Moving Tales And Local Notes From Orrville
A fragment of a community roundup describes a family's relocation with their dog Pooks adjusting to a new neighborhood and enjoying the freedom of snow and woods. It also reports local hospital updates including Linda Stout, Walter Blackwell in serious condition, Cheryl Adams in critical status after open heart surgery, and a call for nickname tips. The piece mentions a furnace fire at Milton Presbyterian Church and upcoming early dismissal for a Rittman Education Association meeting.
Ritman Chamber warns on sewing machine promo
The Ritman Chamber of Commerce issued a warning to local residents to scrutinize a sewing machine sales campaign mailed to homes. Director David Wright said he received several complaints about the device used in selling the machines.
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Ritman Chamber of Commerce
David Wright
Chamber
Milton Township Trustees Buy Emergency Vehicle
Milton Township Trustees plan to purchase an emergency vehicle to fight grass fires. The cost is estimated near 3500 dollars and bids will be opened in March.
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Milton Township
Blood Donors Urgently Needed At Bloodmobile Event
Urgent call for new blood donors as illness and flu may reduce supplies. Bloodmobile appears in Rittman on Friday March 8 at American Legion Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Committee led by Mrs Harold Widmer lists a large recruiting team and supportive volunteers from local firms and churches. Quota is 125 pints, with about 200 donors expected, and transportation arrangements are provided. Easter Seals drive features Doris Napier and Richard Redinger as local ambassadors representing Wayne County services and beneficiaries.
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Badlsh—Sax
Dale ‘Widmer
Albert Gasser
Harold Widmer
Kenneth Ramsier
Rittman
Harold Widimer
Gary Polk
Ben Imhoff
Martha Blatter
Irene Blatter
Clarence Voss
Robert Parkinson
John Steiner
Lawrence Lively
Addison Widmer
Harlen Stoller
Elmer Maibach
Albert Gasser, Jr
Irvin Klotzle
Ed Zollinger
Willard Blough
Bessie Gillman
Robert Boltz
Wilford Blatter
Orin Rufener
Dale Hartzler
Morton Salt Company and Packaging Corporation of America
PCA
American Legion Hall
John Collins
Frank Fetzer
Porter Melvin
William Mills
H. S Squibbs
Fredrick
Evangelical United Brethren Church
First Brethren Church
Sterling
W. W. Bodaser
Wayne County Crippled Children Committee
Doris Napier
Richard ‘Redinger
America
Wayne County
Orrville Dunlop Hospital
Wooster Community Hospital
Easter Seal
Smithville
Doris
Donald Napier
South Main Street
Richard
Patsy
Richard Redinger
Sterling, Rd 1
Local Man Serves on College Board in Ohio
Ivan King of 99 North Fifth Street Rittman is among 660 Ohioans serving on college boards through the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges. King sits on Findlay College’s board. The foundation notes 297 trustees hail from other states District of Columbia or Puerto Rico. Dr Glenn L Clayton of Ashland College says trustees donate time and money to strengthen Ohio colleges. He cites corporate gifts as a path to greater strength. in 1962 the foundation was halfway to its annual goal with gifts totaling over 300 million dollars distributed to two schools. Political subdivision notes include a crackdown on delinquent water bills and overtime parking along South Main Street. City manager Charles Manne reports about 300 residents delinquent, with totals near 1056 dollars. The council urges immediate shut-off policy and owner accountability when properties are delinquent. Meade Hardware owner Robert Meade urges stricter two-hour parking enforcement in front of his store. Council considers leasing land at Salt Street and South Main for a parking lot and towed violators. James Witzberger appointed to Council, replacing Edward Bernhardt, to chair utilities. Neil Milford to head finance. Hospital survey committee will report March 11 on plans for a new Attan-Wadsworth area hospital. City notes winter salt expenditure of 91962 dollars this season, up from 837 dollars last winter.
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Main Street
Charles Manne
Council
Robert Meade
Meade’ Hardware
South Main Street
Meade
C E Rhenemus
Salt Street
South Main
James Witzberger
Witzberger
Rittman Press
Edward Bernhardt
Evanston
Neil Milford
Nalery
Bernhardt
Avery Kinch
Sesson
Attan-Wadsworth
Mann
Sharon Steiner Named Delegate to Girls State
Rittman high school junior Sharon Steiner was chosen by the Lions Club as their representative to Buckett Girl's State at Capital University in Columbus June 15 to 23. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Steiner she is active in National Honor Society Spanish Club Meth-Glub Student Council and band. Alternate Janie Pile also selected.
