Broadway Joe Namath radio call surprises Rittman driver
Marjorie Broome of Rittman reported an encounter with football star Joe Namath on 224 near town. She quoted him confirming identity over the CB radio and noted his casual appearance. Also mentioned is Robin Ryland Parker leaving for Okinawa with her Navy husband David Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Broome
Rittman Press
Bob Broome
Joe Namath
Rittman
Broadway Joe
Robin (Ryland) Parker
David
Okinawa
United States Navy
Robin
Duane Ryland
Thomas Parker
Wooster
Twin births and community notices in Rittman area
Mr and Mrs Moses Moore announce Glen Christopher a 7 lb 18 oz boy born Feb 5 at Medina Community Hospital with older brother John nine. grandparents Lively and Moore. Okey Dingess welcomed Misty Dawn 8 lb 11 2 oz Feb 10 at Orrville Dunlap Hospital. grandparents Thompson and Maynard. Legion post 423 observes 57th anniversary with dinner March 16 at 6 30 p.m. Canvassing Heart Fund, Door to door collectors planned. Heart Sunday Feb 29. Milton Township Homemakers thank Judy Widmer for program Feb 23 1976. Little and Senior League uniforms due to last year’s manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Moore
Thonen
Glen Christopher
Medina Community Hospital
John
Laura Lively
Rittman
Obelia Moore
Cuyahoga Falls
Lively
Okey Dingess
Misty Dawn
Orrville Dunlap Hospital
Sam Thompson
Linden
West Virginia
Nellie Maynard
Kennova
Legionnaires
Howard Blair
American Legion
Rittman Post
Milton Township
Judy Widmer
Wayne Co. Mental Health Dept
Wooster
City reimburses towing fee after muddy street incident
The Rittman City Council voted 3 to 2 to reimburse Jerry Kammer for his wife’s towing charge after she got stuck in mud on city owned Fairlawn extension. Critics said the city should not pay, while supporters argued the street’s condition and ownership warranted coverage. The vote included councilmen Hardgrove Wright and Whims in favor, Imhoff and Smith opposed, Jordan absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman City
Wadsworth
Rittman Street
Jerry Kammer
Fairlawn
Rittman Police
Kammer
Council
Larry Moedt
Gerry Whims
Moedt
Ash Hall
Hardgrove
Wright
Whims
Imhoff
Smith
Jordan
Elmer Smith
Rittman Bicentennial City Hit By String Of Local Thefts
A window was broken at Goodhart's Service Station on February 18 with no entry. On February 19 a battery disappeared from a new truck at Rupp Brothers Pontiac. Items stolen from a boarding barn on Rittman Road included saddle coat blanket and horse gear valued about 240 dollars. Meat shipments were swiped from a truck on February 18. An accident on February 13 damaged Kenneth Robbins’s truck, and February 14 a minor collision occurred between Jack Knapp and Willard Burkhart.
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Goodhart
Rupp Brother
Pontiac
S. Main
Rittman Rd
Kenneth Robbins
Sterling
Robbins
Jack Knapp
Wadsworth
Strickland
Williard Burkhart
Knapp
Burkhart
Rittman sewage rate hike ignored by city officials
The Rittman Press reports a 1971 sewer rate increase was never implemented. City leaders say the measure was window dressing to satisfy creditors, while current rates and loans show ongoing deficits. With rising sewer plant costs, officials discuss adjusting water rates to cover debt and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Rittman Press
Larry Moedt
Robert Trimble
Trimble
Moedt
Local Bicentennial Program Honors Rittman Heritage
A yearlong effort yields a Bicentennial program highlighting past present and future. The centerpiece is restoring the Gish Homestead moved to Pioneer Cemetery as a lasting reminder of local history. Rotary Club pledged 3000 dollars, Buckeye Garden Club and others added 1000, with 4000 needed for a basement community meeting room. The project honors George Fritz and is overseen by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. A musical pageant I Love America with 100 voice choir and 35 instruments is planned for July 2 under Sheila Stoll and Chris Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Gish Homestead
Western Reserve
Rittmah Rotary Club
River Styx
George Fritz
America Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
America
Sheila Stoll
Delta Club
Mickey Shankland
Chris Hall
Rittman Bicentennial Commission
Rittman Community Calendar February 25 29
Community schedule lists Senior Citizens gathering February 25 at 1 p.m. at legion hall with blood pressure taken for residents 60 plus. February 26 events include Rotary Club luncheon at United Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star, Grand Squares, Tops 1160, VFW Auxiliary, and fire department meetings. February 28 features district contests, freshman tournaments, and varsity basketball at Canton Field House with presale tickets. February 29 notes Heart Sunday fundraising door to door. March 1 Band Boosters Three Arts Lions VFW meetings, and March 2 Olla Podrida Club and American Legion 423 assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Legion Hall
Rotary Club
United Methodist Church
Russell Frey
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Grand Squares
City Hall
Chippewa 2
VFW
Rittman Volunteer Firefighers
Norwayne
Hillsdale
Rittman High School
Waynedale
Rittman High
Canton-Lehman
Canton
Wadsworth Auxiliary Plans New Chemistry Analyzer Purchase
The Wadsworth Rittman Hospital Auxiliary plans to buy a chemistry analyzer using proceeds from the May 14 and 15 follies titled A Stitch In 'Fine' at O J Work Auditorium. The device will automate tests now done manually, saving time and travel for patients and expanding in house testing locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital
O.J. Work
Wadsworth
Creena Verghese
Verghese
Akron
Wadsworth- Rittman Hospital
Auxiliary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brenda Cool
Walter Markley
Jerald Mills
Rittman Bicentennial
Church of Christ, N. Main St. Mary
Heart Fund
James Weaver
Leith
Cochairman
Heart
Hall
Delores Wright
Leah Stiner
Delphine Hisem
Ontario
Ohio
Ohio Edison
Rupp Brothers
Order of the Eastern Star
Rittman Grand Squares
Band Boosters
Three Arts Club
Lions Club
Olla Podrida Club
American Legion 423
Robert Kelly
Robert Edgerton
Jane Raftry
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