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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1940
Page
16
Rittman High School Indian basketball, under new coach, tunes up over holiday break for Friday game against Wooster. Coach Thompson may tweak varsity and reserve lineups. history notes praise his wide coaching career at Barnesville and Belmont County schools.
Men registered for selective service must obtain a release from the Local Board to be accepted for enlistment in the Army. The Fifth Corps Area issued new rules effective December 22 prohibiting board releases when induction orders have been issued or would delay board meetings. Recruitment officers must verify a release before approving enlistment applications.
Twenty council members met at City Hall led by Chair John Baldwin and Executive Director C E Rhoxsemius to form shelter, food, first aid, rescue, communications, and finance committees after a Wonoster's briefing. They discussed siren development with Ohio Box head and Ohio Salt Co, water supply protections, sabotage safeguards, and funding for outside-jurisdiction services, with a state speaker expected at the next meeting.
At a special Rittman session the council approved a new ordinance setting officer and staff roles for the 1942 term. Charles Heffelman was appointed chief of police with a monthly pay of 160 dollars, and several other positions including street commissioner, street foreman, deputy marshal, and part time engineers were authorized. The council also planned future appointments and wiring details for street lighting and a fire department inspection followed the meeting.
Harry Ditch, a senior at the College of Wooster, is named one of the student fire wardens as the college announces its part in the civilian defense program. Wardens for all dormitories and campus houses will coordinate fire and air raid response, with radio and telephone communication training offered next term. Red Cross drives and knitting efforts are organized, led by Miss Mackenzie and Prof John Briere.
The Rittman Rotary Club will not meet Thursday this week due to the New Year holiday. The group will reconvene on Thursday January 8 at Barberton at 1 30 p m. Barberton will host in honor of the Rittman and Wadsworth clubs transferred to the Akron Cleveland district.
The Rittman Civilian Defense program expands registration with five new locations starting today. Executive director acne farus noted progress from the first week and listed sites including Rhonemus office, Citizens Savings, Pittman Chief’s office, City Wall Fire, and B Wilsta-Bo Anke.
Ray Scheetz manager of the Rittman Kroger store enlisted Monday at the Akron Recruiting Station in the Naval Reserves. He will leave Akron January 8 for training at Great Lakes and then may be assigned to naval grocery duties.
Catherine Lucie Studer, 17, of Milton township south of Sterling, died Saturday at Wooster hospital from injuries after the car driven by Arthur Maibach of Sterling struck a tree on a road north of Smithville. A blood clot from a fractured leg was believed to cause death. services were held at her home with burial in Crow Hill cemetery.
Rittman in Ohio joins towns conforming to new tire rationing rules issued from Washington. The Emergency shortage of rubber threatened 1942 speed into action as the Rittman Defense Council met at City Hall last Friday to discuss the measures and name two appointees to the commodity board and announce tire rationing plans.
War era guidance outlines actions for citizens during air raids including seeking shelter, keeping calm, and following official directions. The document emphasizes securing homes, avoiding crowds, and awaiting further instructions from the Air Raid Warden while outlining shelter and safety procedures.
Asa R. Krabill received the Milton township trustee appointment to replace the late A H Hart who died last week after 28 years in the role. Krabill, a Sterling resident, was named by John Stocker Justice of the Peace and began duties at the Township House in Sterling Monday night. The board then comprised Chris Steiner and Paul Gillman, with Steiner and Gillman elected in November.
Dennis James Braman, a son, born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Braman of El hot Street last Tuesday evening December 23. A Christmas morning birth, a son, to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph High Galt at Wadee Porth. Also an infant girl to Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Dull, born December 20 at Wadsworth Municipal Hospital.
The readable text references a puzzle theme with an Anagram and Quiz, mentions names like Harrison and Conley, and hints at a holiday season activity or contest. The passage appears as a garbled community page item about games, promotions, and a puzzle feature.
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