Service members discharged from Fort Knox and other centers
Discharges listed include Pvt Russell Booth from Fort Knox Dec 24 and James W Hawkins from Toledo Dec 3. Russell Shaffter from Camp Blanding Dec 20 with 30 months service and 19 overseas in Iceland. Dewey Morgan from Indiantown Gap Dec 24 along with Elmer Hoskinson and Heber Hunt from Indiantown Gap on Dec 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Booth
S. Mainers
Fort Knox
James W. Hawkins
Toledo Naval
Atlantic
Pacific
Russell Carl Shaffter
Camp Blanding
Fla
Iceland
Dewey F. Morgan
Rittman R. D
Youth Arrested in Diamond Ring Theft Case
Dennis Pauley, 17, of Rittman was arrested by Police Chief Charles Heffelman and jailed for a juvenile court hearing on suspicion of stealing a diamond ring. He reportedly has a police record in West Virginia prior to moving to Rittman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Pauley
Rittman
Charles Heffelman
Sheriff's Department
Heffelman
West Virginia
Countians Invest $40 Million in War Bonds
Wayne Countians put 40 million dollars into War Bonds over three years, E. C. Dix reports. About 5 million was raised in the current Victory Loan drive, which runs to month’s end. Rittman exceeds its Eighth War Loan targets while banks show 5 percent higher deposits than in 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
E. C. Dix
War Finance Committee
Wayne County
Rittman
Real Estate Transfers In Milton and Sterling Villages
Walter V. and Julia B. Keating transfer 4.39 acres in Milton Two village of Rittman to The Rittman American Legion for $1. Vance H. and Emma Van Nos transfer one lot in Sterling village to Richard D. Tanner for $1. Mary E. Beyer transfers one village of Rittman lot to Thomas C. and Marjorie Ann Craig for $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter V
Julia B. Keating
Rittman American Legion
Milton Two
Rittman
Vance H
Emma van Nostran
Richard D.tanner
Sterling Village
Mary E. Beyer
Thomas C
Marjorie Ann Craig
William H. Shackleford
Thomas D
Marjorie
Ann Craig
Rittan
1946 in a Nutshell Summary of Economic Trends
The report outlines steady bond markets and rising commodity prices with mixed living costs. It notes higher business activity, lower inflation, and uncertain farm prices influenced by foreign trade. Labor remains competitive with more strikes, real estate and retail sales rise, stocks climb, taxes increase, politics lean toward centrist policies, and the president aims for a middle-of-the-road approach.
Babson outlines 1946 business and farm outlooks
Roger W. Babson forecasts a slower postwar recovery with a new industrial era driven by atomic energy. He expects declines in US and Canadian business indices, increased inventories, continued rationing, higher retail prices, and mixed department store sales. Farm prospects include record crops, higher meat and fruit output, and ongoing parity legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger W. Babson
Indians Rout Bob Sterling Fives in 55 29 Victory
Rittman High's basketball team defeated Sterling 55 to 29 as Bob Rosenberg led the Indians with 23 points. Dale Hess scored 17 for Sterling, who trailed from the opening minutes and saw quarter leads of 21-5, 32-12, and 46-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Lance
Sterling Eagles
Rittman High
Indians
Sterling
Bob Rosenberg
Dale Hess
Rittman
Spark
Hess
Rosenberg
Baker
Milford
Plahuta
Eschler
Sparks
Beichler
Perod
Rittman Public Library Redecorating Jan 7 9
Rittman Public Library will close Monday through Wednesday January 7 to 9 for redecorating. No fines on books due during those days if returned by Thursday January 10. Beginning January 2 Mrs Margaret Kirk became the librarian. Regular hours are 3 to 5 Monday to Friday and 6 30 to 8 30 Monday evening through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Public Library
Janary
Margaret Kirk
Community Skiing Program Opens January 7
A new outdoor skiing program for boys and all town children will begin Monday evening January 7. Echols of the recreation crew announced the plan as a fun outdoor activity with sledding and winter games aimed at encouraging safe recreation for local youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echols
Robins Seen by Rittman Man on New Year's Day
Solomon Miller of Rittman reports spotting a robin on New Year's Day, noting the bird's bright plumage as a sign of the season. He adds no other unusual sights from his observation location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Miller
Rittman R. D. South
Old School Board Delays New Board’s Start Until Monday
An aging board voted to extend its life to the first Monday after the new year delaying the swearing in of new members John Balwin and Homer Hoston. Vice President Jack Williams will organize the new board, while governance remains private to avoid public meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
John Balwin
Homer Hoston
H. S. Squibbs
Jack Wiliams
Williams
Bedsie Scumacher
Jo Squis
Howeer
Florida
Riftman
Paccabe
Squibbs
Garver
Columbus
Tingsday
Jack Williams
Bodager
Gnday
Ra Oh
Rittman
Tventh
Alan G.schumaker
New York City
Busses To Run Again Saturday After Greyhound Strike
Two month old strike ends official at 5 am with plan to resume local service. Maintenance staff will report. full service not expected until Sunday morning. A fact finding session with Labor Secretary Schwellenbach opens in Washington today. Penn Greyhound and Central Greyhound arrange return on Oct 31 shifts. Property sale listed for William H. Shackleford et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greyhound Bus
Lewis Schwellenbach
Washington
Pennsylvania Greyhound Lines
Central Greyhound Lines
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Heber J. Hunt
N. Senecaty
Indiantown Gap
Babson
Publishers Financial Bureau, Inc
United States
Tota
U. S
Bate Brie
Bob Sterling
Grandview Blyd
V. Squibbs
Fyst Street
C. Krancher
Inspecto Houghan
Arcitect
A. J. Grant
Mr. Krancher
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