Rittman Press Christmas Coloring Contest Winners Named
Marsha Barlett of Rittman won first prize in the Rittman Press Christmas Coloring contest held through December 18. Second prize went to an entrant from CAIS Was, with third and fourth awarded to Hartha Wilson of Rt 1 Smithville and Robert Browning of Rt 1 Doylestown. Fifteen through twenty four prizes awarded to local youths. all winners to pick up prizes at the Press office.
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Marsha Barlett
Rittman
Rittman Press
Marsha
Les Barlett
Weallowuil
Hartha
Wilson
Rt. 1
Smithville
Robert Browning
Rt 1
Doylestown
Martha Is
Robert
Cheryl Burkhart
Betty Lou Ryneer
B.D. Rittman
Becky Ramsier
Barbara Ann Breece
Mirianne Hoehell
Carol Eshler
Sterng
Sandy Bachman
Gregory Jung
Dunn Jean Harvey
Emilie Steele
Ruth Gasser
Sterling
Judy Chase
Ster
Firemen Urge Fire Free Christmas for Local Homes
Area fire chiefs issue detailed safety rules for holiday decor. Buy a fresh tree, keep it in a cold place, and saw off the trunk before setup. Water the tree, keep it away from heat, use only flame resistant decorations, check lights for defects, avoid overloading circuits, and discard the tree when needles brown. If a fire occurs, call the fire department. local fire numbers in Doylestown Sterling and Creston are 2222.
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Carl Whitman
Dolgestusn
Rittman
Doylestown
Sterling
Creston
Local Citizens Buy Boat Motor For Missionary
Local residents contributed to send a motor for Cecil Hawkins a missionary in South America. Donations from Mr and Mrs Fisher Ralph Overholt Dick Baker CE Wilson and Randle Gorby totaled 1150 for the motor purchase in Lima Peru. Hawkins writes of hardships and rest plans for his family and seeks ongoing support.
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DP Fisher
Ates
Cecil Hawkins
Rittman
Fisher
Ralph Overholt
Dick Baker
CE. Wilson
Randle Gorby
Hawkins
Lima
Peru
South America
Lantz A S Succumbs At Mennonite Home
Adam S Lantz 85 died Wednesday morning at the Mennonite Old Peoples Home after a lingering illness. Funeral Friday at Oak Grove Mennonite Church. Survived by wife Emma and daughter Zelie. Born in Topeka Indiana, he farmed north of Smithville most his life. Burial in church cemetery.
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Oak Grove- Mennonite
Adam S Lanz
Mennonite
Old Peoples Home
Rittman
Topeka Ind
O Joseph
Rehbecca -Plattaler Lantz
Smithsille
Emmaoo
Zelie Lanitze
Menonite Old Peoples Hearne
C M Geng
Church
Christmas Services Planned by Local Churches
Area churches announce festive programs for Christmas week including First Baptist Rittman Christmas program Wednesday at 730 with readings by many members and a post show treat. First Brethren lines up December 22 with pageant and choir pieces led by Rev. Astittiney, followed by youth events and caroling.
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Rittman
Milton Presbyterian
Doylestown
Thee Zion Lutheran Church
Upm
Sts Peter and Paul
First Baptist
First Baptist Church of
Linda Huff
Coleen Selbec
Helen
Dorothy Melott
Linda Kollert
Sandra Riggs
Judy Cotton
Elkinne Kollert
Judy Martin
Pamela Scheffner
Irene Huff
Patty
Dick Armhurst
Keith Saynes
Roger Cyrus
Fred Haynes
Paul Copley
Roy Huffman
Donnie Kollert
Jeffery Cotton
Jesus
Cliff Spencer
Jim Lambert
Jerry Miracle
Joe Banker
Nancy Schorle
Wrelda Spencer
Patricia Lambert
Virginia Trogdon
Sandra Tropdan
Maybelle
Janet Kollert
Pat Trogdon
Laura Lower
First Brethren
First Brethren Church
Dee
Two Vehicle Collide on Fourth Street Amid SD Day Drive
Early morning crash on Fourth Street ties up local patrol logs while a east side truck ran off the curve at Easton with no serious injuries reported. Townwide Christmas displays draw visitors as Catholic church volunteers unveil Nativity scene, hoping for no repeat of last year vandalism.
