Baldwin to Take Office as New City Mayor
Baldwin, set to be sworn in by Mayor Bud Hoover at midnight December 31, aims to form an economically sound local government with council support. He seeks to move forward on projects and asks for unity at the first council meeting in January to guide the next two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Hoover
Jhally
Abe Tig
Bexswortr
Rohier
Con
Roy ‘Forrér
Bud_Hoover
Charles Culp
Robert Stoelmiller
Forrer
John Baldwin
Clarence Kunk Jer
C Phesent
Stoolmiller
Femror Steiner
John
Zivic
New-Look Bank Adds Modern Touch for 33rd Service Year
Ralph J. Krabill, cashier of the Rittman Savings Bank, celebrates 33 years in service with a new bank interior featuring woodwork replacing older cages. The December modernization includes a Burroughs microfilm machine filming 400 checks per minute and a check reader displaying images. A new night depository with a slot for small deposits will be added late January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph J. Krabill
Rittman-Savings-Bank
Rittman ‘Bank
Redrick
W. —B._Lee
Burroughs
Indians Fall To Wadsworth In WHL Matchup
The Wadsworth Grizzlies defeated Rittman 78 to 62 in a tough WHL game. Gene Filgs led Wadsworth with 22 points while Tom Marrin added eight for the Indians. The holiday highlight was Rittman’s 43-41 win over Apple Creek in the junior varsity outing at Wooster College gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth Grizzlies
Rittman
Wadsworth
Li’l
Indians
Teddy Bears
Gene Filgs
Grizzley
Sza
Big Bears
Tom Marrin
AHS
Grizzleys
P Howell
Lambert
Zimmerman
Buckworth
Chenal Oywrtt
Walker
Hardgrove
Om LM Aya
Wadsworth Cep
McEntee
Marrin
Turner
A. Sykes
Sykes
WHS
Teddys
Red Men
RHS
Applecreek
Wooster College
Lew. Smith, Jr
Boxboard Engineer Dies Suddenly
Funeral services were held last Sunday for George C. Ehemann 4 a plant engineer at Ohio Boxboard Co who died suddenly from a heart attack Wednesday. He was a Carnegie Tech graduate member of Sigma Nu and active in pulp and paper associations with survivors including his wife daughter and son. The Illman Funeral Home hosted services conducted by Rev Dwight Davidson of the Milton Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Ehemann
Ehemann
Ohio Boxboard Co
Memphis
Tenn
Rittman
Digyrontowte
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Sigma Nw
Canadian Pulp and Paper Association
Fechnical Association
The
Pulp and Paper Institute
American ‘Society
of Chemical Engineers
Isabel
Jane
George III
sLillie
Margaret Creagh
Mary Seelander
John
Illman Funeral Home
Dwight—Davidson
New Well Adds to Rittman Water Supply Capacity
A new water well tested this week in Rittman produced over 400000 gallons in two days. The board plans a 150000 gallon water tower next summer to boost capacity and a permanent pump will replace the temporary rig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Red Grant
Board of Public Works
Grant
Federal Labor Law Enforcement Gains Momentum in 1952 Report
Washington reports a progress update from the Labor Department detailing stronger enforcement of federal labor laws under the Bacon Davis Act. Highlights include reduced wage determination backlogs, a new wage rate card index, increased determinations, and broader agency enforcement plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mit
Lepal
Labor Department
Department-of- Labor
Department of Labor
Atomic Engine Preview At Navy Sub Plant Visit
A group of Hitineesien toured the Barberton plant of Babcock and Wilcox on December 17 to preview an atomic engine for the Navy's submarine program. The four hour visit showcased a large hydraulic press bending 10 inch steel sheets into boiler sections for high steam pressure attended by Frank Walters night superintendent and several local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Atomic Subivento
Hitineesien
Barberton
Babcock and Wilcox
Frank Walters
Rittman
America
Rittman Group
Ralph Overholt
Glenn * Berkey
Russell W. Frey
Ralph_J_Krabill
BE. J. McConnell
L Norton
H S. Squibbs
Hugh L. Strickland
A. H. Thomas
Deaths: Services for Henry Reusser 84
