Progress and promises mark a busy year in Rittman
A long year review shows Legion drives for overseas toy shipments, December openings, and a raft of local progress in Rittman. January reports record boxboard runs, new mayor Lewis Hoover, and sewage woes. February highlights industrial expansion and a $40,000 sewage plant plan, with multiple business openings and road repairs. March brings Rotary plans, county roadface decisions, and a flurry of storefront changes as growth debates continue.
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Rittman
Ohio Boxboard Company
Lewis Hoover
Rittman Press
Rittman Industries
Council
E. D. Barstow
Akron
Four Baby Derbies For New Arrivals
The Rittman Press sponsors four Baby Derbies across Rittman Doylestown Smithville and Creston with local merchants funding prizes. Winners must present a letter of certification from the newspaper before prize collection. Deadlines are 5 p.m. January 3 with weekly extensions if no winner is named.
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Rittman Press
Rittman
Doylestown
Smithville
Creston
Milton Township
Rittman Village
Chippewa
Creston Ase
Jeffrey Lee Dawson
Mary Christine Santangelo
Barbara Ann Purdy
Kendall Cagey
New Wells Hunted for Civil Defense
Dr. E. E. Kleinschmidt Wayne County health commissioner seeks auxiliary water sources for civil defense. Municipal property owners with private wells urged to report locations to the Department of Public Health at the Community Health Center in Wooster or call Wooster 528.
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E. E. Kleinschmidt
Wayne County
Kleinschmidt
Health Commission
Wooster
Department of Public Health
Births Reported in Rittman and Medina Areas
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Virgil Ullman of Rittman on December 21. A son to Mr and Mrs Albert Yoho of Rittman on December 23. A son to Mr and Mrs Rodney Holsinger of Rittman on December 14. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Ronald Collins of Medina on December 20, with Mrs Collins the former Loretta Baley of Rittman. Robert McCammon of Rittman born December 16.
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Virgil Ullman
Rittman
Albert Yoho
Rodney Holsinger
Ronald Collins
Medina
Collins
Loretta Baley
Aliens Must Report Under New Law
The International Security Act of 1950 requires every alien residing in the United States on January 1, 1951 and on January 1 each year to report their current address to the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization within 10 days. Parents of aliens under 14 are responsible. failure to comply may lead to a fine or imprisonment. If unsure, send in a form to be safe. forms available at the Post Office.
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United States
Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization
Rittman Savings Bank Announces Tax Books Left On Premises
Rittman Savings Bank announces the Real Estate Tax Books are in their possession and taxes may be paid anytime. The notice states taxpayers can remit without deadline pressure and advises customers to contact the bank for details.
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Rittman Savings Bank
Local Home Decoration Contest Winners Named
C E Rhonemus, chamber president, announced winners in three districts east of Main Street and west of Main. Russell Howell and Emil Firis won first and second in district 1. Clarence Kunkler and Martin Jester in district 2. Sam Ruble and Ralph Overholt in district 3. Prizes: 10 dollars for first and a merchandise prize from Ohio Edison for second. Judges were Mayor Hoover, Miss Hattie Sigler, and Rev. Albert Henry.
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C. E. Rhonemus
Chamber of Commerce
Main St
Russell Howell
Emil Firis
Main
Ohio
Clarence Kunkler
Martin Jester
Sam Ruble
Ralph Overholt
Ohio Edison Company
Mayor Hoover
Hattie Sigler
Albert Henry
Directors Named for Rittman Civilian Defense Directory
Roger Hessidence, local director, named the directors for the Rittman Civilian Defense Organization this week. Mayor Lewis Hoover heads the organization with Hessidence in command. Willard Hilty serves as assistant. New appointees include W. W. Bodagey director of personnel, R. W. Frey director for information, Walter Keating director of training and operations, Earle Moore director of survey, and Dr. Alexander director of health. Subordinates remain to be appointed.
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Rittman Civilian Defense Organization
Roger Hessidence
Lewis Hoover
Hessidence
Willard Hilty
W W. Bodagey
R. W Frey
Walter Keating
Earle Moore
Sur
Dr. Alexander
Christmas Party Unites Altair Society and Study Club
A combined Christmas party of the Altair Society and Study Club of St. Ann's Church was hosted by Mrs. Joseph McElwee last Thursday evening. Twenty two members and guests attended a gift exchange and bingo. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Altair Society
Study Club
St. Ann’s Church
Joseph McElwee
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Legion
Joe Wald
John Made Far
Post 68
Philadelphia
Bing Crosby
CBS
International
Percy Hodgson
Phillip Lovejoy
Sterling Ave
West Sunset Ave
Daley’s
Lawson Dairy
Ralph Campbell
Fredrick Funeral Home
Jim Hile
Kaiser-Frazer
Studebaker
Trogdon
Smith Dairy
Pleasant View Dairy
South End
William Harman
C.&s
Harry N. Pontius
Paul Mogler
Mogler Electric Service
Studebakers
Grandview
Metzger Aves
P.T.A
Karl C. Melenbacker
Rittman High School
W. Ohio Ave
Baptist Church
Congress
Ingeber4
Sal St
Helen Waterhouse
Lions Club
Jim van Gilder
Rev. L. L. Carpenter
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