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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1968
Page
1
A scattered Village Gazette item lists birthdays anniversaries hospital stays and greetings. Joy Lutz reports the first robin sighting, while residents like Stephanie Zivick and Martha Maurer mark birthdays. Paul Wheeler returns from Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital after a heart attack and other locals recover from surgery.
The Fine Arts Foundation plans three concerts tentatively for February and March. A January concert was postponed to February per Mrs. Arthur Bauman. Kent State Madrigal Singers visit in the third week of February. Oberlin harp ensemble to perform in April. Wooster drama presents Christ and the Open Door during Easter. Dates to be announced.
Licensed practical nurses Patricia Black and Sharon Jones become co chairs for the next Bloodmobile visit on Wednesday February 28. They announce new hours from 1 to 6 pm and urge young people to donate. ages 18 to 21 need a parent signed permit unless married. Both plan to donate and are staff at Orrville Dunlap Hospital.
Charles Lester Jenkins aged 51, brother of Donald Jenkins, died Sunday after a short illness. Funeral arrangements are with Hilliard Funeral Home in Wadsworth with service at 20 p.m. in Wadsworth. He lived at 7727 Wadsworth Road and is survived by his wife Abbie, daughters Sally Rickett of Smithville and Barbara, a son Jerry, and brothers Jim Junior Willie Robert of Wadsworth George of Barberton Harold of Median Ivan in Panama and sister Betty of Downey California. Burial will be in Wadsworth.
Two Rittman men Robert Gillman and Richard Baker were named Jaycee of the Year candidates at a Wooster meeting. Gillman, Lions Club president and United Fund campaign organizer, and Baker were recognized with plaques at Keeney's Cafeteria amid remarks by city and state officials and WEWS reporter Tom Field.
Rittman officials push for a second Erie Railroad crossing near the city garage to secure emergency access for the South Side. Jaycees plan to convert Front Street Pond into a park after purchasing the pond site for 500 dollars as part of the project.
Robert H West received the 17th annual Citizen of the Year award at a Rawiga Country Club banquet attended by 158 people, the largest ever. He credited school leaders and community allies for his 16 years on the Rittman Board of Education, while nominations highlighted his service to youth, the Wayne County Vocational School, and the postal service.
Rittman High School senior Karen D Burkhart daughter of Mr and Mrs John F Burkhart 280 Industrial was chosen as 1968 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow by home economics instructor Carol Lawrence. She will advance to state and possibly national competition with a $1500 college scholarship for the state winner and a Britannica set for her school.
Mon day city council heard that $1400 was spent on snow removal over the past two weeks. The street department operated 24 hours January 13 to 17 with two men and two trucks due to sickness and hospitalizations. A grader breakdown and lack of supervision did not stop the work, aided by four hundred man hours in retire emergency. Water bills will be based on estimated consumption due to unread meters.
The American Legion Hall hosts a fish fry on Tuesday with fried fish, fresh french fries, and hot peppers. Carryouts available. Serving begins at 3 30 and runs to 7 30. Tickets cost 150 and 1.
Carl F Wilkinson Jr USN son of Mr and Mrs Carl F Wilkinson of Seneca is assigned to Naval Construction Battalion Unit 201. The unit supports the US Antarctic Research Program and will place three million dollars worth of materials this Austral summer at McMurdo Pole Byrd and Palmer Stations.
Western style square dancing begins Thursday at 6 pm in the Rittman city meeting room for 15 lessons open to couples in Rittman and nearby areas. Chargé is 1 per couple per night. A Square Dance Club will form after the series, meeting twice monthly.
Hart and Henry Dee Trogdon will be honored as the Lions Club prepares a program after a dinner meeting Monday at 6 30 at Williams Restaurant.
Dues for 1968 membership in the Wadsworth Rittman Hospital Auxiliary are due. Membership chairwoman Mrs. Marvin Adams asks for new members and requests the $1 dues be sent to her at 76 North Street.
Three hundred thirty five attendees cast ballots to elect the board of directors at the annual meeting of the Packaging Corporation of America Employees Federal Credit Union. Joseph Felix is president, Henry McDougal and Harry Walker join the board. Ronald Hamilton elected to the credit committee. Reports were presented by Adams and Felix, with Vernon Clarke as secretary and Mrs Jacqueline Pereira as treasurer. A barbershop quartet performed and door prizes were awarded to named members and guests.
Public Library in Rittman announces new winter hours effective Monday January 29. Librarian Mary Jane Frey reports the library will be open Monday through Friday from 2 to sunset and Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm.
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