Councilmen Split Over Anti Noise Ordinance Debate
In Rittman the Village Council split on the first reading of a proposed anti noise ordinance intended to consolidate existing rules and curb street and yard noise. The measure, drafted by the village solicitor after study of other towns, would ban horns and loud equipment, with 14 sections covering streets, schools, construction, and advertising sound devices.
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Rittman
Front St
Columbus
Dayton
Christmas party and caroling events in Rittman community
Rittman groups schedule holiday gatherings from Dec 15 to Dec 22. The Mother's Club hosts a Christmas party at 69 W Sunset Dr with recitation, the Young Married Couples plan Old Fashioned Caroling on Dec 18 at Recreation Hall, and Cub Scouts hold a Dec 15 meeting. Several clubs announce bake sales, gift exchanges, and charity activities for veterans and hospital patients.
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Rittman Mother's Club
Vernon Yoho
Herman King
Robert Davis
Wiseman
Recreation Hall
Ed Lavery
James Grove
Cub Scouts
Letters to Santa Ask for Toys and Warm Gifts
A cluster of Christmas requests from children asks Santa for a diverse mix of toys and clothing. Names mentioned include Jimmy Barr Shirley Cain Mary Anne Frase Timothy Stith and Jim Holcomb alongside toy types such as trains dolls and play gear.
Minor crash near J Warner Erye Agency ends with minor damage
A truck rolled from an alley beside J W Erye Agency at about 11 am Wednesday crossing Main Street and striking E J McConnell’s parked car at the gas station. No one inside the car was hurt though three people in a car behind were startled.
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Main St
E.J. Mctonnell
McConnells
Sickness and Christmas Hope At Local Hospitals
Miss John Winkler recovers after hand surgery at Wooster Hospital due to infection and hopes to be home for Christmas. Arthur Goffiner remains at Wadsworth Hospital with a hand injury three weeks old and aims to be home for the holidays. Hiram Boyd Dickerson, moved Dec 3 from Norwalk Memorial to Wadsworth, is recovering and hopes to return home for Christmas per his daughter Mrs. Robert Wright.
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Winkler
Wooster Hospital
Arthur Goffiner
Wadsworth Hospital
Hiram Boyd Dickerson
Norwalk Memorial Hospital
Robert Wright
Services Held for Mrs McConnell Former Resident
Funeral services for Leona McConnell 40 wife of Dave McConnell were held Monday at St. Ann's Catholic Church. She died Thursday evening after a six month illness. Born in Wadsworth she lived in Milton Township and Shreve before moving to New London. Survived by husband five daughters and five sons plus parents in Wadsworth and siblings. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Wadsworth.
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St._ Ann's Catholic Church
Leona McConnell
Dave McConnell
New London
New London, Hospital
Wadsworth
Edward L
Margaret Harvey Madigan
Milton Twp
Shreve
Rose Mary Brinkerhoff
Lodi
James Edward
Lawrence
Basil
Michael
Mediterranean
Gillman
John T.‘Farrell
Woodlawn
Marshallville American Legion plans Christmas program
The American Legion Post 718 in Marshallville will host a Christmas program on the square on Thursday December 23 Santa will distribute gifts to children and a community sing begins at 830 pm Post commander is Skip Marshall.
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TheAmerican Legion Post
Marshallville
Skip Marshall
Do You Give Mailmen Christmas Headaches
Local postal workers recount Merry Christmas delays as 100 undeliverable letters last year went to the dead letter office. They urge patrons to check addresses and use lobby deposit boxes to separate and order outgoing mail.
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Trons
Rittman Press Christmas Coloring Contest Opens for Kids
Entries pour in as the Rittman Press invites five to 11 year olds to join a coloring contest with 24 prizes. Entry requires name address and age, postmarked by midnight December 17. Judging by three judges emphasizes neatness accuracy and originality with duplicate prizes in ties.
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Rittman Press
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Ralph Gwaltney
Frank Zimmer
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Mville American Legion to Host Special Meeting
The Mville American Legion will hold a special meeting at home of Dick Gatehouse on Monday December 20 at 8 pm. Attendees will prepare and sack candy for a civic project.
