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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1976
Page
5
The Rittman Exempted Village School District issues its first annual report detailing per student education costs funded by real estate taxes state and federal funds. It lists teacher statistics by experience pay and pupil ratios and outlines information on individual schools, goals staff and student data progress and extracurriculars.
The piece urges embracing holiday shopping as a vital part of the economy and urges residents of Rittman to shop locally. It highlights local stores offering holiday items at bargains and reminds readers to support nearby businesses for decorations and cards for next Christmas.
Editor's Letter Box opens with thanks to a beagle guardian and urges vigilance if a neighbor acquires a pet. It then salutes the 1976-77 Rittman United Way drive, noting short of the goal yet record giving, praises volunteers, and credits Dennis Schultz for publicity. A separate letter endorses an independent outside study of the local police department, arguing Council action is needed and cites Eastman Middleton Associates as a model.
A collage of quotes on happiness from Marcus Antoninus to Seneca, urging inner peace, duty, and grateful living. The piece compiles aphorisms about how outlook shapes joy, noting happiness arises from purposeful action, shared blessings, and daily meaning rather than external wealth or events.
In final pre holiday issue, Norwayne High highlights girls and boys basketball scrimmages and upcoming games. Girls host Wooster December 16 at 7 pm and compete in Wadsworth Christmas Tournament December 28 29 30. Bobcats play Doylestown Cloverleaf Smithville and Rittman. Hillsdale on December 28. Wrestlers compete December 22 23 at Wayne Invitational in Smithville. A weekend basketball marathon raised pledges to aid Ron Woodward’s hospital expenses. The Christmas program brought the choir to the auditorium with free admission.
A donation was taken at the door for an open to the public dance on December 30 at the Thrillseekers in Rittman. The band featured is W.A.G.A.S. Norwayne High wishes everyone a Merry Christmas from Carol Heidler.
Gov James A Rhodes announced a $1,219 grant to Rittman Ohio in Wayne County for photographic equipment to record mug shots and arrest records. Local funds add $64 as part of Ohio's 19.6 million Comprehensive Criminal Justice Plan approved in 1977.
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