Polio Drive in Rittman Surpasses Last Year
The March of Dimes drive in Rittman raises 2064 dollars this year led by committee member Helen Winkler. Donations totaled 236 dollars from schools and 244.35 dollars from the Apostolic Christian Church. Other contributions include 120 dollars from organizations 197.13 from iron lung containers and 29.05 from round robin parties. The group thanks local merchants and industries for support.
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Rittman
Helen Winkler
Camgre
Apostolic, Christian Church
Rittman High Band Runs Seal Sale for Lions Drive
The Rittman High School band will run the annual seal sale for the local Lions Club to fund eye glasses and exams for children. The drive runs house to house the week of February 19 with proceeds aiding the campaign and part supporting the band stand.
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Rittman High Hool Band
Lions Club
W. H. Hauenstein
Rittman
Two Men Retired At Ohio Boxboard
Charles B. Smoyer 61, after 25 years with Ohio Boxboard Company, retired on Monday Feb 5. Xaver Brand retired Feb 2 after 22 years, living at the junction of routes 94 and 604. he plans future travels and odd jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Smoyer
S. States
Ohio Boxboard Company
Smoyer
OBC
Xaver Brand
Brand
Riesbach
Alsace Lorraine
France
de Toute
Therm
Police News Disorderly Charges Lead to Fines
Lawrence Carpenter faced two disorderly conduct charges, fined 45 dollars and costs on each. Vernon Thompson charged with intoxication and disorderly conduct, fined 10 dollars plus costs. Carl Radtke cited for reckless driving, fined 19 dollars and costs. Clarence Clegg charged with disobeying a stop sign, fined 50 dollars and costs with costs suspended.
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Lawrence Carpenter
Vernon Thompson
Carl Radtke
Clarence Clegg
Birth Announcement for Rollie Hosan’s Son
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Hosan at 201 North State Street Rittman on February 12.
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Rollie Hosan
State St. Rittman
Proclamation Declares Sight Saving Week in Rittman
Mayor Lewis F. Hoover proclaims the week of February 19 1951 as Sight Saving Week. The action recognizes the Rittman Lions Club project and Rittman High School Band efforts to solicit funds for sight saving as a worthy community cause.
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Rittman Lions Club
Rittman High School
Lions Club
Lewis F. Hoover
Salaries Discussed by Rittman Board of Education
The Rittman Board of Education began a study on possible salary schedules and financing methods. A follow up meeting was set for Wednesday evening to continue the discussion. Ralph Stokes presented plans for band and instrumental music. the program was approved. Mrs J J Williams was hired as secretary-treasurer for one year to succeed her husband. Library books for high school and elementary grades were approved at a total cost of 180 dollars, with emphasis on the latter. Electrical bids for the proposed cafeteria were reportedly the only bids received.
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Rittman Board of Education
Ralph Stokes
Rittman
J J Williams
J. J. Williams
North St School tops March of Dimes drive total
North St School led the district by contributing 106.82 dollars in the March of Dimes drive. First Street School reported 8,472 dollars and the High School 42.22 dollars, with a district total of 236 dollars from Rittman schools. The Apostolic Christian church contributed 244 35.
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North St
First Street
Rittman Schools
The
Apostolic Christian Church
Robinetts Move to Mobile Alabama After Home Sale
Mr and Mrs Herman Robinetts sold their residence to Mr and Mrs John Winkler and plan to relocate within two weeks to Mobile Alabama. The Robinetts will reside in Mobile where Herman Robinetts will work as a salesman for Surgeat Supply Company.
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Herman Robinett
John Winkler
Mobile
Alabama
Robinett
Surgeat Supply Company
Local Band Concert Praised By Rittman High School
Rittman High School Band delivered a well received concert last Thursday night. The program featured River Jordan by Whitney conducted by guest conductor Jack Coy and Bartlesvale Boogie by Paulson earning strong applause. The director concluded with the National Anthem as the audience joined in. Ticket proceeds surpassed last year by forty dollars.
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Rittman High School
River Jordan
Whitney
Jack Coy
Paulson
P.T.A. Meeting Announced for February at High School
Rittman P.T.A. will meet in the High School Auditorium on Monday February 19 at 8 o clock. Roger Hessidence will speak on Civilian Defense Organization. Refreshments will be served and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman P.T.A
Roger Hessidence
Donna Jean Bauman
Johnny Kunkler
Village Council Approves New Truck and Tractor Purchase
The council voted to buy a new truck and a tractor for snow removal after debating whether to repair the old vehicle. A high-lift and plow attachment were planned, while the old truck would be kept for possible repairs if needed. The meeting also approved renting a defense film and addressed camp licensing fire protection concerns.
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Glassner
Street Committee
Roger Hessidence
Council
Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet Date Change
Community notices list multiple club meetings and events with new dates from February to March. Highlights include Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet moved to March 2 at 6:00 p.m., and church auxiliary groups scheduling meetings at various local homes and dates in February. A. E. Smith of Barberton will speak at the Father and Son banquet February 27.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
A. E. Smith
Barberton
Trash Collection Schedule Adjusted This Week
The street department will collect trash on Wednesday Thursday and Friday this week. Last week’s pickups were postponed due to unspecified issues.
Trees Planned For New Recreation Area Stationed By Park Board
G H Clippinger reports to the council that 13 evergreens and a variety of deciduous trees will be planted in the new recreation area. Landscape Architect Russell A Reiman completed the plan and funding decisions are requested. The plan promises year round color using existing land and hardy thorn apple trees, aligned with the Chamber of Commerce plan to avoid overlap.
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G. H Clippinger
Park Board
Clippinger
Russell A Reiman
Chamber of Commerce
Rittman Library to Close for Washington's Birthday
The Rittman Public Library will be closed on Thursday February 22 in observance of Washington's Birthday.
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Rittman Public Library
Washington
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Joseph Painter
Dorothy Robbins
University of Texas Medical School
Galveston
American Cancer Society
Cancer Crusade
North St. School
Robinetts
Doylestown
Chipps
Big Joe Williams
Frank Hardgrove
Indians
Williams F
Gatehouse F
Musser
Pavkov
Hana
Ross G
Paridon
T Greer F
Whims
Hardgrove
Lunter
Poholski
Ambrose G
P.T.A
Louis Hines
Hoover
Fire Department
Forrer
North First Steet
Terrace
Wenger
Mothers Club
O. H. Fry
Seneca St
Bernice Fry
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Altar Society
St. Ann's Catholic Church
George Haller
Hermina Lendy Society
Sally Taylor
Orchard St
Hiordius Lewis
Clara Butler
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