Akron Man Loses Legs In Railroad Accident
Akon Man Mathers 26 of 660 Harvard St Akron switchman lost both legs in a 2:30 am Erie Railroad accident east of the Morton Salt Co property in Rittman. He was taken to Akron Peoples Hospital by ambulance and received a blood transfusion.
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DE Mathers
Harvard St
Akron
Erie
Rittman
Charles Heffelman
Mathers
Akron Peoples Hospital
David Fredrick
Fredrick
O J Shong
Mrs Over Chosen as President of Olla Podrida Club
Mrs Hilda Over was elected president elect of the Olla Podrida Club succeeding Miss Mildred Durrigg who resigned at a gathering hosted by Mrs Margaret Benek. Members contributed to March of Dimes Cancer Society and Red Cross while other talks covered Mossedegh socialism and Russia faith renewal. Refreshments for St Valentine’s Day followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Over
Olla Podrida Club
Mildred Durrigg
Margaret Benek
March of Dimes, Cancer Society
Red Cross
Alyne Butcher
Federated Women's Club
Cleveland
Rachel Smith
Mossedegh
Churchill
Ruth Longworth
Russia
Gladys Rolph
Club notices bake sale and drives announced
St Ann s Altar Society schedules a bake sale for Saturday February 9 at Ward s Market Rittman Grange to install officers Friday February 8 at 8 p m Smithville installation team leads Rittman High Seniors paper drive Friday February 22 residents reminded Wesleyan Methodist Missionary meeting moved from February 7 to February 14 Mrs Luke Dawson to host the altered meeting
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St Ann’s Altar Society
Ward’s Market
Rittman Grange
Smithville
Rittman High
Luke Dawson
Rittman School Board Sets Cafeteria Equipment Talk
The Rittman School Board meets Wednesday to act on selecting a cafeteria manager and assistant from ten applicants. It reviewed dishware and tables from six firms Tuesday night. An April opening date for the lunch room is set by Supt W H Hauenstein, with other reports to be considered.
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Rittman School Board
W. H. Hauenstein
Policeman Adams Earns Respect For Traffic Duty In Rittman
Patrol man Herbert Adams, a 72 year old fixture at Main Street and Ohio Avenue, is praised for enforcing traffic laws and helping children cross safely. Born in Easton and retired from Morton Salt Co prior to 1948, he now serves under Chief Charles Heffleman at 107 State St.
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Herbert Adams
Rittman Square
Adams
Main Street
Ohio Avenue
Rittman
Easton
Morton Salt Co
Cooper Shop
Charles Heffleman
State St
Linda Kay Cook
Front St
Phyllis Palfrey
Rosina Palfrey
R. D. Rittman
Richard and
Robert Refferth
Sheldon Ave
Chamber to Consider Work Program at Rittman Board Meeting
Reorganized Rittman Chamber of Commerce Board will meet Thursday night at Rittman Savings Bank to review the program of work. They will also decide if Rittman should hold a Home Coming this summer. New officers are James M Hile president Don K Freed vice president Robert Bodager secretary and Ralph Krabill treasurer.
Police court fines and charges across several cases
Police news reports several minor offenses. A camp car worker was fined 70 dollars plus costs for assault and battery and 10 dollars for intoxication. Carl Smotherman paid 5 dollars for parking a motorcycle near a fire hydrant. Frank Shannon was fined 10 dollars for disturbing the peace by backfiring a motor vehicle. Harry Nunly and Lester Schindler faced assault and battery charges with Nunly fined 10 dollars and costs. William Mills Wright Sr. will be tried February 6 at 6 p.m. for assault and battery. Norman a e e e B. & O. appears in the text but details are unclear.
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Carl Smotherman
Frank Shannon
Harry Nunly
William Mills
Wright Sr
Class Meets Otterbein Bible Discussion
The Class of the United Brethren Church met with Mrs Russell Steiner at 1389 Meadowvale Ave last Saturday. Mr Gerber presented Shallow Christians as the topic. Social games preceded refreshments. Next meeting set for Saturday March 1 with location to be announced.
