuyahoga Falls
Army Tank Leadership Course Completion at Ft Knox
Officer Second Lieutenant John P. Tucker age 22 son of Mr and Mrs Frank P Tucker of Marshallville completed an officer basic course on December 2 at the Army Armor School Ft. Knox Ky The nine week program trains armor branch officers with emphasis on duties of a tank platoon leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Tucker
Frank P. Tucker
Marshallville
Army Armor School
Ft. Knox
First Street School Menu December Variety
The menu lists daily meals from December 18 to 22 with items like orange juice, Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, apricots, cheese, milk, spaghetti, peanut butter sandwiches, tossed salad, peaches, meat loaf, green beans with bacon, applesauce, gingerbread, beef stew, lime jello, ham burger, raw vegetables, baked luncheon meat, roast turkey, pravy, mashed potatoes, mixed fruit, mixed vegetables, butter, and milk. Some lines contain typos and unclear words.
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Mogler- Electric
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Joyce Lynne Boggs
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