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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1968
Page
4
A local editorial argues Rittman in Wayne County tackles its issues openly. It notes water supply buffered by wells, a new high school, Head Start welfare steps, and pollution controls at PCA and Morton Salt, while trash franchising aids disposal and future site planning aims to curb dumping.
Lorraine Jensen, daughter of Norman and Mrs Jensen of North Third, appears in a January Ohio State University Monthly feature on working students. The piece notes her residency in Morrison Towers and her job at the University Dairy while balancing classes and loans. David Wright is pictured in Variety’s Merchandiser with a SleepWalker Sale stunt, showing him in a red flannel nightshirt and a bonnet during a publicity event.
Three Arts Club plans a February meeting with Gail Lance hosting and Mrs Clyde Semler assisting. The program on Justification of Drug Prices will be led by Mrs Robert Wright. A benefit for Old Knupp Church, Rittman Public Library and Fine Arts Foundation will feature a five piece silver tea service to be won for a $1 donation with a March 4 drawing.
The menu lists meals for Sterling School from Monday January 22 to Friday January 26. Items include macaroni and cheese with meat sandwiches creamed tomatoes and fruit, homemade soups, peanut butter sandwiches, creamed turkey over biscuits with buttered peas, hamburgers on buns, buttered corn and cookies. No school Friday January 26.
Samuel T French, pastor of First Church of Christ at 50 North Main, will leave with his family January 28 to become pastor at Northside Christian Church in Georgetown Kentucky. He has led First Church since June 1966 after previous posts at Minerva Park Church of Christ Westerville and five years in Bellville. He and his wife have two sons and a successor at First Church is not yet named.
The Second semester starts Monday January 22 at First Brethren Church. Rev. Charles Turner teaches a course on Holy Scriptures angels demons and end times. Since 1959 over 400 people from 20 area churches have attended. Preregistration is by calling the church office or arrive for the first session at 7 30.
Library announces new acquisitions across adult fiction non fiction and juvenile sections. Notable titles include The Banana Men by an array of authors in adult fiction and guides on daily life manners first aid the ballet cook book and philatelists in adult nonfiction. Juvenile fiction features Chip per field Checoba Stallion of the Comanche and P.S. Happy Anniversary among others. Gift books from Russell Frey include World Library series volumes.
Installation of officers was recently held for the American Legion Auxiliary with Mrs. Robert Wenger as installing officer. Catherine Twinem named first vice president. Mrs. John Hodovan elected treasurer. Mrs. Jay Rohrer historian. Wayne County Council meeting canceled due to bad weather. Mrs. Wade Schaffter urged new outside display at Rittman schools. Mrs. George Wise to speak at February meeting. Dale Rohrer reported two needy Rittman families received Christmas boxes. White elephant sale held after meeting. hostesses were Mrs. Hodovan, Mrs. Ivan Ramsier and Mrs. Joseph Wald.
Mr and Mrs Grant Switzer of Sterling observed a quiet 60th wedding anniversary Sunday. Mr Switzer also will celebrate a birthday this week. The Switzers are spending the remainder of winter with daughter and family the Enzil Petermans of Smithville. They have another daughter Mrs Mabel Leatherman of Wadsworth.
A meeting was planned for Sunday January JA at 2 p.m. at Rittman city hall but was canceled due to inclement weather and not rescheduled. The article notes ongoing shifts in customer engagement and a humorous sales promotion still appealing to shoppers.
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