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Otterbein Bible
The
United Brethren Church
Russell Steiner
Meadowvale Ave
Gerber
Life of Local Missionary Presented to Women’s Council
The First Brethren church Women’s Missionary Council met at Mrs Frances Ashman’s home to read the life of Mrs Paul Dowdy and her husband, longtime missionaries in Argentina. Members reviewed Bible study and mission topics, with readings from Mrs Dottie Brown, Miss Eula Blatter, and others, and refreshments served by Mrs Ashman and Mrs Simonton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Dowdy
Dorothy Franks
Argentina
Women’s Missionary Council of the
First Brethren Church
Frances Ashman
Eula Blatter
Dottie Brown
Frances Landis
South America
Helen Lance
Virginia Simonton
Helen Mohler
Dowdy
Ashman
Money Rolls Into Local Polio Fund Campaign
Contributions to the annual March of Dimes drive in Ritt an totaled 1646.42 at campaign close. Don Stepfield chaired the effort announced Tuesday. Late gifts through Feb 14 were accepted. Porch Light collection raised 87.98 with Schools 16563, festival 134.14, iron lung receptacles 102.20, theatre 62.52. Deputy chairmen were Sally Dalbey John Prodogan Jr and Betty Barr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittan
Don Stepfield
Sally Dalbey
John Prodogan, Jr
Betty Barr
Women Start Cancer Canvass In Rittman County Drive
A team of 49 women under Mrs Thelma Gwaltney launches a county wide cancer fund drive in Rittman. Contributions can be given to Mrs Gwaltney or at Rittman Savings Bank with half of proceeds funding Wayne County public education on cancer control.
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Rittman
Thelma Gwaltney
Poster Contest Aims to Promote Rittman Cake Walk
Band Mothers at Rittman high school sponsor an annual cake walk in the auditorium on February 21 at 7 p.m. Proceeds go to buy band instruments and music. Art students are invited to submit posters by February 12. Miss Benet leads the contest with Miss Helen Murray assisting to judge for neatness originality and legibility. Winners will be announced next week and awards given during the cake walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman High School
Miss Benet
Rittman
Helen Murray
R Graham Hagey
R P Melvin
RE. van Nostran
Council Votes For Street Job Raise In Rittman
Rittman city council approved a first reading to raise the street job and sewage post salary to $4,800. Branstetter continues until new appointment. four candidates interviewed behind closed doors at an unpublicized meeting called by Mayor Hoover.
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Rittman City
Clarence Kunkler
Roy Ferrer
Emil Firis
al Branstetter
Lewis F Hoover
Branstetter
Dennis Madden
Ed Musser
Ben Weideman
Ed Woyat
Hoover
State Health Department
Front St
Micichael Serjak
City Hall
Dr and Mrs O J Shong Leave Rittman for Florida Vacation
Dr and Mrs O J Shong depart Rittman on Wednesday for a winter vacation in Florida. This item notes their travel to the Sunshine State for a seasonal retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O J Shong
Rittman
Florida
Ministers Association Elects Officers at Rittman Breakfast
Rev Chas Ashman was elected president of the Rittman Ministerial Association at a breakfast at Williams Restaurant. Rev Albert Henry was re-elected secretary and treasurer. Rev Daniel K Freymeyer has served as president for two years. Plans include a city-wide union service on August 31 and the annual Good Friday Service on April 11 at 1:30 pm. The Easter Sunrise Service will be held Easter Sunday at 6:30 am. Further speaker and music announcements will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Ashman
First Brethren Church
Rittman Ministerial Association
Williams Restaurant
Albert Henry
Church of God
Daniel K. Freymeyer
United Brethren Church
Asd Cooperaton
Aid Rev Ashman
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