Christmas Tree Lit for Many Local Celebrations
In a snowy night in Rittman Virginia Niehaus reports a lighted Christmas tree in the Shook yard. The Shooks have lit the tree on special occasions since Christmas, including birthdays and holidays for family and neighbors. The pattern continues with upcoming dates in March for Chick and Audra Kinch, Nellie Shook, and Mrs. Hamilton, promising a bright welcome to spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Niehaus
Virginia
Shooks
Byron Quenton Shook
Byron
Yecker
Kansas City
Kans
George Washington
Abe Lincoln
Duane
Chick
Audra Kinch
Eula
Nellie Shook
Dave Hamilton
Sterling Avenue
Burkhart Named National Merit Finalist
Mr and Mrs John F Burkhart 280 Industrial advance to National Merit Scholarship finalist, placing Karen Burkhart among top 0.5 percent of graduates. She attends Rittman High School and has taken advanced work at Kent State University Extension in Wadsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Burkhart
Karen
Rittman High School
Kent State University Extension
Wadsworth
Hich
Betty Crocker
Tocanal Burkhart
Xford
Rittman High Band Plans Sunday Concert
Rittman High School will present its annual winter band concert Sunday at 3 30 under Dennis Antram. The program features a guest director and includes marches overtures and pieces written for bands. The Magnificent Seven theme and Young Lions close the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman High School
Dennis Antram
Brent Heisinger
Frank Erickson
The
Young Lions
Carroll de Camp
Guy d'Aurelio
Lake High School
Poet Seeks Writer Identity for Rittman Press Letter
A note from Rittman Press asks the author of a mailed poem titled Elegy Written in an Urban aravesard to identify himself. The policy requires signed letters to publish. anonymous submissions can be withheld from publication upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Press
Pease
Milton Township to Have Police Protection Plan Explained
Milton Township trustees plan reciprocal police aid with Rittman. Officer Kenneth Wing will work off hours from Rittman duties, wear a Milton uniform, and carry his own gun. City of Rittman reserves jail access and mutual aid in emergencies as details were outlined at a Monday city council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Milton Township
City of
Kenneth Wing
Sterling
Cr. Haulk
Wilford Blatter
King
Blatter
Milton
Carl Bradford
CFE
Rhonemus
Grass Fires Burn Along Route 57 Near Rittman
Rittman Volunteer Fire Department battled two grass fires on Route 57 northeast of Rittman, likely sparked by sparks from a passing train. A separate blaze at 1 p.m. Saturday confined to the basement of John Mann’s residence at 47 Fredrick Street caused smoke damage after a preliminary inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Volunteer Fire Department
Route 57
Rittman
John Mann
Fredrick Street
Downtown merchants push to buy parking lot downtown
Six merchants pledge 85 percent of the cost to form a corporation and acquire a West Ohio Avenue lot for a downtown parking facility. Robert Bodager chairs the effort with Allan J Broadhurst and others, aiming to simplify development and retain control for ten years if the merchants own the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C E. Rhonemus
Robert Bodager
Allan J Broadhurst
Austin Gift
Don Houglan
Donald Stepfield
Ohio Avenue
Macauley Gosney
Rhonemus
Broadhurst
Rittman
Independent Slate Files For GOP Convention
Lindsey Williams publisher of the Rittman Press and five other Ohio weeklies runs as an independent delegate on the 7th district slate opposing a county party slate. The four man slate is led by Congressman John Ashbrook who refused a loyalty oath. Ashbrook backs Nixon with caveats while Governor Rhodes leads Ohio’s delegation and favors Rockefeller. Marion Graven cites party pressure to keep Ashbrook off. Williams defends voter choice amid diverse views among slate partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey Williams
Rittman Press
Ohio
John Ashbrook
Ashbrook
Richard Nixon
James—Rhodes
Miami, Fla
Nelson Rockefeller
Associated
Promisse
Williams
Wiliams
Charles Moyle
Knox Coty
Altesin Evans
Cambridge
Rittman Science Day Set for March 12 at High School
Rittman Science Day will be held Tuesday March 12 at 7 p.m. in the Rittman High School auditorium. The public is invited. About 200 projects by students in grades 1 to 12 will be shown. Each participant earns a ribbon and top elementary and junior high entries receive the Rittman Press trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Rittman High School
Bloodmobile visits Rittman area for blood drive
The Bloodmobile schedule at the American Legion Hall today from 1 to 6 pm aims to boost donor turnout. Co chairs Patricia Black and Sharon Jones urge residents to keep appointments or walk in, noting blood availability around the clock and a broader Red Cross program aiding hemophilia victims and emergency supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Bloodmobile
Patricia Black
Sharon Jones
American Legion Hall
Miss Black
Miss Jones
Rittmanites
Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital Opens Postponed to March 1969
Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital faces a three month delay with occupancy now expected in March. The Joint Township Board heard that S8 7CAT remains to be raised by donations. Carmichael received a 30 000 payment and a final share payment will follow. An agreement to allow water service taps to the hospital is being drafted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth - Rittman Hospital
Wadsworth - Rittman Hospital Joint Township Board
Oor Sip Ase
Harris Te Xo Galim
Wadaworth Bttreiye Hospital Asseeniion Board of Trustees
Carmichael of
Columbus
Carmicael
Carmichael
Jem Township
Wadworth
Pepe
Evete
World Day of Prayer Service Friday at Milton church
Church Women United sponsors a World Day of Prayer service Friday at 1 30 p m in Milton United Presbyterian Church. Pastor Daniel Remaley of United Methodist Church will speak with participation from Sterling and Rittman Methodist churches and Milton United Presbyterian Church. Theme Bear One Another Burdens. Various local women lead worship, scripture reading, and prayer with special music by the Milton United Presbyterian choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Women United
Milton United Presbyterian Church
Daniel Remaley
United Methodist Church
Sterling and Rittman
Thailand
Dale Wirth
Sterling
John Etling
Porter Melvin
W. D Milty
Harley
Oxygen Sales Company Opens in Felison Therapy Facility
Oxygen Sales Company opens at 13 South Main in Sterrells banquet room with Jaime Pereira as president and manager. It will employ 1 person, assemble nasal masks and oxygen equipment, and sell 8 models to hospitals doctors offices and homes. The operation plans a move in about eighty days to Sev Saylle Road north of Ritaida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friison
Ceompany
Imanite
Jaime Pereira
Pereirit
Hudser
Oxsgen
Hudsons
Saylle
Rittaida
Perewra Hudson
Omaha
Nebo East
Nares
Europe
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Rawiga Country Club
Lions Club
Ray
P. M. Hawkins
Amazon
Ken Baker
Jeff Hisem
Mark Smith
Duct
Malcolm Arnold
Paul Wheat
Todermann
Qverture
Ronald Thielman
Caesar Giovannini
Carrol Wright
Wright
Willow Brook
North Main Street
Carroll Wright
John Boyes
Salt Street
Glenn Watts
Boyes
South Hickin Avenue
Metzger Avenue
Russell High
Cres{on
South Main
Health Department
Kelley Ball
Grant Street
Fredrick
Grant Streets
Gosney
Wayne Couuty
Wayne County Health Officer
Ronald Goodhart
Rys
Frederica
Artetier
B’ Mobile
World Day of Prayer
Milton United Presbyterian Choir
Oxygen Sales Company
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