Osborne Library Friends Meet in Osbornes Reorganization
The Friends of the Library held a January 30 meeting at 8:30 p.m. with K. W. Osborne reelected chairman and Cathrine Twinem named secretary treasurer. Ruth Minglin noted rising circulation from Rittman and urged local use of library services. Library hours are 3 to 5 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily except Saturday. Librarians P M Hawkins and Everett Winkler assist residents of Rittman Sterling and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Library Committee
Ruth Minglin
Wooster
Faith Stoughton
K. W. Osborne
Osborne
Cathrine Twinem
Minglin
Rittman Library
Ritt,man
P M. Hawkins
Everett Winkler
Rittman
Sterling
Three Arts Clubdonates to Scout drive and plans bake sale
The Three Arts Club met February 3 at Miss Esther Bruny’s home with twenty members present. They voted to give 25 to the local Scout drive and planned a bake sale for February 15 at W. W. Bodager’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Arts Club
Esther Bruny
Dora Wright
R. W. Kenneth Ulm
Olla Podrida Club
Milton Presbyterian Church
Mary Z. Johnson
College of Wooster
W. W. Bodager
Ralph Overholt
Rittman
Soldier's Medal for Pfc Frederick Cook Heroic Rescue
PFC Frederick Cook of Sterling is recommended for the Soldier's Medal after saving a friend from an oncoming car in Denver. Cook pushed his companion clear but was struck and is recovering at Lowry Field after the incident near a streetcar stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Cook
Sterling
Denver
Colorado
Cook
Lowery Field
Births At Wadsworth Hospital Record Newborn Sons
Mr and Mrs Lyman Gish welcome a son born Monday February 3 at Wadsworth Hospital. Mr and Mrs Lewis Wagner welcome a son born Friday January 31 at the Wadsworth Hospital. Mr and Mrs Wm Riggencutter welcome a son born Sunday February 72 at the Wadsworth Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Gish
Wadsworth Hospital
Lewis Wagner
Wm. Riggencutter
Rittmanites Attend County C E Banquet
A large group of Rittman youths attended the Wayne County C E banquet at Sn Wav ille Inn Monday night. Transformation was provided by adult sponsors. Readings were given by Richard Milford. Names from Milton Presbyterian Church included Vivian Hardgrove Eileen Fackler Ethel Mae Coffman Margaret Grent Jane Rolph Eugene Over Richard Grant Boyde Bodager Ben Bodager Richard Heiks Bill Ritter. Names from United Brethren Evangelical Church included Marvin Hummel Robert Graber Kenny Berger Jackie Franks Joanne Orr Carol Collins Marjorie Schumacher Richard Koon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Wayne
Rittman Leads Massillon YMCA Basketball Entries
The Massillon paper notes Rittman American Legion team is the first official entry in the YMCA basketball event for the week of February 24. Entries close February 18 at 6 p.m. The committee plans 110 awards across many departments of play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
American Legion
Rittman
YMCA
Mrs Hickin Hosts Bridge Club in Grandview Event
Mrs. Robert Hickin entertained her Contract bridge club Tuesday evening February 4 at her Grandview Boulevard home. Four tables played for prizes won by Mrs. Ralph Overholt and Mrs. G H Steele. The club plans a meeting Monday evening February 10 with Mrs. Overholt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hickin
Contract Bridge Club
Grandview Blvd
Ralph Overholt
G. H. Steele
Overholt
Ladies of Moose Box Social and Dance Planned
The Ladies of the Moose announce a box social and dance on Thursday February 13 at 8 p.m. Senior regent Mildred Schaad appoints cashiers Doris Woyat Ruth Brodbeck Hazel Dressler Mary Grace Berlin and Florence Haller. Helpers include Anna Thompkins Ida Collier Ruth Smith Irma Boyle Betty Humes Sophia Whims and Eileen Chenevey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Moose
Mildred Schaad
Doris Woyat
Ruth Brodbeck
Hazel Dressler
Mary Grace Berlin
Florence Haller
Anna Thompkins
Ida _ Collier
Ruth Smith
Irma Boyle
Betty Humes
Sophia Whims
Eileen Chenevey
Rittman High Basketball Schedule Listed
Rittman High School announces the Central Buckeye League schedule with games at Orrville Apple Creek Wooster and Loudonville on February 7 8 14 and 28 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman High
Orrville
Apple Creek
Wooster
Loudonville
Central Buckeye
Fire damages Hile home near City Hall
Fire at the James Hile residence near City Hall caused about 7000 to 8000 dollars in damage. A rear apartment was gutted while the main floor weakened, and two families were driven from their homes as neighbors helped evacuate. Neighbors woke by cries for help as Clyde Jackson and family escaped with two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hile