Services for Henry Reusser 84 were held Wednesday at Sardis Ohio and additional rites at the Apostolic Christian church. He died Sunday at Wetzel hospital Martinsville West Virginia after three days as a patient. Surviving are his wife Mary Gasser Reusser a daughter Mrs Ed Callies Straub four sons Isaac Canton John Creston Fred Orrville and George Smithville RD a sister Mrs Louise Moore Wheeling Grandsons pallbearers numbered twenty four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Two sons four sisters two brothers and three grandchildren had died previously. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Rev Noah Bauman Sterling officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Reusser
Sardis
Ohio
Wetzel Hospital
Martinsville
W. Va
Mary Gasser Reusser
Callies Straub
Isaac
Canton
John
Creston
Fred
Orrville
George
Smithville
Louise Moore
Wheeling
W Va
Apostolic Christian Church
Noah Bauman
Sterling
Oscar H. Blatter dies at 61 in Newark Ohio
Oscar H. Blatter 61 of Newark Ohio RD and formerly of Rittman died last Monday morning December 28 He was the son of William and Lena Blatter and was married to Elsie Davidson Blatter He leaves two sons Bert and Aston three daughters Olpa Cox Neva Gasser and Beatrice Crawford 14 grandchildren plus his mother Lena Blatter a sister Ada Rock and brothers Homer and an additional sister Lula Services will be Thursday in Newark Ohio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar H. Blatter
Newark
Ohio
Rittman
William and
Lena
Blatter
Elsie
Davidson) Blatter
Delbert
Coshotton
Aston
Hebron
Olpa
Cox
Oxford
Neva Gasser
Beatrice Crawford
Ol ‘NeWark
Lena Blatter
Prathur
Wilford A. Blatter
Adena Rock
William
Homer
Lula
Rittman Personal Notes Mention Holidays Visits
Fragmented local social column lists Christmas visits among families in Akron Port Clinton Saugatuck Mich Toledo Wichita Kan and Osage area with names Cay Slenk Humberstone Ripple and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Akron
Nis
Cay
Port Glinton
Henry Slenk
Saugatuck
Mich
EE Cay
Slenk
Joe
Ollie
Toledo
Vesta Humberstone
Vs. Smith
Wichita
Kan
R. A Ripple
Main St
Police News Collapses Into Long List Of Fines And Charges
Charles Surface and Milo Blair, both B and O camp car workers, faced assault and intoxication charges. Surface was fined 79 dollars and costs and jailed four months, ending after a suspended portion if he stays out of Rittman. Dozens of individuals, including Norman Tomlinson, Kenneth Bycans, Ben Starling, Glenn Pittman, Paul Hillegass, Gerald Howell, and Edward Lewis, faced fines for speeding, intoxication, illegal parking, and related offenses with varying jail terms or suspensions. Mayor Hoover suspended some jail sentences pending conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Surface
Sterling B & O
Surface
Milo Blair
Countty
Ernest—Staley
Norman Tomlinson
Vine Wits
Kenneth—bycans
Ben Starling
Glenn Pittman
Paul Hillegass
Clarence Hochstetler
Brand Jury
Onten Reed
Chiara
Hoover
Rittman
Robert Berry
Ecis
West
Donald Bickfords
Everet, Pack
Illega
Homer Jervis
Harry Laurer
Edwird Lewis
Petit- Serene Ca
Robert Perry
Edward Andrake
Donald” Bickford, Hare
Aps Everett Pack
Ale Jepal
John_Taylor
Edward Lewis
Former Rittman Gut To-Come-True Wedding on TV Dreams
Miss Judy Stutzman of Stanwood and Aberdeen plans to wed Andrew Gerber of Kenton in New York City on January 15. The couple will appear on the national Bride and Groom program, with Stutzman’s family participating as wedding party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
An -A-girl
Judy Stutzmn
Rattman
Judy Stutzman
IC. Stutzman
Stanwoodl
Andrew Gerber
Kortan Woo
RD-2
New-York City
Gerber
Fas
New-York
Miss Stutaman
Jamies Stutzman
Stanwood
Miss. Stutzman
Stutaman
Aberdeen
Merlawatiting
Japan
Stutzman
Japany
Set
NBC
Watch Night Service At First Brethren Church
The First Brethren Church will host a watch night service on New Year's Eve featuring a showing of the film The Great Discovery with Colleen Townsend Betes. An hour and a half program concludes with a candlelight dedication and a 1 15 pm sermon by Pastor Rov Chartes Ashnane.
