Local Rittman notices span births transfers and military moves
The page lists a mix of family news and travel from Rittman Ohio including Mal Justiniano in New York awaiting a Madrid study, Jo Arnold and others reuniting for Christmas, newborns such as Stefanie Kay Vannoy and Mick Pereira, service members Jim Keister and Phil Schumacher at duty stations, and hospital updates for several residents. It also previews a year-end column noting progress and lingering issues in Rittman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Davis
Mal
Carlos Justiniano
Santa Cruz
Bolivia
New York
Carlos
Madrid
Spain
Justiniano
Rotary
Rittman
Ara
Rittman Area Sees Honors and Developments in 1968
January announcements name Verne Gebhart and other local leaders while Dr. Donald Rosen becomes Orrville Hospital chief of staff and Homemaker of the Year honors go to Karen Burkhart. The Great Water Scare of 1968 follows weeks of rain and pollution threats with city action and leadership changes in Rittman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Verne Gebhart
American Legion
Howard Bair
Ronald Woyat
Robert Stoll
Donald Rosen
Orrville Community Hospital
Karen Burkhart
Rittman High School
Robert West
Macauley Gosney
State Department of Health
Roy Lutz
Rittman Chamber of Commerce
Homer Pyle
State of Ohio
Meade Re-elected President of Pulp Mill Workers
Robert Meade was re elected president of the Pulp Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers Brotherhood of America at a recent meeting. Other officers elected include John Alexander as vice president Ralph Armstrong as corresponding and recording secretary Glen Russell as financial secretary Victor Holland as treasurer Oris O Neal and Elmer Watts as guards John Hodovan and Elwood Lately as trustees Frank Patterson as sick committee Harold Pelfrey as division representative carton division Fred Stone as corrugated division representative Jim Hawkins as central maintenance and power Robert Cornelius as mill division. Election committee members were Ralph Skeens Ralph Van Nostran and Paul Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Meade
Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers’ Brotherhood of America
John Alexander
Ralph Armstrong
Glen Russell
Victor Holland
Oris O'Neal
Elmer Watts
John Hodovan
City to Pickup Christmas Trees January 3–6
The City of Rittman will collect discarded Christmas trees placed at the curb from Friday January 3 until Monday January 6. Residents may also bring trees to the city landfill on East Sunset Drive, per City Manager Macauley Gosney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Cemetery
Macauley Gosney
M@LEACHERS
Industrial Park
Rittman
East Ohio Avenue
City of
East Sunset Drive
Rittman Fails To Secure Junior Achievement Building
The Rittman Board of Education may not gain use of the JA Building for the school district. City officials say turning the building over to the board is unlikely with JA’s program possibly continuing next year. If JA drops the program, the city must find space for Girl Scouts and other groups now inside the building. Remodeling costs and taxpayer funding concerns are cited as obstacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Board of Education
City of
Rittman
Junior Achievement
JA _ board
Macauley Gosney
Clarence Kunkler
Kunkler
Gosney
Bank Increases Dividend By The Rittman Savings Bank
The Board of Directors votes to raise the dividend to 1.50 a share for 1968. Stockholders meet at the main office 20 South Main on January 8 at 2 p.m. to elect directors and review the past year’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Savings Bank
South Main
Cat Io Coma
Trustees Report Milton Township 1968 in the Black
Trustees presented their annual report detailing 15 miles of new hard surface roads 24 hour police protection a modern fire department and rescue squad with emergency vehicle 24 hour snow removal service and a forthcoming 100 bed hospital completing next year residents are advised of improved street lighting and an additional water well for fire protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Wilford Blatter
Art Classes Begin Jan 2 at City Recreation Dept
The City Recreation Department starts a new series of adult art classes on Thursday Jan 2 from 7 to 10 pm at the Rittman shopping center rear entrance. First project is a collage. Each student brings a board textured material and glue. Teacher is Russell Muzycka. Cost is $12 for six lessons. For more information contact Mrs John Zivick or Mrs Clyde McCray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recreation Department
Rittman Shopping Center
Russell Muzycka
John Zivick
Clyde McCray
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jo Arnold
Robert Arnold
Terry Whims
Hickin
Matthew Thomas
Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital
Michael
Thomas Vannoy
Chardon
Stefanie Kay
Joe Felix
Rittman, Rfc
Wads Rittman Hospital
Robert Rood
Jim Keister
Helen
Bud Keister
Jim
Fort Bragg
N.C
United States Army
Gary Croft
Fort Eustis
Bill
Annroft
Doris Richards
David Hutchison
Sterling Avenue
Wadsworth - Rittman Hospital
Bob
Ginny Smonton
Fort Dix
N.J
Bill Melenbacker
Wads- Rittman Hospital
Karl
Vira Melenbacker
Bob Mougey
Southern Illinois University At
Carbondale
Herald Mougey
Jamie Pereira
Mick Pereira
Mick
San Francisco
United States Navy
Phil Schumacher
Donald Rose
Camp Lejuene
S.C
Phil
Sue
Miami School of Nursing
Dayton
Manchester
Conni
Ron Sprowl
Wayne Sprowl
Charlestown
Wayne
County Library Board
Kenneth Osborne
Kenneth R. Mhilty
Scouting
United Fund
Sinclair
Valentine
Fredrick and
Beech Streets
Meade
Ralph Skeens
Ralph van Nostran
Paul Baker
James W. Frye
R. D. Wenger
James Hile
Joseph Gaborsky
Evelyn Grant
Ralph Gwaltney
W. W. Bodager
Russell Frey
W. H. Hauenstein
F. O. Kanehl
L. K. Burnett
Ben Bodager
Glenn Parman
Lindsey Williams
John* Zivick
John Lehman
Chamber
Larg
Trustees
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