City Hall
Hilo
Hile
Clyde Jackson
Clyde McComas
Mr. Hile
Jackson
Rittman High keeps league pace with Millersburg win
Rittman High School defeated Millersburg 49 to 35 to remain in second place in the C B L standings. Orrville leads with five wins and no losses. Rittman sits at four wins in five starts. A non league loss to Canal Fulton 57 to 49 followed the Friday victory. Co B St Varsities show Orrville atop the table with 5 0. Local notes report illness and visits including Mrs Willard Hilty ill with flu and Mrs Cleo Bird visiting her father Ollie Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman High
Indians
Millersburg
Rittman
Canal Fulton
Orrville
Co. B. St. Varsities
Wooster
Loudonville
Millersburg - Lae
Willard Hilty
S. Third St
Cleo Bird
Akron
Ollie Cox
S. Main St
Scout Event Sponsored by Rittman Group Next Week
The Rittman Scout Organization sponsors a 1947 scouting gathering planned for next week. Leaders invite local youth to participate in activities, merit badge work, and community service projects at the town scout outpost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rittman Scout Organization
Girl Scouts Learn Songs and Make Valentine Treats
Mrs Joseph Clemens taught Troop 1 three Girl Scout songs at this weeks U B church meeting. Seventeen scouts attended and crafted dressed up lollypops with red skirts and heart shaped faces as Valentine favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Clemens
U. B
Valentine
Beverly Schaad
Scribe
Box, Legion Top Foes Wed in Tournament
In the Smithville tournament second round, Ohio Boxboard defeated Smithville Independents 48 to 40, while the Rittman Legion beat Sullivan 64 to 39. Snyder scored 17 for the Boxboard. Milford led the Legion with 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box
Legion
Ohio Boxboard
Rittman Legion
Smithville
Smithville Independents
Sullivan
Smithies
Snyder
Valgamore
Wade Milford
Ramsier
Walnut Creek
Nashville
Enthy
Rittman Reserves Sweep League Play with Millersburg Win
Rittman High's backup squad remains the only second string team in the Central Buckeye League undefeated in league games this season. The Indians defeated Millersburg 30 to 12 last Friday night, then lost a tight 35 to 34 to Canal Fulton on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman High
Buckeye
Little Indians
Millersburg
Canal Fulton
Kline Leaves Press for Wilmington Daily Reporter Post
Robert H Kline departs as editor of In the Box and main editor duties at the Press to join the Wilmington Daily as a reporter. John R Miller of Wooster steps in as editor of In the Box. replacements for remaining duties to be filled by mid March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H Kline
Wilmingtoners
Wilmington
In the Box
Ohio
Boxboard Co
John R. Miller
Wooster
Kline
Jean
Rittman High School
Troop 405 Plans Weekend Camp At Manitoc
Boy Scout Troop 405 led by Scout master W M Phillips will spend February 8 and 9 at Camp Manitoc with assistants Joe Clemens and F O Kanehl joining. The group includes Boyd Bodager Ben Bodager Richard Heiks Richard Kanehl Ronnie Woyat Bryan Kamp Donnie Hile Eddie Rolph Johnny Haley John Benek Warren Hardgrove and Johnny Lunther. They observe National Boy Scout Week with a display at Rittman Hardware and will hold a waste paper drive February 15 with Troops 405 and 410 collecting bundled donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Manitoc
W. M. Phillips
Boyd Bodager
Ben Bodager
Richard Heiks
Richard Kanehl
Ronnie Woyat
Bryan Kamp
Donnie Hile
Eddie Rolph
Johnny Haley
John Benek
Warren Hardgrove
Johnny Lunther
Phillips
Joe Clemens
F. O Kanehl
Rittman Hardware
Box To Bring Crack Pro Cagers
The Basketball Association of the Ohio Boxboard Company plans exhibition games led by pro teams. The opener is Monday February 17 at 8 15 p m against Canton Cushites featuring Marion Motley Wee Willie Smith Wilder Bobby Nash and Ernie Parks among others. A 6th grade all star game will precede. Tickets 50c for students 75c for adults with a $3 coach package available. Events promote local high school attendance and include multiple area schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Cushites
Canton
Marion Motley
Cleveland Browns
Wee Willie Smith
New York Renaissances
Wilder
Harlan Globe
The
Basketball Association
Rittman
Wadsworth
Doylestown
Seville
Sterling
Creston
Medina
Orrville
Norton Center
Sharon Center
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Friends of Library
Three Arts
SCOUT
PFC
County C
Ladies OF Moose
Rittman Hi
JRS
North Carolina Daily
Basketball Association of the Ohio Boxboard Company
Dickerson
Sterling Ave
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