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Mville American Legion
Ff Dick Gatehouse
Kiddies Christmas Party in Rittman at Fire Station
The second annual Santa visit for Rittman children through sixth grade runs 6:80 to 7:00 PM Saturday at the fire station. Santa will meet kids and hand out gift boxes as Christmas music plays from 6:15 to 7:30. TLR McLean leads the music with Robert Chenal as a vocal soloist and Miss Virginnis Wenger on accompaniment. Community groups fund the event through the Rittman Advisory Council with support from the Chamber of Commerce and local clubs.
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Santa Claus
McLean
Robert Chenal
Virginnis Wenger
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Cosnecil
Chamaber
Coummerece
Mobile X Ray Unit To Visit Wayne County Schools
The Wayne County Health Department announces a mobile X ray unit will be at the high school Wednesday December 15 from 2 to 4 20 PM. Students in the junior high and high school are urged to take advantage of the service and residents wishing X rays may be accepted.
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Wallenstein
Wayne County
Mrs Willam Harman Returns Home After Hospital Observation
Mrs Willam Harman of Salt Street returned to her home Wednesday after spending several days in Wadsworth hospital as an observation patient.
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Willam Harman
Salt St
Wadsworth Hospital
Prince of Peace Winners Enter District Contest
Miss Virginia Wenger of Wayne County entered the district Prince of Peace contest held at five churches on Sunday evening December 5. Alternate Miss Nancy Schorle, daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Scharie, and another contestant Miss Weenper, sponsored by Milton Presbyterian Church, offered a declamation “Surmount Our Everest.” Miss Wenger received a silver Prince of Peace Key after winning a local preliminary.
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Daushter
Rod Wenger
S State St
Wayne County
Prince of Peace
Nancy Schorle
Howard Scharie
Rittmans ” Oller
Weenper
Milton Presbyterian Church
Schor
Littman Press Schedules Holiday Week Editions
Due to holidays the Littman Press will publish on Monday for two weeks with deadlines moved to Saturday at noon for news and advertising calls. The schedule shift affects all offices and mail deadlines.
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Littman Press
Rittman Council Hears Parking Changes and Budgets
The Rittman village council met to discuss parking regulations on Main and Salt Streets with a decision to restore two hour limits on portions of Salt Street. Citizens raised concerns about two hour parking affecting salon customers and the need for better facilities. the council deferred action on private parking changes. The meeting also covered a November fire report, mutual aid plans with nearby departments, proposed ordinances for plats and subdivisions, and a public hearing set for January 3 on the regulations. A Walnut Street water issue and street repairs were debated, with a special meeting scheduled for December 21 and mayoral financials noted.
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Ernneds
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Everett Winkler
Rittman
Wadsworth
Industres
Councilian
Clarence Kunkler
Seville
Orr- Ville
Wooster
Chase
Rohrer
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Walnut St
Water Board
Emil Fitts
Worlini St
Services Held For Musser Infant Patricia Ann Musser
Funeral rites were held Tuesday for Patricia Ann Musser infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl C Musser Jr. Burial followed at Grove Cemetery. Survived by maternal grandparents George Karpach of Washington state paternal grandparents Earl C Musser Sr of Rittman and Elizabeth Vargo of Washington state and Dan Bodinger of Orrville also breathanudparents Mrs Elizabeth Vargo and Mr Dan Bodinger. Reverend Charles A Huot officiated.
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Patricia Ann Musser
Earl C Musser
Sterling
Dunlap Hospital
Orrville
George Karpach
Washington State
Earl Co Musser
Rittman
Elizabeth Var
Councilmen Move to Clear Brookfield by January First
Rittman council plans evacuations of Brookfield units by January 1 with March lease expirations in sight. Solicitor Rhonemus authorized eviction actions for noncompliant residents, including papers served on the Zook family who had promised to move earlier.
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C. E. Rhonemus
Junist Rhonemus
Zook
Zooks
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