31 Jan 1963
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1963
Page
1
A jumble of social notes and planning items covers local clubs, church programs, and residents' news. It details valentines observances, meetings, and volunteers, plus a proposed 290acre lake park with a 50 50 funding plan by Soil Conservation and Muskingum Watershed officials and possible park authority sponsorship.
William Ruttencutter and Howard Clippinger of Rittman are named appraisal inspectors by the Chippewa Watershed Association Executive Committee. The board will assess damages and benefits, set land-owner assessment ratios, and begin on-the-ground inspections the week of Jan 28 for eight proposed flood control dams in Wayne and Medina Counties with substantial federal support. Construction may start in July and wrap in three to five years, with a three-function project including flood control, recreation, and wildlife.
Packaging Corporation of America reports six months ended December 31 1962 sales of 63.71 million vs 68.07 million a year earlier. Net earnings after preferred dividends were 835 626 or 21 cents a share, down from 2.98 million or 75 cents. Labor disruptions including a 12 week strike at Rittman Ohio and a 10 day stoppage at Filer City Michigan largely caused the decline. Some lost business could not be recovered in Q2. Non recurring costs and lack of tax loss carry forward also weighed. Company expects return to normal results for the next six months ending June 30 1963.
City council considers raising court costs to fund an $800 county law library bill. Mayor Houglan cites $4.50 Rittman court fees as lowest in the area. Councilman Hardgrove notes rising overhead while costs stay same and Ed Bernhardt proposes a 10 percent fines increase. The council will report findings at February meeting. Phase one of master plan study by Vogt-Ivers covers schools utilities police and services from 300 resident surveys. Final reports will address zoning subdivisions annexations and expansion needs. Also agreed to reimburse residents penalized on the recent water bill due to incorrect due date. About 100 residents will receive credits on next bill. Street crew praised for snow clearance. Engineering Associates to pay for Nautilus Lane soil tests in paving prep.
Wadsworth Center of Kent State University lists fall quarter honor roll with three Rittman students Frances Burger Ruska Midahailovich and Mrs Barbara Halpin earning B averages Also from Doylestown Robert Nice Kathleen Shultz and Ruth Smith are named on the list.
James W Frye honored as Citizen of the Year at the Chamber of Commerce banquet. A panel of judges selected Frye from five nominees. Frye received a $50 savings bond and a certificate, with Lindsey Williams presenting the award. Carl Bradford presented a $10 check, and nominees included Mary Ethel Cummings and others.
Rittman High School releases the third six weeks honor roll and the first semester list. Seniors Nancy Griffith Marsha Harris Barbara Hauenstein Doris Long lead all A’s. juniors Sharon Steiner Marilyn Starcher Kathy Melenbacker. sophomore Bob Williams Wayne Dysinger Steven Sandrock. Freshmen Francey Dysinger among all A and at least two A’s with rest B’s.
City Manager Charles Mann and Council plan a citizens committee to draft a local income tax ordinance. Avery Kinch says the cross section of Rittman residents will select members, with a May 1964 ballot possible if the ordinance passes. If not, a November 1964 levy may be sought.
The annual PTA Minstrel Show is set for March 14 15 and 16 with the Ladies Minstrel a highlight. Co chairs Bill and Gladys Davis announce local talent Pat Bradford Judy Mann Ida Hanson Grace Hansen and others will participate in the black face act. Tickets go on sale soon as organizers promise updates weekly.
PCA Dividend ca's board declared a quarterly dividend of 20 cents per common share to stockholders of record February 15 1963, payable March 6 1963.
Rittman families report setbacks for Colleen O Neal and Bobby Heames as Colleen endures headaches nausea and near blindness after brain operations while Bobby recovers from October auto crash injuries at Akron General Hospital with slow progress and ravenous feedings. Beth Fellows and Tommy Dysinger also face slow recoveries from rheumatic fever and a sledding injury respectively, as Carolyn Starling recovers from open heart surgery.
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