24 Jan 1963
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
1
Laura Jgan rye reports robins feeding in her front yard as winter cold continues. A red bellied woodpecker visits a feeder, and an oppossum shares a cat house with Wertz’s pets. Scout campout at Osage Park ends safely. library story hour. church and hospital notices. births and anniversaries mentioned among community updates.
JayCees honored Warren Hardgrove Denny Hile and Vernon Hoskinson for meritorious service at a Bosses Night dinner at Hale’s Restaurant. Hardgrove won JayCee of the Year for 100 hours spent building dugouts on Industrial Avenue. six members received tie bars for regional improvement. Ronald Garlick spoke on Fire Departments and public service. Don Goftinet as toastmaster announced the state convention in Youngstown and noted the February meeting will elect officers.
Rittman’s annual minstrel show will feature a Remember When sequence and a traditional minstrel segment aimed at pleasing older residents and entertaining younger crowds. Rehearsals last week drew many singers. more chorale help is welcome with rehearsals Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in the high school band room. volunteers may still join.
A men's stag party scheduled at Rawiga has been cancelled. Details on venue and new date were not provided.
Over eight hundred dairy farmers are expected to gather at Rittman High School Saturday for the Akron Milk Producers Inc 47th annual meeting. President William Ruttencutter will preside at 10 15 am with a keynote by Roger Buckley Akron Band Parents provide a ham dinner. Images of a lecture by J G Hays Michigan State on Bovine Architecture and remarks on a new bottling operation frame a full day of talks and awards including Young Cooperators and milk quality prizes. Directors listed include Werstler Creston Miller Marshallville Hostetler Smithville and Ruttencutter. Attendees hail from Shreve Ravenna Canal Fulton Massillon Suffield Orrville and surrounding areas.
Rittman High School will dedicate its winter band concert to doctors dentists nurses and pharmacists in recognition of medical staff in the community. The program Saturday February 2 at 8 p.m. in the high school gym will include marches overtures a narrated novelty piece and a flute section feature.
The Rittman plant of The Packaging Corporation of America installed a new half million dollar Harris six color printing press. It is 59 by 16.7 by 11 feet, 65 days to install, and operates 24 hours on a three shift system. Inking 5,000 impressions per hour, the press reduces stoppages and supports growth. Edwin Taylor will head the press with Frank England and George Gilmore guiding startup.
Buckeye Garden Club members plan a May flower show despite snow. Four members arranged another show during a Tuesday meeting hosted by Mrs James Shank. A film on Petunias Unlimited was shown to 14 attendees and January arrangements were displayed. February program will cover Planting and Pruning by a nursery man with Mrs Canl Galthouse as hostess assisted by Mrs Charles Grant.
Chairman Dale Wirth announced this week the annual Mothers March will begin in Sterling on Thursday January 31 at 7 p.m. Residents are asked to leave porch lights on to contribute to the March of Dimes.
The inaugural United Fund campaign in Rittman ended at a luncheon honoring captains and solicitors. Board President C E Rhonemus praised volunteers and donors as David Wright was named drive chair. Citations were presented to captains including Mrs William Maus and Tony Mirman, with certificates for canvassers and news coverage recognition.
Wadsworth City Council favored the Rittman Wadsworth Advisory Hospital Committee proposal but deferred action pending a resolution by City Solicitor Charles Johnarten. The measure will acknowledge the need for a new 109 bed hospital, approve no remodeling of the old facility, and arrange financing methods, with a special meeting set to frame the resolution before the February 5 regular session. Avery Kinch of Rittman G Brennehan and P R Guinnins named to the new committee, replacing the prior group.
Allen Mills 20 son of Mr and Mrs Robert D Mills 5224 Dickens Drive Baton Rouge former Rittman resident died Wednesday afternoon from gun shot wounds. He was a senior at Louisiana State University survived by parents three sisters Karen Linda Nancy and brother Stewart. Mrs James Black of Rittman sister of Robert Mills left by air for Baton Rouge to attend services in Baton Rouge on Saturday.
A VENI committee was formed to present state officials with options to reinstate a borel committee. The move aims to restore governance structures and clarify authority. Local leaders expect recommendations and possible timelines.
Kenneth Osborne of Rittman was elected vice president of the Wayne County Library Board at a Monday night meeting in Wooster. He will serve with Mrs Robert Seiwerth of Orrville as president. other officers include Mrs Arrios Berkman secretary and Kathrine Sebinte clerk-treasurer. The board reported ebook circulation rising nearly 1900 across branches in Ruman Sereye Doylestown and Cresten as plans to add a rear wing were approved.
The Mills Brothers Circus returns to Rittman under Rotary Club sponsorship with two shows on April 25. Rotary President John Zivick, also event chairman, says the show offers many acts to delight both young and old. Tickets go on sale soon.
Rittman Junior High School will get a new principal next month after Myron Steiner resigned to become Wayne County Commissioner. Thomas J Spear, currently a teacher and elementary principal in Arndale School District, has been extended a one year contract and will take over in early February. Spear, a Taylor University alumnus from Uvford Indiana with a master’s from Michigan State University, will live on North Metzger Avenue and earn 37080 for a 10 month term.
The Chamber of Commerce annual dinner will name the Citizen of the Year next Thursday night. Three judges will meet early in the week to choose from five nominating letters. Tickets are available at the Bedager Agency in German. Selections and speeches will highlight the event with local leaders speaking.
The Akron area credit union elected directors to its board at Hale's Restaurant. Joe Felix, since 1950, Paul Baker, Francis Fetzer of Rittman, Harry W Reese of Sterling, and Rudy Mullooster of Wooster were named. Roy Van Nostran, Carl Adams, and Paul Copley join the credit committee. Felix was named president with Ron Wovat as vice president, Jacqueline Pereira as treasurer, and Francis Fetzer as secretary. A 5 percent dividend was declared. Music by John Snyder, Marvin Baum, and Gene Burkhart complemented the event along with performances by Bria Rutlan High School Choral Ties and Avery Kinch with a violin solo.
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