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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1963

Page

4

A Matter Of Value In City And School Purchases

Citizens urged strict value in spending on engineering and architectural work. Councilman Ashton Fall pressed for a second estimate on Nautilus Lane paving from Charles Mann. Engineering Associates of Wooster has done most projects. critics say local firms in Medina and nearby cities could offer better prices and service. The Board of Education faces the same demand for value on construction bids. Spahn and Barnes of Cleveland has long provided architectural work since 1949.

Ashton Fall Charles Mann Nautilus Lane Engineering Associates of Wooster Hall Medina Ashland Akron Barberton Wooster Company Mann Spahn and Barnes Cleveland North Street

HITS & BITS Continued From Page 1

A fragment of community notices lists births hospitalizations birthdays and anniversaries. The Roland Chenal welcomes a six month old baby girl weighing 18 pounds 12 ounces as new guardians plan legal ownership later this year. Other items note Rosemary Kitts to enter Wadsworth Hospital for observation. Mrs Ken McDonald with a knee cast at home. the Yoder family welcoming a grandson Douglas Dean at Canton’s Aultman Hospital. Minnie Hershey critical at Wayne County Home Wooster. Mrs Paul Baker slated for surgery at Orrville Osteopathic Hospital. a birthday list for several residents including Kenneth Baker Kathy Melenbacker Sue Jenkins Barbara Watts Corrinne Bell James Hopton Elaine Mickey Blackburn Carolyn Jensen Robert Straub Beverly Emch William Seebauer Marge Berger Basil Harderove and Lawrence White. Spring signals Buckeye Garden Club’s garden ideas and a film at Mrs James Shank’s home. Roll call prompts hobby responses. Roy Huffman Jr hopes to return from Wadsworth Hospital. several anniversaries noted for Bob and Lenore West, Roy Workman, and Dallas Copley. Charles Rosenberg home from observation. Delta Club host Tuesday. program by Mrs Richard Gillman on Principles of Communism.

Kenneth Baker Decuy Hills Larry Huffman Ed Taylor Joan Hoover Marge Berger Basil Harderove Lawrence White Kathy Melenbacker Sue Jenkins Barbara Watts-Corrinne-Bell James Hopton Elaine Mickey Blackburn James Shank Willard Rush Rittman Public Library

Bound to Jury in Robbery Case at Ritman Gulf Station

Olin Kitts of Rittman bound over to Wayne County Grand Jury on breaking and entering charges. Alfred Saxton of Rittman also accused of stealing 168 dollars from Ritman Gulf Station. Kitts free on 2000 dollar bond. Saxton held in Wayanyamy Jail awaiting preliminary hearing.

Olin Kitts Rittman Wayne County Grand Jury Kitts Alfred Saxton Ritman Gulf Station Saxton Wayanyamy

Pinewood Derby Next Week At Pinewood High Gym

Rittman fathers and sons build two by two inch wood blocks for a Boy Scout Pinewood Derby. The event unfolds Thursday January 24 at 7 p.m. in the high school gym with five ounce cars racing for trophies and ribbons. Trial runs are scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday January 22-23 at Diversion Hall from 7 to 9 p.m.

Rittman Wsy Hopig Dick Allison South Second Street Diversion Hall

Nicknames cling to teens after farm accident and baseball zeal

A fragmented recollection describes Carl Bowen nicknamed Happy for a leg injury from a farm incident as he grew to play football. The tale continues with Heinie Walker and Weinie Warold, noting early love of baseball and mistaken Army origins for Warold’s nickname.

Carl Happy Bowen Heinie’ Walker Warold

Sewing Classes To Begin Soon

A series of free sewing classes will be held in January, announced by Wayne County Extension Agent Yvonne L. Odok who asks interested persons to watch the paper for further announcements. The study topics include fabrics and finishes as Mrs. Cook notes new fabrics like corduroy denim built in stretch. Mrs Cook briefed 48 leaders from the county at an all day training meeting who will instruct women in their communities.

Yvonne L. Odok Wayne County

Local youth nicknamed Heinie sticks in neighborhood lore

A youth from South Seneca earned the nickname Heinie after baseball star Heinie Manus as he played in a sandlot behind Strickland's garage. Friends and neighbors recall him swatting balls and enjoying the game in that intimate, street-level setting.

Strickland South Seneca Dona Heinie Heinie Manus Clover

Band Parents To Fete 850 At Dinner

Band Parents organization will serve a dinner at Rittman high school to 850 members of Mille Producers Association of Akron on Jan 26. A bid submitted for the dinner has been accepted and Band Parents will undertake the venture as a money making project. Volunteers who will help with the meal are listed.

Band Rittman High School Mille Producers Association of Akron Frank Burns Joe Felix Lester Boreman Joseph Pollich Allen Broadfirst Ron Goodhart Ivan King Clyde Eck

Orlon and dacron fabrics featured at area meet

Neighborhood groups study new interfacing of dacron polyester and acriloin pads with deep pile. Orlon yarn gains built in crimp for wool like look under the name Orlon Savelle. A new tastan thread for sewing synthetic and stretch fabrics is on the market. Contact area leaders for meeting details.

Orlon Orlon Savelle

Cadet Band Announces Winter Concert and Clinic Trip

Hart and Mrs Ed Taylor recruit help via 925-4259 as band volunteers sought. Gene Sharick says cadet and junior bands will present at Band Parents meetings. Winter concert set for Feb 2. Four students Shirley Felix Sharon Steiner Julia Harris Marvin Ramsier and Director Sharick discuss December trip to the Midwest Band Clinic in Chicago with a day by day report.

Hart Ed Taylor Gene Sharick Shirley Felix Sharon Steiner Julia Harris Marvin Ramsier Sharick Chicago

Pendulum device tests explosive force at Naval Lab

A 1500 pound, 12 foot pendulum with a nearly frictionless system is employed at the Naval Ordnance Laboratory in Silver Spring Maryland to gauge the force produced by an explosively driven device. The article notes shifts in U S savings bonds rates and mentions a Ron Goodhart discussing refreshments for members and guests.

Naval Ordnance Laboratory Silver Spring

Built Right Chevrolet Fleetside Truck Advertisement

A narrative pitch describes a Fleetside pickup emphasizing rugged construction and features. It highlights tailgate latches, rubber-wrapped chains, lower side panels, select wood floor, double walled cab, insulated roof, and Chevrolet coil-spring suspension. The ad stresses durability, low maintenance, trade value, and delivery options.

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