07 Jul 1971
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1971
Page
1
A hometown card fills with names, birthdays, and travel notes as families from Rittman mark summer celebrations. Mentions include Marvin Hummel, Karl Melenbacker, James Watt clan, Navy sailor Danny Baker, and local wedding and anniversary plans amid a city water shortage crisis and the July 4th fireworks recap.
Bowling Green State University named 1,787 undergraduates to the Honor List for spring quarter. Peg Lance, daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Houglan, was among those recognized for a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Beverly Bodo Bonnie Bodo and Karen Olson of Doylestown also earned honors.
Nancy Emch 17 of Rittman was named International Teen Queen for 1971 at the 14th WBCCI International Rally in Salem Oregon after advancing from Miss Ohio 1970 in Marion. She won talent and received a larger trophy along with $400 in bonds and gifts including a sterling bracelet and a state charm. The Wally Byam Caravan Club, based on a 1970 map, boasted about 22 000 trailer families and 66 000 individuals as members with about 30 000 Airstream trailers in use nationwide.
Dedication ceremonies will be held Thursday at noon for the new Rt 57 segment opened last Friday. Officials include Mayor Ashton Hall and City Council president Al Imhoff with speeches from Edward Toberens, Tom Flynn, and Ray Pratt. The project began June 30 1969 and finished July 3 1971 covering 5 miles at a cost of 1 068 118 43. Public attention also notes a later 60 mph limit, summer fitness start July 12, and a gunshot injury to Joe Rock near Seville. The Medina County Sheriff’s Office continues the investigation.
Dr William Walker and his wife and five children returned to Rittman on Tuesday June 29 after nearly two years in the Central African Republic with the Brethren Church mission. They based at Boguila and worked in medical care and evangelism, teaching native nurses, running a surgery department, and aiding bush dispensaries while sharing faith. The family endured tropical illnesses, including malaria, and observed African life as basic and primitive under dictatorship, with aid from UNICEF and US programs. The Walkers plan to resume Dr Walker’s medical practice and build a home, noting the value of their two-year mission and the lasting impressions of freedom and spiritual growth.
Ralph Overholt announced that Richard K Gillman was elected to the Board of Directors to fill a vacancy from Harry Brenneman retirement at Rittman Savings Bank. Gillman, a funeral home partner with his brother Bob, longtime Rittman resident, Kent State and Cincinnati College of Embalming graduate, is active in local clubs and churches with wife Dorothy and two children.
The Grand Squares Club invites all area square dancers to Central Park pavilion on Saturday July 10 at 8 pm for a square dancing night with Dave Friedlein calling. Directions place Central Park on First Street near Ohio Avenue. Round dance lessons and square workshops continue Thursdays at Rittman City Hall led by Don Rand of Massillon.
The Rittman Jaycee-etts sponsor a rummage sale in August invites donations. Call Mrs. Jonn Moore before noon to arrange pick ups. All articles will be appreciated.
Community calendar notes noon dedication of Route 57 at Williams Restaurant with a ribbon cutting to follow. Rotary meets at the Unit Methodist Church at noon. Rittman Fire Department holds its regular meeting at 7 pm at the Fire Station. The Young and Free perform at 30 p m at United Methodist Church. Saturday features Grand Squares dancing at 8 pm in Central Park pavilion. Rittman Boys Club meets at 10 am at the J A Building.
Local notices list Monday gatherings with the American Legion Auxiliary at 7 30 PM and the Jayceeettes holding their regular meeting at 7 30 PM in the JA Building. The entry also mentions a separate event in Seven Ville Ino.
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