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Iocal
Easton
Westminster Guild to Meet at Betsy Rhone Home
The Westminster Guild of Milton Presbyterian Church will gather at Betsy Rhone's residence 183 Grandview Blvd on Monday December 27 at 7 30 pm. Kathy Boylan and her group lead the program with Carolyn Schick assisting as hostess.
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Westminster Guild
Milton Presbyterian Church
Betsy Rhonemus
Grandview Blvd
Kathy Boylan
Carolyn Schick
American Legion Auxiliary
Apple Creek Hospital
Dick Swigart
Rittman
Glenn Haller
Membershop
Mehuding
Tao Bows Village
Smithville
TB Fund
Marvin Adams
WW. Bodager
Old Peoples Home
Wooster
Dee
Richard Wenger
John Hodovante
Bodager
Robert Bodager
Donald Burkhart
Art Bauman
Births in Rittman and Doylestown add to December list
Mr and Mrs Carl Sickels welcome a son in December. Mr and Mrs Charles Goody announce a boy born December 8 in Rittman. Mr and Mrs Joseph Garcea greet a son December 9 in Doylestown. Mr and Mrs Joh Carmack list a son December 10 in Rittman. Mr and Mrs Harry Jourden report a boy December 12 in Doylestown. Mr and Mrs Vernon Cleckner welcome a boy December 14 in Doylestown. Mr and Mrs Jean Long have two girls December 14 in Rittman. Mr and Mrs Don Stepfield announce a girl Sandra Sue born December 17 at Peoples Hospital Akron weighing 13 oz. Mr and Mrs Glen Litman record a boy birth December 18 in Rittman. Mr and Mrs James Workman report four girls December 18 in Doylestown. Mr and Mrs Frank Berreni welcome a boy, weight 8 lbs 2 oz, named Frank Jr, December 19 at Barbertown Hospital.
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Carl Sickels
Charles Goody
Rittman
Joseph Garcea
Doylestown
Joh Carmack
Harry Jourden
Vernon Cleckner
Jean Long
Don Stepfield
Sandra Sue
Peoples Hospital
Akron
Glen Litman
James Workman
Frank Berreni
Frank, Jr
Barberton Hospital
Named Alternate In Oratory Meet
Miss Betty Bauman daughter of Mr. and Mrs Ward Bauman was named alternate for Patricia Kropf of OrrVille winner of the Oak Chapel Methodist Prince of Peace contest Sunday. Judges were Paul Barrett Lester Gilmore and Rey Erdis Kollar. The declamation topic was And Rumors of War chosen by both contestants.
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Betty Bauman
Ward Bauman
Rittwancr
Patricia Kropf
Rutman Press Christmas Greeting to Readers and Advertisers
The Rutman Press staff extends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to readers and advertisers. The note lists key staff such as Pauline Coffman and George Alexander along with editors, correspondents, and printing room personnel.
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Rutman Press
Pauline Coffman
County Commissioners OK Petition to Extend West Line
The county commissions approve a petition to extend West Line amid holiday events. Batman hosts a seasonal contest with cash prizes of 20, 10, and 50 dollars awarded by a panel of judges. This marks the fifth year the Rittman Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event.
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County Commissioners
Batman
Thomas Arthur Copley 84 Funeral Tuesday Fort Gay WV
Funeral services for Thomas Arthur Copley 84 were held Tuesday morning at Sprucelick Church Ft Gay WV. He died Friday at Wadsworth Municipal Hospital after five years of ill health and moved to Rittman to live with his son Dallas and wife. He leaves three daughters Leafa Snyder Tennie Watts Lima Noe and Myrtle Riggs, one son Dallas, and a sister. His wife Kilda preceded him. Rev J C Hager officiated. burial followed at the church cemetery.
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Sprucelick Church
Ft Gay
W. Va
Thomas Arthur Copley
Wadsworth Municipal Hospital
Copley
Rittmin
Dallas
Bartram Chapel “Methodist Church
Leafa Snyder
Rittman
Lima Noe
Huntington
W Va
Myrtle Riggs
Wo Va
Tennie Watts
Kilda
J C Hager
Man Charged With Drunk Driving In Local Court
Robert Cardwell of Wright Street was arrested Sunday and charged with driving while intoxicated. He was jailed awaiting a hearing Monday evening in Mayor John Baldwin’s court after a minor traffic collision on Martin Street involving a car driven by George Winshis of Rittman. No injuries were reported.
