Cancer drive kicks off in county with $1800 goal for Rittman
The 1958 Cancer Crusade starts in Rittman on Friday February 7 led by Mrs. Ralph Gwaltney and Mrs. Ken Osborn. Wayne County sets a $19 000 quota with Rittman residents asked to donate 1800. House to house canvassing begins February 17 as main collection method. Sixty percent stays local for education medical aid and equipment while forty percent goes to national headquarters for research. The slogan Fight Cancer with a Checkup and Check emphasizes checkups and the seven danger signals.
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Rittman
Ralph Gwaltney
Ken Osborne
Wayne County
Ohio
James
Robert S. Tuck
Trustees discuss zoning in Milton Township meeting
The Milton Township trustees met Monday night to discuss zoning possibilities. Clayton Hoover was authorized to liaise with the prosecuting attorney. Merle Heffleman was hired as police constable. all four members Blanton Blatter Hoover and Baker attended.
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Milton Township
Clayton Hoover
Merle Heffleman
Caleb Blanton
Wilford Blatter
Paul Baker
Rittman Savings Bank Closed for Feb 12 Holiday
Rittman Savings Bank will be closed on February 12 in observance of a legal holiday. Regular banking hours resume the following day as announced by President Ralph Krabill.
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Rittman Savings Bank
Ralph Krabill
Cupid Dance Feb 15 at American Legion Hall
A Valentine weekend event features a dance at the American Legion Hall on Saturday February 15. Dancing starts at 9 30 p m with the Harry City Combo performing and a two dollar per couple donation charged.
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American Legion Hall
Harry Yty Combé
Over 400 cancer workers hear story on stopping disease
A Wooster gathering drew over 400 volunteers as leaders shared cancer detection tips. The speaker emphasized seven signals and the chance to cure if cancer is found early, urging readers to learn the signs and act promptly.
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Wooster
Ohio
Cancer Drive
Arthur James
Ohio State University
Rittman
Doylestown
Marshallville
Easton
Sterling
Creston
United States
Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow named at Rittman High
Rose Marie Bostancic of 133 Fairlawn Avenue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bostancic, won the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow award at Rittman High. She achieved top marks on a senior home economics exam and will compete for the Ohio state title with a $1,500 state scholarship and related prizes. She plans further study at Patricia Stevens School of Fashion Merchandising and Modeling in Cleveland.
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Rose Marie Bostancic
Frank Bostancic
Fairlawn Avenue
Betty Crocker
Rittman High School
Trifari
New York
Bostancic
Rittman
National Honor Society
Patricia Stevens School of Fashion
Cleveland
Rittman High
Plan fund drive for hospital addition in Orrville area
Detailed plans for a Community Osteopathic Hospital addition in Orrville will increase space by 138 percent and raise project costs from 125000 to 145000. Rittman doctors Ripple and Stefanich report patient intake and high occupancy with 285 area admissions, prompting a fund drive led by Lewis Burnett and James Hile with an $18000 goal.
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Community Osteopathic Hospital
Orrville
Board of Trustees
Rittman
R. A. Ripple
W. J. Stefanich
Rittman Area
Orryville
Lewis Burnett
James Hile
Board weighs plan to raise teachers salaries with tiered raises
The board discussed a salary schedule proposing increases from 50 to 1880 dollars based on degree and service. The polio fund drive raised 2080 dollars toward a 2500 dollar goal, with additional clubs yet to contribute.
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Roger Hessidence
Hessidence
J Walker
K. R. Hilty
C Lind
W Peterman
Board of Education
George Griffith
Griffith
Jack Williams
Griffith Lsted
Rittman
Minstrel Show Seeks Fresh Jokes for Rittman PTA
Rittman PTA leaders plan a fully new annual Minstrel Show with rehearsals led by Ada Davis. They seek jokes or stories about local people and invite community participation for performances on Friday and Saturday March 14 and 15.
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Rittman Pta
Ada Davis
Stem
Stern
Rittman
George O. Griffith
Andy Stuff
Don Niehaus
Chuck McCoy
Robert Davis
George Sandrock
North Street
Karl Melenbacker
Dolly George
Howard Dickerson
Long faces second degree murder charge in Stewart case
Gary Dean Long of Wadsworth, 21, was indicted for second degree murder in Medina County for the December 13 shooting of Rittmanite Joseph Stewart at the Triangle Restaurant near Wadsworth. If convicted, Long faces life with possible parole after ten years. Stewart, age with wife Bessie and six children, worked at Morton Salt. his wife tended the restaurant.
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Long
Stewart
Gary Dean Long
Wadsworth
Rittmanite
Joseph Stewart
Medina County
Triangle
H. Dennis Dannley
Bessie
Route
Morton Salt Company
Scout Week Observed by Rittman Boy Scout Troop
Scoutmaster Vern Phillips leads the local Boy Scout troop in observing National Boy Scout Week starting February 7 with exercises and activities. The group is noted as highly active through excursions aimed at building character and manhood.
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Rittman
Vern Phillips
Bloodmobile to Visit Rittman March 5 at American Legion Hall
Red Cross Bloodmobile will travel to Rittman March 5 from noon to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall as Mrs Glen Butler, local chairman, urges donations. Last year Wayne County collected 1867 pints with 346 from Rittman. 1681 pints were used by county hospitals and 207 pints were replaced. The article explains the donation process and notes that blood is provided free to patients, with replacement not mandatory.
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Red Cross
Rittman
American Legion
Wayne County
Ed Cross
Red Cross Blood Program Committee
American Legion Hall
Joe
Cleveland
United States
The
Local Mrs. America Contest Opens Entries
The Ohio Fuel Gas Co. sponsors a local Mrs. America contest and accepts entries at the Gas Co. office in the Ohio Building. Entries must be filed by March 10 per local manager Glen Parman. The local winner advances to district and then Mrs. Ohio, with state winners seeking the national title.
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Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Gas Co
Ohio
Glen Parman
Elyria
City Council Set To Review Paving Program And Recreation Director Salary
The City Council will hold a bi monthly meeting Monday at 7 30 p.m in the Council chambers City Hall. Key items include the street paving program and the hiring of a Recreation Director at a salary of 300 dollars monthly.
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City Council
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Kenneth Osborne
Rittman Cancer Drive
Mrs. Osborne
Gwaltney
Aeek
West ‘Hill
Mildred Durigg
Max Keister
Hauenstein
Robert Stoolmiller
Bloodmobile
Inner Willy
Marvin Bauman
Richard Smith
Connie Rhonemus
Carol Shook
Mary Lou Brown
Covenia Thompson
Richard Williams
Richard Yoho
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