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First Brethren Church
Colleen Townsend
Betes
Dhe
Fouth
Pas
Reading Attendance First Church Plans 1954 Features
The First Church of Christ at 50 North Main Sly outlines two 1954 programs. A Bible reading drive, “Read Your Bible Moret 1954,” assigns five chapters weekly with New Testament completion in 52 weeks. An attendance program, “Cheat Chub,” aims to boost onsite Sunday attendance throughout 1954. Elders Ralph Fisher and James Montgomery announce three-year terms. deacons William Billys, Robert Blackburn, James Hawkins. trustee Ralph Fixler. pianists Mrs Lillie Bell and Mrs Pearl Hawkins for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
North Main Sly
Propia
Tir Sa
D. TR. McLean
Stone Rot Eer
Ralph Fisher
Jimes Montgomery
Wiliam Billys
Robert Blackburn
James Hawkins
Ralph Fixler
Lillie Bell
Postponement Letter for Willow Brook Evictions Faces Revisions
City officials and residents await a postponement for eviction of 83 families at Willow Brook Housing. A letter from City Solicitor E Rhonenaus proposes transferring units to Metropolitan Housing Authority to calm tensions and set new quieting dates in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Brook
Wallsynbrook
E. Rhonenaus
Oeil
Jac
Drtolige
Metrapolitine
Gould
Ernest
Bowen
Man Horabd Moore
Anton
Premini Ae
Wade Ehoert
Sioner
Ohio Ave
Iso Sadioy
R. Iin
Library to Close for Holiday Break in Rittman
Rittman public library will close at 5 pm Thursday December 31 and reopen at 3 pm Monday January 4. The notice lists holiday hours and reopens after the new year.
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Rittman Public Library
Winners Named in Xmas Home Contest at Ambrose Farm
The Xmas Home Contest sponsored by the Rattman Chamber of Commerce awarded first prize to the Ambrose 8B farmiont entry valued at 20 dollars. Second prize of 10 dollars went to Rusell Canter of 40 West Liberty St and third prize of 5 dollars to Frank Burns of 34 Bellevue St. Honorable mentions were given to Russell Howell and Sant Ruble. Judges were Glen Berkey, John Baldwin and U. J. Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose
Farmiont
Wat
Christianip
Rattman Chamber of Commerce
Rusell Canter
West Liberty St
Frank Burns
Bellevue St
Russell Howell
East Ohio Ave
Sant Ruble
Pairlawn
Glen Berkey
John Baldwin
U. J. Grant
Bills For New Swimming Pool Construction Published
Councilman Homer Moore releases an account detailing bills paid by Rittman for the swimming pool completed last August. Major payments include Koven Steele corporation AG Goffinet 30000 and 19300, sewer and manhole 1810, waterline 565.75, pool bath house 13588.85, bonds 11745, and total costs 72267.12 with bonds 80668.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Moore
Rittman
Koven Steele—corporation
Goffinet
Ohio
Squire Sanders
Metor
H. J. Hall
J C. Rohrer
Water Board
CE. Rhonemius
Judson Bond Engraving
Gay Simmons
Wading Pool
Buckeye Metals
American Playground
C. C. Whitmer
Ashemicils
Shockumber
Hmber
Rittman Hardware
Wayne. Ferrer
Ohio Chemicals
B & W Oil
Ohio Edison
Komgate Bros. Lights
O. A. Houglan
Parrett
Community club events accelerate in early January
Many groups schedule meetings this week. Olla Podrida Club hosts an officer election and a Smorgasbord history talk by Mrs. Virginia Simon on January 5 at 8 30. Three Arts Club gathers January 4 at Helen Farmers home with accident prevention talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Thomas
Olla Podrida Club
Virginia Simon
Three Arts Club
Helen
St-Turd St
Gail Lance
W. M.S
Ev. United Brethren Church
Milton Presbyterian Church
The
First Brethren Church
Clarence Kunkler
Lloyd Hoover
Howard Houck
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Phursday
Ics
Sorel
Rittman Press
Police News
Fane Tranterest
Mirscanion-Specht
Mers
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