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Robert ‘Cardwell
Wright St
John Baldwin
George Winshiys
Rittman
Tase Deleivery
Jor Dackepy
M Matin
Rittmen Public Library Holiday Hours Notice
The Rittmen Public Library will close at 8:00 pm on Friday December 24 and reopen at 9:00 am on Monday December 27. Local residents are advised of the altered schedule.
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Rittmen Public
Move to Extend Rittman Jurisdiction to West Acres
County commissioner in Wayne County Wooster Monday approved a petition to extend corporate limits of Rittman westward to include land between 200 and 400 acres. The petition, supported by area residents, aims to annex the properties into the village within two to six months after filing. The action starts formal steps to expand village boundaries.
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Wast County
Fef
Wooster
Rittman
Sagnee Bs
D Town Boy In Critical Condition After Vehicle Crash
Local report details Allan Baler and Allan Whitman among those injured in a car accident on Dec. The crash occurred near a silage site as officials discuss a council ordinance to approve land notes and open up building lots within village boundaries, with development planned years ahead.
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Stenn
Jobons
Amd
William Whitman
Allan Baler
Beet Hetares
Sterling Knights of Pythias Host Santa Visit
Sterling Knights of Pythias plan a Christmas party at Rocal Polodge hall Thursday evening December 23 with Santa Claus, gifts for youngsters, and post party entertainment. Candy, cake and ice cream will be served. Local organizers include Meer Buehtmeligaen and Dark Bay Miesten.
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Santa Chris
Rocal Polodge
Sterling
Locust
Dark Bay Miesten
Brawl Victim Status Listed as Good After Fight
The article reports the condition of the brawl victim as good. It notes involvement of Thorton and Phd Kells tormentors and references a hospital, doctors, and a court hearing date in Whoster Monday. The witness stated no arrest occurred after the fight.
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Worlworth
Thorton
Kells
Warlsworth
Che Waelsworth
Patal
Kelly
Services Held For Sister of A L Eber f
Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Gladys Barnard 49 at Melbre Funeral Home after a six month illness. Died Wednesday at White Cross Hospital Colum s. She was a 1934 wife of Athy George Barnard. Survived by son Kenny and two brothers Ebert of Ruitt nein and Ebert of Liteh ted OF aunt Bote Rajon. Pla Rey Tobin Kindsgatter officiated.
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Melnbre
Gladys Barnard
White Cross Hospital
Colums
Ditengrd
Conwae
Isaac O
Marnie
Congress and Wooster -Pub
Athy George Ho Barnard
Barnard
Car Hits Fire Plug In Fireworks of Sunday Traffic
A vehicle crashed into a fire plug on Storking Avenue causing disruption of water service to part of the area. The driver Rittrau died at the scene during Sunday afternoon. Police investigated the fatal accident and the city reported a service interruption in the nearby neighborhood.
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Matton
Rattman
Rittrau
Thread
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Rittman Advisory Council
A. S. Lantz
Rev
Astittiney
Marilyn Croft
Croft
Phyllis Houts
Phillip Steele
Tim Houts
Bill Faber
Nancy Brown
Butch—Béan
Nancy Heavery
Richards
Marty
Welling
Kenny Ashman
Richard Janneret
Toby Faber
David—McComins
Steve Adkins
Paulette Copley
Martha
Garey
Tommy Boyes
Bonnie Fortner
Mike Houts
Jr Boys
Jesus, Jr
Doris Houts
James Hilery
Malotte
Joan Arman
Carolyn Hoover
Pine
Brethren Youth Fellowship
Merry Christmas
Bessie Schumacher
Delores Imhoff
Russell W Frey
George Alexander
William O' Frey
RW Reiss
Gladys Bowman
Chirles
Austur
Rae
de Risi
Easton News
Russell Clinton
Marshallville
Walter Bauman
Margaret Fitzthun
Ivan Day
Russell Rodenberg
Linotype
Marie Bennett
Raymond Richardson
Mel Goffinet
Teleotype
Robert Simonton
Gene Durst
Quenta Kuehl
Gene Long
Stereotype
Rittman Chamber At Commerce
Counci
Sterling Knights of Pythias
Santa
A. L. Eber
National News Service
Cathy Jean
Vickie Frasher
Cathy
Bitly Jim Frasher
Meadowvale Ave
Steven
Rae Pea
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