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Sharon Steiner
Rittman High School
Lions Club
Capital University
Columbus
Sharon
Alvin Steiner
Rittman RD
Janie Pile
Former Merchant Killed in Columbus Auto Crash
Leon Davidson 51, a former Rittman merchant, died in Columbus after a broadside collision with an oncoming car. He left Rittman in 1951 to run a Columbus area store and was a Mason and past patron of the Eastern Star. Survived by wife Dorothy, daughter Mrs Ed Zorn of San Juan Puerto Rico, and two grandchildren. Burial was in Columbus.
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Columbus
Leon Davidson
Rittman
Davidson
Ben Franklin
Masonic Lodge
Order of Eastern Star
Dorothy
Diane) Zorn
San Juan
Prto Rico
Mrs. Emma Holm 91 Succumbs in Marshallville
Services were held today for Mrs Emma Holm of Marshallville age 91 who died Tuesday at Orrville Dunlap Hospital after a long illness. She had lived in Marshallville all her life. Surviving are two daughters Vera Werntz and Edna Guy 11 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren 15 great great grandchildren a brother Ervin Crites and a sister Laura Mathie. Burial was at St Michael's Cemetery Marshallville Rev Al ta Knoil officiated.
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Omma Holm
Marshallville
Orrville Dunlap Hospital
Holm
Vera Werntz
Edna Guy
Alliance
Ervin Crites
Laura Mathie
Wooster
St. Michael's Cemetery
Alta Knoil
Minstrel Show Stars Shine in Nine Annual Event Night
Six performers in a classic minstrel row entertain with banter and jokes. Tickets for the March 14 15 16 show are available from cast members or local pharmacies. co-chairs Davis urge early purchase for best seating. Interlocutor remains unnamed with new developments promised.
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Stepfield's
Wright
Gladys
Bill Davis
Delta Club elects new officers and hosts fundraiser
Mrs Clyde McCray chaired a meeting of the Delta Club where members elected new officers led by president Mrs Richard Gillane and secretary Mrs John Clifton. Plans include a film showing at Rittman High on April 27 for a Girl Scout troop and a Legislation Day trip to Prospect on March 12. The group sells sponge refills to raise funds and will host future programs by Mrs Robert Stoll and Mrs William Hamerick.
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Clyde McCray
Rittman
Delta Club
Mem‘ors
Hanen
Fker
Cleour
Berlin
Gersans
Cl. B. Stacker
Richard Gulinane
Odomede
John Clifton
Donald Ritchne
Erve
Robert ‘Toll
S. Robert Trase
Prograam
Chuumman
Rittman High Scheool
Prospect
Ellen Gish
Charles Copas
Thomas. Spear
William Hamerick
Glen Butler
Red Cross
Robert Stoll
Ballroom dancing classes start March 4 at First Street School
Seventh and eighth graders may join a 10 week program in ballroom dancing and social behaviour. Harley Kerr of Akron will lead sessions in the school cafeteria starting at 3:30 for one hour at 50 cents per hour. Girls enrolled earn credit toward dancing badges. A parents invited party will conclude the course.
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First Street
Harley Kerr
Akron
King School
YMCA
Seville
Saote
Firefighters Respond to Fire at Mill*. Presbyterian Church
Rittman volunteer firemen were called Thursday morning to extinguish a small fire in the furnace at the Mill Presbyterian Church on South Main Street. Minor damage reported to the furnace room in the basement.
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Rittman
Milter Presbyterian
South Main Street
Artful Homemaker Sketches For Minstrel Show
Mrs Mil dred Hilty, known as Skip, a Cranford New Jersey native, designs and illustrates for the annual Minstrel Show now in its ninth year. Since marrying after Miami University graduation she has worked in Lions Club sign making and contributed to Brethren magazine The Woman’s Outlook. She also crafts in ceramics, knits, collects antiques, and refinishes a dry sink as part of her busy home life with husband Ken Scott and children 16 and 3.
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Mildred Hilty
Cranford
New Jersey
Skip
Rittman
Miami University
Ays
Lions Clab
Mildred ‘Skip’ Hilty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pooks
John Steinbeck
Charley
Linda Stout
Wadsworth Hospital
Walter Blackwell
Cheryl Adams
Glen!Adams
Akron Children’s Hospital
Jim Killough
Milton Presbyterian Church
Dick Gillman
Russell Crall
Osteopathic Hospital
Orr Ville
George ‘Campbell
Orrville Osteopathic Hospital
Roger Hessidences
Fort Myer's Beach
Fla
Palmer Dolphs
Wadsworth
Lloyd Whims
Barberton
Rittman Education Association
Ivan King
North Fifth Street
Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges
Zaccheus
Richy-Tie
Bea
Pata
Davis
Rastus” Leuis
Lewis, Ny
Mrs. Gillman
Delta President
Ken
Scott
Jane
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